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How to choose your wedding DJ in 5 steps

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How to choose your wedding DJ in 5 steps

How to choose your wedding DJ in 5 steps

Choose the soundtrack of your wedding that best suits you, personalize it and it will be a success with the guests.

The music at your wedding is one of the most important elements of your wedding. And although we have already talked to you on other occasions about this game in general, that is, throughout the wedding, with the hiring of live bands or background music, now we want to talk to you about the party. And the DJ, of course, should be in charge of raising the adrenaline. But how do you know if a DJ is good? You will have to discover certain things about him.

1. Follow the recommendations
2. Know if you are balanced in your choices
3. Know your repertoire
4. Find originality
5. Assess your attitude
1. Follow the recommendations
Do not go on an adventure or let yourself be guided only by the catalogs or wedding planner; Talk to other girlfriends! Although there are always surprises, many couples consult the same specialists and you should take advantage of the experience of others.

Although it is important to maintain your tastes , try to ask people who you trust, who share your musical style or who espouse the same philosophy in relation to the wedding party.

On the other hand, since surely you are in full swing of weddings in your different social groups, remember all the ones you have gone to and start discarding options. You can also consult friends or acquaintances who know about music or trusted wedding planners to find out if that DJ is truly suitable for your party.

2. Know if you are balanced in your choices

The wedding is the bride and groom's party, without a doubt, but the guests also have a lot to say, especially when it comes to the party. Don't be too selfish or restrictive and plan an evening to suit everyone, not just your ears.

To do this, make sure that the DJ you hire is not a purist of electronic music from the 80s or a heavy metal lover who applies his taste to his sessions. No, it must be balanced and this does not imply more or less musical taste, far from it. You can surprise with wonders inscribed in all kinds of genres and according to all the guests.

To do this, it is convenient to divide the party into several groups: traditional, current, national songs and the so-called “ remember moment ”.

3. Know your repertoire

Going into the subject with the repertoire itself, first of all, some older songs should sound, those of a lifetime, those mythical perfect for the elderly, who also deserve to take some dances and, why not, themes that encourage the youngest to bring out their most classic movements. Pasodoble, merengue and other traditional disciplines never hurt to start the party.

We continue with more current songs, those that sound today in discos internationally, from Justin Bieber to Dua Lipa, through Rihanna, Arianna Grande, Sia or Beyoncé. All those songs that sound on the radio should not be missing, since they internationalize the wedding and also make guests from other countries more and more common.

Then come the songs in germany in which you can see genres of all kinds. From adolescent themes of Van Gogh's La Oreja, El Canto del Loco, Estopa or David Bisbal, through Vetusta Morla, Lori Meyeres or Izal, and continuing with reggaeton and trap, so fashionable in recent times. El Despacito continues to rise despite its almost two years old,

To round off the festive evening, it is time to finish with the “remember moment” , also called “mamarracheo” due to the eccentric component of many of its songs. They are songs that always sound at parties, village orchestras or discos at the end of the night, or at least in many cases.

From the mythical songs of the Spice Girls and the Backstreet Boys to the mythical Chipirón or Follow the Leader ; Mecano, Alaska, Camela or Grease medley ; songs from summers 90/2000, with Suavemente, Yo quiero baile or La mayonnaise as banners; songs from the 80s that triumphed and continue to do so, such as Chiquilla, Sabor de Amor or April 20; machine songs like those of Pont Aeri; and, to close the night, the typical rock bands of Mago de Öz ( Pagan Party ), Ska-P ( Cannabis ) or Extremoduro ( So Payaso ).

4. Find originality

Since from Zankyou we have proposed a list of songs without being a DJ, the best thing is that the hired artist has his own personality and, although he does not use it at all (he can ruin the wedding with too many unknown or rare songs), he does leave it see from time to time.

How Respecting certain genres, introducing unknown songs that liven up the party or even putting songs from well-known groups that are revolutionary. The DJ is a musician and knows about this thanks to his music-loving work, so it doesn't hurt to prove it with crazy remixes, unheard-of medleys and all the best to elevate the party to the highest level.

5. Assess your attitude

What is the DJ like? Are you known for being dull or boring? If the references do not make it very clear how he acts at parties, make an appointment with him and find out if the boy/girl is animated, has illusion and gives everything even explaining his work, or if he seems rather oblivious to the joy of the boyfriends and is limited to clicking as a procedure Don't worry, all of that can be seen a mile away, and if he doesn't ask me to let you attend one of his sessions.

Because, at your wedding, the most important day of your life, the party is a show that can round off everything in a positive way or ruin a beautiful evening. Hire someone who will pocket the audience with good songs, microphone work and an innate character to throw parties.

DJs are artists and they bring a significant portion of confidence with them. For this reason, it is important to analyze it before hiring him, as it never hurts a certain flexibility in the face of the public, especially when requesting a song that is outside the established repertoire. As long as it doesn't turn into abuse, the GM has to lower his shields from time to time.

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