What do you charge?
	For this example, I'm going to use a wedding, but the sentiment applies to all important events, proms, homecomings, school reunions, birthday parties, corporate events, etc. What do you charge? That's the first question many brides ask when hiring a DJ for their wedding reception. The question they should be asking is: What am I getting for my money? If you're looking for a disc jockey to show up for a few hours with a box of CDs and some big speakers, then you should probably shop around for the least expensive DJ you can find because, honestly, it doesn't take much talent or experience to plug in some speakers and press play. But professional wedding disc jockeys do a whole lot more than that. A common mistake that brides make is to treat the DJ as a product and not a service. It is most important to realize that your wedding DJ is a service provider and, as with any service, you often get what you pay for! Your DJ is the single most important factor in determining the success of your reception! Your wedding DJ should meet with you personally weeks ahead of time to plan the music and events for your ceremony and reception. With his vast musical knowledge and experience, he is able to suggest just the right music and timeline of events to complement your taste and style. On your wedding day, you DJ is your reception coordinator and master of ceremonies. He oversees your reception insuring that all reception events from Grand Entrance to Final Dance occur just as you requested. Using his skill to read the crowd, your wedding DJ knows what music to play and when to play it to keep the party going. The success of your ceremony and reception ultimately depends on how well your DJ performs all of these services, not on the size of his speakers or CD collection. Food for thought: A photographer might say, "We capture the moments that last a lifetime." But a quality entertainer will create the moments for the photographer to capture!
	Did you know the chart on the LEFT shows what the average Wedding Budget spends on Entertainment! 5%!	Did you know the chart on the RIGHT shows that 38% of your guests will remember the entertainment the MOST! Remember the Entertainment!
	Charts found at online bridal sites.