1. Will you personally be the DJ for our reception?
2. How would you describe your “style” in making announcements?
3. Have you received any formal classroom training as a disc jockey?
4. How long have you been a disc jockey, and how many weddings have you performed at?
5. Have you handled events of my type and size before?
6. What are the reasons you think we should hire you?
7. Do you also Emcee the reception?
8. Do you provide an entertainment planner?
9. Do you carry liability insurance?
10. How will you be dressed?
11. Are you a member of a disc jockey organization (ex. MAPDJ)
12. What time do you arrive to setup your equipment?
13. How many hours is included in your packages?
14. How many songs do you have in your library?
15. What format is your music in? (i.e. records, cassettes, CD, MP3)
16. Do you play requests?
17. How do you stay current with your music library?
18. Do you provide cocktail/ dinner music?
19. Can we supply a “Do Not Play” music list?
20. Do you require a meal at the wedding? (a hungry DJ is an unhappy DJ, but never should be required)
21. Do you provide a wireless microphone for speeches?
22. Do you bring backup equipment with you?
23. Are basic effects lighting included?
24. Do you offer lighting and sound upgrades?
25. How many people will cover the event?
26. How many events do you DJ each year?
27. Do you perform at more than one event a day?
28. Is a deposit required? If so, how much?
29. When is the deposit due?
30. When is the final payment due?
31. Is gratuity included in the price?
32. What is the overtime charge?
33. Are there any additional charges not mentioned? (i.e. travel)
34. Do you provide a written contract and guarantee?
35. What are the refunds/cancellation terms?
36. Do you outsource your gigs?
37. What happens if you can’t make it to our event?
38. What is your policy on alcohol and smoking during our event?

Interesting Wedding Facts
•72% of all brides say they would have spent more time choosing their reception entertainment.

•Almost 100% say they would have spent more of their budget on the entertainment.

•During wedding planning, Brides say their highest priority is their attire, followed by the reception site
and caterer - reception entertainment is among the least of their priorities. Within one week after their reception, 78% of Brides say they would have made the entertainment their highest priority!

•When asked 81% of guests say the thing they remember most about a wedding is the entertainment.

•65% of all couples that chose a band to entertain at their wedding, said, if they had it to do over again, they would have chosen a disc jockey.
(source: adja.org)

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