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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In order to understand why this might not be a good idea, you need to know a little bit about the wedding entertainment industry. The goal of any small business, including the entertainment industry, is to make a profit. Wedding DJs earn a profit for providing entertainment at weddings. This sounds simple enough, doesn’t it? Here is where it gets tricky though. In order to get business, DJ companies may quote an incredibly low price to a bride and a groom to appeal to their wedding budget needs. Then, in some instances a DJ agency is left to try to find a DJ that will actually want to work the gig for that amount of money.

In some cases, a DJ service may be looking for djs for wedding as late as days before! While you may think you are getting a good deal, you may actually not be getting a deal at all. In fact, you risk not having the DJ show up at all for your event. Even if you do get a DJ to show up at the last minute, you will be faced with choosing any wedding DJ that is available. This may mean hiring a wedding DJ that isn’t very experienced, or even very good.

The good news is that you can take steps to make sure that your entertainment isn’t a disaster. First of all, ask questions about a DJ service before booking. Find out if the DJ works alone or with a group. In addition, do not rely on verbal agreements! It is important to sign a written agreement with the DJ when booking.

Finally, and most importantly, remember that if something seems to good to be true, it usually is.

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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!

Sometime we are asked to start a wedding disco relatively early, around 6 pm and finish quite late, around 1 am. To some this may sound like a great idea, I mean who wouldn’t want 6 hours of non-stop partying… however the problem is that often after a long eventful day your guests will often start to feel that all the enjoyment is slowly taking it toll on them, so they start to feel tired, especially so after a beautiful 3 course meal topped off with some delicious wedding cake – that concoction would make anyone feel like their eye lids are getting heavy. But fear not, we have a tendency to perk up any party, but that’s not to say that some due attention is needed when thinking about what times you should start and finish your disco.

Generally you don’t need to determine your start time as that’s usually an hour after the meal (if the venue are having a turn around and you wish for a short refreshing break) as for the finish time…. well, whilst there is no optimal or maximum time your guest will keep on dancing, we generally find that a 4 hour wedding disco is about the right balance. You and your guests will get 4 non-stop hours of musical enjoyment and wedding entertainment which should leave any one’s feet feeling a bit sore (let alone anyone who has had a busy day!) whilst not going on for too long.

However if you decided to go on for a bit longer, from our experience what we have noticed is actually rather than stay till the end, guests slowly drop off and depart. This of course means that actually your event has finish slowly in a fizzle with the remaining few guests, rather than having all your friends and family surround you in a grand circle creating a truly magical moment and that big bang of a finish.

If you can imagine its a lot easier for a guest to say “there’s only 30 minutes, lets stay till the end” rather than “there’s still another hour and a half left, lets get our coat, say goodbye and make our way”.

So hopefully you can see how the difference in an hours extra music actually isn’t always best. Don’t get me wrong, if you want to party on till the early hours we will make that happen for you and will strive to do the best job we can – just spare a thought the fizzle or bang idea!

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It was not long ago that unions were made official at just about any church with its doors open. Nowadays, there is a tremendous amount of planning and an obsession with perfection when it comes to carrying out that wonderful day. With an influx of registry offices, just about any location for a wedding becomes feasible: helicopters, waterfalls, boats, beautiful environmental landscapes, etc. generally speaking, couples seek adventure when it comes to choosing a venue for that perfect day. Moreover, couples nowadays are evaluating their guests’ needs before deciding on the venue. Many friends of the bride or groom may be huge fans of disco and may want create a wedding disco area for the guests, or perhaps some guests may enjoy a standard wedding DJ. Either way, all of theses options should be explored, costs should be analysed, and a rough list of attendees should be created beforehand.

As long as the venue is legal, couples are choosing off-the-wall places to become hitched. Even though there is an incredible amount of adventure with today’s couples, many still prefer to be married inside. Another extremely popular venue is in a castle, or a historic site, an elaborate manor of some kind, or just about any area with the perfect ambience, vibe, décor, etc. Many couples choose a garden to be the perfect environment for what it represents: a new beginning, a new life, flourishing, abundance, and fragrance. Beaches and lakesides are popular to many and can even be affordable if planned in advance.

One very important aspect for brides and grooms is to understand the fact that it may rain on their beautiful day, and if this is the case, an indoor wedding will easily solve this potential problem. A lot of people are seeking weddings abroad, as many companies offer deals that promise to accommodate each-and-every guest, and especially the bride and groom to be. Couples should keep in mind that tropical settings can serve as not only the venue for the wedding, but also as the place for the honeymoon.

This is just a bit of food for thought as to some of the possibilities you might consider… good luck in planning your event!

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A popular method of providing entertaining in this modern world is to set it up so that an iPod will play the music. It may be difficult to exclude an old friend that has played music through the night and day, on plane rides and car drives, but it should be considered. After all, there are many reasons why using one probably isn’t a good idea.

For one thing, there is a good chance the setup will have a mind of its own, and not do what you want that crucial moment. The guests – standing around, the bubbles in their wine glasses falling one by one – while the groom or a member of the bridal party fumbles to figure out what’s wrong with it. As their eyes seem to bore into the back of your head, an embarrassing song by a group you didn’t want people to know you like starts to play. Somehow, the shuffle option has been selected, instead of a special playlist you created for the occasion.

Another downside to using an iPod as Wedding Entertainment is that it doesn’t quite set the right mood. That tiny box sitting on a chair in the corner will not do much to get the guest’s legs moving. They may not even see it or realize that it’s there, and unless it’s hidden away safely, somebody might sit on it, and then you’d have an iPod pancake.

So why not use a Wedding DJ? Having a living, breathing person to actively play your music, take request and interact is the most efficient for a wedding reception. Wedding Disco music, combined with a Mobile Disco presce, will liven things up, setting a mood that lets the guests know that they should be going crazy and looking foolish on the dance floor. Whereas an iPod playing might simply be seen as background noise, a quality Wedding DJ would really pump things up and make the music stand out and get attention.

Whether the DJ is meant to be a Wedding DJ, a Prom DJ, or even just a Party DJ, it can give any function a life of its own, and going with one would be a smart move.

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Usually, this cannot be blamed on the type of guests you invite, your significant other or the wedding party. It is far more likely that the lack of celebration at your reception is due to the hired entertainment.

When you begin your wedding planning, hiring a DJ or a band is probably the last priority on the list, after the dresses, venue, guest list, food, and bachelor/bachelorette parties of course! Not all couples will even consider searching for a DJ at all. Perhaps they are more traditional, or classical if you will. But that is no reason that a DJ cannot be hired instead of that overpriced string quartet you were considering. Not all DJ’s are immediately super cheesy either, though some people find this type of reception entertainment enjoyable. Basically, a good DJ will be what you want them to be.

When choosing your wedding DJ, there are many factors to take into consideration. First of all, determine the budget that you have set aside for entertainment. A good DJ company, such as Party Events Unlimited, will not just have “off the shelf” pricing. A number of factors will determine your price and they will work with you to meet your financial needs.

Secondly, you need to research your DJ. Do they have a plethora of events that they work? The more occasions that the company can do shows that there is definitely more experience under their belts. The experience should be obvious if they offer customer phone numbers in order for you to get testimonials. Any mobile disco DJ should offer you customer reviews; if they do not, be leery.

A good wedding entertainment company should provide a variety of music; disco, pop, classical, blues, jazz, etc., and offer you an extensive playbook. All of this can be discussed and decided at the interview. Be sure to ask your DJ what other services they offer, including disco lighting and/or spotlights (in case they are not offered by the venue), dance floor decorations, and the opportunity to have a soloist.

Tasteful DJ’s will keep the most professional attitude, no matter how crazy the party gets. They will work with you to coordinate the speeches, the toasts, the father-daughter dance, the cake cutting and more! Their personal knowledge of music should be extensive and useful, without ever imposing on your preferences.

Your wedding day will be a day that you want to be memorable, not only for you, but for friends and family. The correct wedding entertainment can help make that happen, and create a feeling of enjoyment that when looked upon will never fade.

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