Comments on: Whose Your DJ? [Thoughts on Weddings and DJ Entertainment] http://www.aflairforaffairs.com/blog/2009/03/15/whose-your-deejay-thoughts-on-weddings-and-dj-entertainment/ Planner's Blog by Elisa Delgardio CSEP, PBC {A Flair for Affairs®} Orlando wedding planner and certified special event professional blogs about the event industry, weddings and favorite inspirations. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 03:26:03 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Elisa http://www.aflairforaffairs.com/blog/2009/03/15/whose-your-deejay-thoughts-on-weddings-and-dj-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-395 Elisa Sat, 08 May 2010 18:55:20 +0000 http://www.aflairforaffairs.com/blog/?p=45#comment-395 Thanks for your comments Jay! I hope we're able to help people make better choices about their entertainment arrangements. Thanks for your comments Jay! I hope we’re able to help people make better choices about their entertainment arrangements.

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]]> By: Jay Congdon http://www.aflairforaffairs.com/blog/2009/03/15/whose-your-deejay-thoughts-on-weddings-and-dj-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-394 Jay Congdon Tue, 04 May 2010 23:23:26 +0000 http://www.aflairforaffairs.com/blog/?p=45#comment-394 Thanks for speaking the plain truth, Elisa. It's heartbreaking for a professional DJ to know that there are bottom-feeders out there who work for beer money, do a horrible job, and every week send a new army of disgruntled party guests out into the world to proclaim that all DJs are cheesy and obnoxious. When someone asks me why they shouldn't just use an iPod for their wedding music, three things come to mind: 1) If iPod wedding receptions are successful, why are there no videos on YouTube of successful iPod receptions? 2) When someone tells me they went to a wedding, enjoyed prime rib for dinner, and were entertained by an iPod, perhaps then I'll believe the couple who says they chose an iPod because they wanted control over the music. Until then, I'll believe their only consideration was price. 3) You see articles all the time that say the iPod will replace the wedding DJ. But a quick search of most frequently used Google Search Terms reveals fewer than 3,000 people per month, worldwide, search "iPod Wedding," while millions search "Wedding DJ." I guess we wedding DJs still have a few weeks left. Thanks for speaking the plain truth, Elisa. It’s heartbreaking for a professional DJ to know that there are bottom-feeders out there who work for beer money, do a horrible job, and every week send a new army of disgruntled party guests out into the world to proclaim that all DJs are cheesy and obnoxious.

When someone asks me why they shouldn’t just use an iPod for their wedding music, three things come to mind:

1) If iPod wedding receptions are successful, why are there no videos on YouTube of successful iPod receptions?

2) When someone tells me they went to a wedding, enjoyed prime rib for dinner, and were entertained by an iPod, perhaps then I’ll believe the couple who says they chose an iPod because they wanted control over the music. Until then, I’ll believe their only consideration was price.

3) You see articles all the time that say the iPod will replace the wedding DJ. But a quick search of most frequently used Google Search Terms reveals fewer than 3,000 people per month, worldwide, search “iPod Wedding,” while millions search “Wedding DJ.” I guess we wedding DJs still have a few weeks left.

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]]> By: bryan http://www.aflairforaffairs.com/blog/2009/03/15/whose-your-deejay-thoughts-on-weddings-and-dj-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-14 bryan Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:43:00 +0000 http://www.aflairforaffairs.com/blog/?p=45#comment-14 so unfortunately true Elisa...<br/><br/>Bryan Taylor<br/>TagasEvents.com so unfortunately true Elisa…

Bryan Taylor
TagasEvents.com

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]]> By: Jason http://www.aflairforaffairs.com/blog/2009/03/15/whose-your-deejay-thoughts-on-weddings-and-dj-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-13 Jason Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:21:00 +0000 http://www.aflairforaffairs.com/blog/?p=45#comment-13 That is an amazing point! This is the cycle in which this breeds. Future brides see un-professional DJ/emcees at weddings and think that is the only thing out there. They track down the information and think everything will be ok as long as they pick the music. It just doesn't work that way. <br/><br/>End of the day, brides want their day their way. It is their money and their experience. I have found the when I go to weddings the only thing I remember from them is whether the food was good or not and if I had a fun time! Your entertainment is what makes it fun or not! IPod, professional DJ, or a full band, think about your guests. They came there to see you and celebrate your day with you. Be aware of them and what they may like. Don't just think of yourself. You will find that your guest will talk about your wedding as one of the best that they have ever attended. That is an amazing point! This is the cycle in which this breeds. Future brides see un-professional DJ/emcees at weddings and think that is the only thing out there. They track down the information and think everything will be ok as long as they pick the music. It just doesn’t work that way.

End of the day, brides want their day their way. It is their money and their experience. I have found the when I go to weddings the only thing I remember from them is whether the food was good or not and if I had a fun time! Your entertainment is what makes it fun or not! IPod, professional DJ, or a full band, think about your guests. They came there to see you and celebrate your day with you. Be aware of them and what they may like. Don’t just think of yourself. You will find that your guest will talk about your wedding as one of the best that they have ever attended.

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