How to choose your wedding DJ in Girona.
Nine questions that will save you surprises on the day. Written by a DJ who has played over 250 weddings.
Your DJ is one of the suppliers guests notice most, and one of the hardest to compare. Two quotes can look identical and hide huge differences in equipment, hours and peace of mind. These are the questions we recommend asking before you sign.
1. Who will actually DJ on the day?
Make sure the person you talk to is the one who'll be behind the decks. If the company has several DJs, ask for a name and speak to them first.
2. What if they fall ill?
Ask whether there's a backup DJ and whether they'll have your running order. We have two, with the same music and the same notes.
3. Does it cover the ceremony and drinks?
Many quotes only cover the dancing. At Girona venues the ceremony is often far from the party: ask whether there'll be a second system, a wireless mic for readings and someone on sound.
4. How many hours of dancing, and what does overtime cost?
Overtime is the most common source of surprises on the bill. Get the price in writing and how it's paid.
5. Exactly what equipment will they bring?
'Sound and lights' isn't enough. Ask how many speakers, whether there's a subwoofer, which lights, and whether the gear is their own. If you can, ask for photos of real set-ups in venues like yours.
6. Do they know the venue?
Every venue has its rules: volume limits, curfews and power points. A DJ who has worked there knows where the booth goes and how the room sounds. If not, ask whether they'll do a site visit.
7. How will we plan the music?
Look for someone who asks what you love and what you never want to hear, plans the key songs with you, and then knows how to read the room. A fixed list of 200 songs doesn't guarantee a good party.
8. What do other couples say?
Read recent reviews on Bodas.net and Google, not just the featured ones. Check whether they mention how the DJ was before the wedding, not only on the night.
9. What's included in the quote, and what isn't?
VAT, travel, set-up, the DJ's meal and extras like cold sparks or a projector. Everything in writing, with a contract that protects you.
If you like, we'll answer these nine questions for your wedding: tell us the date and venue and we'll send a tailored proposal.