Picking the Right Cincinnati Wedding DJ

Looking for a great wedding DJ in the Cincinnati area? Here is a guide to five wedding DJs in the Cincinnati area. If your wedding reception isn't planed for central Cincinnati, don't despair; many of the DJ's below service areas throughout the Cincinnati area. They may charge proportionately for travel costs. Most wedding DJs in Cincinnati will create a unique music program to suit your style. Before contacting the Cincinnati Wedding DJs below, it will be helpful to jot down a few ideas about how you envision your wedding reception entertainment.

River City Entertainment is a wedding DJ in Cincinnati, Ohio that is locally owned and operated. The company website emphasizes versatility. You can have dancing, singing or simply music. A plus for Spanish speakers is a bilingual service. The company also can stage a karaoke contest. Check the website for contact information and to get a consultation to find out about prices for your Cincinnati area wedding reception.

A Solid Gold Sound is a Cincinnati area wedding DJ that is similarly flexible. The cost is around $495 for four hours depending on your requirements. This Cincinnati wedding DJ has been in business for nearly 25 years. Check the website to find out more about prices and contact details.

Hey Mr. DJ has a website that includes a helpful sample wedding video. The service includes a separate DJ and Master of Ceremonies which are bookable for 6 hour time slots.

Entertain Cincy is a Cincinnati wedding DJ company which has three different wedding packages from $495 to $795. You can tailor your package to include extras like a mirror ball, microphone, gobo lights.

Wanda Kay is another Cincinnati Wedding DJ. You can either hire Wanda Kay or one of her many contacts. The music catalog includes bluegrass, rap, pop, classic and more. The service also includes games to entertain guests at your Cincinnati area wedding.

Many of these Cincinnati Wedding DJ companies do not include exact pricing information on websites, because it is prone to vary depending on your requirements. The key is to contact the company with a general idea of what you have in mind. Also, personal experience is invaluable, so ask your friend if there are any Cincinnati area wedding DJs that you would recommend. As well, many DJ companies offer a free consultation. You can also ask to speak or see testimonials of previous customers.

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Checklist For Hiring The Perfect Wedding DJ

Marriage is the most memorable event of one’s life and everyone wants to make it a very special day. So, when you plan your wedding don’t forget the importance of a wedding DJ. A wedding DJ can really make your special event the best while impressing your guests. But, choosing the right wedding DJ can be quite challenging because if the requirements for the perfect wedding DJ are not met your special occasion cannot succeed. Below is a checklist that should be kept in mind before hiring a wedding DJ:

* You should ask your wedding DJ to provide local references. For instance, if you live in New York and wish to organize a successful wedding party, then you should go for the BEST New York DJ. The key to a professional wedding DJ is word-of-mouth advertising and repeat business. Ask for phone numbers or email addresses of their past customers and have questions prepared to ask them about their experiences with that New York DJ. You can also search for New York DJs on the internet. This way you will find more opportunities and will save a lot of money and time.

* Off course you will hate to worry about the microphone or speakers dying or screeching in the middle of your reception. So, make sure your wedding DJ have made an investment in the latest equipment and having all professional equipment, no home speakers and home-built lights.

* You will need music for every movement including the interlude, prelude music, the processional, the recessional, the first dance, the last dance, mother/son dance, cake cutting, bouquet toss, dance music etc. So, your New York DJ's music library should be on digital compact disc and should have everything from oldies, disco, big band, rock, country. Plus, they should also buy any of your special songs that you may want to play on your special day.

* You should find a wedding DJ who will play the right music and entertain everyone at the same time. Be sure that your wedding DJ is experienced and offer appropriate music at appropriate times. Dinner music should be played during the meal and dance or upbeat music after.

* Do NOT go for lower prices. Instead, research and compare the experience, prices, and discounts and then choose the right wedding DJ. You might find a bargain New York DJ where you get more than your money’s worth but they are extremely hard to find. There are some New York DJs that will try to take advantage of you and charge you too much especially if you wait until the last minute to hire a wedding DJ

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Replace Your Wedding DJ With An iPod

by: Tim and Tammy Smith

Whether its true or not, most everyone agrees that wedding DJs are expensive. A popular tip circulating the net is to replace your wedding DJ with an iPod and DJ your reception yourself. While this may sound like a great idea, there are some things to consider. Just as with any do-it-yourself project, you must be aware of all facets before you start.

The first most important job for a good DJ is to play music that the crowd enjoys. A simple shuffle has no way of knowing who is dancing to what. A person does need to run things, but not just any person will do. Putting your 12 year old nephew won't do you any good. The person in charge of the music needs a large amount of music knowledge. A good DJ should have this knowledge. A good DJ should be able to identify a song based on a few bars hummed out of tune or a snippet of lyrics that are slightly incorrect. Your DJ must not have a fear of speaking in front of a crowd, and this is not as easy as it sounds. One simply has to think of all the Best men who have hemmed and hawed their way through a wedding toast with the microphone held at waist level. Also, does he/she know how to auction off a garter or any of the other traditional reception activities? If not, will the bride and groom want to do these things while they should be enjoying their guests? Oh, and just like you would give your wedding singer or officiant a tip for performing your ceremony, don't forget a gratuity for your impromptu DJ.

Unless you're a music collector, chances are you don't have a music library with waltzes, polkas, old country, new country, oldies, classic rock, new rock, soft rock, hard rock, hip hop, dance, etc. And, unless you want to subject your guests to your musical tastes, you should probably buy a selection of these songs. If you're not up on popular waltzes and polkas, or don't know which songs are currently topping the country Top 40, search the web. $25 dollars should buy you enough music on iTunes to cover enough various musical tastes that most guests will enjoy themselves.

Another task for a good wedding DJ is one who is covered by insurance. Sure, your homeowners policy *might* cover it, but I'd hate to see your premiums next year if an accident does occur. Don't think accidents will happen to you? Are you serving alcohol at your reception? If you're telling yourself, "All the drunk people I know never act like fools!", stop and think about that again. Besides, many venues require proof of insurance because they don't want to see their premiums raised because your grandma tripped on a speaker cable and broke her hip. Searching the web for "wedding event insurance" will yield a whole crop of insurers who will give you a $1 million dollar policy for around $200.

Equipment is of course another important factor a good DJ brings to your reception. Do you know where to get speakers? Or mics? Or Mixer?? Larger cities will have rental companies that can provide these things. You can even find many such companies by searching the web for "dj equipment rental". Most wedding sized systems rent for anywhere from $250 to $500 dollars per day. In most cases, you must provide a truck or van to transport the equipment. Now, do you know how to set these things up? If not, will the rental company give you a tutorial? Some rental companies will give you a tutorial when you pick the equipment up, but make sure to take notes, because if you have to call them later they will likely charge you for a service call. Some equipment rental companies will deliver, setup, and test their equipment as well as pick up later, but this is extra.

That being said, if you KNOW your group will interact without being prompted (or just don't care if they interact or not), and if you've got a person with an encyclopedic knowledge of music that will run your iPod (instead of enjoying your reception), and you have adequate insurance to cover any accidents that occur due to your iPod setup, and you have a large enough music library to make sure everyone gets to hear the music they want, and you're able to get your hands on adequate dance lights and speakers, and will be saving money by spending $550 to $700 then by all means use an iPod. You honestly have no need for a DJ.

If planning and organizing all this sounds like just one more hassle, you'd probably do better to hire a professional so that you can enjoy your reception and spend your first day as husband and wife doing something besides returning rental equipment. For a few dollars more you'll get professional equipment, professional knowledge from someone who has planned and performed at hundreds of weddings, peace of mind that any glitches will be resolved quickly, no hassles about tearing down equipment when the reception is over, and no worries about getting it back before you owe another day's worth of rental fees.

About The Author

Tim and Tammy Smith own and operate By Request DJ & Karaoke Company in Fargo, ND. They have been providing exceptional entertainment at weddings, proms, and parties since 1991. Visit their website at http://www.byrequest.dj.

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