Your wedding day is one of the most important days in your life. It is a day when you make a commitment to another individual and start your life together as one.

There are many important things that you have to do to prepare for your big day and one of them is selecting the entertainment for your reception. It doesn’t matter if you are looking to hire a wedding DJ in Miami or hiring one from New York City…these tips all apply.

1. Talk to others who have been recently married in your community. These people can be family members, friends, co-workers or neighbors. Ask them who they used for their DJ and make a list of the names given to you.

2. Get online and search the internet for those particular names to see if you find “glowing reviews” or “bad press” about them. A lot of people use the internet to publish their displeasure with a company, person or business. If you find a lot of negativity, remove that person from your list.

3. Contact the people who still are on your list and ask them for RECENT references! Call up those references and have an in-depth conversation with them about the DJ services they received. Narrow down your list by removing the names that “don’t sit well” with you.

4. For the few that still remain on your list call them back up and set up a free consultation appointment. You and your significant other should both attend the appointment and meet the person one-on-one. Ask questions, get answers and before signing any contracts read all of the fine print.

Finding the perfect Wedding DJ for your big day doesn’t have to be a stressful process when you follow these tips. Ask for references, do the research, take the time to interview the candidates and then make your final selection.