The Right Time To Interview Your DJ

There is a lot of misinformation going around about how to audition a DJ, and frankly, we would like to give you the straight scoop once and for all. Whether or not you should visit a DJ at a wedding has been a long debated topic among DJs as well as brides. Common sense tells us that there is a simple answer.

A DJ that openly invites you to visit them on the job at another couple’s wedding should tell you that they will be inviting strangers to your wedding. Not only do we feel that this is in bad taste, but with this situation no one wins.

When strangers arrive at a wedding, it creates a split loyalty for the performing DJ. They are now focusing on auditioning for the prospects, and may put the real client’s agenda second in order to show off.

Worse, the uninvited guests peeking in the room or standing against the wall are extremely distracting to the guests as well as the DJ. It seems they are just as uncomfortable being there as they are unwelcome. Besides, they will never understand the service that the DJ provides unless they stay the entire evening, which is extremely inappropriate.

We’ve even heard horror stories from other DJs– a couple that posed as DJ customers was caught stealing at a wedding. They would routinely call DJs to be invited to a wedding, and when no one was looking, they would wipe out the head table’s purses!

So when is the right time to interview a potential DJ company?

The absolute best time to meet your DJ is when you have their undivided attention, in a private meeting or phone consultation. You will be able to discuss your reception in great detail, see if the DJ company is a good match for you, and hear suggestions on how to make your reception unique and unforgettable. Only trust your reception to professionals that you trust in and believe in their approach.

If you would like to meet the most experienced, fun, and versatile DJ professionals in the Twin Cities area, call our office at 651.437.3344 and we can arrange a no-obligation consultation.

Client Reviews

Timothy Beier

23:35 29 Jan 22

For our wedding we had Carlie with Adagio. She was amazing. She checked in with us for when to make announcements and played all of our favorite jams. When the older guests left and it was just our wedding party and close friends left, she saw what got people on the dance floor and what kept them there. She adapted the songs to make sure the party didn't stop. We couldn't have hoped for a better DJ for our special day.

Dakota Koosmann

00:24 02 Nov 21

Dj Derick is AMAZING! He was very communicative, attentive, and played GREAT music! He read the room quickly and people never stopped dancing! When he played Party In The USA I don’t think he was prepared for the kind of response he got but he RAN with it. From the first dance to the last dance, it was constant dancing! Perfect selection! He also picked the perfect last dance song because neither my husband or I had thought about it. In all - if you want a lot of dancing and an unbelievably fun time, DJ Derick is your man!

Carianne Anderson

16:04 19 Oct 21

Our DJ Gary was amazing! He was fun, played a great mix of music for everyone to enjoy, and really listened to the details we wanted included for our special day. Gary was so helpful when we came close to losing our pianist due to covid and had a back up plan ready just in case. His experience really showed. All of our guests mentioned how great he was. Thank you for making our day so special!

Nick Bernard

15:57 18 Oct 21

We used Adagio Djay Entertainment for our wedding this past weekend and our DJ Merlin/the company were nothing short of amazing. This includes the months leading up to the actual event.They replied promptly and quickly every step of the way, their online platform/event planner was entirely helpful for two people that had never planned a wedding before, and most importantly.. the actual event was so professionally ran that I would recommend him/them to any of our close family or friends (We had Merlin and I HIGHLY recommend him. He was a pro’s pro. Knowledgeable, entertaining, professional, and so courteous of everything we were looking for with our wedding day/night. He delivered the perfect experience).Merlin was there early with all equipment, made it all about us, had smooth transitions from ceremony, to cocktail hour, to dinner, to the dance and really helped keep our day on track!Thank you ADE! You helped make our day truly a huge success.Overall grade for Merlin and this company was an A+!!

Alexis Schneider

21:06 06 Sep 21

DJ Derick was the BEST!We’re not joking when we say everyone was on the dance floor the entire night, and received so many compliments on how fun our dance was! He did a great job at reading the crowd and playing songs for everyone. Great communication, and he was always willing to go with any last minute changes. We had the best reception and it is 100% all thanks to him.

Gunnar Teigen

15:44 28 Aug 21

Adagio Djay was the perfect DJ for us. Jay was great to work with leading up to the wedding and made it easy. We landed Gary as our DJ and he was the best. Easy to talk to as well, receptive to our ideas, but also led us in a great direction. He brought professionalism, fun, and creativity to our day and was a tremendous leader. Folks absolutely need to consider Adagio for their DJ services and if they get Gary they will be in GREAT hands!

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