Professional DJ's, I mean the ones that make their living doing it (not guys playing for beer money) have a tough road to travel. There are 52 weeks in a year. That give us 52 Saturdays (when most wedding happen) and excluding holidays that gives Pro Wedding DJ's about 47 possible days to earn their money assuming every date though out the year is booked.The cost of a wedding DJ can vary widely. Locating wedding DJs in Pittsburgh who are priced right can be difficult. I've seen ads for DJ's at $50 an hour. If you are spending ten to twenty thousand dollars on a wedding, do you really want to end the celebration with a person who values them self at $50? Don't buy a bad DJ.
Often times the DJ is overlooked in the budget process. Even with private parties, if you are booking a Saturday event you need to understand how and why things are priced. Having an enjoyable and fun time is usually dependent on the music played by the wedding DJ. But it's much more than just speakers and lights. You need to find a person who not only has a good variety of music but also can interact with and entertain your guests. You need an entertainer, not just a person to play music.
The average cost of a local wedding DJ in Pittsburgh in 2007 was $1293.00. Yet some people scoff at a price anywhere north of $500. We all like a good deal, but proceed with caution.
Let's be honest, what people are going to remember the most about your event is the entertainment. Good or bad; that's what sticks.
When it comes to hiring a wedding DJ, Pittsburgh has many to choose from. How do you go about finding the right one?
First DON'T base your decision on price. You are choosing a DJ not a number. You get what you pay for. If this is a once in a lifetime event, treat it as such and invest in quality.
Meet face to face with the person. Your DJ will need to be your production partner. It should be someone you like and trust. Evryone from the caterer to the photographer and the entire bridal party will be looking to the DJ for cues. Make sure they are professional. Ask if they carry insurance, ask for references, read their contract carefully and ASK QUESTIONS.
At Pierce Events we take the time to get to know our clients. We have professional radio experience, know how to entertain without being overbearing and we guide you though the process of time lines and planning your celebration.
We would love to talk to you about our services and what makes us so different from other DJ's. If the date you request happens to be already booked, we would be happy to refer you to a quality professional in the area.
Give us a call at 724-986-6939 to talk about your event.
Pierce Events offers complete event planning, production and management services for corporate, social and non-profit events. For more information and other helpful tips visit our website at www.pierceevents.net ◦
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