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THE TRUTH ABOUT DISC JOCKEY PRICING

How much is a professional Disc Jockey's service really worth?

A professional Disc Jockey's value is determined by at least two factors:

Factor #1:  The value of the multiple services a professional Disc Jockey will provide.

A professional Disc Jockey will provide the following services:

Wedding Reception Planner ($300-$500)

Wedding Reception Coordinator ($500-$1,000)

Master of Ceremonies ($300-$800)

Disc Jockey ($600-$800)

Professional Disc Jockey Equipment ($300)

Vast Music Library ($???: Nobody rents out music libraries)

The combined total would be a value of over $3,400.

Factor #2:  The impact his services will have on the overall success or failure of your wedding reception.

In post-reception surveys, clients said the contribution the entertainment made towards the overall success of their wedding receptions was 80%!  The current national average spent on a wedding and reception is $20,000.  If you spread that cost over 6 hours and then estimate how much money you would lose if your guests left your reception one hour early, due to poor entertainment, your loss would be around $3,300!  If your budget is half of the national average($10,000), your loss would be around $1,600!

Why do some Disc Jockeys charge between $400 and $700 for wedding receptions?

#1:  They don't offer all of the services a professional Disc Jockey should.  This means very little advance planning and little or no coordination which can lead to major problems at your wedding reception.

#2:  They do not realize that the success or failure of your wedding reception rests in their hands.  This lack of understanding often leads to less concern about the quality of their service.

#3:  Many of them are doing Disc Jockey work on a part-time basis only, or they have a team of part-timers under them who cover their jobs while they make the profits.  This allows them to hire every job that comes their way at a cheaper rate and then send someone you have never met to cover your wedding reception.

The bottom line is this...  If you are paying less than $700 for your Disc Jockey, you are taking a chance on a Disc Jockey who is most likely not a true professional and may very well sell your reception to an even less qualified Disc Jockey, that you will meet for the very first time at your reception.

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