Find a DJ for your wedding
The DJ is often the person who makes the memory of the night. A packed dance floor until 3 a.m., or a room that empties after dessert.
Here’s what we recommend to choose your wedding DJ without the stress.
Book early
Summer Saturdays go first. For a summer wedding, we recommend booking your DJ 6 to 12 months ahead. Off season, a few months is often enough.
A wedding DJ does more than music
They’re with you all day: the ceremony, the cocktail hour, the grand entrance, the speeches, the first dance. They work the timing out with the caterer and the photographer, and they handle the mic.
Ask how they run those moments, not just what they play.
A crowd from 7 to 77
A wedding puts several generations on the same dance floor. A good DJ can go from a classic for the parents to a current hit without losing the room.
Make two lists: the songs that must play, and the ones that never should.
Gear and venue
- a sound system sized for your guest count;
- a wireless mic for the speeches;
- lights for the dance floor;
- the venue’s volume rules: many venues have a sound limiter and a hard finish time.
Let the DJ visit the venue, or at least send photos and the venue contact.
Budget
Prices vary a lot depending on the city, the hours, the gear, the lighting and travel. Always ask for an all-in quote in writing, with the deposit and cancellation terms.
With GIGZMAP
On the GIGZMAP map, you see the DJs around your venue. On each profile, you listen to a mix and see their services, gear and rates before you even write.
It’s free for bookers, forever. The app opens soon.