How to Choose the Right DJ

by | Nov 11, 2016 | Arts and Entertainment

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You just spent several months going over every little detail concerning your wedding so it can be perfect, so why would you not take the same measures when it comes to the DJ. Other than the wedding ceremony, the wedding reception is the most important part of the day, and the most important part of the reception, besides the food, is the music. A DJ has the ability to make your reception a fun memorable event, or he can turn it into a real nightmare. A good DJ can read the room and knows when and what music to play for maximum enjoyment. With so many options to choose from, how do you what to look for to make sure you have the best Charleston wedding DJ there is? Here are some tips to help you make the right decision.

When you are looking for a good Charleston wedding DJ, the first thing you want to look for is experience. What is so difficult about playing music? Well, it’s more than that. You have to know what type of music to play and when. You have to be able to read the room and see what is getting your guest to the dance floor and what is not. An experienced DJ knows how to save the party when things go wrong, such as delayed food. He if he is
good, most guest won’t even notice there was a problem. A good way to find a DJ with experience is to ask the venue where you are having your reception if they can recommend a few that has played there before. A DJ that knows the venue and staff has an advantage in knowing how the venue likes to run their events. Word of mouth and personal experience is also a good way to find a good DJ.

Insist on referrals, videos and ask a lot of questions. You can talk to your caterer, photographer, and a limo company to ask if they can recommend a good DJ. They may often run into the certain DJ’s over and over again. After putting in so much work to have the wedding of your dreams, picking the right DJ may be one of the biggest decisions you make to ensure it happens.

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