MUSICIANS
Elevate your wedding to extraordinary heights by going beyond the traditional DJ experience. While we understand the importance of a great DJ, we firmly believe that taking your night to the next level requires going LIVE! Brace yourself for an unforgettable experience that will captivate your guests from the very first impression, setting the state for an incredible night of celebration.
Prepare to be mesmerized as enchanting melodies of the cello and violin gracefully accompany your ceremony, setting a breathtaking romantic ambiance. The soul-stirring harmonies will breathe an atmosphere of pure elegance and bring tears of joy to your guests' eyes.
As ceremony transitions into the vibrant cocktail hour, the sounds of the steel drums will transport your guests to a tropical paradise. The rhythmic beats and captivating melodies will infuse the air with a sense of joy and relaxation, creating the perfect ambiance as your guests start to unwind and prepare for the unforgettable hours ahead.
Brace yourself for an exhilarating reception experience like no other. Picture a live percussionist and saxophonist seamlessly blending their talents with your DJ, creating an electrifying fusion of beats and melodies that will ignite your dance floor. The dynamic rhythm of the percussion will drive the energy levels to new heights while the soulful tunes of the saxophonist will add a touch of sophistication and sensuality to the mix. Together, they will create an intoxicating musical experience that will have everyone dancing, celebrating, and losing themselves in the magic of the moment.
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What comes with the Mirror Booth / Photo Booth?The Mirror Booth offers the following; Unlimited sessions, attendant to greet and guide your guests, on the spot 4x6 inch print outs of your customized design. To design your Mirror Booth print out please visit our client center. The Photo Booth offers; attendant to greet and guide your guests, ability to send booth session instantly via email, text, airdrop. Names and dates on the booths display monitor. 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!
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Where should the Mirror / Photo Booth be set up at our event?We highly recommend having either booth in your main reception room. When the booth is in another 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 dance floor.
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Will the booth take away from my guests dancing?It's actually the opposite! From our experience we've seen more dancing because the booth breaks the ice, gets them out of their seats and offers them such a fun thing to do during down portions of the evening.
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Do you offer unlimited sessions?Yes! Your guests have 4 hours of unlimited Mirror Booth and Photo Booth sessions.
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How much does the Mirror Booth and Photo Booth cost?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.
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What will my booth attendant be doing?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.
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How much room do I need for the Mirror Booth / Photo Booth?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. The mirror itself is approximately 3 feet wide, 2 feet deep and 5 1/2 feet tall. Our photobooths are the same height but half the width and depth. Your guests will need about 3 to 4 feet of space in front of the mirror to take group shots We do request a table next to the booths for props and prints.
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Do you take breaks?Our attendants may take a quick bathroom break and eat quickly if meals are provided.
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Do you offer props?Instead of building in an additional $150-$200 to our prices we encourage visit amazon, etsy or your local party store to pick out items that you would know would be a hit with your guests. The crazier the better! Bring the props to your venue and we'll take care of the rest.
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How many images are on a print?There are 3 images on one mirror booth print out. Please see the Mirror Booth deisgns on our 'Client Center' page. The photo booth prints are all digital.
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Can I use the Mirror Booth outside?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.
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Do you offer backdrops? Can we make our own?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.
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Does your Mirror Booth book out?Yes! We are one of the few in the state who offer the service. The Mirror is on a first come first serve basis.
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How many pictures can we take?You can take unlimted pictures (sesssions) during the 4 hour duration.
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How do I customize my Mirror Booth print out?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.
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How long does it take for the pictures to print out?14 seconds for both the mirror and as fast as you can text them to yourself on the photo booth
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What size are the print outs?The Mirror booth print out is 4x6 The photo booth print out is 2x6
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Can I purchase my own giveaways? Can you distribute them?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.
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I found a company offering a better price, can you beat it?"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.
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How many print outs do we receive per session?On average we provide 2 or 3 print outs. Need more? Just ask! :)
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How many uplights do I need?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.
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What color uplights do you have?Our uplights are LED lights. What does this mean? We can color mix and get close to your events overall color scheme.
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Do you have wireless uplights?Yes, we have wireless uplights.
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Are the uplights hot to the touch?Our uplights are safe to the tough. LED lights are cool and safe around guests and wondering kids.
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Where will my name monogram be placed?Depending on the room it could be projected on either the wall or the dance floor.
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How do I pick out my name monogram?In our client center located on the top of our website you will see all of our forms including the monogram design.
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How many pictures do I need for my photomontage?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.
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What are dance lights?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.
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Do visual enhancements book out quick?Yes, all visual enhancements are on a first come first servce basis.
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When is my monogram lighting design due?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.
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When is the best time to play my photomontage?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.
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When should I submit my photos for the montage?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.
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How many indoor sparklers do I need?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.
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Where will the sparklers be set up?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!
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Will your DJ be obnoxious on the microphone?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.
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Do you DJ full-time?Every weekend for the last few decades!
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What is your mixing style?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!
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We are having older guests, will the music be to loud?"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.
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Will you introduce our bridal party and make special annoucements?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.
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How do you know which DJ will be right for us?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.
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Who are your DJs?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.
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Can we meet our DJ prior to our event?Of course. We arrange local meet ups, zoom or a phone call around your busy schedule.
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When will I hear from my DJ?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.
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What if my DJ has an emergency and can't make it?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.
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What happens if there is equipment faliure?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.
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Do you take song requests?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.
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What if I'm looking for a song that is not in your database?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.
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What type of music do you play for cocktail hour and dinner?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.
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Do you use cds, records, digital?"We use high performance computers at all of our events and we always have backup.
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Can we come to an actual event?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.
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When are my music requests do?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.
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What is required from us or the facility?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.
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Do you provide a wireless microphone for speeches?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.
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Do you provide ceremonial music and equipment?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.
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What if we are considering live musicians as well?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.
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Have you handled my size / type of event?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.
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What will you wear to my event?On your event planning form you can tell us exactly how you want us to dress. Tuxedo, Suit, Casual—you name it.
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What is the shortest amount of time you will DJ?Ceremonies are the shortest time we will DJ (30 minutes) however we usually reserve staff to perform for clients hosting 4+ hour events.
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Do I need both an Event Host/DJ and assistant?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!
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How much do musicians cost?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.
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Do the musicians take breaks?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.
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Will the musicians be ready to play when my guests first arrive?Yes, we want to make sure we are set up and ready to go the second we see your first guest enter the ceremony.
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Can I play the musicians instrument?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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Do the musicians take requests?Yes, as long as there is enough time to learn the piece if it's not already in their repertoire.
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Can I speak to my musicians prior to the event?Yes, of course! We have several meetings to make sure all the details are covered.
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What types of musicians do you provide?Based on availibility we can provide most musicians and arrangements. Everything from steel drums, strings, piano, flute, bag pipes, classical guitar and more.
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What makes Sounds To Go different from other DJ companies?For nearly 4 decades we've learned our ability to always adapt to the ever changing market and the needs of todays clientele. We are friendly, fun, and always looking to help improve every aspect of our client’s experience. We steer away from the stereo typical DJ companies who force sales, swear by cheesy props, and do line dances from the 80′s. It is our pledge to continue to always improve as a company and set higher standards for other local NJ DJ companies. Our passion and love for what we do shines through at every event and thats what makes us different.
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Have you performed at my venue?We're grateful to have performed at over 95% of the venues in New Jersey over the last few decades. If we have not been to your venue we'll make sure we contact the venue prior to say hello and ask if they have an specific load in requirements, audio details or anything else that would should know about prior to arrival. As far as logistics, multiple setups (both indoors and outdoors) we are fully versed in adapting to tight spaces, stages, gardens, parks, beaches or any other type of unique setup.
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Are you a full time DJ company?This is the only 'job' we have so we can devote the time to making sure we provide you with the service you deserve.
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Will your DJ be on the microphone all night being obnoxious?Sadly enough this is one of the most asked questions! The answer is simple. NO. You're working with true professionals not Uncle Gary's DJ company. We are one of the most awarded, reffered and trusted entertainment companies in New Jersey. We are not a fan of DJ Uncle Gary.
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We have older guests, will the music be to loud?"Us DJs always have a laugh when we learn the table of grandparents is right next to the DJ booth. Our sound systems are pro-audio. What does this mean for you? Clean, clear and perfect sounding audio. We elevate our speakers above the tables nearby so we are not blasting them directly. We also do several sound checks through out the night making sure the volume is appropriate for down times such as dinner.
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How do you coordinate with others; such as my caterer, photographer, videographer and others?"At your event there will be many different businesses working simultaneously. At Sounds To Go, we like to take on the responsibility of coordinating all of these professionals. We do so because we want your event to be a success in every sense of the word. Making sure all of your vendors know whats next and aren't late to any suprises is extremely important. We simply want you to relax, and enjoy the day you have been waiting for. Let us do the work for you!
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Why should we hire you?Our favorite question! Hopefully our website explained all the benfits of working with us. The short answer is that you'll hire us because you feel confident that you won't worry about anything because you've hired one of the longest standing proffesionals in the state.
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Do you provide testimonials from previous clients?Yes! Hundreds of them! A great place to view testimonials is both wedding wire and the knot.
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How helpful is the customer service?Our customer service is first class. We work hard to provide prompt responses and answers to every question you may have. We'll make sure your questions are fully answered but go beyond that and offer additional insights you may have not thought of. Understanding the client is our first priority, and has been a major factor in our success. Without the customer we have nothing. We value each potential client, all current customers, and every guest.
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What happens if there is equipment faliure?Each DJ comes with a back-up system 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
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Do you carry an insurance policy?Yes, we hold a 2 million dollar liability policy. Most facilities today will not let entertainment in the door unless they carry an insurance policy. Please check and see what your facility requires and that all of your vendors offer a policy as well. Our policy can be found within our 'client center' portal.
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What is required from us or the facility?Generally we only require a 6 or 8 foot table and local electrical outlets. This may vary on the amount of services (photobooths etc). If your event is outdoors, a small tent, or overhead covering is required. Our contracts will clearly itemize items needed in more detail.
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Can you walk me through the booking process?Of course! Our goal is to be THE easiest venor you'll work with. Step 1. Enter all your event details online and submit. Step 2. If we are available for your date we can either set up a phone call, zoom, meet up or just chat via email. Whatever works best for you! Step 3. When we meet we'll discuss all of your event visions. We want to know what you are looking for but even more importantly we what to know what you don't want. Step 4. After our meeting we want you to talk it over (we never pressure!) and decide if we are the right fit for your day. Sadly, we can no longer hold dates. Step 5. Finally, we'll email over our contract with all the details. You'll submit your payment on our website and we'll send over a receipt. Final balance will be due 7 days prior to event date. You're Done! At that point you can start using our client center to plan away and of course reach out to us with any questions at anytime! :)
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How many consultations do you provide?As many as you need. Seriously, whatever it takes to make sure all of your questions and concerns are answered - that goes for you too, Ms. Bridezilla ;)
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Who are your DJs?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.
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How do we know which DJ will be right for us?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 event planner. The DJ is recommended based on your specific requests, the level of interaction you choose, and familiarity with your site.
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Where is your company located for meetings?We were so grateful to to have huge fancy offices in both Shrewsbury and Red Bank, NJ for 20 years.... ...and then Covid hit and devestated the wedding/event industry. We've adopted to the times and learned having huge overhead was no longer nessessary. We ditched the fancy offices and now are completly mobile (we LOVE it!) We are available to meet on zoom, make a house visit or meet up at your favorite local spot. Why does this benefit you? With less overhead we can pass additional savings to you!
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Can we meet our DJ prior to the event?Of course, we encourage it! We can arrange a zoom call or local meetup. We will work around your busy schedule to set everything up.
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Can we see an actual event?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 as opposed to a random 20 minutes you may see at a live event.
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Have you handled events my size before?Most likely, yes. In nearly 4 decades we've it all. We've worked for clients with 20 guests to celebrity events with hundreds of guests.
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Do you offer must play and do not play lists?YES! We want to know the songs you love and the songs you do not! This can be found on your event planning form in our client center.
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Do you provide cermemonial music and equipment?Yes, we are able to provide the actual prelude, and ceremony music. If requested we can also provide wireless mic and stand for your officiant. We also offer live musicians such as strings, classical guitarist, harpist, and more. Pricing varies depending on number of musicians, and availability.
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What type of music do you play for cocktail hour and dinner?Cocktail and dinner music typically can range anywhere from standards to reggae. We 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 read the room and play music that fits.
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What if I am looking for a song that is not in your music database?You might not see it but we probably have it or can purchase it no probelm at all. Please give us enough time to locate any very rare songs.
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Do you take song requests?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 programming and flow. The night is a living breathing energy and we want to keep building it. Sometimes Uncle Gary's favorite song that must be played right away can swing the energy of a room dramatically. If it's a request that works within the programming than we'll thank them for such a good request.
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What if we are considering live musicians as well?Whether you are looking for violins, harps, horns, percussionists, saxaphone or anything in between, just let us know what you are looking for, and we will arrange it! If you have a family or friend that wants to perform we can absoluetly acodomate as long as we know well in advance. If your having a band play for a specific duration of the reception we can also work with them to make sure all technical aspects are worked out prior.
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Do you use cds, records, digital?"We use high performance computers at all of our events. We always have multiple systems up and running for backup purposes.
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Do you provide additioanl ceremony and cocktail hour setups?Yes, you don’t have to worry about us moving equipment around your guests as your ceremony, or cocktail hour comes to an end. Each room or area (both indoors and out) will have its own designated system/setup.
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What is your mixing style?We offer club style mixing, along with straightforward mixes. Whether you’re looking for shortened songs with loops, effects for the club feel, or just beat for beat that grandma can get down to we can do it all.
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When are my music requests do?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, and should be finalized 2 weeks before your big day.
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What time do you arrive for set up?Depending on the size and location of your event, we normally arrive to set up 1 to 2+ hours before start time. Our job begins the second we arrive at the facility, and includes equipment set up, sound check, organizing the music programing, consulting with the venue, vendors, and of course preparing to entertain you and your guests.
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What if my DJ has an emergency?We are proud to say, that in nearly 4 decades we have never missed an event. There is always a contingency plan just in case!
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I am out of state can you help plan my event?One of our strengths is helping our clients plan from afar. Over the years we've worked with clients from just about every state in the country. We would like to say we are one of the best at doing so by offering some of the best online tools and customer service in the business. If you haven't already clicked on our 'client center' portal please have a look and learn how we can help!
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What time do you arrive for set up?Depending on the size and location of your event, we normally arrive to set up 1 to 2+ hours before start time. Our job begins the second we arrive at the facility, and includes equipment set up, sound check, organizing the music programing, consulting with the venue, vendors, and of course preparing to entertain you and your guests.
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What if my DJ has an emergency?We are proud to say, that in nearly 4 decades we have never missed an event. There is always a contingency plan just in case!
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I am out of state can you help plan my event?One of our strengths is helping our clients plan from afar. Over the years we've worked with clients from just about every state in the country. We would like to say we are one of the best at doing so by offering some of the best online tools and customer service in the business. If you haven't already clicked on our 'client center' portal please have a look and learn how we can help!
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When will I hear from my DJ?You will have open communication from the start. Unlike most companies we do not put a barrier on communication time. 30 days prior to your event, your DJ will reach out to you again to review all of your information 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.
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What will you wear to my event?On your event planning form you can tell us exactly how you want us to dress. Tuxedo, Suit, Casual—you name it.
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Do you provide wireless microphones for our speeches?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.
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When are all my planning forms due?You can start working on your planning forms as soon as you are contracted with us. The forms are due one month prior to your event. 30 days prior to the day you will also have a meeting with your DJ. This is called the final review. At your final review we'll go over all the information making sure all questions are answered and all details are reviewed.
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We are having our ceremony on the beach with no power. Can you help us?Yes, we offer battery powered, pro-audio speakers if you are having a ceremony at a location with no electricity. Is there an additional cost? Ceremonies at a seperate venue location or do not offer power there is a $150 charge.
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Will you travel? Is there a fee?We frequently travel to the finest facilities in the tri-state area. We are also available for destination weddings and corporate events out of the country. Depending on the location and amount of services provided we'll work out a fair and honest travel fee.
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How much does a proffessional DJ cost?The answer is entirely up to you! Depending on what type of event you are looking to host, the length and amout of services needed. Not only do we offer convenient up front pricing on our website but we also offer a full list of a la cart services. We understand from experience that each client has a different idea of what a perfect event is. Our success as a company is based around offering clients exactly what they are looking for, with a price that doesn’t exceed their entertainment budget.
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What do you require to hold the date?We require a deposit to hold your date. The amount may vary depending on current promotions or simply helping you with budgeting.
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What if we would like to go overtime?Additional time may be purchased at a rate of $200 per hour, per man, and should be paid directly to your DJ/Assistant/Attendant prior to the start of the additional time. We typically leave this option open and at your discretion so that you can make your decision based on how the evening plays out.
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What is your gratuity policy?We do not have a gratuity policy and you will not see hidden gratuity fees in our contracts. Our staff gives their 100% best at every event because they have respect for you and the success of your event. They do so because it is their responsibility as a Sounds To Go DJ to perform up to our company standards, not because they are trying to earn your tip. Our DJs are paid a fair wage—which is why we have better DJs— we believe gratuity should be a choice made by you, not a suggestion or obligation made by us.
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When is my remaining balance due?The final remaining balance must be paid in full 7 days prior to the date of event. If the balance has not been paid in full 7 days prior to the event Sounds To Go DJs reserves the right to reopen the date for booking and cancel the event performance and the client is still responsible for the remaining balance of the total amount for services. If it is less than 7 days prior to the event when the contract is signed, the total amount for services will be due with the signed contract.
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What type of payment do you accept?We accept cash, check, or credit.
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Can I make my final payment day of?If you request to pay the remaining balance on the day of the event this request must be received in writing by Sounds To Go DJs no less than 14 days prior to the event. If such request is granted, the remaining balance must be paid by cash, bank (cashier's) check, or money order and must be paid prior to Sounds To Go DJs staff setting equipment up. If such request is granted, and the remaining balance has not been paid 15 minutes after the scheduled start of the event, Sounds To Go DJs staff will leave the venue and the client will still be responsible for paying the remaining balance.
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Do you charge for additional setups?Setups are included in the cost of service contracted.
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When is deposit due?Deposit is due within 3 days after the agreement is issued.
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May I make partial payments?Yes, partial payments are accepted with notice. For each payment we will send a receipt.
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Are there any additional charges not mentioned?Absolutely not, if you’re looking into another DJ company, make sure to read the fine print!
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Do you provide a written contract?We can provide the agreement for you to review immediately. You can also modify the contract with written consent.
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What is your cancellation arrangement?Regarding the initial deposit listed on the contract: Sounds To Go DJs is entitled to the NON-REFUNDABLE Contract Signing Payment for the event from day payment is submitted. If client cancels event, Sounds To Go DJs will offer the client to use said deposit for up to 6 months of cancellation towards a future event depending on availability. If Sounds To Go DJs is not available on the rescheduled date, the client is not entitled to a refund of said deposit. If the event is cancelled by the client 90 days or less from the date of the event, the client is responsible for payment of 100% of the total contracted amount. In the case of a natural disaster, pandemic, public health crisis, or other force majeure event outside of the control of either party, which prevents the client(s) from having their event, wedding, or other function on the scheduled date, Sounds To Go DJs shall be permitted to retain the Contract Signing Payment in addition to any other monies paid to Sounds To Go DJs by the client(s), and Sounds To Go DJs shall have no obligation to provide the services under this Agreement, however Sounds To Go DJs will use reasonable efforts under the circumstances to work with the clients to schedule an alternative date (depending on the availability of staffing and equipment), with no loss of deposit, Deposit will be used as credit towards future event.