How to Pick a Chattanooga Wedding DJ (from a Wedding Photographer’s Point of View)
Nelya. [@nelyaphotos]. (2023, February 26). "What I want to see is what you look like when you are photographing a wedding." My sister said.
She had a point. [Photograph]. Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/CpJbxhGDEKI/
We asked Nelya, a well-known Tennessee Wedding Photographer, what is important when picking a Chattanooga Wedding DJ. Here is what she had to say…
Before I recommend a Chattanooga Wedding DJ, I ask couples what they want their reception to feel like. I want to know what type of vibe they’re going for. This subject isn’t a new one for me. It comes up so often, that I have written a whole list of Top Wedding DJs in the Chattanooga Area for my website.
If couples say things like:
“I am super nervous that no one would dance at our wedding and the party will end early,” or
“We need to find a DJ that can cater to my diverse crowd”…
I’m going to be telling them about Dutty!
Here’s What I Love About DJ Dutty Laundry
He is not only an excellent DJ but also a great MC. He's interactive with guests, will work to keep everyone involved, and still makes sure to make the night about what YOU want.
Let me go over that more. There are 3 parts here:
They are professional
A great DJ does all the DJ stuff professionally. They are easy to communicate with and extremely responsive. They also collaborate with couples on music in advance to make their wedding day successful.
They are interactive with the guests
This is where I spot Mom, Dad, even 86 year old Grandma on the dance floor. Why?! What made her decide to get out there? I don’t know. Dutty just has the ability to know what kind of music will speak to multiple people.
They work to keep everyone involved (This part is next level)!
Stay with me. We’ve had those weddings where the couple said they love to dance and want it to be the most fun their guests ever had at a wedding.
Until it’s not.
Picture this: Two popular football teams are playing during the reception and everyone wanders away, distracted with that. An average DJ would shrug and say, “it’s not my fault if you don’t dance and have fun.” But not Dutty!
This guy channeled some inner magic and started speaking with confidence into that Bahama blue microphone. Whatever he said filled that dance floor! It was the most energetic and fun crowd from that point on!
Simply put, DJ Dutty Laundry's ability to read the crowd and keep the party going is the best!
Make Sure Your Chattanooga Wedding DJ is Collaborative
As a photographer, when couples tell me things like “We really want to make sure our reception is fun and that people would want to dance,” I look to capture those photographs that tell the story of the night.
When I can work with a Chattanooga Wedding DJ who is on the couples’ team for all aspects of the day, attentive to what the couple cares about most, we’re all winning!
Dutty is always up for fun and creativity. That includes pre-ceremony photos with the cold sparks, as well as calling everyone to the dance floor for that large group photo of your family and friends who came to celebrate with you.
How to Find a Good Chattanooga Wedding DJ
First and foremost, by referrals from other wedding professionals. Your venue, planner, and photographers, they are the ones who really know. They work with lots of DJs in varying abilities and styles. So ask them!
Also, reviews are a really good way to get a feel for a DJ. People are far more likely to write a review when they are unhappy with a service. So when you see a Chattanooga Wedding DJ with lots and lots of super happy clients, you know they’re doing it right! If vendors are referring them, you know they’re doing it right!
