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Q: Could I Hire My Friend to DJ My Wedding with his IPod And Save Some Money?
Yes, you could. Unless your friend is a professional DJ with a minimum of 5 years experience, it will be a disaster! It would be the same as if he tried to do your dental work (Unless he is a professional Dentist). A dentist, doctor, lawyer or a pilot are all trained professionals who have studied and perfected their craft and are very skilled at their chosen profession. A DJ is a professional that knows through years of experience which songs to play and at the right time to keep your dance floor full with all your guests having a great time! This only comes from training and years of experience of performing at weddings and an extensive knowledge of music, equipment, and public speaking skills to make a successful event. If you decide to hire your friend, he or she will be responsible for properly introducing the wedding party, the co-ordination of all the reception events and knowing how to get the party started and to keep it going for 4-5 hours or longer. There are many things that can go wrong that you might not have even thought about. There are thousands of brides and grooms who thought they could just get a friend, family member or co-worker to to play some CD’s or use their I Pod at their wedding or special event and regret not hiring a professional DJ! After all the time, effort and expense you have put into planning your event, is it really worth risking the success of your once in a lifetime event to save a little money. Entertainment is the most important factor in the success of your event!
Q: I have a lot of music on my I Pod or Laptop, Can I just use it instead of a DJ?
A: Even a person who has a lot of music in their collection, laptop or I Pod does not mean that they know which songs will "Fill" the dance floor and which songs will "Kill" the dance floor. Say they have 5,000 songs in their library. If your reception is 5 hours long, that means 75 songs total that can be played in the allotted time frame. The other 4,925 songs don't matter!!! What makes the difference between hiring a professional DJ and using your friend is that a professional DJ will know exactly which 75 songs out of the 5,000 to play that will match both your desires and the desires of your guests. A DJ is a professional that knows through years of experience which songs to play and at the right time to keep your dance floor full with all the guests having a great time! This only comes from training and years of experience of performing at weddings and an extensive knowledge of which songs "Work" to make a successful event
Q: Do you have a Payment Plan?
A: Yes! I know how much strain a wedding can put on your finances. Once the initial Deposit is paid, you may make payments at any time on the remaining balance (I will send you a receipt for each payment made on your account). Think of it as putting your DJ on layaway! Most people book a year in advance and have their account paid in full by their Event Date. This is optional but I offer it for your convenience.
Q: When is the Final Balance Due?
A: I require the Final Payment 14 days before your Event Date. This eliminates the need for you to bring your checkbook on your wedding day!
Q: Do you meet with us before the wedding?
A: Yes, as many times as you like. We will schedule an appointment about 2 to 4 weeks before your date. At this time we can finalize the details for your special day (Pronunciations of Bridal Party names, Order of Events, Song Selection, Timeline, Itinerary, etc…)
Q: Do we pick all the songs that we want played?
A: I recommend that you pick about 30 to 50 songs you like or songs you think your guests will like as well. I will use your “customized music list” as well as 20 years of experience to “read” and “work” the crowd, to keep your guests dancing and having a great time. This will insure the success of your Dream Wedding Celebration.
Q: What if we have certain songs we don’t want played?
A: That’s fine. You'll be able to make a list of the songs or styles of music that you prefer Not to be played. If a guest asks for a song on the “Do Not Play List”, I’ll politely explain that “the Bride and Groom have requested that this particular song not be played on their Special Day! How about a different song choice?”
Q: Can my guests make requests? Will they be played?
A: Yes and Yes! In fact, I encourage guests to make requests during the event. All of our Music Libraries are computerized and we put our “Master Songbook” on the table for your guests to browse thru. I will try to play their requested songs in a timely manner. People love to hear their requests played and it simply makes for a more Festive Party to dance to the music you enjoy!
Q: Can we Customize or Personalize the Order of Events for our Reception?
A: Certainly! You are the stars of the show. It’s All About You!! I will advise you as to the “Normal” Reception Format and Traditions and let you make the final call. Together we will put together a Wedding Reception Itinerary or Schedule Of Events.
Q: How far will you travel?
A: We've done events on St. Simons Island, Daufuskie Island, Myrtle Beach, Statesboro, Jacksonville and Wilmington, NC.
Q: Do You Help Coordinate the Timing of the different Reception Formalities?
A: Yes! I will coordinate the Introductions, Formal Dances, Cake Cutting, Etc. during the reception with your photographer, the caterer or banquet captain, videographer and of course with you first! I will always check with you first to make sure that you are ready and prepared to move on to the next event and I will inform your other vendors as well. We also offer "Day Of" Wedding Coordinator Service. Your very own personal assistant on your wedding day to help with the ceremony and the reception!! Be sure to ask us about this great service and special pricing.
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Jeff@allaboutyoudjs.com
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