In this article, I have compiled the questions (and my answers) that clients most often ask me before hiring me. These are generic answers that I believe any truly professional wedding DJ should be able to provide.
1.- Can we meet the DJ before the wedding?
Yes, of course. You should meet your DJ before the wedding so that you can get to know each other, he or she can understand your needs, and you can clear up any doubts you may have.
2.- How far in advance should I hire the DJ?
Once you know the date (at least the month) and location (at least de province) of your wedding, it is best to hire the DJ as soon as possible. This will ensure that they are available on the date, that they have time to get to know your musical tastes, and that they can find solutions to any eventualities that may arise during the wedding preparations.
3.- Can the DJ cause problems when it comes to playing a specific style of music?
Absolutely not. Normally, for a wedding, you don’t look for a DJ who specializes in playing only one style of music. A wedding DJ must be familiar with and know all styles of music. Above all, they must have an open-minded approach to music. No labels, be water my friend.
4.- Can we request songs from the DJ?
Of course. This is a fundamental part of the work leading up to the wedding. For your wedding day, you select which music should be played and which should not. If you agree, your guests should be able to request songs on the spot and the DJ should play them as long as they are within your tastes.
5.- What technical requirements does a DJ have?
In the past, we used to carry heavy amplifiers for sound and spotlights and dimmers for lighting. All of this required a lot of electrical power, which is no longer necessary today. Thanks to advances in technology, nowadays a standard setup of two speakers and some LED disco lights can be powered by a single plug.
6.- What equipment will the DJ bring on the day of the wedding?
Weddings are usually divided into the ceremony, reception, banquet, and dance.
The ceremony, whether civil or religious, usually requires speakers, microphones, and a music player.
The reception and banquet usually have background music, so speakers and a music player are needed.
For the dance, colored lighting, speakers, and a DJ set are essential.
Depending on how you organize your wedding, these events will take place in different locations or in the same place, and depending on this, the technical equipment can be combined or not, setting up more or less equipment, thus adjusting the final budget.
7.- How much does a wedding DJ cost?
The price of a wedding DJ will depend on the amount of technical and human resources needed to meet your needs and the mileage from the warehouse to the venue where you are celebrating your wedding. Approximately, a quote for a professional DJ with speakers and lights will start at €950.
8.- What would the hiring process be like?
It should be through a quote/contract signed by both parties and the payment of a deposit to reserve the date.
And that’s it for this article.