When you are planning that special event, you want to make sure that you consider all of the different elements that you need to plan. You will have no doubt looked around all the potential venues before choosing the one that best suits your requirements, spoken to caterers to see what they can provide and even given some thought to what you will wear for the big event.
Now the date is marked on your calendar, the invitations have gone out and everything is organised. There is however one very important thing that you might have forgotten in all your careful planning and this is something that you will want to ensure that you book with plenty of time to spare. Do not forget to ensure that you find the right DJ equipment for your event.
The right music can really help to set the atmosphere for your event and in order to play the right music, you need to ensure that the equipment you are using is right for the job. Read on for our tips on what you should be looking for in your search for DJ equipment to hire.
Ask for recommendations
A good place to start with DJ equipment hire is to ask around. This might be your friends and family or even the venue themselves, and see who people recommend. This may also be a good way of finding out who to avoid as well as anyone who has had any problems is sure to let you know who they were not happy with. It may be that the venue you have chosen has a list of equipment hire places that they recommend to clients and this will provide you with a starting point.
Once you have a few suggestions of possible companies to use you will be able to give them a call and discuss your requirements.
Things to consider
When you call DJ equipment hire companies to discuss your event there are some things you will need to remember. They will need to have an idea of the size of the venue and whether your event will be taking place outdoors or indoors – or whether you have the option of both. It may also be a good idea to give them an idea of the number of people that are likely to be there and of course what the occasion is. All these things will allow them to give you a better idea of the type of equipment you should be hiring for your event so that you get the best and most appropriate equipment.
Who will set the equipment up?
There is no point in hiring the best DJ equipment for your event if you have nobody to set it up for you. Check what services hire companies include in any prices they quote you for hiring their DJ equipment. If you have to collect it yourself, transport it to the venue and then set it up you may find yourself busier than you want to be on the day of the event. It is far better to choose a company who will deliver the equipment and then set it up for you, this way the equipment will be tested in situ and you know that it will be working properly and be set up safely. If there are any issues with the equipment when it is being set up a good hire company will be able to sort it out; even if this means finding you alternative equipment.
It is worth paying a little more for peace of mind that you’ll get the right equipment, and the right service for your event.
