The Knot Weddings Magazine

Don’t Stop the Music

ALL BOPS, NO SKIPS.

DJ, Play That Song

DOMINIQUE (DOM) + DONESHIA (DJ CHAN DON) 5.25.23 | Wheaton, MD

When a top DJ gets married, a playlist that pops off is a huge priority. We scored the secrets to working with your music team, straight from a pro who’s been on both sides of the booth.

How did you go about hiring music pros for your wedding?

DJ Chan Don: For our wedding, we knew there had to be a musical element at every step. We hired a violinist for the ceremony and cocktail hour, and had a go-go band and DJ for the reception.

Some attributes to look for include:

☆ A willingness to work with all vendors

☆ Creative ideas to make your day even more engaging

☆ Curiosity about your wedding day and who you are as a couple

☆ The ability to improvise

How did you work with your music pros during the planning process?

DJ Chan Don: I made sure we had a phone call with each pro to discuss how we wanted their performance to feel. It was super important to

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