Is this dj request normal?

In case there's any confusion, the someone else works for the same company

I had just seen a post where the DJ was unwilling to do an outside job because of harm due to the elements. I don't what type of gear that person used -- if perhaps more susceptible to damage. But it could be okay to add that canopy for the DJs benefit.

Is your ceremony space open to air or is it covered?

View Quoted Comment

It's open to air but we were given an option to use a building on-site in case it rains (which we'd end up using if that was the case anyway).

Was just curious if it was normal to ask us to rent a canopy from them to protect their own equipment

View Quoted Comment Since you have coverage in the rain then it should be fine. I would let them(dj) know that. Also very shocking they don't have their own way to protect their equipment.

If there is a chance of bad weather, I would question why they plan to stay outside instead of having an indoor backup. It’s not your responsibility to pay for this. Find a different dj.

That sounds odd to me. The price of protecting their equipment should be in the overall fee, I would think.