2020 was a year in the dj wedding industry we like to forget. It started with a lot of promise then the lockdown happened. Folks had to wait for their big events so 2021 and 2022 are booking fast.  I have noticed more traffic on my website and people are looking to have events.

What do I recommend? I recommend getting your venue first and foremost. If there is no venue then there is no party can happen. Once that is secure its time to get your dj. Its good to have at least 6 months to prepare but folks have called with one month before and dates are booking fast. Saturday is by far the most popular day followed by Friday. So those days will be hard to secure if its short notice. But off days such as Monday and Tuesday will have way more openings. But if you have your heart on a Saturday and you try to get it a month before the event then you may want to look into having it early since some places may have availability. But being rushed out of your party to set up another party does not sound fun. Again off days such as a Sunday and you can start earlier and finish at 6 or 7 so folks can get enough rest for their day job the following day. 

Also consider the weather can be a factor if you have an outside event. If you do book an event and its outside make sure the venue has a plan b or inside option if the weather does not permit. In the Bay Area, weather can be factor but good venues always have alternatives.

One of the reasons folks live in the bay area is because of the consistent good weather. People love to be outside. At times, its not too hot or too cold so they want to be outside. 

There is a big difference when you are setting up an outside or inside event. There is way less to think about when you are setting up inside. One does not have to think about the weather when you are inside. The main concern about being inside is how close are they to a power source. 

Outside, one has to think about the power source also. Does the dj need a generator or do they provide it themselves. How much extension chord do they need?

Also they need to provide shelter or will shelter be provided for them. The sun can damage gear and also prevent gear from working correctly. I learned that certain brands of speakers can not handle the heat and turned off with the heat when playing at an event in Gilroy. In Burbank in southern California the controller would turn off and one when it got to hot. 

 Since outside has more space of course then indoors the dj has to consider bringing more speakers to cover a larger area. Would 2 speakers work or would a few bigger ones be needed? For my main speakers I carry weather resistant covers to play in the hot sun or in the rain. 

So in the outside events, make sure your dj carries extra gear for the unexpected. As a client, it makes it easier to get them close to a power source and provide shelter for the dj and the gear.