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Unique Wedding Song Idea’s

Most wedding DJs know that as long as you play the hits, the guests will be happy. However, even grandma will agree that some songs are too played out. I mean, we can only stand to hear “Celebration” and “YMCA” so many times. If you’re looking for a left-of-center playlist (that will still get everyone on their feet), consider these essential party-starters:

Outkast – Hey Ya!
Lady Gaga – Telephone feat. Beyonce
Snoop Dogg – Drop It Like It’s Hot
Peter, Bjorn and John – Young Folks
Zac Brown Band – Chicken Fried
Ke$ha – Tik Tok
De La Soul – Oooh
Michael Franti & Spearhead – Say Hey
Phoenix – 1901
Cut Copy – Lights and Music

Start creating your own wedding play-list list at www.greatratedjs.com/clients

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Why pay big money for a small event?

Most DJs charge a grip of money and do not offer discounts for smaller events. They have a good reason to. Most people need a DJ on Saturday, sometimes on Friday and Sunday but rarely any other day of the week. Since the options of when a DJ may be hired are limited to a small number of days a DJ will have a set price regardless of how small your event is. This will most likely not be the best option for you if you’re on a budget. Instead look for a part-time or hobbyist DJ that does not heavily relay on the money he or she makes from DJ’ing. Part-time or hobbyist DJs will be your best bet as they mostly DJ for the pure enjoyment of it. Since they have a primary source of income, anything they make on the side as a DJ is pure gravy.

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Economical Wedding Ideas

Great Rate DJs specializes in affordable wedding disc jockeys, but what about everything else? Here are some ideas to help you produce a cheap, yet stylish wedding:

Choose an off-peak day. Most venues are more affordable on Sundays.

Hold your wedding at a park or a friend or family’s residence.

Plan your ceremony and reception with your mom or a friend.

Invite fewer guests.

Design and print your own invitations.

Grooms normally rent a tux. It’s okay for the bride to rent her dress.

Have a friend or relative officiate the ceremony.

Purchase alcohol in bulk from Costco, Sam’s Club or other price-shopping club.

Share the expense of flowers with a bride from the previous or following day.

Wedding favors: candles, a plant, baked goods, homemade crafts

Most important – evaluate your priorities and resist feeling obligated to have certain effects. Remember that your valued guests will not care if your wedding cost $100 or $10,000. This is about two people making a commitment to one another. Feel comfortable with what you spend and savor your big day!

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Health & Science School Winter Formal

Great Rate DJs Kevin Lee peformed at the Health & Science School Winter Formal Dance on February 5, 2011.

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How to save money on a DJ

  • Look for part-time or hobbyist DJs. These DJs tend to cost less because they have other sources of income and do not have such a large overhead.
  • Reduce the size of your guest list. The fewer guests you invite the smaller the sound system will be needed.
  • Keep everything in one room/area. Keep things simple when holding your event. If the DJ only needs to set up once and only needs one sound system then costs will drop. The more places you need sound the more your costs will increase. More equipment = more money.
  • Pass on extras such as lighting effects, fog machines, etc. Music is what makes or breaks a party and that is what your guests will remember.
  • Have a friend or family member be your Emcee. The less services a DJ has to offer the more money you can typically save.
  • Pass on the dance-floor. This is such a waste of money and can cost more than the DJ! Just designate an area for dancing and call it good. People can dance on carpet and any hard surface.
  • Look for a DJ company that does a high volume business. These companies book a lot of DJs thus offer volume discount pricing in most cases.
  • Don’t have your event on Saturday. The busiest day of the week for a DJ is Saturday as this is when most everyone’s schedules line up to hold an event. Saturday pricing will always be your most expensive. Friday and Sunday pricing can sometimes be less but they also can be popular days. The most money can be saved Monday –Thursday.
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Lincoln High School Winter Formal

Great Rate DJs Martin Gambill performed at the Lincoln High School Winter Formal Dance on February 5, 2011.

It went really well! (The students) were dancing and singing along the entire night. I would say everyone had a good time! -Martin

Client Feedback – Our DJ did a good job. On time, professional, good equipment, songs that fit the event.
-Steve Runion, School Dance Advisor/Lincoln High School

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Couples Choose Cheaper Weddings

Since the economy tanked in 2007, an increasing number of American couples are choosing to get married on the cheap, rather than shell out for expensive ceremonies and receptions. The reality is that newlyweds can start out their lives together deep in debt from expensive nuptials and that’s not the best way to begin the ‘happiest day of your life.’

In 2010, the average cost of a wedding was $23,867. To put this in perspective, that could be a down payment on a house.

There are many things you can do to reduce your costs and still have an elegant wedding:

• Have your reception at a friend or relative’s home

• Buy alcohol in bulk

• Plan your wedding with your mom or friend

• Use baked goods or homemade crafts as wedding favors

• Get married on a Sunday or other non-peak day

• Split the cost of flowers with another couple

• Invite fewer people

• Make your own invitations

• Rent your wedding dress (you wear it only one day)

Review your wedding expenses and determine which are nothing more than ‘impress other people items’. Spending a lot of money on a wedding just to impress people is not worth it if you have to go in debt to pay for it. True friends and family won’t care if your wedding costs $1,000 or $20,000. Spend what you’re comfortable with and enjoy your wedding day!

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Fresno Company Holiday Party DJ Feedback

Event Date: Saturday, December 18, 2010
Event Location: Piccadilly Airport
Event Type: Holiday Party
Event Staff: Please Make Selection

Quality of Customer Service via Telephone: Excellent
Quality of Customer Service via Internet: Excellent
Quality of Customer Service at Event: Excellent
Friendliness of your Entertainer: Excellent
Promptness of your Entertainer: Excellent
Professionalism of your Entertainer: Excellent
Entertainer’s Performance: Excellent
Entertainer’s Appearance: Excellent
System Appearance: Excellent
Sound Quality: Excellent
Overall Volume Levels: Excellent
Music Selection: Excellent
Incorporation of Your Requests: Excellent
Lighting Effects: Excellent
Equipment Appearance: Excellent
Overall Customer Service: Excellent
Planning Assistance: Excellent
Entertainer’s Cooperation with Other Vendors: Excellent
Overall Performance Rating: Excellent

Is there anything specific we can improve on?

Additional comments or suggestions?

Would you recommend our service to others? Yes
May we share your comments with others? Yes
May we add you to our list of references? Yes

Name: Victory Engineers