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Bash Boutique / 9.16.2016 / No Comment

Bash! Boutique

Event: Wedding Ceremony

Client: Amanda and Anthony #amanthony2016

Location: Bash Boutique

DJ: Steve Hasty

DJ Services: Professional DJ & MC, mobile set-up for up to 300 people, wireless mics, and complimentary party light.

Photo & Film – Studio Sequoia

Florist: Dinah’s Florals

Cakes: Jenny Wenny Cakes

Amanda and Anthony just tied the knot and are ready to celebrate with friends and family at the lovely Bash! Boutique.

Complete with a kitty-cat, the couple’s stunning cake by Jenny Wenny Cakes is one of many beautiful focal points around the room.

Single fellas line up to Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust” as Anthony tosses them the garter.

The rest of the evening is spent celebrating on the dance floor for an unbeatable reception party!

Difference Between a Wedding and a Club DJ

Whats the Difference Between a Wedding and a Club DJ? Wedding DJs and Club DJs both offer a specific set of skills. While both are demanding in their own right, they are very different from each other. If you’re a Club DJ planning on taking on a wedding gig or vice versa, you must be prepared. The last thing you want to do is ruin a wedding by bumping trance while the bride and groom are walking down the aisle.

Master the Master of Ceremonies

As a Wedding DJ:

You’re the choreographer and the charismatic musical conductor of events and proceedings of the wedding. Weddings are planned out a year or two in advance. Everything – from walking down the aisle to the cake cutting is planned out meticulously. The Wedding DJ must know the wedding plan in detail. This means coordinating with the wedding planner, bride, groom, family members, staff – pretty much anyone involved in the ceremony. Be prepared to make announcements and be responsive and attentive. Weddings can be complex. Make sure you have knowledge of specific toasts, prayers, traditions, and other events you will need to narrate and introduce.

As a Club DJ:

Even though many Club DJs do emcee events, many find it annoying and frustrating if the Club DJ talks too long on the mic. Club goers mainly want to dance and soak in the club’s ambiance. It’s OK to introduce a remix you worked your ass off producing, but do so in a few seconds and let your tracks do the talking for you.

Engage the Crowd and Have a Likable Persona

As a Wedding DJ:

Along with being responsive and attentive, be engaging and full of positive energy. Be likeable and fun, but NOT cheesy. Keep a good level of professionalism and class. Don’t be boring or uninterested. Having the right balance of charisma and charm will take you a long way. Remember that this is one of the most important days for your clients. Treat it as such.

As a Club DJ:

The same can be said for a Club DJ, but you can definitely loosen up. The Club DJ’s scene is a bit more casual. But that doesn’t mean the Club DJ should mess around and lose focus. A charismatic Club DJ is confident, plays to the crowd, and conducts the flow of the dance floor. It can be difficult to play the crowd at first, especially if you’re opening for a headliner. Just keep at it. Be unique and full of energy. Your crowd will come around.

Broad Musical Knowledge is Key

As a Wedding DJ:

Everything from the dinner music to the first dance is incredibly important. Have Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in arm’s reach. Be ready to play Pachelbel’s Canon in a drop of a hat. Have a list ready of wedding processionals/recessionals. Memories are immortalized during these traditions. Make sure you do your part in leaving a great lasting memory.

As a Club DJ:

No matter if you’re a wedding, club, mobile, or festival DJ – a Professional DJ should have great musical knowledge. BUT that being said, it’s not crucial to have Vivaldi handy during your Club DJ set. Nonetheless, you should definitely do research on the type of music and event you will be playing and have a set list ready to go!

Have a Backup

As a Wedding DJ:

If you have technical difficulties with your gear, bring a backup iPod or iPad with a set list of music prepped for the wedding ceremony and reception. The last thing you need is awkward silence while the bride-to-be is staring at you with an I’m-going-to-kill-you death stare.

As a Club DJ:

Your USB isn’t reading? Laptop crashed? Stock up on USB sticks. Bring an extra laptop. Have plenty backups ready to weather the storm of an impatient club crowd. Don’t bring a lapse in the vibe.

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HOW MUCH DOES A WEDDING DJ COST?

San Diego DJ Price Packages

We are sure you have heard of or read the horror stories about the unprofessional, tacky DJ or the DJ that only played their style of music and refused to take any requests from the floor. Here is a general breakdown of what you should expect to pay for DJ services according to your event needs.

DJ prices may vary for non-wedding events. For example, small private parties/small corporate event prices will typically be lower in comparison to the prices for larger scale corporate events.

Setting your budget for your wedding depends on what type of experience you would like to have. If you don’t want the risk of having an inexperienced DJ who may play inappropriate music, not consider timing or coordination with other vendors or simply not have the knowledge to carry out emceeing/announcements; please consider the following.

$300 – $500 Usually a beginning DJ, most likely a part-time hobbyist.

$600 – $1000 A little more experienced, may have a robotic personality and stays within mainstream music playlists. The beginner and mediocre DJs may be a part of a venue package, which means the venue may charge $1000 for DJ services and pay their DJ $500. In essence, this means you are getting the quality of a $500 DJ!

$1,100 – $2,500 Much more experienced, professionally trained, possibly a full-time DJ or part of a company like MY DJs who provide the training to become a well seasoned, interactive DJ and emcee. These pros are chameleons and can improvise to a client’s custom requests. The DJs in this category commit a lot of their time to making sure the weddings they facilitate are as close to the dream wedding their clients envisioned. They make sure they have top notch, high quality equipment along with back up equipment. They also spend hours studying the important details that lead to a smooth running wedding program. This kind of preparation shows through in their accessibility to help clients with questions, coordination and suggestions to help drive the success of their wedding.

We have a state of the art showroom where we can discuss all the details regarding your special event. By having a meeting at our studio instead of the nearest coffee shop, we ensure you a fun “mini reception” demonstration where you can view the services we offer live.

Lastly, we are known as one of the best wedding DJ companies in San Diego. We have venue recommendations, great reviews and 15 years of consistently delivering an awesome DJ/Emcee experience time after time!

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Bash! Boutique

Difference Between a Wedding and a Club DJ

HOW MUCH DOES A WEDDING DJ COST?

San Diego DJ Price Packages

We are sure you have heard of or read the horror stories about the unprofessional, tacky DJ or the DJ that only played their style of music and refused to take any requests from the floor. Here is a general breakdown of what you should expect to pay for DJ services according to your event needs.

DJ prices may vary for non-wedding events. For example, small private parties/small corporate event prices will typically be lower in comparison to the prices for larger scale corporate events.

$300 – $500 Usually a beginning DJ, most likely a part-time hobbyist.

We have a state of the art showroom where we can discuss all the details regarding your special event. By having a meeting at our studio instead of the nearest coffee shop, we ensure you a fun “mini reception” demonstration where you can view the services we offer live.

Lastly, we are known as one of the best wedding DJ companies in San Diego. We have venue recommendations, great reviews and 15 years of consistently delivering an awesome DJ/Emcee experience time after time!