Hello Doug Haney owner of Absolute-DJs here and I wanted to share a little secret with you that our competition does not want you to know concerning the 4 hour Wedding DJ package. I have always felt that in business you get farther in this world by being honest with prospective clients rather than trying to sneak something thru later only to put a few extra dollars in our pocket. The reason I am posting this is based on a question I received on a phone call the other day from someone interested in booking our services. She had spoken to multiple DJ companies and noticed that most of them all had the 4 hour Wedding DJ package as the dominant package to choose from. So she asked me “Why is it that most of these companies are offering the 4 hour package?”. With that being said let me explain, I have been in the Wedding DJ business serving Dayton, Columbus, Cincinnati & Springfield Ohio for 19 years and conducted 1000′s of wedding receptions and experience has shown that an average wedding reception is 5 hours but we have done them as long as 9 1/2 hours which is the longest we have ever done. The idea here is to pull you in with the cheaper 4 hour Wedding DJ package and then tack a 5th hour on later that night and that is only if they are giving you that option. Most do but not everyone does trust me. The reason I am bringing this to everyone’s attention is that when you are hiring a Wedding DJ you need to assume that you will be adding a 5th hour and compare prices with other DJ services based on this price. This will give you a better idea of what you might actually end up paying. We at Absolute-DJs always offer our clients additional time as needed on the spot the night of the wedding. Our goal is to keep your friends and family there as long as possible assuming it ok with the venue and you of course. That is what we get paid to do. We offer a 4 hour wedding package also but it is rare that you will only have a 4 hour reception. Here are some realistic times to give you and idea of what I mean. A wedding reception will usually flow something like this: Cocktail time, Grand Entrance, Dinner, Toast, Cake Cutting, Bouquet & Garter Toss, First Dance, Father Daughter Dance, Mother Son, and optional dances such as Bridal Party, Dollar, & Anniversary. You can also view this on our Wedding Planning Form. It is going to take you roughly 2 to 2 1/2 hours to get thru these formalities. With a 4 hour Wedding DJ package you can clearly see this does not leave much time for dancing. Therefore here comes the additional hour you will need if not more. I hope this helps give a clear understanding and keeps you from becoming a victim of the 4 hour Wedding DJ Package Secret! If you would like to view more information and hundreds of pictures then visit Absolute-DJs Facebook page and be sure to click on the Like button. Until next time!
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More About Checking Reviews
Always remember when looking for a Wedding DJ always check references. And when I say references I mean past clients the vendor has actually worked for that you can contact by phone or email. Just reading a review is not enough. Reviews can be altered. Especially when it comes to hiring a Wedding DJ or any other wedding vendor. We all know that when someone provides you with good service you do not mind giving them a good reference. The fact is a past client has nothing to lose or gain by providing you this information. The Wedding DJ or other wedding vendor has everything to gain. It is too late to make changes the day of your wedding when you find out this guy is not providing the service he promised you. Do you know that a vendor that is advertising with The Knot can actually send his mother, friend, etc a link to allow them to fill out a review for them. The problem is you can not verify if the reviews on The Knot have been fabricated or not. I am not saying that vendors are doing this but it is possible to do. We advertise on The Knot and can vouch for our reviews but I cannot prove this to you either. Therefore I direct clients to our past client survey page where you will find not just a few but hundreds for you to choose from and actually contact. Always remember make every effort to contact numerous past clients if possible. A smart Bride & Groom do their homework before hiring a Wedding DJ or any other wedding vendor.
Reviewing A Wedding DJ Video versus Checking Past Client Referrals
We had a great time this past weekend meeting with all of the prospective Bride & Grooms not only getting married this year but 2013 also. Since this time I have had some interesting comments or questions from prospective clients that I would like to share with you that I hope you will find helpful when searching for your wedding DJ. I would have to say the funniest question that was asked by numerous people was are you a fun DJ service. And I have to laugh about that due to the fact that I can assure you that any DJ vendor at that bridal show or any bridal show for that matter is going to answer that question as YES! I can guarantee that none of them are going to say “No we are not”. They are there to book shows and are going to tell you what you want to hear whether honest or not. Just the other day I had a lady call me and ask if I had a wedding video for her to review also. We actually do have some of these as well as videos to give a visual understanding of what our uplighting or premier dance lighting consist of but, keep in mind the wedding video the DJ is displaying to you is going to be edited to sell. If there are any bad details trust me you will not find them in that video. If you did you probably would decide against booking with that DJ service for sure and therefore they are not going to allow you to see that part of their business. This is why I am a huge supporter of checking with numerous past clients that paticular DJ service has conducted a wedding ceremony as well as reception for. These past clients have nothing to lose and nothing to gain by being honest with you but the DJ service you are looking to hire has everything to gain. When problems arise concerning your DJ service the day of your wedding it is to late at that time. You cannot simply contact another wedding DJ to come in a fix the problem and this is a moment in time that you can never get back therefore you want it to be perfect. I love a bride or groom that contacts me and is more concerned about what we can provide and how we conduct our business when it comes to a wedding reception. Price should not be your only concern because contrary to some folks opinions a DJ can make or break your wedding. It is ok to compare prices but also take into account everything else that DJ service is providing for you then you can make an educated decision in hiring a DJ. Well I have rambled on enough for now so I will stop but check back periodically for more helpful tools or tips when searching for a wedding DJ!
Absolute-DJS.com
Owner: Doug Haney
937-390-9610
Bride’s Choice Awards 2012
We are excited to announce Absolute-DJs: Wedding DJ Specialist’s has won the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012. This prestigious award is determined by reviews from your past clients and recognizes the top 5 percent of local Wedding Professionals from the WeddingWire Network.
How Can I Find A Wedding DJ?
Let me ask you a few questions, are you looking for a wedding Dj in Dayton Ohio? Are you looking for a wedding DJ in Columbus Ohio? Are you looking for a wedding DJ in Springfield Ohio? Anyway you get the point. When looking for professionals in the wedding industry it is always best to look for bridal shows in your area. The true professionals are usually the only ones you will find at these events. This is your chance to interact directly with these professionals that will be happy to answer any and all of your questions regarding your wedding regardless of what your needs are. It is becoming more and more common for prospective clients to want to meet with Absolute-DJs prior to booking with our business and what better place then a bridal show to make that happen. This is always a great idea for a variety of reasons. It gives you the opportunity to meet with the DJ prior to the event. Always meet the DJ conducting the wedding not just the business owner and feel free to ask questions. You are interviewing these people to see how they respond to your questions and how they carry themselves. We like meeting with the clients prior to allow us to discuss all of the details and how we go about receiving all of the information needed to create that trouble-free wedding day not only the B&G but the parents as well. This should be a day when no decisions need to be made. All of that should be taken care of prior to the wedding day. Absolute-DJs was ranked for the best of weddings by TheKnot for 2011 and we were just informed we received that same honor for 2012. We would like to say thank you to our past clients in helping us receive this prestigious honor. You will find numerous reviews on the TheKnot and the Wedding Wire from our past clients which you are welcome to view or you can check out our satisfaction surveys on our website where you can actually contact past clients and discuss their experience with using our service. Absolute-DJs will be attending 3 bridal shows in January in the Dayton, Springfield & Columbus OH areas. Mark these dates in your calendar and be sure to stop by and visit our booth. This information is being provided by Absolute-DJs Wedding DJ specialists serving Dayton, Columbus, Springfield and Cincinnati OH.
New Venue in Springfield OH
We had the pleasure of conducting the wedding reception for the new Mr & Mrs Ryan & Katie Mason this past saturday and had a great time along with the friends and family. Sometimes we find it hard to believe we are getting paid for this due to the fact we are having as much fun as the guests. This is truly the greatest job I have ever had. When Ryan & Katie hired us to be there Wedding DJ service we as always are truly honored to be a part of such a special day and want to do all we can to give the bride the wedding she always dreamed of. When hiring a Wedding Disc Jockey you should always do your homework and check past client reviews. Not only read the reviews but if possible contact the past clients and discuss their experience with the DJ service you are inquiring about. This is something our competition is not always willing to provide or simply does not have. A smart bride & groom will always do their homework to avoid any issues the day of. Anyway enough about all of that! It was our first time and I understand only the 3rd wedding conducted at the Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts & Conference Center in Springfield OH and all I can say is WOW! This is a brand new and beautiful venue right next to the Kuss Auditorium in downtown Springfield. This venue will do very well in Springfield and is something they have needed for sometime. It is just an all around beautiful place and the people were friendly to work with. I have the opportunity to return this Friday for the Kone Cranes annual holiday party that we will be conducting and look forward to going back. I guess I will stop rambling for now and will keep you up to speed on our future events and hope you find some of this information helpful. This information is being provided by Absolute-DJs wedding DJ services serving Springfield, Dayton, Columbus & Cincinnati Ohio.
7 Years And Counting
Back here once again at the Dayton Freight Lines Corporate Christmas Party in Dayton Ohio at the Crossroads Expo Center. We have had the opportunity to DJ for them the past 7 years and they have booked us already for 2012. Always a great party and a pleasure to entertain for. Thanks again Dayton Freight. Oh yeah we also get some more of that great food supplied by Classic Catering. If your looking for a catering service you will not be disappointed. Call Paul Kuntz at 937-277-4490. Provided by Absolute-DJs serving Springfield, Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus Ohio!
Word of advice to Bride & Grooms getting married in 2013.
We speak to prospective clients on the phone sometimes that may be looking for us to DJ their wedding in 2013. They always make the comment they are planning to early and just looking right now. Here is the advice I give. It is never to soon or to early to book a wedding DJ or any other vendor for you upcoming wedding. Understand that by booking early can actually save you money. We all know the only thing that happens in this world is prices go up. They never seem to go down. If you book a professional with a contract you are then locked in at the lower cost even if there prices go up. Make sure this is clearly stated in the contract so there are no surprises as your event nears. We actually already have some booked for 2013. This helpful tip is provided from the professionals here at Absolute-DJs.
Visual of our Premier Dance & Uplighting.
We receive a lot of phone calls from clients asking about our up lighting and premier dance lighting. This is the kind of thing that it is hard to describe in words and pictures only do so much. Therefore we were in Dayton Ohio to DJ a wedding at the Boonshoft Center and our clients decided to add both of these options to their package. So I took this opportunity to shoot video to give our future clients a better visual understanding of these services. I hope you enjoy and give us a call at 937-390-9610 to add to your package or if you just have questions. View the video.
Congratulations on being voted #1 in your market!
I received an email Tuesday stated:
Hello Absolute-DJs,
I am delighted to inform you that you’ve been selected as a recipient of The Knot Best of Weddings 2012! Congratulations on being voted #1 in your market! We’re officially announcing the Best Of pick’s to our brides on January 23, 2012.
Brittany Boots
Local Client Relations Manager
We received this award last year and feel truly honored to receive again. Businesses are voted on by past clients in the wedding industry. We DJ in Springfield, Dayton, Columbus, Cincinnati and surrounding areas here in Ohio so to be chosen once again is a great feeling and a testament to our business. Follow our blog where I will post helpful DJ tips and wedding tips.
