Choosing the right DJ for your wedding may be confusing considering the many factors that go into a DJ, such as customer service, quality of sound, performance and talent. Wedding DJ's are not created equal as many may think. You could want an interactive DJ who can lead line dances or a turn-tablelist who has the mixing styles of a club DJ or a more traditional DJ who will play the music to all ages, read your crowd and perform introductions, make announcements and coordinate with the vendors  Asking the right questions about your DJ or DJ company can make your process of evaluation a lot easier.

So you want to know about how much a DJ will cost you? Like any other service, prices will vary based on their experience of entertaining at weddings, the customer service you get from them, 24 hour back-up DJ service in case of emergencies (the Murphy's Law rule), the quality of the sound and dependability of back-up equipment on location, their on-line reviews, customer references, two million dollar liability insurance naming you and your venue, all which will contribute to the success  of your wedding reception experience.

So here are a few examples on the questions to ask your DJ;

Back-up: Does your DJ have a back-up DJ in place and can be reached 24/7. We have a back-up DJ on call through our 24 hour answering service that can be activated through your venue or yourself. What if the DJ moves out of the area in next few months or get's sick, has a family emergency, car breaks down, has a car accident on the way to your wedding or may be sick or injured and may require a hospital stay? Murphy's Law: "everything that can go wrong, may go wrong", so what is your back-up plan?

Insurance: Most, if not all reputable venues require a 2 million dollar liability policy which can name them and you with the protected insurance. If your DJ doesn't have insurance, you probably will be required to provide a "wedding vendor insurance policy" to protect the hall from liability and damages" and that cost will come from you or the vendor. The policies can range from $250-$400 per policy, per vendor. So you may initially save on the DJ, but will have to pay for a policy costing you more than your allotted budget. "Just like a warranty, better safe than sorry, what is this type of service worth to you?"

Familiarity: Does the DJ know the venue, know the routine of how they do things, the acoustics? All weddings have a tight agenda and must be coordinated and communicated with the caterer in charge. So any delays or miscues can cause missed pictures or video, overcooked food, poor communication with other vendors, acoustics of the room (proper sound system with upper full range and lower subs for a beautiful sound) etc.. "We recommend to ask your venue about who may be the best DJ for your needs, get references or look on-line to see your DJ's reviews from other brides."

Quality: I know most of our customers don't ask about what type of DJ equipment is used or even if the DJ has knowledge of the wedding industry and traditions, but they should and here's why. A DJ is performing around 4 to 6 hours continuous throughout the night with really no breaks, so if he is a bad DJ or has a bad audio system with mics cutting out, speaker distortion, sound not properly set-up for that room "you may have a very long night". "According to "theknot.com" and other wedding review sites, over 75% of brides are unhappy with their entertainment choice and wish they could do it all over again."

Contracts, forms, music choices, ceremony music, etc.:
Make sure you contract a DJ that will put in writing the details such as; price, times, dates, extra equipment needed, overtime rates, extra fees, etc.. Does your DJ have the proper forms, music lists, tools, a website, an office or office staff with knowledge to help you plan your perfect day? We do! We will break your wedding reception into a wedding program with exact times for each event, all to assure you a smooth running affair with no worries. "Before booking a DJ, ask the DJ to send you their forms, music lists, etc., if he has none, then he is not a DJ who does weddings."

Budgets: I know weddings can be expensive, so why would a bride have an beautiful wedding and spend $10,000 to $50,000 on their big day and hire the $500 entertainer that could be a total embarrassment to you and your guests. Not to take away from all the other things that go into a wedding, but I always, constantly hear, "we had a great time at your reception, we danced all night, the food was great, congratulations:)" Let's face it, at the end the day, we really only have the memories, so make your choice the right one.

Price: What would it cost to do it yourself? Depending on where your are having your reception and wanting guests to dance for a good time by all, here is the breakdown.
​Rental of equipment with a possibility of delivery and set-up, about $300-$500. Hire an MC for announcements, about $300-$500. Hire a music expert with DJ skills of mixing and music knowledge, about $500. Liability Insurance is almost required by all venues today, your cost, about $200-$300. Your total expense can range from $1,250 to $2,000, not including customer service, cost of music, lighting, extra equipment for ceremonies, separate rooms and back-up equipment. A lot to consider when getting cousin Vinnie versus a true professional. You know the cliche', "buyer beware, you always get what you pay for", so if they seem to be too good to be true, they probably are:)

Time Invested: We hear that some vendors do not do this full time and are tough to reach. We have 2 locations, multiple e-mail's and fax, text messaging and a 24 hour answering service for your convenience to always have a way to contact us. Plus we have an office staff fielding calls and appointments 40 hours per week. The time invested with a DJ is about 10+ hours, it is the initial consultation with many calls throughout the year to discuss the agenda of your wedding, our load ins, set-up, breakdowns, load outs, travel time and of course the time entertaining at your wedding, not to mention the investment of equipment and music. We all have heard, "time is money" and every professional will charge for that, but your wedding is an event in your life that you will always remember, so make it a memorable one:)

Now relax and have a good time on your special day, worry free:)

DJ Anthony Franzzo, East Coast DJ's

Believe it or not, a Groom wrote this. We don't want people breaking up now, but some questions are fun, debatable and make a good read:)

Don’t You Get Married Until You Read This! The Book of Questions for Couples

by Corey Donaldson

Sex/Romance/Love

If we eliminated physical attraction from our relationship, what would be left?

What is the best way for me to show that I love you?

If I put on weight, will it affect our sexual relationship? How?

Is it important for you to know that I'm a virgin? Why or why not?

What do I do that causes you to question my love?

What turns you off sexually?

How would our relationship be affected if for medical reasons we could not have children?

Do you think being in love means: (1) Never having to say you're sorry, (2) Always having to say you're sorry, (3) Knowing when to say you're sorry, or (4) Being the first to say I'm sorry?

The Past

Which childhood experiences influence your behavior and attitude the most?

Could any feelings of affection and romance be revived if you met a previous boyfriend/girlfriend even though you feel strongly committed to me?

Is there anything in your past I should be aware of?

What did you dislike the most about your previous partners?

If your past boyfriends/girlfriends listed your most negative characteristics, what would they be?

Do you keep letters and memorabilia from past relationships? Why or why not?

Are you comfortable continuing this relationship if there are things in my past that I am not willing to share with you?

Have you ever been involved in any criminal activities? What were they?

Did your mother or father abuse each other or you in any way- sexually, emotionally, or physically?

Have you ever been able to overcome a bad habit? What was it?

Have you ever been violent in past relationships?

Trust

Have there been times when you were uncomfortable with the way I behaved with the opposite sex? If so, when and what did I do?

What do I do now or what could I do in the future that would make you mistrust me?

Would you be comfortable transferring all your money into my bank account?

Who comes first, your spouse or your children?

Is trust automatic until something occurs that takes it away, or does it evolve over time?

Do you trust me with money?

Is it permissible for us to open each other's mail?

The Future

How are we different? Could this be a source of future conflict? Do our differences complement each other?

Do you anticipate maintaining your single lifestyle after we are married? That is, will you spend just as much time with your friends, family and work colleagues? Why or why not?

How did your family resolve conflicts when you were growing up? Do you approve or disapprove of that method? what will you change or not change to resolve conflicts in your future family?

Is there anything about marriage that frightens you?

Would you prefer to live in the city, the country, or by the beach? Why?

If I wanted to move away from our families for work, would you support me?

How would it affect you if I travel on my own frequently to (1) visit family, (2) earn income, (3) pursue a hobby, or (4) deal with stress?

Suppose we are experiencing trouble in our marriage. In what order will you seek help from the following to resolve our conflicts: (1) divorce lawyer, (2) your parents, (3) a brother or sister (4) a marriage counselor, (5) me, (6) a church leader? Why?

How will you support my hobbies?

How do you feel about having our parents come to live with us if the need arises?

Is there anything you would regret not being able to do or accomplish if you married me?

How will we schedule holidays with our families?

Children

If we are unable to have children, should we adopt?

Do you anticipate raising our children (1) the same way you were raised (2) completely differently from the way you were raised (3) a mixture of both?

How long would you like to wait before having children?

Other than formal schooling, what types of education will our children get and how will they receive them?

When we have children, who will change the diapers, heat the bottles, prepare the meals, do the housework, bathe the child, get up in the middle of the night when a child is crying, take the child to the doctor, buy clothing, and dress the child?

What types of discipline would you implement to correct a child's or a teenager's behavior? Were these practices you experiences or are they new ones you have developed on your own?

Annoyances

If I had bad breath or body odor or wear dirty clothes, will you tell me? Should I tell you? Why or why not? How should we do it?

What is nagging? Do I nag? How does it make you feel?

DO you approve without reservation of the way I dress?

What does my family do that annoys you?

Would it bother you if I made body noises all the time, like passing gas or burping?

Is there anything you do in your line of work that I would disapprove of or that would hurt me?

Do you believe that you should stick with a marriage if you are unhappy all the time?

When do you need space away from me?

Communication

Whenever we have difficult feelings about each other, should we (1) remain silent, (2) say something as soon as the difficult feelings arise, (3) wait a certain amount of time before raising the issue, or (4) do something else? If so, what?

If you always say you are going to do something but never do it, what is the most effective way to bring this problem to your attention?

What did you admire about the way your mother and father treated each other?

What is the best way for me to communicate difficult feelings about you so that you are not offended?

Who should know bout the arguments we have?

What makes you not want to talk to me?

Do you feel you could communicate with me under any circumstance and about any subject?

Finance

What justifies going into debt?

What are all your current personal debts?

Do you feel stress when facing financial problems? How do you deal with that stress?

How often do you use credit cards, and what do you buy with them?

How should we prepare for a financial emergency?

Do you feel that lack of money is a good reason not to have children?

When our child is born, will he or she go to daycare or will one of us stay home to take care of the child? Who will it be?

Will we have a budget?

Who will pay the bills?

How do you feel about helping me pay my debts?

What are your feelings about saving money?

Do you prefer separate bank accounts or assets in different names? Why?

Miscellaneous

How would you rank all the priorities in your life: work, school, family, spouse, friends, hobbies, and chuch? Does your ranking reflect the amount of time you spend on each?

Are you closer to your mother or father? Why?

Do you prefer a set daily work schedule or flexible work activities and timetables?

What do you fear?

What influence, if any, do you believe my family should have on our relationship?

Do you believe that our parents should know our financial condition, whether good or bad, just because they want to? How far should this go?

What are your views on pornography?

How would you react if our son or daughter told us they were gay?

Do you harbor any racial prejudice?

How do you feel about having guns in our home?

Is there anyone close to you who feels we should not get married? Why? Should we this?

What health problems do you have?

Have you ever had any psychological problems?

When you are in a bad mood, how should I deal with it?

Do you like pets?

Now if score higher than 50, you should still get married, just saying:)