When you are planning a wedding, or a large party, there are so many big-ticket items that must be taken care of before you ever consider the music. A venue. The food. Furniture and other rentals. We are well-accustomed to being one of the last calls you make, and we know that much of your budget may be depleted by the time you start to consider entertainment.
For this reason, many couples consider the idea of going completely DIY when it comes to their music. And we get it! On the surface, the idea of having a list of songs for your guests to dance to sounds like something that you can just handle yourself.
So, how does hiring a professional DJ really benefit you? Is it worth it in the end?
What are the benefits of going with a professional DJ?
1) No shortage of music! We have thousands upon of songs licensed to play, and have no trouble getting more upon request.
2) A live person can adjust the music on the fly to match the mood of the room. Did a great song just get most of your guests on the dance floor at the same time? Then it’s important to keep that energy going for a little while longer! It’s hard to anticipate what your guests will respond to ahead of time, so a playlist doesn’t always match the mood you may want to create at your party.
3) No awkward gaps. When you set a phone to simply play a list of songs, you will hear each song to the very end, followed by a little bit of dead air as the next song queues up. A DJ will mix your music together so it professionally flows from one song to the next, keeping the energy consistent in the room.
On top of that, when guests need to shift their attention to a special event, you have someone already comfortable with a microphone to do that part for you! Your DJ will have a full understanding of your event’s timeline, and will come prepared to transition your guests from cocktail hour to dinner, from dinner to special dances, get them on the dance floor, and more!
4) A live team to deal with technical issues. If your speaker goes out, or the cable you plugged your phone into doesn’t work, what will you do? Having a DJ there means flawless sound during every song, with plenty of back up equipment to fix technical issues as they arise.
5) The professional expertise of someone who has seen hundreds of dance floors. Each of our DJs will take the time to get you know you as a couple, and will absolutely take your tastes and preferences into account when making your mix. But, chances are that you won’t come up with enough songs to fill 4 hours of a reception. Relying on a professional to fill gaps and curate different mixes for different parts of the night truly takes so much work off of your plate, while also enhancing the experience for you and your guests!
Hiring a DJ is about more than simply checking off the ‘music’ box while planning your event. It’s about creating an experience. A DJ is part of your team, and will be the one vendor you hire who will set the entire tone of your reception. Contact us today to start planning a party you can be proud of!