3 Things That You Should Know About Your Wedding DJ

3 Things That You Should Know About Your Wedding DJ

There are three key things that you should know about your wedding DJ before you sign on the dotted line.

1. Stop:  Shopping by price for a wedding DJ will only guarantee that you get the CHEAPEST DJ.  You didn’t buy your wedding dress at Wal-Mart or your food from Taco Bell – so why do you think you can find a great DJ on Craig’s List for under $600?   I’m sure all DJ’s know what they are worth and charge a price relative to their skills.  If a DJ was great, why wouldn’t they be charging at least the national average price of $1200- $1600?  Throwing in free up-lighting or a photographer does not make them any better of a DJ.  It does not guarantee you or your guests an amazing time.  It might result in all your guests leaving early and not having a great time.
2. Look:  Social proof is powerful.  What do past clients say about your perspective DJ on national websites such as The Knot, or Wedding Wire?  Has their work been featured on national wedding blogs or in magazines?  If you can not find more than a couple reviews – maybe you should keep looking around for a more qualified DJ for your wedding.  Just OK is not good enough for your wedding entertainment.
3. Listen:  You get to taste the wedding cake and caterer’s food ahead of time.  You get to see sample photos from your photographer.  Be sure to HEAR audio recordings of your DJ doing a wedding introduction and sample mixes of their craft.  A photo of their wedding attire will help you weed out the sneaker wearing weekend DJ or glittery vest & bow tie DJ.  A photo of their equipment setup is also important.  That way there are no surprise self promoting signs, ugly orange extension cords or other eye soars at your wedding.

Rob Alberti is owner of Rob Alberti’s Event Services – Wedding Disc Jockey, MC & Wedding Entertainment Director + Wedding Event Lighting design rated by local brides + voted as “The Knot – Best of Weddings”, Bride’s Choice Award Winner from Wedding Wire + his work has been featured in Martha Stewart Wedding, CT Bride, VT Vows, + on numerous national wedding blogs such as Style Me Pretty, Wedding Chicks. Be sure to check out his blog, pinterest boards + on Facebook

Rob Alberti, event director, lighting designer, author
Rob Alberti’s Event Services, DJ & Lighting
1310 Russell Road; Westfield, MA 01085
www.robalberti.com