A large portion of the success of a wedding reception rests heavily on the shoulders of the DJ. While the common perception is that the DJ just plays music, today’s highly trained DJ professionals take on the role of event manager first, and music programmer second.
While not a wedding coordinator, premier disc jockey professionals carefully orchestrate your reception and pace it for maximum success. Rather than just show-up and play music, the DJ takes the burden of timing and coordination off your shoulders, allowing you to relax and enjoy your big day.
A wedding reception requires the skillful experience of a master of ceremonies to manage. Like the Academy Awards, your reception should be a mixture of artful timing, rehearsed audience involvement and the live performance of the stars
(that’s you!) for complete success.
In hiring a DJ, ensure that they can provide a wide variety of your favorite music through a premium sound system that incorporates a complete back-up solution for your peace of mind. For your protection a DJ should also be insured
for liability. A membership in a professional organization such as the American Disc Jockey Assoc. also shows that your DJ is respected in the profession.
Lastly, all the details of your event should be provided in writing so there is absolute understanding by both yourself and your DJ. Like an experienced pilot, your DJ should have a written checklist for your event so that there is no room
for error.
National organizations have suggested that the average price for a DJ is $1,200 for four hours. Those who seek greater levels of service or longer hours should expect to pay more. Be cautious of those charging less — particularly if the
price is well below this. A bargain might not seem so sweet after a wedding reception is unsuccessfully managed.
Reference: The Wedding Guide: by Tony Barthel
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