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Courtesy
of
DZ
Entertainment Baltimore, MD
Studies have shown that
a big portion of the success of a wedding reception
rests heavily on the shoulders of the DJ. While the
common perception is that the DJ is there only to play
music, today's highly trained DJ professionals take on
the role of event manager first and music programmer
second. While not a wedding coordinator, today's
premier disc jockey professionals do incorporate your
wishes in a carefully orchestrated plan where they
pace your reception for maximum success. Rather than
just show-up and play music, the DJ takes the burden
of timing and coordination right off your shoulders
allowing you to relax and enjoy your big day. A
wedding reception is a one-time live performance that
requires the skillful experience of a master of
ceremonies to manage. Like the Academy Awards, your
reception should be a mixture of artful timing,
rehearsed audience involvement and the live
performance of the stars (that's you!) for a complete
success.
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Today's DJ
professional will carefully help you plan the
formalities of your event to your satisfaction, then
fulfill your wishes without your having to worry about
them allowing you to enjoy your day in the spotlight.
As part of the hiring process, you should ensure that
your DJ has the ability to work as part of your team
to maximize the results from each professional. Since
music is such an obvious part of a DJ's role in your
wedding, they should be able to provide you with a
wide variety of music appropriate for you and your
guests through a premium sound system that
incorporates a complete back-up solution for your
peace of mind. For your protection a DJ should also be
completely insured for liability.
A membership in a professional organization such as
the American Disc Jockey Association also shows that
your DJ respects his profession through national
affiliations with professional organizations. Lastly,
all the details of your reception should be provided
in writing so there is absolute understanding by both
yourself and your DJ professional. Like an experienced
pilot, your DJ should have a written checklist to show
you that they go through before your event so that
there is no room for error. Several national
organizations have suggested that the average price
for a DJ across the country is $800 for four hours.
Those who seek above-average levels of service or a
reception greater than four hours could expect to pay
more. Since $800 is the average brides-to-be should
remain cautious of those charging less than this -
particularly if the price is well below this. A
bargain might not seem so sweet after a wedding
reception is unsuccessfully managed. |
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