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U7 Austin DJ has taken the Austin Gives pledge to give 1% of pre-tax earnings to philanthropic local causes in Travis County. U7 Austin DJ is a small local company, we will never concur the world! But, we believe that small actions can make a big impact in the world and we want to do just that! Imagine if everybody in Austin no matter how small of a company gave back to the community! WOW! What kind of city would that look like? For me as a local that is the city that I want to create for the future generations of young people here in Austin. An altruistic community is what we at U7 Austin DJ strive to help create in Texas. That’s why we took the 1% pledge and are committed to helping our community anyway we can. U7 Austin DJ built our business foundation on the principle and practice of genuine concern for the well-being of other humans, animals, and wildlife flora/fauna above ourselves. To live and let live is an important moral value in our daily lives at home and out in the world. We are always striving to be more selfless and giving to our community and welcome opportunities to help our neighbors. We believe anyone can help create positive change in the Austin community with personal and corporate philanthropy and we take the commitment of altruism seriously. We are doing our part to make our local community a humane, caring and progressive city that gives back to one another and is the helping hand that any Austinite would need. As a local Austin wedding and party rental company, we are a small humble entertainment service nonetheless we are proud to have partnered with Austin Gives of The Austin Chamber of Commerce. Giving back to our local community has always played a big part in how we live our day to day lives and who we are at home as a family and in the community as a local business. U7 Austin DJ is made of plain old ordinary people that do extraordinary philanthropy within the community. We strive to create a better world for all our local community through small acts of kindness, volunteering, donating our rental products and services to causes and groups of people that we want to see make a difference in the city because we believe they have what it takes. We are grateful to live, work and play in Austin Texas! We believe Austin is a community of givers, shakers, movers and creatives that are making a difference in Texas! We are honored to be part of Austin's local community because this is a great city of like-minded, generous and caring persons who are making an impact in the world. While we are humble local entrepreneurs, we truly believe doing good is not just good for our local Austin wedding DJ business, it’s good for our souls! So with that being said; If you would like to enquire about my entertainment and party rental services for your charity, reach out on our fundraiser page to see if you qualify and lets talk about how U7 Austin DJ can be of service to your local charity event. We love giving back to our local community and we are always interested in helping new and established local Austin causes that are helping our community be the best city in the south. If you would like to be part of the Austin Gives movement, join us, all is welcome and let's make Austin the best city in America to own a business and raise a family in. Want to hear samples from our music library? Check out our DJ mixes here. Have questions about U7 Austin DJ? Find answers to frequently asked questions. Want to read more blogs? Check out our local Austin DJ blog. Did this blog get you thinking about planning your companies fundraiser? If so, contact us!

Find us on GOOGLE! U7 Austin DJ has a verified GBP account as a local Austin Texas Wedding DJ Company. If you are like most you use GOOGLE. From maps to the search engine GOOGLE has a hold on the cyber market. Thats why U7 Austin DJ has a GBP account and has been verified since 2022. We are grateful to give the best wedding DJ service in Texas. We aren't just some basic dj company that shows up, throws a kind of clean table cloth on a wobbly pop up table and "makes it work". That is not what our wedding clients come to us for. We turn their wedding dreams into reality. We bring to the wedding planning table our DJ skills and wedding planning knowledge from years of experience and help you from the beginning to the very end. We are excited for you both and eager to work on your wedding music sets with you, creating special moments that will stay with both of you for a lifetime and define you as a couple in the future. Brides and Grooms alike are often surprised to find that the wedding industry comes with a lot of "boundaries". But not us, at U7 Austin DJ we are there for our couples, supporting your wedding day vision and giving the best party advice we can because we are genuinely happy for other peoples milestones. We know that your wedding isn't about us it's about you as a couple and your love tribe of friends and family. We want to support your musical planning journey. So why should you book U7 Austin DJ for your Texas wedding? Great question! Firstly, we offer top notch customer service. Yup, that's number one folks. Communication isn't much to ask for but most couples will find that planning your wedding can be over stimulating, high energy and wedding vendors have so many rules and boundaries and not always the best communication skills. Trust me I work with some great wedding vendors that are awesome at their job but not so great is communicating. But U7 Austin DJ is easy to communicate with and we answer our clients; emails, phone calls and text messages within 24 hours. We are always on time to our consultations and look forward to planning your wedding day with you. In an industry full of boundaries we have very few during the planning part of your wedding. If you have a wedding problem fall in your lap, call us! We get it and you can email, call or text us at any time. We have years of experience and might have a solution to your wedding problem faster than your bestie or Mama will, yeah I said it! Need to complain about the planning ups and downs of your wedding? We are always down to listen to you, support your wedding day vision and throw shade to your wedding day haters! Need answers to wedding day or dance party questions, email us your list, we love questions and look forward to getting to know you as a couple and individuals. First time getting married? Need help with wedding design and traditions? Don't know where to start? We got you boo! We have been part of a hundreds of weddings and can answer all your questions from what is a processional song? or Do I need cold sparklers? or Can you shorten the songs during the slow dancing? U7 Austin DJ can answer your wedding planning questions and help to create your dream wedding dance party. Did I answer your google or wedding DJ questions in this blog? If not check out these links below. Find U7 Austin DJ on GOOGLE Locate our GBP account on the map app. Have more questions? Check our FAQ page on wedding planning and everything U7 Austin DJ! Want to hear our wedding library music? Find wedding electronic music sets here. Need Pricing? We don't base our price on your worth we base it on our own worth and what we can back up with years of being a seasoned professional wedding DJ. What does that mean? It means we don't up our price because YOU can afford it. That type of pricing is based on your worth and if a dj company is changing their price because they think that they can, that my friend is called a hustle and I think you deserve better than that. You deserve to have your wedding day be all that you desire. With that being said we have made U7 Austin DJ Pricing public to show that all couples are treated equally with the same 5 star service, at a price that you can afford. We have zero hidden fees or extra surprises come check out, just standard sales tax for Uncle Sam. We give all our couples the same price with no hidden hustle in the cost. We have built our business foundation on being; honest, easy going, and inclusive. Want something out of the ordinary? We don't judge! Love is Love and we will always support the movement of tolerance and welcome diversity. We treat all couples traditions, culture differences and musical tastes with respect no matter how different you are to our own values and musical preferences. Planning other couples weddings isn't for everyone but we do what we love and we love what we do. With us, what you see is what you get. We know we are worth our prices and are confident that we can keep your dance floor packed. Want rental add ons? We offer wedding design add ons from Cold Sparklers to 360 booth, we have the wedding rental extras that will turn your ordinary day into the dream wedding that you have been envisioning since you were little. Need a payment plan? We are proud to have partnered with PayPal and Affirm. You can book our services now and pay later without the fees. PayPal and Affirm are both a smarter way to pay for your wedding over time. Book any of our services and wedding rental add ons and pay at your own pace without any fees, so you can get the wedding day party you have always imagined without breaking the bank. We believe everyone deserves their dream wedding dance party and we want to make that happen for all our clients. Still have questions? 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U7 Austin DJ is a local Austin Wedding DJ serving the central Texas area from the heart of Hyde Park. U7 Austin DJ looks forward to turning your dance party dreams into your reality. Welcome to U7 Austin DJ, we offer premier DJ entertainment service and event design rentals. U7 Austin DJ has the best professional Texas DJ's and design rentals in Austin. We believe we are the best wedding DJ company in the central Texas wedding industry but don't take our word for it, check out our testimonials from past clients. As a local Austin wedding DJ, U7 Austin DJ serves central Texas from Austin Tx. Whether you're planning a corporate event, wedding, birthday party, or any other type of celebration, you can trust our team of professional DJs to deliver an exceptional entertainment experience that your guests will never forget and wont stop talking about. From the day you book with us, we'll work closely with you and your party planner to ensure that every musical detail is taken care of and that your big day runs smoothly from the first planning meeting to the very end with sparkler send off. With over a decade of experience in the Austin Texas DJ industry, U7 Austin DJ has established ourselves as a leading wedding DJ company in Austin Texas and our exceptional team of talented and experienced wedding professionals are passionate about creating the perfect wedding atmosphere and design for your big day and dance party celebration. We take pride in our ability to deliver top notch Austin Texas entertainment that exceeds you and your guests dance party expectations and keeps the dance floor energy positive and happy. At U7 Austin DJ, we know that music has the power to bring people together and our goal is to do just that, bring your friends and family together on the dance floor and create unforgettable dance party memories. U7 Austin DJ has the experience and skills to keep your wedding dance party lit. That's why we work closely with each of our clients to understand their unique musical preferences and create a custom playlist that reflects their style and personality as a couple. U7 Austin DJ can mix a wide range of music genres from, country to hip-hop to EDM to rock to salsa to slow dancing. And U7 Austin DJ is skilled at seamlessly blending different music styles together to keep you and your guests on the dance floor all night long till the lights get turned on and you get kicked out! Thank you for considering U7 Austin DJ for your celebration. My local wedding company is honored to serve central Texas from the heart of Austin. My entire Austin wedding DJ team looks forward to working with you and your party planner to create a truly unforgettable entertainment experience that is based on your personality and musical preferences. If you are looking to book a professional DJ in central Texas and you think U7 Austin DJ is a good fit for your event, please reach out and lets talk about how we can serve your big day. You can also check out U7 Austin DJ's Google Business Profile account. Have more questions? Then check out my FAQ page where I might already have answered your Austin DJ questions. You can find more wedding planning blog posts here. In the meantime, wedding planning can get so serious, so let's all take a moment to laugh at this funny gif below. I mean where is her wedding dream team or her wedding party? The cameraman knew what he was doing! And, her life partner didn't mention to her that it looks like a bad idea, where is he/she/they!?! Not in the picture, that's where. Immediate divorce. lol

"I am often booked 6 months to a year in advance of my couples wedding date but I welcome last minute bookings" DJ Ram-Z This wedding blog is to encourage brides and grooms to book their Austin wedding DJ early and to guide you on booking all your wedding vendors earlier rather than later. First and foremost you will book your wedding planner or venue. There is no reason to reach out to other professional Austin wedding vendors till you have booked your wedding planner and or wedding venue. After booking your venue you can move on to other wedding professionals and start to build your wedding dream team. I would argue that your Austin wedding DJ is one of the most if not the most important wedding vendor you will hire. Why? Because they are the background maestro to your entire event. Let's put it like this, they have the microphone thus that is a lot of power to make or break an event. Also, catering, bakery and florist can work multiple events on the same day. But a wedding DJ will only work one wedding per day. So, with that being said, I'd like to list the ten reasons why you should book your wedding DJ early! My top ten reasons why you should book your Austin wedding DJ early. Booking early means: Your Austin wedding DJ gets a chance to get to know your couple vibe and music taste You have the option to book said DJ for your wedding rehearsal as well It gives the Austin wedding DJ time to get the music you requested You still have enough money in your budget to get the Austin wedding DJ you want It gives your Austin wedding DJ enough time to make song edits and set changes You have all the wedding DJ options at your finger tips It will give the Austin wedding DJ time to connect with your planner or Day-of-Coordinator The best Austin wedding DJ's are booked early, 6 to 12 months before the date Inflation is a real thing and the sooner you book U7 Austin DJ, the more you'll save And, last but not least, the sooner the better which means less stress in the end! Let's dig a little deeper on the subject of professional Austin wedding vendors! Your Austin wedding DJ  gets a chance to get to know your couple vibe and music taste. Why is this important? Because when you don't know your clients personality it's hard to get a feel for people as an individual and what their vibe is as a couple. The more time we have to talk and get to know one another the more I can understand your musical tastes and your vision of the perfect dance party. You have the option to book said DJ for your wedding rehearsal as well. Clients that book me early have the option of booking me for their dinner rehearsal as well because I most likely wont be booked yet. I highly recommend booking your Austin wedding DJ for your wedding rehearsal to make sure your wedding night runs smooth and everyone is on the same page. You can also book a mini dance party for your wedding party and VIP guests after the rehearsal dinner as well. It gives the Austin wedding DJ time to get the music you requested. It takes time to curate your music sets and find your songs. Wedding DJ's need time to search for your music and create different sets for the different parts of the wedding day from prelude to the last dance. When it comes to music, a wedding DJ needs time to curate your wedding dream playlists and make your wedding music part of your favorite wedding memories. You still have enough money in your budget to get the Austin wedding DJ you want. Weddings are expensive, need a say more! If music and entertainment is important to you and your partner then you should book those artist first. I highly recommend talking it over with one another and deciding what the top three vendors are for your wedding day! Example, for my wife and I, it would be the following: 1. Music & Entertainment 2. Food & Drinks 3. Photography & Videography What are your thee most important must haves at your wedding? It gives your Austin wedding DJ enough time to make song edits and set changes. I often edit songs to a shorter version of the song, so my shy couples don't have to slow dance for the entire song in front of their family and friends. For some people that is embarrassing. And, while every couple wants the pictures of them dancing together, most want me to help them out by editing songs for their slow dances. As an Austin wedding DJ, trust me when I say that I need time to make mixes and edit songs for your wedding day dance party. You have all the options as your finger tips. When you book early you have the option to book the cream of the crop and will not have to settle for second or third best! Picture this: you and your partner have found an Austin wedding DJ whose style speaks to your hearts, and said wedding DJ's availability is as scarce as a unicorn in downtown Austin. This is where early booking comes to the wedding planner rescue! Booking your wedding DJ ahead of the crowd means you’ll have a world of options at your fingertips with said wedding DJ's schedule actually being open. It gives you an upper hand to explore various professionals, compare services, and ultimately make choices that align with your wedding budget and style. No last minute compromises are necessary when you book your wedding DJ early! It will give your Austin wedding DJ time to connect with your planner or Day-of-Coordinator. As a local Austin wedding DJ, I have to tell you, having the time to connect with your planner or your wedding team of planners really helps make the day of the wedding run smoothly. Especially if said Austin wedding DJ has never worked with that person(s) before. The best Austin wedding DJ's are the first to get booked, 6 to 12 months before the date. This a fact in the Austin wedding industry. If you want the best of the best you have to book your wedding vendors early. Every year there are about 10-15 Saturdays that are HOT dates for that year and I always get booked for those wedding hot dates about 8 months to 18 months in advance. As a wedding DJ, I highly recommend booking not just your DJ early but all your vendors that can only work one wedding per day. Inflation is a real thing and the sooner you book U7 Austin DJ, the more you'll save. I'm going to let you in on a little not so well known wedding industry secret. Most of us, wedding vendors, will up our prices at the end of the year. So if you have a wedding next year, this is indeed the right year you should reserve your date and pay your deposit. Book a year ahead of your wedding date means if you save money... FACT! And, last but not least, the sooner - the better which means, less stress in the end! Planning a wedding is really stressful, especially if you are planning your own wedding. YIKES! It comes with great memories and it's a wonderful chance to get to know your partner better but it also comes with fears, tears, disappointment, reality checks and sometimes fighting with your fiancé, yup that's normal but you can avoid the wedding planning panic when you book your wedding vendors early and you communicate with each other! In conclusion, I hope. that this wedding blog has convinced you and your partner to take the booking part of your wedding dream team seriously and as soon as you two have found the professional Austin wedding DJ of your dreams, throw down your deposit and reserve that Austin wedding DJ, ASAP! Avoid the wedding planning waves that can drop you on your ass during the planning stages and enjoy your engagement! This goes without being said but this is also the case for all the wedding vendors you will book for your big day. While you might be overwhelmed with the amount of vendors you find, you will also find that the best of the best in the wedding industry in Austin Texas are booked early. So do yourself a favor and don't wait until the last minute to book the perfect Austin wedding DJ. If you're ready to book your wedding DJ and you think we might be a good fit, I'd love to schedule a consultation to understand the vision you have for your big day. Feel free to head on over to our U7 Austin DJ contact page to get the ball rolling and let U7 Austin DJ make your wedding dreams your reality! HAPPY PLANNING!

"If you are getting married one of the first wedding vendors you need to book is your wedding DJ but you didn't do that, so what now?" - Ramsey from U7 Austin DJ Ah yes, you're feeling pretty good now that you've booked all your wedding vendors and can relax and let your wedding planner take the lead. Wait a minute, something is missing, oh snap! You and your partner just realized that you still haven't booked your wedding DJ! No worries, you still have 3-4 months to go and you'll just reach back to the DJ's you were planning on booking for your wedding. But as you reach out to all the Austin wedding DJ's you favorited for your big day, you find that every one of the DJ's you were considering are all booked for your wedding date! Now the panic set's in and the scrambling begins to find an Austin wedding DJ that ticks all your boxes and fits the part begins! If you find yourself in this situation, you've procrastinated so long and assumed that all your favorite wedding DJ's would still be available for your wedding date which is a serious newbie mistake. However, this might be your first wedding, I don't judge, so I'll let you off the hook. In fact, this blog is to guide you to finding the perfect wedding DJ. So your favorite DJs are booked, you ask your wedding planner for help and your wedding planners favorite Dj's are booked! Yikes! What now? Are you now stuck gambling on all the Austin wedding DJ's that don't exactly meet your requirements? Not exactly, Austin Texas is a music capital of Texas, some say the world but come on??/ That's laughable. Nonetheless, if you take my solid planning advice you will find the perfect DJ for your wedding day. Ok, since you've gotten this far in this wedding DJ blog, let's talk about the top ten questions you need to ask your last minute wedding DJ before you book them and pay your deposit. Are you Insured? Will you send my venue your C.O.I.? What does your booth look like? How old are the photos? How many weddings have you performed at? Do you have reviews that I can read? Have you ever worked at my venue? Have you ever worked with any of the wedding vendors I've already booked? Do you have Deco rentals? Photo booth? Sparklers? Co2 Guns? Do you have a legal binding contract? Are there any hidden fees? taxes? discounts? Do you have wireless microphones for the ceremony? Let's go over why these are legit questions to ask a professional Austin wedding DJ Are you Insured? Will you send my venue your C.O.I.? Any Austin Wedding company worth their weight in salt will have insurance and can provide C.O.I. to your venue. What is a C.O.I you ask? Great question, it is a certificate of insurance that says they covered when working on site. Most venues I work with already have my certificate of insurance on file and only ask once a year for my updated certificate. DO NOT HIRE A WEDDING COMPANY THAT IS NOT INSURED! All wedding vendors DJ or not should and will be insured. Ask them straight up and if they can not provide the C.O.I. you should run as far from that hustle as possible. Nothing good will come form hiring uninsured wedding vendors, the money you save might cost you so much more in the end, like a ruined wedding day that you can never live down! What does your booth look like? How old are the photos? U7 Austin DJ has the highest standard of equipment and comes with all the bells and whistles, I have an all white look that adds class to dance floor. I'm not saying my look is the best but you do need to make sure the Austin Wedding DJ company you hire has the "look" you want. A black table cloth on a table with black speakers is not the wedding look my clients go for. My Brides and Grooms love my all white look that helps pull of the fancy elegant look that they envision for their dream wedding dance party. So ask for photos of their set up and remember that they should have more than one set up. I have a set up for ceremony and a completely different set up for dinner and dancing. So if you need high production to pull of the luxury white wedding look you have as your wedding day vision, speak up and don't settle for black gear and a black wedding facade or DJ set up. As my own wife reminded me when I wanted to have the all black wedding look because it was "cool"... "this is a wedding not a funeral", the all white look softens the room up and creates the luxury most brides and grooms are looking for! I'm not going to tell her, but she was right, folks! How many weddings have you performed at? I have been DJing weddings for over 5 years and am a full time wedding DJ company located in Austin Texas. I serve central Texas and have done so many types of weddings from Large grande affairs that cost more than my home to intimate micro weddings. Because all weddings are different, you have to know how to DJ for different types of events and sizes. If your wedding DJ is a newbie remember you will get what you paid for and they might make rookie mistakes. In all honesty I did, so I speak from experience when I say wedding experience matters, as a dj that had performed thousands of times, I wasn't ready for the world of weddings when I first jumped into the Austin wedding DJ scene, it is stressful in ways I did't realize and it took years of weddings to get to the level of DJing emceeing that I am at today. So experience counts and bars, festivals and house parties just aren't the same thing, sorry to say! Do you have reviews that I can read? All Austin wedding DJ's will have reviews that you can find from a simple internet search. So you should read over those reviews and make sure that you like what you read. And, if you see something that flags your attention ask them why, what, when and where? Make sure you feel comfortable with their answers to why they got less than stellar reviews. After all we are only human and some people will find fault in anything and everything so you do have those kinds of reviewers that are terribly negative and never have anything nice to say. Nonetheless, make sure that the Austin wedding DJ you hire has a history of 5 star service and has gained your trust before you sign on the dotted line. Have you ever worked at my venue? While this isn't the end game question it does help when they have already have experience with weddings at your chosen venue. It will help with organizing and the flow of the event when all the staff has had past experience with that venue and the venues staff. Have you ever worked with any of the wedding vendors I've already booked? Hiring an Austin wedding DJ that has already worked with your booked wedding vendors will help to make sure your wedding day is flawless and it will ease your mind knowing that your wedding professionals are familiar with each others work style. I am always willing to work with new people however it is easier when I already know their communication style or work ethic so that I can adjust my own wedding companies needs to the teams. Team work makes the dream work! Do you have Deco rentals? Photo booth? Sparklers? Co2 Guns? Professional Austin wedding Dj companies will have all the bells and whistles because they have been in the game long enough to have collected a rental catalog. Finding an Austin wedding DJ company that also has rentals makes it easier on everyone. Not just is it one less vendor you have to add to the team but Austin wedding Dj companies will have deals with their DJ service. Often their wedding dj service will come with a photo booth or up-lighting. Ask to see their design catalog and what deals they have. Do you have a legal binding contract? I am always dumbfounded when I hear that a bride and groom went with an Austin wedding DJ company that didn't have them sign a contract and they got hustled. NEVER DO THAT! A friend of a friend that DJed your cousins sisters wedding for cheap still should have a contract of service, period. All your wedding vendors must have legal binding contracts that are clear and without any concerns or questions on your end. Contracts are set up to protect both you and the Austin wedding DJ company that you hire. Why would any professional DJ company not want that? So if they cannot provide you with a contract of service the answer is ... NO CONTRACT... NO DEAL... period! Are there any hidden fees? taxes? discounts? Ask straight up about extra fees and hidden cost. This is a common practice hire in the south to advertise one price and then hit them with all the extra fee's. If your Austin wedding DJ is not being transparent about cost that is a sign that they aren't professional and that said DJ company is not a good fit. Why hide the price from a client? I would never do that! Why do they need to do that? I cannot answer that question because I'm always confused when I hear that clients got hit with hidden fees from wedding vendors. What is there to hide? Is that their sells pitch? U7 Austin DJ will never do that because it's shady and unprofessional. Taxes is the Austin area are currently 8.25% which if you are from outside Travis County is higher than the 6.25% of smaller Texas counties or other states in The States. You will most likely be charged for a sales tax rate of up to a maximum combined state and local rate of 8.25%. However, you will never be charged more than 8.25% for sales tax, anywhere in the state of Texas. Do you have wireless microphones for the ceremony? This is the number one question I am asked by Austin Brides and Grooms that want to hire me for their ceremony. Do I have a lapel mic or handheld wireless microphone. I cannot imagine a professional Austin wedding DJ company saying no to this question but I have heard from leads that that is very much the case. If they do not have something as simple as a lapel for your officiant you should run the other direction because they aren't ready for this wedding jelly! There it is folks! I hope this blog helps you find an Austin wedding DJ company that will add to your wedding day and not subtract from it. If you have more questions check out my FAQ. If you think U7 Austin DJ would be a match for your wedding, I'd love to talk with you about what you envision for your dream wedding day dance party. You can schedule a free consultation with U7 Austin DJ where I can better understand the needs and desires you have for your big day. Feel free to head on over to the contact page to get the ball rolling and congratulations on your engagement to your best friend.

U7 Austin DJ's Team is grateful to be awarded the best wedding DJ in Austin Texas of ZOLA for three years in a row. U7 Austin DJ has had a great relationship with Zola since in 2022. It feels good to work hard and achieve the merit you have earned as an Austin wedding DJ. There are a lot of great wedding DJ's in Austin but only one U7 Austin DJ. As a local Austin wedding DJ company, we serve central Texas with first class customer service and a wedding DJ dance party that your family and friends will be talking about long after the last dance on your wedding day! My local wedding company, U7 Austin DJ partnered with ZOLA in 2021 when the platform was still transforming into what it is today. Yup, I remember the good old days when it was free and just starting to be the badass wedding app they are today! But honestly, my local Austin wedding DJ company is happy to partner with ZOLA because the clientele they attract has been nothing but awesome. I have had the pleasure of meeting some great couples and performed at really fun Austin weddings that had epic dance parties. At the end of the day that is because I met them on ZOLA. As a local Austin wedding vendor, I highly recommend Zola to couples that are looking to book wedding vendors. You can find not just U7 Austin DJ's profile on this fresh wedding app but many more great wedding vendors that are professional, skilled and experienced Austin wedding vendors. On Zola you find out that U7 Austin DJ has been in business for over a decade and has given 5 star service to couples just like your selves throughout Texas. U7 Austin DJ's mixing style is high-energy filling the dance floor with happy feet and smiling dancers. Back to back, non-stop guaranteed hits to keep you and your guests moving and your wedding night epic. With a large music library of songs U7 Austin DJ can cater to the style of music that you prefer because it isn't about what us it's about you. With U7 Austin DJ, you won't have to worry about an Austin wedding DJ that doesn't take requests from you or your guests because U7 Austin DJ always has a song request sheet that you can fill out. Every U7 Austin DJ wedding is handled with the utmost care and attention to detail. We get it, IT'S A BIG DEAL! U7 Austin DJ is also a music producer, which gives him the ability to put DJ sets together with finesse. He truly has a knack for picking out songs for the right moment to set the vibe. Your playlists will be carefully attended to and your guests will be left wanting more and dancing your wedding night until your planner hits the light switch on! Lastly, as a local Austin wedding DJ, U7 Austin DJ highly recommends that couples that are planning their wedding now check U7 Austin DJ out on ZOLA. Because when it comes to finding your dream Austin wedding venue and professional vendors you shouldn't take chances or settle second best. You can find my local Austin company on Zola, a modern app that will connect you with the best local wedding vendors. I have found the Austin wedding vendors I've met through ZOLA to be at the top of their wedding vendor game and on the ball of their wedding business and I hope do as well.

U7 Austin DJ is an Austin Texas Wedding DJ find out more at Carats & Cake Hey Austin Brides and Grooms! I'm grateful to announce that my local company U7 Austin DJ has partnered with Carats & Cake as an Austin Texas Wedding DJ serving central Texas and beyond. Along with other professional wedding vendors I am proud to be featured among the best of the best. You can find more about U7 Austin DJ on both; U7 Austin DJ featured profile on Carats & Cake and, my very own, U7 Austin DJ website. If you; have questions about wedding DJ & MCing or wedding event design please check out my FAQ page. Where I answer all kinds of wedding DJ and event design questions. would like to book U7 Austin DJ's service for your wedding you can connect us here. are interested, U7 Austin DJ also has a 360 booth for rent that creates fun wedding reels to upload to social media, uplighting to add your wedding theme color and romantic drapery to create ambiance. want to hear wedding music sample sets? You can find wedding electronic music mixes here. Thank you for your time, I look forward to working with you in the future and creating your dream wedding as your Carats & Cake Austin Texas Wedding DJ. Team work makes the dream work. Turning Dreams into reality since 2016.

U7 Austin DJ is a three time award winning Austin wedding DJ and is excited to share with you that we won 2 awards for wedding DJing in the Austin area this year 2024 (also 2023 and 2022). We are grateful to serve a city that we love so much and we will continue to offer the best customer service we can to the Austin Texas area and beyond. If you think we are a good fit or would like to reach out because you have a question, let's connect and talk about how U7 Austin DJ can be of service to your special occasion. If you have just started your Austin wedding DJ journey you might want to read a few of my past blogs about the best 7 characteristics of a professional Austin wedding dj or what questions to ask a wedding DJ. They can point in the right direction to finding the best fit for your Austin wedding party. Are you ready to book U7 Austin DJ for your wedding, let's connect and talk about the wedding DJ packages we offer our community. From event uplights to a 360 reel booth, we offer top notch DJ service to Austin Texas and beyond. Have questions about Austin wedding DJing? Find answers to your wedding DJ questions on my FAQ page. Where I talk about Austin wedding industry standards, what you should expect and what I offer that others don't. Want to hear sample sets from U7 Austin DJ? You can find music from different genres on U7 Austin DJ's electronic music page. Interested in designing your dream wedding "look"? Check out our Event Design page & our Event Drapery page. Want to read reviews from U7 Austin DJ past clients? Scroll down to the bottom of U7 Austin DJ homepage and find out what our local Austin community is saying about us and how we can be of service to your wedding in 2023! Already planning your wedding on a wedding planning app? You can stay digitally organized by adding me to the wedding planning app you are already using to plan your big day. You can find U7 Austin DJ on wedding plan apps like: The Knot WEDDINGWIRE Zola Carats & Cake You can learn more about U7 Austin DJ's personal promise to our clients, our mission and the core ethics that creates the 5 star Austin wedding DJ service we are known for on our about U7 Austin DJ post. Thank you for your time. U7 Austin DJ looks forward to working with you in the future. Have a great day!

“When it comes to wedding planning, you must ask your Austin wedding DJ the right questions to get the right match.” DJ Ram-Z So, you have an appointment with a DJ for your wedding and you're searching the internet for the best questions to ask during the interview, you my friend, are in the right place! I created this wedding DJ list of questions to guide future Mr. and Mrs.’s, much like yourselves, toward important questions you should be asking each and every Austin wedding DJ you sit down with to interview. Asking these questions up front will help you find the right professional wedding DJ that can pull off exactly what you and your fiancé want for your big day! When you're searching for the perfect wedding DJ, forgetting to ask an important question could mean ending up with an Austin wedding DJ that's missing the mark, or ending up with a hefty charge at the end of the night. Too often choosing the wedding entertainment is left to the end of your overwhelming wedding to do list, but the truth is, it shouldn’t be! Not only does music set the appropriate mood for the evening, but a skilled Master of Ceremonies will gracefully guide your guests from one spotlight moment to the next flawlessly. And, on a practical note, the best Austin wedding DJs are often booked well in advance. Thus, you need to put your wedding entertainment at the top of your wedding to do list. It should be somewhere closely after the venue has been booked. The reality is you’re not only taking on the role of bride or groom-to-be, you’ve just become the operations wedding manager of what will essentially manifest into your very own personal love tribe for an entire day. Exciting? Absolutely! But, also, overwhelming and completely time consuming. So, take a deep breath because I have done the initial hard work for both you and your fiancé. Let’s get started…. First off, wedding DJ’s are responsible for mixing electronic music flawlessly. And, for being the evenings Master of Ceremonies for your special moments while controlling the uplighting around the perimeter of the venue is no small task. Multitasking is just part of the wedding DJs job along with good taste and epic communication skills. Yes, my job as a professional wedding DJ is to ensure the music playlist for the evening is mixed properly with your favorite songs while adding in requests from your guests. Making sure your songs are played on time and engaging with the dancer’s on the dance floor through music requests and group dances is what you are paying for but it is so much more than that. The truth is that the best Austin wedding DJ’s are also great day of coordinators that have on the job experience from their past years as a professional wedding DJ. They understand how to slow down a moment or speed one up in order to keep on time with the wedding itinerary. This is a priceless wedding DJ skill, I promise you, and sadly, not all wedding DJs have that said skill set. When interviewing an Austin wedding DJ for your wedding, suitable DJ candidates will have a charismatic personality, strong verbal communication skills, a passion for electronic music and proof that they can keep the dance floor lit. You should be wary of wedding DJs with poor interpersonal skills during the interview and those who are not comfortable presenting to a live audience because they will also be the Master of Ceremonies for the evening and do need to be able to demand the attention of the room with their personality and presents by guiding your guests from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception. After your sacred ceremony and the cocktail hour you and your wedding guests will be looking forward to dancing the night away in celebration of love and the beauty of finding your forever family. Music can make or break your wedding, so it is important to choose your wedding DJ wisely. To guide you, I have put together a list of 100 questions to ask potential DJs. While you won’t need to ask all 100 questions you should go through this list of questions and pick a few that speak to you before you and your fiancé sign on that dotted line. Pro Tip: If the Austin wedding DJ you interview does not have a contract of service thus no dotted line to sign on, this is a good time to turn around and run … as far as you can from said “Austin wedding DJ”. They are not a professional wedding DJ and will not be a suitable vendor candidate for your wedding. Okay, drumroll please... without a doubt the most important question will be whether or not the wedding DJ is available on the date of your wedding? Now, with that in mind, let's move onto, The 100 important questions to ask a wedding DJ when interviewing How long has the wedding DJ’s company been in business? How many weddings has the DJ provided electronic music for? Is DJing weddings their main DJ gig or do they play at other events, and clubs? Does the DJ perform at more than one wedding on the same day? How much time does a wedding DJ need to setup and break down at your venue? What is the wedding DJs payment structure and cancellation policy? What is the wedding DJs back-up plan should he/she/they or team fall ill? How long does the wedding DJ play music for during the evening? What equipment will the wedding DJ use? Microphones? Speakers? DJ Facade? Does the DJ have a back up plan if their DJ equipment doesn’t work? Does the wedding DJ offer other services such as a photo booth, and uplighting? What type of equipment does the DJ need the wedding venue to provide? Has the professional DJ worked at your wedding venue in the past? Will the DJ coordinate their needs with the wedding venue? How extensive is the wedding DJ’s music collection? What types of music genres do they usually DJ at Austin weddings? How does the wedding DJ keep their music collection current? Does the wedding DJ play song remixes or only original versions of your songs? Can you provide your own wedding playlist and a “do not” playlist to the DJ? Will the DJ play open format and accommodate song requests from guests? How does the professional DJ get your wedding guests excited to dance? Where can you hear the wedding DJ ’s sample sets from previous weddings? Does the wedding DJ take breaks? If so, will the music stop? Will the wedding DJ act as the Master of Ceremonies as well? What will the professional wedding DJ wear? Black Tie Formal? Themed? Does the professional DJ company offer wedding packages? When will the wedding DJs finalize the musical journey for the evening? What is the hourly cost to DJ overtime at the wedding? What is the cost of the wedding DJ’s travel fee? Are there any hidden fees? How much is the required for a deposit to hold the date of your event? Does the wedding DJ company offer payment plans like Affirm? What type of payment does the wedding DJ take? What is the DJ's policy on privacy? Will they share your event photos publicly? Does the wedding DJ require you to provide a meal the day of the event? Does the wedding DJ have special event liability insurance coverage? How much? Can the wedding DJ provide professional wedding references? How far in advance do you need to book the wedding DJ for your big day? When will the wedding DJ need your final payment? Deposit? What has been the most memorable experience for you so far as a wedding DJ? Does the wedding DJ have a questionnaire for you to fill out? Contract of Service? When not DJing weddings, where can we find you DJing at in downtown Austin? What is the DJ’s take on wedding uplighting design? What made you decide to pursue an Austin wedding DJ career? When is Austin’s wedding high season? How far in advance do you need to book? What wedding dance party add on does your DJ company have to offer? When did you start DJing weddings? How long have you been a professional DJ? Who are your DJ influences? What is your greatest strength as a professional wedding DJ? Do you think that the DJ industry is a man’s world with no place for female DJs? What is the most romantic wedding venue you have DJed at? What is the coolest event you have DJed at outside of Austin weddings? What style of music do you DJ when you aren’t playing at a wedding? What makes you different from other wedding DJs in the Austin area? Where did your journey in the music industry began? Where do you see your wedding DJ career heading next? What are your wedding DJ companies plans for the future? Does the DJ mix in and out of different songs by blending the two songs? What music did the wedding DJ listen to today before your consultation? How do you prepare your professional wedding DJ sets? How do you get people that don’t know each other to dance together? Is there anything new on the Austin scene that’s a must-have for wedding DJs? What’s the latest music trend for weddings in Austin Texas? What wedding DJ advice would you give to your past self? If you could DJ back to back with any one from any genre who would it be? Tell us about the musical journey you take as a wedding DJ during the reception? Describe your wedding DJ performance style in three words. Why did you want to become an Austin wedding DJ? What genre of music inspires your wedding DJ career at the moment? How do you create an inclusive dance floor for all my guests to enjoy? What do professional wedding DJs need from their clients to hold the date? Do you have a laser show for the wedding dance floor? What was your introduction to electronic music when you were growing up? What’s your main wedding DJ and ceremony set-up and why do you use that? What have you added recently to your wedding DJ set up? Are there any unwritten rules among Austin wedding DJs? Do you have multiple PA’s for the ceremony, cocktail and reception areas? Can you insure that your microphones won’t ruin the moment at my wedding? What are your main challenges as a wedding DJ in Austin? What is it about wedding DJing that makes it worth it for you? How do you stay up to date with the latest music trends for weddings? What professional DJ techniques do you use to engage wedding guests? Where do you feel most comfortable in your studio or performing at weddings? Do you have any DJ rituals you do before DJing a wedding? What would you say is the most rewarding part of being an Austin wedding DJ? Name a song you can listen to three times in a row without getting tired of it. What’s your creation process in the studio when preparing to DJ a wedding? How long does it take you to set up your all white wedding DJ Booth? How do you feel when you’re DJing a wedding and the crowd is dancing? What have you learnt since becoming an Austin wedding DJ? Name three songs that have influenced your life as a wedding DJ and tell me why. Will you be available to answer my questions leading up to my wedding? What skills do you think wedding DJs need to be successful as a professional? What is the most important characteristic someone must have to be a DJ? Do you have advice for anyone wanting to be a professional Austin wedding DJ? Do you take cigarette breaks as a DJ performing at a wedding? Will you DJ my weddings after party? Wedding rehearsal? Engagement party? Can you DJ an outside wedding without audio problems? What will you need? What do you need from your clients to successfully DJ a wedding? Will you coordinate a soundcheck at the wedding venue on the day of? How do I book your DJ company, U7 Austin DJ, for my wedding? And, there it is my friends, to help you better vet candidates, here is my personal curated list of the top 100 questions to ask your wedding DJ before you book them. Remember, every wedding day has a soundtrack of its own. From the walk down the aisle to the sweetheart dance to your sparkler send off, music helps set the tone for all the evenings special moments and the DJ is the Maestro that conducts the evening into musical magic. I hope this master list of questions to ask wedding DJs before booking them helps you better prepare for your consultation because your wedding DJ will set the tempo for your dance party and you will want to make sure you find the right professional. One that can keep your guests entertained and the party dancing into the night is most likely the DJ you will want. Lastly, never be afraid to ask as many questions as you need, to any wedding vendor you meet. Thank you for your time - Good luck with your wedding planning Friends (you will need it)! Do you have any additional questions that you think should be included to my wedding DJ list? Let me know here. If you are interested in knowing my answers to any of the above questions please reach out and let’s talk about it. You can email me at thankyou@u7austindj.com or call me at 1-833-U7ATXDJ. If you would like to book me for your wedding you can find a quote questionnaire here or inquire about booking my service here. I am open to answering any questions you have about the Austin Texas wedding industry or the current commercial equipment standards for professional wedding DJs in the local Austin live event scene. Lastly, my final shameless self plug, my local Austin wedding DJ company, U7 Austin DJ also specializes in wedding design; event up-lighting to set the mood, wedding drapery to soften the space and a modern open aired 360 Booth that creates reels for social media, allowing your guests to share their favorite wedding reception moments with the world. Please reach out if you are interested in learning more about me and my wedding companies services.

"DJing local Austin Weddings is my greatest pleasure, my attitude is gratitude." - DJ Ram-Z My greatest pleasure is running my local DJ business here in the heart of Austin Texas. Creating community on the dance floor with electronic music is truly what I love to do and being part of weddings all around the city is a big reason on why I do it. It's not about me, it's about the couples and communities I have the pleasure of serving, they are what makes my company the best Austin wedding DJ local company. I recently had the pleasure of partnering with an online wedding specialist, weddingrule.com and they interviewed me and asked some great questions about why you should hire U7 Austin DJ for your local Austin wedding. The reason I love DJing weddings is because it's great to be part of something bigger than you. Creating atmosphere with event uplighting or creating the mood with drapery is a powerful way to design the perfect wedding. Being part of a couples BIG day is special and I'm truly thankful for all the past couples who have given me the chance to DJ their wedding, I wouldn't be where I am without their trust in me because let's face it, a lot of my past clients have never met me before. Thus, as a professional wedding DJ, I don't really know their musical personalities and they are trusting that I will be the perfect Master of Ceremonies and DJ their favorite and most intimate songs while also keeping their guests dancing all night. It's a big deal and a lot is riding on the day, being that it is the couples top three most important days of their lives! WOW, no pressure! But, you know what? It's also a lot of fun DJing weddings because it's so important! At the end of the day, I love what I do and I do what I love! Being recognized by a top wedding specialist like weddingRule is an honor and I am grateful to partner with them and grow as a local Austin wedding DJ. Thank you weddingRule for giving my company, U7 Austin DJ, the 2022 Editor's Choice Award this year. Nothing makes me happier as an entertainer than to serve the Austin area as a wedding DJ and I can't do it without persons like yourself. Sincerely, thank you to your entire staff for all the hard work they do to help local wedding entertainment companies like U7 Austin DJ get booked at local Austinite weddings. Readers, if you are interested in booking professional wedding vendors for you bid day please check out my Austin vendor friends and other wedding DJ's on weddingRule where you can also find out my answers to some awesome vendor questions about wedding DJing in Austin Texas. You can read my up close and personal interview about my company, U7 Austin DJ and how we bring our A game to every wedding we DJ on weddingRule's website here. My company, U7 Austin DJ is a wedding Disc Jockey company but my U7 Team also offers; Event Uplighting Dramatic Drapery 360 Reel Booth Are you interested in what I sound like as a wedding DJ? Click the link below to listen to my wedding DJ sets and find the genre of music that fits your wedding day vibe. Google me at U7 Austin DJ If you would like to work with me, you can inquire about booking me for your wedding, if you have questions you can find answers on my FAQ page. You can email me at thankyou@u7austindj.com about anything I have blogged in the past, reach out, let's connect. I look forward to answering your wedding entertainment questions! Happy Planning!

Why you should add wedding lighting rental to your budget for your wedding or any special occasion! I know, I know ... what you're thinking, why add wedding lighting rental to the budget? You are already over budget as is so you think you can skip out on event lighting. WRONG! It's simple, you need event uplighting because you cannot create ambiance without a lighting design for the event's room. Event uplighting can be used to enhance the elegance that you seek at a wedding or give the evening a night club dance party vibe or even promote your brand or company. Event uplighting creates the ambiance of the evening and welcomes your guests into the mood you designed for them turning your event into an epic celebration and not just a nice night out. Uplighting is both the fastest and cheapest event design that can transform an empty room into an incredible event space. Color has the ability to make us feel and that is what event light design is all about. Designing event moods that create feeling for your guests to enjoy and take home with them. Ultimately, making memories that will last you and your guests for a lifetime. What is an Event Uplight? An event uplight is a light that's artistically placed to design the event space by throwing LED illumination upward on a wall or DJ stage. Event uplighting is an important detail to event design, I have already talked in great detail to what event uplighting is and if you are still wondering what it is you can also read my companies U7 Austin DJ event design page where I talk about designing your event with lighting on my website U7 Austin DJ. Otherwise, let’s look closer to why you need event uplighting at your wedding and special occasion. Alos, how much it will cost if you add it to your DJ service package. In this blog, I will take a closer look at event uplighting and hopefully answer your lighting questions by convincing you to add them to your event space. How are Event Uplighting Powered and Controlled? All professional DJ’s will have at least twelve event uplights to add to their DJ package, the best event uplights are wireless LED and are lithium battery operated with all white fixtures ( to match a wedding or formal event). Each event uplight will run eight hours on a full charge and U7 Austin DJ always charges our event uplights before a gig. Also, DJ Ram-Z controls the event uplights easily from his DJ booth via an iPad dedicated to controlling the uplighting throughout the room. 5 Reasons on Why You Need Event Uplighting At Your Wedding or Special Occasion! There are many good reasons to have event uplighting at your special occasion and I have listed the top reasons below. Let’s take a look on why you should have event uplighting at your wedding or any special occasion. Event uplighting does the following; 1. Creates ambiance in the event space with or without event drapery; 2. color ties the event theme together; 3. it’s affordable; 4. you can customize the LED color; and, last but least, and 5. YOU CANNOT photoshop your guest’s memories or the bad lighting in the events photographs or videos. How Much Does Event Uplighting Cost? For a professional DJ lighting design package, U7 Austin DJ estimates that costs will begin between three hundred and get as high as a thousand dollars. Uplighting a DJ is much cheaper than lighting a band on stage and you will save money on event uplighting with hiring a professional DJ company that comes with the uplighting for the evening. Your event uplighting should be one part of you DJ service package, the ideal event lighting package should also include splash lights on the dance floor, and a laser show, so that in photos and videos, there is a balance between the event party background and focal points within the the photography and videography. Pro Tip - The dinner tables, dance floor, and DJ will be much darker than everything else in the photographs and video if you only have uplighting framing a dark room, you’ve essentially lit the perimeter of the room and will still need proper dinner table lighting like flameless candles, and a laser show for the dance floor. Event uplights should be part of a bigger event lighting package designed for the evening. Think Neutral Warm Uplighting Designing a social space with event uplighting by creating ambiance with color is do-able in any event space and all professional DJs offer uplighting packages. That is exactly why you need event uplighting at your wedding. When it comes to adding warmth, and designing a welcoming space, I highly recommend the color amber because it is simply the most flattering live event uplighting hue on the spectrum, it add’s a romantic and intimate welcoming glow to any event space at every venue I have worked with. However, if your event lighting design is more dramatic, you can customize the wireless LED to your chosen shade, adding a splash of color up the wall of the venue to tie in your event’s theme and or promote your brand. Pro Tip - Dancing uplights that are programmed to be in sync with the DJ’s electronic music is a great lighting design for the dance party of the evening. I also recommend deep purple and blue hues when you want a nightclub vibe at the event, those colors amp up guests for the dance party portion of the evening and set the vibe for socializing. While this can be a lovely choice for a corporate function or the dance party at you wedding reception it may not be the right color scheme for an intimate cocktail hour before your ceremony or a formal dinner party. Event uplighting in more personal space should involve creating event space for conversations based around sentimental moments that translates to calming colors that soften and warm up the room or match your company theme thus, transforming the event space from ordinary to extraordinary. If you are interested in working with my electronic music entertainment company, U7 Austin DJ, you can book a consultation appointment where we can talk about event design. U7 Austin DJ can be both your wedding DJ and create an event uplighting design that will make your photos and videos pop with class and color. Along with event uplighting, U7 Austin DJ also offers: a 360 booth and event drapery. You can learn more about U7 Austin DJ and to email me you can do so at info@u7austindj.com. Thank you in advance and have a great day.

With so many wedding DJs in Austin Texas, what does it take to be the crème de la crème in the “Live Music Capital" of Texas? Weddings in the south are an epic lifetime event, folk's around here go BIG or go home, and Texan Bride and Groom's always go big (in their own way)! I don’t know how wedding DJ companies do it in other cities because I was raised in Austin Texas and my wedding DJ company U7 Austin DJ is here in the city. But, here, in the music capital, DJ's know how to bring their electronic music A game to wedding's. So, with so many great DJ's in Austin, it's no surprise that the crème de la crème of wedding DJ's all share certain characteristics in common. In order to make it in such a competitive industry, said DJ's have to come with a level of professionalism and customer service that is next level. How do I know this? I’ve been an Austin Wedding DJ long enough to have met some great wedding DJ’s here in Austin and the ones that impress me all share the same seven characteristics. What are the attributes that will make a wedding DJ stand out as a professional Austin entertainer you ask? Great question, let’s drive into what it takes to be at the top of the Austin Wedding DJ mountain of success and how couples, just like you, can tell if a wedding DJ is the right fit and “your” Austin Wedding? The best wedding DJs in Austin have: Competence Knowledge Conscientiousness Personality Respect Emotional Intelligence Inclusiveness In this blog, I would like to share with you what it takes to make it to the top as a wedding DJ and what you should be looking for when booking a wedding DJ. This post will take a closer look at the 7 characteristics of a professional Austin wedding DJ. 7 Characteristics of a Professional Austin Wedding DJ 1. Competence “You must have confidence in your competence.” - Elijah Cummings As a professional, any wedding DJ worth their weight in salt will get the job done and done well. This level of wedding DJ professional has the skills that match the job requirements and they often produce results that exceed the expectations of their clients. A professional wedding DJ can easily provide you with the confidence of knowing you hired the right DJ company for the job. This level of DJ’ing is often booked a year in advance and that is for a good reason, they are the best of the best in the crazy competitive world of wedding DJ’ing. This level of wedding DJ’ing comes with years of knowledge on troubleshooting live event production, time management and results in a packed dance floor with unforgettable memories. A professional wedding DJ will create a dance party that keep’s you and your guests' dancing and talking about how much fun they had at your wedding long after your wedding day is over. Pro Tip - Look for 5 star reviews from past clients on third party apps like; 1. The Knot 2. WEDDINGWIRE, and 3. Zola Also, search engine profiles on google places and bing places are great insight into a wedding DJ companies work ethic and how they deal with unhappy customers. And, don’t forget to read the “bad” reviews to make sure you are comfortable and fully trust your wedding vendor to bring their A game to your important night. While, it is true, some people are negative by nature most if not ALL clients complaints are relevant and worth investigating not just as a business owner but a couple looking for the perfect wedding DJ for their big day. 2. Knowledge “Good, Better, Best, never let it rest till your Good is Better than your Best.”- Saint Jerome The best Austin Wedding DJ’s have a decade of knowledge under their belt. While that is not to say you can’t find a great newbie wedding DJ, because I’m the first to admit they do exist but they are a rare force to be reckoned with because professionalism involves digital and physical organization, time management, a crafted Master of Ceremonies skill set, and musical history knowledge to know what people are requesting and these wedding DJ skills take time to truly master as a professional. Moreover, a wedding DJ can create personalized playlists because he/she/they stay up-to-date on wedding and music trends. At every stage of a wedding DJ's career (newbie, professional and master) the DJ strives to master their Disc Jockey and MC role of the evening and continues to add to their musical library and what they already know as a professional wedding DJ. This high performing level of commitment is necessary to be the best wedding DJ that he/she/they can be and said wedding DJ will never let it rest till their personal good is better than their best. Pro Tip: An itinerary created by a professional vendor is crucial to the success of an epic wedding that is flawless and moves with grace and class throughout the event. The DJ is the background maestro that keeps the wedding on time and said DJ can not do this without a detailed itinerary of your expectations for the evening. It is always a good idea to have your wedding itinerary created by or at least approved by a professional day of coordinator or wedding planner. While creating your own itinerary might seem easy it is not and you need wedding vendor professionals that work as a team to time manage your wedding so that it stays within your budget. 3. Conscientiousness “Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” - MLK My wedding DJ company, U7 Austin DJ along with other top Austin Wedding DJ’s is about conscientiousness and that involves being reliable, having high standards and a work ethic that sets the local industry bar. A wedding DJ cares about every aspect of his/her/their job and it shows. It's about being inclusive on the dance floor and well organized throughout the wedding night so said DJ can be the Master of Ceremonies that flawlessly moves from event to event with style. A top wedding DJ’s conscientiousness is second to none and he/she/they regularly follows up with the wedding planner, photographer(s) and videographer(s) throughout the night to ensure everything is going well and all the wedding vendors are on time and positioned for success. Pro Tip - A top notch wedding DJ has great communication skills. Said DJ will be available to answer your questions at any reasonable hour of the day. While the weekend might not be the best day to connect because they are working, they should still be able to manage their day in which they can give you; an email, text message or call you back when you reach out. If you find communication hard from the beginning of the vendor relationship that is a sign his/her/their customer service skills might not be on the level you need them to be for an important day such as your wedding and you should move on from booking them and book the best professional wedding DJ you can afford. There are a lot of Austin DJ’s in the wedding game and it is no easy task but will be well worth the work you put into today by finding the right fit for your wedding day tomorrow. While we are all busy, a professional wedding DJ remembers that the day is about the clients' and their guests’ happiness and not their own. Not to mention if said DJ is unhappy being a wedding DJ in Austin they should get a new job that better fits their life and not make their career, or lack of career, their clients' problem. When you pay top dollar for a professional service that is exactly what you should get — professionalism from any vendor you hire to work with at your wedding, you deserve that. 4. Personality “Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it.” - Bruce Lee To be a Master of Ceremonies you have to have a lot of personality. My favorite wedding DJs in Austin Texas MC weddings with charisma, they are down right likable from the second you meet them. Which I have to say makes them easy to befriend but tough competition for me because they set a high bar for the wedding industry in Austin. While I wish I could honestly say I’m the best forget the rest, the truth of the matter is Austin has the best wedding DJ’s in Texas and without a doubt the best of the best are great people in front and behind the DJ booth. I’m grateful to be part of Austin’s gig economy because the vendors I work with are creative, fun and all lead interesting lives when they aren’t making other people's dreams a reality. Pro Tip - When choosing a wedding DJ, you should choose a DJ who’s style fit’s both your personality and the wedding themes vibe. While you will find many DJ’s are interesting people, a great wedding DJ/MC will have a certain charisma that they bring to the wedding that turns the night from a sacred ceremony into an epic dance party fast and right on time. 5. Respect “Everyone should be respected as an individual, but no one idolized.” - Albert Einstein Respect is what keeps professional wedding DJ's true to their word. It also stops said DJ from compromising their values on and off the job. Respect is bound up with being honest not to just yourself but also to the people you meet within your community. This means being a role model even if your role is as party god that leads dance floor bliss on a Saturday night. A Wedding DJ comes with respect and has good manners toward everyone, not just the people the DJ “needs” to impress. What's more, a wedding DJ shows you that they truly respect other people by taking your guests' musical requests (or job if they are on the clock) into account. A Wedding DJ works with all the other vendors you have hired and helps them to position said wedding vendors for that perfect shot or an epic moment in the evening. Having respect for other fields of work within the wedding industry seems obvious yet that all to often is not the case. Pro Tip - Ask the professional opinion of the; wedding venue, wedding planner and other vendors who stands out in their mind's as the top wedding DJ’s of Austin. Most wedding venues and vendors have a preferred list of professionals that they can throw your way and all successful wedding DJ’s have created a large network around them with an impeccable reputation of five star customer service. 6. Emotional Intelligence "Diamonds are formed under pressure.” - Unknown While only one or two people get a diamond out of a wedding, it’s safe to say a wedding brings a lot of pressure to everyone involved. There is a lot of stress when your job is to live up to a (complete strangers) dream wedding day. The reality is high pressure is a major part of wedding DJing. To be a top notch Austin Wedding DJ you need to stay professional even under the pressure of a Bridezilla. This takes strategic moves on the DJ's part for managing both their time and emotions. Plus, a clear awareness of other people's feelings around them. In short, being a professional wedding DJ means keeping your emotions in check, checking in with other peoples’ emotions and what their nonverbal communication is expressing to you, this is called, reading the crowd and is what a packed dance floor is made of. All great wedding DJ’s have emotional intelligence, because they keep in mind, the day isn’t about them or their favorite songs, it’s about other people and keeping the dance floor lit so the guests will keep dancing long after the wedding is over and the DJ stopped playing music. Pro Tip: Meeting your DJ in person, over Zoom or at least on the phone is crucial to hiring the right wedding DJ. There are a lot of great wedding DJs in Austin but trust me when I say that there are even more train wreck divas calling themselves DJ’s that will complicate your life (not just the day of the wedding). This is a fact, so I give you fair warning when I say meet the DJ that will be at your wedding not the owner or manager of the company. It’s great to like the owner of a wedding company you hire for your big day, it’s better to like the DJ that will be the Master of Ceremonies for your wedding day! 7. Inclusiveness “I believe in a passion for inclusion.” - Lady Gaga All DJ’s are passionate about music but are they inclusive on the dance floor? The modern day wedding is multi-generational and multi-ethnic with less attention being given to formal tradition. Instead, more details, now in days, are given to the authenticity of the couple's love-ship and their personal love story. The best DJ's adapt to modern (or traditional) weddings by practicing inclusiveness with all the couples guests from different cultural or religious backgrounds. Being a wedding DJ means you meet all kinds of people from all over the world, that’s the fun part of the job, the beautiful people! Diversity keeps the job enjoyable and moving forward because a big part of being a professional wedding DJ is knowing what's appropriate in different situations with different kinds of niche crowds. A wedding DJ/MC with an inclusive approach will avoid awkwardness, boosts the dance floor vibes, and helps the wedding guests to feel secure to let go and have fun on the dance floor. A great Austin Wedding DJ knows not just how to DJ an epic dance party but also offers wedding event design that welcomes your guests' into your celebration in the form of romantic wedding drapery, an open aired 360 booth, and custom colored event up-lighting. All these event design details add up in a way that makes your wedding guest feel included in the wedding festivities. An example of how I practice inclusiveness on the wedding dance floor is that I always try to play the song requests of persons' in wheelchairs because they always have a place on my dance floor, they belong just as much as two feet dancers and will join in by dancing in their wheelchair. All to often I have witnessed people with assistance get out of their wheelchair and dance on their feet (if only for a moment), therefore including them in the dance floor celebration by honoring their song requests is honestly a highlight of every wedding DJ’s night. It's moments like this that make the night unforgettable. Pro Tip: Ask your guests what songs will get them on the dance floor and add those song requests to your MUST PLAY LIST section on the DJ questionnaire so that said DJ can come prepared with your wedding crowd pleasers. Every wedding is different and some of your guests might be old friends of the family or distant relatives that you might not know very well. So asking “your people” what makes them shake their tail feathers is a great way to keep them entertained and enjoying your celebration to the fullest. Lastly, in all my years as an Austin DJ I believe that a truly professional wedding DJ will gain your confidence immediately after your consultation with them, if you have doubts you should trust your instincts and continue to look for what feels right to you. I have met many awesome professional DJ’s here in the Austin area and I assure you there is an elite group of professional DJ's that brings their A game every time. Ultimately, the wedding DJ you hire for your big day should impress you with what they are doing now, but also show that he/she/they are eager to do it better and achieve more. Thus, when it’s all said and done your wedding day is about the two of you and celebrating your unique, one of a kind, love story, so choosing professional vendors for your wedding will ensure to keep the day focused on the two of you becoming one. Note to reader... The above picture is of a wedding after party and I had been asked to go casual at the venue. This goes without saying, a wedding DJ should have the formal suit to meet the dress code for the night, even in a city that keeps it weird.