This page is designed to be a resource in helping you create your perfect wedding day.  Included on this page are some basic planning tools to help you develop your big day including:

  • Important DJ Questions
  • Basic Planning Tips
  • Timeline Template
  • Special Songs Template
  • Recommended Vendors

At Party People Mobile Entertainment we are committed to working with you every step of the way to assure your event vision is realized.

Important Questions to ask your DJ

Ask About their Professionalism?

  • Are they licensed and insured?
  • Are they a member of the BBB?
  • Are they members of any professional associations?
  • Many venues require insured vendors.

Ask about experience and background?

  • Have they performed at your venue before
  • How many weddings have they done?
  • Ask for a reference or past evaluation from a wedding.
  • Just because they can play music doesn’t mean they are good at handling weddings

Ask about what your DJ booking includes before you pay a deposit.

  • Will you DJ act as the master of ceremonies?
  • Do you get an in person consultation before your event?

  • Is lighting included in the quote?

  • Some DJ’s expect to simply show up and play music. Emcee ability is critical.

Ask about their service and personal touch?

  • Will the person booking your wedding be your DJ?
  • How early will they arrive for set up?
  • Will they accommodate guest’s song request?
  • Do they have the ability to make customized play lists?

Ask About their Equipment?

  • What type of Sound Equipment do they use?
  • Do they use LED or regular lights?
  • Is a wireless microphones a standard part of their set up?
     
  • LED’s are Better!

There is a big difference between a DJ and a wedding DJ and even a bigger difference between a Wedding DJ and a good wedding DJ.

Basic Planning Tips

Before you begin planning your wedding there are 2 important considerations:

What is your vision?

What is your budget?

Striking a balance between the two may require some effort, resourcefulness, persistence and possible compromise, but if you set your parameters and priorities early on it can save you considerable stress later.

Start with a mental exercise

Close your eyes and imagine your wedding day in your minds eye. Can you picture it?

Is your Ceremony indoor at a church or outdoor on the beach?

How many guests are in attendance?

Will your wedding ceremony be more traditional or more contemporary?

Can you see your cake, Your Dress, the décor, your flowers?

Is there a particular color scheme you can see?

Of course you will spend months working out all of these details, but having your own vision of what you want for your wedding day will help you communicate this with your vendors and assure the experience is reflective of your vision.

What are your priorities?

Write them down and discuss them with your partner and family.

  • Dinner
  • Location
  • Entertainment
  • Dress
  • Cake
  • Open Bar
  • Transportation 
  • Photographer
  • Videographer
  • Lighting
  • Flowers
  • Budget
  • Officiant
  • Cultural
  • Decor

Put these items in 3 categories:

“Must Have”

“Want it, but don’t need it”

“Not that important”

Once you have your vision and your priorities communicate them with your vendors. Listen to your vendors suggestions as their expertise may enhance your wedding, but at the end of the day it’s your wedding.

Communicate with your Vendors, Especially your DJ

Provide a framework for your DJ by personally selecting your special songs with your DJ like Grand Entrance, First Dance, Family Dances, Garter Bouquet and Last Song in order to personalize the music.

In addition share your musical preferences along with some of your favorite artists and songs and ask the family as well so your DJ can involve everyone.  Something that is really helpful is a “Must Play” and “Do Not Play” list or you might end up with the Chicken Dance.

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