Don't Hire a DJ....that you did not have an opportunity to meet with first. It is important to know the appearance, personality and talent of the entertainer that you select for your wedding!
Don't Hire a DJ....that can't meet with you on YOUR schedule because they are working at another job and "DJ on the side". You deserve a professional DJ/Entertainer for your wedding day. Choose a FULL TIME Wedding Professional not an AVERAGE DJ or some unskilled amateur, hobbiest or beginner! "Do you want fries with that?" or "What kind of car are you looking for today?" should not be questions that they are used to asking their customers!
Don't Hire a DJ....that is not guaranteed to be the exact DJ/Entertainer for your wedding day!. Many Multi-Operator DJ Services will not assign a DJ to your event until the week before. How well prepared do you think they might be? Will they even know your name or the names of your family and wedding party? When you hire me exclusively for your wedding day, you get me, exclusively!
Don't Hire a DJ....that does not use a contract. It is very important to know what to expect from your DJ/Entertainer and a contract spells out many of the details, duties and expectations. My contract has a 200% Money Back Guarantee! Accept nothing less!
Don't Hire a DJ....that does not have a business license and liability insurance. No business license means that they do not care about complying with the law. How will they treat your wedding? No insurance means you are liable if something happens! Don't take that chance!
Don't Hire a DJ....that does not have extensive experience with weddings. A wedding is a complex event with many variables. It is like producing a movie, hire someone with directing experience, not just someone with "music". There are no "do-overs".
Don't Hire a DJ....based on price! Talent and experience are the cornerstones of an outstanding event. Cheap DJ's are never outstanding, and outstanding DJ's are never cheap! Your DJ/Entertainer/MC, your wedding planner, your photograper, your videographer and your florist are all talent based vendors, the basis of hiring these vendors should never be based on price! After all....what will you do if that cheap DJ ruins your wedding or the cheap photographer screws up your photographs or the cheap flowers turn out ugly or wilted?
Don't Hire a DJ....that does not use a licensed music library and professional grade equipment with 100% backup gear. We purchase much of our music from the same music providers that the radio stations use, we also obtain music from Itunes and other authorized legal sources. I have been collecting music for over 25 years and have a full digital performance system. I bring complete backup equipment to every wedding. There are no do-overs!
Don't Hire a DJ....that is not a great Master of Ceremonies and comfortable on the microphone. There will be lots of important announcements and events during your wedding, you want them to sound professional, with everyone's names pronounced correctly. There is nothing sweeter than the sound of your own name especially a brand new one! I take extensive care to learn the correct way to pronounce all of the names of your wedding party. In fact, I guarantee I will always call you by your correct name during your reception, not "the bride and groom"!
Don't Hire a DJ....that is not a member of a National Association with standards and a code of ethics. I am a Member of the American Disc Jockey Association and Secretary of the East Tennessee Chapter.
Don't Hire a DJ....that is not willing to give you a list of the last 4 weddings that he or she performed at. Any entertainer is only as good as their last performance. 100% of my prior clients will recommend me. Call any of them!
Don't Hire a DJ....that does not participate in continuing education and perfection of their craft. I attend national conventions, seminars, individual training and self education to constantly improve my services.
Don't Hire a DJ....that is not well groomed, and professionally dressed appropriate for your event. I always wear one of my many Tuxedos, with color coordinated accessories ,to your wedding!. Unless you request otherwise or are having a "themed" reception. I will always dress the way YOU want!
Don't Hire a DJ....that does not offer a FLAT RATE for the day pricing structure. Do you want to worry about what time the DJ is going to stop even if the party is rocking? It can take up to 30 hours of preparation for an outstanding wedding reception plus the time of the actual performance.
Don't Hire a DJ....that does not guarantee to arrive at and be FULLY set up a minimum of 2 hours prior to your first guest arriving. Do you want someone dragging in equipment doing sound checks in front of your wedding guests?
Don't Hire a DJ....that does not have the ability to "read a crowd" and keep the party going! A wedding party is made up of a diversified group of people from young children to great-grandparents with different musical and entertainment tastes. An a great entertainer can cater to all age groups and the constantly changing dynamics of the evening as the party progresses.
Don't Hire a DJ....that does not work well with other vendors. The interaction between your Entertainer and your photographer and videographer is what determines the quality of your finished photographs and videos from the party. Working well with the venue managers, the caterer, bartenders, and other staff is highly important to the success of your event! Call your venue to discuss how they work with vendors you are considering!
Don't Hire a DJ....that does not sincerely care about you and your wedding. This is my profession and passion and I love weddings!
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