Increase Your DJ Bookings at Wedding Fairs

The website Hitched has released its 2026 Trend Report, highlighting the features expected to dominate weddings next year.

While themes such as a Bridgerton revival or statement fashion might not affect DJs directly, one trend absolutely does: hyper-personalised details.

Couples are increasingly looking to create unique and meaningful experiences for their guests. You may already have seen this through personalised table favours or evening food packaging stamped with the couple’s names and wedding date. But how can DJs take part in this growing trend?

There have always been opportunities to upsell personalisation. Now is the perfect moment to look beyond giant illuminated initials or lighting gobos and focus instead on personalised music—an area where couples can truly put their stamp on one of the most important parts of the day. DJ Teams makes it easy to offer this.

Why Personalised Music Matters More Than Ever

Music is playing an increasingly important role at weddings. In summer 2025 we saw the rise of “first dance sweepstakes”, where guests guess the couple’s first dance song. A new, light-hearted trend has also emerged: imposing fun penalty fines for requesting tracks from the couple’s banned list, with the proceeds often going towards their honeymoon fund.

When it comes to the reception, getting the music right has never been more important. Happy clients lead to glowing reviews—critical at a time when social proof on platforms like Google matters more than ever.

The Shift in DJ Mindsets

Traditionally, many DJs have been hesitant to give clients too much control. On industry forums, it’s still common to see DJs limiting the number of client requests. They believe this helps prevent issues caused by clients who are not particularly engaged with music but feel obliged to take charge.

However, streaming has changed everything. Couples now expect to have a say in the soundtrack to their celebration—and are actively seeking DJs who welcome their input.

This is exactly where DJ Teams excels.

How DJ Teams Enhances Client Input

DJ Teams offers a perfect balance of guidance and freedom. The interface encourages couples to make strong music choices from an ever-growing list of reliable floor fillers. This creates a win-win scenario: even if they choose 200 songs, they’ll be 200 good songs to work with.

If you outsource events to other DJs, you’ll be giving them a clear and consistent brief, leading to a smoother night and better outcomes. For clients, the benefits are immediate—they feel reassured, involved, and invested during the planning process.

On the night, they’ll also share in the credit from guests for an unforgettable party. This naturally leads to more recommendations and, importantly, more positive Google reviews.

Proven Results for Our DJ Business

This approach has worked exceptionally well for our own DJ business. Bookings have increased by 44% year-on-year, with a specific 33% increase in July alone.

Many new clients told us they waited intentionally to book a DJ until they had attended several weddings, hoping to discover someone they trusted for their own day.

Customer satisfaction is high, with 54% of clients leaving a 5-star Google review.

Be Part of 2026’s Biggest Wedding Trend

With DJ Teams, it’s easy to tap into one of 2026’s biggest wedding trends. The benefits you provide your clients will help increase your bookings while allowing you to manage the additional demand effortlessly, without eating into your time.

Contact us here for an online demo and to chat through the advantages.