Why an Experienced Wedding Dj
One of the most important decisions you’ll make during the course of creating your perfect wedding is that of reception music and entertainment. After all, what’s a wedding reception without music? Do you hire a band, hire a DJ, or just throw on some tunes for everyone to dance to?
Some couples choose to hire a band to provide their wedding reception music. A live band brings a certain level of excitement, but they don't have the MC or planning skills that a professional DJ can offer. Wedding receptions are much more than a party.
Weddings and receptions are organized events that require a variety of music and announcements throughout the course of the event. If you book a band, also hire a DJ or MC for all announcements.
One risky option is to simply play the wedding reception music yourself or have a friend or family member provide the music. Yes, this is possibly and probably the most cost-effective option as it will cost little or nothing at all. The downsides are that you’re left with little or no interaction whatsoever with your guests. Also make sure you have a decent sound system and a reliable microphone, preferably wireless. Face it, anyone can buy equipment and call themselves a DJ, but why would you leave the most important event in your life to someone with no experience or knowledge of the flow of a wedding reception. Please keep in mind that the two most important wedding professionals at your reception are the photographer and your Wedding DJ.
Informed couples forgo the band, iPod player, or family friend in favor of hiring an experienced DJ or MC for their wedding. The advantages of hiring a DJ as compared to other options are numerous. First of all, an experienced wedding DJ should have good communication skills on the microphone and good interaction with you and your guests while conducting the flow of the reception. In addition to being a good DJ or MC, they should have a large variety of music for people of all ages to enjoy. There is a big difference between a hobbyist, friend, relative, or club DJ compared to a professional, experienced wedding DJ or MC. An experienced wedding DJ or MC will be able to make announcements in an entertaining way throughout the evening and provide your guests with a current and proven selection of dance music.