DJ

1996

2

Cash, Check, Paypal, AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

May 28, 2012

50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Acoustic, Big Band, Classic Rock, Classical, Country, Dance, Folk, Funk, Gospel, Hip Hop, Jazz, Motown, Oldies, Orchestra, Pop, Punk Rock, R&B, Rock, Soul, Strings, Swing, World

Yes

Classy and fun but with a bit of energy!

Black Tuxedo

NO-I'll get it!

1

2

YES! Prepare to spend around two hours in person going over everything from introduction styles to your grand exit.

YES!

YES - Custom Gobos with Bride & Groom intials, Disco Ball, Intelligent lighting, Party Favors, Lighted Dance Platforms, Slide Shows, Plasma TV, Projector Rental

I arrive on average 90 minutes before the start time. If client booked lighting, it's longer depending on the gig. I don't require any tables from the venue. I have a custom case that holds all my gear and is neatly skirted to appear nice. I don't do double bookings! All my energy and passion goes to one client per day!

Just place me next to the dance floor and not in a corner hidden.

No

I Emcee all events

I do NOT eat at functions!

No

I don't charge for O-T

Contact me 813-875-4487 in Tampa Bay or 865-686-8725 in Tennessee

1/3 of the total

Asian, North American, West Europe

 

20 Tips

That will make for a better wedding reception

By DJ/MC Chuck Amstone

 

 

         

 

 

1.      Consider having a seperate Emcee in addition to a DJ. There are many facets to running a wedding from coordinating with all the vendors to engaging the crowd and leading the way. Pulling away from mixing music to do these duties results in a choppy flow.

2.      Don’t cram your entertainment in the corner! Your entertainment should be seen. Professional entertainers will work to get people out on the dance floor. But they must be seen as part of the action, not just some sideshow. Placing us on a stage, in the corner or out of the way from the dance floor is bad advice. Don’t do it!

3.      A Party should end when it shouldn’t end, not when you want it to end. Ending a party before it dies down will leave everyone with the impression that the floor was packed all night. It just feels better when everyone leaves wanting more versus being completely burned out.

4.      A too small of dance floor is better than one that is too big. This creates the illusion that the dance floor is full. People are more willing to dance when the floor looks dense than when they feel they are out there by themselves.

5.      Darker is better than lighter. People feel less of a spectacle when it’s harder to see.

6.      Keep the exit doors closed. Doors are inviting and you don’t want people outside of the main room.

7.      Keep the bar inside. Placing your bar outside the ballroom will be a gathering spot for your guests. Bars are like kitchens, they draw people to them. This will cause your dancing guests to leave the floor. Don’t make your DJ wrestle with the draw of a bar.

8.      Communicate with your DJ! You have heard the phrase “Fail to plan-plan to fail”? There is nothing worse for a DJ (and for you also) than a “rush job”, especially a wedding. Every detail of your reception should be in writing and verified by you.

9.      Don’t place your older guests next to the speakers.

10.  Happy music keeps things going. Stay away from negative tone songs.

11.  Respect the music of your local professionals; we do this for a living. Be careful not to cut out all the cliché’ wedding music. People dance to what they know. A wedding reception is not the place to prove to your family that you are into obscure music. You have a lot of people from your family tree coming from all over that want to have a good time. Let your disc jockey exercise his or her tools.

12.  To eat or not to eat! If you decide that it’s OK for your vendors to eat…Your wedding vendors should eat with your guests and NOT down the hall away from the action.It makes sense to have your pros available at all times.

13.  People tend to remember the beginning and end of an event. Your DJ should consider a strategy on a strong Grand entrance as well as ending your event on a bang!

14.  Smoking will not only kill you… it will also kill your party! Guests who smoke will go in groups and take away any momentum your DJ has created. They will also create a bad flow when dad or another wedding party member has to leave the room to light up only to have the DJ or photographer run outside to get someone important to do a special dance, speech or take a photo. Don’t SMOKE!

15.  Sunset Photos are great! However, I have seen photographers take the entire family outside for what seems like forever. Make sure it’s ok for your DJ to get the remainder of your guests dancing so they won’t leave. Bored guests = guests leaving early!

16.  It is best for any traditions or spot light dances to be done and out of the way before the dancing begins.

17.  In addition… all photos should be done before the dancing begins. I have seen my share of parties lose steam because the photographer wants to take the wedding party outside for photos. Take all your pictures early! This will save your party and a lot of your guests from ending or leaving early.

18.  Do all you can to have your rehearsal dinner two nights before not one night before your wedding! Why? I have seen many weddings where the bridal party was hung over; burned out from the night earlier. This can but not always, play a big part in building some inertia early on in the dance floor trying to get the wedding party started.

19.  If you have to cut corners, don’t compromise on the entertainment. The right entertainment will work professionally to make sure all your guests are having a great time. If you choose the right entertainment… your guests will rave to you about how much fun they had. Rarely if ever… will they say how lovely the chair covers are.

20.  Enjoy your moment as if it were the last day on earth! I have seen so many brides spend their entire reception worrying about things that they can’t control. Enjoy the short amount of time you have, it will go quick! Complain after you get back from your honeymoon!             Fact! Your guests will NEVER Know what you know! They are there to have a good time with you! ENJOY!!!

 

Please visit www.SolidGoldEntertainment.com

Tampa Bay 813-875-4487
Knoxville 865-686-8725