My specialty by far is wedding receptions which comprise more than 95% of my entertainment experience. I’ve played some bars, clubs, and hosted corporate and karaoke events but I find these tend to be the least challenging. For me, wedding receptions require the most rewarding work. This is attributed to the joy I get from achieving the perfectly executed reception that results in truly joyful memories for a lifetime. It helps to view each reception as a once in a lifetime opportunity since each crowd is different.

Absolutely! In fact, depending on the level of production you choose, I encourage it. The more complex a plan is, the more it tends to benefit from additional planning. To ensure the most comfortable outcome for your guests while achieving the goals for a lively dance floor, it is important to really consider the placement and proximity of guests relative to dance floors and other busy spaces. Meeting at the venue can be a great opportunity to really visualize a plan and identity any shortcomings.

Absolutely! I have a more miniature portable sound system that I use for ceremonies when needed. If the ceremony venue has an audio system that I can patch into, I will gladly make use of it. If the ceremony and reception are at two geographically unique locations (not within less than a minute walking distance), you should expect additional planning for this transition.

Absolutely! During the planning phase of the event, we will discuss all of the traditional queues of these events as well as any unique queues that you may have. You will also have the opportunity to browse music databases and specify any songs that you specifically do and do not want played during times like dinner and dancing.

The simple answer for me is business stability. Booking an event during the wedding season and then canceling with little to no notice is quite costly to any DJ business, especially independents. A contract helps ensure that I get a reasonable amount of time to book a replacement event should yours fall through. If a reasonable notice can not be given, then a penalty should be paid to offset the loss to my business. It’s important to remember that while I am sometimes able to get a replacement booking for your cancellation, it is often a less ideal gig that will pay much lower rates.

Your contract will specifically define a window of time (if any), that you may have been allotted to cancel without penalty. If your window to cancel has passed, you will likely be obligated to pay a penalty as defined in your contract.