I know how this will come across. But I’ll say it anyway….

On a return to a venue on the North Shore late last year, one of the managers said “Oh I remember you! You were dressed better than most of the guests”. The last time he saw me, he suggested I was “the best dressed DJ” he’d seen.

Then it happened again, just this month. The venue manager seemed confused when I introduced myself, and he said simply “You’re the best dressed DJ we’ve ever had here”.

Now, these venues are not dumps. They are nice, tidy, professional locations. So what worries me is – what on earth ARE other DJs wearing!?!?!

I dress smart, and appropriately. It’s just good manners really, but also it comes with being a professional. Just a shirt, tie, jacket and shiny shoes. I even wear trousers.

It seems yet again the majority of DJs consider a wedding just “somewhere to be” on a weekend. If the bride, the groom, the guests can make an effort, why can’t the DJ? I guess also – why aren’t venues telling them to smarten up?

This is how I’d normally look at a wedding…

Black is subtle. As I am part of the wedding support team, and NOT a guest, I try to stay out of the photographer’s way. However if I do end up in the background of some photos, I want to be sure I’m just that – background. I’m not there to be seen, only heard.

Unless specifically requested by the client, a hawaiin shirt, jeans, even a polo shirt is just not polite, and it’s certainly not going to blend into the background of many venues or weddings. Yet to some DJs, it seems to be the norm. ….and don’t get me started on baseball caps!

Regards
Nick Logan
Wedding and Event DJ

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