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Local Resource Directory located on page 210
DISC JOCKEYS & MUSIC ENTERTAINERS
Many wedding receptions include a classical pianist, a wedding singer, harpist or
string quartet at the wedding ceremony and a wedding band or wedding DJ at
the wedding reception.
Hiring the right ones are one of your most important decisions. Below are 10
questions to ask ensuring you hire the right company.
TOP 10 QUESTIONS TO ASK DISC JOCKEY'S AND MUSIC ENTERTAINERS
1. What do you do that makes you stand out from the others?
2. What happens in the event of an emergency during my reception? Are you capable of handling the sutuation?
3. Are you a full-time professional or is this a second job/hobby for you?
4. Do you have recent references that I may contact?
5. How do you decide what songs to play?
6. How much input do we have for putting together our evening?
7. Do you use an iPod and/or do you have back-up gear with you?
8. What do you require for set-up and do you have pictures we can see?
9. What is your payment schedule? What are your fees?
10. Do you need to be fed at my wedding reception?
On the next few pages are worksheets for you to keep track of the answers they give to these questions and
their contact information.