Frequently Asked Questions

 
   

Do you provide a written contract?

Will your DJ &/or Emcee be suitably dressed for the occasion?

Are you willing to discuss musical selections ahead of time, and are you willing to play requests, particularly if they are suitable for dancing?

Will the DJ &/or Emcee arrive on time?

Can you provide back up equipment and/or personnel in case of an emergency?

Is set-up time included in your price?

Can we choose the music to be played at our wedding?

Can we have a "Do Not Play" list?

We have a theme to our wedding. Can you play one particular type of music for our reception?

What is the deposit to reserve the date of my function and when is the final payment due?

What is your cancellation policy?

Do you subcontract bookings to other DJs under your company name?

Do you offer lighting and special effects?

How early should I book your services?

Is overtime available?

Do you have insurance?

 

Do you provide a written contract?
It is extremely important to have your booking confirmed in writing. All terms of the agreement will be in writing to avoid any complications at a later date.

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Will your DJ &/or Emcee be suitably dressed for the occasion?
It is important that our DJ looks the part by dressing formal or smart casual for your reception. This is included with all packages and we do not charge any additional fees.

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Are you willing to discuss musical selections ahead of time, and are you willing to play requests, particularly if they are suitable for dancing?
We want to listen to your ideas and suggestions, this is why we always make ourselves available prior to your reception to discuss selections. Also our Disc Jockeys carry an extensive selection of songs, so if there are any guest requested songs they can be played.

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Will the DJ &/or Emcee arrive on time?
Punctuality is essential, as professionals we are aware of our responsibilities to you our customer. We always arrive at least one hour before your events scheduled time to ensure all equipment is set up, at no additional fee to you.

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Can you provide back up equipment and/or personnel in case of an emergency?
Any number of circumstances can arise between the time you book with us and the date of the event. We know this and provide a contractual agreement that we will always be able to guarantee you a Disc Jockey for your event and where a change is made you will be informed at every step.

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Is set-up time included in your price?
Yes. typically arrival time is 1 1/2 hour to set up the system prior to your scheduled start time.

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Can we choose the music to be played at our wedding?
Yes. We suggest you provide us with a request list of 10 "must play" songs and 10 "play if possible" songs. This will leave plenty of room for guest requests and DJ selections. We read the crowd and know what songs work and won't work by evaluating crowd response and the age demographic of your guests.

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Can we give you a "Do Not Play" list?
Yes, it is recommend you create a Do Not Play list. This list is just as important as your request playlist. If you don't want to hear The Macarena or The Chicken Dance, you won't!

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What is the deposit to reserve the date of my function and when is the final payment due?
We require a $200 non-refundable deposit and signed contract returned within 14 days to reserve your requested date. The remaining balance is due seven (7) days before your wedding date. There is a $25 fee for checks returned for insufficient funds for any reason. Note : Platinum Productions does not accept credit cards.

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What is your cancellation policy?
1. Cancellation for any reason forfeits the deposit, no exceptions.
2. Cancellation within 90 days of date requires 50% of the balance.
3. Cancellation within 30 days of date requires full payment of the balance.

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Do you subcontract to other DJs under your company name?
No. Platinum Productions would never compromise our reputation by subcontracting bookings to another DJ, that is why we only handle one event at a time. If we receive a booking inquiry for a date & time that has already been booked, we will respectfully decline the job and offer you a referral to another professional DJ.

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How early should I book your services?
Be prepared to sign a contract as soon as you have booked your reception venue. Friday and Saturday availability during the summer and fall months often book one or two years in advance. However, if you are planning a wedding on short notice, it's still worth your while inquiring for availability.

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Is overtime available?
After the contracted time has expired, overtime is available (with consent of reception venue). Your overtime rate is listed in the price clause of your contract. Overtime is available in hourly increments and must be requested one hour prior to the conclusion of your event.

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Do you have insurance?
Yes, insurance certificate is available upon request of your reception hall.

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