| ou still looking for the perfect Cincinnati wedding DJ? | | | | sections on popular bridal sites like The Knot |
| Well, read on for four hot tips you can use to track | | | | (theknot.com) or One Wed (onewed.com), or you can |
| down a DJ company that's reliable and reasonably | | | | just check a local message board. |
| priced. | | | | Remember, word-of-mouth advice can often be |
| Get Thee to a Wedding Expo | | | | trusted and is typically a reliable way to find a great |
| You can find a whole conference center full of | | | | service provider for an even better price. |
| wedding DJ's (and photographers, caterers, | | | | Try to Hire Someone Who Only DJ's |
| dressmakers and more) at three of the Cincinnati | | | | Take a long, hard look at those companies that claim |
| area's top bridal exhibitions - the Dayton Bridal Expo, | | | | to be able to do everything from photography and |
| the Cincinnati Bridal Expo and the annual Veils and | | | | videography to DJ services and even invitation design. |
| Cocktails event at The Madison. | | | | Do their marketing materials look "nice?" Do they |
| Both the Dayton Bridal Expo and the Cincinnati Bridal | | | | actually convey a strong level of professionalism? |
| Expo are run by the same company, but each plays | | | | Instead of putting all your money with a "factory" |
| host to similar companies and service providers in Ohio. | | | | company, look for some that DJ's and does it well. |
| The Cincinnati event is held at The Manor House while | | | | Remember, DJ'ing a wedding is a skill that goes well |
| the Dayton Bridal Expo is at the Dayton Convention | | | | beyond knowing how to work the sound board. |
| Center. Meanwhile, Veils and Cocktails is an exclusive | | | | Ask Your Venue or Photographer |
| event that combines drinks and appetizers with the | | | | If a venue or photographer is good, they're going to be |
| chance to mingle with 50 of Cincinnati's best wedding | | | | working a wedding every weekend. That means they'll |
| service providers. | | | | be meeting and evaluating quite a few Cincinnati |
| While a bridal show can be overwhelming, it's also the | | | | wedding DJ companies week after week, making |
| perfect opportunity to meet multiple, prospective | | | | them a great resource for referrals and |
| Cincinnati wedding DJ companies in person and not | | | | recommendations. For an honest and sincere answer, |
| only obtain a quote, but also get a feel for their | | | | ask who they'd hire for their own wedding. |
| personality. Remember, the DJ sets the tone for the | | | | Your wedding is an event for which you certainly want |
| entire evening and also takes on some MC duties, so | | | | to have all fond memories. When searching for those |
| you want someone who meshes with your own | | | | who will serve as key participants in the ceremony |
| personality. | | | | and celebration afterward, it is well worth the time and |
| Ask on Local Message Boards | | | | effort to make sure you are comfortable with those |
| A local message board or online forum is a great | | | | individuals and that they have great prior wedding |
| place to cull referrals and recommendations. You can | | | | experience. |
| find bridal forums with special Ohio or Tri-State | | | | |