DJ Ryan Parker

Frequently Asked Questions

We want lots of people to dance. How are you going to do that?

Because we love what we do and we understand music. Or better yet, we understand what music works for most weddings versus what works for a high school prom. Not only do we excel at song selection at the right time, but knowing how to mix from song to song and genre to genre is our speciality. And when you combine that with simple lighting effects, you have a packed dance floor.

Do we meet to tell you what songs we want and when our special dances will be?

We like to organize your day musicially about 1-3 weeks before your wedding date, that way you've already made a lot of your decisions. We have a way we like to time-line out your day and will walk you through it step by step listening to any requests or questions you might have.

Do you play line-dances?

We still hear this from clients and love to answer it this way; there are times that certain crowds want to hear, lets say, the "cupid shuffle", and it's our job to know when to play it or if it's to satisfy a request. If it's part of your "do-not play" list then you can rest assured that it won't be played.

Do you have references?

This rarely gets asked now, but we would connect you with any of our preferred vendors in the industry.

Do you perform ceremonies?

Yes, ceremony pricing will be based on the amount of work required, as some are 200 yards out on a beach or in the middle of a large field far away from the reception site, and some are in the same location and don't require even a 2nd set up. Our ceremony system is completely battery powered and very portable.

Are you a master of ceremonies as well?

Yes, we will do introductions into the reception and provide any other announcements you may need. This all gets organized and discussed at your final meeting.

We don't want someone who sounds over the top.

Great, that's us! We act like a normal person should when using a microphone, not as a radio DJ or someone who is going to advertise their DJ company throughout your wedding. We don't get crowds "hyped" with our voice, so we've been forced to learn great song selection and smooth mixing techniques in order to create packed dance floors and happy guests.

How do your contracts work?

Once you decide to contract us we will send you a contract via email. You can send it back signed and dated. We ask for a 50% deposit to hold the date and the remaining 50% is due 14 days prior to your wedding date.

What if one of my guests comes up and requests a song?

We find ourselves in all kinds of situations with guests, family members, and bridal party members approaching us to play a specific song. We do our best to consider all requests, knowing that the bottom line is wanting the most amount of guests dancing the most amount of time.

Can we give you "please play" or "do-not play" lists?

Yes! Generally speaking, if you give us about 20 requests and some other ideas for do-not plays we will get the idea of what you are looking for. It’s important that you “star” the songs that are “must plays” as we can’t always get to every request because of time. Regardless, you’re the client and you can have anything you want!

Will you match another DJ companies price?

It depends on a few factors. Some of the things we take into consideration are the date of your wedding, how soon it is, and how comparable we think the DJ company is to our services. It doesn't hurt to ask!

Are there additional fees/travel fees?

No. The only time a hotel room needs to be paid for by the client however is during December through April and your wedding conflicts with extremely poor weather or snow.

What do you wear?

A suit. We like to blend in, not stick out.

Should I care what equipment you use?

Yes, each part of our gear has been carefully thought out, from what it looks like to what it sounds like and what is appropriate for weddings, right down to the length of our cords and how we hide them from site. Some of our competitors still use the original JBL Eon's, a popular speaker from 25 years ago! There is both a sound and look difference, let alone what their table looks like with orange cords going every which way. You should be investing your money in someone that's investing theirs for you, in modern and up to date equipment, and who cares about their overall appearance in addition to their performance and sound quality. All DJ equipment is NOT the same. We avoid "vertical line array's" like the EV Evolve 50 or Bose "stick" systems. Don't be fooled by others; a classic "2 tops plus 1-2 subwoofers on the ground" can't be beat and has proven that over the years.