Music makes the reception. It is the means through which everybody is drawn into the mood and also the main means through which you can get everybody dancing. Even when the guests are not dancing, the music can create a soothing ambience for anyone to enjoy the vent. Anything that goes wrong with the music can make a reception go bad. How do you hire the right DJ for a great job?
If you are not hiring an MC to be doing announcements, then you will need a DJ who is versatile in formal events. He will need to be a master of elegant language so he can politely address the guests. He must be affable but not too clownish as you do not want to disrespect your guests.
If the DJ has past recordings about his shows, request for them. Examine his personal taste and how he goes about his job. Does he make unnecessary jokes? Is he able to get his guests dancing or whilst he plays the music they just want to do something else?
What kinds of CDs are in his collection? You would be appealing to a large audience of mixed preferences. He must play music to suit all kinds of people. Jazz, pop, waltz, and of course anything that a guest requests.
The DJ must know which music to play for what event. He must be able to play the right music when the couple enters the hall, when meals are served, the first dance and the guests' dance. He must go about this professionally.
His equipment must be faultless. They should sound right and audible. If you are holding the event outside, the he needs even larger speakers to compensate for the noise.
You can plan a 100,000 Dollar dinner only for it to be ruined by a DJ you hired for $200. You need to choose right and ensure that you avoid hiring the wrong DJ.
