Frequently Asked Questions
| Q. How much do you cost? |
| A. This is probably the most commonly asked question that is first asked on the phone from a potential customer. First of all, to give you an accurate price quote we need to gather information about what you expect from us. Every performance is different. Performances can vary on length of time, type of equipment used, time of day, date, location and which disc jockey will perform. These can all be factors that can affect your cost. Generally the busiest season for a mobile disc jockey will be in April, May, June, September, October and December. Friday and Saturday evenings in these months are usually the most expensive. Our basic pricing can range from approximately $400.00 to $1000.00. The non-refundable deposit is $200.00 and is applied to your balance. The best way to get an accurate price is to reserve your reception facility first, so you know your date and approximate time. After that, call us and we can then give you specific pricing on the options you decide are right at your reception. Other disc jockey services in general can range from $100.00 to over $1000.00. Caveat emptor! Price should not be the sole criteria for picking your disc jockey. The disc jockey has a very important role to play in the success of your reception. He/she should not only fit your budget, but also provide the service you expect. |
| Q. Do we need a disc jockey and master of ceremonies? |
| A. Our standard package include one mobile disc jockey who is also the emcee or master of ceremonies. There are times that we will supply two disc jockeys to an event. These would include actual wedding ceremonies with receptions, bar and bat mitzvahs and very large and extra demanding receptions! We will provide the personnel that it will take to make your event a success! The vast majority of events that we perform do not require a disc jockey and an emcee. There are many experienced and qualified disc jockeys who can perform a superior job solo in this city as well as across the country! Your event will not be a success because there are one, two or three disc jockeys. Your event will be a success because you planned it properly, and your mobile disc jockey(s) knew what they were doing. A master of ceremonies announces and helps coordinate the events. That is also the responsibility of the knowledgeable disc jockey! Disc jockeys and emcees are not so challenged that they can not perform both duties! |
| Q. We do not know the times, or how long our reception is going to be. Can we still book you? |
| A. Most certainly yes! The majority of brides who book an entertainment service do not know the exact times or length of time when they book. We are very flexible as to how long you can go. Most packages in our area are set up in a four-hour time frame. We will tell you exactly what the extra hour will cost up front. An afternoon can sometimes be a little less expensive than an evening event. Evenings are usually defined as starting after 6:00 p.m. and afternoon receptions conclude before 6:00 p.m. It is important to decide on which company you prefer. Don't let the times hold you up! The majority of our customers book us usually 6 to 12 months in advance. |
| Q. How many disc jockeys do you have on staff? |
| A. Currently, we have our staff on-line so you can see who is currently with us! We always have staff on back up for emergencies. |
| Q. Do you carry back-up equipment? |
| A. Yes, most certainly. We carry basically a second system with us. This back-up system includes: amplifier, speaker, microphone, mixer, CD players, extra tools, adapters and extra wires. No matter how expensive your equipment is, moving it from place to place can wear equipment out! Quality mobile equipment cuts down on equipment failure, but it does not eliminate the possibility that equipment will fail. Back ups are important because you should have the peace of mind knowing that a technical problem will not ruin your reception! An excellent disc jockey should be able to solve problems without you knowing the problem exist! |
| Q. When do you set up? |
| A. Our normal set-up time is at no extra cost to you. We normally set up one hour and fifteen minutes beforehand. It takes us usually only a half-hour to set up the equipment. It takes only 25 minutes to pack up everything at the end of the night after we have played the last song. If you would like us to set up earlier than the normal one hour prior to the starting time, there is $25.00 per hour charge for each additional hour. We have to remain with the equipment at all times, because of our insurance policy. The disc jockey's time is valuable. |
| Q. Do we have to have lights with your package? |
| A. The basic lighting we use is a mirror ball and vertigo light mounted on a tree stand, because it is not too flashy. This is provided in our standard package for FREE. There is no reduction is price if you decide you do not want any lighting. We do not require lighting if you do not want it. In order to cut down on cost for everyone, we give you the option to upgrade your lighting with our intelligent lighting option for an additional charge. Intelligent lighting is computerized and more expensive to operate. |
| Q. We are very particular about what music we want played. What if we don't want to hear certain songs? Can you assure us that we will not hear these songs? |
| A. Yes, we can assure you! First of all, you are the client, which means you have the final say on what you want and what you do not want! We understand you may hate particular songs. Disc jockeys don't play The Chicken Dance or the YMCA because they like them personally, but because they are popular. We want to tailor your reception to your wishes. This is your big day, so you are our FIRST PRIORITY! With that said, we advise you to strongly remember the guests you've invited. On your big day, you are the center of attention and you will be busy with everything from talking to old friends and greeting relatives to posing for pictures. You probably will not be as focused on the song selection as you will be when you filled out our song list. Your bridesmaid and friends may be more focused on what is playing than you may be. It is important to let the disc jockey take requests. We want you to communicate with us what you expect, and let the professional mobile disc jockey do his/her job! If there are particular songs not listed on our song list we encourage you to write those titles in, and we will play them. The professional's job is to create that great mix of fun and music for you and your guests. |
| Q. Can I come see you at an event? |
| A. We want you to feel comfortable in making the right decision. Many of our shows are performed on the weekends and usually we have no say on where they may be. It sometimes may take several weeks for you to visit us at performance that is close to home or compatible with your schedule. Meanwhile, someone else may book your date. It is also not the best place to be able to talk the disc jockey because he/she is occupied with the services he/she is being paid to do. Instead, we can do several things to answer your questions about our disc jockeys. First of all, you can meet the disc jockey at an appointment, where you can see if he/she is the person for your reception. Secondly, you can view clips of receptions on our web site or at our meeting. And finally, you can talk to references that include clients as well as wedding professionals about our performances. |
| Q. What does it mean that you belong to The Association of Best Wedding DJ Specialists of North American Entertainers? |
| A. All kidding aside, the two largest professional disc jockey organizations are the American Disc Jockey Association (ADJA) and NAME. Fun Disc Jockeys belongs to The National Association of Mobile Entertainers (NAME), which is located in Willowgrove, PA. What this means to you simply is that we carry liability insurance through the association. It also shows that we are responsible, and we care about the mobile disc jockey industry. National professional organizations do have a higher set of standards that their members need to adhere to. Belonging to an organization does not make the disc jockey or company any better at your reception! Make sure that the organization your vendor belongs to has meaning to you. The organization should not be a part of a "slick marketing" campaign to make the vendor look better or more important than they really are. |
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Matt
Fry Productions
3646
Glenmore Ave
Cincinnati,
OH, 45211
Phone:
(513) 662-7300
Toll
Free: 1-800-344-8099