Music plays a major role in every wedding. No celebration would be good enough without music, that much we all know. A wedding is one of the most important occasions in peoples’ lives and organizing it can be rather stressful. You want everything to be perfect and yet so many things can, and probably will go wrong. Doing proper research and making sure everything goes smoothly can turn out to be more stressful than interesting and rewarding. Finding a band or a DJ is as important as choosing a wedding dress, catering, or flowers. All of these elements together will make your wedding the most magical day of your life. With that in mind, we created a list of reasons why you should opt for a professional DJ at your wedding.
Skills, experience, and expertise
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You’ll probably want to choose a DJ that has been playing music at weddings for a few years. With experience comes expertise. You will talk to your DJ before the wedding explaining to them what music you want them to play, discuss the order of the songs and similar. Before opting for a certain DJ, you should check the references, reviews, and what types of events they usually play music at. Doing proper research will get you to the best wedding DJ. The more weddings they attend, the better they become at reading the room, the peoples’ wishes, and they get to update their playlist accordingly. Also, try contacting someone you know who recently got married and ask for advice or a reference. If someone already did all the research, they can spare you the trouble.
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The playlist
There’s a good chance that the DJ will be able to play any song someone asks for. They will make sure to come prepared, meaning their playlists can be very long. The playlist will be created based on your wishes and their previous experience making sure everything goes smoothly and perfectly. A proper choice of music will encourage people to dance and have fun which is why you’ll want someone experienced.
The equipment
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A professional DJ will bring high-quality, professional equipment not leaving any room for mistakes and errors. In case a piece of equipment stops working, they will have a backup. A professional DJ is someone you can count on to make your day magical and unforgettable.
Cost-effective
There are numerous factors that will define the price. The date of the wedding, how many hours should the DJ work for, if there is anything else you need them to cover except music, and similar. What is usually the case is that a DJ is cheaper than a band since the price of the band can vary depending on the number of people in the band. When it comes to music at your wedding, whether it’s a band or a DJ, you get what you pay for. That means you should definitely refrain from asking a friend who is not a DJ to play music at your wedding just because you want to save some money.
