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Valeriekay23Valeriekay23
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in Texas-Dallas and Ft. Worth
So I've just started my DJ search, and the few people that I've called charge for the equipment in a range of $50 - $300 (flat fee) on top of the hourly charge.  Did anyone else's DJ charge like this too? 
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  • bsn1752bsn1752 member
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    edited December 2011
    Um nope!  My DJ charges a fee that includes everything... Melody and Memories.  I can't say enough about her, she's awesome!

    www.melmemdj.com tell her that Brianna (or the knot) sent you over!
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  • Tiffany618Tiffany618
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    edited December 2011

    I didn't receive any quotes like that...mine were all just a flat rate per hour all inclusive.  Some had options where you could add on lighting equipment and stuff, but not the actual sound equipment.

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  • fallbride1109fallbride1109 member
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    edited December 2011
    I've never heard of that.  But my DJ just had a flat fee period for unlimited time which included everything.
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  • bobbileighbbobbileighb
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    edited December 2011
    Im using Glenn Roush and he just charges a flat fee for his services and the equipment is included.
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  • Valeriekay23Valeriekay23
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks for all the quick responses.  I thought that pricing sounded fishy!
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  • SoonToBeMrsHozSoonToBeMrsHoz member
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    edited December 2011
    My DJ had a flat fee and he included lighting in his charge.
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  • shortgirltxshortgirltx
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    edited December 2011
    We used Melody and Memories and she kind of did charge us for doing our ceremony, which was at a different location than the reception (a block away) so they needed to bring a smaller version of their equipment to hook up, and she came to the reception empty handed.  I think it was an extra $100.
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  • juliebug1997juliebug1997 member
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    edited December 2011
    Most DJs that I've worked with charge the flat rate for their time and that includes the sound equipment.  They often rent lighting equipment on the side and some other A/V stuff so this definitely sounds fishy.
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  • Valeriekay23Valeriekay23
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_dj-question-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:69778c7c-5e5e-41b1-a6a7-ac691bea1170Post:5ebb8fa5-ac2b-425c-999a-d6607d7ba841">Re: DJ question</a>:
    [QUOTE]My DJ had a flat fee and he included lighting in his charge.
    Posted by SoonToBeMrsHoz[/QUOTE]

    Who did you use? I looked on the vendor sticky but didn't see your vendors.
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  • SoonToBeMrsHozSoonToBeMrsHoz member
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    edited December 2011
    Valerie, my DJ primarily specializes in international music  in addition to top 40 music, so he may not be what you are looking for.. but he did great job and is very popular in Dallas.

    His name Keyvan Safa. His regular rate is around $800.

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  • Tiffany618Tiffany618
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    edited December 2011
    Mine included basic dance floor lighting in his fee.   I meant the ones that offer pinspotting and uplighting and other types of lighting as well usually charge extra.
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  • shauna378shauna378 member
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    edited December 2011
    My DJ charges an hourly rate  but does not charge for equipment. 
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  • courtski2004courtski2004 member
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    edited December 2011
    Our DJ (Complete Music)just has a flat fee of $700 for 4 hours, $125 per additional hour (which I'm sure can be negotiated if you need more time) with a $200 deposit. No additional charges for equipment, they provide/set up/tear down.
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  • leasing456leasing456
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    edited December 2011
    I never encountered any DJs with prices like that. I have recommended our DJ to all of my friends and family for their weddings and have heard only positive things... I even got a thank you gift from my last friend that used him! He was very budget family and had all inclusive pricing as well.

    Matt @ www.djsofdallas.com

    Probably can't go wrong with Melodies and Memories either as I have read a ton of great reviews on her, I just haven't personally seen her in action yet.
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