The right wedding DJs should be your go-to for the services that put your wedding reception over-the-top. The best DJs can provide all of that with customized service and the back-ups that ensure your dream wedding reception occurs without a hitch.

Finding the best wedding DJ for your big day does come with a few, “yes, but…” As tempting as it might be to choose the cheapest DJ for your wedding reception, the best Chicagoland wedding DJs come with guarantees that make it worth the time to find the right service.

What to Look for in a Wedding DJ Service

• State-of-the-art equipment (be concerned if the DJ won’t show it)
• Back-up staffing (in case of an emergency)
• Experience at wedding venues and providing service to wedding DJs throughout Chicago
• Excellent reviews on social media and review sites (i.e the Knot, Wedding Wire, etc.)
• Contract fine print about the amount of time the DJ plays
• “Extras” for easy wedding planning (i.e. lighting, photo booth, etc.)

Wedding DJ Red flags

• No business address
• Wedding DJ services that don’t communicate or return calls
• Overtime fees that can add to the wedding DJ cost
• Lack of back-up equipment or another experienced professional (in case of an emergency)

Questions to Ask a Wedding DJ Service

• “Is there a DJ available on our wedding date?”
• “Do your DJs have experience working at other weddings?”
• “What is the total wedding DJ cost? What is included in the cost? Are there any overtime fees?”
• “Is there a travel fee charged for coming to the venue?”
• “Have you ever been to my venue?”
• “Does your wedding DJ service have insurance? Can you provide proof of insurance?”
• “What do your DJs do if they have an emergency or equipment breaks down?”
• “Do you offer any other services?”
• “Does the cost include dinner music? Can your DJ emcee the dinner (if needed) and reception?”
• “Can we meet? What is the best way to contact you as we plan our wedding reception?”

What to Expect from a Quality Wedding DJ Service

• Prompt communication
• Long play list of music
• Business address (be wary of amateur wedding DJs who don’t have a set business)
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Back-up wedding DJs (in case the DJ is sick, hurt, or has a family emergency)
• Set fees (with no surprise additional fees)
• Package deals with additional services
• Packed dance floor