One of the most important aspects of any event is the entertainment! When you and your guests look back at your event, this is one of the first things that come to mind. Therefore, it is important that you choose wisely and put your main focus on the entertainment as part of your planning.
Also, you need to make sure that the entertainer is willing and capable to help coordinate with you and your other vendors and entertainers, so that your event goes as smoothly as possible. This way, there will be no miscommunications and every person involved will be aware of the timing and order of the festivities.
In addition, when it comes to the entertainment, experience is a must! Furthermore, it is important to inquire what type of equipment and setup the entertainer will provide. Adequate sound and lighting is imperative, especially if your guests intend on dancing. If you are not knowledgeable in these fields, I would recommend researching whatever equipment your entertainer intends on using.
Finally, when hiring a DJ who will also serve as the MC, you need to access the entertainer's personality, particularly if you wish to get the crowd involved. Also, be aware that doing both at the same time effectively is extremely difficult and a skill that is hard to find, so any DJ/MC who has an assistant with him or her will undoubtedly provide better performance and entertainment, as he or she will be able to focus their attention on the task at hand.