10 Tips to Get the Most Value for Your
Phoenix Wedding DJ Dollar

"Price is what you pay. Value is what you get."
Warren Buffett

In this economy, brides and grooms want to get the most value for their money when selecting their wedding DJ. Since DJ prices are determined by a DJ's experience, level of service and quality of equipment, there is little value in hiring the least expensive DJ you can find. Phoenix DJ Billy James offers 10 tips to help you get the best value when hiring your Phoenix wedding DJ.

1. Travel Time

Most DJ's would rather travel minutes rather than hours to get to your reception. Select a DJ who is located close to your venue and then ask if the reduced travel time could result in a reduced price.

2. Prime Time

Saturdays in spring and fall are prime time for Arizona weddings. If your wedding will not take place in prime time, your DJ may consider a reduced rate if it is requested.

3. Number of Hours

Wedding venues may allow you to have access to your reception area for as many as 7 or 8 hours. However, a reception does not last more than 4 or 5 hours. When getting price quotes from DJs, specify the actual number of hours you will require the DJ's services. If you contract a DJ for more hours than you actually need, you will be responsible for the full contracted amount.

4. Number of Guests

From a DJ's perspective, a low-keyed reception for 50 guests has less stress and requires less equipment than a high-powered reception for 200. If you are having a small, simple reception, ask if your DJ will factor that into his pricing.

5. Venue Access

Experienced DJ's love venues with easy access to load their heavy equipment in and out. If your reception venue does not involve parking garages, stairs or elevators, ask your DJ if that advantage can be reflected in his rate.

6. Agencies

Some excellent wedding disc jockeys are represented by agencies. However, when you hire a wedding DJ through an agency, the price you are quoted will be used to compensate several people. Dealing with a DJ directly, rather than through an agency, may better your chances of getting more entertainment value for your money.

7. Upselling

Some DJ services charge extra for dance floor lighting, wireless microphones, extra speakers, etc. This is called up-selling. You will get more value if you hire a DJ who includes these extras at no additional charge or is willing to give you a lower rate by eliminating these extras.

8. Credit Card Processing

Most professional DJ services accept major credit cards. However, it costs the DJ money to process a credit card. Ask about a discount if you are willing to pay by check or cash.

9. Feeding Your DJ

Catering Directors will often ask if you'd like to provide a meal for your DJ. If you feel that's appropriate, ask for a vendor's box rather than including the DJ as part of your guest list. A professional DJ will not have time to sit down to a full course dinner and you'll save $$.

10. Don't Be a Bridezilla!

If you are a fun person and easy to work with, then ask for the "I'm not a Bridezilla" discount. You may get one!

This information is intended exclusively for clients of DJ Billy James and cannot be copied,
reproduced, linked to or utilized for any other purpose without written permission from Billy James.

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10 Tips to Get the Most Value for Your Phoenix Wedding DJ Dollar

10 Tips to Get the Most Value for Your
Phoenix Wedding DJ Dollar