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Wedding Djs Cost How Much?After scouring the internet; looking on Wedding Wire; browsing TheKnot; whispering "DJs near me" to your phone; and asking your friends on Facebook; you may still be confused on why there are such a wide variety of wedding DJs cost. "Back in the day," wedding DJs needed to invest a TON of money not only in their equipment, but their library of music. Today, Walmart sells DJ equipment and most tech-savvy DJs can rip songs off of YouTube at no charge. There are, however, true professional wedding DJs that still purchase music through legal music pools, iTunes and Amazon Music. They stake their reputation on your event because they do this full-time to feed their families and of-course because they love it! These wedding DJs are lucky to do so because they are skilled artists and there is a demand for their service. A true wedding DJ professional has also honed their art and act as much more than a hobbyist or someone whom DJs for weddings on "the side." So with that being said, let’s take a look at some of the price ranges for a DJ for your wedding. $400 or below - The Practicing Wedding DJ If someone is willing to act as a DJ for your wedding for under $200, tread carefully! Chances are they won’t have your wedding music ready to play; including your first dance song and other important songs. There is also a high probability this wedding DJ is “practicing” by acting as your wedding DJ. Take this into account; most local bars pay their DJs $200 to $400 for four hours of random music. $400 to $700 - The Rookie Admittedly, my first wedding DJ experience I was paid $495. I was upfront with the couple and told them I was a club/bar DJ and looking to pursue a wedding DJ business. They were 100% happy! I even received a nice review on Yelp! However, looking back on the wedding DJ experience, I can definitely see I was a rookie wedding DJ and didn’t have the skills I do today. That being said, you may be able to find a diamond in the rough, or you may be completely happy with your DJ, but what if this DJ have 10 or 15 years of weddings under their belt? $700 to $1000 - The Part-Timers Most part-time Wedding DJs will charge between $700 to $1000. They are semi-seasoned professionals and have many weddings under their belt. While they are a little less expensive, they do this “part-time” and it’s very difficult to get ahold of them and they aren’t the most responsive to emails, phone calls or texts. $1000 to $1300 - Full-Time Pros Seasoned professionals charge between $1000 and $1300. These are DJs that work full-time in the industry, have attended educational expos to hone their MC skills, and work their hardest to make sure their client is proven they’ve chosen the best wedding DJ. They provide the most value per dollar. $1300 and up - Add-ons/Celebrities/Owners Upgraded wedding DJ setups or DJs for weddings that call for additional setups are included in this bracket. There are a few “celebrity DJs" that may even charge more than this for their traditional setup. As with any opinion, please take this with a “grain of salt.” At the end of the day, it’s supply and demand that dictates wedding DJ cost. If a DJ has great reviews and has a long history of satisfying clients, they will cost more than a wedding DJ just starting out. Some wedding DJs have $200 speakers, some have $1000 speakers. There are many variables that will affect the price at the end of the day! See you on the dancefloor! Ryan Meeks Visit us at our location! Additional Resources: Check out our blog and see what a wedding dj really does! Knot averages for weddings in 2016 Value Penguin’s Breakdown per person at the state level via Blogger How Much Do Wedding Djs Cost The Doo Wop Cocktail PlaylistDoo-wop is a genre of music that was developed in African-Americans communities of New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, Baltimore, Newark, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Detroit, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles in the 1940s, achieving mainstream popularity in the 1950s and early 1960s. During the late 1950s many Italian-American groups contributed a significant part in the doo-wop scene. Built upon vocal harmony, doo-wop was one of the most mainstream, pop-oriented R&B styles of the time. The term “doo-wop” was believed to be coined in 1961 by radio disc jockey Gus Gossert. Mike Bacon, aka DJ Iron Mike, has compiled the following doo-wop wedding cocktail hour playlist (the 80th in our wedding cocktail hour series!). Given the shorter song durations of the day (2 minutes or so), 25 songs were required to fill out the hour. Enjoy the music immediately below Mike’s playlist on the embedded Spotify player. Ambient DJ continues its tradition of selecting a signature drink for each wedding cocktail hour playlist. We’ve selected the gin-based Tom Collins, a popular cocktail of the 1950s. Thanks to MOBILE BEAT FOR POSTING THIS ARTICLE! http://www.mobilebeat.com Come Go With Me – The Del-Vikings A Teenager in Love – Dion & The Belmonts Tonight I Fell in Love – The Tokens Duke of Earl – Gene Chandler Stay – Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop – Little Anthony & The Imperials (Just Like) Romeo and Juliet – The Reflections Why Do Fools Fall in Love? – Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers Speedoo – The Cadillacs I Only Have Eyes for You – The Flamingoes You Belong to Me – The Duprees Life is But a Dream – The Harptones My Special Angel – Johnny Maestro & The Crests Venus – Frankie Avalon Little Darlin – The Diamonds The Great Pretender – The Platters Dedicated to the One I Love – The Shirelles Sh-Boom – The Chords Remember Then – The Earls Maybe – The Chantels In the Still of the Night – The Five Satins Earth Angel – The Penguins Moonlight Cocktails – The Rivieras When We Get Married – The Dreamlovers There’s a Moon Out Tonight – The Capris Daddy’s Home – Shep & The LimelightsOriginally posted 2013-05-20 00:00:00. // jQuery(document).ready(function() { jQuery( "#tabs_1263" ).tabs({ collapsible: true, active: false }); jQuery( ".scroller_1263" ).width(jQuery( ".scroller_1263" ).width()+1); //jQuery( ".scroller_1263" ).width('100%'); //jQuery( ".scroller_1263 ul" ).width('100%'); jQuery( "#tabs_1263" ).tabs({ collapsible: false }); //var n = jQuery(".scroller_1263 ul li").length; //var w = (100/n-1); //jQuery(".scroller_1263 ul li").width(w+'%'); }); //The post The Doo Wop Cocktail Playlist appeared first on Non-Stop Entertainment | Phoenix and Chicago Wedding and Event Entertainment. via Blogger The Doo Wop Cocktail Playlist Hire an Amateur or Pro?Are you looking for a DJ for your wedding? Do you think DJ packages are too expensive? The saying is true, quality over quantity, here are some reasons why you shouldn’t hire an amateur and hire us! 1. You can take the chance of hiring a cheap DJ, but do you really want to? Chances are they will no longer be in business when your big day roles around. 2. Amateur DJ’s are doing it for fun and you’re financing their hobby. We risk our entire reputation on every performance, with an amateur when something goes wrong it’s no big deal to them. Don’t you want your entertainment to be 100% invested in their business? 3. Your wedding DJ is responsible for coordinating the timeline of your reception, introductions, playing all if your songs at the right moment and the entire flow of your reception. If you hire a DJ who isn’t experienced are you willing to place the outcome of your wedding in their hands. 4. Are you willing to sacrifice the fun at your wedding for a discount DJ? All of our DJ’s know how to read your crowd and keep the fun going. They know the right times to play a slow song and keep people dancing, they know how to mix from one song to another. With us you will never get dead air, can your discount DJ say that that wont happen? 5. Our specialists will make sure all of your special events happen throughout your night, will your inexperienced DJ do that same? We direct your bridal party while you hangout and relax, we make sure they are all in line for introductions and that the right songs are played. Just because you have the right equipment doesn’t mean you know exactly what you’re doing. 6. Does your discount DJ have backup and a plan B? No one ever expects anything to go wrong, but what if a speaker blows or a laptop crashes? Chances are they will not have any backup and are you willing to take that chance of not having music at your reception? 7. DJs who charge less invest less into their equipment. Professional speakers and equipment are necessary for clear sound. If you want your guests to hear all your speeches and toasts you’ll need professional equipment to make sure that happens. Your wedding only happens once, make sure you hire a DJ who is going to get it all right for you! Give us a call or send us an email and book us today!Originally posted 2013-05-18 00:00:00. // jQuery(document).ready(function() { jQuery( "#tabs_1262" ).tabs({ collapsible: true, active: false }); jQuery( ".scroller_1262" ).width(jQuery( ".scroller_1262" ).width()+1); //jQuery( ".scroller_1262" ).width('100%'); //jQuery( ".scroller_1262 ul" ).width('100%'); jQuery( "#tabs_1262" ).tabs({ collapsible: false }); //var n = jQuery(".scroller_1262 ul li").length; //var w = (100/n-1); //jQuery(".scroller_1262 ul li").width(w+'%'); }); //The post Hire an Amateur or Pro? appeared first on Non-Stop Entertainment | Phoenix and Chicago Wedding and Event Entertainment. via Blogger Hire an Amateur or Pro? Your Last Dance – SuggestionsThe way you end your wedding is extremely important! The last dance song you choose to have us play will control the way your guests are feeling when they leave the wedding. Here is the trending count-down 2017 last dance songs being played now… 10. Ain’t no Mountain high enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – There are few songs that inspire love and happiness like this song. 9. Come Away with me – Norah Jones - If you want to end your celebration with happy tears this is the perfect song. 8. Stand by me – Ben E. King – It’s an emotional song, but it signifies love and commitment and there are many different versions of it. 7. I won’t give up – Jason Mraz – This is a great song to remind you and your guests that marriage requires diligence and hard work. 6. Don’t stop believing – Journey – This song will defiantly bring your guests together right at the end of your celebration. 5. What a wonderful world – Louis Armstrong – This song has feeling of hope and optimism. 4. At Last – Etta James – This song is all about love, saying goodbye to your lonely days and now you are on your way to a brand new life! 3. I’ve had the time of my life – Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes - This is a classic end to any celebration. 2. Friends in low places – Garth Brooks – If you’re a country fan this is your choice for your goodbye song. 1. Last Dance – Donna Summer – This defiantly is the number one way to end your wedding celebration!Originally posted 2013-05-03 00:00:00. The post Your Last Dance – Suggestions appeared first on Non-Stop Entertainment | Phoenix and Chicago Wedding and Event Entertainment. via Blogger Your Last Dance – Suggestions How to Find a Wedding DJ or Band That Will Rock the Party Nothing is worse than a reception with a terrible music selection and/or performers. It's a huge waste of money, not to mention the fact that it's completely awkward when three people are dancing to the "Cha-Cha Slide" and everyone is sitting down staring at each other. You want a party, so much so that even your grandparents will dance! So how can you make sure you have killer music for your wedding reception/ "I just got married!" party? Three Primary Options
So here are some tips to get everyone on their feet!
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