WEDDINGS Q&A VENDORS

Consider this when planning what most people consider the most important day of your life.
Grab your coffee and take a moment to learn some really cool stuff about what you can expect from a leader. Enjoy.

The Wedding Ceremony
"It's not just the music"
When we are hired to provide ceremony music our staff also acts as the ceremony coordinator. During guest arrival we make ourselves available to answer questions from guests. We direct people to their seats when required. We give the bridal party their cues and make sure everything is on schedule. All of which is discussed with you prior to the big day.

Event Coordinator:
"What DJs should expect to do"
Our staff is ready to completely run your event based on your specifications. Once we've discussed your event with you we follow the schedule and work with the other vendors you have hired. Our job is to be the "clock" during your event. It is our responsibility to see to it that all formalities, announcements, and coordination is taken care of.

Emcee or Master of Ceremonies
"Who does this? Who doesn't?"
Let's be perfectly clear. Our DJs make all the announcements unless you've designated someone to do that for your event. We provide a wireless microphone for toasts, blessing, and any other announcements you need. There are several DJs who do not perform as emcee. The good news is that all of our DJs perform as emcee without missing a beat. It's not as easy as it looks.

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Emergencies:
"What DJ companies avoid talking about"
When we arrive at your event to set up we are coming with the equipment we intend to use and the equipment we hope we don't have to use. You heard right. Our philosophy is simple. "If you don't have a spare tire, you will get a flat." Our DJs carry back up equipment and always arrive in enough time to ensure that the set up and arrangements are ready to go. To have back up equipment is costly. Since most DJs don't carry back up, it's a touchy subject that is often avoided. At Crow, we have invested time, money, and energy in making sure that our back up equipment is ready at all times and performs the same as our regular equipment.

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Music:
"Let's dance"
When a DJ spends most of their time talking about how much music they have, they generally don't have much else to offer. Like a mechanic, you expect your DJ to have the tools he or she needs to perform. With that said, please know that we never promise to have everything. However, what you can bank on is that we will have what you want for your event. Our library contains music from the 1920's to present day. If we do have to get a special song for you just know that when we do, it will be done legally and ethically.

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Illegal Downloads and MP3's :
"The digital revolution"
When your DJ downloads illegal music files and then gets paid to play them he or she is acting unethically. The days of peer to peer music sharing and illegal downloads has long since come to an end in the neutral zone. This means, it's no longer excusable by law. Your DJ, if downloading illegally, is at risk of not showing up to your event due to an arrest. The R.I.A.A. is cracking down on public venues, DJs, and independently owned radio stations across the planet. If you think for a moment that mobile DJs are protected, think again. When you hire us please consider that we pay for our music and videos as we subscribe to different music sources. Ask for details. If you're investing in our services, shouldn't we invest in ourselves?

The Wedding Killer
"Our Favorite"
The American Disc Jockey Association reported that iPods are a wedding killer. To understand this you must first understand that music files from peer to peer networks are often badly compressed MP3 files. (anything under 192kbps) When these same files are played over a set of loud speakers the sound is very bad. When you meet with us please ask us to demonstrate the difference. On top of that, iPods don't motivate people or make announcements. iPods and MP3 players are great in the gym and other places. They are bad at events.

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Insurance:
"Why this should matter to you"
Anyone can be a service provider. Anyone can be a DJ. The list goes on. Since the titles are easy to have, what exactly goes behind them? An ethical DJ company will have an insurance policy that covers at least $1,000,000.00. At Crow, our policy is $2,000,000.00 in coverage for liability. We renew it every year. If you hire a DJ and he or she is not insured, you could be setting yourself up for a nice liability suit if something goes wrong at your event. There's not much more to this. It's just a subject that is overlooked on a regular basis in this industry. It should matter to you.

Bottom Line
"Skipping to the end"
We perform at more than 200 weddings per season. Every event is carefully planned and executed. Make no mistake about it. We will do a great job and we will have fun doing it. It will be a great investment in your reputation as someone who knows what they're doing when hiring a DJ. You get one chance to do it right. We know that before we even show up. You will like our style, approach, and ability to put your event where it needs to be.

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