15 Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Band Or Dj For Your Wedding Reception

<h1>15 Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Band Or Dj For Your Wedding Reception</h1>Author: <a title="Jasmine Macdonald" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/jasmine-macdonald/86138.htm">Jasmine Macdonald</a> If your like most blushing brides, hiring a band or a DJ for your wedding reception may seem like a daunting task; however with the proper information it can be a lot of fun. Here is a list of questions you might want to bring along with you when meeting a Band or DJ for the first time. <ul> <li>Are you represented by an Agency or are you independent?</li> <li>What will you be wearing?</li> <li>What are the set lengths (Bands should play 45 minutes on the hour with a 15-minute break). How many breaks will you take? How long? Will you play a CD during this time?</li> <li>Do you carry carry backup gear in case of a power failure?</li> <li>To date how many events have you worked (200 or more is safe).</li> <li>Do you have the appropriate music and variety for our function. Can I see a song list?</li> <li>Do you play requests from the guests?</li> <li>How long do you generally get set up prior to the guests arriving?</li> <li>Are you licensed and insured?</li> <li>Can you provide me with references? (Be sure to follow up with them)</li> <li>Do you ever play more than one engagement in a day?</li> <li>How much deposit do you need? What are your cancellation and refund policies? (Get this in writing!)</li> <li>Will someone be able to act as an emcee?</li> <li>Is performing a hobby or a full-time job?</li> </ul> When calling the references the band/DJ provided you here are some questions you might want to ask. <ul> <li> Did the band/DJ show up on time?</li> <li>Were they professional? </li> <li>Did they return phone calls and communicate with you well? </li> <li>Did they know what you wanted? </li> <li>Did they play a good set? </li> <li>Did they break down the equipment on time? </li> <li>How did they interact with guests? Any problems?</li> </ul>About the Author: Jasmine MacDonald is the editor of <a href="http://www.funweddings.blogspot.com">Fun Weddings</a> and <a href="http://www.merrybrides.blogspot.com">Merry Brides</a> which will provide you with daily ideas and tips to help you plan the perfect wedding while staying within your budget. Jasmine can also help you design your very own wedding website to keep your friends and family updated about your wedding plans. Check out a Free Trial offer at <a>Merry Bridals</a>.Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/marriage-articles/15-questions-to-ask-before-hiring-a-band-or-dj-for-your-wedding-reception-793468.html" title="15 Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Band Or Dj For Your Wedding Reception">15 Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Band Or Dj For Your Wedding Reception</a>

If your like most blushing brides, hiring a band or a DJ for your wedding reception may seem like a daunting task; however with the proper information it can be a lot of fun.

Here is a list of questions you might want to bring along with you when meeting a Band or DJ for the first time.

Are you represented by an Agency or are you independent?

What will you be wearing?

What are the set lengths (Bands should play 45 minutes on the hour with a 15-minute break). How many breaks will you take? How long? Will you play a CD during this time?

Do you carry carry backup gear in case of a power failure?

To date how many events have you worked (200 or more is safe).

Do you have the appropriate music and variety for our function. Can I see a song list?

Do you play requests from the guests?

How long do you generally get set up prior to the guests arriving?

Are you licensed and insured?

Can you provide me with references? (Be sure to follow up with them)

Do you ever play more than one engagement in a day?

How much deposit do you need? What are your cancellation and refund policies? (Get this in writing!)

Will someone be able to act as an emcee?

Is performing a hobby or a full-time job?

When calling the references the band/DJ provided you here are some questions you might want to ask.

Did the band/DJ show up on time?

Were they professional?

Did they return phone calls and communicate with you well?

Did they know what you wanted?

Did they play a good set?

Did they break down the equipment on time?

How did they interact with guests? Any problems?

Jasmine MacDonald is the editor of Fun Weddings and Merry Brides which will provide you with daily ideas and tips to help you plan the perfect wedding while staying within your budget. Jasmine can also help you design your very own wedding website to keep your friends and family updated about your wedding plans. Check out a Free Trial offer at Merry Bridals.

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