1. Official Entertainment DJs are highly experienced. Because we’ve earned the reputation as the best private party disc jockey service in the area, we perform more often. We may not be old enough to have 25 years of experience, like some of the competition, but we average over 70 events per year. Our experience is not measure just on how long we’ve been Disk Jockeys.

2. Official Entertainment are our “pros”. We provide disc jockeys which only use the top-of-the-line equipment. We provide the special music you ask for, and make sure our disc jockeys have huge selections appropriate for your event. We have dedicated ourselves to providing the most professional service at each point of contact.

3. Official Entertainment deliver what we promise. When you contract for Official to play a certain song, handle a particular announcement a certain way, or bring certain equipment, you can rest assured that is exactly what will happen. We guarantee it in writing. We are so confident that your Official Entertainment DJ will show up on time with properly functioning, quality equipment… and even bring back-up equipment to every event.

4. Official Entertainment display no advertising. We don’t use your party to promote our business. Because we do a good job, you’ll probably tell your guests who we are. We don’t want to spoil the beauty of the location by hanging tacky signs. We also take it as a complement when your guests ask  for our business card.

5. Official Entertainment give you music flexibility. With our ever-expanding library on CDs and digital files, we can mix the music to the taste of any crowd. We also provide you with an online account ot help plan and make song requests ahead of time. You and your guests are also more than welcome to make requests.

6. Official Entertainment use high-quality professional equipment. Top of the line models from name brands such as Pioneer ProDJ, Mackie, QRS, Crown, JBL and Electrovoice cost us more, but the difference in fidelity is worth it. Music is played on CD players and/or laptops for crystal clear sound.

7. Official Entertainment dress for the occasion. Because we understand how important good taste is for a formal function such as a wedding, we do not charge extra for dressing-up. For most events our disc jockeys will wear Shirt and Ties. If you prefer, for more casual functions, our DJs can dress however you like.

8. Official Entertainment backup is like DJ insurance. We have an impressive track record of being at the right place at the right time. Even though our DJs are extremely responsible, being human, sooner or later one of them could get sick or in an accident. We prepare ahead of time for those very rare emergencies. Furthermore, as additional backup, our office has formed relationships with other area experienced disc jockeys. With regard to equipment, ours is well maintained, in excellent condition, and each Official Entertainment DJ has a full extra sound system with him including an extra amplifier, extra speakers, an extra mixer and extra CD players. No one else backs up like we do. Beyond that, we maintain spares so that we can be at your party in no time flat. Furthermore, our contract acts like a money-back guarantee. Official Entertainment won’t let you down.

9. Official Entertainment specializes in one thing - disc jockeys for parties, and does it better than anyone else! We keep close tabs on our performers through client follow-up, observation and other strict quality control measures to insure our DJs live up to our high standards.

10. Official Entertainment will listen to you. We will work with you to ensure your event is a complete musical success. Most of our clients have never hired a DJ before, and we take this into account when discussing your event. We never tell you how it has to be done… after all, it’s your event. We may offer suggestions based on our experiance and work hard to make sure each clients is 100% happy at all times with the level and quality of service.

Prompt return of your phone calls or emails.
You should expect to get a call back or email back within 24 hours. The only exception may be weekends when most DJs are performing. Official Entertainment usually will return your call or email back much faster.

Willingness to meet with you and present his/her service.
Will the DJ try to meet with you soon, or is he/she just trying to book the date sight unseen? Is their material neat and professional looking, and is their presentation organized and informative?

Is the price too good to be true?
It seems that the DJ is often the last service chosen, after much of the budget is expended on a venue, food and clothing. This often leads brides and party planners to shop for the cheapest price possible because of lack of resources. This often backfires when holding out for the lowest price. However, if you have adhered to guiding principals noted here, you will know to avoid services that have a rock bottom price because they will not be able to display the level of quality and attention to detail that EVERY client deserves!

Do you LIKE the person that shows up?
There is nothing worse than having to do business with someone you do not like. Choosing the person who “feels” right is the most important factor in picking the right entertainer for your party or reception. the DJ you choose should be very open about what he/she can do for you and should volunteer information and show you that knowledge base.

Does the DJ have a music list that shows you what sort of music he or she has available?
In some fashion, you the client, need to be assured that the DJ you hire not only has a sizable collection, but has a variety of music, especially for wedding receptions, where many different styles of music and guests will be in the same room together.

Does the DJ use professional grade equipment?
If the DJ does not have pictures of his or her gear, you should ask to set up a time to see the equipment or see pictures of the DJ’s set up. The DJ should be able to tell you what he/she uses and characterize the equipment as professional grade.

Will the DJ offer to meet with you AFTER signing the contract to plan your event?
A professional DJ is ALWAYS willing to discuss your event at any time before the event starts, and should display the flexibility to accommodate changes and help you solve problems. Meeting or phone conferencing your DJ to plan your event is of paramount importance to a successful event such as a wedding reception.

Will the person that you interview be the person that will perform at your event?
This is THE most common complaint about the DJ industry today. The person you meet turns out NOT to be the person that actually does your show. Often, you are not made aware of this. Ask the DJ you interview if he/she will be the actual person performing, or will someone else perform the event. You need to know this UP FRONT before you sign a contract.

You pretty much have most of the vendors chosen for your wedding, but now onto the wedding DJ pricing. So how much does a wedding DJ cost? You will see many different wedding DJ prices, keep these points in mind and you will find the right one.

Cheap Wedding DJ Prices

These prices will usually be in the ranges of 100.00 an hour or less. Many of these wedding DJs are part time hobbyists. They might have no idea how to coordinate and deliver what you want at your wedding. Just call these companies and you will notice a huge difference with their customer service skills. This might be a risky deal because they might show up with low grade equipment (if they even show up at all). There is a possibility that you can spend $200-$600 on your wedding DJ and be happy, but you have to understand what cheap wedding DJ prices really mean.

My Recommendation: Never hire a wedding DJ that costs less than your veggie tray

Average Wedding DJ Pricing

So you biggest criteria was your budget, and you went way overboard. So instead, you and your finace decided to hire someone to “Just Play Music”. Do you want the good news or bad news first? Okay straight to the good news, you just save 100 bucks! Unfortunately your decision might cost you thousands down the road. This category of wedding DJs is priced all over the place. Usually many are larger wedding DJ companies that subcontract 15-25 wedding DJs every weekend. They improve their profit margin this way (more DJs=smaller profit margin) to support advertisements and overhead. There are many good DJs that are subcontracted by these companies. However, they might be so big that you might not know who will your wedding DJ until the week of.

I said earlier that there is a difference between a full-time company and part-time hobbyist. A full-time company depends on your referrals to generate future leads and business. This means that they are 110% dedicated to your wedding reception. The wedding DJ cost needs be looked at with their references. Ask for recent clients’ names, phone numbers, and e-mails. When I say recent I mean 6 months or less when available. Any reputable company will be able to give you this information.

My Recommendation: Let the buyer Beware

Expensive Wedding DJ Prices

These people may charge anywhere from $1500-$4500. There may be added value, such as an additional DJ/wedding coordinator, lighting, staging, dancers, or props. Other times, this price is determined by an owner with an overinflated ego. If their wedding DJ cost is expensive, then this does not mean that they have instant credibility. This price might be marked up since they do not have enough word of mouth referrals yet. You should not have to take out a second mortgage to pay for your wedding DJ cost. If this sounds like fun to you, then by all means go for it. You will have a BLAST.

My Recommendation: Get everything in writing, and question anything that might be overkill

How Much Does a Wedding DJ Cost

So, how much does a wedding DJ cost? This depends on how comfortable you are with the lighting, experience, equipment, music, and fun options. You should try unique things because your wedding is far from ordinary. This does not mean you need to break the bank with wedding DJ prices, but see what options are really worth the cost. The typical wedding DJ cost will vary between $800-$1200. In the short term the wedding DJ price will be a factor in your budget, and long term 80% of the success of your wedding is based on the entertainment. If you want to have a great time, you will interview multiple companies.

My Recommendation: Stay away from the cheapest, don’t go with the most expensive and do not hire anyone that is average.

Article by: Robert Reno