🎤 Questions You Didn’t Know to Ask Your Wedding DJ (But Totally Should)

Because “Do You Have Your Own Speakers?” is just the tip of the turntable.

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When you think about interviewing your wedding DJ, you probably picture asking stuff like:

• “How much do you charge?”

• “Will you play our songs?”

• “Do you bring your own gear?”

• “You won’t play the Cha Cha Slide… right?”

Those are solid. Respectable. Necessary, even.
But beneath those basic questions lies a treasure trove of next-level inquiries that can save your wedding from becoming “The Night the Bluetooth Failed” or “That Time the DJ Accidentally Played WAP During the Salad Course.”

So grab a notepad, pour a glass of bubbly, and let’s dive into the questions you didn’t even know you needed to ask—but 100% should.

🧠 1. “What Do You Do If No One Is Dancing?”

This is not a hypothetical.
At some point in every wedding, the dance floor hits a weird lull. People are digesting, taking bathroom selfies, or getting overly invested in the cheese board.

A good DJ has a plan.
A great DJ has five—and three backup playlists with names like “Dancefloor CPR” and “Bangers That Even Grandma Loves.”

Red flag answer: “I just let the playlist run.”
Green flag answer: “I read the room, drop a trusted floor-filler, and if necessary… I’ll get on the mic and summon the dance demons.”

🎙️ 2. “What’s Your Microphone Personality?”

You don’t want a DJ who turns your wedding into a cruise ship talent show.
But you also don’t want one who mumbles your names like they’re calling out orders at Starbucks.

Ask how they handle MC duties.
Do they:

• Introduce the wedding party with energy (but not cringey dad jokes)?

• Keep the timeline flowing without being in every photo?

• Know when to talk and when to shut up and let Usher cook?

Because the only thing worse than dead air… is a DJ trying out their tight five during your first dance.

🎧 3. “Do You Mix Live or Hit Play?”

This separates the pros from the aux cord warriors.

Live mixing = smooth transitions, consistent energy, and zero awkward silences between songs.
Playlist shuffling = “Oops, that slow jam just killed the dance floor.”

Bonus points if your DJ knows how to seamlessly blend Shania Twain into Outkast without breaking a sweat.

🔌 4. “What’s in Your Backup Plan?”

Equipment breaks.
Laptops crash.
Power goes out.
Sometimes… Spotify just decides to betray us all.

Ask what happens if tech fails.
Great DJs will have:

• A backup laptop or drive

• Extra mics and cables

• A battery-powered speaker

• And the unshakable calm of someone who’s survived a reception where the cake caught fire (true story, ask me later)

👀 5. “Can I See a Video of You in Action?”

Anyone can look cool in a polished website photo.
But seeing your DJ in the wild—hyping a crowd, MCing entrances, managing transitions—that’s where the magic is.

Ask to see real footage. It’ll give you:

• A sense of their energy

• Their mic style

• Their ability to read the room without shouting “WHO’S READY TO RAGE?!” during salad

📝 6. “Will You Help Us Build a Music Plan?”

This isn’t just about picking songs.
It’s about curating your day’s emotional arc.

From ceremony to sparkler sendoff, a great DJ:

• Helps pick walk-down-the-aisle songs

• Builds a dinner vibe playlist that doesn’t put guests in a food coma

• Structures the dance floor for maximum memories with minimal cringe

Think of us as your vibe architects. (With turntables.)

🚫 7. “How Do You Handle… Questionable Song Requests?”

This is a big one.

Because every wedding has:

• One guy who keeps requesting “Free Bird”

• One bridesmaid obsessed with EDM

• And one uncle who thinks “Blurred Lines” is a bold and fresh choice

Ask your DJ how they balance honoring requests without nuking the vibe.
Great DJs will:

• Filter requests through your “Do Not Play” list

• Use judgment, context, and experience

• Politely decline and blame the timeline if necessary

• Smile while absolutely not playing “Cotton Eye Joe” (unless specifically requested, in writing, notarized)

🪩 Bonus: “How Will You Make This Feel Like Us?”

This is the most important question of all.

A DJ isn’t there to just play music.
We’re there to amplify your love story with rhythm, energy, and memories.

Ask how we personalize the experience.
Whether that’s custom intros, themed sets (hello, 2000s throwbacks), cultural traditions, or surprise mashups—your DJ should make your wedding feel uniquely yours.

💡 Final Thought:

Your DJ can make or break the party.
So don’t stop at, “What’s your price and availability?”

Dig deeper. Get curious. Ask the weird stuff.
Because behind every great dance floor is a DJ who planned for the chaos you never saw coming.

And if you’re looking for a DJ who comes prepared, stays hyped, and handles chaos like a timeline ninja in glittery shoes—
DJ Rock My World is ready to answer ALL your weird, wonderful questions.

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