WEDDING RECEPTION SERVICES BREAKDOWN

(Estimated Time Allotted for Planning, Performance and Related Services)


Initial Consultation:  0.5 to 2 Hours

Our first face-to-face meeting. (This is where we talk about what you need,
what you’re looking for, and what we can provide for you)

Site Appointment:  0.5 to 1 Hour

Looking over your reception site and discussing the layout and sound 
support issues. (This is only necessary for locations which are new to me)

Second Meeting:  1 to 2 Hours

Our second face-to-face meeting, and first planning session. (This is
where we begin planning the schedule of events for your reception,
finalize your music interests and special requests, and explore some 
creative activities that will make your guests feel more involved and 
entertained.)

Third Meeting:  1 to 2 Hours

Our third face-to-face meeting. (This is where we wrap up any loose ends,
finalize your reception schedule, and cover any new issues or points of 
interest, and begin coming up with a grand entrance script.)

Music Research:  0.5 to 2 Hours

Finding your special requests for the reception events and open dancing.
(This includes tracking down unique requests through various sources.  
All necessary music will be purchased at no additional cost.)

Creating Reception Itineraries:  2 Hours

Typing up custom-made reception itineraries for your final approval.
(This includes faxing, mailing or e-mailing your final agendas ahead of 
time to your other involved vendors.)

Creating the Scripted Grand Entrance Script:  2 to 5 Hours

Typing up and rehearsing your custom-made grand entrance script.
(If desired, this can be delivered in advance for final approval on 
accuracy and appropriateness.)

Creating Custom Back-Up CDs and Playlists:  1 to 2 Hours

Burning custom-made CDs for all the music required for the special 
reception events. (This includes a Reception Events CD and playlist, 
and possible custom formatted background music CD’s.)

Set-up at the Reception Location:  1.5 to 3 Hours

Setting up all necessary equipment, testing it and changing into my 
formal attire. (This includes setting up the main DJ sound system in 
the reception area well before your first guest arrives.)

Performance at the Reception:  4 to 6 Hours

Performance of pre-recorded music, complete event direction services
and master of ceremonies duties. (This includes all music required for
the entire reception, full event coordination behind the scenes of all 
the important details that need to be double-checked in order to ensure
that the reception flow smoothly and a professional spokesperson who will
make all of the necessary announcements with the style and atmosphere 
that you want your guests to experience.)

Pre-Loading, Driving, Un-Loading & Tear Down of Equipment:  2 to 4 Hours


Total Service Hours Provided:  16 to 31 Hours