Wedding deejays have a long-standing stereotype as being cheesy. Fortunately, that is changing and there are more classy and dependable wedding deejays to choose from now than there were before.  If you opt to have a deejay handle the music at your wedding, here are some things to ask when selecting one:

How much say do we get in the music list?
Some deejays will have a list of songs to choose from, some will be able to get additional songs that are important or sentimental to you, and some will be fully open to your suggestions. Find out before you hire how much freedom you have in selecting your play list.

What is your DJing style?
This question is open-ended on purpose.  Some deejays love to interact with the crowd and get your guests on the dance floor by teaching a group dance routine and others are more reserved in their approach, but still get the dance floor packed.  Figure out which personality type works best for you and your guests and then find a DJ whose style you click with.


What will you wear to our wedding?
This is a fair question as we've all been to at least one wedding where the deejay wore an outdated tux complete with a gold lamé vest.  Ask what their standard dress code is and then give them some direction if your reception style is more casual or formal.  If you're getting married on the beach and would rather they wore khakis with a white button-up shirt instead of a black suit, let them know.  This type of information is very helpful for your wedding professionals, but is often overlooked in the planning process.

What type of equipment do you need us to provide at the reception?
Some deejays will have all of their music and computer systems in a self-contained kit that they bring to your wedding.  If this is the case, ask to see photos of it as some of the self-contained kits stick out like a sore thumb in an elegant reception ballroom.  Other deejays may need one or two six-foot banquet tables and linens to cover.  Even if they provide their own linens, I recommend adding two extra tableclothes to your linen order so that the look of the room is cohesive and so you can ensure that they are the same quality and reach the floor.