Watch Video Samples from Local Entertainers

Research – 8 Months Before your Wedding
Book – 7 Months Before your Wedding

Your reception is sure to have guests of all ages with all sorts of musical tastes, and you want to appeal to the masses. You want to find somebody to supply music that will get the crowd going, keep them entertained, and play hits that are sure to appeal to everyone.  There are different styles of Disc Jockeys. Some DJs are interactive, while others are low key.  Before you hire a Disc Jockey, Soloist, or Live Band for your wedding, you really need to understand if their style will mesh with your wishes.

This is the point in your planning that you want to request video samples from local entertainers. A disc jockey directory like DiscJockeys.TV will allow you to browse video samples from local disc jockeys at your leisure. Not only can this help you to narrow your search to find the perfect fit music wise, but it can also help you to decide upon which type of entertainer you want. Some brides insist on a band, while others feel that dj’s play the most music that is sure to appeal to all of the wedding guests. Whatever your choice is, this is the time to look into what local entertainers are out there and who will be the best match for your wedding reception. By requesting video samples, you can not only determine the breadth of music they play but also how they interact with the crowd.

You want to find somebody that has a personality that will mesh well with yours, and who you feel will appeal to the crowd. This is one task that helps to gather word of mouth recommendations on because if a band or dj comes recommended then you know that’s a good starting point. Having a musician that interacts with the crowd is always great to keep the party going. You just want to be careful that they don’t overwhelm the guests and make them feel pressured to dance. You’ll see some of the behavior in the video samples and you can learn a lot through meeting with the musicians you’re interested in.

If you have special music requests then you want to let them know that in your first meeting. If you have certain dances that you want to be part of your special day, they need to know that and you need to be sure that they can accommodate your request. If for example you are looking for a band and you find that one of them that you interview can’t play your wedding song, then this may not be the choice for you. Ask a lot of questions as with any other vendor and be sure that they are a match for how you envision the music going at your wedding reception.