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For
those of you that were hoping to find some "Package
Pricing" on this page, I'm sorry to disappoint you.
In my
opinion, each party is unique, and each client should only be paying for
the services, that they want and need. As such I am able to quickly
provide very competitive and completely customized quotes to anyone who
contacts me. I certainly understand that price is a factor in choosing a
DJ, but if it is the primary decision making criteria you are using,
(e.g. how much can we get, for the lowest package price), then please
allow me to suggest that you may be going about the selection process of
a DJ in a less than ideal way.
You may
however be reassured to know that this is very common approach,
especially for brides and grooms planning their first, (and hopefully
only) wedding, or corporate planners, who have just joined the party
planning committee. So, on this page, instead of providing a Package
"A", "B", "C", and "THE ULTIMATE! (The
Most Money We Think We Can Reasonably Charge You!)", let me suggest
a better way to hire a DJ.
First,
set up an appointment to meet your prospective DJ. (Calling or e-mailing
works well for this). If a meeting (in person) is inconvenient (based on
locations or schedules), then provide the prospective DJ with as
much information about your event as possible. To a DJ, day of the week,
number of guests, location and duration of the event, lighting and sound equipment
needed and level of services required should all play a role in
determining the cost of an event. Discuss all these details with your
prospective DJ, (making sure you are speaking to the actual entertainer
who will be performing your event), and while doing so, decide if this is
the type of person you want at your event, entertaining your guests. I
can assure you, if you dislike a DJ, (or the way he/she plans on handling
some part of your special occasion), it won't matter what their rates
are. Besides most DJs are about the same price give or take a few hundred
dollars, and if you're truly looking to save money, there are far better
places in the budget to do so, which will have a far smaller impact the
overall success or failure of your event (e.g. number of hors d'ouevres, size of the limo, or amount of flowers).
I think
you'll agree that it's far better to pay more for a DJ you like and
trust, than to get the best package price in town, and be disappointed
with whoever shows up, (just ask any bride who had hired the wrong DJ).
Consider for a moment: How will you be evaluating the DJ on the night of
your event. By the price you paid, (and the amount of hours/lights/effects
that were included)? OR By the professionalism of their service, the
quality of their performance, and their ability to entertain and interact
with your guests?
The
bottom line: Decide who you want your DJ to be first, and then negotiate
a price. If (after negotiating) you still, sincerely can't afford your
first choice, and re-working the budget is absolutely not an option, then
consider changes to the services you require or, go with your second
choice.
I hope
this information has been useful, and I look forward to you contacting me
to discuss your upcoming event, so I can provide you with your own custom
quote. You'll find that my prices are both competitive and negotiable.
Update:
Nov. 26th, 2006
After
having a few recent conversations with brides and grooms, I think this
page may have been “scaring off” prospective clients, who from reading it
have come the assumption/conclusion that I my services are (likely) very
expensive. This is hardly the case. While my rates may be a little higher
than most, I understand that every bride and groom (or company) is working
with a budget, and trying to keep their overall costs low, while still
having the best party.
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