The first thing to know is that I am David Newton. Which means that, when we go on this journey together, you are partnered with the CEO. Secondly, I don't believe in a pre set way of doing weddings; it's not MY big day, it's yours, so I want to hear your plans, desires and ideas, and together we will tailor your dream wedding... because you and your guests will always remember your DJ. This is why, I am proud to say that, so many of my clients have become my friends.
You know that one place that everybody fears: standing up in front of a group of people holding a microphone in their sweaty palm looking into the face of an awaiting audience? Well that scary place is the one place I feel most comfortable.
For more than 20 years I have been there. Up front, public speaking in all arena's, performing stand-up comedy around the world, emceeing and DJing innumerable events. And in doing so I have earned the trust of countless event planners, brides & grooms and many of the biggest names in business by confidently and successfully being the 'front face' of the client on their big event day.
Whether I am being hired as the Master Of Ceremonies at a glitzy gala event in sunny California or helping raise thousands of dollars at fundraisers as the auctioneer all over the United States or taking on the all important role as wedding DJ and emcee on the biggest day of a couple's life and making sure every guest leaves saying that was the best wedding they have ever been to... I make sure to do it with the level of professionalism and care that I would if it were my own event. Besides all of that, a little charm and a South African accent goes a long way too.
Let's be honest, if award winning coordinators, NFL football players, NBA coaches, celebrity Wedding Planner David Tutera, Coca Cola, Sketchers, Macy's, The Breeders Cup, Shock Media, Procter & Gamble, 44 Blue Productions, USC, UCLA, Hot Topic, Air New Zealand and many many other happy couples have trusted me with their event... you can too.
So, can I invite you to watch my intro video... get to know me a little... then let's set up a time to talk :)
SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
"Why can't we just get our friend's cousin to DJ our wedding?"
Honestly, if your friend's cousin is a professional experienced wedding DJ, you absolutely can. Remember, weddings are the greatest day of a couple's lives. There are many once-in-a-lifetime moments that an experienced wedding DJ is used to navigating successfully. The last thing a couple needs is for a precious memory to get messed up due to inexperience, all in the name of saving a few dollars.
"Why do we want a DJ who is also an experienced MC?"
Many DJ companies may look cheaper on paper, but often do not include a professional experienced MC service. A good wedding MC will be the face of the client and is on hand to charmingly greet guests and ask them to silence their cell phones at the beginning of the ceremony, usher quests towards the cocktail hour reception, energetically announce the bridal party in a fun Grand Entrance, mention the parents of the couple to make them feel honored, facilitate speeches, work with the photographers and videographers to make sure all the important first dances are captured... and even announce which hotel bar the after party is going to be in at the end of the night. This is an invaluable service that not all DJs are comfortable with or even experienced at performing well.
"What questions should we be asking ourselves when choosing our wedding music?"
Obviously my big desire as your DJ would be to know what some of your all-time favorite songs to dance to are. Nothing makes me happier that to see the couple having the time of their lives at their own wedding. Choose songs that are going to make you and your crew yell "OMG! This is my jam!" as you grab their hand and run to the dance floor.
That said, the most important, honest question in my experience is: "Do I only want to play music I like or do I want to play music 100 other guests also like?" In other words: "Am I okay letting the DJ play a few songs, that are definite crowd dance floor favorites, even if I don't particularly like them myself, so that we all have a great party?"
"Is all equipment included in the price?"
Simply put, yes it is. Depending on the package deal you choose and the needs of the venue, up to 3 full systems will be set up so that no equipment needs to be moved during the flow of the day/night.
