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Disc Jockey – 12 Questions to ask before hiring a DJ in Northwest Indiana

Northwest Indiana disc jockey (DJs) companies are popping up all over. This also means more and more disc jockey companies are entering the wedding disc jockey market. Photographers and uplighting companies are now offering their services and a disc jockey as a package deal. More disc jockeys means more options, more competition, more savings for you, but also less reliable disc jockey companies.

You will want to find a Northwest Indiana based disc jockey company to give you the best quality for your money. Your wedding is a once in a lifetime event and a cheap company is cheap for a reason. Stress free weddings are a result of proper planning and research.

Take the time to browse several disc jockey websites to get an idea of what you like and then contact the companies for further information. How fast does the company respond to your email or voicemail (assuming you left a voicemail)? Customer service should be number 1 as it is an indicator of the service on your wedding day.

When you contact the disc jockey company, here are 12 questions to ask.

1. How long have you been in business? Will the company be in business on your wedding day?
2. Do you have references? Are reviews available?
3. Where are you based out of? Do you want a company that is locally based or that has offices far away?
4. Are you licensed and insured? Businesses should carry liability insurance to cover their businesses and the consumer. Many halls and venues require proof of liability  insurance.
5. Is there a contract? It is extremely important to have your wedding date confirmed in writing.
6. What is your attire? Please specify the type of apparel for your occasion.
7. What kind of back up plan do you have in place in case there is a problem at my event? What happens if something breaks? Is there an attendant to fix equipment or software malfunctions?
8. What kind of equipment do you use? Find out if they use a professional grade equipment. You do not want illegally acquired music, only a computer for music, or radio shack equipment. Most dj equipment costs $100s if not $1000s for each individual piece.
9. What types of packages do you offer and what do they include? Do they provide ceremony sound, handle all the announcements, coordination of the evening, dance floor lighting, uplighting, props, etc?
10. How much do you charge? What are the add-ons, additional fees, or hidden fees?
11. Do you belong to any organizations, have awards or accreditations? Do they get continuous training, education, and put extra effort into their job?
12. What experience and skills do you have? Disc Jockeys are also the Master of Ceremonies (announcers), light jockey, and sometimes the wedding coordinator.

Again, a cheap disc jockey company is cheap for a reason. Now that you have asked the above 12 questions and gathered other information, you are better off to make an educated choice of which Northwest Indiana disc jockey company is appropriate for your wedding.

Want to find out more about hiring a Northwest Indiana disc jockey (DJ) for your event? For a professional disc jockey, click the contact us picture on the right.