3 Questions to Ask Before Booking Your Wedding DJ

Your DJ sets the tone for every event of your wedding weekend — from the first welcome drink to the last song of the reception. Three questions tell you quickly whether someone is built for it.

One: have you run a multi-day South Asian wedding, and do you MC as well as DJ? A full weekend and a single reception night are different jobs, and the announcements, cues and timeline come with them.

Two: how do you handle song requests and our must-play and do-not-play lists? Your preferences should steer the set, with requests weighed against the room instead of running the floor.

Three: are you insured, and can I see real, unedited footage of a dance floor? Those two answers tell you whether the person is running a business or winging it.

Most importantly: have a call. You should feel like your DJ understands your families, your crowd and your vibe.