If you have just done a magical wedding, don’t relax much because you have conquered just half the battle. Your reception is still there. And you can call your wedding an epic one when all your guests, including your family and friends, who are here to witness you and your partner’s everlasting love, will say, “We Have Had So Much Fun On Your Big Day!”
And, of course, to make your reception night truly memorable and entertaining, music is a MUST! It plays a great role in setting the mood of your party. So, if you wish to contact a wedding DJ, it would be a perfect idea here!
However, a DJ can break or make your event indeed. Yet, ensure that you clearly tell your wishes to your wedding DJ in advance.
What Should You Always Tell Your Wedding DJ in Advance?
When your DJ service breaks your party mood, you are equally responsible because you may haven’t provided clear guidance or communicated clearly your desires. To avoid mishaps, you need to open up to your wedding DJ and say these four things clearly, so the pro can keep your reception night popping!
1: When To Play Music, Which One, And For How Long!
Your reception night means you want your DJ to play the songs from your playlist. Make sure you let your wedding DJ know which songs you desire to play in special moments, like the first dance of you and your spouse, your entrance, cake cutting, father-daughter or mother-son dance, and the last song.
Also, don’t miss out on mentioning the time! It means which song you want your DJ to play for how long, like fading any music out just after three minutes, your first dance song to keep playing for the long five minutes, and so on.
2: How To Call The Names!
Picture the introductory part of your reception party: You enter with your spouse from the grand entrance designed especially for newlyweds. At that time, someone needs to pronounce your names to your guests so they can welcome you with claps. And if you want your DJ to play the role, don’t forget to provide them with the phonetic spelling of your names, especially when it’s something unusual.
3: Give Your ‘Do Not Play’ List!
Do you have any off-limit songs that you never wish to play on your reception night so your party mood doesn’t spoil at all? Then, first, follow their Facebook and Instagram pages to look over their previous performances in other wedding events to ensure whether your wedding DJ takes requests from guests usually.
If yes, give your ‘Don’t Play’ list to him so when anyone from your friends or family asks them to play that particular song you don’t want, the pro can say that it’s unavailable to him! Also, be specific about volume preferences and language!
4: Tell About The Genre!
While specifying the general songs you want your wedding DJ to play on your big day, mention some context for your preferred music, like the artists or genre. It will help the DJ to understand your preferences for other music to play! On the contrary, you don’t have to list each and every song you like to be on your reception night soundtrack.
Apart from this, a few more things a wedding DJ wants their clients to remember. For instance:
- Try to be flexible with your ‘Do Not Play’ list. Sometimes, you should consider the request of your guests even if you don’t like that song. It’s actually common in most newlyweds!
- Never request too many songs!
- Let your DJ know if people of all ages are gonna attend your reception night so they can choose the party soundtrack accordingly!
To Conclude
We hope all the information we have shared in today’s blog will be helpful for you when you hire a wedding DJ for your big day. And if you are looking for a professional DJ in Dallas right now, you can count us, Dallas Indian Weddings! We Cater to all events here!
Do you want to know more about how to get the most out of a DJ or set the budget? Read our previous blogs. Those may help you ideate all you need! Stay connected!