What can you expect from a Wedding DJ?

Planning weddings can be a daunting process and finding the right Wedding DJ for hire can make or break a wedding. Music is one of the most important aspects of a wedding celebration. So what to expect from a Wedding DJ is very important before you hire DJ services for your reception. Carefully consider all the factors listed and be 100% sure that the Wedding DJ hire company you are hiring can deliver what is expected.

What can I expect from my SydneyDJs Wedding DJ?

You can expect that your Sydney DJs will be: Professional, Reliable, Friendly, Punctual, Engaging, Versatile, Polite, and Well Spoken with Excellent Communication Skills. Your wedding DJ will ensure every part of your special day runs smoothly and on time. Take requests from the Bride and Groom and if instructed to do so, from your guests. Play all your special requests at the exact time they are supposed to be played and… be dressed to impress! to compliment your wedding and your chosen wedding venue.

Your SydneyDJs wedding DJ will provide all the equipment required and ensure all of your requests are met including but not limited to: A stellar sound system, DJ Equipment, Lights, Expensive Wireless Microphone for any speeches and announcements, and a polished and professional looking and sounding DJ setup.

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Cocktail hour

While you and your bridal party and family step away for some group photos, your guests will enjoy cocktails and appetizers, and get acquainted with one another. Your DJ will provide your choice of cocktail music — whether it’s classical, background piano, light jazz, Rat Pack vocals, or something truly unique to the two of you. This is your opportunity to put some of your personality into the evening’s music, by having your DJ play songs that may not be upbeat great dance tracks, but still have a lot of meaning for the two of you. A wedding MC can also help to ensure all the activities occur according to the time schedule.

Wedding party introduction

As part of your DJ services your DJ will play one or more songs for your grand entrance that you have chosen. Try to keep the music upbeat and energetic, because this is a truly festive moment. This is where an MC at a wedding is useful’ to announce the bridal party. Some couples are content to have a single song for the entire wedding party. Others choose a separate song for the newlyweds. Still, others ask that each couple be introduced to their own song. Your Sydney DJ or your wedding MC can help choreograph a great introduction while ensuring that everyone’s name is pronounced correctly.

Toasts and speeches

Your An important part of planning weddings is the special dances. Your DJ will provide a high level Shure wireless microphone that will fill any Sydney wedding venue so the Best Man, Maid of Honor, Groom, Father of the Bride, minister, or anyone else who plans special remarks can be heard clearly. He’ll also introduce each person’s speech.

During this time, they will likely not play any music at all, and they may add elements to make the toasts and speeches more entertaining. Talk to your DJ before the big day arrives if you have any special requirements.

Cake cutting

Having a wedding MC at your wedding can also make sure important events like cutting the cake do not go unnoticed. He can also ensure the photographer is ready to snap those perfect pictures. Whether you’re cutting your cake before dinner, after the salad, or after dinner, your SydneyDJs DJ or will make the announcement so that guests may take their pictures of you and play the song of your choice to mark this special part of your wedding.

Dinner hour

Your SydneyDJs DJ will play nice background music that won’t interfere with your guests’ table conversations. That means no horns and no screaming guitars. Instrumental music works well for the dinner hour, whether it’s smooth jazz, piano, classical or you can choose a selection of up to 15-20 songs that you would like played to make it more personal. 

Special dances

Your wedding DJ will introduce your First Dance, wedding party dance, bride-father and groom-mother dances, each with the accompanying song you choose. You may choose to have the First Dance and wedding party dance, then open the floor to the guests and leave the bride-father and groom-mother dances for a little later. That way, people who have just eaten a full meal can have the chance to stand up and stretch their legs.

Dancing

Part of your wedding planning involves providing a list of your favorite dance songs to your wedding DJ, and he’ll mix them in a way that flows well and gets people of all ages onto the dance floor. Typically, the older music gets played first, while the parents and grandparents still feel like dancing. Then the music gets newer and more upbeat as the younger dancers take over. Consider all of your guests when choosing your requests.

Your SydneyDJs DJ will get a feel for the crowd, and then they will play music geared towards the crowd. For example, if kids are present, then they will likely play kid-friendly tunes, and if there is a much older crowd, then they may play music from that generation. Consider who will be at your wedding and then choose songs accordingly or let the DJ know ahead of time.

Bouquet/Garter

Your wedding DJ will oversee the bouquet and garter tosses, each with its song of your choosing. Again, make the music upbeat, because everyone will have had a few drinks by then, and you want songs that will add to the excitement of the moment.

Final song

Many couples want to pick the last song of the evening in advance, and your DJ will time the last few minutes of the party to hit that special song at just the right time. There will, of course, be calls for “One more, one more!” But if you’ve chosen the last song, it will indeed be the last song. Afterwards, the DJ will thank everyone for having him, and then he’ll leave for the night.

That is what you can expect when hiring a Sydney dj. Just remember, not all Wedding DJs are created equal. Take your time when hiring a DJ because you want to make sure you only get the best. A DJ can make or break a wedding reception, so you want to ensure you hire the right one.

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WHAT QUESTIONS SHOULD I ASK MY WEDDING SINGER / BAND?

Hiring he right wedding singer or band is an important part of wedding planning. A lot of research should go into the wedding singer or band that you ultimately hire for your wedding. You may want them to play at both your wedding and reception or just one. Either way, even before you start to ask questions, there should be a few things that you do.

Research or talk to the wedding singer or band you are considering hiring to find out about their style. See if you can find YouTube videos of their performances. It can give you a better sense of what to expect at your own wedding. Additionally, look for reviews on Google to see what other couples have had to say about their experience.

Once you like what you see, here’s 10 questions you should ask your wedding singer / band.

How would you describe your music style?

The style will vary dramatically from band to band and musician to musician. Some may have a laid back approach while others may be edgy. Consider the kind of environment that you want to create and how the musician will fit into it.

At SydneyDJs our experienced Wedding Musicians can perform all types of music and can match the style that you like to perfectly compliment your wedding.

Can we listen to any of your performances?

You don’t want any surprises at your wedding, so it’s a good idea to see the musician perform live if you can or watch them perform on YouTube/website so that you can get at least some kind of idea as to what to expect.

Sydney DJs musicians are experienced, friendly and reliable and know exactly the right music to perform at each different part of your wedding.

Are you familiar with the size of the venue?

Some wedding singers and bands have been on the circuit for a while and know what each Sydney wedding venue is capable of. Be sure that they are familiar with your reception space to know what supplies they will need.

Sydney DJs musicians and DJs have performed at most Sydney wedding venues all over Sydney and beyond. They have experience playing in all different types of spaces, large and small and will bring exactly the right type of equipment that is required for each event.

Will you take special requests?

You may have a couple songs that have special meaning to you. The wedding singer may be able to download the song or learn it in time for your wedding. You will also want to find out how they deal with other special requests as it’s a guarantee that one of your guests will approach them at some time during the reception.

Our wedding singers and musicians are more than happy to take requests. If they do not already know the song they will make sure to play it through their sound system whenever you would like it played.

Do you provide your own audio?

Some Wedding singers and bands have their own audio while others plan on tapping into what the venue can provide. This is a critical question to ask as you don’t want to find out that there’s no way for them to amplify their sound until after they show up on the big day. Further, find out if the volume is going to be suitable for all guests who may be in attendance.

SydneyDJs‘ musicians will generally always bring their own equipment. This is the safest way to ensure that there will be no technical issues throughout the event. In extra large spaces/venues the wedding singer / band may also plug their system into the venues system to ensure all spaces in the venue can easily hear each performance clearly.

Who handles the setup?

Your venue is going to ask who will handle the setup of your band or any live entertainment. As such, it’s a fair question to ask of the group / musician that you hire. In most instances, they should be responsible for setting up for themselves. Be sure that you allow enough time for them to do so. This will involve giving them the contact person at the venue to coordinate those details.

Our amazing musicians will generally arrive at least 1 hour prior to the event for smaller/acoustic weddings. Bands will require approximately 4 hours to set up and sound check all the equipment and sound levels. The hired musicians will set up all the technical requirements of the event.

What do you wear to weddings?

This may sound like a silly question but it’s worth finding out. While you would assume that the musicians would dress appropriately, that is not always the case. If you have an ultra-formal wedding, you need to make sure that the musicians are going to honor that – and some aren’t going to change how they dress for the occasion.

All SydneyDJs musicians will be appropriately dressed for your special day. Wedding Musicians’ dress will range from coordinated outfits to tuxedos.

How long do you play for?

In many instances, the answer is, “for as long as you need.” However, there will be costs associated with this. Find out what their packages are to ensure that they will be there for as long as you need so you don’t run into a situation where they’re packing up before your reception is actually over.

Additionally, find out if they have gigs before or after you as it can affect how long they’ll actually play for. You don’t want them showing up late to your event or packing it up early to get to their next gig. You should be getting them for the entire day.

At SydneyDJs we do not double book. If one of our musicians/bands is booked to perform at your wedding no other bookings will be taken on that day to ensure they arrive on time, fully charged and ready to perform.

You decide when you would like live music performed at your wedding, for example: ceremony, canapes, reception or all of the above!

What makes you unique?

Some wedding singers or groups may have something that allows them to stand out. It may be that they play a unique instrument, bring fog lighting, or even offer a fun experience on the stage. Whatever it is, find out what it is so that you can determine if that’s something you want at your wedding.

All SydneyDJs musicians know how to read a crowd and are seasoned and professional performers. They pride themselves on providing a polished and professional performance every time, every song!

What are the costs?

While this is a fairly common question, you want to make sure that the cost encompasses all that you want your wedding singer / band. You don’t want to have any hidden costs popping up after you have already booked them. Consider that they’ll need liability insurance – and this is something that they should provide rather than you having to provide it for them.

SydneyDJ’s provide up front quotes that do not contain any nasty little surprises. All our Wedding DJ’s, Wedding Singers and Bands have liability insurance. We offer many packages:

Q1) Solo Acoustic Guitar and Vocals: $550 – Up to 5 hours (Free Event DJ)

Q2) Solo Electric Guitar and Vocals: from $550 – Up to 5 hours (Free Event DJ)

Q3) Wedding Duo – Male + Male or Male + Female from $745 – Up to 5 hours (Free Event DJ)

Q4) Wedding Band – 3 Vocalists, Bass, Drums, Guitar $950 – Up to 5 hours (Free Event DJ)

In the end, you want to be confident about the wedding musician or band that you hire. SydneyDJs has over 20 years experience providing the ultimate wedding entertainment packages for hundreds of happy brides and grooms. So you can be assured of receiving exactly what you want and a polished and professional service from start to finish.

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