- What's your style when making announcements? A wedding DJ often functions as an emcee in addition to playing music. The emcee has to make lots of announcements during the course of the wedding reception, and if his or her style is obnoxious it can ruin the mood of the event. It’s a good idea to ask DJs for a video of a recent wedding they worked, to get an idea of their announcing style.
- Are you insured? Unexpected things can happen even in the best planned weddings, and you should make sure your DJ has insurance in case of injury, damage to equipment, bad weather at an outdoor venue, etc. You don’t want to be stuck with a bill for something like that on your wedding day.
- Do you bring backup equipment? Again, unexpected things can happen, and you need to make sure the DJ has a backup system in case there’s an equipment failure.
Three Overlooked Questions When Shopping for a Wedding DJ
If you're looking for a DJ for a wedding, you've probably thought of the obvious questions already. Things like "How much do you charge?", "Are you available on my wedding date?", and "How much experience do you have?", are probably at the top of your list. However, there are plenty of other questions you should ask, and most are just as important as the first three. Here are three questions that are often overlooked when couples are shopping for a wedding DJ.