Real Brides Podcast E20 FAMILY FRIEND DJ ISSUES

In this episode of The Real Brides Podcast, Rosana and bride Vanessa recap a cautionary tale about hiring a family-friend DJ for her Chauncey Hotel wedding: mispronounced names despite phonetic guides, the wrong entrance songs, awkward pauses, and unprofessional behavior. With help from a stellar day-of coordinator, the celebration still shined—but Vanessa’s takeaway is clear: don’t mix friends and vendors, vet thoroughly, and prioritize professionalism over a “deal.”