Wedding Specialist
What Does That Mean?
There are two types of events that are celebrated in Manitoba. The Wedding itself and the Wedding Social.
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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
Did you find this useful? If you know someone planning a Wedding Celebration, and doesn’t have an idea to begin, share this with them.
Thanks for reading!
-Steven P
Top 5 Reasons You Should Meet Your DJ
Not everyone knows how much impact a DJ service can have on an event. Have you been tasked with finding one for your event? The following 5 Reasons why you should connect with your DJ; may just set your event up for success from the first meeting.
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1) They Should Be On the Same Page As You
Did you have a chance to discuss your personal music tastes? It is your event after all. You should be given the opportunity to customize anything you may feel necessary. You may not know what options available to you. Do they know who your VIPs are? Will they offer the you a chance to further organize some of the events you are planning throughout the celebration?
2) You Should Know who is Representing You
How serious is this person? Are they doing it for the quick $? I hope not. But How would you know if you never meet this person? I’m not saying that all DJs are in it for the monetary value, but a few of them are. Ever been to an event where the DJ looked bored, texting, Facebooking and just not engaged? Do you think their level of professionalism could be pointed out by them offering to meet with you?
3) Finding out their experience
It may be a good idea to see what their experience is regarding your particular type of event. Are they a Wedding DJ? A Club DJ? A Social DJ? How many weddings have they performed at? At what kind of level were they involved in? Do they have the motivation to ensure you and your guests are taken care of? What is their plan to engage the audience? Whatever it may be, it should line up with what you expect of them.
4) Receive Personal Commitment
Knowing what it means to participate in your Celebration should be an honor. Is that how they feel? Is that the kind of commitment they are going to give to you?
5) Open the Doors to a True Celebration
Having a consultation should allow you open the door to possibilities that require a personal touch. If someone has made it this far into your process, maybe there possibility exists. Can it be possible that this person is on the same page, will have enough experience, enough commitment, to represent and be apart of your Celebration Experience? Will they offer ideas, and solutions to some of the things you are thinking of planning?
A meeting or initial consultation should leave you at ease. You should feel confident that they will offer services you need. For the investment you want to make in them, I think it is worth every minute getting to know them. This one service; above all the rest, can be the determining factor that will hold your event together.
What do you think? Did I miss anything? (comment below)
Steven P
Redefining the Celebration Experience
www.DJYourLife.com
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