Other than our Internet marketing, Night And Day Productions operates strictly on referrals. All of our income goes towards providing a top quality service and we depend on the highest level of customer satisfaction. We promise a noticeable difference between our custom service and the commercialized cookie-cutter companies.
I apologize in advance if any of this Q&A comes across as cocky or arrogant. We are actually very humble and at the same time, very passionate about what we do.
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What
is a "Cookie Cutter" disc jockey?
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Should
you DJ your own Wedding?
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Why
should I choose Night And Day, what sets you apart?
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Why
do some disc jockeys cost so much more than others?
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How
can I tell the difference between a professional and a hobby disc jockey?
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How
experienced are Night And Day disc jockeys?
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Do
all of your disc jockeys do the same show?
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Can
I see the disc jockey on video?
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Can
we meet with the disc jockey?
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Can
we meet with the disc jockey before we book?
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Can
we see the DJs live?
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Can
we bring our own CD's?
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Can
we pick all of the music for our party?
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Can
we provide our own MC?
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How
much do you charge?
Q. What is a "Cookie
Cutter" disc jockey?
Just about any disc jockey can have a
"Cookie Cutter" show. Many DJs find their comfort zone and
fall into a pattern of playing the same music and saying the exact same things
no matter how different the event is. Also, there are some large
companies making lots of money based on the philosophy that there are huge
financial benefits to duplication. ALL of their DJs use the same
equipment, play the same music, say the exact same things, etc. They
sell the idea that no matter who you get you will be happy because they are
all the same.
If this is what you are looking for then a
"Cookie Cutter" DJ company will do a fine job for you. If you
want something special and unique, then please contact us. We have very
high standards and consistently deliver excellent performances. However,
we do not force our disc jockeys to be robots and do the exact same thing at
every event. In fact, we train our people on how to be spontaneous and
adapt to any situation depending on what our clients wishes are.
Again, if you want the identical performance
that 699 other couples will have at their wedding, that big company is a good
choice. We are not concerned about the people who are willing to accept
a standardize routine. It is the people who truly want something
different that we hope will find us. It should be obvious, you cannot
standardize everything AND customize an event. The choice should be
yours, please know the difference.
Q. Can I DJ my own Wedding?
Sure, grab an Ipod and your home stereo, save
yourself a ton of money. Here is an online article one of our clients
emailed us, as a joke
If you are seriously considering this option, I
am not sure if there is anything I can say that will change your mind.
The problem is, all of the stereotypes about cheesy DJs are absolutely
true. Many DJs play the same lame wedding songs at every party.
Most DJs have a cheesy microphone voice and most think that the party is all
about them; they feed their ego by controlling the dance floor.
We are nothing like most DJs, but unless you
give us a chance you will never know that for yourself. It does not cost
a thing to come out and meet with us, but it will probably save you the embarrassment
of a bad decision. Again, I do not mean to sound arrogant. My wife
and I have devoted our lives to making other peoples dreams come true.
If something you read here keeps you from making a terrible mistake, then even
at the risk of loosing your business, I am glad that I wrote it.
On paper, many disc jockeys
look alike. In fact, we have been copied by so many DJs, even some of
the newest DJ companies seem to look like us. The main reason people choose Night And Day Productions over
other companies is what you do not see on paper. We are specialists at
creating unique memories and put in more time helping you plan the special
events. These are features that you will not truly appreciate until the
day of your event so sadly, it can be difficult to see just how much better we
are than the average DJ.
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The disc jockey industry is
absolutely flooded and cut-throat for the most part. Anyone, and I mean
ANYONE, can buy DJ equipment, a music collection and begin selling themselves
as a professional. This means that the supply is greater than the
demand, which has driven down rates to the point that disc jockeys have been
under-priced for many years. Yet a handful of serious professionals are
able to charge a rate based on their actual value.
Also, running a serious
operation requires more expensive measures of security for our clients.
We have special featuressuch ason site back-up equipment and music, back
up personnel, emergency services, and we are fully-insured. The average
DJ may cost a little less, but can not guarantee he will be able to
service your event.
Please remember, it is very
easy for a less expensive DJ to "CLAIM" they can do everything we
do. We have become so highly recommended because we deliver on our
promises.
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Q.
How can I tell a the difference between a
professional and a hobby disc jockey?
Disc jockeys are not judged
by their differences, but by their similarities and many people do not
appreciate the differences until the party is over.Things that do
not seem important when you are setting your budget, will become suddenly
important when your party is ruined.
Do not sell yourself short,
you deserve the security of a professional. The entertainment is already
one of the least expensive services you will book for your event. Spend
a professional rate and have the comfort of knowing you have hired someone
reliable.
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Q.
How
Experienced are Night And Day disc jockeys?
The
majority of our DJ's have been entertaining parties for 13 to 16 years,
although we have a couple newer DJ's that are also very good. We clearly
state each disc jockeys experience on their individual profile page located
at: http://www.night-and-day.com/talent.aspx
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Q.
Do
all of your disc jockeys do the same show ?
To
us, every event special and unique. The music selection, level of
interaction, special events and announcements are all worked out with the
client ahead of time. Please feel free to customize your event with us
as much as you wish and your party will be everything you are hoping for.
To ensure you get exactly what you want, our clients have the opportunity to
meet with their DJ a couple weeks before the event. We feel this is the
main reason we have become so popular, the final consultation can really be a
blessing.
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Q.
Can I see the disc jockey on video?
Yes,
we prefer that you join us in our office for a complete consultation. At
that time, we will watch tapes of the available disc jockeys and answer
questions about each individual. If you live out of the area, we can
mail you a tape of our disc jockeys. However, please understand that we
are not professional videographers. The tapes are designed to give you
an accurate feel of the disc jockeys abilities, they are not
designed to WOW you with how much money we can spend on a marketing video.
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Q.
Can we meet with the disc jockey?
Absolutely.
Once you have selected one of our disc jockeys you are given a planning packet
that should be returned a month before the party. We will call you
around that time to confirm certain details and will give you the DJ's direct
phone number. You are welcome to meet with them here in our office or
make other arrangements. Many couples simply go over details on the
phone, but we prefer that you meet with the DJ face-to-face for a final
consultation.
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Q.
Yes, but can we meet with the disc jockey before we book?
We
do not currently offer this service, mainly because we do not need to.
Also, because it adds a lot of complication to a normally simple process.
When couples join us in the office and complete a full consultation, they know
immediately if we are the right company for them. If you still have your
doubts after meeting with us, we will completely respect your need to continue
shopping.
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Q.
Can we see the DJs live?
We
do not feel that it is our place to invite strangers to your event.
Also, people did this years ago, but there are much better ways to get to know
your entertainers today. Give our methods a chance before you start
crashing parties. You may find that you can see even more of the things
that are important to you, without violating someone's privacy.
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Q.
Can we bring our own CD's?
Yes,
you can bring in music but only as a last resort. We are happy to
purchase music for you and even transfer music to CD if you own something rare
or out-of-print. If you want to provide music that is burnt onto CD, we
prefer that you allow us to make a DJ copy with our professional equipment.
Professional CD players are more picky than home stereo units and our
professional mastering equipment will guarantee that your music will play on
our sound systems.
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Q.
Can we pick all of the music for our party?
Yes.
If it is your wish, we will play an exact play list in the exact order you
choose... ...but, we do not necessarily recommend it.
If you are as enthusiastic about
music as we are, we understand that you may want more influence over the music
than normal. That is just great with us, we enjoy the challenge.
In fact, we consider ourselves to be the best in the industry with regards to
music.
However,
please understand that there are advantages to being flexible with the music.
The art of "Reading the Crowd" is the reason most people choose a
disc jockey.
Even if you knew exactly what songs to play for your party, the order that
they are played in is far more important than you can imagine. This is
one of the main skills that our experienced disc jockeys have over the
competition.
For
the most part, we welcome unique and specialized situations and look forward
to providing you with the right mix of music. Just the same, as
professionals we must caution you about the potential pitfalls of taking too
much control over your event. The rule of thumb is simply: "The
more control the client has over the music, the less we can be held
accountable for the results".
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Q.
Can we provide our own MC?
We
can arrange to work with another MC
but we would
still need to be the primary MCs for the night. In terms of production,
it is best to have one person responsible for all the events and
announcements. Otherwise, there isn't any flow of events and everything
come across choppy.
If
you do not like or trust any of our MCs, than I suppose it would be best if
you just chose another company. We want you to be happy on your special
day so we will work with any special requirements you have. At the same
time, there is just too much risk of embarrassment in having another MC
running the show for us. What I mean is that if anything goes wrong, our
fault or no, we look bad. It is not worth any amount of money for us to
look bad at your wedding or special event.
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