Your wedding is one of the greatest days of your life. It’s no wonder then that most brides put so much time and effort into the details of the wedding preparations. You want a great venue for your wedding ceremony, a beautiful cake, an experienced professional wedding photographer, and much more

But if you’re still hunting for a Cincinnati wedding DJ, keep reading for four great tips that will help you track down the ideal person and entertainment company for your wedding.

Get Thee to a Wedding Expo

You can find a whole conference center full of wedding DJ’s (and photographers, caterers, dressmakers and more) at three of the Cincinnati area’s top bridal exhibitions – the Dayton Bridal Expo, the Cincinnati Bridal Expo and the annual Veils and Cocktails event at The Madison.

The Cincinnati Bridal Expo is typically held at The Manor House Convention Center, while the Dayton Bridal Expo is held at the Dayton Convention Center and is probably the largest in the state. Veils and Cocktails at The Madison is an annual event that combines hors d’oeuvre and cocktails with the opportunity to meet 50 of the city’s finest wedding vendors.

While a bridal show can be overwhelming, it’s also the perfect opportunity to meet multiple, prospective Cincinnati wedding DJ companies in person and not only obtain a quote, but also get a feel for their personality. Remember, the DJ sets the tone for the entire evening and also takes on some MC duties, so you want someone who meshes with your own personality.

Ask on Local Message Boards

A local message board or online forum is a great place to cull referrals and recommendations. You can find bridal forums with special Ohio or Tri-State sections on popular bridal sites like The Knot (theknot.com) or One Wed (onewed.com), or you can just check a local message board.

Remember, word-of-mouth advice can often be trusted and is typically a reliable way to find a great service provider for an even better price.

Avoid Companies That Do Everything

Have you ever seen ads for companies that handle all the videography, photography and DJ services? Ever wondered how they can do so many things well? Normally they can’t. Instead of investing in a wedding warehouse, look for someone that is a professional DJ and does what they do well. Remember, DJ’ing is a skill and it goes beyond having the right equipment.

Ask Your Venue or Photographer

Every weekend, your venue or photographer is either at a wedding or is hosting one. Thanks to that incredible wedding experience, they’ve also been able to witness and evaluate possibly hundreds of local Cincinnati wedding DJ companies. So, put some trust in your other wedding vendors and ask them for referrals, recommendations or tips on who to avoid.