My frequently asked questions
Although
I
have
tried
to
make
my
website
as
informative
as
possible,
there’s
lots
of
information
that
I
just
can’t
cover
in
the
normal
pages, have a look through my frequently asked questions for any questions that you may have.
If there’s anything you wish to ask that isn’t covered here, please do not hesitate to contact me. I’ll do my best to assist you.
FAQ
Why Should We Book You? What Makes You Different?
I'm
sure
you've
been
busy
looking
around
the
internet,
looking
at
what's
available
and
fee's
involved
in
supplying
your
wedding
entertainment.
As
you've
probably
discovered
there
are
literally
thousands
of
DJ's
out
there, all
range
from
hobbyist's,
semi-
professional and professional.
I
am
a professional
wedding
specialist, I
do
not
have
another
job
and
certainly
do
not perform
at
your
wedding
as
a hobby.
Weddings,
unlike Birthdays
are
a
unique
one
off
event.
Hire
a
bad
DJ
for
your Birthday,
you've
got
next year
to
try
again. Hire
the
wrong DJ for your wedding, you'll have those memories forever!
So what makes me different?
To
put
it
simply,
it's
not
just
about
playing
music.
It's
about
ensuring
your
wedding
gels
together,
not
disjointed
and
flows
into
transitions
smoothly.
Of
course
the
music
plays
a
essential
role
in
ensuring
your
wedding
is
remembered
for
all
the
right
reasons.
Play
the
wrong
music
then
your
wedding
will
have
no
atmosphere, your
guests
will
be
sitting
down
and
ending
up
making
their
excuses to leave.
I have
spent
nearly 30
years
developing
my
craft,
and
I
have
and
will
continue
to
undertake
specific
training
to
ensure
I
can
give
my
very best performance and ensure your wedding is truly unique, personal, and memorable.
"It's not what you do, it's how you do it!"
Working
with
you
at
every
step, ensures
that
all
the
important information
that
I
need
is
done before
your
wedding
so
you
can
enjoy
your
day
without
any
interruptions
from
me,
and
also
ensuring
that
your
wedding
will
be
like
nothing
any
of
your guests
would
have
experienced or seen before.
Phenomenal
weddings
don't
just
happen.
They
take
countless
hours
in
meetings
and
preparations,
something
that
a
part
time
DJ
simply
couldn't
provide
to
the
same
standard.
Beware
of
anyone
who
states
that
they
can
provide
"the
same
for
less"
because
simply
put, they can't.
If
you're
looking
for
the
cheapest
possible price,
my
services
will
not
be
for
you,
that's
not to
say that
I
am
expensive!
my
fee's
will
probably
still
be on
par
with that
of
your
other
professional
wedding
suppliers,
however
the
percentage
to
the
responsibility
to
the
success of your event, my fee is a bargain!
Your
wedding
will
end
one
of
two
ways,
it
will
either
fizzle
out
leaving
a
handful
of
people
roaming
around
or
sitting
and
talking,
or
end
with
a
bang,
lots
of
your
family
and
friends
around
you
celebrating
the
end
of
a
very
emotional,
and
happy
day.
I
am
sure
you'd
prefer the latter. I can help to ensure this happens. Leaving your guests wanting more!
So,
if
you
are
looking
for
a
truly
memorable
wedding
that
will
leave
you
with
a
lifetime
of
happy
memories,
I
would
love
to
hear
from
you, in the meantime why not
see what my clients have to say!
or
download my brochure.
Our venue is supplying our master of ceremonies for free!
The
toastmaster
services
that
will
be
offered
by
your
venue
will
be
a
very
limited
service
involving
usually
very basic
introductions namely "please be upstanding for your bride and groom"
The
service
that
I
provide
you
will
be
meaningful,
warm
and
personal,
involving
meeting
and
greeting
your
guests,
personal
sincere
introductions
and
helping
with
forming
a
receiving
line
etc.
There
is
a
whole
list
of
what
I
will
do
as
your
master
of
ceremonies
completely
out
performing
the
service
that
the
duty
manager
or
a
staff
member
will
provide
you,
without
taking
any
of
the
lime
light away from you.
As your master of ceremonies I will
•
Help form a receiving line (if required)
•
Introduce you formally into the room
•
Create energy and exciting grand entrance
•
Liaise with all the staff and suppliers
•
Assist your photographer with a final group photo (if required)
•
Ensure everyone knows what's about to happen
•
Announce of say grace (if required)
•
Help with nervous speakers before the speeches
•
Microphone technique training for the speakers
•
Formally introduce the speakers and announce toasts
•
Help and assist with anything you need
•
Introduce and explain the cutting of the cake
•
Bring the formalities to a close
•
Invite everyone back in for the evening celebrations
•
Welcome your evening guests
•
Introduce and invite you onto the dance floor for your first dance
•
Introduce other formal dances (if required)
•
Announce the traditional throwing of the bouquet
•
Bring the evening to a close, full of love and emotion
I
will
undertake
the
roll
of
your
master
of
ceremonies
from
the
point
of
inviting
your
guests
to
be
seated
for
your
wedding
breakfast
and assisting your photographer with a final group photo if required.
Can you hold the date while we decide?
Unfortunately,
I
am
unable
to
hold
a
date
without
sending
a
contract.
Upon
sending
out
the
contract
you
will
have
5
days
to
return the signed contract to secure your date.
I
cannot
guarantee
that
the
date
will
still
be
available
after
this
period,
but
will
endeavour
to
contact
you
should
another
couple
be
interested in the same date. However cannot be guaranteed should another couple decide to book and pay a deposit on the spot.
Have you undertaken any formal training?
As
a
wedding
specialist,
I
have
undertaken
and
continue
to
undertake
specific
wedding
master
of
ceremonies
training
courses
and
wedding
related
seminars.
The
Marbecca
training
I
have
undertaken
is
regarded
as
one
of
the
very
best
within
the
industry
and which only a handful of DJ's have undertaken in the UK.
I
took
the
initial
Bronze
Marbecca
master
of
ceremonies
training
in
2013,
and
I
am
progressing
further
by
attending
the
Silver
Marbecca training in 2014.
Again a testament of the dedication and determination I provide in making your wedding a resounding success.
How much do you charge?
My
fee's
are
based
on
the
service,
professionalism
and
the
amount
of
time
that
I
put
into
the
preparation
of
your
wedding
to
make sure that everything runs smoothly and your special day is just that - a magical day to remember for all the right reasons.
If
you're
simply
looking
for
the
cheapest
entertainment
you
can
find,
then
my
services
will
not
be
for
you.
However
if
quality
is
the
more
important
to
you
than
the
lowest
price
then
please
contact
me
so
that
we
can
get
together
or
arrange
a
Skype
consultation
so
that you can tell me all about yourselves and how you envisage your wedding.
With
that
in
mind,
my
multi-award
winning
services
currently
starts
at
just
£645.00
for your evenings
EXTRAordinary
entertainment.
The earlier you book me, the more you'll save from future rises in my fees.
Your more expensive than other quotes we've received?
Average DJ's charge average fee's. Your wedding is a once in a lifetime event, an event that cannot be recreated.
As
I
specialise
in
weddings
-
in
fact
weddings are
the
only
events
that
I
perform
-
so
I
fully understand
the
up
most importance
of
creating an
amazing
wedding.
My
business
and
livelihood
relies
on
my
performance
in
creating
you an
amazing
wedding
that
you
and your guests will love. after all your guests are my future clients.
I don't consider your wedding as average, in fact I'm sure that when organising your wedding you don't describe your wedding as an
average wedding!
You
want
your
wedding
to
be
fun,
memorable
and
unique.
Great
weddings
don't
just
happen
-
they
take
meticulous
planning and
that's
exactly
what
I
do.
I
put
countless
hours
of
preparation
of
planning
and meetings in
your
wedding
to
ensure
that
your
wedding
is not just perfect but absolutely breath-taking.
For your reassurance, my services come with a full money back guarantee.
All of my previous clients knew they could have chosen a cheaper alternative, however, they all chose not to after meeting with me.
When
you
convert
my
fee's
per
guest,
it
costs
on
average
of
33p
per
hour
to
entertain
your
guests.
Find
out
more
about
this
and
what goes into making your day successful here.
So
when
I
get
asked
why
am
I
more
expensive
than
average
DJ's
I
reply,
"Of
course I'm
the
most
expensive!
Your
event
is
worth
it
and requires it. As a percentage of the budget, it's not out of line. As a percentage of the responsibility for success, it's a bargain"
Do we have to pay a deposit?
I
f
you
decide
to
hire
me
for
your
special
day
-
I
will
require
a
30%
initial
payment
of
the
booking
value.
I
will
issue
all
the
relevant paperwork and invoice for the payment and you will also be sent a receipt for your payment.
Will you provide us anything in writing?
All
bookings
are
secured
in
the
way
of
a
contract.
All
of
my
terms
and
conditions
will
be
stated
on
the
contract
along
with
all
the details of what I will be providing, performance times etc.
I
now
send
contracts
through
email
for
e-signature.
However
you
will
also
receive
a
paper
signed
copy
in
your
booking
pack
upon
booking.
Our venue needs proof of your PAT & PLI
Great! and quite rightly so.
You
can
find
all
the
details
within
your
wedding
pack
that
I
sent
to
you
upon
booking
my
services,
however
you
may
also
download
my certifications via this website via the menu on the left, under legal.
My Money Back Guarantee!
I
offer
a
unique
money
back
guarantee
if
you
feel
I
didn’t
do
my
very
best
for
you
or
didn’t
deliver
upon
my
promises
to
you.
Over my 30+ years experience I have never had to repay a penny. But how many other suppliers have offered this guarantee?
Have a question not answered here?
No
problem,
let’s
talk
:)
Get
in
touch
with
me
via
email
or
give
me
a
call
to
discuss
any
aspect
of
your
wedding
enquiry.
I’d
love
to hear from you and discuss your wedding with you without obligation.
Still have questions?
Check out my frequently asked questions below
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