When you are getting married, there are several things that cannot be overlooked, such as the reception hall rental, the rings, the flowers, and the bride’s dress. There are some things however that are left to be booked last, including hair and makeup artists, and most importantly, a DJ for your reception.
In a world where everyone knows someone who is a DJ, it is important for couples to know that there is a difference in professional vs amateur DJs. A DJ who specializes in weddings not only knows proper etiquette for receptions, but has the proper equipment, knowledge, and experience that makes a wedding DJ great.
Music is essential to both the ceremony and the reception, though many people consider a DJ for only the reception portion of the wedding. There are many creative ways that couples can incorporate their personal tastes and style into the ceremony by using music, creating moods so that their guests connect on a deeper emotional level with the event. Some people will have a selection of the groom’s music playing as people are seated, or perhaps the bride wants more than one processional song: one to build suspense of her arrival, and another to walk down the aisle to.
Imagine a reception without music, or worse, music that you wouldn’t want to hear. That doesn’t exactly offer the best experience for you and your guests. A couple’s wedding night is among the most important in their lives, and no one wants it to be ruined by someone who is an amateur DJ who doesn’t know what they are doing. Hiring someone ‘cheap’ can actually cost a couple more in the end, especially if they don’t get what they expected or worse: the DJ doesn’t show up.
When investing in things like the dress, transportation, and the food your guests will have, never ignore the importance of ambiance and how much of an impact music can make on your special day.