The DJ of your wedding serves an important role, as they're in charge of much more than just the song selection of your event. DJ's are also typically tasked with leading the reception and making sure that your wedding party has the chance to deliver their toasts, that the dinner and cake are served in an orderly fashion and that your lighting and stage design go off without a hitch.
Here are a few tips for ensuring that you get your money's worth from your DJ:
- Fill out a written contract: Most professional DJ's will probably approach you with a contract anyway, and this is a good thing. By outlining their services and fee, you can ensure that they won't come back after the event asking for compensation beyond what was originally promised.
- Get information on their lighting approach and setup: DJ's are often asked to provide the lighting and stage design that make weddings more exciting and entertaining. Make sure you go over this aspect of their responsibilities. This will also be important if you plan to have custom wedding gobos projected during the reception, as you'll want to know what type of projector they'll be using.
- Make sure you meet the DJ yourself: Sometimes, DJ's are hired out through an agency rather than directly. If you do go through an agency or larger company, insist on meeting your DJ before the event. This person has an important job, and if they're not the right fit for your wedding it can ruin your big day.
If you're looking to enhance the visual aspects of your reception to make your wedding unique, you'll definitely want to have custom gobos as part of the design. At Gobosource, we can create a unique design that will help take your reception to the next level. Contact us today for more information!
