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Q What type of music do you play? A.
Since we try to make every function unique, our play list is different
for every event. We carry all types of music from every genre and era in
our expansive music library. Our goal concerning music selection at any
given event is to blend three elements: The customer’s recommendations
and selections, the requests of their guests at the show, and some of
the favorites we as professional entertainers have seen work
successfully at past shows. Once you book with Celebrations, we offer
you unlimited access to our resources for choosing music for your
special day.
A. The answer is simple. We have been hired as professionals to keep the party running fun and smoothly. If there’s an empty dance floor, it’s our job to fill it! You as the customer have already provided a glimpse to us of your friends and family’s musical tastes in pre-show meetings and music selection, which is of great help. We welcome crowd requests at all of our shows. Usually about 90% of the requests made by guests are songs that they want to dance to. On rare occasions we will get requests for songs that are not appropriate for the mood of the party (example: being asked to play Metallica after “I Can’t Help Falling in Love”!) where we have to use our discretion and judgment. We refuse to play any songs with any type of lyrics that contain profanity, or have derogatory sexual, racial, or violent themes.
BACK TO THE TOP A. Yes, if you want us to. We are always trying to create new “crowd motivating” dances that gets everyone of all ages involved in your party. All of the things we do are very simple to learn, and everyone who participates ends up having a good time. For birthday parties, corporate functions, and bar/bat mitzvahs, we offer an array of participation games to keep the crowd occupied.
BACK TO THE TOP A. We always make our best attempt to accommodate all musical tastes and selections. However, in the event that there are selections that we are unable to locate for your function (due to being out of print or out of the country, and we have exhausted all means of providing them) you are more than welcome to provide them to your Celebrations DJ. Our music library contains tens of thousands of selections on compact disc. If your selection needs to play on another audio device such as a tape player, record player, etc, please notify our office in advance of your event to insure we bring the proper equipment to play your selections.
BACK TO THE TOP A. Yes we do. In a wedding it is important to have a wireless microphone for any announcements that are going to be made, such as the toast and/or blessing. A wireless microphone allows them to be performed right at the head table. A wireless microphone is also very useful in other party settings, such as during raffles at Jack ‘n’ Jill parties, candle lighting ceremonies at bar/bat mitzvahs, and awards presentations at corporate and holiday parties. Celebrations currently uses Sennheiser Microphones because they offer the best capability to block out other frequencies from other DJs at the hall as well as any local radio station & scanner devices that might cause cutout or interference.
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The standard uniform for Celebrations DJs is a formal tuxedo and vest at
all formal functions unless otherwise requested by the client. Q. Will there be an assistant with the DJ? A.
At weddings there will be an MC and DJ if you choose a DJ/MC package. This
type of combination is recommended for weddings with over 275 guests to
make things go smoothly. At all other Celebrations
functions, we supply 1 DJ.
A. While it is considered proper wedding etiquette to feed all of your vendors (DJ, photographer, etc) as you do your regular guests, it is Celebrations company policy that we do not eat at our functions. We are there to provide entertainment as professionals, not spend the first half of your reception at a dinner table "hanging out". In addition, the price of a meal for a guest may range from $30 to $100 each, and we think it is unfair to ask our valued clients to have to pay that much more for us on top of our normal fees. Some services may claim that
they do not eat at their functions, but Celebrations is the
only company that actually has it as part of their contract
that the client signs. The following is taken directly from
our client contract: "THAT CELEBRATIONS ENTERTAINMENT ACKNOWLEDGES
THAT IT IS COMPANY POLICY THAT EMPLOYEES WILL NOT EAT ANY
MEALS OR FOOD, OR DRINK ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN COURSE
OF THE CONTRACTED TIME AND ANY OVERTIME PROVIDED."
A. You will never not have a Celebrations DJ at your function. We have a staff prepared to deal with any last minute emergencies, and providing someone for your function if there’s an illness or accident your event will always be a first priority to us.
BACK TO THE TOP A. Unfortunately, most halls no longer allow this practice. Clients pay good money to reserve a hall and may get upset to find it’s being used as a meeting place for vendors……would you want strangers at your wedding just showing up? Of course not. Besides, seeing a DJ for a few minutes will not be a true depiction of his capabilities, regardless of how the party is going at that time. The best way to determine if a DJ is right for you is to meet them face-to-face in a professional, business setting. Here you can have questions and requests prepared and are able to have his full attention, which you deserve.
BACK TO THE TOP A. Currently, a new DVD video is available containing actual performance footage and will be shown to you in your personalized consultation meeting at our offices in Springfield, MA. OR CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO NOW!
BACK TO THE TOP A. Company owner Chris DeGray comes with over 20 combined years of experience in entertainment. Chris was Vice President of New England’s largest DJ company for over 5 years and spent over 8 overall years with that company. In addition to being a Professional Disc Jockey, Chris is a proficient close up magician and stand up comedian who has worked with the likes of Adam Sandler, Shaughn Howard, and Dennis Miller.
BACK TO THE TOP A. Your wedding day is important not only because it is the biggest day of your life, but also because you are bringing two new families together with sometimes different cultural backgrounds. Realistically, every wedding is an ethnic wedding, since everybody has some kind of nationality. However, couples often want their reception to be not only a celebration of their love, but also a celebration of their heritage. This may include different wedding traditions and music. We at Celebrations have performed at virtually every type of ethnic wedding. From Italian, Irish, and Polish to Jewish or Spanish, we have the experience it takes to make your day go off without a hitch. Musically speaking, we have vast libraries and unlimited access to all types of ethnic music. In your personal details meeting several weeks before your reception, we will make sure that we discuss all of the musical portions of your reception from social hour and dinner music to specialty dances (ex: polkas, tarantella, hava nagilah, etc).
BACK TO THE TOP A. Party Props are a really cool way to enhance your party atmosphere. They might include an array of items such as leis, hats, sunglasses, maracas, and various noisemakers to motivate your crowd. They might be handed out during a conga line or dance set. It helps your guests “loosen up” by dressing up and really getting into the spirit of the party! We can provide a full selection of these items for your party at your request.
BACK TO THE TOP A. According to national bridal magazines, your entertainment should be booked second, right after you book your reception hall. Most clients who book Celebrations Entertainment for wedding receptions do so 12 to 18 months in advance to assure availability, as we limit the number of performances we do per year to focus more on quality than quantity.
BACK TO THE TOP A. If you choose to have a “light show” at your party, it would look like this: A stand and crossbar setup with an array of several multicolored lights directed on the dance floor area. The advantage to a light show is that it provides an atmosphere to your guests of “Hey, here’s where the party is at!” and helps make some of your guests feel less self conscious about dancing. It makes for a great visual addition to your party and excites the guests to want to stay on the dance floor. The lights we use are all professional grade equipment, and there are no constantly “strobe” type affects that might bother or impede the vision of any guests young or old.
BACK TO THE TOP A. We will hold the date if you have a scheduled appointment with our offices. Due to the fact that most initial consultations book around 1-2 weeks in advance, we hold the date until we get a chance to meet in person so that you have a fair and full opportunity to meet us and learn about our services. We cannot hold dates, however, after the initial consultation is completed unless a deposit is received. The reason is that we conduct many consultations and often have multiple requests for DJ services for same dates and times, and it would be unfair to continually hold dates indefinitely.
BACK TO THE TOP A. We ask for only a $300.00 deposit for all weddings to book with us. Deposits for other functions can range from $50-$150. A contract will be sent out and you will have two weeks to return the signed contract with your deposit. For weddings, the remaining balance is broken down into two easy payments: the first is due 90 days before your reception and the final payment is due in our final meeting two weeks before your reception. We currently accept cash and personal check. Credit card payments may be made through our offices. We currently accept all Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express cards.
BACK TO THE TOP A. We will do our best based on availability to accommodate you. If you have to temporarily put off plans, we will apply your deposit to the new date of your function as long as it is within 1 year of the original date, and the new requested date is available.
BACK TO THE TOP A. When you come in for a meeting, we will go over every section with you and answer every question you have. We cannot for legal reasons send out blank or sample contracts.
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