BLOG

There are many aspects that go into planning a wedding or party, but one of your more critical decisions comes when you have to hire a DJ.  Naturally you want to consider the question of how much does it cost to hire a DJ, but this shouldn’t be your primary thought.  The right DJ can make your party or wedding and the wrong one…well I’m sure you’ve been at an event where they used cost as the deciding factor.

Here you will find tips and hints to consider when you hire a DJ for a party.  Following these tips will get you a DJ who is professional and highly entertaining for your guests, which is the whole reason to rent a DJ in the first place isn’t it?

One of the first things you should ask for is a list of references.  Any good DJ will be happy to provide you with a list of past clients whom you can contact to find out about the DJs skills.  If the DJ is reluctant to provide you with any references you should be leery of their reasons.  The references should be fairly recent clients and should give you an overview of a variety of party types and venues.  Written testimonials are unacceptable when you hire a DJ for a wedding or any other event since anyone can write false testimonials.

You should also have the opportunity to see the DJ in action.  Whether that means showing videos from past events or a live audition, you will definitely want to see what they can do.  Video can be especially helpful here as it will also show you how experienced and skilled the DJ is in reading the crowd and working them for the best entertainment effect.

During the audition you can also verify that the DJ has good quality equipment that will be appropriate for your event.  It can also be helpful to determine if the DJ has backup options available in case of any equipment malfunction.

Whether you are going to hire a DJ for a birthday party or any other event, you should have control over the selection and style of music that will be played.  You should also expect a written contract that clearly states what will and will not be provided.

Remember that when you hire a DJ cost is not always the most important consideration.  However, by contacting us you will find that we are not just experienced, professional, and entertaining, but also affordable.  Contact us for a free quote today.

First dance on the clouds at a Park Savoy wedding in Florham Park, New Jersey
By John Macaluso September 11, 2026
Inside Katelyn and Christopher's Park Savoy wedding in Florham Park, NJ: the four songs, the MC, and the New Jersey wedding entertainment behind it.
plaza hotel wedding entertainment
By John Macaluso September 8, 2026
A real New York wedding at The Plaza Hotel: the entrance, the first dance with cold sparks, a harpist, a live sax, and MC Jared West running the room.
amber uplighting ryland inn coach house
By John Macaluso August 31, 2026
Amber uplighting turned the Ryland Inn Coach House warm all night. Inside Ariana and Anthony's New Jersey wedding entertainment, songs, MC and package.
By John Macaluso August 27, 2026
A real Perona Farms wedding in the Reserve Ballroom: the entrance, first dance, and parent dances, run by Mystical's New Jersey wedding entertainment team.
By John Macaluso August 24, 2026
Glam, Salsa, 360 or Glambot? A plain breakdown of every photo booth rental we offer in NJ and NY, and which events each one is actually built for.
New Jersey wedding entertainment in the Glass Conservatory at Eagle Oaks — packed dance floor in Far
By John Macaluso August 21, 2026
Real New Jersey wedding entertainment in the new Glass Conservatory at Eagle Oaks. Selina & Kyle's night with MC Michael Marquez and a first dance on the clouds. (157 chars)
By John Macaluso August 17, 2026
Real New Jersey wedding entertainment at The Estate at Florentine Gardens. Alyssa and Tom's entrance, first dance, and parent dance songs, plus the film.
New York wedding entertainment at The Thayer Hotel — packed dance floor in the Washington Ballroom
By John Macaluso August 11, 2026
Real New York wedding entertainment at The Thayer Hotel, West Point. Caitlin & Garrett's night with MC Joey DeRosa, live sax, and a packed floor. Grab a quote.
By John Macaluso August 5, 2026
Julia & Tenzing's wedding at TillingHouse at Suneagles in Eatontown, NJ — the songs, the packed floor, and the New Jersey wedding entertainment behind it.
By John Macaluso August 3, 2026
A real wedding at Battello in Jersey City, NJ — the four songs that packed the floor and what great New Jersey wedding entertainment looks like. Watch the film.
More Posts