How much is your dj costing?

I paid $995 for 12 hours and my dj was phenomenal with the wedding and reception songs.

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Hi Kristina, I will be checking references before I commit. You're right about asking if he has back up for any reason. Most likely, there will be a contract that outlines the details. Now, I wasn't made aware of any set up fee from the venue. We are only having 30 guests at our wedding so I wouldn't have hired a DJ for nearly $1900. I just wanted a few hours so that if anyone wanted to dance, they could. What's a wedding without music?

Don't skimp on your DJ. Your guests will remember the food and music. DJ's can be anywhere from $500-$5,000. We booked a DJ, that our venue suggested and it's 7 hours of music, including MC, and you get to choose your music online. They also pick a DJ that matches your personalities. We are paying $1895, but well worth it. The reviews are great with these guys. Whoever you pick always ask if they have a back up if the equipment fails or DJ is sick, and ask about any additional costs. Most venues you have to pay an extra set up fee depending on your guests.

View quoted message Yeah I got an amazing deal.

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I think venues must get a percentage if the client chooses the in house vendors.

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Hi Jen, the prices vary so much from province to province. It pays to shop around. I think yours is a pretty good price for the amount of time.

View quoted message They very well could be, I think this is about average for where I am. To be honest I didn't look around that much here, they were recommended by my venue as this is the company that usually does wedding a there. I thought the price was pretty decent to be honest haha

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Hi Louise, that's a very good price. Excellent find for 10 hours of music.

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Hi Lyz, I have a classical guitarist and singer for my ceremony and the guitarist will play during the cocktail hour. This came to $550 so I wanted to find a deal for the reception. Yours is quite pricey. Are the prices higher where you are?

We are paying just over 1100$ for 5 continuous hours of music at the reception (supper til end of night), lights, as well as ceremony music.

Mine is costing me $750 from 3-1am (He is a friend's family friend)
Here in Montreal, most Dj's start around $1500+

We have our DJ from dinner until 1am and he is costing us around $750

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Hi Kila, I must have emailed 10 DJ's to get quotes and they varied tremendously. Give yourself time to make a decision.

I haven't committed to anyone yet and I have time still thankfully ! Shopping around is good advice

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That's us too. Paying it all ourselves.

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You got that right. Especially when you plan on paying for everything by yourself.

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Hi Vanessa, you are very fortunate, indeed. We don't have that kind of expertise. You're right, the money can be used elsewhere. We have to save where we can, right?

On this note we are lucky! My FH has professional speakers and we have all the equipment to do this on our own!! We will have a friend to manage our play lists for us but we will put it together all the lists. We can get the basic lighting. I use to do a few dj gigs and he did as well for fundraisers so the dj will maybe cost us a dinner and some drinks and something for his time. We already have the program to do it as well. This money can be allotted somewhere else. Some dj's charge over 1.00 for mileage and when you live 120 km it's just not happening.

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I found this one on Kijiji. I just emailed all the DJ's asking for a quote for 3 hours. He was the 2nd cheapest and included lights. It pays to shop around.

Quotes I've gotten so far have really been different , some were 600 and up to 1400$ this is for 5+ hrs in Ottawa . Very confused on what vendor to go with to be honest

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That's a very good price! Good for you. You got a great deal! It pays to shop around.

Hi Bethany, I just read this. So funny. You have things to do now that your his wife. You can start the "Honey do"list!! I'm not even married yet and I've given my FH his list. Ha, ha.

I'm in BC and am paying 700$ for 12 hrs. Ceremony as well as reception, he works for a local radio station and I have heard many good things about him

View quoted message Hahaha I came back from Vegas about a week ago. I have nothing better to do now that I'm a wife 😂

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Why? Did you get a really good deal?

It's too bad your in Ontario and not Alberta. I could of suggested the vendor I am using for a DJ.

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Thanks for clarifying that. Aren't you supposed to be on your honeymoon? What are you doing on Wedding Wire? LOL.

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Yes, Carol. Some people in this discussion have paid really high prices for their DJs. You're lucky it was included.

View quoted message No sorry it was 1000 😂😂 a little over that, about 1200

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Well then, you got a really good deal also. That's awesome!

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That's quite a lot, isn't it? I know things are more expensive in Alberta but I didn't think that expensive!!

View quoted message Sorry! From 4 pm-1am. Our ceremony is at 4:30.