Choose a wedding DJ who can play to every age group, host your timeline confidently, plans the day with you in advance, and brings professional equipment with a backup plan. Ask each DJ the same questions so you can compare like for like.
1. How do you plan the music with us?
A good answer includes a planning conversation before the wedding: your must-play songs, your do-not-play list, the songs for each key moment, and the overall feel you want. Be wary of anyone who only asks for a playlist.
2. How do you read a mixed crowd?
Weddings bring together grandparents, college friends and colleagues. Ask how the DJ moves between genres and what they do when a song clears the floor. You want someone who watches the room, not a pre-set list.
3. Will you also be our MC?
Many couples want the DJ to introduce the wedding party, announce dinner and guide speeches. Ask how comfortable they are on the microphone and how they coordinate with your planner or venue.
4. What equipment do you bring, and what is your backup?
Ask about the sound system, wireless microphones for speeches, and what happens if something fails. Professional DJs bring dependable gear and have a plan for technical problems.
5. Can you handle the ceremony as well as the reception?
If your ceremony and reception are in the same venue, one team can often cover both. Ask about microphones for the officiant and vows, and music for the processional and recessional.
6. What’s included in the quote?
Clarify the hours of service, setup and teardown, travel, and what overtime costs. Ask whether lighting or effects are included or added separately, so you can compare quotes fairly.
7. Can you add lighting, a photo booth or effects?
Booking entertainment, lighting and effects from one team keeps cues in sync: the uplighting changes as the dance floor opens, and the fog rolls in on the first note of your first dance.
- Uplighting in your wedding colours
- Dry ice fog for a ‘dancing on the clouds’ first dance
- Cold spark fountains for your entrance or exit
- A photo booth with prints or instant sharing
8. Can we speak to past clients?
Ask for references or reviews from weddings similar to yours in size or culture. If you’re planning a multi-day South Asian wedding, ask specifically about those.
9. How do we check availability?
Once you have a date and venue, reach out. Popular dates can be booked well in advance, so it’s worth checking early even if you’re still finalizing other details.