Photography: Bianca Photography
Your wedding DJ/MC can highly influence the vibe of your reception! They will be the ones to get your guests to laugh, dance, and follow your reception program! As many DJ’s offer MC services we often group the two roles together but as there are also many wonderful MCs that specialize in providing only this service we will go through the things to consider for hiring a DJ AND for a MC!
Of course when selecting the best vendor for you we recommend always referring to your budget and priorities list to make sure that your MC/DJ fits into your wedding budget! Knowing the amount you want to spend on this vendor(s) will help you focus on considering only companies that are within your budget. This is one way to help you stay in control of your wedding expenses!
DJ/MC: Spectrum Entertainment Hawaii | Photography: Bianca Photography
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Package Options: Many DJs offer additional services that can be booked when you hire them as your DJ. These services could include: Photo Booth, Uplighting, and of course MC services as well! Depending on the vendor and the type of package, you may be able to save money by booking additional items with your DJ rather than with multiple vendors. A great package could save you time and money!
Style: Consider the style you are going for? Do you want a DJ who remixes music or one who plays the songs in full? Imagine the ambiance, vibe, and overall feel that you want your guests to have in your ballroom and consider a DJ who will bring this vision to life!
MC: Nolan Hong | Photography: Caitlin Alohilani Photography
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Personality: Your master of ceremonies will be a big influence on the atmosphere of your reception! They have to be able to excite your guests while abiding by your timeline to ensure that your reception program runs smoothly! Consider an emcee whose personality vibes with you as well as with all of your guests!
Professionalism: Not only do they have to be fun but they have to be professional too! Consider a MC who can follow your reception program, facilitate your script clearly, and can work well with your other vendors.
MC: Taizo Braiden | Photography: Kris Labang Photography
Reviews and Referrals
One of the best ways to find a DJ or MC is by reviews and referrals! Reviews by previous couples can give you insight to how the vendor performed on a wedding day. Whereas referrals by your venue, coordinator or other vendors can help you find a DJ/MC that comes highly regarded by other professionals in the wedding industry!
In this blog we focused on the things to consider when hiring a DJ or MC but if you’re still debating between a DJ or a Band check out our blog going over this topic HERE!
Whether you select a DJ who will also be your MC or a DJ and a MC separately we hope this will help you choose your perfect wedding DJ/MC!
Check out the other blogs in our series sharing the “Things to Consider When Hiring a…” for the following wedding vendors!
COORDINATOR | PHOTOGRAPHER | VIDEOGRAPHER | OFFICIANT
HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST | FLORIST | FRIEND AS A WEDDING VENDOR
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