Archive for January, 2010

To What Lengths…

To what lengths would you go to interview for a job, or to what lengths would you expect someone to apply for one? While many Entertainers feel completely safe behind their phone with their clients is that what is expected to earn the trust from an employer to pay top dollar for their product? Many [...]

Important points that need to be covered again.

Just some things that I suggest you make sure your other DJ has or will do. These are fundamental and I promise you will alleviate many of the potential pitfalls you might face. Make sure they have a contract. On my site is my contract which CLEARLY states everyone’s responsibilities. The last things you want [...]

The Hazards of Special Effect Machines

I was talking with my cousin, who is getting married soon, and the subject of special effects came up. The idea of bubble machines came up and the pro’s and con’s of using them. Now I myself will not use them, I will explain why later on. But for those who want the bubbles I [...]

National Wedding Statistics

ENGAGEMENT STATISTICS The average American engagement is 16 months. During the engagement period, couples buy: $4 billion in furniture $3 billion in house wares $400 million in tableware June is the most popular month for weddings, then August, followed by September October and May Every year an average of 2.4 million weddings are performed in [...]

Some Fun Ways to Jazz Up your Reception

Allover Lighting (Also known as Up Lighting) Revolutionize your venue with creative lighting. Project falling leaves or snow to add drama to a boring, beige wall; add a funky geometric pattern or your monogram to the dance floor; or get basic up-lighting for the perimeter of the room to instantly transform the space. Your guests [...]

Tips For Securing The Wedding Contract & Producing A Successful Reception (For DJs)

Written By: Kick It Productions – North Carolina Weddings are the most special time in a couples’ life. It is THE one day where they celebrate their love for each other and share that love by bringing their family and friends together to celebrate with them. Planning for such an important occasion can be daunting [...]

Hiring a DJ – It’s the Music They’ll Remember

Hiring a DJ – It’s the Music They’ll Remember by Rob Alberti All of the planning is now behind you. You’ve made the walk down the aisle, proclaimed your love, and exchanged glistening gold wedding bands. Congratulations, you are now man and wife. Now it’s time to kick back, unwind, forget all the stress and [...]

How much should you spend on Entertainment? By Alan McKenzie

How much should you spend on Entertainment? By Alan McKenzie Wedding costs are a major concern for most, as well they should be. How much to spend for food, gown and tux’s, location, photographer and, of course, entertainment. All of these expenses can be reduced, but which ones should be and why? If you get [...]

10 questions you MUST ask…

Tonight’s Top 10 list please… When booking a DJ there are something’s you simply must know. These are not written in an order of importance; however, a professional DJ will answer these questions as part of their sales pitch to you. If not, be sure you ask, because if you don’t you might be surprised. [...]

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