Deposit - DJ

MsDiamondPrincess

How much of a deposit did your DJ require? We are meeting with Mr. Music Man tonight and he requires half up front. That just seems like a lot ot me. Most of my other vendors only required $300-$500 with the exception of my venue. He's asking for almost $1000...

banana468

That does seem like a lot.  From what I can recall when we were married, the only vendor that wanted more than $500 was our venue.

You can always ask why the deposit is so high and see if it's open to negotiation.

Mona8

We put down $400 for our DJ. But I have had other vendors require $1000 or more- our venue, photographer/videographer, and some florists I've talked to (but all of these cost more than the DJ also). I think it just depends on the vendor, but definitely see if they're willing to negotiate

Vanessa630

I agree that seems high.  Our DJ deposit was $250

MsDiamondPrincess

Thank you ladies. I feel a little better knowing that it's not just me. I was fine with my venue requiring a bigger deposit of $2000, but I wouldn't have given them half up front either. I am going to call him and have a chat about the deposit.

herb0622

We also booked Mr Music Man. We had gotten the $2000 package, but got a $500 discount from  a bridal show. Our deposit was $750, so yep, he does require half up front. I think the other half is due a month before the wedding.

tannymcgee

We put down $250 for our DJ but we have to pay the rest in full 30 days out (tomorrow, yikes).  

SuMmErKuTiE

We put down $200 for our DJ deposit. Which was only 25% since our DJ was only $800.

Karebear852k3

We only had to put down $100 for our DJ - but he's extremely nice and flexible, about things, so I don't think that's always the norm.  I know for my dress I had to put down 50%....every vendor (not just TYPE of vendor, but vendor in/of themselves) is different - it depends on who you go with and how popular they are and how much money they cost.

mwitter80

He does require half up front. We paid it to him as well.