January 2020 has been devoted to highlighting one service a week that we can provide for you wedding or event. This week’s is at the heart of what we do: we can provide you with a premium DJ for your party! But, the biggest conversation around wedding DJs is…is it a necessity?
We are no stranger to the fact that wedding planning is expensive. We’ve heard the term “wedding tax” thrown around as a way to suggest that wedding vendors must be charging extra just because they are providing a wedding service. Pinterest is flooded with DIY tips and hacks to cut costs, and Wedding DJ services tend to be at the top of the list of things that people consider cutting from the budget and doing themselves.
And we get it. After you’ve secured all of the details that you feel are really necessary (a cake, a dress, a venue), the DJ is one of the last details you think about, and at that point you’re wondering if it’s worth it to use the last of your cash on the music. Can’t you do it yourself? Is this one of those things you really need?
Today, we want to give you a peek behind the curtain. Some of the clients we work with understand a well-trained DJ and MC to be up there on their list with the dress: they aren’t going to have a wedding without it. Others get around to seeking out a DJ when their wallet is stretched a little thin, and they need to know exactly what their money is getting them to feel that it’s a worthwhile expense.
So, what exactly do you get when you hire a DJ for your wedding?
An Investment of Time
Each of our wedding packages involve an estimated 10-14 hours of time invested into your wedding. This statement has probably the biggest shock factor when we are talking to brides and grooms. So many people have a picture in their head of a DJ who shows up the day of the wedding just ready to roll with some Top 40 music. But a good DJ is going to want to know what your favorite music is, and learning that about a couple takes time. Learning the names of your parents, grandparents, and bridal party so he can announce who is giving toasts…all of that takes time. Doing a walk-through of your event space to make sure that all of the speakers, microphones and lighting that is required is accounted for…more time. A DJ becomes a part of your wedding day team, and this means he is going to care about your wedding day going smoothly, and make sure he does the work behind-the-scenes to ensure that it does.
Ease of Mind
Everyone knows that when they book a DJ they are getting music, but we still get panicked calls from couples a week before their wedding wondering if we can also bring a microphone for their officiant. Or, they want to know if we also will play some music before the ceremony starts.
Don’t worry…we’ve got you.
Our wedding packages include music and equipment needs from sound-check to tear-down, and everything in between. Need an extra mic because you want to exchange your own vows? No problem. You need some music in the background during cocktail hour? Of course. We are not here to rattle off extra fees or expenses to you for things you will need. The process of booking a DJ should include the gift of ease of mind that whatever sound needs you have pop up, they will be taken care of.
A Great Party
A good DJ will keep your party going for as long as you have your venue. A DJ who isn’t experienced or highly-trained may never get your party started at all. We are in the business of throwing great parties. Think about how you want your guests to talk about your wedding day after it’s over. How do you want your family to reminisce on your wedding years from now? You likely want people to say, “That was a really fun night”.
We want that for you, too. Our number one goal is to fill the dance floor. When the special events are over, the dance floor opens, and it’s time to really let loose, our work truly begins. There’s an art to knowing how often to be on the microphone, and when to let the music simply play. There’s skill involved in reading the room and transitioning away from music that’s not working. A quality DJ can do these things, and that’s what we can provide you.
So, you can see that booking a wedding DJ is little more complex than just making sure that music is played, although we definitely do that. We boast quality DJs who will guarantee that you feel you got a return on your investment. Chat with us today to get started.