Questions to ask dj and photographer?!

-Do they include ceremony music, cocktail hour music, and reception music?

-Do they include uplighting or dance floor lighting?

-If you needed an extra hour day-of, what do they charge?

-Do they accept song requests from guests? If so, how do they handle song requests?

-What is all included in each package, and what is the pricing for each?

-How do they keep people on the dance floor throughout the whole evening?

-Deposit amount?

-Cancellation/postponement policies?

-If they are sick or an emergency comes up on the day of your wedding, will they send a replacement?

-How do they keep track of your must play/do not play lists?

For photographers, ask about:

-Do they have a specific photo style?

-How long does it take to get the edited photos back?

-Do you have printing/social media rights with the images, or do you have to order prints through them?

-How many photos can you expect to receive?

-What is included in each package, and what is the pricing for each?

-Deposit amount?

-Cancellation/postponement policies?

-Do they include a second shooter?

-If they are sick or an emergency comes up on the day of your wedding, will they send a replacement?

-Do you need to provide them with a specific shot list, or do they work off of their own?

-Do they use the same poses, or do they come up with poses based on the environment?

-Have they shot a wedding at your venue before?

-Ask to see a full wedding album from a wedding they've photographed (preferably one at your venue). Pay attention to what poses they use, whether you feel their photos collectively tell the story from the day, a good variety of close up shots and zoomed out shots, color vs black and white, etc.

Hi Corrine! Lisa's got you covered, but here are two lists you can check out as well:

11 Questions to Ask a Band or DJ