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Hiring a Professional Wedding DJ for Your Maryland Wedding

June 12th, 2015

Maryland Wedding DJWhen it comes to creating the perfect wedding reception, many future brides  and grooms forget about the importance of hiring the right professional Wedding DJ. When it comes to the reception, there are three things your guests will always remember: the food, the drinks and of course, the music! For your Maryland wedding, get ready to learn the many perks of hiring a professional Wedding DJ.

The Perks of a Professional Wedding DJ

If you take your car to a mechanic, you know your mechanic has experience with working on all types of vehicles. Similarly, a professional Wedding DJ has just as much experience when it comes to Maryland wedding receptions. You may have a hard time figuring out what type of music your 10-year old cousin and grandmother might like, but your Wedding DJ has it covered. Professional DJs are constantly researching what music is popular, and they know what playlists will get dancers of all skill levels out on the dance floor. If you want that first dance to go perfect and have all eyes on you, a Professional Wedding DJ knows the right tune!

Keeps the Party Going

If you’ve ever hosted a party and you acted as the DJ, you’ve most certainly had a few moments where you questioned why on earth you added a certain song to your playlist. After fixing your mistake, you spend the rest of the time fiddling with music and miss out on hanging out with your guests. A Wedding DJ not only knows when to play a certain song, but they know how to avoid any lulls that might arise. A Wedding DJ can seamlessly switch between making an announcement, to playing a song that even gets your crabby uncle out on the dance floor.

Pick the Right Wedding DJ

With all of the stress of planning a wedding, the last thing you want to worry about is the entertainment at your reception. A professional Wedding DJ will work closely with you to execute on your plans, but a professional knows what they are doing, You won’t have to hold their hand through the process, and you will have the peace of mind that your family and friends are going to have a great time.

If you’re trying to plan the perfect reception for your Maryland wedding, it all starts with hiring a professional DJ!

DJ Ray Bachman, an Experienced Wedding DJ in Baltimore

For more than 20 years, DJ Ray Bachman has honed his craft, becoming one of the premiere Wedding DJs in the Baltimore, Maryland area. DJ Ray prides himself in making your wedding reception perfect from beginning to end. So don’t take a chance with your “Once in a lifetime” event. Pick up the phone today and call DJ Ray Bachman. If you are looking for a great Baltimore Wedding DJ, look no further. If you have any questions or wish to book DJ Ray Bachman for your wedding, please call 443-722-6059 or visit DJRayBachman.com today to receive a free, no-obligation consultation with DJ Ray Bachman to discuss your event!

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Looking for a Wedding DJ in Baltimore? Ask the Right Questions

August 19th, 2014

Wedding DJ BaltimoreIt will be the best day of your life! It will be magical! You will be so happy! You will never forget the joy you will feel! It will be perfect!

If you are in the midst of planning your wedding, these are all probably things people have told you over and over and over again. But before you can relax and enjoy what is supposed to be the best day of your life, you must first plan out every tiny detail to ensure it truly will be a magical night.

  1. Date? Check!
  2. Venue? Check!
  3. Caterer? Check!
  4. Flowers? Check!
  5. DJ? Still working on it…

Looking for the right wedding DJ in Baltimore can be a daunting undertaking. There are a lot of us out there. Just take a minute, head to Google, and search “Baltimore Wedding DJ.” 1,050,000 results! Whoa! That is a lot of DJs. So how do you narrow down the search?

Looking for a Wedding DJ in Baltimore? Ask the Right Questions

Websites are great, but you won’t truly get to know a DJ until you meet with him or her and ask them a few questions. This will allow you to make a much more well-informed decision and ensure you have the perfect DJ for your big day.

  1. Why did you become a wedding DJ? Is this just a hobby or is truly a passion of theirs? You want a DJ who enjoys what they do, not one that is just in it to make a few extra bucks.
  2. How much experience do you have? There is something to say about experience. An experienced DJ has seen it all before and will know what to do no matter what happens. This will help your wedding day go off without a hitch.
  3. May I see photos or videos from past weddings? Is your potential DJ’s set up visually appealing and professional? Unfortunately, every DJ setup is not created equally.
  4. What’s your wedding attire? Similar to No. 3, you want a wedding DJ that looks the part.
  5. Do you have a backup plan? What happens if the equipment stops working in the middle of the event? Is there a contingency plan?
  6. Can you walk me through your contract? Look over the contract together and do not hesitate to ask questions about anything or any charges you do not understand.
  7. What’s your song selection process? Your DJ should be willing to work with you to craft a playlist specifically for your big day. This typically includes a “DO NOT PLAY” list.
  8. How do you handle requests during the event? Make sure they are willing to match guest requests up to your “Do Not Play” list and general music preferences.
  9. Can you give us an example of your mic style? Your DJ also acts as the emcee of your event. You want to make sure his/her mic style suits your wants and needs. This is the person that will introduce you, for the first time, as husband and wife. This is the person that will facilitate your entire reception. This is the person responsible for keeping the party going!
  10. Anything else on your mind? Now’s the time to ask!

DJ Ray Bachman, an Experienced Wedding DJ in Baltimore

For more than 20 years, DJ Ray Bachman has honed his craft, becoming one of the premiere Wedding DJs in the Baltimore, Maryland area. DJ Ray prides himself in making your wedding reception perfect from beginning to end. So don’t take a chance with your “Once in a lifetime” event. Pick up the phone today and call DJ Ray Bachman. If you are looking for a great Baltimore Wedding DJ, look no further. If you have any questions or wish to book DJ Ray Bachman for your wedding, please call 443-722-6059 or visit DJRayBachman.com today to receive a free, no-obligation consultation with DJ Ray Bachman to discuss your event!

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One of the Best Wedding DJs in Baltimore, according to What’s Up? Magazine

April 29th, 2014

Baltimore Wedding DJWe are proud to announce that DJ Ray Bachman has been nominated as one of the best wedding DJs in not only Baltimore, but the entire state of Maryland, as part of What’s Up? Weddings Magazine’s 2014 Best Of Weddings and Party Planning. This list celebrates the best of the wedding industry throughout the Chesapeake region.

Click Here to cast your vote for DJ Ray Bachman!

Baltimore Wedding DJ

Your wedding day is one of the biggest days of your life. So it is important to make sure everything is perfect. Of course, the biggest decisions, besides venue, you will have to make are your vendors: wedding planner, florist, caterer, and wedding DJ.

Click Here for tips on selecting the right DJ.

For the past 20 years, DJ Ray has worked hundreds of weddings and other special event throughout Maryland and Washington DC. He takes great pride in making your wedding reception perfect from beginning to end.

“Ray was the perfect fit for our wedding and our guests. He kept everything loose and flowing while entertaining our guests and putting us at ease throughout the night. His professionalism cannot be overstated.” – John & Leana, Baltimore MD

DJ Ray will help you plan every tiny detail of your special day, leaving you with no worries on your special day. He can help you pick and/or suggest music for your ceremony and reception. He can also provide a ceremony sound system if needed.

Personal attention and great customer service!

If you are looking for a great Baltimore Wedding DJ, look no further. If you have any questions or wish to book DJ Ray Bachman for your wedding, please call 443-722-6059 or visit DJRayBachman.com today to receive a free, no-obligation consultation with DJ Ray Bachman to discuss your event!

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Finding the Right Wedding DJ amongst the sea of Baltimore DJs

March 20th, 2014

Baltimore Wedding DJHe finally popped the question; now you need to find the perfect Baltimore Wedding DJ

Are you tired of watching all of your friends getting engaged while your boyfriend drags his feet and makes excuses? Well, today may finally be your day. March 20th is officially Proposal Day! It is the day specifically set aside for stubborn men to stop hesitating and pop the question. The holiday was invented by John Michael O’Loughlin, who was tired of watching his cousin strung along by her boyfriend. So he did something about it.

Proposal Day falls on the Vernal Equinox, when the day and night are equal lengths. Why? This symbolizes “the equal efforts of the two required to comprise the successful marriage.”

If you find yourself engaged (Finally!) after Proposal Day, you know what that means: wedding planning. You will have to sort through the sea of possibilities in Baltimore, Maryland to find the perfect venue, caterer, and, of course, Wedding DJ. It is not an easy process. It takes time, research, and a great deal of patience.

  1. Step 1: Figure out your budget. This will help you narrow down your search.
  2. Step 2: Know what you want. You have been planning your wedding in your head since you were a little girl. You know exactly what you want, so don’t compromise.
  3. Step 3: Don’t be afraid to ask questions. The more you know about each venue, caterer, and wedding DJ, the better. Click Here to find our list of questions to ask your Baltimore Wedding DJ.
  4. Step 4: Keep a detailed list of the pros and cons of each place you visit and person you talk to. This will be helpful when trying to make the final decision. And snap a few photos while you are at it. After you have visited a few venues, they all start to blur together.
  5. Step 5: Stay calm. It will all work out. Just have patience.

DJ Ray Bachman, an Experienced Wedding DJ in Baltimore

For more than 20 years, DJ Ray Bachman has honed his craft, becoming one of the premiere Wedding DJs in the Baltimore, Maryland area. DJ Ray prides himself in making your wedding reception perfect from beginning to end. So don’t take a chance with your “Once in a lifetime” event. Pick up the phone today and call DJ Ray Bachman.

If you are looking for a great Baltimore Wedding DJ, look no further. If you have any questions or wish to book DJ Ray Bachman for your wedding, please call 443-722-6059 or visit DJRayBachman.com today to receive a free, no-obligation consultation with DJ Ray Bachman to discuss your event!

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Questions to ask your Baltimore Wedding DJ

February 10th, 2014

Baltimore Wedding DJYour wedding day is one of the biggest days of your life. So it is important to make sure everything is perfect. After all, you have been dreaming about the day since you were a little girl, walking down your hallway with a pillow for a veil. You have an opinion on every last detail, from the floral arrangements to the table settings to the music your Baltimore Wedding DJ will play during cocktail hour. So you plan, plan, and plan some more. Of course, the biggest decisions you will have to make are your vendors: wedding planner, florist, caterer, and Baltimore wedding DJ.

In order to ensure you pick the best possible vendors for your event, it is important to ask the right questions during the interview process.

Questions to ask your Baltimore Wedding DJ

The following questions will help you gauge the experience, professionalism, and reliability of your potential Baltimore wedding DJ. You can have the nicest venue with great food, but who you hire as your DJ will make or break your celebration.

  1. Will you be the DJ at our wedding? It is important to speak with the person who will actually be DJing your wedding, not just a company representative. It is crucial that you mesh well with your DJ, who will most likely also be emceeing the event.
  2. Can we meet you in person? If you have only talked with your potential Baltimore wedding DJ over the phone, it is important to meet in person to make sure you feel comfortable with him/her.
  3. Do you offer a written contract? There are professional wedding DJs and there are the DJs who operate out of their mother’s basement. It is important that you establish the professionalism of any potential DJ. A written, legal contract is one of the first indicators that you are working with a professional Baltimore wedding DJ.
  4. How long have you been DJing? How many weddings have you done? While we are not saying a new DJ cannot do an excellent job, there is just something to say about experience. An experienced Baltimore wedding DJ has seen it all before and knows how to expect the unexpected.
  5. How many weddings do you DJ annually? DJing, like any profession, requires practice. You want a DJ who works weddings regularly.
  6. Do you act as emcee? DJs nowadays do more than just play music. Most will also emcee your event, helping everything go off without a hitch. Some DJs, however, are not comfortable with emceeing.
  7. How do you get the crowd on their feet? A DJ’s job is to get the party started. And this means getting people up and dancing. This is why you need a Baltimore wedding DJ with a lot of energy.
  8. Do you have references? Speaking to a wedding DJ’s former clients is a great way to gauge his/her performance and professionalism.
  9. How involved can we be in music selection? Odds are that you know what type of music you want to hear at your reception. You need a Baltimore wedding DJ who is willing to work with you to accommodate your wants and needs. This is your big day after all.
  10. What is included in the cost of my event? Every DJ has a different pricing system. It is critical that you know exactly what you are paying for.

DJ Ray Bachman, an Experienced Baltimore Wedding DJ

For more than 20 years, DJ Ray Bachman has honed his craft, becoming one of the premiere wedding DJs in the Baltimore, Maryland area and beyond. So if you are looking for a great Baltimore Wedding DJ, look no further. DJ Ray prides himself in making your wedding reception perfect from beginning to end. So don’t take a chance with your “Once in a lifetime” event. Pick up the phone today and call DJ Ray Bachman.

If you have any questions or wish to book DJ Ray Bachman for your wedding, please call 443-722-6059 or visit DJRayBachman.com today to receive a free, no-obligation consultation with DJ Ray Bachman to discuss your event!

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Get Engaged this Holiday Season? Find the Right Baltimore Wedding DJ

January 13th, 2014

Baltimore Wedding DJThe holiday season has finally come to an end. And what a whirlwind it was. Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, Kwanza, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. ‘Twas the season of friends, family, gifts, and…engagements? According to The Atlantic, 33% of all engagements occur during the holiday season, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s.  In fact, the four biggest proposal days are Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year’s Eve, and Valentine’s Day, which is not too far from the holiday season. Still, December is king, with 16% of engagements happening that month, more than any other month, according to TheKnot.com.

“It’s dreamy,” said professional proposal planner Sarah Pease. “This is definitely THE busiest time of the year.”

Maybe the whirlwind isn’t quite over yet. If your now fiancé popped this question this holiday season, the fun is just about to begin: wedding planning. It’s time to pick the venue, the color scheme, the cake, the wedding dress, of course, and the entertainment. And while a live band is nice, nothing beats the flexibility of a Baltimore Wedding DJ. A DJ has the ability to play any type of music you can think of from any artist you can dream up. Plus, when you go with a DJ, you already have your emcee. That’s what we like to call a win-win.

DJ Ray Bachman, an Experienced Baltimore Wedding DJ

For more than 20 years, DJ Ray Bachman has honed his craft, becoming one of the premiere wedding DJs in the Baltimore, Maryland area and beyond. So if you are looking for a great Baltimore Wedding DJ, look no further. DJ Ray prides himself in making your wedding reception perfect from beginning to end. So don’t take a chance with your “Once in a lifetime” event. Pick up the phone today and call DJ Ray Bachman.

If you have any questions or wish to book DJ Ray Bachman for your wedding, please call 443-722-6059 or visit DJRayBachman.com today to receive a free, no-obligation consultation with DJ Ray Bachman to discuss your event!

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What to look for in a Baltimore Wedding DJ

October 2nd, 2013

Baltimore Wedding DJThat special someone in your life finally popped the question on what will probably go down as the greatest day in your life…until your wedding day. Now the real work starts: wedding planning. It is a long and arduous process, but it is well worth it. When everything comes together on your wedding day, you will be blown away. From the ceremony to the wedding reception, your wedding day will truly be a day to remember. But what does every one of your guests look forward to most? The Wedding Reception! And the key to an unforgettable wedding reception is a great wedding DJ.

What to look for in a Baltimore Wedding DJ

While a live band is nice, nothing gives you the flexibility and wow factor of a DJ, who not only provides the music, but also acts as emcee throughout the night. A great wedding DJ can put your wedding reception over the top. Now all you have to do is find a great Baltimore wedding DJ.

  1. Experience: While we are not saying a newer DJ cannot do a good job, there is just something to say about experience. You want a DJ who has been around and who knows what he is doing, from planning to playing music to emceeing. An experienced Baltimore wedding DJ will help make your reception run smoothly.
  2. Camaraderie: How do you and your potential DJ mesh? It is important to have a good rapport with your DJ.
  3. References: Can the DJ provide references and client testimonials? Nothing speaks louder than satisfied customers. Better yet, is there any way you can see your DJ perform live? If so, jump at the opportunity.
  4. Cost: While cost should not be THE determining factor for your wedding DJ, it does make a difference. The trick is to find an experienced DJ who offers his/her services at a reasonable rate. It is a balancing act.

DJ Ray Bachman, an Experienced Baltimore Wedding DJ

DJ Ray Bachman started working as a DJ at the ripe old age of 18. 20 years later, Ray has earned a reputation as one of the premiere wedding DJs in the Baltimore, Maryland area and beyond. Ray takes pride in making your wedding reception perfect from beginning to end, carefully planning out everything with you from your arrival at the venue to your last dance.

So if you are looking for a great Baltimore wedding DJ, look no further. You have found him! Do not take a chance with your “Once in a lifetime” event. Pick up the phone today and call DJ Ray Bachman.

If you have any questions or wish to book DJ Ray Bachman for your wedding, please call 443-722-6059 or visit DJRayBachman.com today to receive a free, no-obligation consultation with DJ Ray Bachman to discuss your event!

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