Top 10 Most Important Questions To Ask Your Wedding DJ

When it comes to your evening wedding party you are going to be after a packed dancefloor, fun times and as a result a lot of happy memories. Right? Well, one of the main elements of ensuring this happens and the revelry is in full swing after the first dance, is booking an awesome wedding DJ.

A great wedding DJ can take your guests from sitting by the side-lines to full-on dance-offs if they know how to work a crowd. But how do you hire the perfect wedding DJ for your bash? By asking the right questions when you make those initial enquiries, that’s how.

10 Essential Questions To Ask Your Wedding DJ

To ensure the DJ you have contacted is just right for your wedding, be sure to ask them these essential questions:

• What genre of music do you specialise in?
• What is your pricing?
• What type of equipment will you bring?
• What is your DJing experience?
• What references can you provide?
• What songs will you play (if any)?
• Will you be able to accommodate special requests?
• What is your policy on overtime?
• Do you have insurance?
• What is your cancellation policy?

Unsure why you should be asking these questions of your chosen DJ? Read on to find out just how important they really are.

1. What genre of music do you specialise in?

Before booking a wedding DJ, it’s important to know what style of music they specialise in. This way, you can be sure that the DJ will be comfortable playing the types of songs that you and your guests want to hear.

Any good wedding DJ will be versatile and able to play any music genres that you or your guests require. Be careful though, some DJs will have a small collection, or will specialise in one genre of music, such as a house, and may not have much knowledge of other styles.

2. What is your pricing?

DJ rates can vary greatly, so it’s important to get an idea of what to expect before making a decision. It’s also a good idea to ask about any additional fees that may apply, such as travel expenses.

When it comes to prices, there is a HUGE range. One of the questions that seem to get asked constantly on forums and across the internet is “how much should a wedding DJ cost?”

You can get a DJ for as little as £150 or as much as £1200. In this industry, the phrase “you get what you pay for” is very true. You need to balance the level of equipment, experience and skill with your budget and work out what you can afford to spend.

But don’t go too cheap, as the DJ will absolutely make or break the night.

3. What type of equipment will you bring?

Be sure to ask the DJ what type of equipment they plan on bringing with them. This way, you can be sure that they have everything they need and that there won’t be any surprises on the day of your wedding.

Some DJs will supply wireless microphones and speakers for speeches as standard, others will charge extra fees. Similarly, some will bring up-lighters as part of their lighting setup and others may charge an extra fee.

You will want to make sure that the DJ isn’t going to turn up with substandard, 15-year-old sound and lighting equipment. The best way to get an idea is often to look at photos of the setup at previous events.

4. What is your DJing experience?

It’s important to know how much experience the DJ has before hiring them. After all, you want someone who knows what they’re doing and will be able to keep your wedding running smoothly.

If a DJ has at least 5-10 years of experience he or she will probably have seen it all already and will be a dab hand.

 

5. What references can you provide?

A good DJ should be happy to provide references from past clients. This way, you can get an idea of what their work is like and how they handled other weddings.

This is often done via reviews, most reputable companies will have a google my business account meaning if you google them, you will be able to see each and every review ever written about them.

6. What songs will you play?

Some couples may want the DJ to have a bit of freedom to choose the music at their wedding, working off of their experience of what works well with different crowds. While others prefer to have only what they have written on their playlist.

Be sure to ask the DJ about their policy on playing requests too.

7. Will you be able to accommodate special requests?

If there are any special requests that you or your guests have, be sure to ask the DJ if they’ll be able to accommodate them. After all, it’s your wedding and you should have the chance to request the songs you want to hear.

Some DJs have big collections while others would struggle to fulfil requests.

 

8. What is your policy on overtime?

It’s important to ask the DJ about their policy on overtime before hiring them. This way, you’ll know what to expect if things run a little longer than planned on the day of your wedding. Usually, this will be set out in the contract at the point of booking.

9. Do you have insurance?

It’s always a good idea to ask any service providers if they have insurance before booking them for your wedding. This way, you know that you’re covered in case something goes wrong. Any reputable DJ company will be able to provide you with their public liability insurance certificate.

 

10. What is your cancellation policy?

Finally, be sure to ask the DJ about their cancellation policy. This way, you’ll know what to expect if you need to cancel or reschedule your wedding. With the era of covid seemingly behind us for now, hopefully, you won’t need this. But if it has taught us anything, it is that you never know what might happen.

 

 

This post was written by Fizz and Groove, a bespoke 5-star London wedding DJ with 16 years of experience in the DJing industry.

 

Further Reading

• 102 Songs for Your Evening Wedding Entertainment
• First Dance Wedding Songs
• Father Daughter Dance Songs