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1. Do you
provide a written contract for your services?
a. This should be YES
without exception! Never take their word for it.
Get it in writing!
2. How many wedding receptions
have you performed at?
a. Generally speaking, the
more experience, the more money a Disc Jockey is
worth. You should look for a DJ that has
performed at more than 60 weddings a year.
3. May I see you
perform at a wedding reception?
a. This answer should be
NO. Should your DJ allow a stranger to "pop-in"
and watch even a few minutes of your big day and
give the impression that they care more about
the "next sale" rather than the party in front
of them?
See our answer to this!
4. How much do
you charge?
a. Looking for value is
not always the best coarse of action. As a rule
you normally get what you pay for. The one thing
people always remember for years after the
wedding is how much fun they had at the
reception dance. Experience, Professionalism &
High Grade Equipment are your best value.
5. Are you
limited to only 4 or 5 Hours because you have
another wedding?
a. In all cases this
should be NO! The Bride & Groom dictate the
number of hours at a reception, as is stipulated
in the Contract. Its also your day.
That DJ should be dedicated to you!
6. How early do
you arrive prior to a wedding reception?
a. Arrival time is
generally 30 minutes prior and setup is complete
before stated contract time.
7. What do you
wear to a wedding reception?
a. The DJ should always
dress in appropriate attire according to the
event and the wishes of the client. We dress to
fit in and not stand out. Weddings - Dress
shirt, Tie, Dress pants, Dress shoes.
8. I've heard
horror stories of drunk DJs. Do you do drink on
the job?
a. This should be an
ABSOLUTE NO! Professionals do their job. They
don't drink on the job.
Our DJs are
not permitted to drink although may take a drink
and leave it on the table to give the impression
that they have one going. It keeps the
guests from bringing up drinks all night!
9. Will the DJ
act as a master of Ceremony?
a. We will do
announcements through the evening and
introductions into the hall.
10. Are you able
to play continuous music?
a. Yes...the music never
stops. A professional DJ does not take a
break.
11. How much
music you have?
a. We
carry over 9000 music selections to every event.
A DJ can average about 55 songs in 4 hours.
12. Do you use
any theatrical lighting?
a. Depends again on the
client's wishes.
We do
offer a variety of different lighting effects.
13. Are there
any special needs for your equipment?
a. Other than the normal
precautions for any electrical equipment, no.
14. How many
breaks will you take, how often, and for how
long?
a. I do not take breaks
during your reception as the music remains
continuous.
15. What is the
payment schedule?
a.
Find out when payments are due including the
procedure for cancellations.
You can
find ours here.
16. What
happens if you get sick, do we have a backup?
a. Good Disc
Jockey services ALWAYS have a backup plan or
two. The BEST DJ services have this pointed out
in their contracts and have this in place for
the protection of their reputation and the
success of your event.
17. Do you
Sub-Contract your work out?
a. You
want to make sure which Disc Jockey you are
paying to have service your wedding reception -
This should be NO! Companies that do this have
"zero" control over the quality, equipment and
music.
18. Do you need
to be fed at my wedding reception?
a.
This is variable. If your DJ is there all
day, like your guests, they should be fed.
If you do not want to feed them, they will leave
and get dinner and come back. Its always
nice to have the DJ there so they can watch
people and you can have music during dinner.
19.
What does your equipment consist of?
a.
Only professional
Disc Jockey Equipment. Names include
Yorkville, AudioPro, American DJ, Pioneer,
Carver, Denon, Cortex and much more.
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