You’ve booked your DJ — great. But there are a few things worth confirming in the weeks leading up to your wedding to make sure the day runs exactly as you’re imagining. Here’s a practical checklist to work through with your DJ before the big day.

Music Planning

• ✓ First dance confirmed — song, version, timing
• ✓ Any other special dances (father-daughter, mother-son, etc)
• ✓ Last dance song if you have one in mind
• ✓ Must-play list submitted
• ✓ Do-not-play list submitted
• ✓ General vibe and era preferences discussed
• ✓ Ceilidh set — confirmed yes/no, duration, timing
• ✓ Any specific cultural or family music considerations
• ✓ Ceremony music confirmed (if applicable) — processional, signing, recessional
• ✓ Wedding breakfast music style confirmed

Logistics and Timing

• ✓ DJ arrival and setup time agreed with venue
• ✓ Load-in access route confirmed
• ✓ DJ finishing time confirmed
• ✓ Evening guest arrival time
• ✓ First dance timing confirmed within the run of the evening
• ✓ Any specific timing constraints (venue curfews, sound restrictions)
• ✓ Meal finish time estimated so evening can be planned accordingly

Venue and Technical

• ✓ Venue contact details shared with DJ
• ✓ Venue layout and DJ setup position confirmed
• ✓ Power supply location confirmed
• ✓ Any venue-specific rules confirmed (noise levels, access, confetti policy)
• ✓ Cold spark machines or other enhancements — venue permission confirmed

MC and Announcements

• ✓ Wedding party names and pronunciations confirmed
• ✓ Speech order and speakers confirmed
• ✓ Any specific announcements needed throughout the day
• ✓ Cake cutting — when and whether to announce
• ✓ Any surprises or special moments the DJ needs to know about

Practical

• ✓ DJ contact number for the day confirmed
• ✓ Final balance payment made (if applicable)
• ✓ Confirm DJ has public liability insurance certificate for venue if required
• ✓ Confirm PAT test certificate for venue if required

The Week Before

A quick check-in call or message with your DJ in the week before your wedding is always worthwhile — just to confirm everything is in order, check there are no last-minute changes, and make sure you’re both relaxed and ready. A good DJ will often initiate this themselves.

If you have questions about any of the above, or you’d like to find out how we manage the planning process with our couples, get in touch for a free consultation →