Three Things Couples Should Ask Their DJ Before Booking

Written by Curator Trevor Harris, owner of Total Harmony Entertainment

You’re recently engaged and deep into the heart of wedding vendor booking season. Congratulations! These decisions will go a long way into ensuring that your day runs smoothly and leaves you and your guests with incredible memories for years to come.

One of the most critical pieces of your wedding day is your DJ and entertainment. Booking your wedding DJ is about far more than just music. Your DJ sets the tone, guides the flow of the day, and plays a major role in how your wedding actually feels from start to finish.

Before you sign a contract, here are three questions every couple should be asking their DJ.

1. Who’s Actually DJing Your Wedding?

This might sound obvious, but it is one of the most important questions you can ask.

Many DJ companies rely on a sales team to book your event, then assign a DJ as your wedding date gets closer. Sometimes that works out great. Other times, you are meeting your DJ for the first time on the biggest day of your life.

Other companies take a more boutique, hands-on approach. You work directly with your DJ from the first conversation through the entire planning process, all the way to the final song of the night. That consistency makes a real difference.

In either case, ask directly:

Will the DJ I meet with be the same person DJing my wedding?
How many weddings has that DJ personally done?
Will I be able to communicate directly with them during planning?

Your DJ should know your names, your timeline, your priorities, and the overall vibe you are going for. When you work with a DJ who is involved from the first call through the last song of the night, nothing gets lost in translation. That consistency matters.

2. What Happens If Something Goes Wrong?

Weddings are live events. They do not come with a pause or redo button. Technology can fail. Timelines can shift. The weather can change. A great DJ is not just someone who plays music. It is someone who can think quickly, stay calm, and keep the day moving without guests ever noticing an issue.

Ask your DJ:

Do you bring backup equipment?
What is your plan if something malfunctions?
How do you handle last-minute changes?
What happens if your DJ is sick or worse?

Experienced DJs come prepared with redundant systems, contingency plans, and the ability to adapt on the fly. When something unexpected happens, and it will at some point, your DJ should already have the solution in motion before anyone else realizes there was a problem. That peace of mind is priceless.

3. How Do You Overcome a Low Energy Dance Floor?

Every dance floor has peaks and valleys. Even the best parties need guidance.

A professional DJ is reading the room constantly. Who is dancing. Who just sat down. Who looks ready for the next moment. Music selection, timing, transitions, and subtle crowd interaction all play a role.

Ask your DJ:

How do you read the dance floor?
What do you do if the energy dips?
How flexible are you with music once the night gets going?

There is no one-size-fits-all playlist. A great DJ knows when to pivot, when to build, and when to drop the song that brings everyone back together. It is about creating momentum, not forcing it.

Final Thoughts

Your DJ is one of the few vendors who is involved in nearly every part of your wedding day. From the ceremony to cocktail hour to the final song of the night, they are guiding the experience.

Asking these three questions will help you book with confidence and ensure your wedding feels seamless, intentional, and unforgettable.

Because when your DJ is prepared, present, and truly invested, everything else just flows.