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How to choose a wedding DJ in Peru

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To choose a wedding DJ in Peru, check five things: that the DJ mixes the whole wedding, brings their own sound and lighting, runs a power generator from the first minute, coordinates with your wedding planner, and has SCTR insurance for their staff. Book 8 to 12 months ahead if you are marrying in November, December, March or April.

What to check before hiring a wedding DJ

  1. 01

    They mix the whole wedding, not just the party

    A good wedding DJ carries the music from cocktail hour to the last song: entrances, dances, dinner and party. Ask whether editing your dance songs is included or charged separately.

  2. 02

    Their own professional sound

    Ask what equipment they bring. The sound most venues have installed is built for background music, not a party, and the difference shows at the first dance.

  3. 03

    Independent systems for separate spaces

    If ceremony, cocktail hour and reception are in separate spaces, as is common at Lima venues, each needs its own sound system. Make sure the quote covers it.

  4. 04

    A generator from the first minute

    Public power does not give professional audio the stability it needs. The generator should run from the start, not sit there as an occasional backup.

  5. 05

    Lighting for the dance floor and the venue

    Moving heads for the dance floor and uplighting for the rest of the space transform the venue without touching the decor. Ask whether the lighting is their own or subcontracted.

  6. 06

    Coordination with your planner and venue

    The DJ should work directly with your planner on timeline, setup and venue requirements. If the venue already has a sound provider, ask whether the DJ can play on that system.

  7. 07

    SCTR insurance for technical staff

    Many venues in Peru require it. Confirm the DJ has SCTR for everyone entering the event and can send the policies in advance.

How much does a wedding DJ cost in Peru?

Paul does not use a price list: he builds the quote around your actual wedding. The price depends on your guest count, the venue and whether ceremony, cocktail hour and reception are in separate spaces, the lighting, a second backup generator, and the destination. Send the date, the venue and the guest count and you get an exact quote, no ranges and no surprises.

Can you play music from our country for our international guests?

Absolutely. It has happened many times, with Peruvian-American and Peruvian-Spanish weddings among others. Send references or playlists, or tell Paul what plays at weddings on that side of the family, and he works it into the set so your guests from abroad find their moment on the dance floor.

How far in advance should we book?

Paul takes 24 weddings a year. The busiest months are November, December, March and April, which usually book 8 to 12 months ahead. Other times of the year have more availability.

Questions to ask your DJ before signing

  • Do you mix the whole night yourself, or does another DJ from your team play?
  • What sound equipment do you bring, and how many systems for separate spaces?
  • Is the generator included, and from what time?
  • Does editing our dance songs cost extra?
  • Can you play music from our home country for our international guests?
  • Do you have valid SCTR insurance for your staff?

See what drives the price, or if you already have a date, tell Paul about your wedding.

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