I am very grateful to share some exciting news – DJ:Plus! Entertainment has been once again named a Winner of the 2025 Wedding Diaries Editors’ Choice Award! This recognition highlights excellence in the wedding industry, and am incredibly honoured to be acknowledged among the best.
What This Award Means
The Wedding Diaries Editors’ Choice Award is given to outstanding wedding suppliers across Australia, recognising those who consistently go above and beyond to create unforgettable experiences for couples on their special day. The award is based on professionalism, exceptional service, and glowing client feedback, making this an achievement to be proud of!
A Commitment to Unforgettable Weddings
At DJ:Plus! Entertainment, my philosophy has always been to provide more than just music. I strive to create magical moments, personalising each wedding experience to reflect the unique love story of every couple. From carefully curated playlists to seamless MC services, ensuring that guests are engaged, entertained, and immersed in the celebration from start to finish.
A Heartfelt Thank You
This award would not be possible without the amazing couples who entrust me with their most cherished moments. Your kind words, support, and incredible weddings inspire every day. I am deeply grateful for every couple who has shared their journey with DJ:Plus! Entertainment and allowed myself to be a part of their once-in-a-lifetime celebration.
Looking Ahead
Winning the 2025 Wedding Diaries Editors’ Choice Award fuels the passion for weddings further. Going into 2025 and beyond, I remain dedicated to exceeding expectations, innovating services, and ensuring every wedding is an extraordinary and memorable event.
Thank you to Wedding Diaries for this incredible honour and to all the amazing couples – past, present, and future – for making this possible!
If you are planning your wedding and want an entertainment experience that is unique, interactive, and unforgettable, I would love to chat. Get in touch and let’s connect!
I am incredibly humbled and honoured to share that DJ:Plus! Entertainment has been named a Top 10 Finalist in both the Master of Ceremonies and Wedding DJ categories at the 2024 NSW ABIA Wedding Awards. This recognition would not be possible without the wonderful couples who have trusted me to be part of their special day and taken the time to provide feedback to ABIA Weddings. Your kind words mean the world to me, and I am deeply grateful for your support.
A huge congratulations to all the winners and finalists, not only in my categories but across all the categories. The dedication and passion that goes into making each couple’s wedding day truly special is something I deeply admire in each of you.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who has played a part of this achievement.
When it comes to planning your wedding, hiring the right MC or DJ is pivotal. They set the mood, engage your guests, and ensure the day flows seamlessly. While online meetings offer convenience, there are numerous benefits to meeting your MC or DJ in person before making that final booking decision. Here’s why a face-to-face meeting is so valuable and how it can offer advantages that an online meeting simply can’t match.
1. Building a Personal Connection
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, and you want to feel comfortable with everyone involved. A face-to-face meeting allows you to establish a personal connection with your MC or DJ. You can gauge their personality, energy, and enthusiasm in a way that’s harder to do through a screen. This personal rapport is essential because your MC or DJ will be interacting with your guests and setting the tone for the entire event.
2. Assessing Communication and Chemistry
In-person meetings provide a clearer sense of how well you and your MC or DJ communicate. You can observe body language, facial expressions, and other non-verbal cues that are crucial in determining whether they understand your vision and preferences. This chemistry is key to ensuring that you’re on the same page, which can sometimes be more challenging to assess in an online setting.
3. Demonstration of Confidence and Experience
Meeting in person allows you to see how confidently the MC or DJ talks about their experiences, past weddings, and how they handle various situations. This confidence can be reassuring, especially when you’re entrusting them with such an important role on your big day.
4. Experiencing Their Professionalism First-Hand
In an in-person meeting, you can better assess the professionalism of your MC or DJ. From punctuality to how they carry themselves, this interaction provides a fuller picture of their attention to detail, which is critical when they are responsible for the flow and energy of your wedding day.
5. Immediate Feedback and Creative Brainstorming
Face-to-face meetings foster dynamic and creative discussions. You can receive immediate feedback on your ideas and preferences, and the MC or DJ can offer suggestions or alternatives that align with your vision. This real-time interaction often sparks new ideas and allows for a more thorough exploration of how to personalise your wedding experience.
6. Understanding of Commitment and Passion
Meeting in person gives you a better sense of the MC or DJ’s passion for their work and their commitment to making your wedding special. You can see firsthand their enthusiasm for your event, which can be a strong indicator of the quality of service you can expect. This level of dedication is often more apparent in person than through a virtual meeting.
7. Trust and Peace of Mind
There’s a certain peace of mind that comes with meeting someone in person. You can look them in the eye, shake their hand, and have a conversation that feels more genuine and less transactional. This trust is crucial when hiring someone who will have a significant impact on your wedding day. An in-person meeting can alleviate concerns and help you feel more confident in your choice.
8. Discussing Venue Variables and Layout
An in-person meeting allows you to discuss the specific variables and layout of your venue in detail. You can go over logistics such as sound setup, lighting, and dance floor placement, ensuring that the MC or DJ fully understands the space and can plan accordingly. This discussion helps to create a clear strategy for how everything will come together on the day, ensuring that there are no surprises.
9. Reducing Miscommunication
While online meetings are convenient, they can sometimes lead to misunderstandings due to technical glitches, poor internet connections, or the inability to convey nuances effectively. Face-to-face meetings help minimise these risks by providing a more direct and clear form of communication.
10. A Stronger First Impression
Finally, a face-to-face meeting often leaves a stronger impression than an online one. It allows both you and the MC or DJ to showcase your personalities and establish a connection that can set the tone for a successful partnership. This first impression can be a deciding factor in whether you feel they are the right fit for your wedding.
Conclusion
While online meetings offer convenience, nothing compares to the depth of connection and understanding that comes from meeting your Wedding MC or DJ in person. From building trust and ensuring clear communication to experiencing their professionalism and enthusiasm first-hand, a face-to-face meeting provides invaluable insights that can greatly influence your decision. By taking the time to meet in person, you’ll not only feel more confident in your choice but also set the stage for a memorable and flawlessly executed wedding day.
At DJ:Plus! Entertainment, I believe in the importance of personal connection and attention to detail. That’s why I meet with couples in person multiple times before their wedding to ensure every aspect is tailored to their vision, helping to create the wedding of their dreams. As Vicky and Risto shared,
“Dealing with you to plan our wedding really was one of the highlights and we miss you now it’s over!
The genuine interest and love we felt from you meant so much to us both, and to our family and guests, and we couldn’t have asked for more.
Everyone said how great you were as both DJ and MC; you really did make the day for us!! Thank you, Serge, from the bottom of our hearts!“