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AFTER THE VOWS...
72% of all brides say they would have spent more time choosing
their reception entertainment.
Almost 100% say they would have spent more of their budget
on the entertainment.
During wedding planning, Brides say their highest priority is
their attire, followed by the reception site and caterer - reception
entertainment
is among the least of their priorities. Within one week after their
reception, 78% of Brides say
they would have made the entertainment their highest priority!
When asked 81% of guests say the thing they remember most about a wedding is the entertainment.
65% of all couples
that chose a band to entertain at their wedding, said, if they had
it to do over again, they would have chosen a disc jockey.
These statistics
were published in St.
Louis Bride & Groom Magazine in 2003. Sources include:
Simmons, 2001; USA Today, 2002; National Bridal Service, 2001; The
Knot, 2002; Brides Magazine, 2001.
Disc Jockey rates vary based on
talent, experience, emcee ability, service, coordination, equipment
needed, music knowledge, mixing ability and personality.
Rates for the DJ industry vary greatly, ranging from $350.00 to
$3,500.00 with a national average of $1,200.00 for a 4 hour booking (The average for Central Arkansas DJ is $100 per hour). The best price is not always
the best deal, especially if you are planning a wedding. As a
matter
of fact, surveys conclude that nearly 100% of brides would have
spent more money on their entertainment and made it their #1 priority
in hindsight.
A full-service disc jockey company will normally invest 12
to 30 hours to your special event but it may appear that
you are only paying for 3 or 4 hours. Consultations, music
purchasing, editing, preparation, set-up and tear-down, education and
other business related endeavors add up to the overall success
of
your special occasion.
Source: Modern Bride Magazine: Entertainment is 5% of your Wedding Budget, but TWICE as many guests will remember your entertainment more than anything else!
The numbers don't lie...
The cost of entertainment at your reception is only a small portion of your overall budget. In fact, according to Modern Bride Magazine, only 5% of your overall budget will be spent on entertainment.However, almost 40% of your guests will remember the performance of your disc jockey more than anything else at your reception.
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When you're spending thousands of dollars on a once-in-a-lifetime event, doesn't it make sense to reserve the finest entertainment?
Yes, your Gown & your Food are important. Still, the selection of Music & Entertainment can determine the success of your event We can guarantee your guests will stay after dinner to party; the Photographer & Videographer will have something to shoot and your guests will stay long enough to really remember your gown!
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