Grand Rapids DJ & Photo Booth

THE BEST COOL GREAT WEDDING DJ

ABOUT US

We take your fun seriously. Our DJs act as event coordinators, ensuring everything flows smoothly. From cueing formal dances to working with photographers and caterers, we handle the details so you can relax. We keep your guests engaged from start to finish.

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Your DJ is the MOST important vendor for the reception part of your wedding day. We are more than just DJs, we are professional event managers. Our job is to make your event the best it can be. We are the best option of fun and professional to manage your event.  We do so much more than play music. We act as your day of coordinator during your reception. We take your fun seriously. Meet with us and you will see the difference. This is a career.

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FAQS

Questions to ask your wedding DJ before you book.

Finding the DJ that is the best fit for your event can be very difficult. After all, your DJ is the most important vendor for your reception! The DJ is your advocate between you and all of your other vendors and guests. We know what’s out there from our photo booth & photography work. Even if we aren’t available, we are here to make sure you get the best DJ. Here are the questions we would ask as professionals when hiring a DJ.

Professional DJs will charge $1000 to $2000 in West Michigan. DJ/Photo Booth combos will charge $1750 to $2800. Cost is usually dependent on day of the week, location, added ceremony service, and sometimes number of guests. Professionals will offer a 5+ hour package. 99% of wedding receptions are 6 hours. They will offer overtime at a reasonable rate.

MC/Coordination, Audio, Basic Lighting – suggested for events up to 150, setup/tear down, travel within 45 minutes of 49501. For events over 150 guests we recommend upgrading sound and lighting as needed. We can service events up to 3500 guests.

All professional DJs will expertly handle your announcements. This means not only saying, “We have some toasts tonight,” but also directing the flow, announcing before and asking for applause after each speaker, & coaching them up before they speak to hold the microphone close and speak loudly. They should also have clear and concise announcements. Your DJ should not have a “DJ voice.” This can be described as a Cedar Point ride host or game show host. You should ask them to demonstrate or ask for a video sample.

All professional DJs will coordinate events with your photographer, caterer, photo booth, videographer, & any guests that are needed for any events or dances. In working events with our photo booths, we have seen caterers running up to stop the DJ after he announced the buffet, as they needed to serve salads/bread. This happens very regularly. You definitely want the DJ to be actively communicating upcoming events with any vendors as to make sure nothing is missed.

Your DJs sound system should include two main speakers(vocals/instruments) and one sub woofer(bass,) 2 or more wireless microphones, mixer/controller, computer & backup, amplifier with backup or powered speakers.

Ask to see pictures of what their equipment set up will look like at your event.

All professionals will help you with anything they can. This includes, room layout, event timing, playlist, etc. Your DJ should have planning paperwork which helps you organize the night.

Our dance floor theory is to please women. Women are 90% of the dance floor at almost all events. We also like to start in the 60s (and work our way up,) as we know older guests leave earlier. We can then please the most amount of people possible with the short amount of time we have. The dance floor is always in a state of rotation or adjustment. We are constantly connecting songs to what’s currently working or not working to maintain the dance floor. We are also aware or the other areas of the room. The dance floor isn’t always your best indicator of success. Some groups like to talk, drink, play lawn games, etc. We want to see people having a good time everywhere, not just the dance floor.

Yes. All professionals will have a contract for your date. The contract should clearly state costs, date, location, what client needs to provide, cancellation terms, payment policies. All without lots of legal jargon.

Our retainer is 50% of your total contract Be leery of any service which has a deposit higher than this. This might be an indicator that clients might try and cancel with them often. Some services have deposits as high as 100%.

Yes. On site ceremonies are very popular. We offer a separate smaller sound system with lapel microphone for ceremonies.

We almost never perform more than one event per day per DJ. If there is no risk associated, we might. An example would be a sporting event in the morning then a wedding starting in the evening. We are at 300-350 events per year over all of our services offered. We have no idea how many weddings total we have been a part of.

The only additional charge we would have is our screen and projector rental. This is popular for slide shows and is rented usually 10 times per year. We do have a small travel charge for events far from our base.

Yes and no. We serve a wide variety of clients, including trivia nights, karaoke, nightlife, corporate events, and private events such as weddings. You’re more than welcome to attend one of the public events we provide services for. However, we would never invite someone to another person’s wedding or private event. Keep in mind that each type of event has a unique style and format. If you’re a wedding client attending a trivia night, your goal should be to meet the DJ, say hello, and see if you connect energetically—not to expect a packed dance floor.

Contact Us

Get In Touch Here. We have extremely high email volume (this means we are awesome). Calling/texting Is the best bet if you would like to speak with someone immediately. Make sure in your email or text, you put as many details as possible. What is your event date? Event type? What time will your event take place? Where will your event will be held? How many guests will be there? Special instructions?

Mailing Address

225 Michigan St NW Grand Rapids Mi 49501

Phone

(616) 406-9772

Email

partytime@djgrandrapids.com

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