LMD Productions - How Do I Hire A DJ?

What is your attire?
Our attire consists of a white tuxedo shirt, black pants, black tuxedo vest, black tie, black socks & shoes. We dress to the hilt for your special day!
What type of equipment do you have?
We have a 400 watt amplifier, dual CD player, dual cassette player, mixer, corded and cordless microphone with two crisp, high quality output speakers. Our lights consist of colorful lights that have microchips that move to the beat of the music. We also have a marquee and other small lights to help get everyone in the dancing mood! Click here to see pictures of our set-up at different venues.
Do you have a back-up DJ in case of emergency?
I have approximately 5 helpers that can help me out if I need assistance. I am the primary DJ and then I have an assistant with me at every event. Even though I do have back up DJ's I have never missed a wedding in over 8 years.
Do you play requests?
Absolutely! We give the bride & groom a song list before the wedding to go through and highlight the songs that they DO and DO NOT want played. We also have request books sitting out at events so all the guests can make requests if they want to.
Will you put up a banner or sign?
The only sign that we put up is a marquee with the bride & grooms name on it. Also on the front of our console system we have a picture of two people dancing with our logo and name on it.
How many (wedding) receptions have you performed at?
For the year 2006, we will have achieved our 300th wedding reception! Given the past 8 years, we have averaged about 40 weddings per year.
May I see you perform at a wedding reception?
Definitely! Call us at 319-365-8454 or email me at lmdproductions@aol.com and I can let you know where I will be playing at in the next few weeks.
How much do you charge?
I charge $545 for 5 hours of music. Travel fee is $25 within 30 miles from Cedar Rapids and $50 for over 30 miles from Cedar Rapids.
Are you limited to only 4 or 5 hours?
No. We charge $60 per hour for each extra hour that we play. We book extra the night of the event so there is no need to book extra when you are signing the contract.
How early do you arrive prior to a wedding reception?
We arrive at least 30 minutes prior to our actual start time. If guests arrive early we want to make sure that there is music playing for the guests so that way they do not enter a quiet reception.
When do you set up?
Depending on where you are having your reception at, we try to set up as early in the day as possible. We make it a priority to be completely set up by the time your guests arrive at the reception. It usually takes us up to an hour to be completely set up and ready for the reception.
How many people will be needed to help the DJ?
None, there is always myself and my helper and we can get it completely done by ourselves.
Are you able to play continuous music?
Yes?we play music for the time designated in the contract.
How much music do you have?
We have approximately 400+ CD's with approximately 5500+ songs in our current music library.
What type of music do you play?
Typically requested music from the bride & groom and guests. We usually do not play heavy metal or rap music. Probably the heaviest metal song played is AC/DC's "You Shook Me All Night Long" and the heaviest rap song is Sir Mix-A-Lot's "Baby Got Back."
What type of lights do you have?
The lights are very colorful and move to the beat of the music. There are many lights but they provide a stage for having fun. Also we have a marquee and a variety of smaller light systems to bring color into the night.
Do you need a microphone or CD player?
No?we bring all of the equipment.
Do you need a draped table?
Yes?preferably an 8 foot table. If you do not have the skirting we can skirt it ourselves.
Are there any special needs for your equipment?
Usually all we need is a table and electricity and we are ready to party!
How many breaks will you take, how often, and for how long?
We do not stop the music at all?we keep playing until we are done!
What is the cancellation policy?
The $125.00 deposit is not refunded if an event is cancelled. If you want to reschedule the event we can do that, pending availability.
Do you need to be fed at the wedding reception?
Although it is not a requirement, we always do appreciate being thought of at the meal time.