Question 1

What do you wear?

Accepted Answer

I'll usually wear a pressed white shirt, black tie, black pants, black shoes, and a small name tag. No music note vests or tacky accessories. I also don't have any face tattoos or weird piercings. I'm clean shaven, too!

Question 2

Do you take music requests?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! I like to gather a few requests from my brides and grooms ahead of time. I'll also happily and politely take requests from guests during the reception. If I feel that a guest request isn't appropriate or doesn't fit with what we're doing (or if I don't think you'll like it either), I'll ask that guest to try another request.

Question 3

Do you provide music for wedding ceremonies or cocktail receptions?

Accepted Answer

All of the above! I can provide a either a handheld or clip on lapel microphone (both are wireless) for the officiant. Either one can pick up the bride and groom as well. I LOVE playing music for cocktail hour and dinner, too!

Question 4

Are you fully insured?

Accepted Answer

I carry a full liability insurance policy (which some venues require).

Question 5

What is your style?

Accepted Answer

When you hire me, you hire a HIGHLY engaged, interactive DJ. I love to play with guests, make fun videos (check my profile), and have a great time. I do NOT do "cheese", though. No silly props... no embarrassment of guests... just classy fun!

Question 6

How early do you come to set up?

Accepted Answer

I like to arrive NO LESS than two hours prior to the start of the event. Do I need those two hours? No. Do I WANT those two hours? Absolutely.

Question 7

What is your travel and break down fee?

Accepted Answer

I have no extra fees beyond what I quote you in my initial correspondence. Time, travel, set up, break down, any music I download, online planning, dance floor lighting, ceremony support... it's ALL included... and everyone who hires me gets the same services (if needed) and high level of personalized service.

Question 8

Do you offer discounts for military personnel?

Accepted Answer

Not only do I offer discounts for active or retired military members, I also offer discounts for first responders. These people protect our communities and our country... the least I can do is give them a little break!

Question 9

Can we come to one of your weddings to see how you perform?

Accepted Answer

No. I believe it's not very nice (and bordering on tacky and rude) for a DJ to invite strangers to someone else's wedding. In fact, if another DJ offers that, I'd run away. FAST. If you have questions about how a DJ performs, just ask! You can also read our reviews or ask for independent testimonials.

Question 10

How many people do you bring with you to an event?

Accepted Answer

Many DJ's will bring an assistant of some sort. As for me, I work alone. Always have, and likely always will. Only on VERY rare occasions have I brought another pair of hands to assist me, and that's only when it's a tricky load in or setup scenario. Again, this is extremely rare... and if I need to bring someone, I'll always get your approval first.

Question 11

Do we have to pick out ALL of the music you play?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not! In fact, if you were to give me a small handful of requests, I'll take it from there! Some of my clients don't give me anything... and that's fine, too. My job is to read your crowd and see what they're responding to (and what they're NOT responding to) and build on that throughout the night.

Question 12

How many people should give toasts at the reception?

Accepted Answer

I usually recommend no more than 3 people. I'll provide a microphone for them (along with a quick lesson on how to use it)... but what you DON'T want is 45 minutes of rambling speeches. We've got dancing to do!

Question 13

How long have you been DJ'ing weddings?

Accepted Answer

I DJ'd my first wedding in 2005... and I made a promise to myself on that day... when I stop loving it, I'll stop doing it. So far, there's no end to that love in sight!

Question 14

Will we get to meet with you prior to wedding day?

Accepted Answer

%100 YES! When my wife and I were planning our wedding (before I became a DJ), our DJ took the time to get to know us (and we got to know him)... and it was because of that meeting. When I started my business in 2005, I decided to do it just like that... and it's a method that hasn't failed me yet!

Question 15

Will you work any other events on our wedding day?

Accepted Answer

ABSOLUTELY NOT. One event per day. Period.

Question 16

Can we see any playlists from your past weddings?

Accepted Answer

I don't save any playlists for two reasons: 1) I don't have set playlists for ANY wedding. I'm only ever thinking one or two songs ahead... and 2) because most weddings have different music. The music I played for Josh & Megan's wedding last weekend was different than what I played at Jordan & Autumn's wedding the week before that... and so on.

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