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10 Dirty Secrets You Should Know About The Wedding / Event DJ Before You Hire Them!!!

27/3/2015

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1. Beware of the DJ Company who tries to beat everyone’s price or offers you a dirt cheap price.  Why?  In the industry he is referred to as a bottom feeder.  He can not book weddings based on his performance so therefore he has to offer you the cheapest price in order to lure you in.  Usually, you will get sub- standard services.  Remember the old cliché; you get what you pay for.  Why trust your wedding or event to someone who is a bottom feeder?

2. Watch out for hidden fees. Ask about fees for lighting, wireless microphones, extra music, planning sessions etc.  You may be lured in by a low price and then of course you want all those extras.  Next thing you know, you are paying a lot more than you initially thought. Even more importantly, a lot of companies charge travel fees or even charge you for the time period where the DJ is setting up. Be sure that everything is clear before you sign anything.

3. Beware of hiring a friend of the family or a DJ who does not give you a contract.  Quite often they do not reserve your date or something else comes up and you are left searching for a DJ or Sound System a week before your wedding. Not to mention, you probably won’t get the professionalism and experience your night deserves. As you may trust your friend/family, you do not want to take any chances on your special day.

4. Does your DJ just talk about his equipment?  What is this equipment going to do for you in terms of making your reception or event, a dream come true?  Most people will not notice the clarity of the speakers so if he tells you that his equipment is better because he has “X speakers”, more than likely you would not notice the difference from another type of professional speakers.  The main thing is that most professional DJ equipment is great and it really depends on the DJ to get your event going.  

5. Avoid the DJ that talks about himself too much and has poor hygiene.  Why? If he talks about himself too much then he will try to be the main focus at your reception.  The main focus at a reception should be the Bride and Groom or Guest(s) of Honor. Most unprofessional DJ’s do not even own suits, let alone a Tuxedo.  Can you imagine a gorgeous reception that you have invested thousands of dollars and it is ruined by an unprofessional, poorly dressed MC and DJ.  If he does not care about his appearance then more than likely, he will not care about the quality of your reception or can come unprepared. Sloppy!

6. Can you imagine a Master of Ceremonies that does not have a good command of the English Language?  You have sophisticated guests and your DJ is using slang or continues to be embarrassing or inappropriate on the microphone. Not only will that affect you, but the DJ and entertainment is what sets the mood of the night. Do you want your wedding to be remembered as the one with the embarrassing DJ? You have the right to be picky about whom you choose as your DJ.

7. A DJs who say they use iPods or iTunes to DJ your wedding reception may not be the smartest choice. As nice as an iPod may be, it’s not meant for professional use. Did you know consumer reports, reported that 3 out of every 4 iPods will randomly lock up or freeze! This would be horrible especially during the first dance!

8. What about the Disc Jockey that stands behind the DJ booth and acts bored. He does nothing to get the guests motivated.  He could be playing the best music but unless he reflects motivation and action, it will affect your guests. You want to choose a DJ with personality and energy, that will make all the guests enjoy and remember your wedding.

9. Most Bottom Feeders are not licensed nor are they insured.  Most banquet facilities require the DJ Company to have liability insurance.  You may hire him and then find out weeks before your reception that he does not have liability insurance and then you are not allowed to use him.  This leaves you searching for a DJ within days of your reception.  

10. Here is the most important item:  Does your facility require you to use the house DJ.  With a  House DJ most often you do not know who you will be doing your wedding or will he play what you like. You may not know what DJ you will get from that company until a few days before your wedding. It would be in your best interest if the banquet hall would let YOU decide who will be in charge of creating your Dream Day!  You should be able to make your own choices and choose quality entertainment.  Some companies install speakers in a banquet facility so the hall will only refer one sound company. Ask to see those DJs in person and hear the quality of that sound system before you book!


Article quoted from http://www.phenomenonevents.com/10-dirty-secrets-of-a-wedding-dj.html

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Guide to buying groomsman gifts

14/3/2015

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While many brides-to-be seem to have no trouble finding the perfect gift for their bridesmaids, many grooms tend to have a harder time coming up with great groomsmen gift ideas.  A lot of guys end up procrastinating and buying their groomsmen gifts at the last minute. In either case, which is fine and dandy as long as you can get the gift to your groomsmen in time.  The last thing you want to do is make your groomsmen feel unappreciated.

You owe it to your groomsmen to come up with a great gift idea, they have been by your side throughout your life and they’re putting a lot of time and money into your big day. While your friends and family won’t demand gifts, they deserve a little something and hopefully it won’t be something that ends up collecting dust in their basement or in their drawer. To help you make sure your groomsmen gift doesn’t end up there, we have a few questions to ask yourself as well as other tips to make buying the perfect groomsmen gift a breeze.

Questions to ask when selecting groomsmen gifts: Is this an appropriate groomsmen gift?

Consider getting each groomsmen a different gift specific to their personality or unique interests. Just think, you wouldn’t give a cigar lighter to a guy who doesn’t smoke. It’s very important to think about each recipient as an individual when you’re considering appropriate gift options. Generally if you know the guys well enough to be your groomsmen, you probably have an idea of their interests.

Is this something your groomsmen will actually use?

After finding something that relates to your groomsman on a more personal level, go for something he would actually use. Avoid anything too fancy or excessively luxurious as he may never use it.

Is it within my budget?

Let’s face it, weddings can be expensive. Just when you thought you had all the expenses covered other costs seem to appear out of thin air as the big day draws nearer. On average, grooms spend $50 for the groomsmen gifts. So that’s around $400 considering one best man, four groomsmen, two dads and a ring bearer.

But groomsmen gifts don’t need to be expensive. Just understand your budget and learn to maximize what you can spend. Shopping online can be a great way to save money. With careful research you can find online resources with cool groomsmen gift ideas at affordable prices.


5 tips for Purchasing Groomsmen Gifts

1. Have all gifts ordered at least one month before the wedding.


Take note, all groomsmen gifts should be ordered no later than a month before your big day. The earlier the better. One month is just enough time to get them all delivered and replaced if necessary. This will help you avoid running around the mall like a madman or buying less than desirable gifts on the wedding weekend.

2. Take control.

As we all know, when it comes to wedding planning it’s almost always the bride who’s in the driver’s seat. But for these gifts, it’s important that the groom takes the lead. Yes the groom can and should listen to his fiancé’s gift suggestions, but it’s the groom who should make the final call. He knows his buddies better than anyone else. Also, the groomsman gift is the final adieu to bachelor life - so make sure your buddies can tell the gift comes from you.

3. Make it personalized.


A well-placed name or set of initials can transform the most ordinary wallet or cuff link into something specia. Many groomsmen gift websites offer a variety of personalized items all the way from cooler glasses to iPod cases, from duffle bags to man cave signs, and from money clips to flasks.

4. Choose gifts that makes men feel part of a team.

Sometime it makes sense to get the same gift for the groomsmen as this can help make them feel part of a team. Having something like quirky superhero cufflinks can be a great idea, not to mention makes for some cool wedding party pictures. Another idea is to have a groomsmen group caricature. This is creative, thoughtful, and best of all, there are no two alike. It’s as original as it gets.


5. It doesn’t need to be something you could hold.

If you don’t feel like any of the typical items would suit the guys, why not plan an event that gives you and your buddies more “guy time”? Go on a camping trip, get tickets to a sporting event, or host a poker night at your house. If the best man’s idea of fun is training for the next marathon, then a mini gym membership might be the way to go. Remember, the more personalized the effort, the more meaningful the message.

Groomsmen gifts should be a commemoration of your wedding, something that really says “thank you for making our big day special.” Follow the tips above and you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect gifts for your groomsmen.


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