WHY A DJ IS SO IMPORTANT

a blog for those wondering if we provide sound equipment

July Wedding Feature by Golden Hour Photography

We've had so many couples recently ask us if we provide sound equipment. Our answer is always, 'we let the professionals take care of that!'. To better explain why a DJ is so imperative to creating an exceptional wedding day we packed a ton of information here for you to consider. Though we don't require a DJ, we've seen first hand what not having a DJ looks like & we would not wish that on any couple!

The Duties of a DJ

Set the Mood

The music your guests hear as the arrive at the venue sets the tone for the entire wedding - no playlist is going to compare. It's a reflection of your overall theme. Classic & traditional, or fun and relaxed? We all know music helps to set the mood for the occasion.

The Ceremony

The ceremony may seem simple on the surface, but let's be honest - there is a lot that goes into making one exceptional. A DJ is in charge of:

Working with coordinator to ensure timing
Making the announcement for guests to find their seats
Timing the start of the processional perfectly
Editing music to flow in between
Timing the first walk down the isle
'Miking' up the officiant
Setting speakers
Running extension cords
Ensuring proper volume
Timing the exit song

It's not an easy task! This is not even an exhaustive list!

The Reception

A professional DJ starts the day off perfectly and continues the evening following your reception timeline. These are just some of the things he/she has to keep track of and time perfectly:

Cocktail Hour Music
Newlywed Entrance
Dinner Announcements
Toast Announcements
Dance Music
Theme Lighting
Game Announcements
Cake/Desert Announcements
Grand Exit Announcements

They're basically in charge of the entire flow of your event, no pressure! ;)

Equipment

This piece of the puzzle is why we always rely on the professionals. Proper care & placement of sound equipment is a very big deal! Quality DJ's come prepared with all the necessities + backup - tables, power cords, speakers... the list goes on and on!

If you're saying to yourself, I just can't afford it - rest assured, there are many other ways to cut the budget, we would never suggest cutting a DJ to be one of those. A professional DJ does so much more than play music and it is a MUCH harder job than you think. AND, many of them come with so many incredible perks like specialty lighting, cold sparklers and theme lighting just to name a few.

We have so many incredible professionals on our Favorite Vendors list that we trust to take care of you & make your wedding truly exceptional! If you need further assistance trying to decipher budget priorities, we're here to help!