Great Tips to Help You Book The Best Wedding DJ

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A Wedding DJ is not just a DJ, he's an MC, a Master of Ceremonies and an instigator of fun. A great DJ knows their audience when they've only just met. He sets the mood, keeps the flow and stays one step ahead of the crowd, ensuring they keep their feet on the dance floor. With all of this responsibility on his shoulders, it is important he be the best of the best. Here are some tips to help you on your search to book the very best Wedding DJ available.
1. First you want to cover your basics. If half of your guests speak another language, you definitely want to look for a bi-lingual DJ that can encourage everyone onto the dance floor in their native language.
2. Look for a DJ with lots of wedding experience. The longer their history as a Wedding DJ, the stronger their ability to read the crowd and keep everyone dancing.
3. Know what you can afford. Great DJs come in all price points. Be realistic and aim to spend no more than 10% of your wedding budget on the DJ. No matter whom you select, it's best to get signed quotes up front so there are no unwelcome surprises after the DJ is booked.
4. Rest assured that all of the best DJs will provide all of their own basic equipment. This includes speakers, a microphone, laptops, iPods, CD players, etc. Some DJs will even go so far as to bring their own specialty lighting, tents or other equipment. Ask the DJ what equipment they are using beforehand and see if they offer anything extra, but steer clear of any that require you to provide basic equipment for them.
5. Your DJ should have your song. Song requests by specific artists offered ahead of time are always welcome and encouraged. However, unless the song is an unreleased track recorded by a friend or family member or otherwise unavailable to the general public, you should never have to provide any tracks for your Wedding DJ. Simply tell them what you want before the big day, and they will get it for you.
6. All of the best DJs will have a fun personality with the ability to excite the crowd, encourage them to dance and even make them laugh. On top of that they will be flexible enough to work with you and your ideas, take your requests and even requests from the crowd so long as they fit your predetermined guidelines and won't offend your other guests.
Consider these tips in your selection process and you're sure to book the very best Wedding DJ!
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