Wedding DJ Checklist for NZ Couples

Stay organised. Stress less. Dance more.

✅ 1. What to Ask Your Wedding DJ
❒ Are you available on our wedding date?
❒ How many weddings have you DJed in NZ?
❒ What’s included in your wedding DJ package?
❒ Do you handle ceremony music, reception, or both?
❒ Can you also MC or coordinate with our celebrant?
❒ Do you offer custom playlists?
❒ What equipment do you bring?
❒ Do you carry backup gear?
❒ Have you played at our venue before?
❒ Do you have liability insurance and public liability coverage?
 
🎵 2. Music Planning Tips
❒ Choose your “must-play” songs:

- First dance:
- Ceremony entrance:
- Signing register:
- Reception entrance:
- Cake cutting:
- Last dance / send-off:
❒ Choose a few "do not play" songs
❒ Create a vibe for:

- Pre-ceremony (e.g., acoustic, instrumental):
- Cocktail hour (e.g., chill, jazzy, upbeat):
- Dinner (e.g., romantic, background):
- Dancing (e.g., crowd-pleasers, throwbacks, cultural faves):
❒ Share a few favourite artists or genres
❒ Let your DJ know your guest demographics
❒ Consider a DJ + live instrument combo (e.g., saxophone or percussion)
 
🕒 3. Timeline Template
Use this as a guide when submitting your schedule to your DJ:

⛔ 4. Bonus: “Do Not Play” Song List Template
- Song Title:
- Artist:
- Notes:
 
 
💡 Tip: Let your DJ know if you want to avoid clichés, overplayed tracks, or anything that doesn’t fit your vibe.

 
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