Ask Us Anything!
1. Do you provide a formal contract?
Yes! Sugar Shack Entertainment Group, LLC requires a written contract to hold any date requested. A contract lays out our obligation to you and explains what is needed for the success of your wedding or event.
2. I've found cheaper Djs, why are your prices higher?
Not all Djs you find are wedding Djs. It takes time, experience, training and a special set of skills to provide the master of ceremonies service at a wedding, organize a playlist while assessing the energy and preferences of the crowd, and – most importantly – creating a great quality of sound through top-quality equipment and calibrated speaker systems. We are not the cheapest nor are we the most expensive. I feel that my experience in Djing and live sound warrants my prices and is fair for both of us.
3. Who will you be our DJ at our wedding?
We are a single op DJ company so yes
4. May we meet with you in person before we sign a contract?
Of course! I like to meet with you for an initial consultation to get an idea of what you and your fiancé are looking for from your wedding Dj. Many wedding Djs attempt to conduct their interviews over the telephone and through email instead of meeting face-to-face with prospective clients. Not us! I WANT you to see our personality in person. It's the only way to find out if we are a match for you.
5. How long will you hold our date for us?
Any pro-Dj should also give you some time after you meet to think over your options and/or interview other vendors. Sugar Shack Entertainment Group, LLC will never use any pressure sales tactics to “hard close” during our meetings or phone calls. At Sugar Shack Entertainment Group, LLC we give you one week following an initial meeting.
6. Do you provide Ceremony Music?
Absolutely! We charge $150 for an additional set-up in the same location and $200 for an additional set-up elsewhere.
7. How long have you been Djing and how many weddings have you worked total?
I have been a DJ since 2010. I took a 3 yr. break from Djing in 2015 and started back in 2018 I have done over 100 weddings
8. How many weddings do you work every year?
I generally do about 20-25 a year.
9. Do you book for multiple events in one day?
We only book one event a day. It is difficult to see how anyone could give multiple couples equal amounts of attention before and on, their wedding day.
16. What makes you different from other DJs?
Sugar Shack Entertainment Group, LLC is not a run of the mill cheesy wedding DJ. We are creative, talented and work hard to ensure that we have other talents besides just teaching line dances. We specialize in working with young professionals such as yourself, who do not want their wedding to be a "cookie-cutter wedding"
10. What type of equipment do you use?
We only use professional equipment, no home stereo system at your wedding. Rockville microphones, MacBook computers, Numark DJ controllers, American Dj, and Chauvet lighting and Harbinger powered speaker system. Feel free to google these brands if you like!
11. Do you act as the “emcee?"
Yes we cover that
12. How do you describe your “announcing style?"
Our style is a modern non-cheesy DJ. We will never make corny jokes on the mic; WE do not feel compelled to talk over every song. We will not play the Chicken Dance, The Hokey Pokey or YMCA (unless requested by the bride and/or groom)
13. What do you do if no one is dancing?
Generally, we don't have a problem with no one dancing, but I would like to take a moment to remind all the couples who don't generally dance, your guests will go wherever you are because they want to spend time with you. If you are near the dance floor, they will naturally gravitate there. If you spend a lot of time by the bar, they will gravitate to the bar. A sound strategy for making sure your guest dance is spending time on the dance floor. if your guests still won't get moving, I like to "trick" guests into staying on the dance floor by playing something 90% of weddings guests love. That could be a line dance or Bruno Mars. After that, I play another popular song to keep the guest on the dance floor. Usually, once people are out there they figure "I'm already here, may as well show my moves."
14. What if my DJ can’t make it to the wedding?
In five years, I have never been too sick to Dj a wedding. In the rare case that I cannot make it. I also know of a network of Djs in the area whom I can call on.
15. Should we meet again before the wedding?
Just as some DJs will prefer not to meet you when you book them, others will prefer to conduct a “final meeting” in the weeks before your wedding over the telephone instead of in person. It is always nice to have a sit down at some point before your wedding,
16. Can we visit you at a wedding?
Unfortunately no. I feel it is unprofessional to use any wedding as a "tryout" for prospective clients. Professional wedding DJs should not feel its ok for them to invite people to a wedding they are working. I do post plenty of pictures and videos on my Facebook page so you can get an idea of how I will perform at your wedding.
17. Do you require a meal?
We don't require a meal, as in its not in our contract we always eat before. That being said it is always nice to have a meal! We will eat after everyone else has had a chance to get food, but please do not feel as if you HAVE to include me in your guest count.
18. How do you keep your music collection up-to-date?
Most DJs subscribe to at least one of the major music update services in order to keep their collections up-to-date. These are the same services radio stations get their music from, so all the music is clean (radio edited) I use BPM Supreme.
19. How much input can we have in choosing music for our event?
Short answer, as much as you want. We give you a must playlist and a do not playlists, HOWEVER, We do not like the jukebox style, we recommend to our couples, not the try and build the ENTIRE playlist for the whole night.
20 Does this mean you will not play some of our requests?
No. Our couples must-plays are the most important songs to us. We take all of our couple’s requests and fit them in throughout the night, however, we do like to have some freedom to read the crowd and play the right song at the right time. A list of 200 of your most favorite songs prevents us from doing that.
21. When do we need to submit our must-plays, do not plays and wedding details?
Sugar Shack Entertainment Group, LLC will provide a planning sheet along with a must playlist and do not playlist online. You will be able to provide times and songs for all the special moments of your wedding! Everything is due two weeks before the date.
22. Do you take requests from our guests?
Absolutely! We are always happy to take requests.
23. What time do you arrive at the venue?
When working with "non -professional" Djs, this can be a big sticking point. It is important to arrive early enough to be set up before the couple arrives but also before the guests arrive so the Dj is not trying to navigate through 150 guests. Our policy is to arrive at least an hour and a half before our scheduled start time.
24. What will you wear to our wedding?
We try to wear what you would like us to wear to match your wedding.
25. What will you wear during set up or tear down?
This is something no one thinks about but it is very important. Lots of guests arrive early for the reception or stay long after; will they see the DJ looking sloppy? Professional DJs should keep a professional appearance no matter the time of day.
26. Is there a deposit required to hold our date?
The deposit protects the vendor and the couple. It prevents vendors from canceling if they find a gig that pays better and it prevents the couple from continuing to "shop around" We require $100.00 down to lock in the date. When the contract is signed.
27. What is included in the price of your wedding packages?
It depends on the package. We offer uplighting packages. In our wedding package, we include wireless mics, Dj/emcee service, PA system, clean music, and dance floor lighting.
28. How much do you charge for overtime?
$100 an hour.
29. What else do you require from us?
All DJs require different things in order to have a successful event. We require shelter for any outdoor events, electricity. Please make sure that you know exactly what your DJ needs from you and be sure to pass on those needs to your venue, photographer and/or caterer.
30. How far in advance should we book you?
I suggest booking your Djs as soon as you are able. Our dates fill up about a year ahead of time.
31. Do you have liability insurance?
Yes. We cover $1,00000 in liability insurance
32. Do you take any breaks?
One of the upsides of booking a DJ opposed to a band is that a DJ does not need to take breaks, other than using the bathroom and eating a quick meal. Otherwise, we will not take any breaks during your wedding.
33. Will you drink alcohol or take a smoke break during our wedding?
We have a strict no drinking or smoking policy while at any event.
34. How much music do you have and will you have the songs for my event?
I always say, because of the internet, my selection is virtually endless. If it exists on I Amazon I can find it,
35. Do you have backup equipment?
We always bring a backup laptop, speaker and controller with us to every event.
36. What does "non-cheesy" actually mean?
The phrase "non-cheesy" means that we will never tell any corny jokes on the microphone. We do not use inflatable guitars, microphones or anything else. We do not play any of those overplayed cheesy songs like the YMCA, Chicken Dance or Macarena. We will never call out guests who are not dancing.
37. What is "dance floor lighting" vs "up lighting"?
Dance floor lighting is lasers and LED's we use when we open the dance floor to give the dance floor more energy. Each uplighting package comes with a number of LED lights that can be placed around the room to create that "wow" factor. Uplighting will change the color of the room once the house lights are turned down.
38. Do you use any signs or banners with your setup?
No, you will never see one of these at any of our weddings. I think it is just cheesy if your guests want more information, they are more than welcome to come up and chat!
Ok, I am sold how do we contact you?
Start with our contact form to set up a consultation, to discuss your wedding further. You can also call us anytime during regular business hours at 740-688-3079.