Average Wedding DJ: McWeddings

McWeddings

When you're hungry and don't have much time, you might go to McDonald's® for a hamburger. But when you're going out on a first date you'll probably want to have an enjoyable meal (maybe even a hamburger) at a nice sit-down restaurant. On your wedding day, you'll probably get your hair done by a professional that you know and trust. Supercuts® will most likely never even be a consideration. Your guests will probably enjoy a 2 to 5 course sit-down meal or a well-stocked buffet. McDonald's® hamburgers most likely won't be on the menu. But when it comes to wedding entertainment, how many receptions have you attended that felt just like McWeddings? Just like every other reception...boring, run-of-the-mill, or average?

Some Average Wedding DJs may deliver slightly better-than-average service. But most Average Wedding DJs may likely be comfortable with delivering a McWeddings style of service and performance for several reasons. If this is their part-time hobby instead of their full-time career, then they might not have as much time to invest into improving their overall service and performance. If they are stuck in the range of Average Pricing, they may not be able to afford investing in their success by attending industry trade shows or workshops. If they have mistakenly focused on Gear Vs. Talent then they might be choosing to buy newer and better equipment instead of investing in techniques and opportunities for improving their talents. If they are not involved in a professional trade association, then they may only be exposed to the performance techniques and services provided by other Average Wedding DJs which will then further compound the fact that "Average Is As Average Does".

Here are some things to look for when trying to avoid getting stuck with McWeddings service and performance. Will your DJ meet with you in person to help plan your reception, or do they want you to fill out a basic form and just mail it in? Can they show you footage from their weddings, and not just footage of the guests dancing, but footage of the DJ making announcements in a polished, professional and personalized manner? Watch and listen closely. Do they call the Bride and Groom "The Bride and Groom" all night long or do they refer to them by their names? Do they announce the special dances in a uniquely personalized manner, or does it sounds like just about every other wedding announcement you've ever heard? Ask the DJ to share some creative ideas they have developed for other couples in the past. A professional Wedding Entertainment Director™ will have great answers to all of these Questions and then you can be confident that your reception won't feel like McWeddings, but instead you will have "The Best Wedding Reception...Ever!"