Frequently Asked Questions 

Q. How long have has your company been in business and how experienced are your disc jockeys with weddings?
A. DZ Entertainment has been in business over 20 years. Make sure to hire an experienced DJ to host a wedding celebration. A less experienced DJ may be adequate for a school dance or a back yard party. DO NOT TAKE A CHANCE with a "once in a lifetime" event. All of our djs have at least 10 years (wedding) experience. Some have over 25 years.

Q. Do you provide a written contract for your services?
A. This should be YES without exception! Never take their word for it. Get it in writing!

Q. May I see a specific dj perform at a wedding reception?
A. This answer is NO. Should your DJ allow a stranger to "pop-in" and watch even a few minutes of your big day and give the impression that they care more about the "next sale" rather than the party in front of them?  However we do allow potential clients to visit our djs at a pre-approved function such as a bull roast, night club etc.

Q. How much does DZ Entertainment charge?
A. Look for value for your entertainment dollar. Human jukeboxes will always charge less than Entertainers and/or helpful planners. In Maryland / DC, prices range from $350 for "human jukeboxes" to $2000 and higher for the cream of the crop Entertainers. Our prices start at $775 for 4 hours. We have promotional discounts at certain times of the year. Fill out our Online Quote Form for an exact price. Please read our article WHY THE LOWEST PRICE IS NOT ALWAYS YOUR BEST OPTION! It could save your event!! These are actual stories from Brides and Grooms who looked for the lowest price!!

Q. Does DZ Entertainment have references?
A. A list of references should be made available to you from any experienced Disc Jockey company. This is a great way to be sure you have selected the best musical host for your celebration or event. If a DJ is reluctant to provide references, chances are they do not have any or they do not want you to learn about their lack of professional skills. After every event we email an evaluation form or there will me one located within your online planning tools area.

Q. Is DZ Entertainment a member of any local or national disc jockey organizations?
A. Yes. We are members of BADJA (Baltimore Area Disc Jockey Association) and NAME (National Association of Mobile Entertainers).

Q. What are the differences between Elite, Premium and Classic Djs?
A. This is a question we get asked a lot. Most of our Classic Djs have at least 10 years experience. Djs that work for us have already had in most cases years of experience and they have to meet our strict requirement to work for us. Like some other companies we DO NOT train young people to be Djs and pay them a minimum salary to make more profit. Our Premium Djs have moved to another level because of their past performances and feedback from clients while working for DZ Entertainment. The Elite Djs on our staff are considered to be some of the best in the industry. With over 15 years experience and hundreds of weddings, again and again these Djs get rave reviews from clients and are highly sought after by referrals from past clients and the areas top venues. Elite and Premium Djs do book up fast so please book these Djs early to reserve their services. Most brides book these Djs 12 -18 months in advance.

Q. Are the djs limited to only 4 or 5 Hours because they might have another wedding?
A. In most cases this should be NO! The venue usually dictates the number of hours at a reception. However during peak wedding season sometimes we book more that 1 job per dj on any given Saturday.

Q. How early will the dj arrive prior to a wedding reception?
A. Arrival time is generally 60-90 minutes prior and setup is complete before stated contract time.

Q. What does the dj wear to a wedding reception?
A. The DJ will always dress in appropriate attire according to the event and the wishes of the client. For weddings our djs wear formal tuxedos unless otherwise instructed.

Q. Will the DJ act as a Master of Ceremonies?
A. This depends on the style of services the client wishes to have. All of our djs are accomplished professional speakers and capable of acting as Master of Ceremonies. Some of our djs even have years of radio broadcasting experience.

Q. Are you able to play continuous music?
A. Yes...the music never stops.

Q. How much music will the dj bring to the event?
A. This should be a significant amount with over 5,000 songs as a starting point. Most of our djs carry between 20,000 and 40,000 selections to every event. We also subscribe to RPM and Top Hits to ensure we have all of the latest music available.

Q. Will the dj take requests from our guest?
A. Requests and suggestions should be welcome! This will allow a quality musical host to get "in-tune" with your guests. If some songs are inappropriate for the event, a good DJ will explain the reason why. DJs that are not open to requests usually have a poor musical library. They hide it by not accepting suggestions.

Q. Do you use any additional sound systems, theatrical lighting, biamp systems or special effects?
A. Depends again on the client's wishes. You may get charged extra or you may not depending on your individual situation.

Q. Are there any special needs for the dj’s equipment that we need to provide?
A.  A 6 to 8 foot table should be provided and other than the normal precautions for any electrical equipment, no. Your venue should be able to answer any questions about this. If the event is outside then overhead covering for the dj's equipment is required.

Q. How many breaks will the dj take, how often, and for how long?
A. Our djs do not break during your reception as the music remains continuous.

Q. What is the payment schedule?
A. A deposit is required to secure your date and dj. The balance is due 14 days before your event.

Q. What happens if the dj gets sick or some tragic event happens in their life, do we have a backup?
A. Good Disc Jockey services ALWAYS have a backup plan or two. We have a professional dj on staff available that does not work every weekend in case of an unlikely emergency.

Q. Does the dj need to be fed at my wedding reception?
A. This should never be required by your DJ professional, however it is always a nice gesture to make sure your DJ is fed so they can give the best performance possible. A DJs normal day, given a 5 hour reception with setup and travel time if roughly 7-9 hours.

Q. What does your djs equipment consist of?
A. Only professional Disc Jockey Equipment. Names include JBL, QSC, Rane, Shure, Sennheisser, Pioneer, Gemini, Numark, and more. All of the dj's equipment is packed in road ready cases.

Q. Will you provide back-up equipment in case of an emergency at our event?
A. Weddings, celebrations, and special events are often "once in a life time" opportunities.  All of our djs carry back-up systems on site for your peace of mind.

Q. Will we be mailed planning forms?
A. We can. However we will give you access to your own account where you will be able to access planning tools from our website. These tools include a planning form, event timeline and a music request list which you will be able to "click and pick" your selections from a huge database! Our online database has over 50,000 selections, however this database is provided by a third party and our djs do not have every single song listed. We will make every attempt to locate your individual music selections if these planning forms are submitted within 2 weeks of your event. Your dj will then contact you to go over your music selections and planning material.