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Baltimore DJs Guide

Booking a Maryland Disc Jockey for Your Wedding Reception

Baltimore’s unique location in New England means tons of musical choices. Blues and jazz clubs are aplenty, and rock ‘n’ roll capitals like Boston and New York are just a short trip away. DJ’s cover the East Coast for beats and bucks, so finding your Baltimore disc jockey is only a matter of narrowing down your choices. Get into the groove with a few short tips.

Book your Baltimore DJ about 8 months’ prior to you ceremony, and after you’ve picked your reception site. Prices vary, depending on the size of your wedding, the hours, and the vendor’s experience. An exceptional DJ should have a good 50 weddings under his belt; if your affair is small and casual, you might be able to get away with a less-experienced DJ. Expect to pay anywhere from $200 to $2,000.

When interviewing, ask the DJ for a DVD of a previous wedding gig. If he spins around town, try and see him in action. (But never crash someone else’s wedding party.) When looking, ask friends and relatives, and vendors in the area. Ask the DJ for references, and contact the Better Business Bureau for complaints.

As soon as you’re ready to break it down with Baltimore DJ’s, check the OurWeddingDay.com Baltimore Local Vendor Section for a regularly updated list of Baltimore DJ’s, wedding entertainment providers, and more.

Baltimore DJ’s vary in personality and style; you can find a guy who’s smooth as water or cold as ice, ice baby. Which type of DJ you choose depends on your tastes and the style of your wedding. Your DJ serves as a host of the reception (introducing the couple, dances, toasts), so pick the one you click with best.

When discussing your wedding music, be specific about the songs you want to hear, and make sure he has everything you need in stock. It’s also imperative to let him know what songs you don’t want played, even if guests request them. If “Imma Be” is not one of your faves, make sure he’s informed.

If your DJ is familiar with your wedding site, he’ll know where to set up and the location of the dance floor. Should your site be unfamiliar to him (your affair is at a private home or your own backyard), take him on a guided tour so everyone knows what goes where, and there are no last-minute gaffs.

Your Baltimore DJ contract should include such basics as making sure the DJ you interview is the same guy who shows up on the day of your wedding, as well as the name of a substitute in case of emergency. Find out his hourly or day rate, and the charge for overtime fees. DJ’s are generally tipped 20% if the service is exceptional. You should also provide your DJ with a meal, which he can enjoy during one of his scheduled breaks.

-David Toussaint