Questions to Ask Your Wedding DJ
Essential questions to ask your wedding DJ to ensure they understand your vision, preferences, and can create the perfect musical atmosphere for your special day.
1What experience do you have with weddings and what's your specialty?
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What experience do you have with weddings and what's your specialty?
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Why this works
Understanding their experience helps you evaluate their expertise and ensures they can handle your specific wedding needs.
2What packages do you offer and what's included in each?
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What packages do you offer and what's included in each?
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Why this works
Understanding their packages helps you choose the right level of service and know what to expect for your budget.
3What equipment do you provide and do you have backup equipment?
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What equipment do you provide and do you have backup equipment?
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Why this works
Understanding their equipment helps ensure you have quality sound and backup plans in case of technical issues.
4How do you handle music requests and do you take requests from guests?
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How do you handle music requests and do you take requests from guests?
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Why this works
Understanding their request policy helps you know how much control you'll have over the music and what guests can request.
5What's your process for planning the music timeline for our wedding?
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What's your process for planning the music timeline for our wedding?
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Why this works
Understanding their planning process helps ensure your music timeline aligns with your wedding schedule and vision.
6Do you provide microphones for speeches and ceremonies?
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Do you provide microphones for speeches and ceremonies?
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Why this works
Understanding their microphone services helps ensure your speeches and ceremony are clearly heard by all guests.
7What's your policy on music volume and how do you handle different parts of the event?
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What's your policy on music volume and how do you handle different parts of the event?
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Why this works
Understanding their volume management helps ensure appropriate music levels for different parts of your wedding.
8How do you handle music transitions and what's your approach to keeping the energy up?
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How do you handle music transitions and what's your approach to keeping the energy up?
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Why this works
Understanding their transition approach helps ensure smooth music flow and appropriate energy levels throughout your event.
9What's your backup plan if you can't make it to our wedding?
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What's your backup plan if you can't make it to our wedding?
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Why this works
Understanding their backup plan helps ensure your wedding isn't left without music if something unexpected happens.
10Do you require a contract and what are your payment terms?
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Do you require a contract and what are your payment terms?
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Why this works
Understanding their contract and payment terms helps you plan your budget and know what to expect financially.
11What's your policy on setup and breakdown times?
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What's your policy on setup and breakdown times?
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Why this works
Understanding their setup requirements helps you plan your timeline and ensure they have enough time to prepare.
12How do you handle music for different parts of the wedding (ceremony, cocktail hour, reception)?
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How do you handle music for different parts of the wedding (ceremony, cocktail hour, reception)?
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Why this works
Understanding their approach to different wedding parts helps ensure appropriate music for each phase of your celebration.
13What's your policy on music requests that you don't have?
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What's your policy on music requests that you don't have?
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Why this works
Understanding their policy on unavailable music helps you know what to expect if guests request songs they don't have.
14Do you provide lighting or other services beyond music?
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Do you provide lighting or other services beyond music?
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Why this works
Understanding their additional services helps you know what else they can provide and if you need to hire other vendors.
15What's your policy on music during dinner and how do you handle background music?
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What's your policy on music during dinner and how do you handle background music?
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Why this works
Understanding their dinner music approach helps ensure appropriate background music that doesn't interfere with conversation.
16How do you handle music for special moments like first dance, parent dances, and cake cutting?
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How do you handle music for special moments like first dance, parent dances, and cake cutting?
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Why this works
Understanding their approach to special moments helps ensure these important parts of your wedding are perfectly timed and executed.
17What's your policy on music requests from our wedding party or family?
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What's your policy on music requests from our wedding party or family?
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Why this works
Understanding their policy on special requests helps you know how to handle requests from your wedding party and family members.
18Do you provide a music timeline or do we need to create one?
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Do you provide a music timeline or do we need to create one?
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Why this works
Understanding their timeline process helps ensure your music is perfectly coordinated with your wedding schedule.
19What's your policy on music volume during speeches and toasts?
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What's your policy on music volume during speeches and toasts?
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Why this works
Understanding their speech music policy helps ensure your speeches and toasts are clearly heard by all guests.
20What are the most important things we should know about working with you?
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What are the most important things we should know about working with you?
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Why this works
Getting their perspective on what's most important helps you understand their approach and what to expect from their services.
Working with Your Wedding DJ
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Before Meeting Your DJ
Prepare Your Questions
Create a list of questions that address your specific concerns and help you understand their services and approach.
Know Your Budget
Be clear about your budget and what you can afford to spend on music services.
Think About Your Vision
Consider what kind of atmosphere you want to create and what music is important to you and your partner.
Effective Communication
Be Clear About Your Preferences
Clearly communicate your music preferences, must-play songs, and any songs you absolutely don't want played.
Ask About Their Process
Understand how they plan and execute music for weddings and what you can expect from their services.
Discuss Your Timeline
Share your wedding timeline and discuss how music will fit into your schedule.
Warning Signs to Watch For
Avoid DJs Who Don't Listen
If the DJ doesn't listen to your preferences or seems dismissive of your concerns, it may indicate problems with their service.
Watch for Hidden Costs
Make sure you understand all costs upfront and ask about any additional fees that might not be included in the initial quote.
Consider Their Experience
Make sure the DJ has experience with weddings similar to yours and can handle your specific needs and preferences.