GRRRR!

chicky724 Posted: Apr 26, 2008 12:58 AM

GRRRR!

So I THOUGHT we had narrowed our DJ choices down to two... either FM or Body Rock. But tonight FH went to dinner with a group of his friends and one of them works for a DJ company so he was telling him so how we should use them instead.

He'd give us a good deal - he said they'd include the lights and plasma screens and it would be way less $ than both other places... but I'm worried bc they don't have a website or anything, they're more unofficial and get business through word of mouth.

FH has friends who have been to parties they've DJed and said they were really good, but I'm still nervous.

I don't want to book them just to save money, but now I feel like FH feels awkward and kind of stuck in the middle if we don't use them. ARRGHHH!

shell1879 Posted: Apr 26, 2008 01:08 AM

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grrrrrrrrrrr why do they commit to things like that with out talking to us i swear

michesq Posted: Apr 26, 2008 06:38 AM

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can they do a small hsowcase for you so you are a bit more comfy in decision after you see their performance?

I might talk to FH about going with more known DJ but I can understand the caught in the middle feeling too

HotAir Posted: Apr 26, 2008 06:40 AM

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booking vendors is scary...especially going with someone that isn't one of the popular ones. But, I'm sure it will be great. Make sure you get everything in writing!

Ann 52409 Posted: Apr 26, 2008 07:22 AM

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Ahhh If it is an unknown DJ I would be nervous too, music is so important. Is their anyway you can see them DJ.

beram63 Posted: Apr 26, 2008 08:12 AM

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i know it's awkward, but that still wouldn't be enough to make me agree to book them. if they're the best option, then great. otherwise, FH should find a way to break the news. JMO

Summertimegal424 Posted: Apr 26, 2008 08:18 AM

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just a thought..will this friend be invited to the wedding? maybe he should be just a guest and have someone else providing music

FuTuRe MrS MaZz Posted: Apr 26, 2008 08:35 AM

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well before you make a decision, tell them you want to see them live first we're am having FH's friend dj our wedding but he happens to be with a company on here so its a bit diff of a situation

KristiAnn923 Posted: Apr 26, 2008 08:37 AM

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I am in a VERY similar situation. I have a friend who owns DJ company and I did use him for the eparty and he was really good but he will be a guest at my wedding and he will not be the one DJing so I am kinda nervous. I told him I would price out a few DJ's and he could bid for the business as well it's just a tough position to be in.

VickiR510 Posted: Apr 26, 2008 09:03 AM

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That stinks ask to see them in action & then let them know you are looking at other DJ's as well. Be honest its teh only way to go!

Utterhappiness Posted: Apr 26, 2008 09:19 AM

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I too am in a similar position... its causing me a little stress right now actually

chicky724 Posted: Apr 26, 2008 10:17 AM

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Posted by shell1879

grrrrrrrrrrr why do they commit to things like that with out talking to us i swear

Lol I know! And we'd actually talked about this a few weeks ago and decided we didn't really want to use them since we didn'tknow too much about them... magically that all changed last night.

chicky724 Posted: Apr 26, 2008 10:18 AM

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Posted by Summertimegal424

just a thought..will this friend be invited to the wedding? maybe he should be just a guest and have someone else providing music

Yeah, his friend would just be invited as a guest. I don't think his friend actually Djs, he might just be in charge of the money aspect.

chicky724 Posted: Apr 26, 2008 10:20 AM

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Posted by KristiAnn923

I am in a VERY similar situation. I have a friend who owns DJ company and I did use him for the eparty and he was really good but he will be a guest at my wedding and he will not be the one DJing so I am kinda nervous. I told him I would price out a few DJ's and he could bid for the business as well it's just a tough position to be in.

Yeah, his friend won't be the DJ either, it's someone else.

He said they don't have any weddings coming up (which worries me too) but we can see pics if we want. I'm like HOW ARE PICS SUPPOSED TO HELP ME DECIDE??? lol

lilmartha59 Posted: Apr 26, 2008 11:18 AM

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i met with my Dj and the office was very professional and so were all the people that work there but they are not a known company either and he told me himself and even though they dont advertise in the bridal magazines or anywhere else they have enough business just from referrals....so i would def meet with them and see how you feel