DJing Discussion

This area is for discussion about DJing in general. Please remember the community rules when posting and try to be polite and inclusive.

Making money at weddings...

JD 5:31 PM - 18 March, 2010
Couple are spending alot of money on weddings. Dj's get paid but there are other ways djs can capitalize from the gig - from renting out LED lights, high end chairs, etc... DJ companies are now offering more than just music for the evening.. any of you guys doing that? What new offerings are working in your market?
Dj-M.Bezzle 5:34 PM - 18 March, 2010
coke
djdannyd 5:45 PM - 18 March, 2010
Quote:
coke


don't forget the Rum
Dj-M.Bezzle 5:46 PM - 18 March, 2010
lol
djbigboy 5:54 PM - 18 March, 2010
I am working with another dj company that rents out so much stuff, but here are the common things i see and not so common:

Game Play rentals, anything from hula hoops to FAMILY Feud
Lounge Furniture
Custom Gobo's
Uplighting
Projector and screen rentals
Making the slide show

A lot more of the "wedding' djs in my market also package video/photography for one (ahem) low price....

I try to stick to the things I know and do well and bring in the experts for this other stuff...but it still helps me to book gigs if I can offer other services...
DJ'Que 8:06 PM - 18 March, 2010
you cant tell the competition what your doing. come on.
Wazo 8:39 PM - 18 March, 2010
janitorial services. a custodian they call it.

"ill replace your toilet puck for free" is my motto.
djbigboy 9:52 PM - 18 March, 2010
I think we are sharing information here. Most of the wedding djs in my market don't do clubs like I do, so I think most wouldn't be trolling ssl boards looking for the next idea...
mle 10:03 PM - 18 March, 2010
I do both weddings and clubs. For weddings, I start with a "base" package for just a basic sound system. Then, I up sell lighting and video (music videos, slideshows, gobos). I also charge based on number of guests since I have to add more speakers & subs as the number of attendees goes up. Almost every wedding that I've done, I have been able to get them to buy video and lighting packages.
latindj 10:15 PM - 18 March, 2010
I hear Sixxx offers free bridal deflowering with his wedding "package"...
DJ GRIAL 9:26 AM - 21 March, 2010
Photo Booth
Up lighting
Gobo Monogram
Photo Slideshows