How to find Professional Wedding DJs to Fit your Budget
Monday, April 18, 2016, 6:00 AM | Leave Comment
Disc jockeying has had great influence on the musical scene especially in this and the previous decade. Weddings without the best entertainment are lame and this means that you have to select the best DJs for entertainment at your wedding reception.
Here are some of the tips on how to get the best DJs at reasonable rates.
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Wedding planning companies
Companies specializing in wedding planning and event planning always have contacts of DJs. Others have in-house DJs who will offer the best entertainment at your wedding reception. In such instances, you will also get emcees and event facilitators form them at fair rates because of the discounted packages offered.
The DJs will keep your guests entertained throughout the event. The wedding professionals have trusted entertainers that may be on your list. This will save you the hassle of finding them and negotiating rates.
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Prepare a wedding DJ master list
Gather a long list of DJs you’d wish to have plat at your wedding. Then ask around for referrals from friends or the photographers you have. Chances are that they have worked with them before and this will make the whole process easier for you.
You should note that most disc jockeys are ready to perform when paid what they think they deserve. This may make the search tougher or simpler for you.
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Review sites that feature DJs
The internet has always proved to be the biggest directory for just about everything. Visit websites that feature disc jockeys and narrow down your search to the wedding’s locality or your home.
Filters and the ones with the highest rates reviews should be considered. You will know the negative sides of your dream entertainers by clicking on the lowest ratings, this will have the negative reviews given about the particular DJ.
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DJ websites
About all DJs have and run their own websites. Instead of making general searches, you could check out their personal websites. Professional wedding DJ’s will have adequate information about their music styles and the pricing detailed on the websites. For the DJ to make your mix then there has to be compatibility of style and the rates should be within your price range.
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Check the wedding chat boards
The rants and raves of local vendors are listed on wedding boards especially in famous wedding sites. You can get information about the disc jockeys here and this will shorten your search.
However, you will have to practice due diligence because some of the vendors misguide people with many positive reviews that may not be true about the DJ.
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What the DJ values the most
Some DJs are good at what they do because of what they use. The sound produced matters and depends on the equipment used. You will find that some charge more than others for the same list because of their equipment.
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Meet the DJs
If you still haven’t found one DJ, interview the DJs on your list. This will give you an idea on what will work for you and what will not work. Have a list of questions to guide you and evaluate their responses keenly before settling on one person.
In conclusion, you will always find a DJ from these sources but if you do not wish to go through the long path, ask for your local wedding planners’ in-house DJs.
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Salma Rashid is a professional wedding disc jockey based in Minneapolis. She has worked with the best wedding planning companies and consults with couples on the best entertainment solutions for weddings. Visit her blog for more information.
