Unresponsive DJ

I would say check the contract but you don't even have the copy. Once you get it then check and see if he has a cancellation policy. I am sure you are within the time frame to not own anymore than the deposit.

Keep all communication you have with him. Preferably something you can print like emails.. That way if he were to try to hold you to a contract, you have more evidence against him.

That's half the problem. He doesn't email me back at all. I have my side of the convo,I guess. I know it's still a long way to the event but some communication would be nice. Even a "sorry busy get back to you soon"

There are a lot of red flags here that started right from the beginning; the two week wait, the lack of contract, a minuscule deposit. None of this is the way a good business person functions.

Try to get it back and then start over. If this is this bad now, it won't get better later.

If it were me, I'd just write off the $60 deposit, cancel the contract, and start over looking for a new DJ.

I would look for a new DJ. like you said, it's better to lose the 60 than have no DJ day of.

Sounds like red flags...how did you find this person? See if any reviews are posted about him. Also, did you read the contract that you signed? Do you remember if it said anything about cancellation or breach of contract terms?

Start by having a friend call him to see if they can talk to him about a booking. If he responds promptly, then something is amiss. Then write him a polite, but firm email, stating that he has been unresponsive and did not follow through on his promise. Tell him that if he does not send you the contract tomorrow, you will have to demand an immediate return of your deposit. Keep copies of all communication.

I think at this point there is no risk even if you offend him, because he sounds very flaky, and you probably would not want him at your wedding anyway.

I agree with Marina's idea of having a friend call and pretend to be a bride looking for a photographer. if he is prompt to respond, and still doesn't respond to you, then find another dj... I'd probably look for another one anyways.

I also agree with Maria (hey date twin) to have someone call and also as stated above, do you recall in the contract what it said about if you cancel? Also, does he have a location? If so, go over there with your FH and get to the bottom of this.

It may seem like a lot of time, but our vow renewal is in August and we locked down our DJ last summer because vendors book up. Start looking into other DJs and let them know what's going on so that you at least have options if you choose to cancel with this non responsive DJ.

Good luck and please keep us posted.

I would cut my loses and find a more dependable DJ. God forbid if he does this to you on your wedding day. Take the hint, he isn't the one. good luck

For the future, do not sign anything or give anyone money, unless they are able to give you a copy of your contract right away.

I plan on cutting him. I just need the contract first to make sure he doesn't try something underhanded. Yes, in retrospect it was stupid of me to sign it and give him money without getting a copy right there.