FAQ
When should I hire a Wedding DJ?
Exactly when should you be booking your DJ before your wedding? If you asked that question and checked the national wedding websites, they might tell you that you should book your DJ only 6-9 months in advance. That is not the case in the areas we cover.
WHEN TO HIRE A WEDDING DJ?
2025 is going to be a record-breaking year in the number of weddings that will occur (since 1984), although we normally see couples hiring their wedding DJ 6-9 months in advance, we are suggesting that you do it much earlier 12-18 months in advance if you want to have a choice in DJs or other wedding vendors. Wedding DJs are in limited supply and the best wedding DJs are booking up faster than normal. Don’t be surprised if you reach out to your first 5+ DJs and find out that they are not available for your wedding date.
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD YOU BOOK A DJ FOR A WEDDING?
It fluctuates from year to year, but normally you want to reach out 9-12 months in advance for all your wedding vendors. In 2024 and 2025, due to the high number of weddings expected, you should be securing your first choice in wedding DJs at least 18+ months in advance. That means, as soon as you have locked in your venue and wedding date, you need to rush to secure your vendors while your first (and second and third) choice in wedding DJs are still open for your wedding.
Why should I hire a Wedding DJ?
Typically couples choose between DJs or live entertainment like a band. If you’re on the fence, here are some benefits of a wedding DJ.
It’s cost effective. Compared to a live band (or other live entertainment), DJs typically boast lower rates. This isn’t always true, but generally speaking, DJs require less housekeeping costs. Bands require more man power and potentially more travel costs because of their equipment.
Hear your favorite music—the way you remember it. If you chose Elton John’s “The Way You Look Tonight” as your first dance song because it conjures a specific romantic moment for you, it’s nice to know it will sound the same way as the time you fell in love with it. The same can be said when it comes to listening to any of your wedding songs post-celebration.
DJs can read the crowd. All performers should have some ability to read the room, but DJs have the unique ability to be able to shift musical direction with just a few key mixing elements. Bands, on the other hand, will typically have to finish out a song even if the crowd doesn’t seem to enjoy it. Bands also tend to have a set lineup that they stick to for formal events.