I saw a post on social media
recently from someone looking for a DJ at short notice for a wedding, as they
had been let down. Many people replied
because, lets face it *everyone* knows a DJ – one respondent even boasted of
having a database of 56 DJs in that area
So I got to thinking – how on
earth do you sort the wheat from the chaff?
And are any, let alone all, of those 56 DJs actually good enough for a wedding?
What sets apart a good
wedding DJ from a” guy down the pub”
What should you look for in
your wedding DJ?
Are they passionate? Are they actually a wedding
DJ? Wedding DJing is a specific skill (if
done properly). Its not just about
playing music and you would for any regular party, there should be an element
of MC to potentially organise the cake cutting, making sure the first dance
goes well, inviting family and friends to join in at the right time – the list
is long!
Richard
has been entertaining at weddings for 30 years, and is also highly experienced and
sought after in the events and hospitality industry
Are they professional? Just having a laptop, speakers and a couple
of flashing lights does not make a wedding DJ!
The lighting, sound and even appearance should be suitable for a wedding
– not for a night in a pub or a warehouse rave!
Your wedding reception will probably have a very diverse guest list, and
you will have styled your venue beautifully.
You don’t want that ruined by a wannabe superstar DJ in jeans pumping
Ibiza tunes while Granny is trying to waltz!
The disco will also form the backdrop to many photos – so I’m sure you
want elegant rather than the entire contents of Maplins with cables festooned
like tinsel!
We
are very aware of the look of the disco, Richard always DJs wedding in a dinner
jacket (except that one time dressed as a Jedi) and the disco is designed to be
elegant
Are they providing a personal service? With more and more agencies providing DJs to
venues and to brides and Grooms you may not actually know which DJ will turn up
at your wedding. Do they know you? Do you know them? Are they suitable for the style of wedding and
music that you want for your big day?
With single operators you can be sure that you will be entertained by
the actual person you have booked and discussed your day with
Silverball
Leisure actually consists of one person – Richard, although we can call on
experienced events professionals when required.
We say “we” because it sounds good!
Are they popular? Can you see reviews written by previous Brides
and Grooms? Facebook pages are great for
this as you can see if they are genuine reviews by having a peek at who wrote
them! Read the reviews – you really want
to be seeing something a bit deeper than “he had nice lights and played good music”
That’s the most basic of requirements.
See if they have gone the extra mile for a couple, added anything extra
to the day (especially service levels that you don’t pay for!)
All our reviews are
genuine, and many go into depth about why they recommend Silverball Leisure
Are they prepared? Can you turn to them if things go a bit off
plan? Does your DJ carry any bits and
pieces that will not only keep the party going but keep the whole day going?
We
carry our “Justin Case”, ranging from safety pins to confetti, bottle openers
to an actual cake knife “Just In Case”
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| The contents of "Justin" |
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| Pocket sized gavel for speeches |
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| Knife and Gavel |
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| Or beautiful cake knife - "Just In Case" |
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