ANY INFO ON DJ's

WishCandy Posted: Nov 11, 2002 12:45 PM

ANY INFO ON DJ's

Hi Guys, once again I need your advice. I want to start looking into dj's. I want to get one that does the photos on projection screen (I don't know what it's called) and also, maybe a dj who also, has a few musicians to accompany him. Any suggestions, will be greatly appreciated. As are ones to stay away from.

OctBride03 Posted: Nov 11, 2002 12:46 PM

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Get in Tune does everything you are looking for. A friend of mine is using Glen for her wedding next year and speaks very highly of him! A lot of brides on this board are using/have used them as well...

Latina511 Posted: Nov 11, 2002 12:46 PM

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I think Body Rock does the projection screen with your photos.

Dana Posted: Nov 11, 2002 12:56 PM

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I just booked with Tommy Tunes and they have all those extras, like the photo shows in the background and musicians to accompany the dj's. They are a little more expensive then the rest, but they have a really good reputation.

WishCandy Posted: Nov 11, 2002 01:34 PM

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Thanks so much - do you guys have any ideas on how much they charge?

karen32 Posted: Nov 11, 2002 01:37 PM

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Dancejock also does the photo screens. I think it was $500 extra which included the screens, and the extra man to go around and take digital photos during the wedding to put on the screen during the reception.

verdila Posted: Nov 11, 2002 01:49 PM

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We used Dancejock and they kept the affair going- people were dancing all night. We didnt get the projection screens however they offer them (everything is ala carte - basic package I think was 1200 and then you add services on like screens or singer.)

We did however get a steel drum band for cocktail hr & singer during dinner through them. We paid 2700 for DJ, MC, and 2 singers & 4 man steel drum band. http://www.dancejock.com

JN2004 Posted: Nov 11, 2002 01:58 PM

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I went to the Bridal Expo yesterday at the Huntington Hilton. They had two DJ companies perform..Dr. Dance Entertainment and Starlight. I had seen Dr. Dance at a friend's wedding at John Anthony's on Sept 6th and I thought they were great. I was very excited when I found out that they were also at the showcase yesterday. They did a show with the video screens and live percussion, sax player, DJ, MC, singer, dancers...the whole 9 yards. They were great they got the audience to interact and dance with the dancers and everything! I also wanted a video montage and live music b/c my parents want a band but I want a DJ/MC. All the live elements along with the DJ give it that live feel so it will make both myself and my parents happy. I spoke with a man named Dennis and he was so helpful. He worked out a price for me right there and with DJ/MC, sax, percussion, singer, video montage, and lighting it came to be around $3500. I thought that this was an excellent price for everything that was included. I am planning a meeting with him so hopefully everything will work out...I will be very excited if it does b/c it will be one less thing to worry about. If you need any information I noticed that they post on the board also they are under disc jockeys. Hope I was of some help, Goodluck!
**Do you girls think it is too early to book a DJ for a wedding in September of 2004?

WishCandy Posted: Nov 11, 2002 03:13 PM

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I want to try to book my dj by the end of the year. I heard that it's best to book early because then you'll get 2002's rates instead of 2004's. I don't know how true that is, but, I guess it can't hurt right? lol

karen32 Posted: Nov 11, 2002 04:34 PM

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I would definitely book as soon as possible. We booked 15 months in advance and already 4 out of the 7 MC's were booked!!! Can you believe it?? LI Brides are way too organized

M&M2004 Posted: Nov 11, 2002 04:56 PM

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Music by Michael (a vendor on this site) does the photo montages. He'll be doing our wedding in Jan 2004.

jpsgirl Posted: Nov 11, 2002 05:57 PM

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read my forum mail!!

cecil Posted: Nov 11, 2002 07:14 PM

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We booked all of our vendors except florist for 2004, and we saved a lot of money that way.

JN2004 Posted: Nov 11, 2002 07:26 PM

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Well it seems I need to get moving ! Wow,I didnt know everything got done so soon !! I read the bridal mags , but I thought there time schedules were a bit premature,but I guess I was wrong ! I think I will make a meeting with the photographers I liked then too, I met them at the expo also , Duval Studios .... any opinions there ? I guess I'll set the meeting with Dr. Dance for this week, I'm really excited about that !... any opinions there ? ? Thanks for all your responses girls.

mv1003 Posted: Nov 12, 2002 04:06 PM

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JN2004- do you mind telling me how much you got quoted for? You can send a forum to me as well.
I went to a few dj's and have an appointment Thurs. with Burke Entertainment (on whom I can't seem to find any feedback on) Needless to say, I'm sketchy about them.
I went to Spin Around Sound- was impressed but they're really pricy. Today I also read that someone on the board was having a hard time getting a call back from them now that they're booked, so- they're off my list as well.
I've gone to Absolute Entertainment - very impressive as well. They're much more reasonable in price for just a dj and an mc.
I sent an e-mail to Get in Tune, and they were slightly higher, but reasonable.
It's hard for me to have a lot appointments on LI. right now, so unless I really think it's worth it, I don't want to go on the appointment. (Does that make any sense?)

I also hear that Music by Michael is really good- didn't make an appointment though.

JN2004 Posted: Nov 14, 2002 01:28 PM

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mv1003 I sent you a forum mail!

LnP2003 Posted: Nov 14, 2002 01:50 PM

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I've got Heatwave DJ entertainment....

I got one MC
one co MC
one greek dj
and one american dj

plus he is doing the favors & a setup of music during the cocktail hour

i believe he's somewhere around $3000.... i booked him about 3 months ago, and haven't really looked at his contract since....

Diane Posted: Nov 15, 2002 07:30 AM

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We had Tommy Tunes for our wedding and LOVED them. We used Joe as our MC, and he was GREAT!!!! He is a lot of fun to work with as well. They offer a lot of packages. If you go to there website on here, they have a list of what they offer.

ChristineC68 Posted: Nov 15, 2002 09:06 AM

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We used Hart to Hart. We had an MC (Pierre - who was fabulous) and a DJ. They played music for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception with give aways. We paid about $1800. At first I thought it was a lot of money but when I realized that I didn't pay ceremony & cocktail hour musicians I figured it was a good deal.

The business office was difficult to deal with at first (somewhat consdescending and lax about contact but when I started working with Pierre I was much more comfortable - he was extremely professional and a pleasure to deal with!

I am basically recommending Pierre more then the company but he was worth it

anitsiva Posted: Nov 15, 2002 09:48 AM

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We looked into Legrand entertainment. The are located in westchester and have all that you are looking for. I beleive the cost was around $3500 but you get the DJ/MC plus backup singers and percussionist. They also have a big screen that displays the recetion for you and tapes it. We ddin't go with them because we were looking for something a bit less expensive but their presentation was great.