Average DJ cost?

I am in Fort Smith Arkansas and am in need of a DJ but am on a serious budget, any suggestions

I am in Fort Smith Arkansas and am in need of a DJ but am on a serious budget, any suggestions

Does anyone know of a good DJ in the Vail/Glenwood Springs area? Our budget is small, but we love to dance ....Colorado that is.

It all depends on the DJ. Some DJs charge more, but that doesn't necessarily mean they are better or worse. My recommendation is to determine your budget and then find several DJs that have good reviews and meet with them in person. If they won't meet with you, then scratch them off of your list. After meeting a few, you will get a feel for who knows what they are doing and who doesn't, which ones have the personality that fits you and which ones just are not a good fit.

Tyrone is correct about equipment, however, if your venue's reception hall is designed from 500 people or less, then the subwoofers and massive speakers are overkill, and you will be paying for more than you need.

When I got married I used a very professional Av Company called VNV Sounds.Their group of wedding DJs were professional, polite and flexible. They pulled out all the stops to make sure that my guests are on the dance floor when it’s time to party. You can check them out below:

http://www.vnvsounds.co.uk/dj-weddings/

My company is very affordable with this tough economy. Look us up on FaceBook.

Double "KK" Entertainment

Read this to know how much to budget for your wedding DJ....

(blog is specific to the Portland, OR market)

http://www.dreamdayplans.com/2014/02/how-much-should-i-expect-to-pay-for-my.html

I DJ and have never charged over $300 to DJ a wedding. Most of the DJs that charge $1000 or anything outrageous is charging you fro the setup time for lights and other things that you really don't need. Because he purchased 2000 lbs of stereo equipment does not mean you have to pay for the time it takes him to load and unload it. I should know because I have been DJing since I was 16 and been a professional DJ for over 10 years. It is cheaper for you to hire a REAL DJ and find someone else for uplighting. You will save yourself a good $300 - $400. As a DJ my focus is on the music, people, and dance floor. If the music is good you don't need a guy talking in the mic on every song. Whack DJs do this to cover up the junk they mix. Plus those guys play from a playlist they found on the internet. Anyone you hire over $500 is robbing you.

I do them for $300 and that's total but f i have to travel or get a motel for the night price goes up.

$100-$200 per hour is about right here in New England, if they have any type of experience. Personality and MC skills are important, not just equipment or whether or not they provide a photo booth or "uplighting" These are add on's not deal breakers.

You might check out reviews, watch videos and email the dj first. Then have a conversation to see how comfortable you feel before making your decision.

Couples tend to spend about 8% of their total wedding budget on music (ceremony and reception), and the average amount that engaged couples spent on their DJ in 2016 was $1,200.

Costs will always vary regionally, and by the amount of service you are looking for (number of hours, adds on like lighting and special effects, etc.). The best way to get an idea of costs in your area is to look through the WW vendor search for local DJs and checking out their pricing information!

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I found this trusty guide for wedding DJ pricing if anyone wants to look at it. It was helpful for me to find out what to expect when we started planning ours

http://limelightentertainmentnj.com/wedding-dj/ultimate-guide-wedding-dj-pricing-new-jersey/

Our DJ is $950 for six hours.

You are in CT? Who was the DJ?

I'm spending $1300 on mine-Central NJ,he is giving us a discount for prior referrals and usage