Every DJ sounds great on a phone call. These are the questions that tell you what the night will actually be like. We have answered them all below so you can hold us to them.
About the person
- Who is playing my wedding? You should hear a name, not “one of our DJs.” If it is a roster company, ask to meet the DJ before you sign. Ours: meet the six.
- How many weddings have you done at my venue? Venue knowledge is real. Ask what they learned about the room. We keep notes on every venue we have worked.
- Who is the MC? The DJ should be. Announcements, toasts, the timeline: one voice, one person reading the room.
- What happens if you are sick on the day? The honest answer is a backup DJ who already has your plan. A one-person company often does not have one.
About the gear
- Is ceremony sound separate, and is it included? A ceremony needs its own system and a wireless mic for the officiant.
- Is there backup equipment on site? A second laptop, a second mixer, a spare mic. Gear fails; the question is whether the night does.
- What lighting is included, and what is extra? Dance floor lighting is usually included; uplighting, monogram, cloud and sparks are extras. Get it in writing.
About the planning
- How do we plan the music and timeline? You want a system, not an email thread. Ours is Cue, shared with your planner.
- Do you take guest requests? The right answer is “if you want us to, within your do-not-plays.”
- Will you coordinate with the venue, planner and photographer? Yes should be the only answer. The DJ announces what the photographer needs to shoot.
About the money
- What is the deposit, and when is the balance due? Ours: 50% to hold the date, the balance two months before the wedding.
- What is the overtime rate? Know it before the night. Decide at 10:30 PM whether to keep going, not argue about it.
If a DJ hesitates on more than two of these, that is your answer. If you want to hear ours in person, check your date and we will call.
Questions couples ask
Should we meet the DJ before booking?
Yes, at least by video. You are trusting this person with the microphone at your wedding.
Is a cheaper DJ always a worse DJ?
No, but a quote far below the market usually means one of the twelve answers above is missing.
Can we read reviews from your actual weddings?
All of ours are on the reviews page, with where each one was left.
Last updated October 9, 2026.