DJ HORROR STORIES -- Above, DJ in an outdated tuxedo. A DJ showing up in an ugly tuxedo could be the least of your problems. These are true DJ horror stories from Detroit-area newlyweds. *These brides and grooms would probably pay anything to go back and pick a quality, reputable, properly trained DJ. If you think all companies are pretty good... Just Read These............................ This one is posted on Gigmasters.com --- it is a LOCAL MICHIGAN DJ SERVICE--- People think this doesn't happen... It does!
2.Rachel and Matt had their wedding reception at Laurel Manor in Livonia last May. They thought they hired a DJ that would follow their directions. What they got was disappointment. "We specifically told our DJ not to play the Hokey Pokey and the Chicken Dance. Fifteen minutes after dancing began he played both, back to back! 3.Danielle and Mike recall a similar experience at their wedding reception at St. Johns in Plymouth, "We gave our DJ a list of our favorite songs that we wanted played during our party and he didn't play one. We asked him repeatedly to play them and he refused until my bride was practically in tears." 4.At least Danielle and Mike had a DJ with sound equipment that worked. Dave and Jill weren't so lucky during their reception at Mac n Ray's in Harrison Township. "We were dancing like maniacs, when all of sudden, silence. Our DJ lost power to his speakers for some reason and our party was pretty much over. It ruined our entire night." 5."We gave our DJ a $250.00 deposit over a year before our wedding," says Robin who after a long engagement to Dan had their wedding reception at the Pine Knob Mansion. "About a month before our wedding we called the number on the contract and it was disconnected! It was so stressful trying to find a DJ a month before our wedding. We still don't know what happened to him, or our deposit." 6.Sherri and Jim had a DJ that showed up to their wedding reception at Vladimir's in Farmington Hills, in jeans! "I couldn't believe this guy thought that black jeans and tie were appropriate," exclaimed Sherri's mother. "We paid him almost a thousand dollars and he shows up like that? Unbelievable!" 7.Amy and Andrew's DJ was dressed appropriately for their reception at the Holiday Inn Southgate Heritage Center. However, they had a different problem. Andrew tells it best, "Our DJ was late. He was carrying his speakers and lights and stuff right past our receiving line! He looked completely disorganized and flustered. We didn't even have any music until just before dinner" 8.Denise and Randy also had a disorganized DJ at their reception at Baker's of Milford. "Our DJ was a nice guy, but I don't think he had any idea what he was doing," explains Denise. "He didn't introduce our bridal party correctly, he forgot to announce the cake being cut, and it took us forever to start dancing after dinner. When we finally did our bridal dance, the DJ did it so abruptly that our photographer was still in the lobby taking pictures of our parents. Not only did the photographer miss the dance, so did our parents! It was a total disaster." 9.Kathleen and Brian tried to save money by hiring a less-expensive DJ. They got what they paid for during their reception at Sycamore Hills in Macomb. Kathleen remembers, "Our DJ didn't even come prepared with any of the songs we discussed, not even the song Brian and I were going to dance to for our bridal dance! We ended up dancing to some song we never even heard of." 10.Recently, at a reception at the Sterling Inn, a similar thing happened during Jackie and Don's wedding. "Our DJ played rap all night, which we can't stand. I looked through his CDs to try to find something else and all he had was rap. Most of my guests left before 10pm." This is the most amazing story of all. Remember, these are all true stories!11."I think our DJ started to drink during dinner," recall Martin and Holly, who had their reception at Penna's by Lakeside Mall. "By the time he was supposed to introduce the bridal dances he was slurring his words. Around 10:30pm he began to get belligerent with some of the guests. Then, near the end of the night, he passed out in the bathroom after peeing in his pants! It was a total nightmare." DJ RIPOFFS and DJ SCAMS
1. The DJ company will have you sign a contract for $395 for 4 hours. You think everything is fine. You think you saved money and found the one incredible "too good to be true" deal.
B) If you want a wireless microphone it is $175 extra. They also knew you would need this from the beginning. C) Your DJ that they showed you is not available -- (He broke his arm, He left the country, whatever reason they can make up). The DJ was actually never available. They knew that from the beginning too. They send a completely untrained DJ, you got ripped off. D) They shut down for business... good luck ever finding them or your money. Their phone number is disconnected. 2. Your DJ shows up and his equipment breaks. This is the most common one that we hear from every hall. DJ's don't understand electronics, ohms, resistance, impedance, or know how to match equipment. They have mismatched gear and it BLOWS UP, quite literally at your wedding. 3. Your DJ shows up and makes an idiot out of himself. He thinks he is a "STAR" and everyone is at the wedding to see him.
4. Car Salesman -- Many DJ companies are nothing more than a great salesman. The DJ talent they have is horrible, but the salesman sells you so smoothly.... OUCH! Solution -- Ask them "Where did your DJ's learn music and electronics?" 5. More coming soon... There are a million ways for DJ's to rip you off... please be careful. |