INVESTMENT
Ceremony Production
Peak Season (May-Oct) $250 -$500
Off Season (Nov-April) $150 - $400
I provide and personally set-up all the equipment necessary: wireless microphones/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) $1500 - $3000
Off Season (Nov-April) $1000 - $2500
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.
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.
Pricing
In regards to pricing, I set my rates commensurate with my talent, experience, preparation, and proven ability to make your wedding unique and memorable.
I also factor in your date, time, logistics, and equipment required. I'll give you my best estimate based of the details you initially provide, and once we connect, I'll be able to provide a precise number so you can weigh my value vs. my peers.
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!
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 if either of you are grand/child 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: $300 (applied towards balance)
- Payment Schedule: The balance must be paid in full two weeks prior to your event.
COOL VENDORS
Pic x Perry of Perry James Photo
If you don't have a Wedding Planner please reach out to my three favorites Erica, owner and planning director of Piece of Cake Wedding Planning Bri, owner, lead planner, coordinator, and designer of BG Events and Design and Madison, owner and visionary of Madison Goff Events
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
- Amy of Amy Kay Photography
I can't DJ for everyone, and I might not be the DJ for you, but everybody needs a great DJ! So if that's the case, please hit up my trusted homies:
- David of Time of Your Life Events
- Joe of Day One DJ
- Aaron of DJAA Entertainment
- Steve of Behind The Board DJ Entertainment
- Hunter of DJ Hunter Quinn