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One of the most important things you will do in preparation for your special event is hiring the entertainment. This decision more than any other will determine the success of your party!
Hire EXPERIENCE first! You may pay a little more but the value is more important than the price when your party’s good times are at stake.
Recently, a couple planned a $30,000 wedding and hired a $250.00 DJ and wondered why everyone left midway through the evening. Another couple working with a much tighter budget of $8,000 hired an experienced DJ for $600.00 and had a superb reception because of the DJ. So don’t save your money on your wedding or special event by searching out the cheapest DJ. Trim back something, but not your entertainment. You will thank yourself later for this strategy.
Putting everything into perspective, the cost of your DJ will be less than 5% of your total overall budget, yet the success of your evening hinges on the performance of the Disc Jockey.
As you speak with DJ’s, pay special attention to their professionalism over the phone. It tends to spill over in their DJ style. How many functions has this DJ provided service for? You are inviting many special people to your reception and they deserve a successful celebration. Remember, there is no second chance at your wedding! NEVER HIRE a DJ who suggests you come to one of their wedding receptions to see them work. Wedding receptions are private affairs and are not an appropriate advertising showcase.
Your DJ should be prepared to meet with you in advance of the event to discuss your reception. If you get along well at the meeting it should be exemplified at your event. Do they provide a written agreement for their services? Ask to see references. The feedback from previous clients can be invaluable in assessing your prospective DJ’s performance and abilities. Professional DJ’s will also guarantee backup sound equipment and DJ’s in the event of any last minute problems. This assurance is significant as occasional problems occur and your reception should not be a victim of circumstance. Make sure that the DJ’s equipment is professional. Many DJ’s utilize some home stereo equipment. If they won’t tell you what equipment they use, don’t hire them! Finally, a professional DJ will have an extensive collection of the most popular music from the 40’s to today’s Top 40.
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