Wedding Specialist
What Does That Mean?
There are two types of events that are celebrated in Manitoba. The Wedding itself and the Wedding Social.
T
he Wedding Social
To put things into context, Socials rely on a lot more external factors in order to be successful. Things like the uniqueness of the event, the type of prizes put together, and how you market that to your potential guests, and what time of the year will typically dictate the level of success for the social.
It is a Money Driven Event
People are of the understanding that the hosts will be making money from their attendance. It’s no longer implied that a social gathering for people who may not otherwise attend the Wedding. The respect level given is that of say, a Club Owner or Promoter trying to entice people to spend money at their event.
In saying that, there is still only so much Social DJs can do with when people arrive. A good DJ Service will be there to greet and interact with your guests to understand who they are and what kind of music they want to hear. It’s almost like networking before I really get into the music. But the catch is that there needs to be a good amount of people to set the vibe just right; which will depend on the factors I had mentioned before.
Though I try my best to address these issues early on, it is mostly up to the couple / clients to properly market and build the event.
On the other hand:
Weddings are an entirely different animal.
Have you ever been to one where the atmosphere fell flat? Where you almost felt patronized by the MC or worse yet, felt anxiety for the couple as their reception became disorganized?
People are more inclined to come out to your Celebration based on the fact of it’s significance. They want to share and support the two of you as you make the commitment to one another.
They will show up on time. They won’t be pre-gaming in the parking lot or beforehand at home. The level of respect for your event is much higher. That being said, I feel the level of respect towards your guests must be properly reciprocated.
What do I mean by that?
In my experience (I’ve been apart of about 40 different weddings now) I’ve seen the best results achieved by properly planning, organizing and presenting the Celebration to your guests in an fun, unique and engaging way. The way we do that is by becoming part of the planning process.
I want to understand the elements you are wanting to occur throughout the Celebration. My services include organizing those elements to a point where the flow of the evening is constantly moving forward. The goal is to properly present these elements in a respectful, engaging, and entertaining way.
The way we achieve this is in the information we collect. It’s something I’d have to show you in person because there is a bit of homework involved for the three of us.
What The Best Reception Costs
My weddings range in price from $900-$2500 depending on my couple’s wants and needs for the day. I offer service over pricing. So you may not find anything by the way of ‘package deals’, but what you will find is of a higher value than simply someone who is placed at a Wedding to strictly play music and hope for the best.
How Can You Find Out More Information?
I prefer to meet with my Clients one-on-one. This no-obligation meeting gives us the opportunity to find out the following:
- If my level of service meets the needs of your Celebrations
- If I am a good fit personally and professionally for you
- … and this will also allow me a chance to make sure that you are the right client for me
If the level of value and service I offer is something that you want for your Wedding Celebration, then we can move forward. And if not, by the time we figure that out, I can at least give you options for other companies. I have a good working relationship with other colleagues in the industry and may know someone that may be better suited for expectations you have for your Event.
Are you still looking for someone to properly entertain your closest friends and family at your Wedding Celebration? Then the best thing to do is contact us NOW for the best chance of me having your date available.
So, I hope that I’ve intrigued you enough by now 🙂 To get things started, Click Here
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Thanks for reading!
-Steven P
Wedding and Event DJ Blog
What is DJ Your Life all about?
These writings are meant for anyone who is interested in seeing what types of events are out there. My hope is to inspire the reader to do more with their Celebration. Not only will I bring forward some of the great elements that worked, but I will also show where things could have been done better. The majority of the information that I will write about will be from personal experiences and my own research and inspiration that I would like to pass on. I’ve been apart of events of all kinds such as Weddings, Socials (for those who are in Manitoba (or Jack and Jills in Ontario)), Parties and Receptions of all kinds!
I want anyone who is going to be hosting an event of any grandeur, to achieve a uniquely entertaining experience.
Who is DJ Steven P?
I am a person who has been experienced in playing the right songs at the right time, with the confidence of being on the microphone and has been formally trained in Project Management.
I started at the bottom and worked my skill sets to a point where I am now offering premium services for anyone who is happy, caring, spontaneous, bravely committed to successful outcomes.
The attempt is to post regularly about of the highlights from my events so that you can cultivate some ideas of your own to make your event ‘pop’!
Talk to you soon,
DJ Steven P
Redefining the Celebration Experience
www.DJYourLife.com
Top 3 Ways To Sell Out Your Event
I’ve been hired to provide music and entertainment for clients and their events. Some times the turn out can be very low in numbers. Here in Manitoba, our Wedding Socials are events where we can generate money for the Bride & Groom to be and their inevitable Wedding Celebration. However, the attraction of the Social event in itself, is no longer a mandatory attendance for most people.
Follow this simple formula for the best results in a market that’s been over done.
1) Sell Tickets
It’s obvious that you should sell tickets. Sometimes the sales do not add up however. Want to sell more? Try selling way in advance. You should be selling your tickets 6 months in advance. This ensures you meet with every prospective attendee.
A good way to break the ice with a prospective ticket buyer is to start by asking “Hey, do you have $10?” They will most likely reply “I do actually!” Then you say “Great, here’s a ticket to my Social (or whatever event)!”
My recommendation is to over sell your space. And be conscious about how many people you think you can actually attract. Don’t go searching for the biggest venue because it may have come with an easier price point. If you only can think of 100 friends, and think you can sell two tickets each, then that’s only 200 people that may attend. Do you need a hall that can hold 500 people? Most likely not. There are halls for all sizes of audiences. You should pick the one that best suits your needs.
Over sell by at least 100 tickets. This will ensure you have a buffer to fill the gaps for the people that are only looking to purchase ‘support tickets’ or can’t make it after the purchase of the ticket.
2) Put the Right Info On Your Ticket
Does your ticket have a link to your Facebook Event page that you created? (you did create one didn’t you?)
Your tickets should have a link to your event page. Build some community around this event. The more professional it looks and feels, the more enticing the event will look to people whom you may not even know that might attend. Seriously! Ever seen that a friend of yours is going to a show that you didn’t know existed? You know, those notifications you see on Facebook! Now imagine if people saw that you were going to an event that looked like a lot of fun, with an enticing cover photo that showcased your unique theme for the event etc. I bet more people would be intrigued.
Your ticket should also state the theme of your event if you’ve chosen one. Maybe even a goofy picture of you and your fiance! Why not engage people right from the beginning?
3) Follow Up With Everyone
So you sold how many tickets to how many people? Take the steps necessary to follow up with people. Ensure them that it it would truly mean a lot to you if they were to come. This isn’t a ploy. It’s a very true statement. I know personally, that I would love to see all my friends enjoy and be entertained at what I have put together for us. I know that if they were not to come, that I would be saddened.
If you know they are on Facebook, make sure they know where to find the event page and remind them that you are expecting to see them there. There you can post pictures of your prizes that you’ve put together and remind everyone of what kind of fun they can be having.
I would highly recommend checking out my blog “The Average Social is Dead“. There you can find more tips on spicing things up for your event!
BONUS
If you’re getting married next year, make sure to attend EVERY social you get invited to. Why you ask? Because when it comes time to ask those same people to attend your social, you can easily and confidently state (in maybe a not so direct way) that you attended theirs, so you’ll expect to see them at yours 🙂 #reciprocity
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Steven Petznik
Redefining the Celebration Experience
www.DJYourLife.Com