7 Game Changing Wedding DJ Tips | Wedding DJ Tutorial

Get ready for 7 game changing wedding DJ tips that are so important, you'll wish you never DJed a wedding before watching this. In this Wedding DJ Tutorial, I go over 7 things that changed the game for me. These tips made my job much easier while preventing a lot of mistakes. Hope you enjoy!

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00:00 Intro
1:07 Tip 1
3:19 Tip 2
4:48 Tip 3
7:40 Tip 4
8:59 Tip 5
10:30 Tip 6
12:56 Tip 7

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Nick Spinelli is a full-time DJ for the SCE Event Group out of New Jersey (USA). He's a National Speaker and Educator, and one of the most sought after high-end Wedding DJs in the NJ, Philly, and NYC markets.

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[NickSpinelli]

what do you guys think of the background with the blue light? Is it cool or is it too much?

[TriplicateTrey]

I have my first wedding in a few weeks. I have my first paid gig in only 3 days! It’s a private party. I have been DJing for over a decade…. But I have never been an active gigging performer. Deep breaths. Best believe I am binging your videos while processing my entire music library for gain/loudness

[djelectricrain]

As a young ICU nurse I was told to know what the 3 worst things that could happen with my pt as I started my day and have a plan for each of them and you will never be caught off guard. Solid advice my man.

[JamesSmith-gksz]

Solid video for the beginners and some of us more advanced wedding DJ types. A few that I've come up with over the years that I could add to the list to help one and all:

1.) Ask the couple what the dress code is. Even if they seem "cool and casual", they could expect you to show up in a tuxedo and just assume that's what all wedding vendors where. Be specific and even ask what the color scheme is for the evening to ensure you match (royal purple and silver, rose gold and regular gold etc)

2.) *Practice setting up your entire stand + kit + equipment until you can do it quickly* There are many people who show up before the wedding and if they witness you dinking around all clumsy like with your set up, word could possibly get to the couple or other important people. One bad impression can scratch you off the "top vendors list" in a heart beat. PRACTICE!!!

3.) Understand power consumption of all your equipment as well as power outlet placement for the venue. Heard a wild story once of a "top of the line" DJ who showed up to a venue only to discover he was on the wrong side of the room and couldn't reach the outlet. Strung a 100' long 10 guage wire across the entire dance floor that showed up in all the photos and videos of the level cringe.
On top of that, if you have to 15" tops, two subs, all your accessories, (amps for those with passive speakers) and a whole Gigbar light FX what's called an "ammeter" and figure out how many amps you're actually pulling. If it's above 15, you'll need to split up the power between outlets on a different grid. Grid meaning you may have to wire one top and sub to an outlet outside that's on a separate break so you don't trip the power for the dining hall in the middle of the dancing portion.

4.) *No wedding is ever on time or goes according to plan* This point is worth *endless* reiteration and emphasizing. If you can't think on the fly and find solutions or "riff" as they say to cover for something going wrong, you're in the improper business/gig in life. I had a wedding, no joke where the bride's mom came up to me five minutes before the grand entrance and briefly said "forget the itinerary we're remaking it right now" and left me standing there.
Had to physically run to one of the bridesmaids and force her to be my go to correspondent between the wedding party and me the rest of the night so it wouldn't unravel before it had begun. Expect the unexpected!

5.) Have a pre wedding questionnaire the bride and groom have to fill out together. If all you do is say "yes" to everything that comes your way and all you have is to ancient Yamaha 10" passive speakers, no amp, and Virtual DJ with no are not for you. Understand what you can and can't do for people *clearly* before saying yes to any event/wedding. This is *their* big day, not yours.

Hopefully this helped somebody out there. Cheers to the rest of the wedding DJ's and happy New Year.

[jaredgreen]

When you said “Ben” as the example name, I thought “I would totally use Sarah for the bride out of instinct, because my boss’s name is Ben and his wife’s name is Sarah” and then you did it! It’s so stupid but it got me hyped this morning

[joey]

Re #1, I remember one wedding a few years ago I did, where I happened to know the bride and groom personally - we weren't besties, but we were acquaintances and Facebook friends for years prior. I knew the bride was a fan of the TV series 'Chuck', of which I am also a fan. They didn't specify a song for the cake cutting, so I played the theme song to Chuck (it's performed by the group Cake). The bride gave me that "zomg this is so perfect!!!!" look; she had that look of happiness the entire time; it was just the most perfect thing. It's fantastic to be able to do things like that, which is why this is important.

[biggerron]

i'm that nerd that used a tv as my schedule. somewhat timed out completely. the day of event coordinator was highly impressed. she laughed at my little notes/comments. lol

[djeffekt]

I use Google docs for my timeline and add the brides and the wedding coordinators email on there and have them verify everything on the final meeting. Final meetings are either video chat or over the phone.

[h.darrenhackney]

Great info! If Barry Goldberg ever needs a stand-in, you're it!

[fredmcfarlin]

Definitely ALWAYS make a cheat sheet. Things often change, but at least you have a starting plan.

[DJDocStudio]

Can you share your typical backup list of things that can go wrong? That would be really helpful for those that might draw a total blank.

[DJLee]

Being a owner of a wedding venue is a huge perk for me as a DJ. Im there for the bookings and they see my setup and different packages, meeting with them usually 3 or 4 times before their wedding. AND yes having a cheat sheet is a must for every wedding dj, I label their names all over the back of my booth 😀 Great video Nick

[mindmazebeats]

Tip 4 people love hearing their names do it in everyday conversations as well

[lidb]

love the respect you have for the married couple who is trowing, indeed the most expensive and important party of their life

[kayladeyonge]

Could you make a video on the questions you ask your bride and groom before the wedding ?

[djtonytoneBKS]

Bro you are the Official "DJ Nick Stand UP" Good tips, and

[guyhermanson]

Great tip on announcing their full names at the end.

[bmwthedj]

Saying the couples names over & over throughout the day is a fire idea! using that for sure!

[offgriddj]

Regarding Tip 6...you say "it can get too much". My couples typically ask for something along the lines of "the new mrs and mrs smith" for their entrance. Now soon after, if I'm saying that again following the first dance it feels too repetitive. Completely agree on the ending though great tip!

[johnnyrichmond]

We live and die by the "CHEAT SHEET"!