Approaches to Pinpoint an Optimal Wedding DJ

If you're searching for the ideal wedding DJ for your reception, read on for five tips that will help you snag the best DJ pro for your special day.

Consult a Local Forum

Word-of-mouth is a great way to collect referrals and recommendations about local service providers. And the best part about message boards? You don't even have to leave your house. So, try logging on to a local town wedding forum to collect wedding DJ referrals from brides and recent brides right in your own city.

Try a site like the Canadian Wedding Bells (weddingbells.ca), which is extremely popular, but also offers a special Prairies section, devoted to brides in your area.

On a local wedding forum, you can obtain advice from women in your town rather than referrals for companies in New York or L.A. You can also find great advice on photographers, makeup artists and more.

Ask Your Photographer

Most popular wedding photographers will do one or more weddings a week. Over the course of a year, that's at least 52 weddings. This means they've seen a lot of DJ companies, from the best to the worst.

So, if you trust your photographer, be sure to consult them on their recommendations. Alternately, if you already have a potential DJ in mind, ask them if they've ever worked with that person or company and what they think.

Go to the Bridal Expo

Edmonton is host to three major bride shows or wedding exhibitions. They are - the Edmonton Bridal Expo, a massive event that's held every fall and considered one of the best in the city; Bridal Fantasy, a twice-annual event that's held in both Calgary and Edmonton; and The Bridal Fair, a smaller event that's typically held twice a year.

While a Bridal Fair may be overwhelming, they can be a great place to not only check out multiple DJ and entertainment companies, but also to meet them for informal, impromptu interviews.

You'll get a real feel for their personality, which is important as most DJ's also serve as your MC. You can also do quick and easy price comparison while you secretly check out their equipment and song selections.

Stay Away From Do-It-All Wedding Factory Companies

There's a new trend for wedding "factory" companies. They do everything from transportation to photography, videography and DJ services. But, do they do it well, or are they instead simply churning out mass-produced weddings?

Instead of opting for a do-it-all, warehouse service, look for a DJ who's focused on their trade, experienced and knows how to work a crowd, not just a sound system.

Ask The Venue

There are only so many wedding venue locations in any town, meaning the popular ones are often booked solid with weddings. And, like your photographer, they see a parade of wedding DJ companies week after week.

Because most venues host numerous weddings every year, they get to hear and see a wide range of DJ's - meaning they often know who is good and who might be better to avoid.

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