09/28/2025
FAQ's regarding our wedding DJ Services!
1. How would you describe your style or approach to weddings?
Short Answer : Professional.
We take a unique approach to each wedding based on conversations with each couple! Our goal is to make your day uniquely YOURS!
2. Do you emcee (MC) as well, or just play music?
Short Answer : Yes, we include emcee services with every booking!
We will absolutely make any and all announcements that the booking party asks for, as well as all announcments related to special dances, special moments, etc! We will not however, annoyingly sing over top of songs, ask the crowd how much they love us, or monotoneously speak to your friends and family!
3. Do you have any social media or a website I could see videos or reviews from past weddings?
Short answer : Yes, absolutely!
Each of our DJ's has some wedding related content on their social media pages! We are also looking to add more to Out The Box Entertainments pages in the near future. We do have a website outtheboxentertainment.com, however this is strictly a booking website. You can find our reviews on Google and Facebook! Feel free to reach out directly for videos and setup photos!
4. Can we provide a do-not-play list and a must-play list?
Short answer: Yes!
Our in depth planning worksheet has a dedicated space for providing a MUST PLAY and DO NOT PLAY list.
5. How do you handle music requests from guests?
Short answer : We will professionally filter requests!
Our in depth planning worksheet has a dedicated question for allowing or dissallowing guest requests!
6. What’s your process for creating a playlist that matches our vibe?
Short answer : We will take in all of the information and song choices you give us, and professionally choose songs to fit your "vibe" and crowd!
You are welcome to provide online playlist for your music choices, as well as simply listing favorite songs/artists on our planning worksheet! You can be as involved or uninvolved in the music choices as you'd like! We purchase and download all songs, and never solely rely on streaming music at events.
7. Do you bring your own equipment, or is there anything you would need for me to bring?
Short answer: Yes! We provide ALL necessary equipment with all booking types.
We provide all speakers, mics, and dance lighting! We also provide this for multiple areas when necessary. We will not need anything from you, unless you have a special request/need! We will be happy to use your matching table cloth, neon sign, etc!
8. Do you have backup equipment in case something fails?
Short answer: Yes! We have backups of mostly every piece of equipment!
We can get the music back up and going quickly in the unfortunate event of an equipment failure! In most cases, a direct swap of the equipment can occur. In the case of a speaker failure, we cannot guarantee the same size of speakers as replacements, however we CAN guarantee an available speaker to keep things going!
9. Do you need any special accommodations for setup (power, space, tables)?
Short answer: No!
We're happy to be provided with a table, and table cloth, however we do not NEED these items. We ASK to be put close to the dancefloor, and for hearing sensitive guests to be sat furthest away from the speakers when possible. We will need access to a basic household outlet. We can provide a quiet generator upon request.
10. How early do you typically arrive for setup?
Short answer: At LEAST 1 and a half hours before guest arrival.
We will determine this alongside you, dependent on needs.
11. How many hours are included in your standard or cheapest package?
Short answer : We do not limit by hours.
We understand that when you are booking a DJ, you may not know your final timeline. We will provide "all day" services up to 12 hours, at the quoted price. Our pricing is determined on an event by event basis.
12. What’s the cost for overtime?
Short answer: $200 per hour. Overtime starts at 12:00am on the immediate day following your event date.
You will be billed $200 per hour additional hour. Time will be counted in increments of 15 minutes and rounded UP to the nearest quarter hour.
13. Will you (DJ D Mane) be the DJ at our wedding, or will someone else from your team handle it?
Short answer: Yes, if thats what you're told upon inquiry!
You will know who your DJ will be prior to making any deposit or signing any contract. You are also welcome to speak directly with them prior to booking.
14. Do you stay for the entire event (ceremony, cocktail hour, reception)?
Short answer: Yes!
We will stay for the entirety of the events you booked us for! We do ask you if we're providing services for each of these, prior to providing you with a quote.
15. What is your total fee, and what’s included?
Short Answer : Our pricing is unique to your event!
Our pricing is dependent on multiple factors. (Travel, lodging, day, equipment needs etc)
This pricing format allows us to never overcharge for smaller event types, or weekday weddings etc! We do have customizable add on available at an additional cost, otherwise our packages are "full service, and "all in" priced!
16. Do you require a deposit? Is it refundable?
Short answer: Yes, we only ask for 25% down! This is non refundable.
Non refundable, unless we are the party that cancels. In that case, you will be returned your full deposit amount plus 10%.
17. What is your cancellation and refund policy?
Short answer: Please see above answer.
If we are able to replace your date with another booking, we are happy to refund you in full for cancelations. However, it is our policy that we are not required to refund any deposits. We also have a policy that there will be no refunds for COMPLETED work.
18. Are there any hidden fees (travel, setup, additional hours, etc.)?
Short answer : Nope! Our pricing is all in with no surprises!
We do have customizable upgrade options available, otherwise our pricing is all in.
19. Will you coordinate with our day of coordinator, venue, or other vendors?
Short answer: Yes!
We are happy to connect with other vendors prior to, and during your wedding to make sure we're on the same page! Our DJ's understand the importance of communication and are happy to work alongside other professional vendors!
20. How do you handle transitions (toasts, cake cutting, first dance, etc.)?
Short answer: We will MC each of these moments.
We are happy to announce these moments and gather your crowds attention. We will also mention names etc. We provide a seperate wireless mics for for toasts, which allows for mcing in between toasts.
21. When do we need to finalize the music and timeline?
Short answer : At least 48 hours prior to your wedding.
We would love to have it as soon as its completed. Our DJ's pre plan, and pre download songs, and will make reasonable efforts to adapt to any "late" music/timeline additions/changes.
22. How can we contact you before the wedding if we have updates or questions?
Short answer: You will be provided with your DJ's phone number as well as their email.
We are happy to adapt to your most comfortable form of contact.
