I have posted before how important it is to have a DJ or Entertainer at your reception. No, a DJ is not a human i-POD, they DO NOT just play music. If this has been your experience with DJ's then you have been ripped off! DJ's play Master of Ceremonies. They help coordinate the whole reception. Unfortunately, we have run into many un-professional weekend warrior DJ's this summer. PLEASE, PLEASE, do your homework when it comes to your DJ ( as well as all your vendors) They can make or break your event. Here are some things we have witnessed:
The DJ is 1 1/2 hours late, the DJ has obviously been drinking, the DJ got the grooms name wrong not just once but, 5 TIMES, the DJ played the wrong song for the couple's first dance, when the groom asked what to do with the garter the DJ says over the mike: "I don't know dude, just throw it," the DJ asked us what it meant when the guests were clinking the glasses, when we asked what the schedule was for the evening, they didn't have one, the DJ announced the whole wedding party wrong, and the list goes on. We never had worked with these guys before and frankly had never heard of them before. I don't know where people are getting the names of these "DJ's" but, here are DJ businesses that have been around and have a good reputation ( included but not limited to):
Sensational Sounds, Born to Boogie, Complete Music, Randy Rodriguez Entertainment,
Blue Moon, Celebrity DJ, and
Emcee Squared. These professionals are also on the preferred vendor lists of many venues. I'm sure there are other wonderful DJ's out there that we have yet to work with. You really aren't saving any money if your reception is ruined. Oh, and your photos are much better when you are having fun and smiling!
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