How to hire a DJ

Portland DJ prides itself in promoting the perfect DJ for your wedding reception or special event.  Finding the right Disc Jockey in Portland is a huge task since there are so many to choose from.  Portland-DJ.com will help you narrow your search by giving you a few tips and promote some local DJs that have proven themselves as outstanding individuals that know how to entertain. 

One of the most important things that you should ask yourself is, "How much am I willing to spend on my entertainment?"  That is a good question.  Just like anything else, you get what you pay for.  Don't call your DJ and simply ask, "How much for DJ services in Portland for about four hours?"  You wouldn't want to go to a car lot in search of the cheapest car your could find.  If you did, you would likely get a car that wouldn't satisfy you.

Here are a few tips from Portland DJ:

1.  Make sure that your DJ service provides two DJs at your party so that one person is always free to answer your guests questions and take requests.  With two DJs you will always have someone behind the booth keeping the music going. 

2.  Make sure that your DJs wear a tuxedo.  With a tux, you know that your DJ will not come underdressed or wear anything inappropriate. 

3.  Make sure that your DJ will bring at least 10,000 songs that are cataloged on a laptop for instant reference.  That way they can find the CDs immediately for your requests.  Also, with a huge selection of music your DJ will most likely have the songs that your guests request. 

4.  Ask your DJ if they subscribe to any promo music company that supplies them with the current hits each month. 

5.  Lights also make a difference in setting the mood.  Always ask if lights are included and what kind of light show is provided.  Expect quality lighting effects that create a club-like atmosphere.  You will find a lot more people dancing if the building lights are dimmed and there are lots of fun lights dancing around to the beat of the music.

6.  Make sure that your DJ service provides you with all the planning tools that you need.  That can include internet planning tools, telephone planning, or personal meetings.  You would be surprised at how much can be planned and accomplished via the internet and telephone.  Usually personal meetings are used by DJs to up sale using high pressure tactics.  Try to accomplish most of your planning online or via telephone since there is not really anything but information being exchanged.

7.  Your DJ should provide ALL the music that you request ahead of time, especially for any special dances.  The only time that should ever be a problem for a DJ is if the song is not longer in print.

8.  Your DJ should also be the Master of Ceremonies and make sure that everything goes smoothly during the reception.  They should make all announcements in a professional manner and introduce the wedding party.

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