Chances are this is your first time planning a wedding reception, and your first time having to find wedding entertainment.    Knowing what to ask as you begin your quest to find great quality entertainment.    Remember, 80% of your receptions success will be based on the entertainment you choose for your event.   The won't remember the food, the flowers, or the centerpieces, but what they will remember is how much FUN they had, don't you want everyone to tell you for years to come, "that was the BEST reception ever!"  Of course you do!

Whether you choose us, or any other entertainment company, I highly urge you to make sure you ask lots questions, it's a big decision, and not every company is right for everyone.   Here are some questions to ask any Entertainment company you are considering.    Print the list and use it as reference in your meetings as you begin to meet with prospective companies.

1. What time will your DJ arrive to set up?   (You don’t want distractions for your guests)   
2. How much experience does do they have doing WEDDINGS?  (Look for at least 5 years, Our Wisconsin wedding DJ's have no less than 15 years of exclusively wedding experience.)
3. Can you meet with them before you sign a contract? (This is critical, know their personality)
4. When do you meet with the specific DJ before your event?  (Insist that the assign your DJ early on in the process, so you can meet with them and get comfortable several months in advance)  
5. Do they provide back up equipment?  Where is it located? In the car, office, onsite?
6. Do they have a back up DJ plan in the event that the DJ gets sick etc?   (They should)
7. How much input do you (the bride/groom) have in selecting the music? 
(You should have as much input as you desire, it’s your event)
8. Can your guests make requests at the event, or in advance?
8. Does the DJ company carry any type of liability insurance?  (They should, most venues require it!)
9. What do they wear to your event?  (Tuxedo, Formal, Business? Casual?)
10. Can they provide references?
11. Can they provide specific examples of how they will insure the success of your event?
12. Are there any travel fees involved? 
(Some companies charge as soon as they leave the Driveway, We DON'T)

13. Will they provide dinner music & announce formalities?  (Who is going to take care of getting guests seated? Introduce the toasts? Announce the Cake Cutting?      

14. Can they help you in offering suggestions for other wedding vendors?

This will be done by your DJ in most cases.  The venue will take care of the food, not the announcements, so if your DJ doesn't do it, who will?

Hopefully, these questions will help you begin thinking in the right direction regarding selecting entertainment.   Your DJ should get to your event and be set up and ready to go before the guests arrive.    Let's schedule a time to meet, we will address all of these questions, and more.  In addition, we will provide a ton of planning ideas for your reception and/or ceremony.

As you begin talking to different DJ Companies on the phone, ask to schedule an appointment to learn more, and ask questions.     If they won’t meet with you, until a contract is signed, that’s red flag.    In addition, I don’t recommend, asking to “check out” a show, as every event is different, and you could only get a slice of that event, not to mention, it’s a private party, and you certainly wouldn’t want anyone crashing in on your event.

I’d be happy to talk with anyone, no matter where they are, and who they might be considering, and offer to help guide the entertainment process.    As you plan your wedding reception, make sure you take careful consideration in choosing your DJ, you’ll be glad you did!  We will travel anywhere in Wisconsin to do a pre-book no obligation consultation, to see if we would be a good match.