Wedding DJ FAQ
These are some of the FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS most should go over with any DJ before booking a future event. If you do have any other questions not listed below, please feel free to CONTACT US at your convenience.
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Will you be the DJ at our Wedding Reception?
Yes, the DJ you speak with is the DJ you'll have from start to finish of the wedding process. Your DJ will be specified on your wedding contract and will not be deviated from unless (family emergency or sickness.) We value ourselves not only on being DJ's but reliable wedding consultants that can be there for you when need and help you plan your wedding day from start to finish.
02
Do you Offer a Wedding Contract?
Yes, we at DJ OC, LLC have a contract listed out for us both to go over.
03
Will we meet up before our wedding reception?
Yes! We will have several meetings before your big day. If you require our services we will meet up as soon as possible and go over our wedding reception guide which will in detail go over all of our services we have to offer. At this time we will also sign our contract that each party will get a copy of. After this initial meeting if any other meetings are needed between the bride and groom we will schedule times that coordinate between both parties. Once the week of the wedding is in sight all parties will meet up and go over name pronunciations and finalize any changes the bride and groom may have at that time.
04
Do you take song requests from our guests?
Yes, a majority of the songs we will play will come from your song request list but not all your songs will fill a block of the night. Guest requests are encouraged as this will help get your guests more involved in your big day.
05
When do you arrive to set up?
We are set up and ready to go an hour to an hour and a half before your wedding reception starts. If we are providing wedding audio the same time frame applies.
06
Are you insured? Do you bring back up equipment?
Yes! we are fully insured and bring back up equipment to each event.
07
Do you have any references?
Yes! We have many and are more than willing to provide references on request, and you can view our RAVES.
08
What if you are sick or unable to make it to my event?
If this issue arises a secondary DJ who is trained in the process of what we do at DJ OC, LLC will be used as a backup. If a secondary DJ is not available then a company that is reputable in status will be contacted to fill in for your wedding date.
09
How do I reserve my date?
A signed contract and deposit reserve your date. The remaining balance is due the week of your wedding.
10
What's included in your wedding package?
Unlimited event time, ceremony audio (same location), up to 30 uplights, a digital photo booth with unlimited use, and our Custom Wedding Reception Guide. See SERVICES for details.
11
Do you have a photo booth?
Yes, it's included! Guests get their photos instantly, and after the wedding you'll receive every photo strip and raw frame by email.
12
Do you travel?
Absolutely! We're based in Frankenmuth and travel throughout Michigan. For weddings more than about an hour away, travel fees may apply.
13. What areas do you serve?
DJ OC is based in Frankenmuth and serves the surrounding Mid-Michigan communities, including Saginaw, Bay City, Midland, Freeland, Fairgrove, Birch Run, Bridgeport, Clio and Flint. Planning a wedding nearby? See our Saginaw wedding DJ, Bay City wedding DJ and Midland wedding DJ pages for local venues we've played. We also travel throughout the state for weddings and events.
14. Do you DJ weddings in Frankenmuth?
Yes. Frankenmuth is DJ OC's home base. We've DJ'd at Frankenmuth venues including the Bavarian Inn Lodge, the Bavarian Inn Restaurant, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Uptown North Main and The River View at Frankenmuth Brewery.
15. Will you travel outside Mid-Michigan?
Yes. Andy has entertained at more than 300 weddings throughout Michigan, at venues as far out as The Milestone Barn in Bannister. Tell us where your venue is and we'll go over the travel details with you.
16. What venues have you played?
Our venues include the Bavarian Inn Lodge, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth and Uptown North Main in Frankenmuth; Horizons Conference Center, Golden Glow Ballroom and Montague Inn in Saginaw; Apple Mountain and The Back Orchard Barn in Freeland; DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City – Riverfront; The H Hotel in Midland; Woodbridge Event Barn in Bridgeport; Crystal Occasions, Celestial Farms and Round Em Up Ranch in Clio; My Sisters' Barn in Fairgrove; and Odins Owl in Millington. We're happy to work at any venue you choose.
17. Do you DJ events other than weddings?
Yes. Weddings are our specialty, and we also DJ corporate events, holiday parties, graduation parties, birthdays, private parties and charity events. Karaoke is available for any event.
18. Do you emcee corporate events and fundraisers?
Yes. For example, we provided music and emcee services for the Saginaw County Hall of Fame fundraiser, including its dedication ceremony and cocktail-hour music.
19. Do you offer karaoke?
Yes. Karaoke is available for all events, including weddings, private parties and corporate events.
20. How far in advance should we book?
Couples usually book DJ OC about a year in advance, and DJ OC books only one event per day, so reach out as soon as you have a date and venue. We usually reply the same day.
21. What happens after we book?
After you sign your contract, we meet to go over our Custom Wedding Reception Guide, which covers every part of your reception in detail. We schedule more meetings if you need them, and the week of your wedding we meet again to finalize changes, review your timeline and go over name pronunciations.
22. Can we give you a must-play and a do-not-play list?
Yes. Most of what we play comes from your song request list, and we'll never play the songs on your do-not-play list. Guest requests are encouraged too, because they help get your guests involved.
23. Do you provide music for the ceremony, cocktail hour and dinner?
Yes. Ceremony audio is included when your ceremony and reception share a location, and if your ceremony is somewhere else we can cover that too. We also provide cocktail-hour and dinner music before the dancing starts.
24. Do you MC the reception?
Yes. MC services are part of what we do: introductions, toasts, first dances, cake cutting and keeping the whole timeline on schedule. We also coordinate with your photographer, videographer and caterer.
25. Do you book more than one event per day?
No. DJ OC books one event per day, so your celebration gets our full attention.
26. Can I book the photo booth without a DJ?
No. The photo booth is an add-on to our DJ service and isn't available on its own. It's included in every DJ OC wedding package.
27. Can you play a slideshow or video?
Yes. DJ OC has a projector for slideshows and videos at corporate events. Planning one for your wedding? Ask us when you book.
28. Can we book DJ and photography together?
Yes. Andy's wife runs Cassie Nicole Photography + Design, a Frankenmuth wedding photographer. Ask about our DJ + photography package.