The Truth about DJ Pricing How much is a professional Disc Jockey's service really worth?   A recent bridal survey said that before the wedding, the entertainment usually fell to the bottom of the budget priority list and was considered one of the smallest expenditures, yet after the wedding, most surveyed brides wish they had spent more and made entertainment one of their highest priorities.  Why do you think that happened?   Unless you have actually experienced mediocre or even disastrous wedding entertainment, many people make the mistake of thinking that it is “just the music”, all entertainers are the same and that a cheaper priced DJ is a better value for their money.  Again, this is a big mistake!   Entertainment is a talent-based service and each Disc Jockey entertainer will bring a different level of talent, quality of service, experience, and expertise to your wedding day.  Some entertainers DO an outstanding job at creating a fun, memorable, and worry-free celebration…unfortunately, the reality is that many DO NOT.  Using price as a major consideration for hiring your entertainer will usually lead you to the latter.   In order to find the best fit for what you are looking for in a highly skilled entertainment professional, first realize that you need more than “just the music”!  For a smooth flow of events, skillful and timely announcements, an atmosphere filled with fun and unique memories with perfectly placed musical selections, there will be a much greater need than “just the music”…a considerable amount of time will be needed to pre-plan the day’s details, complete coordination with your other vendors is a must, and to act as an energetic, articulate Master of Ceremonies to fill an overall leadership role for your party will be vital.   Since the entertainment you choose will have a profound and direct effect on the successful and memorable outcome of your wedding day celebration, it would be in your best interest to dig much deeper into the quality of service you receive, opposed to simply deciding based on price alone.

ADJA Standards The ADJA encourages the highest in business ethics and performance standards We encourage representatives and members of the ADJA to adhere to the following guidelines, as it is our intention to provide the highest quality service to our clients and to perform in a manner most appropriate as professional disc jockey entertainers. WE WILL: Be courteous and respectful Tell the Truth Return your phone calls in a timely manner Be fair and competitive in our pricing Listen to your needs Setup early for the event Dress appropriately Play your selection of music Assist in anyway to make your event successful Do our very best for you Be ENTHUSIASTIC and have FUN!!     WE WILL NOT: Act in a manner unbecoming a professional Use offensive language Drink alcohol or smoke Perform in the presence of illegal drugs Use Music stolen off the Internet Play any music that contains foul language, is sexually offensive or demeaning Offend you or your guests Switch to another DJ prior to the event, without your permission Have an unpleasant attitude

September 4, 2010