Your true love got down on his knees and asked you to marry him. Barely able to get the words out, you say "I Will". That is but the first of many choices you must make when planning a wedding. So many people get caught up in the buying frenzy of wedding planning, that they lose sight of the thing that really matters.
Choosing your Wedding disc jockey should not be one of the final details. In a recent survey of brides-to-be, they ranked choosing their wedding photographer more than twice as important as their Wedding disc jockey. Let's think about this ? sure, wedding photography is important when it comes to capturing the moment. If your photographer didn't show up ? the wedding and reception would go on just as planned. Without your Wedding disc jockey ? things come to a screeching halt. People would leave soon after dinner without the musical entertainment of your Wedding disc jockey. So why is it that people pay $2,000-$4,000 on average for a wedding photographer and they look to pay only $750 for a bargain disc jockey?
Here is some food for thought. The average Connecticut banquet facility charges around $75/pp for the meal. With an average wedding comprised of about 150 guests, that's over $11,000 in meal cost. The 18% gratuity on that alone is over $2,000. A top-quality Wedding disc jockey would cost you between $1,000-$2,000. That's less than the gratuity on the meal!
Remember that $75/pp meal will only occupy guests for 2 hours out of the average 5 hour reception. Your Wedding disc jockey is responsible for everything after the meal. Your banquet staff will disappear into the background. Their job is done. It is time for your Wedding disc jockey to bring the event to a party atmosphere.
Let's look at your wedding budget for a minute. The difference between a low-end disc jockey and a true top-notch professional Wedding disc jockey is less than $1,000. What other items in your wedding budget can be eliminated to facilitate obtaining a better wedding reception entertainer?
Printed napkins - $150
Cake knife set - $50
Toast glasses - $50
Ice sculpture - $200
Floral centerpieces - $20/table = $200 (can be replaced with inexpensive votive candles)
Wedding favors - $250
Not one of these items would be missed if they were not present at your Wedding reception. Without the best available Wedding disc jockey, your party could be a flop from the moment people walk in. We've all been to events where the Wedding disc jockey plays "Kenny G" music throughout cocktail and dinner as if guests are not supposed to notice that they are just playing the same cd. We've gone to events where the Wedding disc jockey plays the same music in the same order as the last person without any regard to the crowd or what they are reacting to or not reacting to. Choose wisely and make sure your Wedding budget keeps emphasis on the important things that will guarantee you a successful Wedding reception and not one where guests stare at their wrist watches looking for an opportunity to sneak out early due to lack of quality Wedding disc jockey entertainment.
Rob Alberti
Professional Wedding Disc Jockey since 1983
After Hours Disc Jockey Service - MA/CT/RI Regions
http://www.afterhoursdj.net
When it comes to response/RSVP cards, the goal is to... Read More
Nestled in the beautiful Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg's romantic and beautiful... Read More
Congratulations! You have found the man of your dreams and... Read More
Many of the Jewish wedding traditions are derived from ancient... Read More
These guidelines will help you avoid the three most common... Read More
The job of choosing the right wedding cake style is... Read More
Preparing for a wedding, large or small, is overwhelming! A... Read More
Australia honeymoon vacations are more than just being the pleasure... Read More
In Las Vegas, once you get your marriage license you... Read More
Your big day is now over all the stress of... Read More
Have you heard of destination wedding favors? I haven't either,... Read More
If there are wedding bells in your future, then surely... Read More
All brides want that one photograph that perfectly captures the... Read More
Most brides become obsessed with throwing the perfect wedding. The... Read More
One of my favorite parts about the wedding, is the... Read More
As we hear the music begin to play the Bridal... Read More
Whatever your religious affiliation, or whatever you'd like to experience,... Read More
Hearing that your cheating spouse is "in love" with someone... Read More
You have to start with a thorough to do list... Read More
Have you ever had to give a wedding speech? As... Read More
To keep romance alive and nurture the intimacy in your... Read More
The invitation is the first impression of the type of... Read More
If you've been around long enough, you're aware of the... Read More
The bridesmaid gift is essential to the planning of a... Read More
While you may be headed to Las Vegas for a... Read More
interior house cleaning Highland Park ..Your wedding is supposed to be the most important day... Read More
Wedding flowers make up a large part of the wedding... Read More
Arranged marriages have been a topic of interest for centuries.... Read More
With so many ways to ask your closest friends and... Read More
An ideal combination. A good career, a great husband and... Read More
When Alicia first met Tim, she found him outgoing, charming,... Read More
Over the past years I have performed at many, many... Read More
When it comes to wedding music, there are some choices... Read More
As a travel professional considering an exotic island wedding was... Read More
Any marriage counselor will tell you that one of the... Read More
Homemade wedding favors come from a centuries old tradition of... Read More
When it comes to your catering services for your wedding,... Read More
Candles, rose petals, satin, succulent foods, perfume-you're probably already familiar... Read More
Traditionally at weddings the speechs are made after the wedding... Read More
Just the thought of all the expenses that come with... Read More
These guidelines will help you avoid the three most common... Read More
1. Weddings typically can cost you anywhere around $15,000 or... Read More
Proposing marriage to your beloved is a very big step.... Read More
Why does Co-dependence arise? Well because two or more individuals... Read More
From the book Spider's Big CatchAs June wraps its arms... Read More
In the beginning of a relationship, love seems to have... Read More
Deik and Kim, remember that marriage is a COVENANT relationship.... Read More
Every couple wants wonderful photos of their wedding day that... Read More
One of the most joyous occasions in life is a... Read More
You've been invited to the bridal shower ? what fun!... Read More
Marriage & Wedding |