When planning their wedding, some couples wonder if hiring a wedding DJ is really worth it. They think, “I’ll rent a sound system and have a friend do it.”
Stop right there!
Hiring a wedding DJ is one of the most important things you can do for your wedding day!
7 Reasons You Should Consider Hiring a Wedding DJ
Let’s have a look at 7 reasons why you should consider hiring a wedding DJ:
Equipment Rental
First, you are effectively paying for equipment rental. If you choose not to hire a wedding DJ, you will need a way to play music for your guests that’s much louder than just an iPod plugged into a boombox. You could certainly rent a sound system on your own, but think about it from this perspective: The cost of renting an adequate sound system could be anywhere from $300 to $700 or more. If you’re already going to pay for that expense, why not hire a wedding DJ instead?
Transportation and Set Up
Second, you would also need someone to pick up the sound system, transport it safely to your wedding site, and know how to set it up and then tear it down at the end of the night. That person would spend a good chunk of your wedding day driving, transporting, and managing a sound system. Why wouldn’t you hire someone to do that for you instead?
Sound Management
Third, you would need someone to run the sound system safely and effectively. There are electrical concerns to think about, plus the risk of blowing the speakers, sound ordinances, and the like. Not to mention the fact that that person would have to man the sound system the whole night. If this person was one of your guests or bridal party members, then they wouldn’t get to enjoy the evening. They would instead be stuck behind the table while everyone else is having a good time. When you hire a wedding DJ, they fill that role for you.
Music Library
Fourth, you would need a big catalog of music to suit your day. You might be thinking, “I know what music I want for my wedding. That’s what Spotify is for!” But what if you can’t get a reliable internet connection at your wedding venue? And what if guests come up to make requests on the night of? Do you have instant access to hundreds of classic songs across dozens of genres? Wedding DJs do!
Music Knowledge
A good DJ knows lots of great, “danceable” songs in every genre to cater to all of your requests (and those of your guests). They can read the room at any time, and get a good idea of what songs and genres are working, and what’s not. They can tell when people need a break from upbeat dancing for a slow song. In essence, they’re subtly and confidently controlling the flow of dancing from top to bottom. They’re there to make it the best possible party for everyone involved.
Event Planning
A good DJ can help you plan out certain details of your wedding day. They can assist with the timeline and specific music choices for your father/daughter dance, bouquet toss, or cake cutting. A DJ in this role is an invaluable asset, bringing his wedding and music expertise to bear in helping your wedding day flow smoothly.
Coordination
Finally, and speaking of flowing smoothly, a good DJ is also an MC, not just making announcements, but helping you stick to your timeline. They act almost as a day-of coordinator, making sure the right music gets played at the right time, that people are where they need to be when they need to be there, and so on.
Summary
So there’s seven reasons for hiring a wedding DJ. Now that you’ve seen them all, you can save yourself lots of extra time, stress, and hassle by hiring a wedding DJ. It will be one of the best things you do for your wedding!
Do you plan on hiring a wedding DJ for your wedding? Why or why not? Let us know in the comments below!
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