So you have decided to get married - your in love so that's a no brainer. Now for the hard part. finding the right florist, wedding planner, photographer and Greenville Wedding DJ. I have compiled a list of questions you should consider asking when interviewing a DJ.

1.) Who will actually be my DJ?

With larger companies the person who sells you their service is nowhere around on your wedding day. Be leery of this, Many DJ companies spend a large amount on websites and advertising to sell you their product and then they hire minimum wage workers to show up at your reception. We do have a few select artists that work with us and that must meet our standards and comply with our policies.

2.) What type of equipment will be used?

Not all audio equipment is the same. Don't settle because someone says we provide two 15" speakers. Not all speakers are equal. There is an old saying in the audio world and that is that your system is only as good as your speakers. Be leery of the DJ who just says they have "professional speakers". You as a customer will more than likely recognize the name if they truly are of good quality. If you don’t know the brand name you can Google them and probably see a rating on any of the sites that come up in the search results. Most of my customers don't really notice how good my equipment sounds but I will guarantee they would notice a bad sounding system that pops, hisses and cracks during their cake cutting. I focused on speakers as an example because usually, but not always, if someone knows to buy decent speakers then the rest (amplifier, mixing board, compressor, sub harmonics, equalizer, limiter and microphones to name a few) will be okay but don't be afraid to ask or better yet ask to hear the system before deciding. You wouldn't buy a car without driving it, right?

3.) What about a catastrophe?

Most DJ's these days rely on computers, you might want to know what happens if the blue screen of death visits the DJ at your wedding. Is there an extra computer in the truck? The same goes for the rest of the equipment. There are no "do over’s" on your wedding day.

4.) What time?

A true professional DJ will probably be the first person at your reception location and one of the last to leave. I can usually set up in an hour and a half but I arrive two to three hours in advance. Make sure your DJ is prepared to be towed in if necessary. Like I said, no "do over’s".

5.) What services will be provided?

Just because you hire a DJ does not mean you get an Emcee. DJ services are often vastly different and have a variety of services. Be sure to ask in detail what services will be provided. Once you have made your mind up, get it all in writing.

Have you ever watched a movie with no music? Can you imagine how different the tone, feeling, and events would be in a movie without music? Even silent movies have music. Music is played to uplift and bring out emotion. Your wedding day may not be a motion picture event but the music at your wedding in Greenville, Charleston, Fairfax, or other city or town around the world can greatly impact the feelings and happiness at your wedding for all who attend.

When you walk down the aisle on your wedding day, chances are you prefer to have music announce your entrance. Your reception will be much more inviting and unforgettable when music is heard. If you are looking for ways to use music to make your wedding day an enthralling experience, here are five ideas to get you started:           

1. Hire a Professional Disc Jockey

Have you thought about hiring a Greenville wedding DJ or disc jockey in your local area? A professional can help enhance the sound of the music and ensure you have the perfect music selections for your special day. South Carolina DJs and disc jockeys in other areas know how to choose the music to set the tone, excite the crowd, and make the perfect playlist. Everyone at your wedding will appreciate a professional disc jockey.   

2. Pick Songs that Describe You and Your Spouse’s Relationship

Besides your specific wedding song you and your spouse can have a playlist of other songs that are special to you and your relationship. The very first song you danced to, a song that describes how you met, or how you felt when you met can all help portray the love you and your spouse share to each of your guests. Your guests will get to know you as a couple by the songs they hear since they may not get to talk to you for very long on your special day.

3. Make Time for Dancing

Music generates feelings and can impact the mood of your wedding day. Allowing for time on the dance floor will increase the excitement in your guests as well as for the bride and groom. Dancing also ensures your guests a time to feel special themselves and to mingle with other guests.

4. Make it Fun

Music can make things fun. Whether you decide to play music during your ceremony, reception, or while dancing, your guests will have a great and memorable time. Fun songs, line-dancing and dance trains can create happiness, promote smiling and laughter, and can make your wedding in Greenville, or whichever city you marry in, unforgettable and the highlight of the year.

5. Special Dances

South Carolina DJs as well as other professional disc jockeys can help you create a playlist that has songs for specific and special dances. For example, a Greenville wedding DJ or disc jockey in your area can use their specialized equipment to set the tone when the bride’s father dances with her for the first time as a married woman. A disc jockey can help you create a mix that will excite the single ladies as they attempt to catch the bouquet. Special dances will be part of an integral memory to treasure and the right music will ensure those moments are enjoyed and not forgotten.  

There are many ways to use music on your wedding day to excite, uplift, and show the love and joy the bride and groom share. Your Greenville wedding DJ or disc jockey in your local area can help you set the perfect tone for your special day. Once the bride and groom have deciding on the playlist, all that is left to do is let the music play, give opportunities for dancing, and enjoy the special occassion.