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Indianapolis Reception DJs Guide

Finding the Perfect Music for Your Midwestern Wedding

The heartland of America is often associated with good old-fashioned rock and roll. (After all, the bands Kansas and Chicago weren’t named after Rhode Island or Alaska.) Like most cities on the rise, cruise into some of Indianapolis’ local bars and you’ll also find rap, house, even blues. Rock and roll blares too, so you perfect DJ should be as easy as that cool Midwestern sky.

Book your Indianapolis DJ about 8 months’ prior to your ceremony, and after you’ve picked the reception site. Prices vary, depending on the size of your wedding, the hours, and the vendor’s experience. An exceptional DJ should have 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 to attend a performance. (But never crash someone else’s wedding.) 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 Indianapolis DJ’s, check the OurWeddingDay.com Local Vendor Section for a regularly updated list of Indianapolis disc jockeys, wedding entertainment providers, and more.

Indianapolis wedding D.J.’s vary in personality; you can find a guy who’s rock-hard abrasive or soft and sweet. Which type of DJ you choose depends on your tastes and the style of your wedding. Your DJ serves as the host of the reception (introducing the couple, dances, toasts), so pick the one you click with best.

When discussing wedding music, be specific about the songs you want to hear, and make sure he has them in stock. It’s imperative to let him know what songs you don’t want played, even if guests request them. If the Chicken Dance is not your style, make sure he’s informed.

Your 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 overtime fees. DJ’s should be tipped, with 20% being typical if the service is exceptional. You should also provide the DJ with a meal.

Then rev up those dancing shoes for the night of your life!

-David Toussaint