Let's compare what's "out there" or the "new standard"
What makes a Disc jockey?

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YOUR WEDDING DJ SHOULD NOT LOOK LIKE A FLEA MARKET
A "Basic DJ"  "Generic"
  • Less Than 10 Years as a DJ, working bars , NOT WEDDINGS, Depth of music confined to top 40/Hiphop
  • Uses 1 computer, CDS, an Ipod...or a Smart Phone
    No back up equipment
  • Works another job - DJ’s on the “side”
    Also works a photographer, rents tuxedos, & Videographer  A "Jack/Jill of all trades"
  • No insurance-UNINSURED
  • Requires WIFI for music..No “OWNED” song Library  Unedited songs, or uses a streaming service that may contain explicit lyrics from Itunes, Spotify or Youtube
  • Rents equipment, hence, the up-charges for Sub-woofer, Wireless microphone. Lighting is an "option"  or an upcharge - uplighting per light,
  • Button down top & khakis
  • Learning wedding protocol- No Flow . No broadcast voice or Radio experience
  • No contract..or a price guarantee..the ability to sublet the job..If a better one comes along

The Wed Pro's Basic Package

  • 15 years as a WEDDING DJ
  • 1 computer
  • Back up equipment on call, basics in trailer
  • Works part time
  • Always includes lights with sound system
  • Insured with the minimum.
  • All music owned approximately 35,000 selections- all radio friendly
  • Sub-woofer and tops for each reception ALL owned-DJ lighting ALWAYS included
  • 1 wireless Microphone
  • Seasoned wedding professional
    Suit and Tie
  • Professional voice
  • All pre-planning done in advance
  • All prices and conditions put together in a contract

DJ tommyd.com

  • Excellence since 1985 as a WEDDING DJ,  also working proms, Clubs and Corporate functions. Professional "Radio Voice" controlling & organizing  the flow from start to finish based on the brides preferences
  • 2 computers with one back up On site
  • Back up equipment at the job, with a back up DJ "on call"
  • Full time disc jockey
  • Fully insured- $500,000 liability insurance
  • All music for 33 years owned and “radio friendly” clean versions..No need for wifi or internet at the reception hall..OR a need for cell connectivity
  • Owned- subwoofer and tops for each reception. No screaming at the table. But,  still feeling the beat on the dance floor..Always using DJ lights.
  • Uplighting is free with DJ & photo booth package
  • 2 Wireless Microphones as well as a wireless remote wireless speaker
  • Seasoned professional interacting and coordinating with management, photographers & wedding professionals to insure success for the evening
  • Professional attire-Tuxedo
  • Video Screens for a “through the years" video or live sporting events
  • Karaoke
  • Sub system for a Ceremony in a separate room
  • Set up prior to reception-No FEE
  • Internet pre-planning flexibility for the new couple the week of the wedding
  • All conditions and stipulations put in writing-in advance