What Makes a Legit Wedding DJ in Tyler, TX?
The most cringe-worthy sentence to any experienced wedding vendor is “My friend is 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. Hiring a wedding DJ in Tyler, TX, is one of the most important decisions for your reception, but not all DJs are created equal. Here’s what to look for before you sign a contract.
What a Legit Tyler Wedding DJ Does
First off, a legit Tyler wedding DJ is responsible for running the show all night long, including equipment and lighting setup, the toasts, the cake cutting, and the 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 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 to 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.
Handling the Unexpected
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.
Questions to Ask Before You Book a Tyler DJ
- Will the DJ also serve as our emcee for introductions and toasts?
- How many hours of music are included, and is setup time counted?
- Is ceremony sound included or an add-on?
- Can we send a must-play list and a do-not-play list ahead of time?
- What happens if the DJ gets sick on the wedding day?
At Complete Weddings + Events, both Tyler DJ packages include five hours with your DJ (setup and teardown happen on our own time), plus a professionally trained emcee, LED dance floor lighting, a two-speaker sound system, and a wireless microphone. Signature Plus also covers a one-hour ceremony and brings extra equipment for it.
Complete Weddings + Events in Tyler, Texas
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’s well worth the money to get a good DJ, and make sure your wedding reception is the best you could imagine it to be!
Complete Weddings + Events provides event and wedding photography, videography, lighting, coordination, DJ services, and photo booth rentals across East Texas.
