How Much Should You Pay For A Wedding DJ

How Much Should You Pay For A Wedding DJ ~ How long is a piece of string?

How much is anything to do with a wedding – why does everything seem to cost more than a similar item for another event?
You could buy your wedding dress from Primark, you could do your own catering with food from supermarket saver lines …
But this is your wedding day, you want to remember it for all the right reasons – it should reflect the love and care that has gone to bringing everything together for this one day in a lifetime.

So in almost every service and item you buy you will have to decide what you think is a wise investment. Please don’t think that just because something is expensive it’s the best, check it out, there are people out there who will try and rip you off – always look for proof that what you are paying is a fair price.

There are DJ’s at all kinds of prices. In the DJ industry there is a type of DJ referred to as a Sid – a £60 Sid – now anyone can call themselves a DJ and that’s probably why Sid’s exist – they have some kind of equipment and some music and they want to have a go – and nothing can stop them.

You could even get a friend who DJ’s to do it for you free – just make sure he has the required insurances and that he is going to play what you and your family are going to dance to and doesn’t just cater for himself and his friends – keep music varied to appeal to all generations.

The important thing is that you find someone you like and who would be right for your wedding

I’m an experienced, professional wedding DJ – it’s what I do for a living, I love it and I continue to train and develop my skills because I want to be the best I can. I usually supply the music for the whole day and not just the evening party.

I’ve set out to provide a top service for my couples – I only do one wedding in a weekend and spend about 40 hours in preparation for each booking and then often over 14 hours on site on the actual day – so up to two weeks work goes into each wedding – and my prices reflect that commitment.

Make sure they can do what they say they can – look at their testimonials and talk to their previous clients
Make sure they have any insurances required – most venues require public liability insurance and require suppliers to have a portable appliance test certificate (PLI & PAT)
Make sure you like them – you really want to spend the day with good people who understand you.

Buying budget items or paying below the average price may be your thing but do you want your wedding day to feel like a bargain?

So, how much should YOU spend on a DJ – it’s totally up to you just make sure you get what you want and don’t let someone who calls themselves a DJ ruin your big day.

Here are some more of my previous videos that may help you (just click on the pink links) …
Promise video ~ Why I can Make My Promise
My Promise ~ Your Guarantee
What If Nobody Dances At Our Wedding
ABC/123 Episode 9 ~ Choosing Your Suppliers