It is said that the music service you hire for your reception can make or break your wedding, as they have control of the microphone and set the mood. It is important to hire a reputable and professional entertainment company. The cost for such a company verses the less experienced DJ that plays music on the side or a “friend of a friend” is a small price to pay for the peace of mind that professional quality can offer. Evaluate the overall impact the disk jockey has on the enjoyment of your guests and the small percentage this cost represents in your total budget for your event. It is worth the extra dollars.
Your DJ professional should offer you suggestions to make your evening unique and special. They should help guide you in your initial conversation and know what should happen next. They will know what questions to ask in relation to the flow of the evening such as: any special songs or music to be played, names of any guests who may be celebrating birthdays or anniversaries and special presentations, like a video or slide show. Ask if the DJ’s company can act as your MC and their abilities to interact with your guests.
Some DJs carry an AVLA license, some carry back-up equipment and others do not. This is something to look into. It is important to discuss the company’s standards for dress code, drinking and smoking. It is also important that the company you wish to business with has a written contract, if not, seek out a more reputable company for your entertainment needs. No one likes to see a problem develop, but by covering your basis you can protect yourself with some legal recourse if something does go wrong.
Ultimately, once you have asked all the questions received all the answers in written form and followed up with the references, you must follow your intuition and go with the company you feel is best. They relax and enjoy!
Horizon Productions - Horizon Productions offers DJ, live music entertainment, invitations, and party favors for your wedding, bar mitzvah, bat mitzvah, corporate or special event in New Jersey, New York, or Philadelphia. t - Totowa, NJ 973-253-7042
Steve Marino Productions - East Boston, MA 800-497-1432
Moogie Face Painting & Balloon Sculptures - Moogie specializes in Full Face Face Painting. It's more fun to be something else than to have a heart on your cheek! And it really doesn't take much longer! Moogie paints 12-15 faces per hour! Somerville, NJ 908-725-1213
GuitarSolo.com Publishing Company - Robert Dillon, virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist, composes and performs energetic and innovative original acoustic instrumentals. Known for his command of the acoustic and classical guitar, Robert has a continual drive to combine the techniques and beauty of legendary masters of the guitar to his original works. Hot Springs, AR 501-767-8080
Celebration Fireworks Inc. - Celebration Fireworks conducts beautiful displays for every occasion, any time of the year in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. We have the flexibility to accommodate nearly any budget, yet we leave your guests with broad smiles and awe-struck when the display ends. Every display we do uses a wide variety of fireworks effects (see learn about fireworks page) for maximum beauty and audience appeal. Emmaus, PA 610-966-6200
Betsy Foster, Romantic Composer - Betsy is a composer of contemporary musical works ranging in style from New Age to love ballads. Betsy's music also includes haunting Celtic harmonies, original movie soundtrack compositions, waltzes and songs that celebrate love. Glen Allen, VA 804-346-9993
WeddingSongwriter.com - As unique and special as your love, commission a beautiful piece of music, custom composed for your wedding or special occasion by a professional songwriter. An extraordinary gift, your song is based on an interview with you, entirely original, performed by a top quality singer, and the recording is yours for a lifetime. Austin, TX 512-419-9905
Rhino Displays - Weddings are a great time of celebration in any new couples life. Never again will you be able to make such a statement again. Your guests should be talking for years to come, and a Rhino Weddding program will have them talking like nothing else. Rhino displays will work with you and the wedding party to make your wedding night one of the most memorable nights of your life. Fireworks will add style to the night like nothing else. Let us design and choreograph your dream display today. Payson, IL 217-656-3779
Seville Entertainment - Looking for something special for your wedding or other special event? Live entertainment at it's best, choose a band specializing in Jazz, Dixieland, Latin and more. sevilleentertainment.com - - Eastchester, NY 914 961-2287
Millennium Music Masters - You can depend on us to do things "Your way" and make You the star! Because we know that every event is unique, we will promise to work extensively with you to help ensure "Your event" goes exactly the way you've dreamed it should be. We want "Your event" to always exceed your expectations and we continuously strive to make every event a lasting, wonderful,fun memory for you, your families, and your guests. Avondale, AZ 623-936-6007
Electrifying Productions - Pompton Lakes, NJ 973-616-7000
The Steve Holt Magic Show - Fairforest, SC 864-706-1428
Classical Sound Productions - El Sobrante, CA 510-758-7870
StefanieBeth.com - Roslyn, NY 270-247-8563
Popular Wedding Songs - Boston, MA 617-787-8778
Angel City Music - West Hills, CA 818-888-7384
Andrew Collins Music - Chicago, IL 773-545-1082
The Gypsy Hombres - Nashville, TN 615-385-4644
North Carolina Music Service - Clayton, NC 919-938-3286
Andrew Fazackerley - FAZ music - Atlanta, GA 404-296-6950
Symphony Sounds, Inc. - Chicago, IL 847-452-4943
Musicians Direct LLC - Phoenix, AZ 602-279-6199
Jerry Bruno Productions - Valley View, OH 877-800-5551
Music by Miriam - Northern Ohios premier mobile disc jockey and karaoke service. Make your wedding or any occasion outstanding when choosing Music by Miriam. - Independence, OH 216-299-6696
