Question 1

What comes with the Mirror Booth / Photo Booth?

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We provide an attendant to greet and guide your guests. On the spot we'll print out 4x6" copies of your customized Mirror Booth design. To design your Mirror Booth print out please visit our client center.   The photo booth prints out 2x6"prints.    After the event we'll send you all the digital files for you to keep.    Props we leave up to you because there is nothing like a sweaty mustache from the night before. We find our clients know what props will work better than anyone. Check out your local party store, the dollar store, etsy and or amazon for some really fun stuff.    The crazier the better!

Question 2

Where should the Mirror / Photo Booth be set up at our event?

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We highly recommend having either booth in your main reception room. When the mirror is another disconnected room it will in fact pull people away from the main room. Most companies will not tell you this because they just want the sale and could care less about the flow or the end result of your night. We've seen this happen many times but would rather be transparent letting you know that it will take away from packing the dancefloor.

Question 3

Will the Mirror take away from my guests dancing?

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It's actually the opposite! From our experience we've seen more dancing because the Mirror lossens people up, gets them out of their seats and offers them such a fun thing to do durining down portions of the evening.

Question 4

Do you offer unlimited sessions?

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Yes! Your guests have 4 hours of unlimited Mirror Booth and Photo Booth sessions.

Question 5

How much does the Mirror Booth and Photo Booth cost?

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Great question. While a majority of companies do not offer their pricing on their websites we take the opposite approach. You can find all of our pricing for all of our services on our 'upfront pricing link'    We are one of the longest standing companies in mobile entertainment and our reputation for nearly 4 decades speaks for itself. We have nothing to hide and won't make you "contact us for more pricing info" (eye roll emojii here).    We are confident our value well exceeds our pricing.

Question 6

What will my booth attendant be doing?

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So many things! Greeting your guests, guiding them through any prompts, making sure everyone has there props, handing out printouts, troubleshooting and making sure everyone has the best time.

Question 7

How much room do I need for the Mirror Booth / Photo Booth?

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Great question! Although it's not as simple as hanging a mirror on the wall we do require just a little bit of space. Here is a breakdown of what is needed.    MIRROR BOOTH    The mirror itself is approximately 3 feet wide, 2 feet deep and 5 1/2 feet tall    Your guests will need about 3 to 4 feet of space in front of the mirror to take group shots   We do request a 6 foot table next to the mirror for the prints and props    PHOTO BOOTH    The photo booth is a pipe and drape system which is aprox. 5 feet wide, 6 feet deep and 7 feet tall   We do request a 6 foot table next to the mirror for the prints and props

Question 8

Do you take breaks?

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Our attendants may take a quick bathroom break and eat quickly if meals are provided.

Question 9

Do you offer props?

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One of the reasons we offer the best booth prices in the state because we do not build in such high upcharges for props. Instead of building in an additional $150-$200 to our prices we encourage you to go to your nearest party store to pick out items that you would know would be a hit with your guests. The craizer the better!    Bring the props to your venue and we'll take care of the rest.

Question 10

How many images are on a print?

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There are 3 images on one mirror booth print out. Please see the Mirror Booth deisgns on our 'Client Center' page.    There are 4 images on the photo booth print out.    Both services offer unlimited sessions.

Question 11

Can I use the Mirror Booth outside?

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Although we'd love to have the Mirror outside at every event it depends on the sun as the glare can washe out the screen.

Question 12

Do you offer backdrops? Can we make our own?

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We do not offer backdrops because we find that the guests end up filling up the images and the background is unseen. Additionally, when you have a large backdrop it blocks the view of the mirror itself. Lastly, most of the time the room layout or size of the room does not accomadate.    However, if you would like to create or bring a backdrop of your own please let us know ahead of time and we can absoluletly help.

Question 13

Does your Mirror Booth book out?

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Yes! We are one of the few in the state who offer the service. The Mirror is on a first come first serve basis.

Question 14

How many pictures can we take?

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You can take unlimted pictures (sesssions) during the 4 hour duration.

Question 15

How do I customize my Mirror Booth print out?

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We make it easy! You are able to customize your print out in our 'client center' located on the top of our website. Once you submit your design we'll have our graphics department design your request and we'll send you a proof for review.    We ask your print out be submitted at least 30 days prior to your event date.

Question 16

Do you offer keepsake albums and digital prints?

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Yes after the event we will send you all the digital files from the night.    We do offer keepsake albums that your guests can write a little love message next to their image. Just ask us.

Question 17

How long does it take for the pictures to print out?

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14 seconds for both the mirror and photo booth

Question 18

What size are the print outs?

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The Mirror booth print out is 4x6   The photo booth print out is 2x6

Question 19

Can I purchase my own giveaways? Can you distribute them?

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Of course, going to your local party store and purchasing them yourself is great. Simply bring them to your venue and we'll distribute them throughout the night.

Question 20

I found a company offering a better price, can you beat it?"

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As long as they are a local competitor we will glady beat it. Just forward us the documented quote the company has provided you with.

Question 21

How many print outs do we receive per session?

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On average we provide 2 or 3 print outs. Need more? Just ask! :)

Question 22

How many uplights do I need?

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This is one of our more common questions. It all depends on the size of the venue, how much accenting you are looking for and your budget. Having previously worked at a majority of the facilites in NJ we have the knowledge to help you design a perfect up-lighting balance.

Question 23

What color uplights do you have?

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Our uplights are LED lights. What does this mean? We can color mix and get close to your events overall color scheme.

Question 24

Do you have wireless uplights?

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Yes, we have wireless uplights.

Question 25

Are the uplights hot to the touch?

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Our uplights are safe to the tough. LED lights are cool and safe around guests and wondering kids.

Question 26

Where will my name monogram be placed?

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Depending on the room it could be projected on either the wall or the dance floor.

Question 27

How do I pick out my name monogram?

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In our client center located on the top of our website you will see all of our forms including the monogram design.

Question 28

How many pictures do I need for my photomontage?

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If you are doing a presentation styled montage at a specific time during the reception the sweet spot is about 50-100.    If you would like your images to be displayed through the course of the event you can send considerably more.

Question 29

What are dance lights?

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Dance lighting is a smiple t-bar pole that stands behind the DJ booth completely out of the way. The lights dance to the beat of the music during dance sets adding movement, fun and dance friendly atmosphere.    Our simple dance lighting is a more affordable option over our "moving head" club lighting that is mounted on top of several 7 foot steel trusses.

Question 30

Do visual enhancements book out quick?

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Yes, all visual enhancements are on a first come first servce basis.

Question 31

When is my monogram lighting design due?

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Your design is due 1 month prior to your event. Once it is received, the design is sent to our production team where a proof is created for you to review.    In most cases proofs are usually ready within 7 days.

Question 32

When is the best time to play my photomontage?

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You have spent the money on the tv screens to display the imafes so use them the entire night. Having your photos on a loop for the duration keeps the flow of your event and guests can enjoy watching as they please.

Question 33

When should I submit my photos for the montage?

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We kindly ask all images be sent digitally at least 30 days prior to the event date.    Dropbox is a great way to send the individual, digital images.

Question 34

How many indoor sparklers do I need?

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At the moment we currently offer 4 name brand units. Most facilities will only allow professional sparkler effects with class-D fire estinguishers. We offer both the proper sparkelrs and class-d extinguisher as venue regulations request.    Be aware of knock off sparkler systems that can tip over and cause fires.

Question 35

Where will the sparklers be set up?

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In most cases we will have them set up in front of the DJ booth spread an equal distance apart for optimal viewing and of course, for the perect "it" shot!

Question 36

Will your DJ be obnoxious on the microphone?

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Sadly enough this is one of the most asked questions!    The answer is simple. NO! You're working with true professtionals with years of experience not Uncle Gary's DJ company. We are grateful to be one of the most awarded, referred and trusted DJ companies in New Jersey.    Like you, we are not fans of DJ Uncle Gary.

Question 37

Do you DJ full-time?

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Every weekend for the last few decades!

Question 38

What is your mixing style?

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We offer both straight forward, beat matching mixing along with "club" style mixing. So whether your're looking for simple mixes grandma can get down to or mixes with loops and effects we can do it all. Just let us know!

Question 39

We are having older guests, will the music be to loud?"

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Us DJs always have a laugh when we find out the table of seniors is right next to the DJ booth. Our sound systems are pro-audio. What does this mean to you? Clean, clear, no distortion sound which feels pleasant to the ears. We also elevate our speakers above the tables so we are not blasting any guests directly. We also do several sound checks thoughout the night making sure the volume is appropriate for down times such as dinner as well.

Question 40

Will you introduce our bridal party and make special annoucements?

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Of course! It's what we do!   In our client center you will find our planning forms. On these important forms you will enter all the important details we need to take care of.

Question 41

How do you know which DJ will be right for us?

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The actual DJ is scheduled based on the information, and instructions you provide us in our one on one consultation, and with the information you have entered on your Online Event Planner.    Your planning form is due 30 days prior to your date, at which time a final review is scheduled with you DJ to review all details. This will include setup logistics, name pronounciations, music selections and of course answer any questions you may have.

Question 42

Who are your DJs?

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Our staff varies in age from mid-20’s to mid-30’s. They are well spoken, educated, successful, and interesting people with diverse backgrounds, and musical experience. We demand they be polite, punctual, and always up on current trends in music and audio equipment. Our training program and selection process is stringent, and only the finest DJs become part of our exclusive team. The #1 reason Sounds To Go DJs has been so successful is because of our talent and training process.

Question 43

Can we meet our DJ prior to our event?

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Of course. We arrange local meet ups, zoom or a phone call around your busy schedule.

Question 44

When will I hear from my DJ?

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You will have open communication from the start. Unlike most companies we do not put a barrier on communication time frame. 30 days prior to your event, your DJ will reach out to you again to review all of your information that you have filled out at your final review. Here we will go over your music selections, answer all of your questions, and make sure you are stress free and ready to have some fun.

Question 45

What if my DJ has an emergency and can't make it?

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We are proud to say, that in nearly 4 decades, we have never missed an event. There is always an assistant, as well as a back-up DJ available who would be familiar with your set of instructions before arriving.

Question 46

What happens if there is equipment faliure?

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Each DJ comes with a back-up equipment in the rare case of an emergency. Consider the advantage of having the equipment on site: If something was to happen, and you hired a service that only has backup equipment on call, you're forced to wait for the replacement equipment, putting a damper on the flow of your evening.

Question 47

Do you take song requests?

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This is entirely up to you. If a guest does request a song that is on your do not play list we will not play it. We care about music programing and keeping a flow to the night. Your event is a living, breathing energy and we want to keep building upon that. Sometimes Uncle Gary's favorite song that he must have played this very moment can swing the energy of a dance floor dramatically.

Question 48

What if I'm looking for a song that is not in your database?

Accepted Answer

You might not see it but we probably have it or can purchase it no problem. Please give us enough time to locate any rare songs.    We ask your planning form (which will include your play and do not play list) be finally submitted 30 days from your event date.

Question 49

What type of music do you play for cocktail hour and dinner?

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Cocktail and dinner music can range anywhere from standards to reggae. We love to encourage you to create an atmosphere that is reflective of your style and musical preferences. On our planning forms you will be able to choose decades, genres or song titles. If you don't want to be bothered with any of that we'll do what we do and read the room and play music that fits.

Question 50

Do you use cds, records, digital?"

Accepted Answer

We use high performance computers at all of our events and we always have backup.

Question 51

Can we come to an actual event?

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Out of respect for our client’s privacy, and yours, should you choose to hire us, we do not schedule “live” viewings. We are happy to meet with you in person to discuss your ideas and concerns. In our meeting, we will show you videos of previous events, giving you a much better idea as opposed to the random 20 minutes you may see at a “live” viewing.

Question 52

When are my music requests do?

Accepted Answer

You can start working on your planning forms, which has the music section on them, as soon as you are contracted with us. All forms in our client center are due one month prior to the day and should be finalized 2 weeks prior.

Question 53

What is required from us or the facility?

Accepted Answer

Generally we only require a 6 foot table and outlets. This may vary on the amount of services (photobooths etc). If your event is outdoors a tent ot overhead covering is required. We also would need flooring if the ground is soft from rain or if we are on the beach. Our contracts clearly itemize items needed in more detail.

Question 54

Do you provide a wireless microphone for speeches?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our microphones are not only wireless, but we are also able to select what channel we want to be on. What does this mean for you? No interference from another event on location.

Question 55

Do you provide ceremonial music and equipment?

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Yes, we are able to provide the actual prelude and ceremony music. If requested we can also provide wireless mic and mic stand for your officiant. We also offer live musicians such as strings, classical guitartist, harpist and more. Pricing varies depending on the number of musicians and availability.

Question 56

What if we are considering live musicians as well?

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Wether you are looking for violins, harps, horns, percussionists or anything in between just let us know what you are looking for.    If you have a family member or friend that wants to perform we can absoluetly accomodate as long as we know well in advance.    If your having a band play for a specific duration of the evening we will work with them in advance making sure all technical details are worked out prior.

Question 57

Have you handled my size / type of event?

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Most likely, yes. We’ve played for 10 people and we’ve played for thousands of people. We've been part of some increcible events over the years both private, public and celebrity events.

Question 58

What will you wear to my event?

Accepted Answer

On your event planning form you can tell us exactly how you want us to dress. Tuxedo, Suit, Casual—you name it.

Question 59

What is the shortest amount of time you will DJ?

Accepted Answer

Ceremonies are the shortest time we will DJ (30 minutes) however we usually reserve staff to perform for clients hosting 4+ hour events.

Question 60

Do I need both an Event Host/DJ and assistant?

Accepted Answer

99% of the weddings we perform at a wedding we have a 2 man team. With various equipment / set ups and formal introductions it can be overwhelming for just one staff member. In our experience there have been several times the second person ended up saving the day. We 100% recommended a two man team for so many reasons!

Question 61

How much do musicians cost?

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You can find our pricing on our "upfront pricing" page. If you are looking for a specific arrangement that is not listed please make sure to reach out so we can provide you with a quote.

Question 62

Do the musicians take breaks?

Accepted Answer

If you are having musicians for your ceremony or cocktail hour the musicians do not take breaks.   If you are having a musician play for the duration of the reception they will take a couple small breaks during down times.

Question 63

Will the musicians be ready to play when my guests first arrive?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we want to make sure we are set up and ready to go the second we see your first guest enter the ceremony.

Question 64

Can I play the musicians instrument?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the musician and the instrument played.   It's always fun and a great laugh to capture our clients jamming on percussion during the reception.

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