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INVESTMENT
Ceremony Production
Peak Season (May-Oct) $300 -$500
Off Season (Nov-April) $200 - $400
I provide and personally set-up all the equipment necessary: wireless microphones and stands needed for your officiant and readers, speakers, mixing board, and back-up equipment/music on deck.
Setting the tone of the most important part of the day is all about timing, preparation, and flexibility. This is a NO do-over event, and soundtracking this moment like a movie is my specialty.
Drink / Dinner / Dance
Peak Season (May-Oct) $2000-$3500
Off Season (Nov-April) $1300 - $2800
Each celebration has its own unique vibe and logistics, but the following is always standard: I'm on site from noon to midnight. You can expect me to be set-up early and ready to go. I always provide a wireless mic for the head table, and photographer friendly dance floor lighting. To make planning easy it's all done on a free app for your phone.
The biggest value you get is my time, my energy, my passion, and talent.
Accountability
If you put your trust in me, I won't let you down! I guarantee my performance 100%.
For any reason that you're unhappy, I won't seek or accept payment. It's In my contract with no small print!
Equipment
I want your guests to have a wow experience when they see the dance floor and hear the beats!
I put a lot of thought into the performance, reliability, style, and esthetics of the equipment I rely upon. My installation at your event is clean, modern, and in wedding white.
b/w & color Photo x Sarah of Newhouse Photo
Hi this is Rheo (Ray-O), thank you for taking the time to check me out! I've been specializing in wedding entertainment since 2000. I pride myself in customer service from our first meeting until the last guest leaves. I'm great at keeping your guests informed, monitoring/managing the flow of your timeline (if desired), committed to working as a team with your other vendors, and keeping the dance floor moving.
I'm best for couples that want an emphasis on music and prefer less "hype man" microphone talk. I do polished announcements, but I just keep it minimal. I love having a must-playlist and a do-not playlist, I just want the liberty to play them in the "right" order and mix it what moves the crowd.
Once the formal announcements are done, I let the music do the talking... I'll play the songs you want, avoid the ones you hate, drop bangers, take requests (if it's cool with you), and get some people to fall in love all over again!
I started my DJ career by standing on a chair and playing my dad's records when he was at work. When I started DJing as an adult I thought I was too cool to DJ weddings, but a friend asked me to DJ his brother's, and my perspective changed... It is cool to be a wedding DJ, and after 20+ years of professional experience, I'm not stopping!
In my "regular" life, I spend most of my time with my best friend Clarence. I also enjoy skateboarding, BMX, discovering new music, learning from other professionals, sharing my knowledge, and practicing the Art.
NEXT STEPS
Let's meet for a DJ Interview!
What's covered? I'll answer any and all questions that you have, share my past experiences, and probably ask you some questions that you might not've thought about. After meeting, you'll be able to figure out if I'm the best fit for your day.
My advice
Finding a DJ is easy, but "selecting" a DJ needs some care. After your initial consultation with "us"(I would do at least 5) meet the top 3 in-person if possible. Knowing in advance who your DJ will be is key. If the company you're considering can't introduce you to your specific DJ, I wouldn't sign a contract imo. Lastly, it's important to actually "like" your DJ a little bit... We spend the whole day around your friends and family, so find the one you like and have confidence in!
FAQs
- Duration: I don't charge by the hour, you'll have me from 12pm-12am.
- Planning: All event planning is done on your phone/tablet using the FREE Vibo 2.0 app for Apple or Android.
- Insurance: I'm insured by Great American E&S Insurance, policy number PLE786898-CDJA89966, General Liability Limit $2,000,000 / $1,000,000
- Lighting: I always include photographer friendly dance floor lighting, and a mirror ball. Uplighting by quote.
- Military Discount: I earned the title of United States Marine, so you know I need to show my brothers and sisters some love! So if either of you are grand/children of a veteran it's 10%. If you're Active Duty enlisted it's way better.
- Emergency: I have a back-up DJ on notice the day of your event, and I always bring back-up equipment.
- Mileage: If I need to drive an hour or further from the twin cities we can figure out something fair to cover travel costs.
- Warranty: I guarantee my performance contractually, if you're NOT happy, you don't pay me. Happiness can only be defined by you two.
- Deposit: I don't charge one. If you cancel your wedding I'll get a rare weekend off.
- Payment Schedule: Payment is only accepted at the conclusion of your event.
COOL VENDORS
Pic x Perry of Perry James Photo
If you don't have a Wedding Planner please reach out to Erica, owner and planning director of Piece of Cake Wedding Planning another one of my favs is Bri, owner, lead planner, coordinator, and designer of BG Events and Design.
I really can't stress enough that relying on a family member to "run" and not enjoy your celebration should be avoided if possible.
For dope photography and even cooler people, please check out:
- Sarah of Newhouse Photo
- Perry of Perry James Photo
- Noah of @noahhedlundspics
I can't DJ for everybody, but everybody needs a great DJ! So if that's the case, please hit up my trusted homies:
- Joe from Day One DJ and
- Steve from Behind The Board DJ Entertainment