3 Steps in hiring a professional DJ… (Step 3)
Step 3… Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
The final step in hiring a professional DJ is making a decision on the entertainer that is right for you. You have done your homework. You have gathered information on experienced disc jockeys in your area. You have asked other wedding professionals opinions on certain companies. You have taken the time to sit down and talk with a few of your favorites. Hopefully by now you have made a solid connection with at least two or three possibilities. How do you narrow it down to one? I would suggest going a step further. Look for testimonials. Past clients will have lots of valuable information on their experiences. I know that Bob Raina’s Disc Jockey Service has hundreds of hand written testimonials to share. Wedding websites such as The Knot or Wedding Wire will have testimonials as well. Ask about viewing a demo video. Bob Raina’s Disc Jockey Service has three different demo videos for viewing. Video will give you a real time look at a party in motion.
Another helpful tip would be to ask questions that would protect you in case of an unforeseen circumstance. Does the company you’re interested in carry liability insurance? What about back-up equipment? Will your DJ have replacement equipment if a technical breakdown were to occur? Lastly, will the disc jockey that you have been speaking with be the one to perform at your event? You certainly do not want to make a connection with one person only to find out a month before the wedding that you will be working with someone completely different. I know for sure, that a professional DJ company with multiple entertainers will always have a DJ assigned from the very first meeting. Use common sense. If a disc jockey is half the price of other professionals and throwing in free upgrades such as up-lighting and photo booths, that would clearly be a red flag! Why would a company be offering so much value for nothing??? Lastly, but certainly not least, let’s not forget about your own personal feeling. This goes back to personality. You will know when you make a solid connection with an entertainer. It should just feel right.
In conclusion, hiring a disc jockey may be a little more involved than getting a good price. Don’t let these above steps overwhelm you, but instead let this information guide you and help you into making one of the biggest decisions of your wedding day. Choose wisely! Nothing can substitute a great disc jockey. At the end of the day, when the lights go down, and the party is officially over, you will then begin to realize that it wasn’t the party favor that made the night. It wasn’t the pearl white chair covers, nor was it the crazy hats that your guests wore in the photo booth. In fact, you will begin to realize what was truly amazing…the way your family and friends enjoyed each other’s company, as you danced the night away, under the orchestration of a professional disc jockey.