If a proposal isn't right, you can reject it. Rejecting doesn't end things — it's usually the start of a negotiation.

## How to reject

On the **Progress** tab, select **Reject**.

The status becomes **Offer Rejected**, and you'll see *You've rejected the DJ's proposal* — *Message the DJ with feedback to receive an updated offer, or the event may be declined.*

## Say why, immediately

This is the part that matters. Rejecting silently usually ends the booking, because the DJ has no idea what to change.

Select **Message DJ** and be specific:

- "The total is above our budget — could we look at four hours instead of six?"
- "We don't need the photobooth after all"
- "The start time should be 8pm, not 6pm"
- "Could we do a smaller deposit?"

A concrete message gets a revised proposal. "Too expensive" usually gets nothing.

## How the back-and-forth works

Proposals are built and sent by the DJ, so the way to change one is to reject it, say what you'd like different, and let them send a revised version. That round trip is the negotiation.

## What to ask for

**Reduce the scope rather than the price.** Asking a DJ to do the same work for less is a harder conversation than asking for fewer hours or fewer extras. You'll often get a better outcome, and a DJ who feels fairly paid does a better job.

**Question specific lines.** The proposal is itemised for a reason. If travel looks high or an extra costs more than you expected, ask about that line rather than the total.

**Ask about the terms**, not just the money. A deposit that's too large or a cancellation window that's too tight are both negotiable with some DJs.

## If they won't budge

That's a legitimate answer. A DJ whose price reflects their work isn't obliged to discount it. Drop the proposal and look at other DJs — see [Reusing an Existing Event for Another DJ](/hc/clients/articles/1786145198-reusing-an-existing-event-for-another-dj).

## Rejecting vs dropping

**Reject** turns down this offer and invites a new one. The booking stays live.

**Drop** ends the whole thing. Use it when you've decided against this DJ entirely. See [Dropping a Request or Proposal](/hc/clients/articles/1786145431-dropping-a-request-or-proposal).

## Nothing is charged

Rejecting costs nothing. Money only enters after you accept and pay.