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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Disc Jockeys

Q: How much does a DJ cost to play at my wedding?

A: Well, generally speaking most of the wedding DJs go out for $150 per hour with a 4 hr minimum. These are wedding DJs who have done many weddings for A Classy Affair Entertainment.

Q: Can I get a discount because my event is on a Friday or Sunday?

A: Yes! You may receive a discount based upon the about of traffic we generally receive with regards to the day of the week and the month.

December is a corporate party month and we have more business than we have DJs. So in December we really do not discount very much at all.

Saturdays are the busiest days of the week and we don't discount on Saturdays either. Fridays, however, are not as busy so we are open to giving you a discount.

On Sundays it depends on a number of factors, for example a Sunday in March might be slower than a Sunday in December.

Q: What if I'm on a budget, can I get someone (DJ) cheaper?

A: Yes, the price reflects the DJs ability, skill level and experience. The saying is true "You get what you pay for." However, if you just need music and are willing to compromise a professional DJ in a tux for a guy in a shirt and tie; or a DJ who is smooth on the microphone vs. a DJ who may not have the ability to make announcements or introductions very well Then you have the option of choosing a DJ for less money. But remember, if you pay less most likely you will get less - that's the way most businesses are run.

Q: Will I get to meet with the DJ before my wedding?

A: Yes! You will get the opportunity to meet with the DJ before your wedding. Either at our San Jose office, at the actual location of your reception, or even at a local Starbucks or restaurant.

Q: Can you guarantee that the DJ will be on time?

A: Yes we give our guarantee that the DJ will be on time to your event. All DJs are required under written contract to arrive at least 1 (one) hour prior to start time.

Q: I don't feel that I need the DJ to play music during the dinner or cocktail hour and I want to save money and have him show up and play music when the dancing starts, is that ok?

A: Yes, however, we feel that it is in your best interest to have the DJ show up before your guests arrive. Why? because the last thing that your guests expect to see is a DJ on his knees in jeans taping up his cords or testing the microphone.

Also keep in mind, that your DJ will arrive exactly one hour prior to start time. This is fine if there is a rear entrance leading directly to the DJ area. However, if the DJ has to roll his equipment in with a hand truck and bump into your guests while they sip on their Merlot or Martinis, it makes for a poor and cheap statement about the company (A Classy Affair ) and the person who is throwing the party (you). Many times we will turn down jobs because of these tough situations.

Also keep in mind, there will be no music played so it will be drab and boring and very noisy like a cafeteria. There will be no microphone to say a welcoming message or a toast.

Q: Why can't the DJ just arive early to set up and not get paid until he starts the music for dancing?

A: It doesn't work quite that way. The DJs time is important to him, just like your time is important to you. So, therefore the client must pay for the extra time outside the normal one (1) hour set up time he is normally allotted. This "waiting around" time is usually less than a "performance time" hourly rate.

Q: What happens if the DJ is sick nd cannot make it to the event?

A: A Classy Affair Entertainmnent always has a back-up DJ in the wings so to speak, ready for action. This DJ is trained and ready to cover a gig in an emergency situation. We carry a pager 24/7 and the Service Agreement has the pager number on it just in case.

Q: How does A Classy Affair Entertainment compare to other companies which are similar?

A: We think that the difference between us and "them" is the level of service you receieve from A Classy Affair Entertainment from the beginning to the end. We are a husband and wife run company and our clients tell us that they like the fact that we give them personalized service and are not just after their money.

We started the company 20 years ago as husband and wife team - Daniel and Lynn. Daniel was a professional DJ and Lynn was a wedding planner. Both cared about their clients and clients knew that there was something special about the level of service they received. Today, The DJs themselves are "classy" and well groomed individuals when you compare them to other agencies and small DJ companies.

When it's all said and done we hope that you'll choose A Classy Affair Entertainment for your next event.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bands

Q: How much does a good wedding band cost?

A: We feel that not any band is good enough to do weddings. We absolutely don't send bar bands to perform at weddings. They just can't cut it. They don't have the style and elegance and music selections to do a wedding reception any justice. Our wedding bands start at around $2,500 for 4 hours and go up from there.

Q: What are the pros and cons of a DJ versus a live band?

A: DJ - First, the DJ is versatile, he can play a James Brown tune and then go into a swing number by Glenn Miller. Secondly, the DJ is less expensive than a band.

Band - First, the band is exciting, how many weddings that you went to this year had a band? How was your reaction when you heard that there was going to be a band playing? EXACTLY - you were excited to hear the news! Secondly, a really great band (South Bay Express) will make you look like a million bucks! You will dance and dance to live music all night long. Think about it for a moment. When you watch a movie and there is a wedding taking place, there is usually a band playing and not a DJ. Even a television show about weddings usually will showcase a band. Why? Because it's a status thing or something in America to have a band versus a DJ.

Q: How much is it for the band to travel to Sacramento or Monterey?

A: Travel will vary from band to band, however, a good rule of thumb is to calculate the number of miles (one-way) and then multiply it by the number of people in the band or group. For example from San Jose to San Francisco is approximately 50 miles one way and say the band has six members. That would be about $300 for travel costs. Remember that is not the definitive answer, but it gives you (the client) a good idea how much travel will run you.

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Office Location:

A Classy Affair Entertainment

14938 Camden Ave, Suite 205 San Jose, CA 95124

Tel: (408) 267-2789

Web: www.aclassyaffair.com

Email: info@aclassyaffair.com