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Reception Planning Guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
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I've never hired a DJ
before. How should I choose a DJ Service? |
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One of the best methods for choosing
services necessary for your event is to ask your friends and relatives
for referrals. If a company has been around for a while, its
reputation will speak for itself. If possible, talk to somebody
who has previously contracted with this service or ask to go to
a performance. Don’t select a service merely by price.
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What makes you unique?
Why should I choose your service? |
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There are many outstanding reasons to
hire Absolute Music DJ Service – our way of standing in front of
the equipment so we can interact with the guests if you want, our
great mix of music, our reliability. What makes us unique,
though, is our desire to work with you to provide you with just
the right blend of music for your event.
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Time Questions:
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Will the DJ show up on
time? What time will my DJ arrive? Will the equipment
be set up before my guests arrive? |
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Our DJs arrive at each function at least an hour
and a half before the contracted start time. This gives them
plenty of time to set up the equipment and test it out before your
guests arrive.
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When does the DJ's time
begin? |
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The DJ will start playing music when
the guests begin to arrive, unless other arrangements have been
made.
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What if I have a string
quartet, harpist, etc. play during the cocktail hour? |
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If you are not planning to use our service
for cocktail/dinner music we suggest you book us at our hourly rate.
This way our DJ will have all of the equipment set up and ready
to go before the guests arrive and will start the music at the time
you designate.
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How far in advance do
we need to reserve a date? |
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Unfortunately there is no easy way to
determine this as each year the “busy” days seem to change.
We recommend you get all of your information gathered and make a
decision as early as possible, however, never feel that it is too
late to call to check your date.
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What if we need more
music than we contracted for? Will the DJ stay past the contracted
time? |
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Our DJs are more than happy to stay
as long as you’d like them to. If you’re having a great time
and would like to keep the music going, just let the DJ know about
a half hour before the contracted end time that you’d like him to
continue. Payment for the additional time should be made at
the end of the evening. (The price for additional time is
stated in your contract.)
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Will the DJ take any
breaks? |
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No – we provide continuous music unless you want
the music to stop.
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Payment Questions:
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Do you require a deposit? |
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Yes. We ask that $100.00 (one hundred dollars)
of the fee be used as a non-refundable deposit when you sign the
contract.
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When do you pay the
fee? |
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The balance of the fee is due the day of the party
but may be paid earlier or in installments, if you like.
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Are there any travel
charges? |
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There is no travel charge for any job within a
30 mile radius of Des Moines (we include Ames in this category).
If your party is being held outside of this radius, there is a nominal
travel charge.
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Do you accept credit
cards? |
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No, not at this time. We accept checks, cash
or money orders.
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Do you provide a contract? |
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Yes. When you call to book we get the information
needed and send you two copies of the contract. We ask that
you sign one and send it back with the deposit. You should
be sure to get a written contract from any vendor you do business
with – it eliminates any problems later.
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Music Questions:
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What music will be played? |
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Each event is unique and we choose our music accordingly.
This topic is part of our discussion at the planning meeting and
you may have as musc or little input into the music selection as
you choose.
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How current is your
music and how far back does it go? |
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From Big Band to current hits, we have it all.
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Will the DJ take requests? |
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Yes, if you want them to. We have a request
book we can make available to your guests so they can choose some
of the music.
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Miscellaneous Questions:
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Is your DJ service insured? |
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Yes, we carry liability insurance.
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What is your cancellation
policy? |
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If you find it necessary to cancel your event,
we will hold your deposit for one year. It may be applied
to another event.
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What will the DJ wear? |
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The DJ will dress according to your needs – from
formal to casual. You let us know at our planning meeting.
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Will the DJ act as the
Master of Ceremonies? |
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Yes, unless you request otherwise. Our DJs
will make all of the announcements and keep things moving smoothly.
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