Are you still looking for the perfect Cincinnati wedding DJ? Well, read on for four hot tips you can use to track down a DJ company that's reliable and reasonably priced.
Get Thee to a Wedding Expo
You can find a whole conference center full of wedding DJ's (and photographers, caterers, dressmakers and more) at three of the Cincinnati area's top bridal exhibitions - the Dayton Bridal Expo, the Cincinnati Bridal Expo and the annual Veils and Cocktails event at The Madison.
Both the Dayton Bridal Expo and the Cincinnati Bridal Expo are run by the same company, but each plays host to similar companies and service providers in Ohio. The Cincinnati event is held at The Manor House while the Dayton Bridal Expo is at the Dayton Convention Center. Meanwhile, Veils and Cocktails is an exclusive event that combines drinks and appetizers with the chance to mingle with 50 of Cincinnati's best wedding service providers.
Exhibitions and conferences are a great place to find the right Cincinnati wedding DJ because you can meet and interview multiple DJ companies in one place. You can also evaluate their personalities, getting a feel for whether you want this person to be in charge of the microphone and sound system on your wedding day.
Check Local Forums
A local message board or online forum is a great place to cull referrals and recommendations. You can find bridal forums with special Ohio or Tri-State sections on popular bridal sites like The Knot (theknot.com) or One Wed (onewed.com), or you can just check a local message board.
Word-of-mouth is a great way to obtain reliable, first-hand accounts about a person or company's abilities, quality and level of service.
Avoid Companies That Do Everything
Take a long, hard look at those companies that claim to be able to do everything from photography and videography to DJ services and even invitation design. Do their marketing materials look "nice?" Do they actually convey a strong level of professionalism? Instead of putting all your money with a "factory" company, look for some that DJ's and does it well. Remember, DJ'ing a wedding is a skill that goes well beyond knowing how to work the sound board.
Ask Your Venue or Photographer
Every weekend, your venue or photographer is either at a wedding or is hosting one. Thanks to that incredible wedding experience, they've also been able to witness and evaluate possibly hundreds of local Cincinnati wedding DJ companies. So, put some trust in your other wedding vendors and ask them for referrals, recommendations or tips on who to avoid.
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