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So what is most important in a wedding? With weddings being so expensive these days, many couple end up skipping a big wedding and end up settling down for a more intimate one; one where only the closest of their friends and family members go. These same couples most of the time end up setting most of this money aside for a down payment (or partial) for a home. The real question is, are weddings really that important?

If making sure the entire world, or at the very least, your guests, know you are truly committed on spending the rest of your life with that one person, then your wedding should be very important. Now, lets be real, every single person, vendor, company that is involved in the making of your memorable wedding plays a big role. Now lets take a look at your Entertainment Professionals.

Your wedding DJ will play a vital role on your big day—and it’s actually more than just playing music to fill the dance floor. In fact, a professional wedding DJ has many jobs to do, some of which you’ll see, others that are more under-the-radar. That’s why taking the time during your wedding-planning process to hire a well-reviewed professional is totally worth it (meaning, creating a Spotify playlist, plugging your iPhone into some speakers, and calling it a day really won’t cut it).

While there’s something to be said for hiring live musicians for your wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, an experienced wedding DJ can play recorded music for these two portions of the big day. From the wedding party processional to moment you say “I do”, the right music (and the right wedding DJ!) creates the vibe for your ceremony. And during cocktail hour, your DJ can play light, upbeat music that doesn’t distract from the activities at hand—mingling, eating, and imbibing.

Having high-quality, working sound equipment is an absolute must—and your wedding DJ will have that all covered. Without microphones, speakers, and the like, your guests won’t be able to hear your first introduction as a married couple, the lyrics to your first dance song, your best man’s toast, or the announcement that dinner is being served, or that the last song is being played.

While we do recommend hiring a company that specializes in lighting for more extensive needs, many wedding DJs offer uplighting as part of their services. Uplighting consists of smaller lighting systems that can be placed on the floor and aim light upwards to highlight your tables and dance floor. Talk to your wedding DJ to see if this is something that can be included in your package, or if you’re better suited to hire a professional lighting company.

The master of ceremonies (also known as emcee) may be the most important role your wedding DJ plays. Think of your DJ as the host, cruise director, and point person for the evening, making announcements and ensuring that your guests are aware of what’s going on and what’s next. Having your wedding DJ serve as emcee is far more authoritative and professional than you trying to shout “Dinner is served!” or “Time for the bouquet toss!” over the blasting music. Your guests are more likely to follow directions from an experienced wedding DJ and will look to your DJ (instead of you or your new spouse) for information, so your special day will proceed smoothly and you can focus on enjoying every minute as newlyweds!

Things may go wrong on your wedding day, but fortunately, good wedding DJs are pros at getting things back on track. Let’s say dinner is running slightly behind schedule. Your DJ can play an extra few songs so that guests are too busy dancing to care that the food’s not ready. Or maybe your dad is in the restroom when he’s supposed to be giving his toast. Your DJ can cover until he’s available. Your guests won’t notice any potentially-awkward mishaps when you’ve got a pro wedding DJ (and an experienced wedding coordinator!) at the helm.