Testimonials
"You were so professional and so careful to give us exactly what we wanted, and you gave us a rockin' party! People who never dance at weddings danced at ours - wouldn't have happened without you!"Carla & Wes"We didn't have to worry about anything - everything was planned and organized to a "tee." You played a great variety of songs and kept everyone dancing all night long! It was a great party and a spectacular day!"Angelica & Aaron"Jay is a class act. He has an excellent ability to orchestrate the wedding beautifully without becoming the main focus of the wedding."--Pam Amelang, Wedding Facility Coordinator, Della Terra Mountain Chateau"You were wonderful! So many people complimented us on the dj & by the look of the dance floor all night I think everyone enjoyed the music! Thanks for making our wedding so special and fun! I think we definitely succeeded in our goal of keeping the dance floor full all night! Thanks again!"Ashley McCarthy"Thank you again for your outstanding DJ service at Sarah's wedding. Your professionalism cannot be beat!"Mary Kidd (Mother of the Bride)"We are so grateful for your expertise and professionalism at our wedding. Everything was perfect and you helped things move so smoothly. People were on the dance floor all night and we got lots of compliments!"Heather & Bryan"Jay understands that the evening is not about him, that he is not there to put on a show. Jay is there to enhance your event."Candace Carnahan, Catering Sales Manager, The Historic Stanley Hotel"Thank you so much for your awesome job at our wedding. We really enjoyed the atmosphere you created and were so thankful to have you a part of our special day! We will remember for our lifetime together. May the lord bless you with his presence and love!"Lara and Kevin"Thank you so much for an amazing job at our wedding. Your professionalism and experience were mentioned by all of our guests. We will be referring you to all of our unmarried friends!"Monica and Andrew"Thank you for being part of an exceptional night for us! Our daughters wedding reception was non-stop FUN! Having you in charge of so many details allowed us to be worry-free and enjoy the celebration!"Denise & Ron (parents of the bride)"We really appreciate all of your hard work and dedication that you put forth to make our big day run so smoothly. We received so many compliments about you from other vendors and guests! "Sarah & Scott"From the beginning of the ceremony to the end of the reception, you provided a wonderful soundtrack for what turned out to be the best day of our lives…so far.You kept everyone on the dance floor until the end of the night, even the polka was a hit!"Katie and Adam-
Hiring a DJ
The most important items when considering wedding DJs:
According to reliable statistics, your DJ is responsible for 75%-80% of the success of your wedding reception. Make the right choice and you are virtually guaranteeing a great wedding ceremony and reception. Here’s how you do that:
1. Get the DJ’s name on the contract:
Make sure you meet with perspective DJ’s (in-person or on the phone). When you find one that you like and are ready to book, get their name on the contract. You need this to guarantee that the DJ you met with, and liked is going to be the same person at your wedding. This is a must!
2. Make sure the DJ you are considering understands how important his role is in the success of your wedding:
The following are the bare minimums:
Your DJ MUST have back-up equipment on-site, not on-call. If the music stops and your DJ has to call for back-up, your wedding reception is over. In the 45-90 minutes it takes for the back-up to arrive, you’ve lost your momentum and many of the guests will already have left.
Your DJ MUST have a plan for a qualified back-up DJ. Just having someone on-call doesn’t cut it. It needs to be the right someone. Your DJ should have a thought-out and discussed plan for a well-qualified replacement.
Your DJ MUST use a professional contract. Professionals use a contract so there is no confusion about the date and time of your event. The name of your DJ must be on the contract.
Your DJ MUST have liability insurance (ask to see a copy). If something happens at a wedding before yours (someone trips on a speaker cord), you need to know that your DJ will still be in business when it’s time for your wedding.
Your DJ MUST use very detailed planning papers. (More on this below)
Your DJ MUST have an appropriate music library, a wedding music library.
3. The best wedding DJs are booked early:
There are not that many really good wedding DJs in any given area. Get recommendations from people you trust. Start contacting wedding DJs before, during, or immediately after booking your venue. It’s not completely unheard of for a bride and groom to change their wedding date based on their DJ’s availability.
4. Check at least two professional references:
(preferably from your venue or catering sales manager)
Speak with someone that knows your DJ and has seen them handle weddings in-person. If two venue or catering sales managers from different venues have seen your DJ many times and they both think that your DJ does a great job, book him!
5. How detailed is your DJ’s planning paperwork?
Weddings are all about the details. There are a thousand of them. Good planning paperwork should be many pages long and filled with items you may have never heard of or even thought about before.
6. What is included in the quoted price?
All DJ equipment and services should be included in the quote. Is a wireless microphone for the toasts included? Is there an extra charge for back-up equipment? Is mileage extra? Do you have to pay for a hotel room for your DJ that night? Is early set up included? You want your DJ set up before your first guests arrive, even if the DJ is not playing at the beginning of your event.
7. Don’t use price as your number one consideration:
You can easily find a low cost DJ. That DJ will be not be able to deliver the service that is necessary for a successful reception. Don’t let the difference in price be the deciding factor when choosing the most influential member of your wedding team.
Print this out and see how the DJ you are considering stacks up: