Choosing the right DJ for your event may be confusing considering the many factors that go into a DJ, such as customer service, quality of sound, performance and talent. You could want an interactive DJ who can lead line dances or a turn-tablelist who has the mixing styles of a club DJ or a more traditional DJ who will play the music to all ages, read your crowd and perform introductions, make ann
ouncements and coordinate with the vendors Asking the right questions about your DJ or DJ company can make your process of evaluation a lot easier. So you want to know about how much a DJ will cost you? Here are a few examples on the questions to ask your DJ;
Back-up: Does your DJ have a back-up DJ in place and can be reached 24/7. Familiarity: Does the DJ know the venue, know the routine of how they do things, the acoustics? Quality: I know most of our customers don't ask about what type of DJ equipment is used or even if the DJ has knowledge of the event industry and traditions, but they should and here's why. A DJ is performing around 4 to 6 hours continuous throughout the night with really no breaks, so if he is a bad DJ or has a bad audio system with mics cutting out, speaker distortion, sound not properly set-up for that room "you may have a very long night". "According to wedding review sites, over 75% of brides are unhappy with their entertainment choice and wish they could do it all over again." Contracts, forms, music choices, ceremony music, etc.:
Make sure you contract a DJ that will put in writing the details such as; price, times, dates, extra equipment needed, overtime rates, extra fees, etc.. Does your DJ have the proper forms, music lists, tools or office staff with knowledge to help you plan your perfect day? We do! We will break your event reception into a formal program with exact times for each event, all to assure you a smooth running affair with no worries. "Before booking a DJ, ask the DJ to send you their forms, music lists, etc., if he has none, then he is not a DJ who does formal events." Budgets for weddings: I know weddings can be expensive, so why would a bride have an beautiful wedding and spend $10,000 to $50,000 on their big day and hire the $500 entertainer that could be a total embarrassment to you and your guests. Not to take away from all the other things that go into a wedding, but I always, constantly hear, "we had a great time at your reception, we danced all night, the food was great, congratulations:)" Let's face it, at the end the day, we really only have the memories, so make your choice the right one. Price: What would it cost to do it yourself? Depending on where your are having your reception and wanting guests to dance for a good time by all, here is the breakdown.
​Rental of equipment with a possibility of delivery and set-up, about $300-$500. Hire an MC for announcements, about $300-$500. Hire a music expert with DJ skills of mixing and music knowledge, about $500. Liability Insurance is almost required by all venues today, your cost, about $200-$300. Your total expense can range from $800 to $2,000, not including customer service, cost of music, lighting, extra equipment for ceremonies, separate rooms and back-up equipment. A lot to consider when getting cousin Vinnie versus a true professional. You know the cliche', "buyer beware, you always get what you pay for", so if they seem to be too good to be true, they probably are:)
We will work with you in customizing your special event to fit your expectations, contact us so we can go over details and make sure we can be the right fit for your event. Now relax and have a good time on your special day, worry free:)
