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Pre-event planning
I place a special emphasis on the planning that happens before your event because I believe that the planning that goes into your wedding ahead-of-time is just as important as what happens the day-of on the dance-floor. You'll love the concrete planning process that hits on every conceivable detail, and you'll be able to see exactly where we'll be when we're done before you even hire Sounds To Go! Not many DJs you're going to meet with can say that!
We'll use comprehensive and detailed planning materials to help gather tons of information about your wedding that will help me keep your wedding running smoothly.
I'll work with you to find the style, atmosphere, and flow of events that's just right for you, and your guests. I can also offer ideas for variations and substitutions for some of the traditional events to make sure your celebration is the perfect fit for you. Aren't too keen on the traditional tosses? No problem! Want to get all the kids at your wedding involved but don't know how? Want to do the "Dollar/Money/Honeymoon Dance" but don't want to impose on your guests or make them feel pressured or awkward? We can help!
As for planning, there's so much more information required for a successful and exceptional event than just the names of your bridal party, what types of music you like, and the song selections you'll dance to through the night. These items are just the beginning. With many services, however, these few items are just about the extent of the information they gather when planning for your wedding! We'll go over much more information.
There's a lot to think about and keep track of, but with Sounds To Go you'll never have to worry about the minutia. You should be enjoying every part of your experience, from your planning, to your first dance, to the last song of the night. You should never have to worry about the entertainment for your event or how it will unfold.
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How we'll plan your wedding day!
Step 1: You do your homework
After our first appointment, the "next step" is for you and your fiancé to start using the planning materials. You'll start with our Wedding Planner, which is a highly detailed template that is 5 pages long, to gather all the information I need for each part of your wedding from beginning to end, and it provides an excellent starting-point for the order of events. This Wedding Planner also gathers all of the information about the announcements you would like us to make, details regarding the logistics of your celebration, musical selections and styles for the different parts of your event, and much much more.
Step 2: Planning Consultation
Finally, about one month (typically) before your wedding, we schedule what is almost always our second and final consultation appointment with you to help you compile and organize all of the information you have come up with since our first meeting. We'll go over many other things, including: what announcements you would like made, the manner you would like them made in, how you would like your introductions, the order and pacing of your special events, the finalizing of musical selections and playlists, etc.
If possible, we can even have this consultation at your venue or wedding location itself. This way we can go over things like layout, logistics, and the staging of your ceremony & reception. Meeting at your venue is great because it allows me to meet with your venue staff ahead of time and go over a lot of details that will help us work together smoothly. Since I have a great deal of experience with many of Sacramento's finest wedding venues, a simple phone call to your on-site coordinator is often all it will take to iron out these details.
Step 3: Written Itinerary
After we've gone over the planning packet and filled out every detail, I'll take this information and transform it into a simple and easy-to-read Itinerary that represents YOUR wedding, the way YOU have told us you would love it to be!
We'll deliver a copy of this iteinerary to you so you can review it and make any changes you wish. It can also be delivered to your other vendors, and your venue staff as well, making sure everyone is "on the same page." It is important to note as well that we will work with you and your venue staff to seamlessly integrate any time lines/itineraries they will be working off of as well to make sure that everything is synchronized across the board.
Are you working with a professional wedding/event planner/coordinator? Great! We will work seamlessly with them both before and during your event to make sure that our itinerary is synchronized with theirs.
Don't settle for a service that does not help you develop an organized, written itinerary for your wedding day!
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Step 4: Rehearsal
If you hired us to provide services for your ceremony as well, and if your venue is within 30 miles of Sacramento (no more disclaimers, we promise!), we'll attend your rehearsal as well. This will allow us to go over details one last time, make any last-minute changes, and more importantly, get familiar with your friends & family, while letting them know what to expect on the big day.
It really is that simple... two appointments, a few e-mails, and we're done! You can relax with peace-of-mind knowing that your DJ is more than prepared.
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Attention to detail is key!
Creating a personalized and unique celebration takes planning, and successful planning takes experience and attention to detai. Seeing attention to detail and great organizational skills on the part of your disc jockey beforehand can give you a lot of insight into just how much experience they have, and how they might actually perform and handle themselves when it matters most - at your wedding. These traits can also go a long way towards providing you with confidence in your DJ, and peace-of-mind regarding your wedding day.
The Bottom line
As many-a-bride can tell you AFTER her own wedding, it's not simply about finding a warm body to hit play, or hiring the lowest bidder... at least it shouldn't be. Getting a DJ that is well within or even well below your initial budget might not be too much of an issue.
Getting a DJ for your wedding that is conscientious, detail oriented, and that will provide superior pre-event planning, along with a quality, consistent performance, all while keeping the focus on your guests, your event, and above all you can be a bit of a challenge.
The biggest challenge by far, however, comes in finding a DJ that can deliver both of those - quality and affordability. In other words, the biggest challenge you face is finding the best overall value in a DJ service for your wedding. It's my goal to provide you with this value, and to exceed your expectations. I have a long list of satisfied clients who can testify that I'll do just that!
Whether you're getting married, celebrating an anniversary, or renewing your vows with a ceremony, reception, or both, I do our best to help you realize the event of your dreams.
Let's get started!
I'd like to thank you for taking the time to consider my services for your wedding, and I look forward to talking to you about your special event. Please contact me today to learn more about the detailed planning process I offer to help you customize YOUR special day.
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