by
SoundsXtreme.com and The readers of Bliss! Weddings
We invite you to send us additional questions for the below chart by sending email to info@blissweddings.com
| Disc Jockey #1 | Disc Jockey #2 | Disc Jockey #3 | ||
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| 1. | Will you personally be the DJ for our reception? | |||
| 2. | If the answer is no: When can we meet the DJ who will work at my reception so I can see if I feel comfortable with that person/ see if we are on the same wavelength? | |||
| 3. | If you are not talking to the disc jockey, also ask: If the disc jockey we want no longer works for your company when our wedding comes up, what will you do? | |||
| 4. | If you are talking to the disc jockey that will work at your reception: Do you DJ full-time? | |||
| 5. | What do you do the rest of the week? | |||
| 6. | What kind of experience, background, and education do you have? | |||
| 7. | Have you received any formal classroom training as a disc jockey? | |||
| 8. | How long have you been a disc jockey, and how many weddings have you performed at? | |||
| 9. | Have you handled events of my type and size before? | |||
| 10. | What are the reasons you think we should hire you? | |||
| 11. | Do you also Emcee the reception? | |||
| 12. | How many consultations do you provide in your package prices? | |||
| 13. | Do you provide an entertainment planner? | |||
| 14. | Do you come to my home or business to go over the entertainment planner? | |||
| 15. | Do you carry liability insurance? | |||
| 16. | Are you a member of your local Chamber of Commerce or BBB? | |||
| 17. | If in Canada, is your business registered with the Audio Video Licensing Agency Inc. (AVLA) to legally play re-recorded music? | |||
| 18. | What time do you arrive to setup your equipment? | |||
| 19. | Hours of service: | |||
| 20. | Do you wear a suit and tie? | |||
| 21. | How many songs do you have in your library? | |||
| 22. | What format is your music in? (i.e. records, cassettes, CD) | |||
| 23. | Do you provide cocktail/ dinner music? | |||
| 24. | Do you provide a wireless microphone for speeches? | |||
| 25. | Do you bring backup equipment with you? | |||
| 26. | Are basic effects lighting included? | |||
| 27. | Do you offer lighting and sound upgrades? | |||
| 28. | How many people will cover the event? | |||
| 29. | Is a deposit required? If so, how much? | |||
| 30. | When is the deposit due? | |||
| 31. | May I make partial payments? | |||
| 32. | When is the final payment due? | |||
| 33. | Is gratuity included in the price? | |||
| 34. | If not, what is the percentage of the service charge? | |||
| 35. | What percentage are the taxes? | |||
| 36. | What is the overtime charge? | |||
| 37. | Are there any additional charges not mentioned? (i.e. travel) | |||
| 38. | Do you provide a written contract and guarantee? | |||
| 39. | What are the refunds/cancellation terms? | |||
| 40. | Package 1: | |||
| 41. | Cost of Package 1: | |||
| 42. | Package 2: | |||
| 43. | Cost of Package 2: | |||
| 44. | Package 3: | |||
| 45. | Cost of Package 3: | |||
| 46. | A question to ask yourself: Has the disc jockey addressed your personal concerns satisfactorily? | |||