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Here are a
few answers to some frequently asked questions you might have. If you don't see
it here please feel free to email us or use our on-line
comments area.
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advance should I look and hire a DJ? |
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You should pick your entertainment out as early as
18 months & as late as 9 months in advance to your wedding to ensure that
you have the entertainment of your first choice. Price should not be a main
issue in determining an entertainment company. Look for quality, dependability,
performance, and the ability to work and accommodate to ones needs should also
factor in on your decision.
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| How many hours
of entertainment do I need? |
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One should not be overly concerned as to how many
or little hours you hire a entertainment company for, but to make sure all your
needs are taken care of. When you have a DJ and/or band for the entire evening,
they are totally set up before you & your guests arrive. You usually get
your introductions, cocktail hour music, dinner music, cake cutting music, etc.
all included. Most hall/banquet rentals for a wedding packages are for 5, 5 1/2,
and 6 hours. Some entertainers setup during the first hour or two of the
event, which can be disruptive to you & your guests.
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| Do I need
lighting and what are the types? |
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Many DJ’s will state that they put on a great
light show. The word great in this case is open for discussion. Most DJ's may
only have 4- par cans that flash to the beat of the music, with sometimes a
strobe light. A good or better lighting system may consist of all or most of the
following: 10-pin spots or par cans, intelligent lighting, special effect lights, strobe lights, black or mars lights, & a fog
machine. Lighting may or may not be
included on ones package but its much better to have them. Lights
help set the mood, light up a darkened floor & they are cool and fun to
watch. See lighting for more information. |
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| What about
pricing, how much do I have to spend? |
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Its always best to have a contract with your
entertainment company that you pick. Once you have signed, your price is locked in
unless there are changes that arise later that are unforeseen. As stated above its always better to book your
date with a company as early as 18 months in order not to pay the price increase
that most companies are sure to come across. See our pricing
section.
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| Who performs
the actual event? |
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You should have the DJ and/or singer that you hire
on your wedding night, unless other wise noted. You should be comfortable with
the sound choice that you have made. Nobody likes an unexpected surprise or
stranger at your event.
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