CONSIDER THIS:
· 72% of all Brides said that they should have spent more time choosing their reception entertainment.
· Almost 100% said it would have been worth it to spend more of their budget on the reception entertainment.
· During Wedding planning, brides say their highest priority is attire, followed by the reception site and caterer.
· Within 1 week after their Wedding, 78% of couples admit they should have made choosing entertainment a much higher priority!!
· When asked, 81% of guests say one of the things that stand out most at a wedding is the entertainment.
· 65% of all couples that chose a band said if they could do it over, they would have chosen a disk jockey, or at least a combination of the two.
These statistics were published in St. Louis Bride & Groom Magazine in 2003. Sources include: Simmons, 2001; USA Today, 2002; National Bridal Service, 2001; The Knot, 2002; Brides Magazine, 2001.
Other Items to Note
· Disc Jockey rates vary based on talent, experience, service, coordination, equipment needed, distance traveled, date and length of event, music knowledge, emcee ability, mixing ability and overall personality.
· Rates for the DJ industry vary greatly, ranging from $700.00 to $3,500.00 with an average of $1,200.00 for a 4-hour booking. Remember that the best price is not always the best deal.
· Keep in mind that a full-service disc jockey company will normally invest 12 to 30 hours to your special event, despite the fact that it may appear that you are only paying for "4-hours". Consultations, music purchasing & editing, preparation, set-up and tear-down, education and other business related endeavors add up to the overall success of your event.
· This information can also be found on the ADJA website
Consider this when shopping for your DJ service:
Your choice of entertainer is an insurance policy against bad memories of a disappointing occasion. Unfortunately, the DJ is often the last service chosen, after much of the budget is spent on a venue, food and decor. This backwards planning often forces brides and event planners to shop for the cheapest possible price. Many people will pay far more for a cake, flowers, or a veggie platter than they will for the most crucial ingredient of a party the music. The entertainer you select will be taking on the responsibility of over 80% of the success of your party and often receives less than 3% of the total budget, (based on a $40,000.00 Event 3% would equal $1200.00), yet if the DJ is a poor performer or a no-show you just wasted your entire investment.
We ask you to consider how crucial your entertainment selection is to the overall success of your event.
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