Before booking a wedding DJ, confirm the date, venue, reception timing, ceremony-audio needs and whether MC support is required. Music lists can be refined later; the early priority is making sure the service matches the wedding format.
Start with the feeling you want your wedding to have
Before choosing songs, decide the mood of the day. Elegant and relaxed? Big party energy? Romantic and intimate? A strong wedding DJ will use that direction to guide the ceremony, dinner and dance floor music.
Prepare your key moment songs
Write down your ceremony entry, signing, exit, reception entry, first dance, parent dances and final song. These are the moments where music matters most, so having them ready early makes the planning process smooth.
Share the must-play and do-not-play list
A DJ should know what you love and what you absolutely do not want. A short list is usually better than a massive playlist because it gives the DJ room to read the crowd while still protecting your taste.
Ask about MC support
Many couples need more than music. If you need announcements, timing support and introductions, book a DJ who can also act as MC and keep the event flowing confidently.
Book early for Gold Coast wedding season
Popular wedding dates around spring, summer weekends and holiday periods can fill quickly. Once your venue and date are locked in, speak with DJ ME early so your entertainment is secured.
Wedding DJ information to prepare before the final music meeting
Once the booking is secure, collect the tracks attached to important moments: ceremony entrance if required, wedding party entrance, couple entrance, first dance, parent dances and final song. Not every wedding uses every cue, so only include the moments that actually matter to you.
Create a short must-play list and a shorter do-not-play list. For the rest, give the DJ genre and era preferences plus any songs that are meaningful to family or close friends.
Finally, share the reception run sheet and contact point for the venue or coordinator if appropriate. The DJ/MC should know what happens before the dance floor opens, not just what music to play once it does.
- Date and exact venue
- Reception start / finish
- DJ only or DJ + MC
- Ceremony audio if needed
- Key moment songs
- Must-play and do-not-play list
- Reception run sheet
Need help with your event music? DJ ME is available for Gold Coast wedding DJ hire, private party DJ hire, corporate events and trivia night hosting.