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Established:	1983
Employees:	25
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About Creative DJs:

Thank you for visiting Creative Deejays on line! We hope you find our site informative and entertaining.

What makes Creative Deejays different?  We are a family run business that believes in 110% customer satisfaction.  We believe in delivering what we promise with no strings attached.  

We are the Largest  DJ entertainment company in the San Bernardino / Inland Empire area that is fully self contained.  We have 17 complete sound systems that are maintained by us and our Disc Jockeys work for us exclusively.  This eliminates the need to rent equipment or sub contract DJs to work our events. 

This results in a higher quality package for our clients.  

Since 1985, Creative Deejays has been providing the very best in DJ entertainment. In the last 5 years, Creative Deejays has tripled in size because our company and staff believe in providing the very best in DJ entertainment while remaining honest, dependable and affordable. Our reputation is that of complete client satisfaction, service, professionalism, & dependability. And we have that reputation because we care!

Our Goals

Our primary goal is to be the leader in CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, constantly improving our service and expanding to meet the needs of our clients and staff. Our overall goal is to contribute to the complete entertainment needs of all people through professionalism, service and genuine concern for the best interests of our clients.

Our Disc Jockeys

We employ a premier staff of Disc Jockeys (or Party Hosts). Each Party Host is experienced at interacting with you and your guests, tastefully involving everyone in the fun, without ever taking the focus off of YOU and the occasion itself!

Our Party Hosts come dressed for the occasion; usually in a tuxedo for formal events, or some other type of formal attire for most others, unless otherwise specified by the client. Of course, if you’re planning a theme party (i.e., beach party, 50’s/60’s party, etc.) we make every effort to fit the theme as well.

Disc Jockey performance and professionalism is tracked through client responses on a weekly basis. Each client receives a "Performance Evaluation" questionnaire following their event. These questionnaires serve to ensure that our clients are completely satisfied with the services we provide. 

Our office staff works closely with each disc jockey and can aid you in the DJ selection that will best match your needs and personality. Our Party Hosts can be seen briefly while performing at events in public locations by calling our office on the Wednesday before the weekend that you would like to view a performance. Our DJs follow our company philosophy of COMPLETE CLIENT SATISFACTION. We pride ourselves on top quality entertainment, offering "a little something for everyone," so that guests of all ages can enjoy the music we provide.

Music

We offer a guaranteed music list, meaning that every single one of our DJs carry every song on the list we send. Each DJ brings a wide variety of music styles for all age groups to enjoy. Extensive selections of the hottest hits of Top 40, Dance, 50’s/60’s Classics, R&B, Country, Rock, Alternative, Swing, Big Band, Latin, Spansih, Novelty Dances... the list is endless.  But of course, we know you may have your own favorites as well. And your requests are always welcome! All music is provided on Compact Disc to provide the best audio performance possible.

Can’t find the right song? There are suggestions for all types of functions on our song lists and our staff is available to help plan the musical details for your wedding ceremony, reception, theme party, or any event where dance music is the entertainment of choice.

Equipment

Each of our sound systems is a professionally designed, visually attractive display with all of the components necessary for exceptional sound quality . 

Each sound system is run through a series of tests by our Equipment Manager prior to the weekend’s performances. In addition to a mixing board, speakers, and amplifier, our systems contain a handheld wireless microphone, 2 CD players and 1 extra backup CD player. We use state-of-the-art equipment to provide our clients with the best in audio, performance and dependability for their event.  

      Set-Up Information

 We customize a sound system for your particular event depending upon the number of guests and the size & characteristics of the room. The console, disc jockey area, and music collection require about a ten foot square area. The client must arrange for two, 6’ tables and have them placed in the performance area prior to the DJ arrival time. We need 2 standard household outlets with electrical current which is 110 volts AC and the outlet must be within 25’ of the DJ table. 

On the day of the event, the disc jockey will arrive approximately one hour before the scheduled start time. The system is set up and tested, then the disc jockey changes into appropriate attire and begins final preparations prior to your guests’ arrival.

Bookings

We believe that hiring a DJ should be simple and fun.  Our policy is to make your experience with our company hassle free.  

All bookings made with Creative Deejays guaranteed and confirmed with a signed contract. You can even book your DJ right from this site. Our contracts are simply written with basic information including who, what where, when, why and how much. We do not charge you for set-up or removal of the equipment. 

Along with a signed contract, a security deposit of up to 50% may be required to reserve the DJ. All deposits are non-refundable if you cancel the event and do not reschedule and apply toward the total balance of the contract that is due on the day of your party.

Planning

We have a knowledgeable staff to help you during every step of your planning process. We want to ensure that every client’s special event is a memorable one! Our office staff is available Monday - Friday, 10am to 4pm,  for your convenience. Please feel free to give us a call!

Finally, it is worth mentioning that though we have a long and very successful company history, we are a relatively young company in the sense that nearly all of our dozen entertainers are in their 20’s to mid 30’s. We tend to hire individuals in this age range because they are young enough to still have the energy and enthusiasm necessary to be a great DJ, but are old enough to have the experience and maturity that makes even the most formal of events succeed.

 We look forward to meeting with you in the very near future to hear all about your plans and dreams for your most important day. We’ll see you on the dance floor!

17 tips to help make your reception GREAT!

As a professional entertainer, I am often asked by brides "What can I do to make my wedding reception better?' I have compiled a list of the most common mistakes made at a wedding reception and suggestions on how to fix them.

1) Don't put the older guests next to the dance floor/speakers. If you have to ask why, then you may want to hire a harpist for the night.

2) Don't cram your entertainment out of the way—your entertainer should be seen. Powerful entertainers will work to get people on the dance floor but they must be seen as part of the action, not just some side show.

3) A party should end when it shouldn't end, not when it should. Ending a party before it dies down leaves everyone with the impression the floor was packed all night. It just feels better when people are left wanting more versus being completely burned out.

4) A "too small" dance floor is better than one that is too big. Why? The answer is simple: It creates the impression, whether real or not, that the floor is full. People are more likely to dance when the crowd on the floor is dense than when they feel like the only ones out there. Take it from the pro who knows about dancing and crowd psychology, not from the banquet manager selling you on why a huge floor is so important. If people end up dancing on the carpet then great they end up dancing on the carpet and the story of your floor being so packed people couldn't even fit on the floor only further reinforces my point.

5) Darker is better than lighter for dancing. People feel like less of a spectacle, less "on-stage" when they think they're harder to see. That's why crime increases at night as well—and yes when some people dance it is a crime. This one works along the same lines of psychology as tip 4.

6) Keep exit doors closed. Doors are inviting and you don't want to invite people outside of the main room. Having them open allows more light into the room which again works against the psychodynamics of the dance floor. Open doors invite people to their cars in the parking lot. You want to keep their focus in the reception room for as long as possible.

7) This is a very general but valid statement: Nicer places, (country clubs, etc.) actually make it harder, especially in the summer and fall months to get people up and moving because they are so pre-occupied enjoying the scenery. Think about it... would you rather enjoy a cold beverage on a breezy deck outdoors amidst the trees or a sweaty dance indoors? It isn't that the night can't be great but all things being equal, nicer venues pull from the floor potential. As a DJ I love playing nicer events and usually do so, as that's my target market; but it can't change simple human nature. If you're having your party/reception at a really nice venue then you'll just want to pay closer attention to some of the other factors to tip the scales in your favor.

8) Bars should always be in the main room. Preferably closer to the dance floor but the floor shouldn’t be in the way of any lines to the bar. If a bar and/or desserts are put outside the main room, then a huge percentage of potential dancers are unavailable. Bars are like kitchens—they draw people to them. If you can help it, don't make your DJ wrestle with the draw of a bar.

9) If you're going to shut the bar down for 30 minutes out of, say, 6 hours, do it during dinner. If you do it at 11:30 then the party will more likely die out, as people will feel that it's time to go.

10) Happy music keeps things going. Keep away from any negative vibes at all. Keep the mood up-up-up.

11) Respect the musical opinions of your local professionals. They do this for a living. Be careful not to cut out all the "cliché" wedding music as you'll find this will negatively impact the dance floor potential. People dance to what they know. A wedding reception is not the time and place to prove to your friends and family that you're into obscure music. You've got a lot of people from all over your family tree that want to have a good time, so let your DJ exercise all his or her tools and really work his or her craft.

12) The entertainment should eat with the guests and not be fed a soggy club sandwich in the janitors closet. From tons of experience, the more my brides and grooms treat me as a guest, the more likely their unpaid guests will respect me too. I find it rather ironic that the nicest venues often have some sort of crapitude (made up word) towards DJs, bands, photographers and video crew and will encourage the bride and groom to shovel them off away from the action during dinner with a plate of moldy (I’m not kidding) cold cuts.

Wouldn’t it make sense that they be right near the action? Not to mention, if you treat your vendors like second class citizens, how do you think that affects their attitudes? Your pros will bend over backwards for you if you just treat them with the same respect you’d treat your guests with. I can tell you now that professional wedding vendors will even do extra for you at no charge when you treat them right.

13) Don't do a dollar dance. The reason is that when the bride and groom are doing this the guests realize they won't be seen slipping out the door. If you must do one, do it early on after the main dances and limit it to 3 songs max.

14) People tend to remember the beginning and the end of an event. That's why your DJ should do a strong, grand introduction. It helps build rapport early on, and if done right and with energy and enthusiasm, it puts him or her in a more powerful position to work your crowd all night.

15) The bride, groom and wedding party set the barometer for the dancing portion of the evening. Prior to the dancing, make sure you've used the restroom, had your smoke break etc and have your entire wedding party on the dancefloor when dancing begins. Your guests will follow suit and your party will be great.

16) Leave the family drama at home. This is a day to celebrate you and your new spouse's big day with friend and family. Avoid negative conversations that may interfere with your day.

17) It is best for any traditional events or speeches to be done and out of the way before dancing begins. In addition, it is important for pictures of the bridal party and bride and groom to be done, when at all possible, before the dancing begins. As a DJ I have seen more parties lose steam because my bridal party is having pictures taken after the bridal dance. Do all the pictures before. It may cost you an extra hour earlier in the day but it will save you from losing a good handful of guests early on in the evening.

18) If you have to cut corners, don't compromise on the entertainment. My clients never complain that they paid too much for my services. Also, know that experience is king. I am a better DJ after every event I do.