Some organizations have more than one DJ working for them. If that’s the case you want to make sure that you talk with the DJ that will be doing your wedding. Make sure that he has a personality that blends with yours.

How many years of practice does your DJ have? Make sure that he specializes in weddings. A DJ that does weddings is a lot different than the DJ that plays music in a bar.

Your DJ will keep the wedding reception flowing. He will get everyone drawn into dancing and have a good time. Or he may be the type of DJ that just stands up there and plays music. That is not the type of DJ that you want. If your DJ gets out and shows everyone how to do the little dances such as the hokey pokey or the chicken dance that would be a better choice for a DJ.

Ask your DJ how he will dress. Some wear a tuxedo, and I think that shows a element of class. Obviously you will not want your DJ to show up in jeans! And I have seen it happen.

How much does a DJ charge for extra time? You need to know how long he’s going to be there and how much he is going to charge if he has to stay longer. A lot of times receptions last longer than you think. Especially if the DJ does a great job of keeping the crowd entertained.

The DJ should have a contract. Make sure that everything is written down and you know exactly how long he will be there and how much he charges for overtime. Also make sure that he doesn’t have any other commitments.

Make sure that you spend some time talking with your DJ about the flow that you would like to see. He will basically be in charge. Make sure that he knows exactly how you want things to flow and how much time you want to allow for each item. He should also be flexible.

What type of equipment does the DJ have? He should be using fairly new equipment that sounds nice. He should be very confident that you will be pleased with his equipment.

What type of music will DJ play? Make sure that he knows what type of music you like and you would like to see played. However, you have to be flexible. Sometimes the DJ will make a call to change the music to get the crowd going. He might see that the crowd needs something fast or he may see that the crowd wants to slow down and take a break. Sometimes if he sees that they are dancing a lot he may play a different type of music. That is why it’s good for you to have a nice trusting relationship with your DJ. If he is a good DJ he should be able to read the crowd and play what they want.

So remember, your reception is the time when your guests will have the most fun. And they will remember that about your wedding, so make sure that if you hire the DJ that will give them something to remember.