Wedding DJs
Music makes the wedding. Music is needed most at the reception where people need to be in the mood and get to the dance floor with music. Even whist they remain seated, the guests will need some music to keep them going. There is no way you can compromise on good music for your occasion. The easiest and simplest music option for your wedding is the DJ. He will be able to serve as the MC and the music provider at the same time. The DJ also has CDs from which he can play the tunes that the visitors like. It is cheaper to get a DJ than a band. But choosing the wrong DJ can land a wedding in trouble.
Never book the DJ over the phone or through his website. Talk to him in person and demand that you satisfy yourself with some basic things before you hire him.
Take a look at his equipment. They should be up to date and versatile enough to entertain your guests optimally. Check his loudspeakers. How do they sound? Are they loud enough?
He must certainly have a video of himself at some past wedding. Take a look at that and see if you like his performance. See his style. Is he too colloquial? Does the kind of wedding he performs at the same as yours? Will his personality suit your guest type?
Interview him about his choice of music. Does he know the appropriate music to play for each type of reception? For each type of wedding theme? What are his suggestions for the first dance? When the audience wants to get to the floor? What kind of music would be suitable when its time for the meals?
Getting the music right is getting the reception right. Look well before you book your DJ.