Is my budget for a DJ not reasonable?- ***UPDATE!!

Soon2bShea Posted: Jun 05, 2009 11:23 AM

Is my budget for a DJ not reasonable?- ***UPDATE!!

I know it may seem unlikely...but did any one book or get quoted $900 (or less?!?) for a 2 man dj package (dj and mc...not the combo)?

UPDATE: I found a 2 man package for $950! Getting closer! FM for details!

MrsDR2010 Posted: Jun 05, 2009 11:27 AM

Re: Is my budget for a DJ not reasonable?

Posted by Soon2bShea

I know it may seem unlikely...but did any one book or get quoted $900 (or less?!?) for a 2 man dj package (dj and mc...not the combo)?

You have FM.

mrsdraskin2009 Posted: Jun 05, 2009 11:29 AM

Re: Is my budget for a DJ not reasonable?

That is low, but I know I've seen some in that area, like FM Entertainment for a base package.

MrsCM Posted: Jun 05, 2009 11:40 AM

Re: Is my budget for a DJ not reasonable?

We did it for 1000 without ceremony and cocktail hour (we have live musicians for that) and with taking out the light show. With putting lights back in recently though it was an extra $100.

JamDancer Posted: Jun 05, 2009 11:47 AM

Re: Is my budget for a DJ not reasonable?

Your best bet would probably be FM Entertainment... but I think their 2 man package starts at about $1100.. or it might be less if you get the bare minimum hours, lights, etc.

mokie74m Posted: Jun 05, 2009 11:52 AM

Re: Is my budget for a DJ not reasonable?

Posted by JamDancer

Your best bet would probably be FM Entertainment... but I think their 2 man package starts at about $1100.. or it might be less if you get the bare minimum hours, lights, etc.

ITA

JennyAPH Posted: Jun 05, 2009 11:52 AM

Re: Is my budget for a DJ not reasonable?

I am using After Hours and I am paying $900 but this is for the basic packaged, one DJ no MC. However not sure if adding one MC is that much more you should def email and ask.

http://www.afterhoursent.com/

Michy2009 Posted: Jun 05, 2009 12:52 PM

Re: Is my budget for a DJ not reasonable?

You might want to check out this website

Crystal Clear DJs. I have not decided if I definately will use him,but his rates are great.

http://www.ccdjsnyc.com/

emc282rjm Posted: Jun 05, 2009 12:54 PM

Re: Is my budget for a DJ not reasonable?

Try Vinny from High Voltage. His one man package starts at (I believe) $875. I think his two man packages start at $1000?

I think you might have a hard time finding two people for $900, but I definitely don't think that (maybe with a little negotiating) it's impossible.

futureMrsJSL Posted: Jun 05, 2009 01:44 PM

Re: Is my budget for a DJ not reasonable?

Ultimates sounds has a mc/dj package for $999
FM has an 895 package but it is a one man show. All of their dj's specialize in both dj and mcing

susannjames10 Posted: Jun 05, 2009 02:00 PM

Re: Is my budget for a DJ not reasonable?

Def check Fm Entertainment....

MikesBride2B Posted: Jun 05, 2009 02:26 PM

Re: Is my budget for a DJ not reasonable?

Posted by susannjames10

Def check Fm Entertainment....

They are $895 for a one man dj/mc combo
$1100 for a 2 man team.

Depending on the size of your wedding, you may only need one person. We are having around 100 people and are not doing any crowd participation dances so we were told by FM that we only need one person.

dec21bride Posted: Jun 05, 2009 02:38 PM

Re: Is my budget for a DJ not reasonable?

I booked with Soundcheck Entertainment in howard beach and used MIke and one other person it was negotiated to 1000 or 1100 but I only had small light package and two guys.