Before making any big decisions, it helps to be informed.  Below is a list of commonly asked questions that are geared towards helping you plan for your big day.  

Who are you? 

What can I expect from you?

I want you to be able to celebrate with your friends and family and remember your wedding day as one of the best days of your life.  This involves more than just music.  It involves skilled direction, personalized touches, romantic moments, seamless transitions, and absolute fun!

When you book with me, you'll get more than just a DJ.  As mentioned, you'll get a planner, coordinator, director, and MC to help you achieve great moments and priceless memories.

How will I know what music you like? 

Communication-something lacking with a lot of DJ services who like to just show up and play what they want. To start, I provide a form for you to fill out that allows you to provide a list of requests and suggestions, songs or artists you do want played, or that you don't want played, etc. along with your schedule of events. We'll then sit down and go over your needs in person.  This allows us to seamlessly integrate our services into your reception or event, and play the music that you want. 

Are you prepared if there is equipment failure? 

You hope it never happens, but the reality is, anything is possible. What is important, is that there is minimal downtime, and the party doesn't skip a beat. I carry sufficient backup equipment to replace any unit that ceases to function properly, and keep your guests out on the dance floor.  Additionally, the equipment that I use is professional grade DJ equipment, and designed to sound great and be durable. 

How much can I expect to pay? 

What is it that you really need to make your personal wedding a success?  I do not offer the cookie-cutter  "4 Hour Package" as is commonly the case with DJs whose focus is just showing up and playing music.  Why?  For example, two couples getting married at the same venue might have completely different visions for their perfect day.  Different equipment might be needed such as room uplighting for one couple.   And the other couple might need help with their ceremony in addition to the reception.  Since no 2 weddings are alike,  sitting down with each couple and finding out their specific needs helps me to give an accurate quote on my services.  That quote will be a flat-rate price for their specific wedding day, with no time limit for day-of services.  This means that they won't need to stress over hidden or additional charges, and can sit back and enjoy the process of creating their designer wedding reception.  

As a professional, I use a contract for all services, I am insured, and am committed to deliver the best level of entertainment for your reception.  You can contact me to set up a free consultation and receive a customized quote.

Do you have any other suggestions while planning for our wedding?

Since my goal is for you to have the best wedding reception possible, I know that more is involved than my services. You need it all to come together.  From the photographer to the florist, and beyond.  

Below are a few suggestions that will help you bring it all together.

1. Keep a Journal: 

So you've said "Yes" to his proposal.  You've told all of your friends and family. This is the start of unbelievable memories to be shared for a lifetime.  Some amazing. Some great.  Some not so great.  But to keep it all straight...you guessed it.  You need to write it down.  Keeping a journal during this time will help you to document all the details that might be hard to remember later on. 

Items to keep include invitations, bridal shower details, family trees, bridal party info, post-wedding details, and much more. You can even pass these memories on to your children.  

Here are a few places to find what you need: 

Cafe Press  

Jenni Bick   

Beyond marking significant events, writing in your journal will keep you organized, and avoid many frustrations during the whole process.    

2. Set the Budget 

Assuming you've told everyone, and have set the date, you need to start thinking about the tone of the event.  Will it be a formal wedding or a little bit more relaxed?  Once you start shaping your wedding, you can start to get a good idea of what it will cost.   

Look at your finances. How much do you have in savings? How much you are you prepared to set aside each month? Talk to your parents and ask them to determine what they are prepared to contribute to your wedding. Think about what's really important to you on your wedding day.  This is one of the most important days of your lives, and a celebration with family and friends.  What will you remember on that day?