A Touch of Class Entertainment
PO Box 1232, Red Oak, GA 30083
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Services: PhotographyDJWedding Planning

 
About
Professional Disc Jockey Service with 30 years experience providing music for all occasions, using outstanding Vending Networking Group providing:

Photographers at a minimum rate at $800.00 to $2,000.00 depending on number of invited guests.

Catering Food cost can vary $15.00 to $30.00 dollars per plate seated dinner or $2,000.00 to $5,000.00 Buffet Style dinner.

Disc Jockey’s minimum price starts at $400.00  to $1,200.00 per 4 hour event, Wedding Ceremony & Wedding Reception.

Wedding & Event Planners deposit start at $300.00, which includes placing a deposit on Banquet Halls, DJ’s, Catering, Photographers, Wedding Supplies.

If you have any questions please contact us at (Cell: 770-369-3926)  Gary L. Tate  Consultant / Disc Jockey.

E-mail Address:  garytate06@comcast.net
Website:  www.atlantaweddingsbridegroom.com

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Endorsements
A Touch of Class Entertainment is professional and easy to work with. They have friendly staff and provide excellent services. I would recommend them to all of my family and friends. Natalie, Arranged to Eat
Fabulous company.

Frequently Asked Questions for DJ
What music genres are in your collection?
60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Classic Rock, Country, Funk, Gospel, Hip Hop, Jazz, Motown, Oldies, Pop, R&B, Rock, Soul
 
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
 
Describe your DJ style:
Able to Format and play all types of Music, Pop, Oldies, 70's, 80's, 90's, Jazz, Swing, Country, need 30 to 40 requested songs from Client to provide Music for each Wedding, Party, Prom, etc.
 
What is your usual attire?
My Dress Attire depends on the Bride, they request casual or Tux and Tie. During Weddings I'll provide dress code to DJ's, and have my Wedding Planners check there attire.
 
If you do not have one of the songs pre-requested by the client, do you require that they provide it?
Enjoy having Couple provide a pre-requested songs, DJ's have alot of Songs to play and unable to locate that special song. Whenever I DJ at a International Event the guests provide the CD's to play.
 
How many other DJs do you work with?
Have a total of 5 Dee-Jays in my Networking Group.
 
What is the minimum amount of time you will DJ for?
Normal time is 4 hours, and we charge an extra 50 to 100 per hour, minimum hour is 2, which allow myself to do 2 Weddings or 2 Parties on the same day.
 
Is the client able to meet the DJ before booking?
It's important to have the Bride meet the DJ's & myself, enjoy having Bride give feedback and her list of Songs, 1st Dance, Cake Cutting. It's her special day and everything has to follow her Program.
 
Do you specialize in any ethnic or international events?
Currently work at 4 Hotels part-time as a Banquet Server & Bar Tender, had a chance to DJ at a Indian Wedding, Latin Parties, normally hire DJ's that specialize in International Events.
 
Do you bring your own equipment?
Yes, I bring my Own equipment, my assigned DJ's have there own Equipment also, or they can rent equipment from my other DJ's.
 
What (if any) special equipment, such as disco balls or lighting, is offered with your service?
Special equipment can be added with an extra charge, most DJ's rent Lasers, Bubble Machines, Disco Ball, Lighting, etc. My assigned Club DJ's don't use these items on a regular basis.
 
How much time do you usually need to set up? Do you require that the site or client provide a table for you to set up on?
Require only 1 hour to set up equipment, Normally arrive 2 hours early, need 1 hour to set up and 1 hour for my sound check and get dressed, might return home or call my DJ's if there's a equipment problem. Please have Site or Couple provide a Table.
 
Do you have any extra space requirements?
Space requirements not a problem, average DJ need a Table and electricity to begin each event.
 
Do you usually emcee the event or talk between songs?
Only Emcee whenever requested by the Bride, I'll talk to interact with the guest (Electric Slide, Cha, Cha Slide, etc). Soon as I receive the Program I can announce everything Bride request.
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
If the Bride states in the Contract my DJ's required to have a "Meal" I'll tell them to play Jazz music while eating. (No Breaks).
 
Will you arrange for recorded music to play during your breaks?
If my Wedding Planner calls me and states that the DJ is playing recorded music on his or her break. I'll bring my equipment and send the DJ home, I'll make a "Note" of this and inform all DJ's.
 
What is your backup plan in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
I have several Replacement DJ's for each event, excellent Customer Service and Professional. I'll Format the Music and instruct and Train all DJ's.
 
What is your overtime rate?
Overtime rate $50 to $100 per hour, economy and gas, travel. Wedding Planner also provides assistance in Overtime rates sometimes the rate may start at $0 to $100 per hour depending on the DJ.
 
Do you charge for travel expenses? If yes, how much do you charge?
With the Economy and Gas, we might $1 to $2 per mile. Wedding Planner will delete that Charge and provide transportation for the DJ's.

Frequently Asked Questions for Photography
What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary, Photojournalism, Portraiture, Traditional / Posed
 
What do your packages include?
Custom Graphic Design, Digital Files, Matted Prints, Negatives, Prints, Proof CD of All Images, Video Montage
 
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
 
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Depends on what the Bride is requesting, I'll set up an appointment with 2 or 3 Photographers to allow the Bride to choice the best person to take pictures.
 
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
Budget will dictate alot of things, sometimes Photographers have to bring a few assistants to set up Softlight, Candlelight, Overcast, etc. Yes, we can provide those services.
 
Is your media preference film or digital?
My Photographers can provide (Film, Digital).
 
How many photographers do you work with?
I have a Networking List of 6 Photographers.
 
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes, I'll help my Wedding Planner set the room, Table & Chairs, Brief my Photographers, set up my DJ Equipment, provide Customer Service and Clean up and Thank the Bride & Groom, Family.
 
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I'll Book Photographers for 1 assigned Wedding, if the Photographer cannot complete the Wedding I'll locate the Professional contracted Photographer to stay til the end of the Ceremony.
 
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Provide Bride a list of 2 Photographers in case of an Emergency, I'll book a Photographers as a Banquet Server with Catering. $10,000 or $20,000 Wedding will have 2 Photographers.
 
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Photographer will show case his or her equipment with the Bride and provide a demonstration on how the Camera works, etc.
 
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Photographers will always have back-up equipment in case of a malfunction, going to get that in writing.
 
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Price of Photographers will depend on Wedding Planner or the Budget of the Bride, depends on how many guests are invited.
 
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Hourly rate, $50 to $100 per hour, depending on Wedding Planner cost may change $0 to $100 per hour.
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Photographers are paid to take pictures, Bride, and Wedding Planner can authorize breaks.
 
Do you charge for travel?
Economy & Gas, have to charge for travel, Wedding Planner will delete that charge and provide transportation.
 
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Depends on the amount of Proofs, Photographer will explain to the Bride exact date to receive Proofs.
 
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Photographer will receive a list from the Bride reference Proofs, (thumbnails, CD-ROM, Contact Sheets, Website, etc).
 
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Photographer and the Bride will set up a time limit.
 
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Photographer and the Bride will sign a contract on Copyrights.
 
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Photographer and the Bride will sign a contract on publishing rights.
 
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Photographer and the Bride will explain the procedure on providing Digital File, Negative, and copies of negatives, while signing a contract.
 
Will images be available for viewing online?
Photographer will ask the Bride about the Online Gallery.
 
What kind of albums do you offer?
Photographer will show case several albums to the Bride.
 
When will the client get the final album?
Photographer will determine the delivery of the "Final Book".

Frequently Asked Questions for Wedding Planning
What types of weddings do you accommodate?
Civil, Destination, Double Weddings, Military
 
What wedding planning services do you offer?
Partial Planning
 
How many planners do you work with?
Currently work with 5 to 6 Wedding & Event Planners, 2 in each county, to book Banquet Halls in a timely manner.
 
What style of wedding do you specialize in planning?
Budget will dictate the Planning of all Special Weddings.
 
Do you support or cater to any specific religions?
We provide support to specific religions, have to be careful, all cultures to things different, example: Jewish Weddings are special everything has to be Blessed.
 
What sizes of weddings have you coordinated in the past?
Over the years at my Hotels, 1,000 Indian Wedding, Banquet Halls 100 to 500 guests. Had to Dee-Jay at 2 Weddings in the same building and help re-set the room.
 
Which venues have you worked at or are familiar with?
throughout the years I've set up Hotel Banquet Halls for 2,000 to 4,000 guests, Weddings, Parties, Proms, Special Events, Sporting Events, Wedding Receptions, each Venue is time consuming and it's important to have a Professional Staff to ensure the Event starts on time. Vendors must coordinate and arrive in a timely manner, important to have a meeting the day before to go over last minute details to eliminate confusion.

Additional Questions and Answers
Please seat down and Plan a Budget for the Wedding Planner, he or she has to Book a Banquet Hall, Food for Catering, Disc Jockey, Photographer, Please provide a
list for the Wedding Planner.  Once all Vendors sign his or her contract and paid a Deposit, request a meeting to explain the location and the Bride & Groom attire
at Wedding, Photographer has to take pictures.

1.  What time does guests arrive at Reception.
2,  Location of Event (Address, Name of Banquet Hall, Phone Number).
3.  How many guest being invited to special event 50, 100, 500, etc.
4.  Request DJ to make announcements, and specify dress attire for DJ & Photographer.
5.  Dinner starting time, Cake Cutting, Bride & Groom 1st Dance, Throwing bouquet, Garter Toss.

We provide "One Stop Shop" which cost less, whenever Bride locate another Vendor they purchase items at a higher cost, enjoy providing excellent Customer Service
and Professional Vendors to Start and Complete all Events.  If have any Questions Please contact me (Gary L. Tate) at 770-369-3926.

Tips and Advice
Planning a Wedding takes time to prepare, provide Wedding Planner with your colors, number of guest attending, very important to check Banquet Hall to accomodate
the amount of guest attending.  The Ballroom or Banquet Hall going to require Linen, Silver, Glass ware, please start with setting the room first. 

Catering of the Food, I prefer to set up a Buffet style dinner which allow guest to quickly eat there meal in a timely manner, plus it saves the Bride alot of money.
Having a Plated dinner only limits the amount of food a guests receives, having a Buffet each guest can pick and choose his or her own meal.

Disc Jockey cost start at $400 to $2,000 depending on bringing extra equipment, hours of Music played, may require extra equipment, sometimes DJ’s play music
for Wedding Ceremony & Wedding Reception.  Plus research music for the Bride & Groom, Family & Friends. 

Photographer has to make sure the "Lighting" is perfect and bring the proper equipment to take excellent pictures, his or her price start at $1,500 to $3,000.
If you want the best pictures I am a firm believer in getting the best Photographer.

Banquet Halls & Ball Rooms are very important, Wedding Planner normally Book events with Linen, Silver, Glass ware included which saves the Bride money,
most Planners book events at 4 to 5 hours per Wedding, and the Overtime hour can be costly.  Booking Banquet Halls cost $2,000 to $5,000, Booking a Wedding at
Hotels will cost more, check with Wedding Planner because everything is included at a set price  $5,000 to $10,000.