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So I found this really cheap dj. He said we can give him both a list of songs to play and not to play at the wedding. If he plays the songs we want... how bad can he be? Think its worth going the cheap route?
Can you get referrals from this person? Maybe if you speak to past brides and they all rave about them then it will be worth it.
Posted by camerasweets
Posted by allsmiles830
Posted by soontobecruz
Personally music and entertainment is the last thing I would skimp on.
Agreed -- music and food are the two most important things at a wedding!
Here is my problem. I'm over budget. I have to skimp some where. Every one always says:
Don't skimp on food....
Don't skimp on alcohol...
Don't skimp on the photographer...
Don't skimp on the videographer...
Don't skimp on the DJ...
Don't skimp on your dress....
BECAUSE YOU CAN ONLY DO IT ONCE....
So my question is what do you skimp on????
Posted by WeddingGem
If you don´t need to many extras you can find a good dj for less than 1K. Personally I´m trying to keep it to $800.
The price doesn´t necesarily mean the quality is good or bad. Like has been said you have to ask around and get feedback. Asking them about backup equipment and such is important. There are some personal owned businesses that have been around for years that because of the economy are giving out great rates right now.
My sister found a great potential one. They are four people who have been around for years. They back each other up. She said over the phone he sounded good but she is going to meet him end of September and go see them acutally play.
Its really important to see their personality and what others have to say. It also depends on your guests. For instance with my mother there, I will not need an MC at all!! Especially since the rest of my family all like to dance as well. If you feel you need the extra push then make sure there is an MC too.
Posted by camerasweets
Posted by allsmiles830
Posted by soontobecruz
Personally music and entertainment is the last thing I would skimp on.
Agreed -- music and food are the two most important things at a wedding!
Here is my problem. I'm over budget. I have to skimp some where. Every one always says:
Don't skimp on food....
Don't skimp on alcohol...
Don't skimp on the photographer...
Don't skimp on the videographer...
Don't skimp on the DJ...
Don't skimp on your dress....
BECAUSE YOU CAN ONLY DO IT ONCE....
So my question is what do you skimp on????
I'm already skimping on all the rest lol.
Posted by soontobecruz
Posted by camerasweets
Posted by allsmiles830
Posted by soontobecruz
Personally music and entertainment is the last thing I would skimp on.
Agreed -- music and food are the two most important things at a wedding!
Here is my problem. I'm over budget. I have to skimp some where. Every one always says:
Don't skimp on food....
Don't skimp on alcohol...
Don't skimp on the photographer...
Don't skimp on the videographer...
Don't skimp on the DJ...
Don't skimp on your dress....
BECAUSE YOU CAN ONLY DO IT ONCE....
So my question is what do you skimp on????
DIY invites... menus... programs... etc
Do you need limo's or are you getting married at the RH
DIY card box
Non expensicve DOJ
favors, do a donation it can be much cheaper and tax deductable
There are tons of ways to cut back. Yes the ones you mentioned are the biggies so it does make it a little harder.
So as far as
DJ- cut back on lighting or give aways
photog- a lot of people pass on the album (i wouldn't do this but some people do and have it made at a later date)
Video- is that a necessity to you?
Food- Does your hall offer 7 choices maybe make it 5 or 3 your guests won't know the difference
Alcohol- idk how to cut that back other than not the premium tops shelf.
Your dress- I would never skimp on you wedding gown.
I hope you don't find this condicending it is sincerly just tips on how you can hopefully budget all the things in you want.
Posted by WeddingGem
Also what is the name of the DJ you found? Approx how much is he quoting you?
Posted by camerasweets
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I hope you don't find this condicending it is sincerly just tips on how you can hopefully budget all the things in you want.
Personally, I wouldn't skimp on a DJ. I've been to three parties recently and at each one of them, I've walked out saying, 'there's a DJ off the list!' There is always the concern of equipment not working or forgetting a song...I'm more concerned about the mixing and appropriateness of both song length and order. I was at a party the other night and the DJ literally played every song from START TO FINISH! I know this doesn't sound annoying, but when you have 8-9 minute 'dance tracks' of certain songs, you expect to only hear half of it because it starts to get boring. Also, the DJ needs to recognize when to cut a song if no one is dancing! Then I was at a party where the DJ played 30 seconds of each song! It was so annoying! You couldn't get into anything because it wasn't on for long enough. Do your research and make sure you hear your DJ play! If they are 'cheap,' don't use them, but if they are inexpensive, go ahead!
I think people associate cheap in price with cheap quality when that is not always the case. Id check with the BBB, other brides, etc. My hesitation in a DJ that is not well know is the DJ will have a mic and can say whatever he/she wants and they can play whatever he/she wants.
You never know- I went to a wedding this summer and the DJ kept messing up. The music would just stop for no reason- and at one point it was silent for over 10 minutes. The music also skipped during the Father-daughter dance. Be careful!
Check out FM ENtertainment! I got a basic package for a very reasonable price and Frank was amazing!
i would check bbb. if theyre not on there i def wouldnt hire them.
I say that the dj might be very talented but they are just starting out and that is no reason to discriminate. Ask him if you can attend a showcase tht they are doing whether they spin at a bar or club or if they have an actual showcase where you can see them live. If that is not an option, ask them if they have video of a party that they have done that you can watch, then ask if they have any larger parties or weddings that they've done. If they do not have ANYTHING to show you, then I would be skeptical.
I think it depends on how important music is for the both of you. If you want to really hype it up for your reception then this is certainly not an expense to skimp on. Bad music can literally kill a party. Not just weddings but I'm sure all of us have been to parties where the music is bad as well as the food/drinks. And you feel like running out of there. Unless, your guests don't care much about music or they're not the dancing type, then it's fine. Honestly, DJ's are inexpensive these days since they're using modernized technology- Boss Sounds, IPOD, etc. Most of the profits come from OT, lighting, sound effects...I say skip the cheap DJ and go with someone you trust and knows music if you want your reception to rock.
Posted by soontobecruz
Personally music and entertainment is the last thing I would skimp on.
