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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
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