San Diego DJ |Photo Booth| Accent Weddings and Events
You’ve just got engaged! Congratulations! It’s a magical time for sure. However, once the excitement cools down, the reality of the task ahead can sometimes seem overwhelming. It’s a pretty safe bet that as you start to gather information on a myriad of entertainers and options, you will come across the statement “The DJ can make or break an event.”
So as you begin to navigate through your entertainers and options here a short list of what to look for in a Wedding DJ.
- Experience: There is no substitute for experience. Not all DJ are great from the start and in many occasions their price point reflects that. The old adage “you get what you pay for” holds true here. It’s also important to note that, the most expensive DJ doesn’t always equate to the best either. Choosing someone with experience is of paramount importance. Planning and hosting a wedding is an expensive affair, with many moving parts and timelines that need to be meet. Trusting that hefty responsibility to an inexperienced person, can place your major investment and plans in jeopardy. An experienced DJ/MC knows how to adhere to your pre-planned timeline and directions, problem solve and quickly adapt to unforeseen circumstances in a timely and professional manner. It also important that you interview your entertainer, put them on the spot by asking them to audition “live” in front of you. Ask them how they would announce certain things or what they would do if there was a delay. Reviews are also great yardstick by which to measure them. Choose quality of the reviews over quantity. Did they show adaptability and creativity?
- Confidence: There is a huge difference between confidence and cockiness. A experienced DJ will want to learn about you and your plans, while an inexperienced DJ will tell you what they do without your input. Your wedding day isn’t about them, it’s about you. If your DJ doesn’t show that interest from the beginning, by all means keep looking! You’ll want a DJ who is sure they can bring the right sound or mood to the reception on your wedding day based on the criteria you’ve shared.
- Professionalism: You can’t fake professionalism, you either have it or you don’t. You’ll want an entertainer who values your time and provides you answers in a timely and professional manner. Communication is the cornerstone of professionalism, saying what’ll you do and doing what you say. As Wedding DJ’s we know that this isn’t a guarantee at booking a wedding, but it’s important to make you, the client, feel respected and valued. We also know that dressing well, being organized, and working well with your other professionals is part of the job and we do that well. You are asking us to represent you to your family and friends and you need to enjoy the confidence that we will represent you in a manner fitting of the occasion.
- Planning: You’ve probably hear the saying “the devil is in the details”. Well a great DJ is a master planner with a keen eye on the details. Sometimes the smallest details can change the trajectory of an event. When we book an event, we go into great detail to make sure that we know all the important details of your day. From the content, to the timing, the participants, the venue, as well as any other special requests that may be needed. We offer detailed on-line planning sheets that allow you to easily share your information. We review these personally with you so that nothing is left to chance. We also have a diverse and robust on-line song library that allows you to select and submit your song choices with ease.
- Masters of music: A great wedding DJs are masters at using music to set the mood and lead your guests on a musical journey through your celebration. As they transition from the traditional pomp and circumstance, to the more upbeat cocktail hour, and then into a relaxing and conversational dinner time, it should be seamless. Then setting up the beginning of your scheduled dances, with clear and concise announcements that blend right into those special songs. Once the spotlight songs are completed, your DJ should be able to bring the party to your event, mixing in and out of genres and tempos of the music you’ve selected, to match the energy and participation of your guests, A great DJ does so much more than just pick the next song, They have to cut, blend and mix songs to keep the party moving along. A good DJ does this without missing a beat.
- Reading a crowd: Every crowd is different. A good DJ understands that the mood can quickly change throughout an event. You may need a calmer ambiance during a meal to stimulate conversation, a or playful mood during the cake cutting, or a quicker transition to a higher energy dance music. These impressions are formed with keen observation, reading body language, or with the interaction from your DJ with an Icebreaker song. These are the things that a great DJ observes and adapts to throughout the event. They are always looking for that perfect song to take the event to the next level.
- Well Rounded: Some DJs specialize in a single type of event, like weddings or clubs. However, a good DJ can play a little bit of everything. This type of experience and music knowledge allows them to know how to handle the dynamics of crowds with diverse tastes and mix unique styles that are pleasing to all your guests. We handle many type of events and have that kind of experience to do just that. Our DJ’s can work well outside of their comfort zone by working events that are not their specialty, based our extensive training in music history, chart research and compatibility.
As you can see, finding the right DJ can require a lot of time and research. At Accent Weddings and Events San Diego we do all of these things exceptionally well and our reviews confirm that. We would love the opportunity to show you how we can help make this process easier for you. We will listen to you and your wishes. We will guide you through our process, explain everything completely, go over all the details that are important to you and answer all your questions to your satisfaction.
We take our responsibility seriously and want to earn your trust, and then deliver a spectacular event for you. We understand that we only have one chance to bring success and we will. All of our DJs have the qualities listed above and they know exactly how to make your event everything you want and more.
Our Photo Booth is a huge success at our events. Guests can’t wait to put on crazy hats, funny glasses, mustaches and see their pics! It’s a “must have” add on at every wedding. The best part is watching how even the Grandparents get in on the fun. Savvy Brides aren’t going for the Jordan almonds or candy give-aways like they used to, when they can send everyone home with a photo strip memento to remember the day by.
