Hi! I’m an affordable DJ!
The buzzword these days for brides looking for entertainment is affordable or reasonable. What do those 2 words mean to you? What is affordable or reasonable to you? Well, it’s all a matter of priority.
When you’re searching vigorously through the google results on your phone looking for wedding djs in ct, you’ll see a plethora of services available to you. It’s kind of like going down the bread aisle at Stop & Shop. You’ve got white bread, wheat bread, rye, italian, potato bread, and artisan bread. There’s 12 grain, 16 grain, and the ever so popular gluten free. On top of those TYPES of bread, you can choose from Pepperidge Farm, WonderBread, Martins, Freihofers, Miletes and of course, the store brand. Then there’s the end cap where the specialty breads are for special occasions. But what does a DJ have to do with bread?
Much like bread, there are so many different varieties of DJ out there. You’ve got club guys, karaoke DJs, wedding djs, house party djs, bedroom djs, producers, hobbyists, & turntablists. Each one of these DJs specializes in something. The club dj might be proficient in trap & EDM but might not have the catalog to do a family function. The private party DJ might have seven different versions of the chicken dance that probably will never see the light of day in a club. But the wedding DJ is the most versatile of all.
So whys is there such a difference in price for DJs?
Each type of DJ has it’s own market that they cater to. But we’ll focus on the wedding DJ.
While most club DJs have the ability to walk into a club with their laptop and perform a set, wedding DJs have to bring the club with them. Everything from speakers, microphones, lighting down to the last cable powering up all this equipment must be present when hosting a wedding. In addition to the equipment, they must have a vehicle large enough to transport all of their gear to the wedding. Larger vehicles equal increased cost for fuel, insurance, and maintenance. These costs are directly translated to the cost of a wedding dj. The better the quality, the more expensive the pricetag.
But what does it matter what a DJ spends on their gear? I know couples don’t really care either way how much the gear costs but, when it comes to the end result and guaranteeing that their event will happen with little to no margin of error, it matters.
And with all of that gear, you can’t ignore experience. A great wedding DJ takes the time to learn everything from how to use their equipment and music programming to rehearsing bridal party names and planning out your timeline to make sure that every detail has been carefully planned for a successful event. More than just the performance time of 5-6 hours that you see at a wedding, your wedding dj has already spent between 25-40 hours making sure they’re ready to host your wedding.
Wedding DJs are largely responsible for the success of your reception.
There is a LOT that goes into your wedding prior to the wedding day. And if you read wedding dj reviews on Google, you’ll notice that the wedding djs with the best reviews are the ones that are consistently great at what they do and generally speaking, those DJs are in the above average price range.
The DJs that are on the lower end of the spectrum are usually found on sites like Thumbtack and Yelp. Sites like these cater to the lower end market. If you’ve already invested a large stake in the perfect day, you would be wise to find an affordable DJ according to the end result you are trying to create.
What is reasonable? What does an affordable DJ cost? When it comes to your special day, it is not unreasonable to expect a high level of service. And that level of service that you expect is affordable and attainable. In fact, 90% of couples have said that they wished they made their entertainment more of a priority following their wedding. It’s worth it.
How to avoid bad song requests at your wedding
HOW TO AVOID BAD SONG REQUESTS AT YOUR WEDDING:
Music. It’s the life blood of any party. It makes you laugh or cry. It makes you dance or sing. Each song carries purpose and had a time and a place. Weddings are a melting pot of ages, personalities, music preferences, and dancing styles. Your grandparents may have cut a rug back in the day with some Glenn Miller. Your folks may have rocked out to The Doors or grooved to the Temptations. And if you’re in your 30’s, Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears were the soundtrack of your youth.
With every genre and every album ever made, not every single is a winner on the dancefloor. Nobody wants to hear bad song requests at your wedding. So where do people draw inspiration from to dance? It’s gotta have a hook, a memorable melody, and a bassline that just makes you want to tap your feet. If you are an avid indie rock fan, chances are, your tastes differ very much from the mainstream music scene. But worry not, there’s hope for your genre yet. Indie music is excellent for things like cocktail hour and dinner because it’s great for listening. It might be a bit folky for the dancefloor but it has it’s time and place.
But what if you’re not into top 40 music? Consider this. If you’re inviting 150 of your friends and family, they are going to want to dance. And the more smiles you see the day of your wedding, the better. People will dance to what is familiar. Your DJ might toss in some classics for good measure that guests young and old will remember. Timeless music that you grew up listening to in dad’s truck or mom’s van on the way to soccer.
Those are great opportunities to fill the dancefloor as it appeals to the masses. But there is always one guest who likes to test the waters musically. He’s the guy that you warned us about. The one you said, “If he comes up to you, DO NOT PLAY HIS SONG!” You know your guests better than anyone else and know their personalities just as well. Be sure to be very clear with your wedding dj on the type of environment you’re trying to create for your special day. What works for one, might not work for another. If you’re looking for a knock down drag out dance party, top 40 is your go to for crowd pleasers and upbeat tunes. If you’re a rocker, the 80’s and early 90’s are a great place to be. Likewise, we want to make sure that we aren’t playing any songs that might stir up bad memories or are inappropriate.
Music Requests for the Partygoer – Hey, can you play that song. You know the one. Yeah, you know…
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Groomsmen Gifts – Something Old, Something new
Looking for something different in the Groomsman Gift department? In a sea of monogrammed money clips, bottle openers and flasks, grooms are definitely at a disadvantage when it comes to original keepsakes for their bro crew. Off The Cuff Collection offers a classy but cool gift option that the guys can wear on their wedding day and beyond.
Made of upcycled, often vintage, bottle caps, each pair of cuff links is hand crafted by artist Anne Corsak in her home studio in Shelton, CT. Some of the favorite beer brands are Pabst Blue Ribbon, New Belgium Fat Tire, Guinness, and Miller Lite. Non-drinkers are also drawn to the iconic logos of Pellegrino, Diet Coke, Dr Pepper, and Pepsi.
If your groom-to-be is more of a craft beer lover, OTC specializes in custom orders as well. In addition to the bottle cap brands, the finishes are also customized – with a choice of shiny silver, antique silver, antique brass and pewter.
Word on the street is that in addition to the classic cuff link designs, Off The Cuff Collection will be adding vintage inspired tie tacks and pewter rings and earrings for ladies! Shop the Etsy link below and check off “guy gifts” from your wedding list today!
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