Questions & Answers
How many months in advance do I need to reserve your services for my wedding date? If your wedding is next week and I have nothing else booked, I am available to do your event. I prefer at least a couple weeks to a month notice. 2 or 3 months notice is good. More than that is fabulous..
Can your DJ MC our event? Can you provide a microphone? I can and will MC the event and I have extra microphones..
What are your standard payment terms? My standard wedding reception fee is $500.00 payable in cash, check or money order. A $50.00 deposit is required at booking and it applies towards the total balance..
What is your customer satisfication cancellation policy? If for some reason I should have to cancel, I have a friend who is a local radio DJ personality who can fill my shoes. He's a bit more expensive than me, but I'll pay the difference for his services. But, like I said. I do not cancel my shows..
What is your event cancellation policy? I have never cancelled a reception and do not ever intend to. If the client cancels, the $50.00 deposit is refundable at least 1 month prior to the event..
What type of equipment do you use? What special feature (lighting, etc) can you provide? I use a standard Gemini DJ Mixer along with a Mackie 8 channel Mixer. I am powered by 4 QSC AMP with varied wattage. I'll bring a sub-speaker system and a PA main speaker system. I have a full lighting truss and over 15 different light fixtures each with it's own design and movability. I have all this, times two..
We want to meet and talk to the DJ that will be at our wedding reception, is that a problem? Meeting me is actually encouraged..
How early do you typically arrive before an event? I usually arrive 2 or 3 hours before doors open. It all depends on logistics and hall availability..
How many weddings do you perform each year? On average, I have done 15 weddings per year..
Do you bring backup equipment to the event? Do you have backup djs in case of sickness? I always have spare equipment on hand and I have a couple of associate DJ's I can have fill in just in the case of an emergency..
Can guests make song requests? How many (and what types) of CDs will the DJ bring to the event? I take requests at the Bride & Groom's disgression. I will bring 1000 CD's and over 1500 mp3's. I have the capability to connect MP3 players and I am willing to play CD's that people bring..
Do we need to provide a meal for the DJ during the event? A meal is not necessary..
What happens prior to the wedding? When do you need our song list? I usually request a program planning meeting to discuss the details including required songs for the entire wedding party. This can be done at time of booking as well..
Do you disc jockeys take any breaks or pauses from playing music? I do not take breaks. I keep a constant flow of music as appropriate..
What standard attire will the DJ wear to my function? May I request that the DJ wear a tuxedo? I wear a standard suit & tie. Because my prices are so affordable, if a tuxedo is required, that expense needs to be factored in..
How many DJs do you have on staff? What is your qualification for hiring DJs I am a self employed contractor..
What makes you different from other local disc jockeys? Why should someone hire you? I bring a full sound system & light show, not just 2 speakers on sticks. My prices are affordable and the quality of service is exceptional..
