Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. Yay it’s time to plan a party or two even!
Engagement parties are a lot of fun. It’s a good opportunity to get family together toast the recently engaged couple. Often these events are more low key and don’t require a DJ. Some couple however choose to go all out hiring caterers, bar staff and entertainment.
Entertainment Options
If you’re looking at hiring entertainment for your engagement party there a few options: DJ, your own playlist or a band. Each of these options has their own benefits and drawbacks. Using your own playlist is usually the cheapest. You will have to hire some speakers and lights to get the party going with this option. If you have plenty of time to organise the playlist and speakers this option can be suitable, especially if you’re on a tight budget. Hiring a band is great, but usually too expensive for an engagement party. A band will also need to take breaks during the party. Hiring a DJ takes the stress off you having to manage the music and they will be able to keep your guests entertained throughout the night.
How much does it cost to hire an engagement party DJ
You can expect to pay between $600 and $800 for a good quality engagement party DJ. This price should include all equipment such as lights, PA and microphone. Hiring a DJ for your engagement party may also save you money. Many wedding DJs will offer a discount of wedding DJ services if you use them for your engagement party. This has the added benefit of giving you the opportunity to test out a DJ before your commit to them to play you wedding.
If you’re interesting in hiring a DJ for your engagement party in Perth please contact HERODJs for a quote.
