How to Start a Wedding DJ Business
(Quick Guide)

by Chris Brower
Last Updated: November 24, 2021

This entire website and the accompanying eBook are basically devoted to this very topic: how to start a wedding DJ business. Naturally, I recommend you read the eBook and all the articles on this website to make starting your wedding DJ business so much easier.

But in the meantime, if you’re still debating whether a wedding DJ business is something you want to do, or you’re just eager for a quick guide right now, then here you go.

Ready?

1. Do the Research for Your Wedding DJ Business

DJing events is much different than being a guest at an event. Likewise, it’s not just playing your favorite songs and throwing a party and getting rich in the process. It’s a lot of work, building relationships with clients, coordinating with other vendors, and more, so do your research before you go all in.

Shadow a DJ

Search Google, Yelp, the Knot, WeddingWire, or other sites for DJs in your area. Send a friendly email asking if you can shadow them at an event or two, because you’re interested in becoming a wedding DJ too. You could also suggest meeting for coffee first to ask any of your initial questions. But ultimately you do want to shadow them at an actual wedding.

Personalize the email to make it sound less like you’re copying and pasting a form letter (and show you’ve actually looked into their business – what you can tell from their website/social media), but here’s a template to get you started:

Hi [Their name],
I’m interested in possibly becoming a wedding DJ and looking to shadow a current DJ to learn more about the job. You stood out to me, because [the awesome reviews, their DJing philosophy, etc.]. Do you have any weddings I could possibly attend as a sort of assistant and get a sense of what it’s like? I’d be happy to help in any way possible, such as carrying in and out equipment, while obviously staying out of your way. I certainly don’t expect any payment, just a chance to learn from you.
Thanks,
[Your name]

If the DJ says, sure, but you have to pay them . . . run far away. Keep trying until you find someone who lets you tag along to an event or two (for free) and see what it’s like.

At the event:

Show up on time and stay the entire time – Ideally you see everything the DJ does from the time they arrive to the time they leave.
Dress appropriately – Dress like you’re going to a job interview or like other vendors (such as caterers) would dress: probably a lot of black, maybe a white shirt, maybe a tie. Leave the high heels or loud, gaudy suit/dress at home, but also avoid jeans, t-shirts, etc.
Offer to help – Help carry in equipment and provide any other help, but also don’t be too eager. Some DJs might be touchy about other people touching their equipment. If so, fine, keep your hands off.
Ask questions but not too many, particularly when they’re busy.
Bring a pen and notebook and take notes. Things to note:
- How do they make announcements?
- What equipment do they have?
- What do they do when the dance floor thins out?
- How do they handle requests?
- What songs do well? What don’t?
- How much do they charge?
- Just everything you notice.

Don’t:

Ask to get on the mic or pick any of the music. Just watch.
Drink alcohol, unless the DJ does and says you can. Still, be careful.
Dance. Stay by the DJ table.

Hopefully the DJ you shadow can become a kind of mentor or at least a friend in the DJ industry. Someone you can bounce future questions off of. Someone who can offer advice. And better yet: someone who can refer potential business to you if they’re already booked. A little more on that later.

You can shadow one or more DJs. Obviously the more you shadow the more perspectives you can get.

Learn What Happens at a Wedding Ceremony and Reception

Hopefully from shadowing a DJ or two you now have a good sense what happens at a wedding ceremony and reception. If not, I wrote a detailed rundown in the article aptly titled, What Happens at a Wedding Ceremony and Reception?

Study DJs’ Websites/Social Media

Take a look at other DJs’ websites and social media accounts and how they present and market themselves. What do you like? What do you hate? Take notes. You’re building up ideas for how you want your business to be.

Put yourself in a potential client’s shoes. Why would you want to reach out to this DJ to possibly hire them, while this other DJ makes you want to never ever hire a wedding DJ, because OMG they’re so corny and awful and annoying.

Similarly, think about the DJs you shadowed. Would you hire them for your own (hypothetical) wedding? Why or why not?

2. Gather the Equipment for Your Wedding DJ Business

The big hurdle for a lot of new wedding DJ businesses is gathering all the equipment you need. So much stuff! But to make it simple, I’ve put together a complete equipment guide that tells you everything you need.

The good news is, some of these things you can gather over the years. You can possibly get away with not having a lavalier microphone* right away or a second setup, etc., but you should seriously get them once the business is earning money. And thankfully you can make a lot of money DJing weddings, so you’ll soon make your money back.

If you’re not ready yet to throw down a lot of money on wedding DJ equipment, you could possibly rent some from a music store. Or maybe there’s a church/school/local band that would let you borrow equipment, or sell it to you for a low price. Also ask your mentor(s) that you shadowed, because maybe they have some old equipment they’d happily sell you. That’s how I got my first set of speakers – my mentor sold me two JBL speakers that he no longer used. These served me for years until I was ready to upgrade.

Thankfully, there are several ways to reduce costs for your wedding DJ business.

After you’ve acquired your equipment, set it up and start practicing. Practice playing songs and flowing from one song to another. Practice speaking on a microphone and getting comfortable. Complete scripts for pretty much everything you’ll need to say at weddings can be found in the complete guide. As well, hopefully you took good notes when you shadowed other wedding DJs.

Ready for the complete guide to becoming a wedding DJ? Here you go.

3. Start Your Company

Hopefully by now you have a good sense of what happens at weddings and the foundation of what could make for a good wedding DJ business.

Obviously you’re not going to know everything at the beginning. A lot of it is trial and error after all. You will make some mistakes. You may even have a wedding or two go bad. But most likely, you can soon move on, and your wedding DJ business will be all the better for it.

Pick Your Company Name

You can go by your own name (e.g., “John Smith, DJ”) or create a company name (e.g., “Music Express DJs”).

There’s no right or wrong way to do it. However, if you plan to one day hire other DJs for your business, then you wouldn’t want them DJing under your personal name. Similarly, personal names don’t always “pop” and aren’t necessarily the most memorable, unless you have a particularly memorable name.

Remember: you can always change your company name later. I did. I started out just going by my personal name. Then a year later, I changed my wedding DJ business name to KC DJ Unlimited. I thought the new name stood out more, it included “KC,” the city I DJed in at the time (Kansas City), and the word “unlimited” tied in to much of my DJ philosophy and pricing structure (unlimited hours at no additional cost, etc.).

One downside was that then I moved to Chicago! Luckily, the initials “KC” don’t make everyone across the country think of Kansas City and that the business only serves there. And yeah, I do get people who think my personal name is “KC” from time to time. Oh well, no big deal.

It should also be noted that one downside of changing your company name is that any positive reputation you built up under your previous name will kind of go away, or at least people who hear from their friends about how great “John Smith, DJ” was might not be able to find you online anymore or connect the dots that you’re now “Music Express DJs.”

Set Your Prices

At the beginning, you will simply have to charge less to probably get any business. You might need to charge $500 for a few events (or a few years) until you can start charging $600, $800, $1,000, and so on. You might want to be open to haggling to book more events.

Ask the DJs you shadowed what they charge. You probably won’t be able to charge that much starting out, but it’s something to aim for later on.

Like everything, it’s trial and error. Pick prices and see how they work. Your prices will change over the years. They’ll go up. They’ll go down.

There are many things you can do to get paid more, such as offering additional services/things (uplights, live ceremony music, karaoke, photo booth, etc.), impressing clients and earning tips, having more experience, and getting lots of five-star reviews, etc.

Remember, it’ll take time.

There are generally four strategies for pricing:

Flat Fee – You charge (almost) the same amount no matter how long the event is or how many other variables there are. This is what I do. The price is pretty much the same, except if the event is a considerable distance away from me (say, over 50 miles), or if they also hire me for the ceremony (a $200 add-on) or uplights (a $200 add-on).
Packages – You have different packages (example: Basic, Complete, Ultimate) and charge based on those. Each package gets the client some things (example: four hours of DJing, two lights for the dance floor, two consultations, etc.) but not other things, except for your top (and most expensive) package, which gets the client the absolute most you can offer.
Custom Quote – You have a number of questions you ask the clients and formulate a quote especially for each one based on what all they want, the travel distance, the hours, and any other factors. This is what a lot of DJ companies do. It can help you make more money but also requires a lot more work and planning, and some couples don’t like the nickle and diming over every small thing.
Ala Carte – Somewhat similar to a custom quote, everything is priced individually (hourly DJing fee, travel fee, additional speaker fee, how many dance floor lights the couple wants, how many microphones you’ll provide, etc.) and clients can then pick and choose to get exactly what all they want.

Create Your Documents

Two documents I recommend every wedding DJ business have are a contract and reception planner (or “questionnaire” or whatever you want to call it). The contract stipulates all the legal stuff and secures the “business deal” you’ve created with this client, while the reception planner is essentially the packet the couple fills out to let you know music, timeline, and other details.

I’ve created a blank contract and reception planner form for you and placed them on a special Documents page. Feel free to modify them however works best for you.

There are certainly more high-tech solutions than Word documents, but many cost money. When you’re starting out and likely incurring a lot of big expenses (equipment, advertising, etc.), this is one way to cut costs and still deliver good documents.

NOTE: We always recommend getting professional legal help to ensure accuracy with your documents, particularly the contract, where laws can vary by state, situation, etc. Use these documents at your own risk.

4. Create a Website and Promotional Materials for Your Wedding DJ Business

You don’t need to hire an expensive web designer to create a good website for a wedding DJ business; you can do it yourself with various platforms, such as Squarespace, WordPress, Weebly, and others. I found Squarespace easiest, so I’ve used that since 2013 or so.

What Every Wedding DJ Business Website Needs

A sales pitch of some kind, as in, something attention-getting about why couples should hire you. Examples include:
- “Over 100 events of experience”
- “Tons of five-star reviews”
- “Award-winning”
- “Offering lighting packages unlike any other DJ”
- “The easiest vendor you’ll work with”
- “For couples who want AWESOME rather than CHEESY”
What areas you serve – Cities, towns, etc. You don’t have to list every single one but give a general idea (“The greater Baltimore area”), etc.
Photos or videos from weddings you’ve DJed – Make the photos less about you (though it’s a good idea to have at least one photo of you) and more about how packed dance floors are when you DJ. Pick photos of people having a blast—and people of all ages and backgrounds, if possible.
Bio – Tell a little bit about yourself, but keep it focused on music/entertainment/performing experience/anything that helps you stand out. And if you’re married, certainly you can share that too (after all, you’re now in the business of providing music for brand new marriages).
Rates and what you offer – Clearly state what your prices are, though it’s essential to include that prices may have to be adjusted due to certain circumstances, such as travel distance. If you prefer to do a custom quote for each client, and thus, can’t list prices, at least explain this. Also, it’s important to explicitly say what services you offer (and be more specific than “DJing and emceeing”). Can you provide music for ceremonies? What’s included in a reception package with you (how many hours? Cocktail hour too? Dance floor lights?)? Do you offer any other specific things, such as uplighting, projectors, or live music (as in, you can perform a live song on guitar and vocals, etc.)?
Reviews – Have at least a few glowing reviews on your website. If you’ve yet to DJ a wedding, you could get reviews from employers, teachers, or other people you’ve worked with. I had played in some bands and also DJed at the college radio station, so I reached out to those people for reviews when I was getting started. But even if you haven’t done any music-related jobs or been in bands, you could get some good reviews from other people. Naturally, you should ask them to tailor their reviews to what would make sense for a wedding DJ business. Again, you’re not asking them to lie and claim you’re an amazing DJ or that you DJed an event for them (don’t!), but they can write things like, “Jacqueline is one of the most reliable people I’ve ever known. You can count on her to deliver great results all the time.”
Contact information – Make it easy by creating a contact form. Most, if not all, website-creation platforms have a simple form you can add. Make sure you ask for their name, email address (or phone number or both), the date and location of their event, and a space for writing whatever message they want to add. And what’s also extremely important: how they heard about you, so you can learn what’s driving potential business your way.

Facebook

It’s essential you create a Facebook page that contains a lot of the similar items as your website—photos, information, and website and contact information. If you’re DJing a wedding, by all means you can post about it! If you’re now offering a new service (uplights, live music, etc.), you can post about that.

Invite your friends, families, and potential clients to Like and Follow your wedding DJ business on Facebook. The reality, however, is a lot of people aren’t going to feel much compulsion to follow a wedding DJ—but of course if you post awesome content, they might be up for it.

What also makes Facebook a good platform is people can leave reviews of you on there. Reviews are essential!

Instagram

I love Instagram but held out for years for my wedding DJ business. I thought, while having photos and videos on your website and Facebook are important, couples aren’t likely to visit a DJ’s Instagram and click the Follow button. However, I soon learned that followers aren’t so much what you’re after.

The benefits of Instagram are:

You can regularly post photos and videos from your weddings, either when you’re at the wedding or later. It’d be too cluttered if your DJ website had dozens and dozens of photos and videos, but it works totally fine if your Instagram does. It’s more and more proof how many jobs you’ve done and how many people have had a great time when you DJed.
While potential clients might not follow you, vendors will. This was the huge eye-opener when I finally joined. It’s good old-fashioned networking. They want attention, so they’ll follow you, and you in turn should follow them back. Engage with each other, liking posts and leaving comments, and they’ll become more aware of you, and are then more likely to recommend your services in the future to potential clients.
Tag the venue in the photos, as well as any other vendors. Be sure to give credit and tag the photographer if they sent you that photo. Take advantage of the numerous ways for people to find your page.
It’s almost a guarantee that the couple, or at least one of them, is on Instagram. They might tag you in their posts from the wedding, as a way to thank their vendors. It happens to me. Similarly, a lot of photographers tag the other vendors in their posts from a wedding. This is all free advertising for you!

Consider Advertising on the Knot and/or WeddingWire

Wouldn’t it be amazing if word-of-mouth or other free forms of advertising led you to tons and tons of wedding DJ gigs?

Unfortunately, that’s not likely to happen. Or at least not for a while.

You will most likely have to do paid advertisements at certain places. There are many, but two I think are particularly worth considering are the Knot and WeddingWire, two websites where potential clients go to find venues, vendors, and more.

When you Google things like “Chicago wedding DJ” or other similar searches, the Knot and WeddingWire routinely show up at the top of the list. You’re going to have a MUCH harder time getting your personal website to rank that high, no matter how amazing/SEO-friendly you make it. So that’s why it can be extremely valuable to have a profile on the Knot or WeddingWire (or both).

The Knot and WeddingWire are pretty similar: As a vendor you create a profile that includes a bio/sales pitch, photos and videos, a place for people to leave reviews, and contact/website information. Luckily you can easily look through other DJs’ profiles and see what you like/what you don’t, as you create your own.

Advertising on these can often be free . . . but your profile will be positioned as far down in the search list as possible, and thus, it’s basically worthless. You also might get fewer privileges, such as how many photos you can upload and other things.

You simply have to buy a membership to get a real shot at getting attention and inquiries through these websites. The higher the package (aka, the more expensive), the more likely you are to appear near the top of the results in the Knot or WeddingWire. And sadly, if you don’t buy the top or at least second-highest level, you’re just going to get lost in the dozens and dozens (and possibly hundreds) of competitors in your city.

Trust me, it’s expensive ($200-$400 a month for a higher listing), but it makes all the difference in actually getting inquiries, and thankfully you’ll soon enough be charging $800, $1,000, or more for weddings, so you’ll most likely make your money back. I say “most likely,” because I know some DJs and other wedding vendors who have had almost no luck on these platforms, while I have had a good amount, particularly on the Knot.

Check with a salesperson to see if you can start at a lower package, if you feel you’re not yet ready to go all-in. Many of these websites require you to sign a one-year contract. You can often upgrade at any time, but they won’t let you downgrade until your current contract ends.

Personally, I’ve gotten the vast majority of my business through the Knot and not very much from WeddingWire, so I think the Knot is worth the money and WeddingWire might not be, but you could be different. It’s going to take some experimenting to see what creates results and what doesn’t. That’s why it’s important to ask anyone who contacts you how they heard about you, so you can further understand what’s working and what’s not.

5. Gather Music for Your Wedding DJ Business

People expect the DJ to have basically any song they could possibly ask for. Thankfully that’s a lot easier these days than it was “back in the day” when DJs had to haul tons of records or CDs.

You have several options for where to get music for your wedding DJ business. The big thing I can’t stress enough: get your music legally. Buy your own copy, whether that’s an mp3, CD, or vinyl.

The legality of using streaming services like YouTube or Spotify for events where you’re paid to be there is confusing. Is it okay? Is it against the law? Try to find the answer, and you’ll hear a variety of responses.

Additionally, it’s risky to rely on streaming services or anything that requires Internet access anyway. I’ve DJed at venues, where the WiFi didn’t work, and my cell phone data wasn’t helping either (so I could play the song from my phone plugged into the mixer as a last resort). Plus, the audio quality of streaming services can be bad, or an ad could start playing. In general, the best option is to have your own copy of a song that doesn’t need Internet/cell phone service to work.

You can buy mp3s through Amazon, iTunes/Apple Music, and others, which can be great, because they often have clean versions for songs that are normally explicit (and a lot of couples prefer the clean version). Don’t download illegal versions online—they’re often low quality, might be incomplete (such as the track gets cut off early), and they’re ILLEGAL. Just don’t.

Another option is to subscribe to a DJ pool, a paid service that gives you access to lots of current songs that you can download. Again, make sure you pick a legal one. One popular option is Promo Only. I've subscribed to their Top 40 pool, which as of this writing is $12 a month. It’s updated several times a week with brand new tracks, including clean versions, edited versions, and remixes. It’s a very cost-effective (and again, legal!) way to get lots of new music.

DJ pools typically don’t have older music, so your best bet, financially speaking, is to buy mp3s or CDs that you rip to your computer to make mp3s. Buying used CDs will save you money, but there’s always the risk the CD is scratched, so be sure to check. Scour the Internet, thrift stores, garage sales, record stores, etc., and you might find a lot of good stuff for cheap.

Keep your eyes open for one of the greatest resources for wedding DJs: compilation albums! You can get tons of hit songs on one album. These can help you build up your wedding DJ music collection fast and often fairly cheaply. The Now That’s What I Call Music! albums are amazing, because they’re full of hit songs, and these albums come out constantly, as well as various spin-offs like Now That’s What I Call Party Hits!, Now That’s What I Call Motown, and tons of others. As of this writing there are over 100 of the Now That’s What I Call compilations. Consider getting tons of those.

Same with any other compilations you can find. Best R&B songs. Best love hits from the 70s. Best trance remixes. Best anything. Plus, many of these compilations are all clean, giving you an easy way to get the clean versions of songs. And don’t forget greatest hits collections of any artist you can think of: the Beatles, Whitney Houston, George Strait, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, etc.

When you get the reception planner back, make sure you get any songs the couple asks for that you don’t already have.

Get in the habit of checking the music charts as well as simply paying attention to what the current hits are. These are often the songs you should be playing and people will be requesting. I think a lot of people assume wedding DJs play the same old songs everyone has heard a million times: “YMCA,” “Ice Ice Baby,” “The Macarena,” and so on, so I think people are pleasantly surprised when they hear a current hit.

6. Get Clients for Your Wedding DJ Business

Hopefully the inquiries for "are you free to DJ my wedding!?" start coming in, thanks to your amazing, informative website, your fun Facebook and Instagram posts, and your eye-catching profile on the Knot, WeddingWire, or other websites where vendors can advertise their service.

Thankfully, there are some other things you can do to drum up business:

Tell everyone you know (family, friends, co-workers, etc.) that you have a wedding DJ business. I regularly get hired for friends' weddings, where on our friendship alone, they feel comfortable hiring me. As well, I worked a day job in publishing, where it got around the office that I DJed weddings and events. An employee who I had never met ended up reaching out to me to possibly DJ her husband's 70-year-old birthday party, and she did end up hiring me and leaving glowing reviews on multiple websites. Very helpful!
Get referrals from other DJs - Reach out to the DJs you shadowed (or any you know), and ask if they will refer any jobs to you that they’re unable to do in exchange for a $100 or $200 finder's fee that you'll give them if you do book the date. This is 100% how I booked 14 jobs my first year—the DJ who trained me sent them my way. Great way for a totally new DJ to get a lot of jobs! You can in turn do the same to them - if you get contacted for a date you're busy, refer it to the other DJ, and if the DJ books it, they pay you a finder's fee as thanks.
DJ schools, company parties, and other events - Get more experience (and make more money) by DJing nonwedding events too. Simply emailing schools in my area about my services has led some to respond, "Actually, yes, we are looking for a DJ for our fall dance!" Similarly, you can email area businesses to sell your services for holiday parties and other events. Same with charity events, fundraisers, sporting events, etc.

When Potential Clients Do Reach Out

Try to respond quickly, whether through a phone call or email. This alone has, I think, gotten me a few jobs, as I’ve heard clients complain that some wedding DJ businesses took too long to respond (over a day, etc.) and that they were thankful I got back to them so quickly. It builds confidence that the DJ is on top of things.

Think about how you’d be: say you contacted five companies about painting your house. It’s a big project, will cost a lot, and you’re overwhelmed. The first company that replies has a BIG advantage over the others.

For email responses, I recommend creating a script that you essentially copy and paste into the initial reply. Change it as necessary, particularly to include their name, adjust the price if the event is farther away or for some other reason, and respond to any specific questions they ask.

Make sure you sound personable and friendly. Essentially, try to sound like your email isn’t totally copied and pasted.

Try to build a little rapport and get to know them before you bring up cost but also don’t waste their time with a lot of run-around or any tricks like, “Call me now to get your quote.” Answer their likely main questions, such as, are you available, how much do you charge, and what is included with your services but avoid making the email 4,000 words long.

Here’s a script you can use, but adjust it for your particular business style:

Hi [Their name],
Thanks for your interest in my DJ services. I am available on [Date]!
Are you free sometime soon for a phone call? Or if you prefer, we can just talk through email. Basically, I want to get a good sense of what you're looking for in a DJ and see if I'm a good fit.
Have you seen things at other receptions that you loved? Didn't love? Obviously, my goal is to make your reception amazing, so the more I can learn the better.
As for fees, I try to keep things really simple. No nickel and diming over how many hours or every little piece of equipment like some companies do. So here's how it would break down:

Reception:
*Unlimited hours
*Unlimited free consultations
*I'm the actual person who DJs your wedding (many companies, you might talk to one person and then they send someone else, leading to mistakes)
*You have as much control over the song selection as you want
*Professional DJ equipment (speakers, microphones, lights, etc.). All I ask for is a table. Everything else is provided by me.
*Lights for the dance floor
*Emceeing - I make any announcements throughout the night but avoid the excessive talking or DJ antics that distract from a fun, smooth event.
*[Any other details that explain what you offer and particularly how that's different from other DJ companies]
*Cost: [Price]
Ceremony (add-on):
*Music and microphones for the ceremony, including a lapel mic that the officiant can use
*A dedicated equipment setup for this (separate from the reception setup), if the ceremony is in a different spot
*Cost: [Price]
[Any other add-ons] (add-on):
*[Description]
*Cost: [Price]
So how does that all sound? I'm happy to tell you more, or if you have some concerns/questions about my fees or services, feel free to let me know.
See photos and videos at [Hyperlink for Instagram]
See reviews at [Hyperlink to The Knot, WeddingWire, etc.]
Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your website URL or other contact information]

If you call the prospective client, your phone conversation could follow a similar script:

What are you looking for in a DJ?
What have you liked about DJs/MCs you've seen at other weddings? What have you not liked?
More information about your services, such as what you offer (lights, multiple setups, etc.)
Your prices

Follow-up

Some clients will book you easily, but many will need some follow-up. It's not a bad idea to follow up again if a few days go by and they haven't responded or they still haven't made a decision.

It's a balance - be proactive but don't pester them. If you've contacted them three times or more and they're still silent, hey, it's probably not going to happen.

I usually ask in a final email, "If you did choose another DJ, do you mind me asking why? Don't worry I'm not going to hassle you! I just always want to improve my business, so any feedback is helpful."

Some of the responses I have received have been gold! People pointed out something they didn't like about my services or fees or whatever, and I saw an opportunity to improve things and did. Often it was something I hadn't thought about or considered, and I was glad to make the change. And sure, some of the feedback wasn't helpful or they simply went with a DJ who charged way less than what I was willing to charge.

Conclusion

Phew! A lot of stuff, right? It's a lot. I can't pretend that starting a wedding DJ business is easy. But that is the goal of this website - to make it much easier for you. This quick guide hopefully gave you a good sense of what all is involved in getting started, but again I recommend reading the complete guide to fill in the gaps and give you even more help, particularly how to not only start a wedding DJ business but also grow it.

Soon your wedding DJ business will be up and running, and you'll be earning good money, creating a second income or possibly a new, fun career. Good luck!

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How to Start a Wedding DJ Business(Quick Guide)