Things You and Your DJ Need To Know

The Schedule
It is the DJ's responsibility to know when all the events are supposed to occur during reception, like cake cutting, bouquet tosses, birthday surprises, etc. The DJ's job is to work with catering, and know when meals are being served and when the milestone events are to take place. The DJ and the caterer should have this under control before your reception begins! The DJ, caterer, and Photographer should all be in contact and playing off the same sheet of music.

The Music
Ask us for a list of suggested music in various categories. We can assist you in the selection of music for your event, but we generally like to have some suggestions - specific songs, or types of songs (classic rock, jazz, top 40, country, classical, 60's, etc.)

Click here to fill out our song request form. Save it to your computer (Microsoft Word document) and email it back to us when you are done.

Will You Play My Music?
If you have a particular CD you would like played during your event, we will certainly play it for you. Some DJ's will have a stock list of songs they play and except for the first dance, do not give you much choice....Not Us! This is your event. If you would like something played, just ask. Please keep in mind that if the DJ needs to intervene and suggest a song, heed them as they generally know what they are doing and keep up with the current trends and keep the crowd enthused.

Your DJ will be someone who is very well versed in all areas music. Don't try to give the DJ a tape or a list of 100% of the songs to play for the night.  You hired a DJ not a juke box operator.  If we just stick to your play list, it is very possiblethat you will have an empty dance floor because your musical taste is not the same as 120 other people at your event. By playing just a tape that you give them, your DJ would lose the ability to dynamically read the crowd and adjust the mix of songs accordingly. Let your DJ do their job and they will keep your guests happy.

The Attire
Our DJs dress casually but neat unless requested otherwise. If your event requires a suite and tie, please alert us to the dress code prior to your event.

Cost
The best thing about wedding DJs is you can find a DJ to fit your budget, from casual guys who moonlight and do parties, all the way up to professional wedding and corporate types. There are moonlighting DJ's that might only charge $300.

You will find that DJ's charge $400 up to $1900 depending on the area.  Your area may be less or more. In Dallas for example, you might expect to pay in the $1100 for a true professional top notch DJ, and no fancy lighting. Some DJs may have assistants that you can hire for a little less, with an option to hire an extrememly experienced DJ for just a little more.

Often it is worth it to pay a little more for the more experienced DJ. All of our DJs are very much in demand and highly recommended by several area vendors.  When several different vendors all point to the same person as the best, they are usually right.

Your DJ can more than prove he is worth his weight in gold, by ensuring your event is flawless - no microphone feedback, attention to your event schedule, good music selection.

What Causes that Ear Piercing Feedback?
One problem that plagues many events with both bands and DJs is feedback. Your DJ should be familiar enough with the use of microphones to know how to prevent this while he is speaking.

For you and your guests, the simple way to avoid feedback is to keep the microphone away from the speakers at the location. Your DJ will try to help you and your guests out with this.