Hiring A DJ Company Vs An Individual: Which is Better for Experienced Wedding DJs.

Your wedding day is one of the most significant events of your life and every detail matters, particularly the music which is why hiring an experienced wedding DJ matters. With this in mind we have the utmost respect and care when curating music for our couples, and hearing the music and audio was perfect throughout the day is one of our favourite compliments to receive. However, these conversations also open the door to comparisons and critiques about other DJ’s that clients and guests have worked with previously. We have lost count of the number of times someone has said to us something like “That was so incredible, thank you! I was at a wedding last year and the DJ ruined the whole day!”.  We believe that one of the root causes of these horror stories is that couples will hire DJ’s with little experience, who work solo, and most of all, are not part of a legitimate company, which is what we want to touch on today.

We understand your nephew has taken up DJing as a hobby, or maybe your friend has played a few nightclubs before, possibly they’ve even DJ’d a wedding once before and you want to be supportive. While these options may seem tempting and may be a way to save money we’d like to take this opportunity to give some insight on the subject and why hiring a company is your best solution if you truly care about the lasting memory your guests will have leaving at the end of your wedding night.

Why Choosing a Wedding DJ Company Is the Best Decision for Your Big Day

Experience 

Experience is one of the strongest assets with any skill and DJing is no exception. When hiring a company, you are guaranteeing that the person curating music and audio for your special day is:

• An experienced professional

• Someone who knows how to prepare for a wedding

• Understands how a typical wedding day unfolds

• Has extensive knowledge of the ins and outs of all equipment involved

• Is someone who curates music as a profession. (Which we think is one of the most important)

"A great DJ is not merely a person who plays music, it is someone who can read the crowd and pick the right songs."

These are some of the fundamental points as to why a professional DJ company is the best option for your wedding, but honestly the benefits are nearly endless!

Accountability and Reliability

So you’ve decided to get your nightclub DJing friend to play music at your wedding. You’ve asked for Easy Listening during dinner, and a mix of genres for your dance party, but what if your friend has other plans? They enjoy a completely different style of music and they’ve decided to “treat” all your guests to their unique musical tastes. You laugh, but we’ve seen it all.

Your wide variety of guests have no interest in dancing to their “unique” music selections, the dance party is ruined, and maybe worst of all, your friend will go home without giving it a second thought, they think they crushed it or that your guests sucked because they didn’t want to dance to their choice of music. This may sound ridiculous but it is actually more common than you may think.

However, with any reputable DJ company, like Heart of the Dance Floor, we promise this will not happen.

When you hire a reputable company, every DJ will have to answer to their company for their behaviour, potentially forfeiting their pay, risking their future with the company, and their reputation with other vendors in the wedding industry. Companies who value their clients and their business ensure they are only hiring the most professional DJ’s, that they are experienced or have trained them thoroughly to understand all that is involved with bringing their clients' dreams to life.

Working together as a team, they can help build each other up and should any emergencies happen, they can work together in finding solutions. We truly believe that teamwork makes the dream work!

Customer Service and Peace of Mind

A DJ company has a reputation to uphold, which means they prioritize excellent customer service. Unlike an individual DJ who may have limited availability or a lack of experience and understanding of what it takes to properly prepare for your wedding, a company will have a dedicated team to assist with inquiries, planning, and day-of logistics. A team that frequently prepares for and provides their services for happy couples and have had time to perfect their methods with every completed wedding. This added level of support helps reduce stress and ensures that all your entertainment needs are met efficiently.

It also ensures that the level of preparedness will be on another level on your big day. Knowing that more than one person is making a list and checking it twice. All the details, gear, and transportation are in order for the day with backup solutions ready to go, which will give you the peace of mind to focus on simply enjoying your day. Sounds like a dream right? It could be your reality. 

“ He was extremely professional, detail oriented and clearly a sought after industry professional. He conducts himself with expertise when entertaining, conducting and organizing a room full of people and has a charisma that people love."

Why you should consider hiring an Experienced Wedding DJ in Calgary

While hiring an individual DJ might seem more cost-effective at first glance, the benefits of choosing a professional wedding DJ company far outweigh the risks. From accountability and professionalism to outstanding customer service, a DJ company ensures that your wedding entertainment is flawless and stress-free, like it should be.

When planning your big day, we are here to help. If you are ready to trust a team of professionals to deliver the perfect soundtrack to your love story, let’s chat and see how we can best support you and your music needs. 

Still on the fence? Check out our 7 things to avoid when hiring a wedding DJ.

Happy Planning!