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1. Honest Opinion Needed: DJ Services and Dance Flooring

   

   Discussion by chicky1988 · April 2014 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Reception Forum

   Hey Ladies!! My FI and I are newly engaged and were trying to hammer out details for our budget. And are wondering your opinions about DJ services & dance flooring. To give you a little background: We are having an outdoor ceremony and reception (both same site) w/ ~80 guests. We plan on it being fairly casual (BM's will…

2. Re: Honest Opinion Needed: DJ Services and Dance Flooring

   

   Reply by JMalettas · April 2014 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Reception Forum

    The DJs we looked into, all charged the same prices whether it was a wedding or not. It was based on how long you needed them. Certain things were automatically included regardless, and other things were extra. (Extra lighting, dance floor, etc). The DJ we used didn't charge extra to announce anything, if needed. So shop…

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   Reply by chicky1988 · April 2014 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Reception Forum

   Thanks ladies :) The DJ companies I have talked to range in prices and increase based on how "seasoned" the DJ is (which I completely get) but usually the less seasoned the less interactive/fun they are bc they have less experience. So I think I was just rationalizing going with a less expensive one if I didn't want them…

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   Reply by 00kim00 · April 2014 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Reception Forum

   Several djs we looked at charged an extra fee for weddings for "mc services", dance floor, special lighting, etc. So yes, if you don't need those things then you may pay less. But if you still want him to announce you, tell the guests when the cake cutting starts, call tables up to the buffet, etc., you may not get a…

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   Reply by mysticl · April 2014 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Reception Forum

   Have a dance floor. You don't want to risk someone twisting their ankle in an uneven spot on the lawn.