DJ/Band problems - overbooking?

LImama Posted: Apr 24, 2006 01:31 PM

DJ/Band problems - overbooking?

I hope you ladies don't mind a mom posting here! I didn't want to hijack the thread about the beautiful bride who had DJ problems on her wedding day (if you are reading this, you looked gorgeous! and I am so sorry and angry that your DJ disappointed!!), but it raised an issue I've been wondering about - Do they maybe overbook themselves and then they run into problems?

My daughter is in the process of booking her band, and one guy said 'Oh Sat. night? that's fine, we're booked Sat. afternoon, but we can do Sat. night.' Red flag.

Do they actually try to race from one affair to another? Especially with a band, aren't they exhausted after doing the first wedding?

So - are any of you aware if your night wedding DJ/band is also doing an afternoon affair? Is it a common practice and I shouldn't worry?

TIA

Suzannebride Posted: Apr 24, 2006 01:39 PM

Re: DJ/Band problems - overbooking?

Moms are welcome here! Unfortunately I do not have an answer for your question but I hope someone here will. I guess you have to hope you find a reputable person and that you have the exact time of arrival noted on your signed contract. Good luck to your daughter!

JanuaryBride06 Posted: Apr 24, 2006 01:44 PM

Re: DJ/Band problems - overbooking?

Mom's are definitely welcome here!

The band I hired doesn't do two events in one day. If I had my wedding in the evening, I wouldn't hire a band who played an afternoon gig. I'd want them to be fresh for my reception.

I don't know if it's common practice for DJs, but I wouldn't worry so much about the DJ with two gigs in one day (so long as they schedule themselves with enough time in between) as much as I'd be concerned about the band.