Reception Wedding DJ Requirements
The most cringe-worthy sentence to any experienced wedding vendor is, “My friend is actually DJing my wedding.” Yikes. When an inexperienced friend DJs your wedding, you’re most likely going to save money, but it could be at the expense of an amazing evening. DJs are the reason wedding receptions sink or swim, and here are a few reasons you should consider a professional DJ.
First off, a DJ is responsible for running the show all night long, including equipment and lighting setup, the toasts, cake cutting, and first dances. Without a professionally trained wedding DJ, you may end up with someone who just enjoys music and is inexperienced in running a wedding. Honestly, they may be completely unaware their responsibilities go far beyond just playing great music! Professional wedding DJs know how to run the entire reception smoothly and will make sure the night you planned goes exactly how you envisioned.
Along with running the order of events, a DJ must command a room so all your guests are on the same page in order to keep the night moving the way it was planned. By not knowing how to take control of a wedding reception, a DJ will likely end up shifting the responsibility of running things onto the bride and groom. It is, after all, the bride and groom’s reception, and if the DJ who was paid to do it can’t perform, then the pressure is put on the married couple to keep dinner lines, speeches, and first dances moving.
Medical emergencies, power outages, mix-ups with wedding vendors, uninvited guests. There is still no way to make wedding days immune to the accidents and craziness life throws at us. An experienced, professional DJ has been through many unfortunate situations and can power through any event with ease. This not only keeps you calm, but most of your guests won’t even notice when you have calm, confident vendors moving things right along.
What a Professional Baltimore DJ Package Includes
Every Baltimore DJ package starts with five hours of DJ service, a professionally trained emcee, LED dance floor lighting, a two-speaker sound system, and a wireless microphone. You also get a customizable playlist and a meeting with your DJ before the wedding, so they know your timeline and must-play songs.
Signature Plus adds an hour for your prelude and ceremony, with a handheld microphone and ceremony equipment. Premium covers the ceremony too, keeps your DJ for unlimited time, and adds 10 LED lights. Compare the details on our Baltimore DJ packages page.
Complete Weddings + Events in Baltimore, MD
Complete Weddings + Events in Baltimore provides event and wedding photography, videography, lighting, day-of coordination, DJ services, and photo booth rental.
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