Plan the night before you book.

Ask the venue where the DJ can set up and whether there's power close by. Ask how early setup can start and where equipment can be unloaded.

Check for a noise limit or a hard finish time, and whether there's cover if the party is outdoors and it rains.

Add the setting and finish time to your quote

Think about how many guests are coming and what ages they are. A mixed crowd needs a different set from a room of 21-year-olds.

Work out who you want on the dance floor early, and whether there are speeches or announcements that need a microphone.

List the points in the night that need a particular song or a pause in the music: an entrance, a first dance, the cake, speeches, the last song.

A pre-event meeting is included, so you can talk the moments through with Viper before the night.

Pick the styles that suit your crowd. The Vital Vibes mixes give you a feel for each one.

Write down the songs that must be played, and any songs or styles to keep off. A personalised playlist is included.

Put your music brief in your quote