Sound Division PM - Wedding Tips

We would suggest printing this page a number of times so that you have copies of it to hand when you need it. Some of the questions can be answered by looking at information contained within brochures or on the Internet. Other questions can be answered on the telephone or by e-mail. Some of the questions can only be answered once you have visited the venue.

1. Is your venue available on the required date?
2. Is your venue easy to find?
3. Is your venue licensed to carry out civil weddings?
4. If you do hold a license for civil ceremonies, what authority do you come under and can you supply names and contact details for the registrar?
5. Will ours be the only wedding at your venue on our wedding day?
6. How many people can you accommodate?
7. How many car parking spaces are available?
8. Do you allow confetti to be thrown at the venue?
9. Do you allow candles to be lit in the reception room?
10. Do you allow professional firework displays at your venue?
11. Do you have landing permission should we want a helicopter to whisk us away after the evening reception?

12. Do you offer the option of a marquee?
13. Are there separate rooms provided for the wedding, reception, meal, evening reception, etc?
14. Is there a room provided for the use of "bride and groom' for the day?
15. Is there a dressing room that the bride and bridesmaids can use prior to the ceremony?
16. When can we have access to begin setting up the room in terms of decorating it with balloons, flowers, banners, etc? (Morning of wedding, day before, etc?)
17. If the evening reception is being held in a room that is being used for something else earlier in the day, do you require the DJ/Band to set-up their equipment beforehand?
18. Is there an area that could be used as a crèche if needed?
19. Is there a quieter are for older guests to get away from the noise of a band/DJ?
20. If rooms are available for overnight accommodation, how many?
21. What are the costs for overnight accommodation?
22. Is breakfast included?
23. What is the checkout time the following day?
24. Do you have a room where you are able to store wedding presents until you are able to collect them and are you insured for any loss or damage to these presents?

25. Do you insist on doing all the catering?
26. Can you supply examples of suggested menus along with prices?
27. Do you include a cake stand and knife if required?
28. Do you have a preferred order of service (when and where do we cut the cake)?
29. What time do you offer an alcohol license until?
30. What time do you insist the reception finishes by?
31. Do you insist on supplying the wine and champagne?
32. If we are able to supply the wine, what do you charge for corkage?
33. Can you recommend a company to supply our wedding cake?

34. Do you have a Public Address (PA) system that can be used for speeches?
35. What facilities are available if the weather is poor? 36. What photographic locations are there?
37. Do you supply or can you recommend a DJ or Band? 38. Do you have special arrangements with, or details of local hotels for guests to stay at?
39. Do you have any arrangements with local cab companies that offer a reasonably priced and reliable service?
40. Is there any entertainment provided during the void between the afternoon and evening receptions (casino, magician, etc)?
41. What decoration do you supply for the reception?
42. If we begin to run late, how will your staff help us to ensure we are still able to make the most of our big day? 43. Can you recommend a videographer?
44. Can you recommend a photographer?
45. Is it OK for the photographer/videographer to visit the venue beforehand to get an idea of what they can expect on the day?
46. Can you recommend a company that can supply wedding cars?
47. What facilities do you provide for a videographer? 48. Can you recommend a good florist?
49. Can you recommend a company who are able to supply favours?
50. Can you recommend a company who supply decorative balloons?

51. What are the various options and costs for the use of your venue?

You spend months planning your big day... that dress, the cars, photographer, cake, honeymoon, venue etc. etc. ... the list seems endless! Try not to forget the 'humble' DJ service in your plans though, because it is usually their job to bring the day to an even happier ending by sending you and your guests off with a huge memorable smile!

All too often a fantastic day can be marred by an inappropriate DJ who plays the wrong music or says the wrong thing.

We recommend that you never book a DJ whom you have never met before or whom you have never seen at work. Unless he's lucky enough to be Fatboy Slim, it's also probably wise to avoid the offer from a friend or relative who says they can 'spin some discs' on your important day. If they're good at what they do, then that's fine... but imagine the ruined friendships or bad feeling that would ensue if he/she is plain 'awful'??

A professional mobile DJ will have letters of recommendation from previous satisfied clients and will be more than willing to come out to meet you before your big day and discuss all your requirements regarding the entertainment. This way you don't waste any time at the 'last minute' organising the music, arguing about the volume or when to serve the buffet... as it will already have been dealt with and agreed!
The Wedding DJ is just ONE element of your big day ... and we NEVER forget that! Check out our helpful general party tips to also plan your reception!

Your DJ is responsible for entertaining you and your guests on the biggest night of your life.
For many of our clients the reception is the most expensive and longest part of the day. Hiring a Professional Wedding DJ is probably the most important decision you will make.

Because we are one of the largest wedding DJ companies in the Yorkshire Area, in the case of emergency we can supply a replacement DJ within 1 hour. (although we have never had to do so)

Sadly, we have attended many receptions where the couple have hired a friend or a club DJ only to be disappointed because they have little knowledge of wedding procedure and quite often a limited range of music. Have failed to inform guests about important events, such as the cake cutting, opening of the buffet, or left too little time to organise the final circle of guests where the Bride & Groom can say their goodbyes.

See our DJ's in action! we can show you professional video footage of the many great evenings enjoyed by our previous clients, so you can book with us knowing that a great evenings entertainment is assured.