{"id":11622,"date":"2019-11-25T08:27:10","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T14:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/completewedo.com\/sioux-falls-new\/?p=11622"},"modified":"2026-10-30T02:02:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T07:02:59","slug":"sioux-falls-djs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/completewedo.com\/sioux-falls\/blog\/sioux-falls-djs\/","title":{"rendered":"Sioux Falls DJs: A Reception Requirement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The most cringe-worthy sentence to any experienced wedding vendor is, \u201cMy friend is actually DJing my wedding.\u201d Yikes. When an inexperienced friend DJs your wedding, you\u2019re most likely going to save money, but it could be at the expense of an amazing evening. DJs can make a wedding reception sink or swim, so here are a few reasons you should consider a professional Sioux Falls DJ.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Wedding DJ Is Responsible For<\/h2>\n<p>First off, a DJ is responsible for running the show all night long, including equipment and lighting setup, toasts, cake cutting, first dances, and more. 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.<\/p>\n<h3>Command &amp; Control<\/h3>\n<p>Along with running the order of events, a Sioux Falls 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 shoveling off the responsibility of running things over to the couple. It is, after all, your reception, and if the DJ who was paid to do it can\u2019t perform, then the pressure is put on the two of you to keep dinner lines, speeches, and first dances moving.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical emergencies<\/li>\n<li>Power outages<\/li>\n<li>Mix-ups with wedding vendors<\/li>\n<li>Uninvited guests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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\u2019t even notice when you have calm, confident vendors moving things right along.<\/p>\n<p>If you get a bad cake, you have a bad cake, but if you get a bad wedding DJ, you have a bad reception. It\u2019s well worth the money to get a good Sioux Falls DJ and make sure your wedding reception is the best you could imagine it to be!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Our Sioux Falls DJ Packages Include<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Every Sioux Falls DJ package puts a professionally trained emcee in charge of announcements, with LED lighting for the dance floor, two speakers, and a wireless mic. Signature covers six hours, and we set up and tear down on our own time.<\/p>\n<p>Want a specific DJ? With Signature Plus, the Signature DJ you ask for is reserved for you, along with party sticks for the crowd. For a bigger night, Premium gives you a Premium DJ for eight hours plus one effect: eight wireless uplights, two cold sparks, or Dancing on the Clouds.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/completewedo.com\/sioux-falls\/dj\/dj-packages\/\">Browse the Sioux Falls DJ packages<\/a>, then <a href=\"https:\/\/completewedo.com\/sioux-falls\/request-pricing\/?service=DJ\">send us your date<\/a> for a DJ quote.<\/p>\n<h2>Complete Weddings + Events Sioux Falls<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to tie the knot or throw an epic event, you have come to the right place. Complete Weddings + Events provides event and wedding <a href=\"https:\/\/completewedo.com\/sioux-falls\/photography\/\">photography<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/completewedo.com\/sioux-falls\/videography\/\">videography<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/completewedo.com\/sioux-falls\/lighting\/\">lighting<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/completewedo.com\/sioux-falls\/day-of-coordination\/\">coordination<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/completewedo.com\/sioux-falls\/dj\/\">DJ services<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/completewedo.com\/sioux-falls\/photo-booth\/\">photo booth rental<\/a>s in Sioux Falls.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The most cringe-worthy sentence to any experienced wedding vendor is, \u201cMy friend is actually DJing my wedding.\u201d Yikes. When an inexperienced friend DJs your wedding, you\u2019re most likely going to save money, but it could be at the expense of an amazing evening. 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