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Wedding Music and Entertainment: DJ, Band and MC Checklist

Great entertainment needs a clear brief and enough time and space to work. Discuss the program, venue rules, equipment and the preferences of the people hosting before booking.

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Choose the performance you want

A DJ and a live band offer different formats; neither is automatically right for every room or budget. Share the event length, guest profile and preferred atmosphere. Ask how many performers attend, when they play, what happens during breaks and whether the quote includes setup and travel.

Brief the MC

Give the MC the correct pronunciation of names, the agreed order of entrances and speeches, and the name of the coordinator. Discuss language, tone and any topics or jokes the hosts would prefer to avoid. Check that the MC and caterer agree when food service and speeches can overlap.

Check the room and sound

Ask the venue about sound limits, finish times, power, loading and the size and location of the performance area. Confirm who provides microphones, speakers, lighting and a dance floor. Discuss arrangements for ceremonies or speeches in a separate room.

Respect host and guest preferences

Ask the hosts about music styles, cultural or faith preferences, alcohol-free service or other choices relevant to the event. Share a short must-play and do-not-play list without assuming that every family follows the same traditions. Agree how guest requests will be handled.

Make the final handover

Give the entertainment team the venue contact, access window, run sheet and a backup contact. If you hire a photo booth, confirm its space, power, privacy and image-sharing settings separately. Ask who operates and collects each item.

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Coordinating speeches

The hosts plan dinner, two speeches and a first dance. The MC checks the names and order, the caterer confirms the service break and the DJ agrees who supplies the microphone. The coordinator tells each supplier if the timing changes.

Your next steps

  1. Choose the format and prepare a short music brief.
  2. Compare performers, hours, equipment and travel in writing.
  3. Confirm venue access, sound and finish times.
  4. Share the final run sheet and host preferences.

Common questions

Does a DJ automatically provide a microphone?

Ask what the quote includes and whether the equipment covers each room where it is needed.

Can we choose an alcohol-free celebration?

Yes. Tell the venue, caterer and MC your preferences, and confirm the drinks and service arrangement in the booking.

Useful next steps

Keep the next step connected

Event planning tasks and timelineKeep event preparation tasks and the event-day schedule connected in one organiser workspace.Event themes and mood-board ideasExplore event theme galleries, collect reference photos and connect styling ideas to event tasks and budget planning.

Continue planning

Event Guest Check-inPrepare guest arrivals with the event time zone, start time and organiser-controlled self-check-in settings.Measuring a Venue for a Floor PlanGather the room, table and fixed-feature measurements needed for a useful event layout.Accessible Event Seating ChecklistReview guest access, comfort and service routes with the venue before confirming an event seating arrangement.Dance Floor and DJ Layout PlanningBalance the dance floor, DJ equipment, guest tables and circulation with the venue and entertainment supplier.

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