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My Wedding DJ has let me down25
Dec

Posted on December 25th, 2011 in Advice

It happens all the time sadly: a DJ either cancels right before the event or he just never shows up. While you might be able to scrounge by without a DJ during some events, a no-show for a wedding might just ruin the evening. What do you do if you are having trouble with Wedding DJs? Better yet, how do you avoid having trouble in the first place when hiring Wedding DJs? Here are some tips.

Wedding DJs can be expensive. If someone offers to DJ your event for an incredibly low rate, use extreme caution. Remember that “there is no such thing as a free lunch”! In other words, there may be a reason why their rates are so low. Over the years, I’ve gotten many frantic calls at the last minute from brides and grooms looking for a DJ as their original one cancelled on them. Almost without fail, these DJ’s were quoting incredibly low prices which were much lower than industry rates. As it turns out, many DJ’s were offered a better paying gig and just decided to take the better paying offer instead of honouring their previous commitment. If someone offers you a rate that is just to good to be true, it probably is.

Another way to make sure that your DJ shows is to get a written contract. If your DJ doesn’t offer a contract or refuses to sign a contract for your event, you should refuse to book them. A contract protects both parties and ensures that the DJ will show up for the event and that he or she will get paid. I’ve discovered that the vast majority of the people who get let down by their DJ do not have a written contract. Instead, they are relying on a verbal agreement. Yes, it is ashame that some people can not be trusted to fulfill their promises, but that doesn’t change reality.

By following these tips, you should be able to find a Wedding DJ that shows up and shows off his talent at your event.

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Last minute Wedding DJ bookings11
Dec

Posted on December 11th, 2011 in Advice

When planning your wedding, one of the essential elements, which is often overlooked or postponed until the last minute, is booking the wedding DJ or wedding disco. Booking the right DJ for your wedding is essential, after all he control the latter part of your special day – if done poorly your guests may leave feel dissatisfied by the music selection and presentation of the DJ which may put a damper on the end of a great day. Therefore, booking ahead of time is critical since the best DJs for weddings are often in demand and are usually booked up anywhere from 6 months to 18 months in adavance. There is no harm in booking this far ahead and although I have DJ for wedding bookings up to 2 years in advance, I do have some openings available, but they are filling up quickly.

Recently there has been a significant increase in the number of calls I have got looking to make last minute bookings for a DJ for wedding or other similar function. They are often surprised and disappointed when they find out that we have none  available. Many of these people call up a month in advance  (although my personal shortest has been 2 weeks) before their wedding and have to resort to using the Yellow pages to randomly call to book a DJ. However, chances are they may find a few who may not have a good reputation, hence the reason for their availability at such short notice.

In the same way some people wait until the last minute to book DJs, some DJs are unreliable. Many people have expressed their fears with having DJs not show up for the event for varied reasons. Some DJs have no scruples cancelling or “no showing” because they can get more money on a job from another customer. This is unacceptable and even in short notice bookings we still would urge you to get a written agreement with your DJ for wedding

Another reason why we receive last minute DJ booking requests is using friends to do the event. This arrangement is usually low-priced with no signed agreement and possibly a lack of commitment on the part of the friend. It is no fun calling to book a DJ a few days before your function because your friend’s friend has backed out of the arrangement. The last minute booking is often beyond your budget and you are left with having to face embarrassment, disappoint the group or find an unsuitable substitute.

You should never leave the booking of a DJ to chance. Therefore, it is important to book the right DJ in advance for your wedding reception and avoid last minute headaches.

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The Wedding DJ vs Jukebox for a Wedding Reception4
Dec

Posted on December 4th, 2011 in Advice
These days you might have heard some couples hiring Juke Box’s for their wedding reception instead of hiring professional wedding DJs. Sure, the juke box looks cool, and when lit up it adds a touch of nostalgia to the party. But it also has its disadvantages. What I would like to do quickly is talk a bit about the pros and cons.

People who prefer the juke box might say that the guests feel in control of the music because they get to choose the songs they want to hear, however this can often be a bit more of a disadvantage than an advantage, can you imagine if everyone (including the younger guests who like to play with everything) got their request played… it would be the birdie song and agadoo all over the place! The wedding reception using a DJ is subject to the talents and abilities to adapt to a crowd – as most wedding DJs are very versatile and can change the music style pretty quickly. A good wedding DJ has the skill set to not only filter out some of the more “out of place” songs but also deal with the guests in a courtace manor explaining why it might not be possible to play their request at the moment. However if the client wishes, the DJ can of course make it a free for all and play anything and everything – but be warned this might cause a bit of dance floor action problems.

I don’t know about you, but as a wedding guest I don’t want to have to feel the need to work and set out what music I want to listen to at the party. I’d rather be surprised and charmed by the selections of the bride and groom and the innovation of the wedding disco company to incorporate a bit of everything. There’s also the problem of modern music. A lot of the new songs are not available on the vinyl that some juke boxes require.
Choosing DJs for wedding parties also provides a sort of master of ceremonies for the reception. A good DJ entertainer will introduce important family members, direct the guests’ attention to the cutting of the wedding cake, and guide the throwing of the bouquet. Most professional DJs are also very good about following the playlist requests of the wedding party and will moderate the volume to suit the setting and the crowd.

Good music is what people want at a wedding party, and it can be provided by both a machine and by a DJ. Just know what it is you are looking and how it fits in with your vision for you day is important to make sure you get it right.

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Weddings – Fizzle or Bang?13
Oct

Posted on October 13th, 2010 in Company News, Event Related, Wedding Related

How do you want your function to end? Do you want it to slowly fizzle out or would you rather have a truly magnificent big bang to the end?

I think we already know the answer is you want a bang, after all you want your guests to remember your wedding as the wedding the best they have been to! So what’s the best way to do this? Amongst other thing, finish on a big bang!

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Significance of a Contract for Reception27
Sep

Posted on September 27th, 2010 in Advice, Wedding Related

Have you just hired the entertainment for your reception? If, yes then developing a contract will be essential for both parties to come to a mutual agreement.

When you our hiring someone whether it’s a wedding DJ, live band or disco specialist a contract is very necessary. The contract will have both you and the other person being hired come to terms on prints. When people discuss a reception it’s probably the most memorable part of the whole entire wedding. So you need to have the entertainer agree that they will make your reception exactly on how you planned it out to be.

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Choosing a Disco Specialist for the Reception13
Sep

Posted on September 13th, 2010 in Advice, Wedding Related

Are you preparing for your reception and you have decided to select a disco specialist. Then you are making an excellent choice in hiring a disco specialist.

The normal selection for a wedding reception is either selecting a wedding DJ or a live band. Nowadays many couples have the choice to go with a hiring a disco specialist. If you are not familiar at all I am going to explain what a wedding disco specialist is. When it comes to a wedding disco specialist they are pretty similar to wedding DJ and a live band but combined with a little bit both.

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Interviewing your prospected Reception Entertainment30
Aug

Posted on August 30th, 2010 in Wedding Related

Is your wedding right around corner? Have you selected the music entertainment that will be played at the reception? If you haven’t yet then this is an essential article for you to read on how to choose the entertainment for your reception.

The music at the reception is really one of the most important aspects of the whole entire reception. One of the most important things on your to do list when finding the right entertainment is the interview process. Many people dread interviewing other people but this is essential for you when it comes to hiring someone.

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The Big Day, Your Reception, the Music Choices16
Aug

Posted on August 16th, 2010 in Advice, Wedding Related

Congratulations, if you are expecting an up and coming wedding. You must be very anxious in getting ready and preparing for your big day ahead of you. This is your special day and you would love for everything to be exactly what you dreamed of. So now everything is falling in place but you still haven’t chosen the music choice to be played at your reception. You can ask anyone around and they will tell you that the music selection of your choice for the reception is extremely important. Just like the icing that will be on your wedding cake that’s what the music is at the reception.

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Important Questions to Ask Your Wedding DJ17
Jul

Posted on July 17th, 2010 in Advice, Wedding Related

Music is a big part of the mood and ambience of any gathering, but at a wedding reception it can make the difference between a good time and a boring one. The wrong music could even offend some guests and ruin the entire night. The wedding DJ you select has the potential to make your reception a big hit or a total disaster. Here are some important questions you should ask whoever you hire to provide your wedding disco in order to guarantee the right atmosphere for your big day.

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