Your wedding entertainment is one way you can make sure your guests have a blast. It can also be another way of adding your own personal touch to the event. Your wedding is a party, after all! You want to make it a kick-ass party that your guests won’t soon forget. Whether your goal is to get people moving on the dance floor or to just have some great music accompanying the reception, hiring a wedding DJ can be a great option.
Unlike a live band, a DJ can play the actual recordings that your guests love and crossfade them so there’s no awkward silence between songs. Which DJ you hire will depend in great part on what kind of music you want and what your guests will be excited to hear. If you want a dance party, you’ll find plenty of DJs who can give you one. You can also find DJs who will customize a playlist for you, whatever your tastes. Here are some tips to keep in mind when hiring a wedding DJ.
1. Know what to look for and where
The most common option is to go with a DJ whose primary business is weddings. These wedding DJs know the ins and outs of wedding receptions and may even be great at serving as an emcee to make announcements. To find one of these, do the usual web searching and asking for referrals from other vendors.
If your focus is on having great dance music, you may consider a DJ from the local club scene. These DJs may actually charge cheaper rates, but they won’t necessarily be experienced with weddings. To find one you can start by asking at local clubs.
If you really want to go all-out on music, you may be able to find a wedding DJ who is also renowned for their great music or a club DJ who has lots of wedding experience. These can be ideal options, but be aware that they may cost you. A professional wedding DJ of this variety will probably be well known in your area. Just ask vendors.
2. Ask to hear samples of the wedding DJ’s work
Once you’ve found a DJ or two that seems right for your wedding, ask to see examples of their work. This could be a video of a live performance, a mixtape, or sample playlists. The more important to you the quality of the music is, the more you should see and hear before hiring.
3. Give the DJ your playlist and your “do not play” list
If you’re already set on a playlist, discuss it with DJs and make sure they are willing to follow it. You may also want to create a “do not play” list and share it to avoid any unpleasant surprises.
4. Ask how they get the crowd going
If you want your DJ to be really involved in making your reception fun, make sure to ask about how they engage a crowd. Some important questions to ask:
- How does the DJ get people dancing if they seem reluctant?
- Will they accept requests from guests?
- Is the DJ willing to also act as an emcee and make announcements?
5. Get a contract
As with all vendors, you should get a contract. Don’t work with someone who won’t provide one! Feel free to contact us for more information about our DJ services
Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens is San Diego’s most unique, premium, private wedding venue. Kylie and CJ’s Tropical wedding at the venue was a sight to be seen! This tropical mansion and garden space is located on the rolling hills of Fallbrook, California. DJ Leon Ellis of MYDJS had their guests on the dance-floor all evening! Savoring The Sweet Life Photography captured the most special moments. Photography by Pam Davis. “Sweet. Personal. Fun and Fabulous! Capturing all your cherished memories.”
Here is what the bride said after her wedding! Reviewed On 3/11/2019 by Kylie B
“DJ Leon was fantastic and kept the party going. He had a great energy and knew how to keep the flow going from the different events!”- The Knot
Of all the reasons to hire a professional wedding photographer, the fact that your wedding day will be full of once-in-a-lifetime moments that you’ll want to cherish forever has to be the top! From the first look to the first kiss to the first dance, you want to be sure your photographer not only captures the moments but captures the mood, the energy, and the nuance that makes those moments truly yours. When you hire a professional photographer, you can rest assured all those moments will be brilliantly captured, plus they are going to see and capture all the little moments that you probably didn’t even notice on the day.
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Photos by:Meg Marie Photography
MYDJS partnered with Meg Marie for Lidia and Jessica’s wedding at Breakers Beach in Coronado
DJ Christian Baeza: Bilingual DJ/Emcee, DJ Baeza is the one that you can rely on to get the job done in both Spanish and English genres of music. At a young age, DJ Baeza has always been tremendously inclined to music and always the one to take over the music playlist at any party.
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Photography by:Meg Marie Photography
Cake: Coronado Cupcakery/Rosalina
Florals: Petals by Katie
