Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get askedabout booking a DJ for your wedding.
All of the wedding DJ’s you interview may not have the samestandards of professionalism. A written, legal contract is one of the firstindicators of whether a DJ is professional and reliable. Furthermore, acontract establishes the DJ’s obligation to the client and outlines what isrequired for the DJ’s success, by outlining his setup requirements and otherfactors related to his performance. For these reasons our team will always askfor a signed contract prior to accepting any wedding, corporate event, or partyin general. In our opinion if a DJ is not using a written contract they shouldnever be considered for your protection. (Professional Tip: Always have anagreed upon and signed contract in place before exchanging any monies).
Absolutely. Prior to fully booking your date you will havethe option of meeting (in our current environment Phone Or Video Chat) withJared (Owner) or the DJ, Photographer or Videographer of your choice. No matterwhat the case may be we always require a final planning meeting with all of ourcouples or event organizers and the DJ, or team member who will be a part ofyour event.
Our team caters to a wide range of events such as:
Generally we are very easy to work with. We will generally hold your date for 7 days (1 week) after having a initial get to know/booking meeting.
Yes, when it comes to extras we try and offer something for everyone. Our team realizes that no one event/wedding is the same and why should you settle for the same thing someone else had. Be unique, creative and don’t be afraid to bridge that gap between average and your wildest dreams.
Extras We Offer:
Yes, we always are insured. We recommend never contractingwith a company that is not insured. Make sure to protect yourself always.
Currently we have 4 Dj’s, 2 Photographers/Videographers, 1Photobooth Manager and 2 Office managers.
This is one of the most important questions you can ask any vendor, and we don't take it lightly. PVE is a team, not a single freelancer — every booking includes our backup-DJ guarantee: if your assigned DJ is ever unable to perform due to illness, emergency, or any unforeseen circumstance, another qualified PVE team member steps in to deliver the same level of professionalism and energy, at no additional cost to you. We treat every wedding like it's the Super Bowl — nothing is more important than showing up for you on your day.
Any professional wedding disc jockey should be comfortable with making announcements and serving as the emcee for the wedding, it is a standard part of the job. Some DJs, however, are not comfortable with this and prefer to pass these duties on to someone else, such as a site manager, who may not have a professional voice or experience speaking on a microphone. Our team however will always be the emcee/MC of your event so you can re assured that your day will run smoothly.
Yes if the occasion calls for the request. This is a common topic we work out with every couple/event host with prior to the day of. Generally speaking we do not mind guest requests, but as you can expect there is a time and place for certain song requests. We are professionals so we will take the approach to accept some song requests if they fit the atmosphere and vision of the couple/hosts. Or if the request is not a good fit we will professionally let the guest know the song does not fit the vibe/atmosphere.
Yes Absolutely. In fact we actually encourage you to as we want to meet you as many times as possible prior to your day. But sadly out of respect for certain event hosts or couples having their wedding there are certain events we will not ask someone to visit us at (weddings, corporate events, etc). Our 4 DJ’s still play in Bars & Clubs pretty regularly so that is where we invite most folks to.
We do not include gratuity in the final contract price. 10 – 20% is generally recommended if your DJ or vendor did a great job, but it is entirely up to you.(Bold) A review of your experience working with our team will always mean more to us than anything.
For the best availability and planning experience, we recommend booking your DJ, photographer, or videographer 12 to 18 months before your event — many of our peak-season dates fill a year or more in advance. That said, we know timelines don't always work out that way, and we do our best to accommodate shorter-notice bookings when a team member is available. Reach out and we'll let you know what's open for your date.
We encourage everyone to select songs that they would like to hear at their event as well as songs they do not want to hear through our mobile planning app that you will receive (click this link to see our mobile app video). The number of songs you request is completely up to you. However, we recommend having around 10 to 15 songs requested (different genres and artists are helpful).
In the end if you end up requesting a lot of music please keep in mind that with time restraints or the atmosphere of an event we may not be able to play all of your requests and your DJ being a professional and reading the room/guests will select music they feel is best as well. (Use your final planning meeting to review this with your DJ).
Absolutely, please feel free to visit our mixcloud for ourDJ’s to post their original mixes. (Mixcloud Link)
Yes! We regularly travel throughout Oregon and Washington, and take on select destination weddings beyond that. Travel expenses (mileage, lodging, and/or flights depending on distance) are quoted separately from your entertainment package based on your venue's location. Let us know where you're getting married and we'll put together a travel estimate as part of your quote.
We understand plans change. If you need to postpone, we'll do everything we can to move your booking to a new date at no additional fee, based on your DJ's availability. If you need to cancel outright, your deposit is non-refundable, since it holds your date and turns away other inquiries for that day. Full terms are outlined in your contract, and we're always happy to talk through your specific situation directly.
A deposit is required to secure your date and is applied toward your total balance. The remaining balance is due before your event, per the schedule in your contract. Exact deposit amounts vary by package — your PVE DJ will walk you through the specifics during your discovery call.
