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Prices For Wedding DJs By Troy Bass What many people refuse to realize is that not all DJs know how to successfully conduct a wedding. DJs are not identical products either. So, shopping for the best price usually reflects on the quality of service and knowledge of the entertainer, to say the least. Is your wedding DJ less expensive than your wedding cake? If so, then that better be one incredible cake! You may not know their level of professionalism until you see and talk to your prospective DJ. Imagine it's three hours into your reception and you haven't had your special dances, cut the cake or tossed the garter and bouquet. Your guests are bored and starting to leave. Now, it's too late. The cost-efficient DJ you hired just ruined one of the most important days of your life. Even worse, some "new in the business" DJs actually charge as much as a seasoned professional. They did some research, found that people will pay good money for a wedding DJ and they want a slice of that pie. Now, you've spent hundreds for someone who has little to no experience as a wedding DJ. Which cost would you rather incur, paying $600.00 for a hobbiest/bar DJ who does not coordinate your reception, or paying $1500.00 for a knowledgeable, professional wedding entertainer/coordinator who makes your wedding a success? We have also received last minute calls from brides who are looking for a DJ because their's cancelled on them. A fly-by-night DJ company will give you a "great deal" on your wedding DJ, unless someone else wants to pay more for that same date. "So, how much will it cost to hire a DJ for my wedding?" You will encounter a borage of prices which usually depend on factors like; How much experience a DJ has; Are you in a rural area versus a big city; What the DJ will do for you aside from just playing music. Some DJs have a flat rate, some charge by the hour. A general price range for a wedding DJ is from $500.00 to $3000.00. Some people might think: "Hmm, my neighbor's teenage Son has DJ equipment. I'll just hire him and save a bundle." That's fine if you don't want your reception to be organized, or have a diverse music selection and the necessary and proper announcements made. "Yeah, but anyone can spin a CD." True, but that is the easy part. "How do I tell the difference between a professional and an amateur?" You should always meet your DJ before issuing any deposits. A professional wedding DJ will ask you important questions and get know you. Not, schmooze you to death, or the opposite, be pompous and arrogant like you owe them the world for inquiring about their service. An amateur DJ will be most concentrated on the music and the "great deal" they are giving you. If you are conducting interviews for wedding entertainment, pay attention to what questions each of the DJs ask. Some wedding DJ services send a packet with a commercial of their DJs. If the commercial does not include real wedding footage of the actual DJ at work, (speaking to the audience, not just rehearsed out-takes and stock footage of music playing and people dancing), then question who this person is that will be your DJ. Will you even get to meet the DJ, or is there a gatekeeper that you go through to book the DJ? You should always find out how a DJ speaks, as opposed to the sound of their voice. This is also a great way to witness the personality type of your prospective entertainer and find out what the company's policies are. Many DJs believe that they are paid to party. This way of thinking will alter their professionalism when alcohol is available at your event. Then, watch out for the chicken costume! When you are planning a banquet hall reception yourself, the choice of entertainment will make or break your special event. Here are some post-wedding statistics you might find interesting: *After The Vows: 72% of all brides say they would have spent more time choosing their reception entertainment. 99% of brides say they would have spent more of their budget on entertainment. During wedding planning, brides say their highest priority is their attire, followed by the reception site and caterer. Reception entertainment is among the least of their priorities. Within one week after their reception, 78% of brides say they would have made the entertainment their highest priority! When asked, 81% of guests say the thing they remember most about a wedding is the entertainment. 65% of all couples that chose a band to entertain at their wedding, said, if they had to do it all over again, they would have chosen a disc jockey. * These statistics were published in St. Louis Bride & Groom Magazine in 2003. Sources include: Simmons, 2001; USA Today, 2002; National Bridal Service, 2001; The Knot, 2002; Brides Magazine, 2001. |
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