{"id":493,"date":"2019-10-23T15:18:39","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T14:18:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.encoremusicians.com\/?p=493"},"modified":"2023-12-28T16:04:27","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T16:04:27","slug":"wedding-planning-how-to-find-and-hire-a-dj-for-your-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-planning-how-to-find-and-hire-a-dj-for-your-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding DJ Booking Guide &#8211; 2024 Prices, Advice and FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>So, your wedding&#8217;s coming up and you need to know how to find a &#8220;good <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/occasions\/wedding\/djs\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"15\" title=\"Hire Wedding DJs\">wedding DJ<\/a> near me&#8221; who can keep your guests dancing throughout the night?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enter the wedding DJ. This humble character standing behind the decks can be the difference between your guests sitting around, or pulling unforgettable shapes on the dance-floor. You could consider becoming a DIY wedding DJ but if you&#8217;d rather let a professional take charge of the turntables, we can point you in the right direction to have your very own Martin Garrix or Calvin Harris experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-hire-musician-long-button\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browse all musicians\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/djs?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=wedding-dj-booking-guide&#038;utm_content=button-category-djs\"><span class='mb-text'>Browse all Wedding DJs \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>At Encore, we&#8217;ve helped thousands of wedding couples choose the perfect musicians for their weddings. So, we&#8217;ve put together this handy guide to cover everything you could possibly want to know about booking a DJ for your event, making us one of the best wedding DJ websites out there!<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll be covering how to pick a good wedding DJ, the average cost of a wedding DJ in the UK, and how to choose a top wedding setlist, and much more.<\/p>\n<p>Keep on reading for all things DJ!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve already decided to hire your dream wedding DJ and you\u2019re looking for available options, you can either:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare prices and contact over <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/djs?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-dj-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-djs\">120 fantastic wedding DJs available in the UK<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact our friendly bookings team to discuss your requirements: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:bookings@encoremusicians.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bookings@encoremusicians.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Contents:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#one\"><strong>The Basics<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#one.1\">What are the different types of wedding DJs?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#one.2\">Should I get a DJ for my wedding?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two\"><strong>Equipment &amp; Setup<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#two.1\">How much space does a wedding DJ need?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.2\">What equipment do I need to provide?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.3\">Do I need to provide food for a wedding DJ?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.4\">Can a wedding DJ perform outside?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.5\">What dress code can I expect?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.6\">How long will the DJ perform for?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.7\">Do I need to provide parking?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.8\">How long do setup and soundcheck take?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three\"><strong>Repertoire<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#three.1\">Can wedding DJs take song requests?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three.2\">What songs do wedding DJs normally play?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four\"><strong>Booking<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#four.1\">How far in advance should I book?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four.2\">How much does it cost to book a wedding DJ?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four.3\">Do I have to pay for travel expenses?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four.4\">How do I handle contracts and payment?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a id=\"one\"><\/a><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">The Basics<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_57_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69d0bfdc7bd80\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" 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href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-planning-how-to-find-and-hire-a-dj-for-your-wedding\/#Should-I-get-a-DJ-for-my-wedding\" title=\"Should I get a DJ for my wedding?\">Should I get a DJ for my wedding?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-planning-how-to-find-and-hire-a-dj-for-your-wedding\/#How-much-space-does-a-wedding-DJ-need\" title=\"How much space does a wedding DJ need?\">How much space does a wedding DJ need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-planning-how-to-find-and-hire-a-dj-for-your-wedding\/#What-equipment-do-I-need-to-provide\" title=\"What equipment do I need to provide?\">What equipment do I need to provide?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-planning-how-to-find-and-hire-a-dj-for-your-wedding\/#Do-I-need-to-provide-food-for-a-wedding-DJ\" title=\"Do I need to provide food for a wedding DJ?\">Do I need to provide food for a wedding DJ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-planning-how-to-find-and-hire-a-dj-for-your-wedding\/#Can-a-wedding-DJ-perform-outside\" title=\"Can a wedding DJ perform outside?\">Can a wedding DJ perform outside?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-planning-how-to-find-and-hire-a-dj-for-your-wedding\/#What-dress-code-can-I-expect\" title=\"What dress code can I expect?\">What dress code can I expect?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-planning-how-to-find-and-hire-a-dj-for-your-wedding\/#How-long-will-the-DJ-perform-for\" title=\"How long will the DJ perform for?\">How long will the DJ perform for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-planning-how-to-find-and-hire-a-dj-for-your-wedding\/#Do-I-need-to-provide-parking\" title=\"Do I need to provide parking?\">Do I need to provide parking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-planning-how-to-find-and-hire-a-dj-for-your-wedding\/#How-long-do-setup-and-soundcheck-take\" title=\"How long do setup and soundcheck take?\">How long do setup and soundcheck take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-planning-how-to-find-and-hire-a-dj-for-your-wedding\/#Can-wedding-DJs-take-song-requests\" title=\"Can wedding DJs take song requests?\">Can wedding DJs take song requests?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-planning-how-to-find-and-hire-a-dj-for-your-wedding\/#What-songs-do-wedding-DJs-normally-play\" title=\"What songs do wedding DJs normally play?\">What songs do wedding DJs normally play?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-planning-how-to-find-and-hire-a-dj-for-your-wedding\/#How-far-in-advance-should-I-book\" title=\"How far in advance should I book?\">How far in advance should I book?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-planning-how-to-find-and-hire-a-dj-for-your-wedding\/#How-much-does-it-cost-to-book-a-wedding-DJ\" title=\"How much does it cost to book a wedding DJ?\">How much does it cost to book a wedding DJ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-planning-how-to-find-and-hire-a-dj-for-your-wedding\/#Do-I-have-to-pay-for-travel-expenses\" title=\"Do I have to pay for travel expenses?\">Do I have to pay for travel expenses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-planning-how-to-find-and-hire-a-dj-for-your-wedding\/#Download-our-Free-Ultimate-Wedding-Planning-Checklist-PDF\" title=\"Download our Free Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist [PDF]\">Download our Free Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist [PDF]<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-planning-how-to-find-and-hire-a-dj-for-your-wedding\/#How-do-I-handle-contracts-and-payment\" title=\"How do I handle contracts and payment?\">How do I handle contracts and payment?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-are-the-different-types-of-wedding-DJs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><a id=\"one.1\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What are the different types of wedding DJs?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When people think of DJs, they often imagine they&#8217;re all the same, but there are as many types of DJ as there are musical genres\u2014DJs will typically know quite a variety of music, but there are also DJs who specialise in certain genres\/styles. And yes, if you have a favourite musical genre, then there will be <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/djs?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-dj-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-djs\">the perfect DJ for you out there<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mainstream wedding DJs: <\/strong>These are DJs who specialise in providing a wide range of music to suit the tastes of all your guests. That usually means a mix of classic pop and rock hits, as well as the usual crowd-pleasers and singalong songs that you&#8217;d expect on a wedding playlist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DJ live:\u00a0<\/strong>DJ live acts incorporate one or two live musicians into their sets\u2014usually a saxophone player or drummer. They&#8217;re perfect if you&#8217;re looking for something with a bit more live excitement and audience interaction. If you&#8217;re on the search for the perfect DJ Live act, we work with some fantastic groups on Encore &#8211; DJ and <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/saxophonists\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Hire Saxophonists\">Saxophonist<\/a> weddings seem to be a popular option at the moment. Take a look at some of these <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/dj-lives?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-dj-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-dj-lives\">great DJ live acts <\/a>for some inspiration!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Disco and Funk DJs: <\/strong>Disco specialist DJs will focus on the best hits of the 80s; wedding discos are truly their bread and butter. So, grab your flairs and jump aboard the soul train!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vintage DJs: <\/strong>If you&#8217;re not so keen on listening to chart hits on your wedding night, why not consider a vintage DJ? These DJs will mix in the best 20s jazz hits to keep both old and young swinging the night away.<\/p>\n<p><strong>World DJs: <\/strong>Looking for some Afrobeats, Latin grooves or an Indian wedding DJ? Booking a world DJ is the way to go!<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q58XUy9M0Xc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/All-The-Feels-Collective?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-dj-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-all-the-feels-collective\">All The Feels Collective<\/a> combine live <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singers\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"11\" title=\"Hire Singers\">singers<\/a> and instruments with their wizardry on the decks to create an unforgettable performance\u2014DJ Alice shows us how it&#8217;s done<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should-I-get-a-DJ-for-my-wedding\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><a id=\"one.2\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Should I get a DJ for my wedding?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Live music is one of the highlights of any wedding celebration. Particularly now that music is so easily available via streaming platforms, booking live music is a sure way to make your wedding a memorable occasion, whether that&#8217;s for your wedding breakfast as classy background music, or for the wedding party later on, to get the dance-floor moving.<\/p>\n<p>But which is the best choice? A band or DJ for your wedding?<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;d always recommend that if you have the budget, opt for a live band. While the best DJs will often include some of their own artistry in the set, nothing creates a party atmosphere like having live musicians. This why we pride ourselves on having some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/wedding-bands?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-dj-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-wedding-bands\">best wedding bands<\/a> in the UK signed up to Encore and ready to book.<\/p>\n<p>However, couples tend to book wedding DJs in these situations:<\/p>\n<p><strong>DJ as a cheaper alternative to a band:\u00a0<\/strong>a <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/wedding-bands\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Hire Wedding Bands\">wedding band<\/a> can cost anywhere between \u00a3800-\u00a32000, whereas DJs typically charge between \u00a3200-\u00a3500. So, if you&#8217;re looking to save on expenses, a wedding DJ hire could be a great option for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DJ as an addition to the band:\u00a0<\/strong>if you&#8217;ve already booked live music, you can keep the dance floor pumping by having a DJ take the musical baton once your band has finished. Some bands will offer to provide this service themselves as well.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll talk more about DJ quotes for a wedding below.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_525\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-525\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/occasions\/wedding\/djs?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-dj-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-occasion-wedding-djs\"><img data-attachment-id=\"525\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-planning-how-to-find-and-hire-a-dj-for-your-wedding\/nj-wedding-dj-service-1-800-jam-music-setup\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/nj-wedding-dj-service-1-800-jam-music-setup.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"nj-wedding-dj-service-1-800-jam-music-setup\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Courtesy of 1800jammusic.com&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/nj-wedding-dj-service-1-800-jam-music-setup.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/nj-wedding-dj-service-1-800-jam-music-setup.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-525 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/nj-wedding-dj-service-1-800-jam-music-setup.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A Wedding DJ's view of the dance-floor\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/nj-wedding-dj-service-1-800-jam-music-setup.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/nj-wedding-dj-service-1-800-jam-music-setup.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/nj-wedding-dj-service-1-800-jam-music-setup.jpg?resize=267%2C200&amp;ssl=1 267w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-525\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/occasions\/wedding\/djs?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-dj-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-occasion-wedding-djs\">Wedding DJ<\/a>&#8216;s view of the dance-floor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"enquiry-widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__title\">Need to hire a wedding DJ?<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__description\">Get instant quotes from our selection of the UK's top wedding DJs.<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__list\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"enquiry-widget__item__icon\">\u2b50<\/span>Over 13,000+ 5 Reviews\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"enquiry-widget__item__icon\">\ud83e\udd1d<\/span>Trusted by event planners\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"enquiry-widget__item__icon\">\u23f0<\/span>Quotes within 30 minutes\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com?enquiry=DJ&amp;utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog_enquiry_widget&amp;utm_content=weddingDJ\"target=\"_blank\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"enquiry-widget__button maxbutton-3 maxbutton maxbutton-search-musicians\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mb-text\">Get free quotes<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__footer\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.trustpilot.com\/review\/encoremusicians.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:14px\">Rated Excellent<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/img\/trustpilot\/trustpilot-stars.png?w=770&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Encore's Trustpilot rating - Excellent\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"enquiry-widget__footer__reviews\">See our <strong>212<\/strong> reviews on Trustpilot\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"two\"><\/a><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Equipment &amp; Setup<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the great things about opting for a DJ, or even a DJ and instrumental combination, is that the technical requirements are far simpler than those of a band. Many DJs will bring their complete set up with them, leaving little for you to worry about.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-much-space-does-a-wedding-DJ-need\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><a id=\"two.1\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How much space does a wedding DJ need?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A wedding DJ with their equipment will usually take up no more than 2m x 3m. If you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/dj-lives?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-dj-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-dj-lives\">booking a DJ Live act<\/a>, add another metre for every additional musician booked.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-equipment-do-I-need-to-provide\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><a id=\"two.2\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What equipment do I need to provide?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/occasions\/wedding\/djs?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-dj-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-djs\">Wedding DJs<\/a> will usually have their own decks, high-quality PA sound system, microphones, and many have disco lighting. The quality of their gear makes a big difference to the quality of the sound and experience they create\u2014more expensive DJs are often the ones who have better equipment, with this investment in quality and experience reflected in their cost.<\/p>\n<p>Always check with the DJ whether they need extra equipment for their performance, as often your wedding venue may be able to provide additional lights or PA speakers to enhance the experience.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">It\u2019s important to check your venue\u2019s license details; they may have a cut-off time at which music will have to stop. In addition, it\u2019s a good idea to ask the venue if they require the DJ to provide proof of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) for any electrical equipment brought on site. An up-to-date PAT certificate proves that equipment has been checked for safety within the last year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"doineedtoprovidefood\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-I-need-to-provide-food-for-a-wedding-DJ\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><a id=\"two.3\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Do I need to provide food for a wedding DJ?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Musicians will appreciate some bottled water upon arrival. Meals are always welcome, though generally not required unless your event is at dinner-time.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"canajazzbandplayoutside\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-a-wedding-DJ-perform-outside\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><a id=\"two.4\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Can a wedding DJ perform outside?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, as long as the weather is warm enough and adequate shelter (a gazebo or marquee that completely covers the performers) plus a power source is provided. Be sure to tell the DJ if they are expected to play outside, as it will affect their preparations!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whatdresscodecaniexpect\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-dress-code-can-I-expect\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><a id=\"two.5\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What dress code can I expect?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wedding DJs will usually dress to suit the style of the event\u2014if they are vintage DJs they might come in a 30s-style suit or dress, but a mainstream wedding DJ will usually dress the same way as your guests. If you have a particular dress code, it&#8217;s always worth checking your DJ can stick to this.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whatdresscodecaniexpect\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-long-will-the-DJ-perform-for\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><a id=\"two.6\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How long will the DJ perform for?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Usually, DJ sets last 2-3 hours. However, DJs can often perform sets of anywhere up to 3-4 hours, and even longer if they are given the proper notice.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"doineedtoprovideparking\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-I-need-to-provide-parking\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><a id=\"two.7\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Do I need to provide parking?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, a DJ will generally have a lot of kit to transport, unless they specify otherwise. If there is no parking near the door, they will need to be able to unload and then move the car.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"howlongdoessetupandsoundchecktake\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-long-do-setup-and-soundcheck-take\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><a id=\"two.8\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How long do setup and soundcheck take?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Roughly 45 minutes to an hour. This will give them time to load in their gear, get warmed up, and sound-check within the wedding venue.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2481\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2481\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Mark-Green?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-dj-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-mark-green\"><img data-attachment-id=\"2481\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-planning-how-to-find-and-hire-a-dj-for-your-wedding\/969c434f4f5c368e072eddaf2cb7aa6f\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/969c434f4f5c368e072eddaf2cb7aa6f.jpg?fit=740%2C578&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,578\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"969c434f4f5c368e072eddaf2cb7aa6f\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/969c434f4f5c368e072eddaf2cb7aa6f.jpg?fit=300%2C234&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/969c434f4f5c368e072eddaf2cb7aa6f.jpg?fit=740%2C578&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2481 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/969c434f4f5c368e072eddaf2cb7aa6f.jpg?resize=740%2C578&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Encore DJ, Mark Green\" width=\"740\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/969c434f4f5c368e072eddaf2cb7aa6f.jpg?w=740&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/969c434f4f5c368e072eddaf2cb7aa6f.jpg?resize=300%2C234&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/969c434f4f5c368e072eddaf2cb7aa6f.jpg?resize=370%2C289&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/969c434f4f5c368e072eddaf2cb7aa6f.jpg?resize=270%2C211&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/969c434f4f5c368e072eddaf2cb7aa6f.jpg?resize=385%2C300&amp;ssl=1 385w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/969c434f4f5c368e072eddaf2cb7aa6f.jpg?resize=570%2C445&amp;ssl=1 570w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/969c434f4f5c368e072eddaf2cb7aa6f.jpg?resize=256%2C200&amp;ssl=1 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Encore DJ, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Mark-Green?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-dj-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-mark-green\">Mark Green<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"three\"><\/a><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Repertoire<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-wedding-DJs-take-song-requests\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><a id=\"three.1\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Can wedding DJs take song requests?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes! Unlike live musicians who need to learn music before performing it, your DJ can play just about any song you ask them for. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/djs?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-dj-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-djs\">browse our varied list of DJs<\/a> to suit all events and ask them specific questions to tailor your experience to your needs.<\/p>\n<p>However, we recommend that you send your DJ a list of the tracks you&#8217;d like them to include in their set before the wedding as some might not be able to find more esoteric requests on the night. You could even ask your guests to recommend a song when you send them their invitation and get them to help with the wedding music playlist!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-songs-do-wedding-DJs-normally-play\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><a id=\"three.2\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What songs do wedding DJs normally play?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Uptown Funk \u2013 Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars<\/li>\n<li>Happy \u2013 Pharrell Williams<\/li>\n<li>24K Magic \u2013 Bruno Mars<\/li>\n<li>I Want You Back \u2013 The Jackson 5<\/li>\n<li>I Gotta Feeling \u2013 The Black Eyed Peas<\/li>\n<li>Dynamite \u2013 Taio Cruz<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t Stop Believin\u2019 \u2013 Journey<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Get Lucky \u2013 Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams<\/li>\n<li>Blurred Lines \u2013 Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams<\/li>\n<li>Wanna Be Startin\u2019 Something \u2013 Michael Jackson<\/li>\n<li>Can\u2019t Stop the Feeling! \u2013 Justin Timberlake<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hey Ya! \u2013 Outkast<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Way You Look Tonight \u2013 Michael Bubl\u00e9<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twist &amp; Shout \u2013 The Beatles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September \u2013 Earth, Wind &amp; Fire<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signed, Sealed, Delivered \u2013 Stevie Wonder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9IawcP8ymhc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>DJ Live act, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/FreddydeLord?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-dj-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-freddydelord\">Freddy de Lord<\/a>, shows just how electric the atmosphere created by a DJ and live instruments<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"four\"><\/a><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Booking a wedding DJ<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"howfarinadvanceshouldibook\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-far-in-advance-should-I-book\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"four.1\"><\/a>How far in advance should I book?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We recommend booking ahead as soon as possible. On busy dates around Christmas and weekends during the summer wedding season, DJs tend to get booked up months (or even years!) in advance.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whatsthetypicalpriceforaharp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-much-does-it-cost-to-book-a-wedding-DJ\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"four.2\"><\/a>How much does it cost to book a wedding DJ?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wedding DJ prices will depend on a number of factors. DJs with more experience and expensive equipment will tend to charge more, and bookings during peak wedding season may also be slightly more expensive.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tablepress-1_wrapper\" class=\"dataTables_wrapper no-footer\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-1\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1 dataTable no-footer\" role=\"grid\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\" role=\"row\">\n<th class=\"column-1 sorting\" tabindex=\"0\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" aria-controls=\"tablepress-1\" aria-label=\"\u00a0: activate to sort column ascending\"><\/th>\n<th class=\"column-2 sorting\" tabindex=\"0\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" aria-controls=\"tablepress-1\" aria-label=\"Hobbyist \/ Student: activate to sort column ascending\">Hobbyist \/ Student<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-3 sorting\" tabindex=\"0\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" aria-controls=\"tablepress-1\" aria-label=\"Professional: activate to sort column ascending\">Professional<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-4 sorting\" tabindex=\"0\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" aria-controls=\"tablepress-1\" aria-label=\"High-end \/ Luxury: activate to sort column ascending\">High-end \/ Luxury<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\" role=\"row\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">DJ<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">\u00a3250<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">\u00a3500<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">\u00a3900+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\" role=\"row\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">DJ Live (+ sax)<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">\u00a3350<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">\u00a3600<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">\u00a31000+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\" role=\"row\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">DJ Live (+ sax + percussion)<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">\u00a3450<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">\u00a3700<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">\u00a31100+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>These are average wedding DJ costs that are based on thousands of quotes that DJs have provided to customers through the Encore platform; they are intended to give you an idea of starting prices, rather than a precise costing but as always, we recommend that you <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/occasions\/wedding\/djs?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-dj-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-occasion-wedding-djs\">contact one of our wedding-specific DJs<\/a> to see what their cost would be for you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-I-have-to-pay-for-travel-expenses\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"four.3\"><\/a>Do I have to pay for travel expenses?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most DJs will include travel expenses in their quote as transporting their equipment requires them to drive to the venues themselves. This is usually charged at a rate of around 45p per mile. Booking a local DJ is a great way to reduce travel expenses. 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Our bookings process is very straightforward, and once you have confirmed a booking with your chosen DJ, contracts and payments will be handled painlessly and effortlessly by our secure payments system.<\/p>\n<p>It saves you precious wedding planning time and effort, as you won\u2019t waste hours contacting DJs who can\u2019t make your date or travel to your venue. 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It\u2019s always a good idea, however, to make sure that your DJ knows how weddings work and how to work the crowd. Building an incredible atmosphere at a wedding is a very different thing from playing a club night or a <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/corporate\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"Hire Musicians for Corporate Events\">corporate<\/a> event. They\u2019ll need to be confident in playing for a mixed crowd of people of different ages and potentially different social backgrounds, too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What music do you have?<\/strong> <strong>Can you play our favourite songs? And crucially, can you play the song we want for our first dance?<\/strong> Most DJs these days will have a near limitless range of tracks, thanks to the freedom that comes with digitalised music. But it&#8217;s still worth checking with them before the wedding!<\/li>\n<li><strong>How long will you play for, and how many breaks will you take?<\/strong> Check that they\u2019ll set up music to continue playing during those breaks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Questions to ask your DJ after booking:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Congratulations on finding your DJ! Now all you need to do is put the final arrangements in place. And, of course, chat about the styles of music they\u2019ll play on the day plus give them the lowdown on the songs you\u2019re most excited to hear.<\/p>\n<p>Ask them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What time will you arrive?<\/strong> Early is good. 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