Hiring Your Wedding DJ: Costly Misconception #6
USING PRICE ALONE AS A DECIDING FACTOR Wow! this is a biggie. Of course, price is a factor when hiring your DJ, but don’t let it be the single deciding factor. Is the highest priced performer always the best? Not necessarily, but on the other hand, hiring the least expensive entertainer is rarely the way to go either. Inexperienced brides often mistakenly think of DJs as a “dime a dozen”, or a commodity. The fact is that each DJ entertainer is unique. Like every profession, there are some who are great, others mediocre, and other who should never be allowed to perform! You need to decide on the performer that is most qualified to perform your reception, that you are comfortable with (since the DJ will be representing you and your family), and that has the proper experience and credentials. Understand that DJs should not be hired by price alone and BEWARE of “suspiciously cheap” DJs, there may be a reason for it. Instead, decide on a price range that you can afford, chec