Disc Jockey

When people reminisce about a wedding reception or other event, what they remember most is they had a great time! The DJ makes this happen, and plays a crucial part in making a successful event. Additionally the DJ performs many behind-the-scenes tasks beyond playing music and making announcements. The DJ should perform these tasks without guests noticing, and without interrupting the continuity of the event. These are just a few reasons why hiring a seasoned professional disc jockey is so important.

With 81% of wedding guests surveyed in a national poll saying that the thing they remember most about a wedding is the entertainment, the quality and style of the entertainer you choose can very dramatically influence the enjoyability of your evening for both you and your guests. Certainly something to think about when debating whether to splurge on chair covers or entertainment.

-Today’s Bride Magazine. Why Hire a Professional DJ? Retrieved from http://www.todaysbrideonline.com/articles/dj_hire.php on May 9, 2012.
All DJ setups include:
  • One-on-One Customer Service
    Clients work directly with the DJ handling the event, who provides one-on-one consultation. Festivity’s open door policy encourages brides and party planners to have an open dialog with the DJ from first contact through the end of the event.
  • Event Coordination
    The DJ Coordinates with the room captain, maître d’, photographer, videographer, and other event professionals to help everyone work together like a well-oiled machine. At weddings the DJ helps coordinate bridal party introductions, formal dances, speeches (blessing/toast), bouquet and garter, and other formalities.
  • Master of Ceremonies
    The DJ performs as Master of Ceremonies, handling introductions and announcements.
  • Music
    The DJ provides continuous music through the entire event, based on YOUR music preferences. Festivity Entertainment provides a musical request form that helps clients choose music.
Add-Ons:
  • Extended Sound – $100 (* FREE for wedding receptions with 150 or more guests)
    The extended sound system consists of some additional speakers to make the music sound richer, cleaner (distortion free), and more comfortable in larger rooms.
  • Second Location Mini/Satellite Setup – $50
    Festivity Entertainment provides a second smaller setup within the catering facility for cocktails, wedding ceremonies, and other activities occuring outside the main room.
  • Additional Cordless or Hard-Wired Microphones – $100
    The Festivity Entertainment disc jockey comes prepared with a combination of cordless and/or hard-wired microphones as part of the standard setup. If a client requests additional microphone equipment (lavalier microphones, stands, etc.) beyond what the DJ brings with a standard setup, we have additional equipment available to use. Price includes the DJ setting up and breaking down additional microphone equipment.

* Event must be booked at the wedding reception rate for free extended sound system.