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Cost of a DJ/Questions to ask

posted 3 years ago in Beehive

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lolamd 10/31/2009

Good morning all,

I am starting to look for a DJ and was just wondering what can I reasonably expect to pay for one in the DC area. And what kind of questions should I be asking, etc?

Thanks!

3 years ago

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bruschetta August 29, 2009 Philadelphia

I'd ask about his/her flexibility with following a playlist (and/or a DO NOT play list), policy toward taking guest requests (we found one who doesn't take them, which makes us very happy!), recommendations for a lighting vendor -- sometimes you can work with a sister company if you're looking for this, and get a discount, if he/she uses any props (good to know if you're definitely looking for or NOT looking for this), etc. Good luck in your search!

3 years ago

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ejs4y8 June 20, 2009

Mine was $500. He gave us a packet to go through and check what we'd like to hear and what we DO NOT want to hear. I told my FI the chicken dance is out. I hate seeing this at weddings, sorry! Just not a fan.

You do NOT want a DJ that is too much of an MC. A friend of mine had one like this and he was insanely annoying. It was more like a prom dance DJ than a wedding. It's better when they stay quiet and don't comment on stuff constantly throughout the night!

3 years ago