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If you are
thinking about booking a Wedding DJ the following guide is designed
to help you make the right choice and make sure things go without
a hitch... well, except one thing of course!
Firstly, why should you book a Wedding DJ? After all, Warble’s Party
Bands provide pre-recorded music between sets anyway... well, here’s
why:
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A Wedding DJ has the ability to cover a wide variety of music and can handle
any last-minute or unusual song requests.
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A Wedding DJ plays the ‘original’ versions,
which sometimes can be difficult for a band to perform even with
the most talented of artists.
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A Wedding DJ does not need breaks. Whilst all of Warble’s
Party Bands will play pre-recorded music when they take a break
this is inevitably not as effective as having a DJ who can gauge
the audience every minute and adapt their playlist accordingly.
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A Wedding DJ requires less space and power. So, if space is a concern
at your venue booking a DJ is a great option for enabling the Party
to still go ahead.
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A Wedding DJ will also invariably be cheaper than a band and therefore
ideal for those on a tighter budget. As there are normally one
or two members of the DJs crew this means that the cost is kept
low with both personnel and also extra concerns such as the feeding
of the artist.
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A Wedding DJ can effectively manipulate their volume.
For venues where the level of sound is an issue (for example,
those fitted with decibel limiters) a DJ can provide the ideal
solution as they can easily turn up or down accordingly. Whilst
Warble’s bands
are extremely conscientious about this also and are able to play
quieter when necessary, a drummer can only play so soft before
it becomes detrimental to the Party-ness of the Party Band.
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A Wedding DJ can take requests. Booking a DJ gives you the flexibility
of allowing your guests to make requests both before and at the
time of your event.
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A Wedding DJ can be a fantastic master of ceremonies. A good DJ is a
confident, articulate and skilled orator, who is able to make relevant
announcements and introductions.
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A Wedding DJ can be the perfect addition. Warble Entertainment’s DJs
are happy to work alongside any ancillary entertainment you may already
have lined up. They are ideal for creating segue ways ‘into’ and ‘out’ of
a Party Bands set and for keeping the ‘groove’ going
before, between sets and after the Party Band has finished.
So, now you have the reasons why you should book a DJ, the following
outlines how you can find the ‘right’ DJ.
 Obviously, the first thing you will want when booking a DJ is to
make sure that they are the best possible quality, consummately professional
and know how to fill a dance floor! Through Warble Entertainment’s
stringent vetting process you can rest assured that this is what
you will get. All of Warble Entertainments DJs must provide pictures
of past events, lists of previous venues and clients, and client
references – all of which can be seen on their individual profiles.
In addition to this, all of the DJs must ensure that their equipment
is PAT tested so as to comply with The Electricity at Work Act 1989
and that they have adequate Public Liability Insurance (PLi).
Warble Entertainment will only list DJs who are of the highest quality
and carry the best equipment, thereby ensuring reliability and fantastic
performances.
Now you know that when you book a DJ through Warble Entertainment
you will only get the best, you need to narrow down who is right
for you? What music do you want played? (All of Warble Entertainment’s
DJs are happy to receive requests both before and during your event.)
Do you want the DJ to be ‘cheesy’, classic, 70’s
themed, 80’s themed... the list goes on. Do you want the DJ
to instigate games and be a ‘talker’? Or, would you rather
they just skilfully mix and let the evening unfold? A DJs tasks on
any given night can be varied and in order to find the ‘right’ one
for your event speak to one of Warble Entertainment’s Agents
who can offer friendly, impartial advice.
Additionally, take a look at the various packages that each individual
DJ offers. This will often help you to see if they perform regularly
for weddings, or, if they are more geared up for bars, pubs or nightclubs.
The various packages should also aid you in choosing the right set-up
for your event as you can be guided by your number of guests, the
size of the venue and if you have any specific requirements, such
as smoke machines, confetti canons, bubble machines, laser lighting,
etc...
So, you should now have a pretty good idea which DJ you are considering
booking. But, you call up and get a quote.... ‘How much!’ you
say, ‘a guy down the road says he’ll do it for £150’.
And, he’s probably telling the truth. But think about it, already
you will have established that by booking a DJ through Warble Entertainment
they will be:
- Stringently vetted to ensure reliability, professionalism and
experience
- Fully referenced
- PAT and PLi covered
- Versatile and able to offer many extras
- Carrying only the best possible equipment (with full back-up
in case of equipment failure)
- Backed by Warble Entertainment- meaning that if any problems
do arise you will have a team on hand 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week to provide support
Will the ‘guy down the road’ have all this? And would
it really be worth risking your special day for a few pounds? A higher
priced DJ invariably means that they are professional quality, ‘in-demand’ and
have fantastic experience and equipment... and wouldn’t this
be who you wanted at your event?
A few extra things to remember when booking a Wedding DJ
- Check with the venue where the DJ can park in relation to the
performance area and how easy unloading will be. Lots of stairs
or having to park quite a distance away from the performance area
could affect the timetable of your event. Make sure that this consideration
is discussed with the venue and if necessary ask them to have some
helpers for the DJ or trolleys available.
- Think about the best time for the DJ to arrive and be set-up
by, and make sure this fits in with how the venue does things.
If the room where the DJ is to perform is the same one where
the rest of the day’s events are taking place, think carefully
about your timings. Do you need the DJ to set-up earlier in the
day- before the meal perhaps? It may incur a little extra cost,
but it will mean the ambience of your big day is stress free.
- Treat the DJ well, keep them fed and watered and make sure they
have somewhere comfortable to change.
- Ensure some preparation for payment of the DJ has been considered
before the big day- maybe designate this task to the Best Man?
- Warble Entertainment represents only the most professional
and outstanding Wedding DJs. So, you can rest assured that when
booking a Wedding DJ with Warble your event will be one to remember.
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