Entertaining for over 30 years I've seen and heard many major differences when it comes to DJ's.  The truth is if you're wanting a really low price you might consider renting equipment and using your own playlist. 

What does a cheap DJ look like?

• Presentation

  • Many will be sitting uninterested and on their phones not paying attention to the vibe or atmosphere of the event

  • Many inexpensive DJs will not be prepared prior to the event. 

    • Have they met you prior to the event and reviewed the type of music to be played?

• Music

  • Many will play inappropriate music.  

  • Many will use internet music only.  This doesn't seem bad unless you're internet is slow.  Music delays, buffering and intermittent connections can destroy the mojo of the party. 

  • DJs playing the bride and grooms special first song prior to the first song. 

  • DJs refusing to take song requests

• Accountability

  • DJs have forgotten to show up 

  • DJs have been late

• Professionalism

  • DJs showing up in shorts and t-shirt to a shirt and tie wedding

  • DJs not being organized

  • DJs equipment all scattered with trip hazards and messy.