What to Consider When Selecting a Professional DJ/MC for Your Wedding Entertainment

One of the most important things to remember about the process of finding the right people and businesses to help make your day special is that you should have the mindset that you are interviewing professionals – not just looking for vendors.

A TRUE PROFESSIONAL

When considering the entertainment for your wedding reception, you need to consider many factors. The role of a true professional wedding DJ needs to be both the DJ and Master of Ceremonies, as well as helping to keep the event itself flowing smoothly. Brides and grooms should consider several factors beyond just cost of the DJ: experience, professionalism, personality, and referrals by other trusted professionals.

True professional wedding DJs have more than just shiny gadgets, the latest technology, or the biggest library of songs.

This is where a knowledgeable professional wedding DJ with years of experience will shine. Knowing all of the details to keep the event running smoothly on behalf of the bride and groom, understanding the importance of timing for all of the wedding professionals involved. The catering staff and room manager, the photographer and videographer, the bar staff, as well as the couple, their attendants and families all need to be aware of the schedule, and work together to make the reception go off without a hitch.

The DJ works not only as MC for the event, announcing each activity, but also makes sure that each professional is available and ready for the event at hand. A true professional DJ will make sure the champagne is poured before the best man begins the toast, and make sure that all the parents are back in the area before announcing the couple’s special dances.

When it comes to selecting professional wedding entertainment, you'll want to consider a wedding DJ hire Lincolnshire service that not only matches your style but also ensures a memorable and fun experience for your special day.

PRE-PLANNING WITH THE BRIDE AND GROOM

In the decade and a half that I’ve been a wedding professional, I’ve learned to gather as much information about the reception as possible. Knowing all of the details helps me, as the professional DJ/MC, keep the event running smoothly on behalf of the bride and groom.

The ability to read the crowd and see which groups of guests are dancing to which styles of music is also important for a DJ/MC. Gauging participation, balancing the music styles to keep the dance floor energetic, is important to keep every guest involved in the fun of the reception.

Throughout the evening, I will watch to see which groups are dancing and participating with the music. Most receptions involve guests in several age groups – each with their own taste in dance music. A true professional can select songs that move between those groups without abrupt transitions that are sure to clear the dance floor.

To help me understand what type of music needs to be showcased at the reception, I meet with the bride and groom about two weeks before the wedding day. In this meeting, we not only cover many of the details but also work on their top 10 songs. These are the songs we need to make sure get played.

The top 10 list of songs helps me understand the style and flavor of music the bridal couple enjoys, and it can be used to build a “Do Not Play” list for those times when a song or a style has overstayed its welcome, and it give me a solid foundation to build on as I select music to keep the dance floor full and energized.

ADD THE WOW FACTOR WITH DECOR LIGHTING

Part of making your event or reception distinct, with your own unique style is the addition of décor lighting. Décor lighting, such as up-lighting, wall washes, table lighting, and the popular “dancing under the stars” effect can change a nice ballroom into a location with WOW!

What an impact it can make transforming a room to your personality. Up-Lighting will add color, Gobo or Monogram projector makes it personal and dancing under the stars for style!

As you research the various people and businesses to help make your event special, remember, you aren’t just shopping vendors… you are interviewing professionals!