Question 1

What do you wear?

Accepted Answer

Full suit, and I like to match my tie & pocket square to your wedding colors.

Question 2

Do you provide music for wedding ceremonies or cocktail receptions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for ceremonies, the music AND also small inconspicuous lapel mics to clip on the officiant and groom, which will also pick up the bride's voice, so that everyone in attendance can hear every word spoken. For cocktail hours, my time begins when guests arrive (at the agreed upon time) for cocktail hour. And I will provide background music of your choice, whether that be in the reception room, or in a separate room. I can provide wireless speakers.

Question 3

Are you fully insured?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 2 million dollar policy, through RV Nuccio.

Question 4

What is your style?

Accepted Answer

Well spoken and eloquent Master of Ceremonies to take us through 1/2 of the night and then fun mixing DJ that won't allow there to be dead air. I will beatmix all dance music.

Question 5

How early do you come to set up?

Accepted Answer

2 to 2 1/2 hours for just reception. 2 1/2 to 3 hours for both ceremony & reception.

Question 6

Do you provide other services, such as lighting or photo booths?

Accepted Answer

I also offer uplighting to help you create a WOW FACTOR in the room for when your guests arrive. Upighting can transform a basic room into something very appealing to the eye. NOTE: for the maximum glow effect, outside natural light and also inside lighting needs to be kept to a minimum.

Question 7

What is your travel and break down fee?

Accepted Answer

There is no travel fee if your venue is located within 60 mins of my home. Outside of 60, a per mile fee will incur, also dependent of gas prices. Also any venue beyond a 90 min drive, ending at 11PM or later will incur a hotel stay. If I am also providing ceremony service, there will be a double night hotel stay, as I will drive in the night before for the ceremony rehearsal and stay overnight. As far as set up and break down goes, that’s is on my time. There is no fee.

Question 8

What are your sales taxes?

Accepted Answer

There is no tax on a service, which is what I provide.

Question 9

What sets you apart from other DJs?

Accepted Answer

My approach on the mic - not overbearing, keeping guests informed of upcoming events. My planning process - thorough, organized & fun! You'll feel a weight lifted off your shoulders after our planning session, because at that point, the ball is in my court as I begin my personal prep. My training - I've been through about a dozen private performance workshops, to hone my craft, so that I can give you my very best. My unique offerings - the most popular, a Love Story presentation, where from info you two give me, I write your Love Story, & on wedding day, present it just before your first dance. And a fun, supercharged Grand Entrance!

Question 10

Do you take music requests?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. But I don't necessarily play every request simply because sometimes they aren't good requests, and could empty the dance floor if played. Every song doesn't have to be a "banger", so to speak. But no song should be a "killer". So I use my professional judgement and filter out the floor killers.

Question 11

What is your planning process like?

Accepted Answer

Super easy, stress free and fun! When you book with me, you get access to your own personal planning portal. There are a few forms in that portal that give me the info that I need to prepare for your wedding. 6-8 weeks out from your wedding, we will schedule a final planning meeting where we will create the timeline together, go over music details, name pronunciations, room set up, and many other details.

Question 12

Do you play the entire song, or shorten it?

Accepted Answer

I often do what is called "quick mixing". This typically consists of the intro, 1 verse, 1 chorus, and on to the next song. As the DJ, it's my job to read the crowd and see how they react to each song. Some songs warrant playing more than just the 3 aforementioned parts, especially when that's less than a minute. Every song is different. But for the most part, in order to get in a lot of songs, playing quick mixes is necessary. Most people's attentions spans are pretty short out there on the dance floor, and playing a full 4 minute song just isn't going to fly. So I shorten them, beatmix them, and make the experience a blast for the dancers.

Question 13

What's your payment schedule like?

Accepted Answer

1/3 of the cost due to secure the date || 1/3 due 6 months out || 1/3 due 1 month out

Question 14

What form of payment do you take?

Accepted Answer

Credit card via Square, Check, Cash, Venmo & Paypal

Question 15

Can I create my own playlist of music?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! You can pick out all the music I play for the night if you wish. All I ask is that I get creative control of the order that it is played in, because that's where my experience comes into play. Also, don't feel like you HAVE to pick out all the music, or even most of it. All I ask is that you get me started with a handful of songs for each moment of the night: cocktail hour, dinner hour, & the open dance hours. And of course, you'll be the one to pick out all your special dance songs (1st dance, parent dances, etc).

Question 16

Do you offer uplighting?

Accepted Answer

I sure do. Uplighting can really transform a room, creating a WOW FACTOR! And when it's time to dance, that uplighting will become part of the dance floor lighting, moving to the music!

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