WEDDING CLIENT GUIDE

THE CLIENT EXPERIENCE

HERE’S WHAT IT MEANS TO HIRE ME AS YOUR DJ

Quick response times
A friend you can rely on
8+ years of experience
Planning help and resources

WELCOME

You’re booked and I’m excited to be a part of your vendor team! Rest assured, I’m going to help make it an awesome celebration that will be memorable and fun for you and your guests. Thanks for trusting me to be part of one of the best days of your life!

Here are some things you need to know to make this ride even smoother.

NOT YOUR TYPICAL DJ

THIS IS WHAT I DO DIFFERENTLY

HOW TO GET AHOLD OF ME

Email is the best way to reach me to make changes or communicate. Should you misplace my contact information, just reach out to me at info@djshanghai.com.

AVAILABILITY

Everything with me can be done via video chat or over the phone, but if you want to meet in person, just let me know. Most of my meetings are on weekday evenings. Weekend meetings are typically not available due to my event schedule.

EMAILS FROM ME

SAMPLE TIMELINE

You will get various emails along the way. Some are reminders to do things like fill out your planners, others are offering an amazing service you may not know you needed, and others are tips/helpful info. I like to stay in touch! One last thing, you will get an email from me AFTER the wedding as well, and I love reviews (hint, hint).

Below you’ll find a sample timeline. Every wedding is different and I will do whatever you’d like. This is simply what I found works best.

4:30 CEREMONY PRELUDE

5:00 CEREMONY

5:30 COCKTAIL HOUR BEGINS

6:30 INTRODUCTION OF WEDDING PARTY

6:35 FIRST DANCE

6:40 PARENTS’ DANCES

6:50 WELCOME

6:55 BLESSINGS BY

7:00 DINNER STYLE

8:00 TOASTS

8:15 CAKE CUTTING

8:20 OPEN DANCE FLOOR

9:00 BOUQUET/GARTER TOSS

10:15 LAST SONG

10:30 EXIT

SAMPLE TIMELINE:

TIPS FOR PLANNING THE PERFECT PARTY

For a wedding, keep in mind that your guests are going to be where the couple is. If you’re on the dance floor, the guests will be too!
Don’t micromanage the timeline. We do need the order of events but not necessarily the exact time for each. You’ve hired a great DJ, now let us do our job.
If there are older guests, try not to set them close or right in front of the speaker(s).
Don’t put the DJ in an obscure location or corner; the DJ needs to be easily visible and near the dance floor, so they can see it to in order to get a feel for the crowd.
If you have dance floor lighting, keep in mind that darker is better. Use dimmers for chandeliers, cafe lighting, etc.
If you have a bar or photo booth at the event, please put it in the main room where the DJ is. You want to keep people near the dance floor at all times.
When picking your songs for your event, take into account not only your taste but the guests’ as well.
You always want to leave the guests wanting more. It’s not your responsibility to entertain guests until 2 am.
When picking your music, you don’t have to overdo it. Pick 20 or so songs you like and a few you don’t, and let us fill in from there.
We typically recommend that toasts are kept to a minimum of 5 minutes per person and a maximum of 4 people.
We typically recommend that the first dance is done right after you are introduced, and suggest shortening the parents’ dances.
If you have to cut corners on your budget, don’t skimp on your DJ lighting - it can make or break your event!

MORE TIPS

TIPS

After looking at the sample timeline, read these 12 quick tips. You’ll thank me later.
REQUIREMENTS

As per the contract, I don’t need much - a six-foot table with linen and power.
MEALS

You are not required to feed me. I won’t starve. If you do want me to eat, I will do it quickly with the other vendors and out of sight of guests.
GRATUITIES

Tipping is totally up to you! I typically see 10-20% tips if the music was amazing.
ARRIVAL/SET-UP

On your wedding day, I typically arrive about 1.5 to 2 hours before the event.
THE MUSIC

Of course, this is the most important thing to me, heck, I am a DJ. If it’s important to you, take some time to work on your online planners and app, or send me the link to your fave Spotify playlist. Speaking of, check some of mine below.