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"Reception Planner" will assist both you and your Fiancé in organizing the order of events for your Wedding Reception. This is only a suggested order of events. All of the events listed can be changed to suit your personal needs. Please go to and print out the wedding reception planner to get started in planning your special night right away.
"Wedding Budget" will assist both you and your Fiancé in budgeting all aspects of your Wedding Day and beyond. Please go to and print out the
wedding budget right away, to make sure you don't leave out any important details.
"Special Dance Ideas" will assist both you and your Fiancé in selecting the special dance songs for your wedding reception. These songs are only suggestions and may be used if so desired. Please go to and print out the special dance ideas to help get your ideas flowing.
How To Hire A Wedding DJ:
Selecting a Deejay is one of the most important decisions you will make for your wedding day. It is the last memory that your guests will remember from your reception. To help you find the most qualified entertainment for your event, here are a few questions to determine which Deejay service is best for you.
Questions to ask your Deejay:
1. How much do you charge?
2. How much Deejay/Wedding experience do you have?
3. Can we come and see you perform at another wedding reception?
4. Do you have reception planner and do you help organize all the reception events?
5. Can we meet with the Deejay in person?
6. Do you use professional equipment and have back-ups?
7. When do you arrive to set-up? Is there a fee for set-up time?
8. How do you dress when you are working?
9. Do you include dance floor lighting? Is there a fee for this?
10. How large is your music library? Do you have a song list that we and our guests can look at?
11. Do you take requests?
12. Do you provide a written contract? Do you require a deposit?
13. Can you provide Ceremony music?
14. What are my payment options?
15. Are there any hidden charges like Taxes, Mileage fee, or Gratuities?
16. Does your company have reliable transportation?
17. Who will be the Deejay at my event?
18. Does the Deejay get involved with the guests or just play the music?
19. I have an Ipod or MP3 player, can't I just use it?
1. How much do you charge?
They should be able to give you a clear and straight forward answer. For more information please click on the contact us link.
2. How much Deejay/Wedding experience do you have?
Any type of Deejay experience is great for reading the crowd. But, wedding experience is the most important quality. They should be able to run down the whole night’s events in order as they will be done.
3. Can we come and see you perform at another wedding reception?
They should say yes, please do! But, just remember that some reception halls do not allow
“looky-loos”. Just ask first before entering.
4. Do you have reception planner and do you help organize all the reception events?
(First dance, Grand entrance, Cake cutting, Garter removal, Bouquet toss, etc...)
They should have a reception planner that they can show you and explain every detail to you. The Deejay should be the wedding reception coordinator for you. Also, they should make any announcements that need to be made throughout the evening.
5. Can we meet with the Deejay in person?
Yes, they should meet with you as many times as you would like. At least once, to go through the details and order of your special evening.
6. Do you use professional equipment and have back-ups?
They should have some kind of professional grade equipment. Ask them for a picture or some larger companies have a showroom. All Deejays should have a spare Amplifier, CD player, Mixing board, and Speakers.
7. When do you arrive to set-up? Is there a fee for set-up time?
Most Deejays have a set-up time of one to two hours. There should be NO extra fee for this.
What-so-ever!!!
8. How do you dress when you are working?
Most Deejays should wear a tuxedo or dress shirt and tie. But, they should be accommodating towards you no matter what the request.
9. Do you include dance floor lighting? Is there a fee for this?
Depending on your taste, most companies include lighting and should not charge for this.
10. How large is your music library? Do you have a song list that we and our guests can look at?
Deejay companies should have ALL types of music with them at ALL events. There should be no excuse for not having a song, especially if you had requested it on your song list. Most companies have a song list or an artist list for guests and clients to look at. Note: Do not hire a Deejay that only uses a computer for playing. It’s only a matter of time before it “crashes” or “freezes-up”. Computers may be used for backup purposes if so desired, but not as a primary source.
11. Do you take requests?
Yes, they must take requests from you and your guests throughout the whole night.
12. Do you provide a written contract? Do you require a deposit?
Any established and professional company will have a written contract. The company should have a copy as well as you the client. A deposit is usually required and should never be more then half of the total fee. Note: Do not ever send the whole payment if the company requires you to do so. Only, send what is needed for the deposit. This secures both you and the company to get the rest of the service.
13. Can you provide Ceremony music?
Most professional companies can provide music and equipment for your ceremony for an additional fee.
14. What are my payment options?
A professional Deejay company should accept Personal Checks, Business Checks, Cash, and most major Credit Cards.
15. Are there any hidden charges like Taxes, Mileage fee, or Gratuities?
There should be NO hidden fees what-so-ever! Gratuities are encouraged but never mandatory.
16. Does your company have reliable transportation?
The company should provide a reliable, well maintained vehicle. Do not let your special event be in the hands of a company or individual that cannot afford to have reliable transportation.
17. Who will be the Deejay at my event?
You should know who the Deejay is and the Deejay should know who you are. The company must let you meet the Deejay in person, in order to see if that Deejay is right for you and your event.
18. Does the Deejay get involved with the guests or just play the music?
Everybody has seen a Deejay that they loved. On the other hand, everyone has seen probably more Deejays that they didn’t like! You need to decide what you’re looking for in a Deejay. Deejays personalities are all very different and all have different styles of entertaining. Some don’t speak at all, and some are “off-the-wall”! Pick the Deejay that you feel the most comfortable with.
19. I have an IPod or MP3 player, can't I just use it?
With the birth of nano technology, everyone owns one or knows someone who has one. We highly recommend that you never use a personal mp3 player for your special event. Many things can go wrong, the sound quality is less than good and there is nobody to run "keep the flow" going. Just watch this brief video to explain it all for you. Click on the ADJA logo below...
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Because the entertainment is such a crucial part of the reception atmosphere, this is not an area where you want to cut the budget on. Remember, don't hire the cheapest or the most expensive Deejay available...
hire the best Deejay that you can afford!
Thank you for considering Karaoke Plus, LLC for your special event. We really do appreciate your business and look forward to serving you very soon.
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