Frequently Asked Questions

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All of the DJs who work for Remix Weddings have a minimum of 10 years of professional DJ experience working in clubs, on air, or with live music acts.  Most of our DJs have 15+ years of experience rocking dance floors! Cumulatively our team has almost 150 years of DJ experience. 

Compared to other wedding budget items, DJs are usually one of the least expensive parts of the wedding day, but they still aren’t cheap. Finding someone to press play on a playlist is pretty inexpensive, but finding a real DJ with the complete skill set of a legit DJ and MC is expensive. Think about the skills required:

• Always has to be on time.
• Must be a people person who can work in tandem with the bride and groom, but also interact with family, friends, and other guests.
• Must have the ability to think on their feet when unforeseen issues pop up with the timeline, venue layout, or other logistical problems arise. 
• Must play nice with other vendors and be a team player 
• Must be able to lift heavy equipment.
• Must be willing to work every weekend often for 13 hours a day, and most of that standing.
• Must have exceptional planning skills. 
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must work well under pressure.
• Must love music – must stay up to date with what’s trending, what’s dropping in popularity, and what is coming back into the spotlight.
• Has spent decades learning the craft of programing music to keep diverse crowds dancing for hours on end.
• Has spent thousands upon thousands of hours learning how to mix music and rehearsing their craft.
• Must understand the technology driving audio equipment and the science of acoustics.
• Must dress well and be clean and presentable
• Must own tens of thousands of dollars of equipment.
• Must be engaging, articulate, and confident on the microphone without being a total cheese ball
• Must always have a smile on their face no matter the situation.

This combination of creativity, talent, and responsibility is in very short supply.  Mediocre DJs are easy to find, but great DJs like the ones on our team are the unicorns of the industry!

At Remix Weddings, we understand that every event is unique and requires different levels of expertise. As such, we curate a diverse roster of DJs meticulously selected for their talent and expertise, ensuring a perfect match for your budget and vision.  Some clients just want a killer dance party, and our awesome base-level DJs nail that vibe perfectly. They're pros at reading the room and keeping the beats bumping. These DJs have been through our rigorous training program and they know weddings inside and out! Our more budget-conscious options still guarantee an engaging and enjoyable event, though their experience with specific genres or music libraries may be more focused.

While all our DJs are adept at reading the room and tailoring their sets to your preferences, our premium-tier DJs offer an elevated experience. They possess unrivaled music knowledge and decades of experience blending diverse genres to create an unforgettable atmosphere. They provide personalized consultations, utilize upgraded cutting-edge sound and lighting systems, and provide award winning professional MC services.

 Ultimately, the ideal DJ for you rests upon your unique priorities, your vibe, and your desired level of customization. We invite you to explore our DJ profiles to find the perfect DJ for your event!

A professional DJ will have a library of thousands upon thousands of songs from the oldie but goodies to today's top 40 hits.  DJ's do not take breaks and will play anything and everything that you want to hear at your wedding reception. A DJ can even download songs that we don't have on the fly during an event!

 Outside of running to the restroom, no.  We work non-stop from the moment your wedding reception starts until the final moment when you make your grand exit from your wedding reception.  If you opt to feed us a vendor meal, we will take a very quick break to eat, but we will make sure there is music playing the whole time while we sit down to eat.

 Well we are young enough to know what is hip and what music will get people up and dancing, but we are old enough to know your wedding day is all about you!  We are not the old wedding DJ guys who show up with the music note neck-tie, a rigid playlist they use at every wedding, who want to talk on the mic all night like they are on the radio.  We know that you are our boss, and we want to deliver what you want and desire.  We listen.  We have redundant systems to make sure we provide you with the music you want and avoid the music you hate!  Because our DJs have decades of experience, they can read a crowd and get them dancing whether they are 9 or 90 years old.  We will never do anything that will come across "cheesy" or cheapen your event, and we provide unlimited planning consults and meetings so that we understand your vision.  We also utilize the newest gear and best design aesthetics to make sure our set up looks as great as the rest of your wedding.

You want to make sure the DJ and dance floor are front and center at your event, preferably side by side with each other.  You definitely want a clearly defined dance floor that is size appropriate for the guest count.  Too small and it will be cramped and uncomfortable for people to dance.  If it is too big or spread out, it will look empty and people will be less likely to dance.  You also do not want to put the DJ and dance floor in a separate room from the rest of the reception. This is a recipe for no one dancing.  Your DJ is going to serve as the MC for the evening, so you do need to have them front and center to be able to handle all the wedding formalities, and so that people can see what is going on when he calls up your toast makers, etc.

Your DJ will typically arive 2-3 hours before your ceremony is set to begin. We want to have everything set up and looking good before your guests arrive!

Yes, yes you can.  Keep in mind, we will essentially have 2 distinct parties taking place during your wedding reception.  We will have the cocktail and dinner hours, where we can play pretty much anything.  During the cocktail and dinner hours most wedding guests are chatting, and aren't really listening to the music.  It is mostly background noise at that time.  This is a great time to mix in any requests that you may have.  You can actually choose all of the cocktail/dinner music if you wish. The second half of the night is the Dance Party.  We do not recommend trying to pick every song for the dance party part of the evening.  We suggest trusting your DJ to read your crowd, get them dancing, and keep them having fun.  Your DJ knows what songs work and what songs don't, so we suggest you don't limit them when it comes to the dance party part of the evening.  You can find some great wedding music planning advice on our blog!

 Each of our DJs have their own styles that they have developed over the years working in clubs, bars, and music venues, playing to various crowds.  The best term to describe our style over all is "genre surfing".  We play a little bit of everything, mixing seamlessly from one genre to the next.  It is our goal to play a little bit of everything so we have your 92 year old grandmother out on the floor beside your 11 year old cousin.  We do not limit ourselves to particular styles or genres of music.  We will play just about anything as long as it gets people dancing.  The hallmarks of our style is seamless mixing, polished performance with no cheese in our microphone work.  Your assigned DJ will work with you to establish the tone and feel of your cocktail and dinner hours, and also establish a style of mixing/music for your dance party.  If you want more of a remix heavy or mash-up style dance party, that is what you will get.  If you prefer original edits of music, then that is what we will play.

Mixing is a basic set of skills that separates the amateurs from the professionals as far as DJs go.  Beginner DJs usually just blend music, fading one song in as they fade one song out.  True professional and skilled DJs mix music, matching beats, tempos, pitches and well as adding their own finesse to a mix so that you can't tell where one song ends and the next begins.  Beat matching, (a technique most wedding DJ's don't have or can't do because they only use laptops) is a method of overlapping tracks so you can have 2 tracks playing in sync with each other.  This type of mixing keeps the energy on the dance floor constant and keeps guests engaged.  In addition to beat matching your DJ may resample, or loop beats and add in effects while mixing. 

Totally! From grand entrance to last call, and every announcement in-between, we can guide the flow of the evening with as much enthusiasm or restraint as you would like. Keep in mind, we are most definitely not mic-rocking non-DJs, we don’t talk on the mic all night encouraging you and your guests to get up and do the macarena. We’ll keep it clean and simple, and then we will shut up and get back to rocking your dance floor.

Again, no.  Outside of facilitating your introductions, first dance, cake cutting, etc, we generally don't use the microphone at all!  We will only use the mic to MC your traditional wedding activities or to make any necessary announcements and to "direct traffic."  The rest of the time we will be playing music and seamlessly mixing songs together.

We do, but only if you want us to.  Generally for weddings we usually use original release tracks and radio edits.  However, being long time professional DJs, working in both clubs and private events, we have earned access to many professional DJ Pools giving us access to special releases, remixes, promo records, remasters, white label edits, blends, mash-ups, instrumental tracks, acapellas, and so on.  We will work with you to decide if you want a more traditional sound for your event, or more of a remix style show, or somewhere in between. 

Well, just as you will meet with your caterer and decide on the menu utilizing their expertise, you probably won't tell him how to cook the food. The same can be said when working with your DJ.  We are going to work together to establish your preferences and tastes, and we are going to take that information, add in your requests, and then analyze your guests and what seems to be the music that makes them happy and makes them get up and dance.  We want the music to be a reflection of you, but we are very capable to make all the selections of music for your event, if you do not care to do so.  Using our online event planner, together we will establish the music and feel for your wedding reception. 

 As involved as you want or care to be.  We encourage you to try to be as involved as possible, as that is how we create satisfied clients.  Most of our wedding clients have deep feelings about music and want the music for their day to represent their tastes.  We go out of our way to make that happen.  We like to have in depth discussions about our clients musical tastes and preferences so that we can create a soundtrack for their wedding day that represents and reflects their tastes.  We also ask our clients to help establish what they don't want for their wedding reception, creating a do not play list.  What you do not want can be almost as important as what you do want!  We want to create the mixtape of your life's journey and we need your help to do that.

Yes.  We will make every effort to play any appropriate requests from your wedding guests, while trying to stay within the established style and feel that we have come to develop for your wedding reception.   If a song is on your do not play list, we won't play it, even if your grandmother asks us to.  To be completely honest, we generally don't get that many requests from guests during an event. People start making requests when they are bored or not having any fun. That means the DJ is not doing his job well.  Our DJs are very good at what they do, so typically we don't get that many requests during an event, outside of Aunt Becky asking for the Electric Slide for the 100th time.

 We only use on "clean" or radio edits of songs to avoid cursing and offending guests.  We will also avoid any lewd songs or tracks with overly suggestive lyrics, unless you have specifically requested them.  You probably don't want your grand mother hearing, "From the windows, to the walls, till the sweat drops down my..." You get the picture.

 We have everything and can get almost anything.  We have been working as DJs cumulatively for over 25+ years.  We have an extensive collection of music from today's hits, to 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, Rock n Roll, Hip-Hop, Rap, House, Modern Rock, R&B, House, Techno, Classic Rock, Funk, Soul, etc.  We will also gladly acquire any commercially available songs that you request, that we do not already own, at no cost to you. 

Yes! You can find lot's of advice on our website and on our blog.  Here is our best quick advice for planning your evening:  Break the events of the evening  into simple logical blocks. I.e.  drinking, followed by eating, followed by toasts, followed by dancing. The more complicated the event, the less likely it will work as planned. Keep in mind that each time you start or stop a large group of people from doing anything it can add 5 to 15 chaotic minutes to the timeline. This zaps momentum (and that magical feeling when the event happens effortlessly). 

Typically we need a rectangular set up area roughly 12 feet wide and 5 feet deep.  This typically translates to the area along one side of a standard dance floor.  Our set up area needs to be within 25 feet of a dedicated power outlet.  Dedicated outlet means we don't want the caterer running their gear off of the same outlet/circuit that we are plugged into.

 Yes.  For all weddings and events we use a standardized contract.  Our contracts are very straight forward and easy to understand.  In an effort to be more "green" we use echosign.com for electronic delivery and signature of contracts to help lower environmental impact.  All you have to do is click to sign, and the document is legal and binding.  Then, rest at ease that you have a legally binding document ensuring you have hired a true professional for your wedding. 

 We require a 50% retainer to hold your date for your event.  We ask that the final payment be made 14 days before your wedding so that on your wedding day you have one less thing to worry about.  Your wedding day is stressful and there is a lot going on.  The last thing you need to worry about is carrying around a checkbook or credit card to pay us and your other vendors on the day of your wedding. 

Retainers are non-refundable.  Should you need to cancel, your retainer can be credited to a future booking or event.  When you pay your retainer, you are securing our services for that event date and at the same time preventing us from booking our DJ on that event date with another client.  On average our clients book 5 to 10 months in advance of their event, and should you cancel it is generally unlikely that we would be able to rebook that date.  We retain the event retainer to off-set the lost revenues resulting from the cancellation.  If we are able to rebook your date, we will provide you with a refund of your payment minus a small processing fee.  

“Average” prices are for “average” DJs...and, I’m guessing, you’ve read this far because “celebrate good times” and “I gotta feeling” are two little phrases you don’t want to hear at your wedding. We offer a boutique wedding DJ experience where “average” is, quite frankly, unacceptable.  Our pricing starts at $2,250.00 and goes up from there, depending on the services you require. Our couples typically invest around $3,200.00 for our services. In addition to DJ services we offer Photo Booths, Up Lighting, Custom Monograms, Ceremony Sound  Services, Club Cannons, and more. No two events are alike, so custom quotes are always available for the specific services you need.

As soon as you have booked your reception venue for your wedding you should start lining up your wedding vendors.  We book out Saturdays and Sundays for the summer and fall usually 8 months to a year in advance, sometimes 2 years in the case of DJ Mitch Fortune.  As soon as you have a wedding date set, you should start lining up your wedding vendors.  Even if you do not have a specific venue picked out, we can go ahead and get the contract written so as to secure your date and pair you up with one of our wedding DJs.

100% yes! Owner Mitch Fortune is a member of the LGBTQI community and our entire team recognizes everyone's right to be married.

 Yes.  Set up and take down will take anywhere from 1-2 hours before and after your wedding reception, and are included in the price of your wedding reception package.  Our basic sound systems can be set up and ready to go in under an hour.  If you opted for a lighting package for your wedding reception, it may take 2+ hours to get the sound and lighting set up, especially with an up-lighting package.  Make sure to speak with your on premise coordinator to make sure we can get in early enough to set up.   Our pricing is upfront with no hidden fees. 

One!  There is a lot of time and effort that goes into a wedding including arriving 2-3 hours before the event begins, and spending an hour or more breaking down after the event ends.  Your DJ  will be exhausted after that kind of a day, and that means your DJ doesn't have the time or energy to do another event that day.

We use all premium professional grade equipment from the following pro-audio manufacturers:  Pioneer, Serato, Technics, JBL, Yamaha, DBX, and Shure.  One thing you will notice first is that we bring sub-woofers to every event.  Most DJs use 2 full range speakers that don't really provide enough bass to shake a place.  We also use the latest technologies to provide crystal clear sound.  For instance, one of the components we use is a DBX Drive Rack.  This thing is packed with features that allow us to address venue specific sound issues.  For example, the Drive Rack has a digital auto equalization program.  Using an RTA (Real Time Analyzer) mic positioned in the center of the room/venue, we can use a pink noise generator (Pink noise is like white noise, or the sound of an old TV on a snowy channel) to analyze the frequency response of the sound system and compensate for room acoustics and auditory deficiencies.  Simply put, the system emits a frequency spectrum through the speakers that has a specific power spectral density.  The microphone positioned in the center of the room detects the frequency capabilities of the speakers, and also detects and analyzes the frequency response of the room.  It then compensates for noise cancellation from the materials in the building, it analyzes which frequencies reverberate back off the walls, floor and ceiling and adjusts accordingly so that the sound is perfectly optimized and equalized for the room. We also use sub-harmonic bass synthesizers.  In the old days, records were used by DJs, but now it is all mp3s and CDs.  Well, records actually had a much better frequency response in the low end, that CDs and MP3's lack.  Sub-harmonic bass synthesizers recreate that low end bass, and synthesize and create bass and extra low end frequencies, adding to the low end spectrum of the music being played.  In short, it adds extra bass to shake your butt to.  These are just two examples of the technology we use to provide the best sound in the industry.  Most other mobile DJ's do not use these and other technologies because of the cost of the equipment and also the technical expertise needed to use them.  That is what sets us apart from our competition.  

Yes.  As much as we are not concerned with equipment failure due to the exceptional quality of equipment we use, we do travel with safe guards because you only get one chance on someone's wedding day.  Should something go wrong, we do travel with backup media players, a backup mixer, and have backup sound re-enforcement.  We also update our equipment every few years to ensure that we have the best and most reliable equipment available for your wedding reception. In addition to back up equipment, we always retain one DJ per weekend as a back up in case of an emergency..

Well there is not a one size fits all sound system out there.  The size of an event dictates the size of the sound system needed for that event.  Our goal is to provide the best sound quality possible, unlike most other companies that simply use a one size fits all sound approach.  In reality, a system that is adequate for 80 people may not have enough capacity for an event with 150 people.  With a larger event you need a larger sound system to guarantee the sound quality.  Think of it like this, the little blue tooth speaker you take camping sounds great when 6 people are hanging around a campfire.  Put that blue tooth speaker in your living room at a house party and you won't hear it over the noise of your friends.  We have various sound systems that we try to match to the size and scope of each event.  Our larger line array and premium systems are more expensive, harder to move, and cost more to maintain which is why we charge more for those systems.  We are always happy to speak with you to help you determine which system is right for your event.  Our different packages also offer different lighting options ranging from simple dance floor lighting (similar to what most mobile DJs use) all the way up to a full on night club style lighting system that can transform your venue into a full fledged night club when the dance party starts.  Not every client wants the full production/show which is why we offer different levels of lighting as well.  We can also create a custom package or quote based on the specific services and options a client is looking for!  

 Yes.  We have hundreds of satisfied customers available for you to talk to upon request. You can read all of our 5 star reviews on Wedding Wire, The Knot, or on Google. 

Yes and No. Weddings are private affairs and we obviously cannot invite you to a client's party.   If we happen to have a gig at a bar or club coming up, we will happily invite you to watch us work. We do have some live and studio demos available for you to listen to on our demos page.

100% yes!  Many clients have seen our DJs perform at another event or at a friend or family member’s wedding. If that DJ is available for your date, you can certainly opt to work with them. If you aren’t familiar with our DJs or haven’t seen them perform before, you can learn more about our team, hear some demos, and see which DJ might be right for you by visiting our DJs and Demos page. If you don’t have a preference, we can assign a DJ for you. All of the DJ’s on our team are highly qualified, have decades of experience, and have been through the the same rigerous training and apprenticeship program. You are in great hands with whichever DJ you pick or are assigned to work with.  

Yes.  We do include tasteful modern dance floor lighting with all of our packages.  Your DJ will work with you to decide the amount of lighting you want him to bring and use.  You can also upgrade and add on options such as uplighting  to enhance your event.  If lighting is not your thing, you can opt to book our services ala carte without lighting.

 We are a DJs, but not cheeseball entertainers.  We don't bring props, we don't do routines, and we don't bring silly hats, wigs, games and shtick.  We are not going to break out the limbo stick or try to teach people the Wobble.  Our music is flexible, our reputation is not.  We play music, we make people dance, that is what you are paying us for, that is what we do.  We will make any necessary announcements for your reception, but we are not going to try to be the star of the show.  We are not going to try to teach people to dance, or hound them to get on the dance floor.  It is you special day and the focus should be on you.  If you want someone to entertain and play the showman for your event, we are not your guys.  Introductions we can do, magic tricks we will not.  

Well, first off, that doesn't happen. Our experience alone gives us the knowledge and ability to read a room. This is a skill which long time DJs have developed over years of experience.  This means we can look at a room, and quickly, through a little trial and error (i.e. playing a few different types of songs), figure out what music will get that crowd moving, and then we can keep them up and having fun by following our instincts and pulling from our experience about crowds, music, and what works and what doesn't.  Now keep in mind, at smaller weddings (say less than 25 guests) it tends to be harder to get people up dancing, but we are always up for a challenge!  Even with a small crowd, there are strategies and methods we can use to get people dancing, without being cheesy, and without making them get up and learn silly line dances.  In the end, trust us, we can get a crowd, no matter how small, up and dancing, and having fun.  

 In the unlikely event your DJ can not make it to perform at your wedding due to injury, emergency, or illness, we always have a DJ on stand by. 

 Sometimes!  In the case of a very large show or extremely complicated set-up with lots of lighting, a photo booth, or other enhancements, we may bring an additional guy.

No. Absolutely not.  We will never use signage at your event to advertise our company.  We will never plug our company name in any announcements, and we will never announce our company name during an event.  If people approach us for info on our services, we will give them a business card.  That is what they are for. 

We do not charge a gratuity, but if you feel your DJ has gone above and beyond the call of duty and has delivered you with an unforgettable evening, then a tip is the highest form of gratitude, and they will accept it as the utmost compliment. 

All we need is space enough to set up (usually an 11' wide by 6' deep space) and an adequate power source within 25' of the set up area.  

 Depending on the venue, location, hours, and packages you have selected, we may spend upwards of 8 to 10 hours or more setting up, performing, and breaking down for your event, not including driving to and from the event.  Depending on the venue and location, finding a quick meal nearby may be hard for us to do, and we certainly can't leave to get food once the event starts.  Most venues or caterers will provide vendor meals for your wedding vendors at a small charge, and these meals are often a sandwich or something that can be eaten quickly or on the fly.  Please remember we have a show to run, so we don't need a steak or fancy dinner, or a sit down meal.  If you opt to feed us, we will greatly appreciate it.  If you don't, we will make other arrangements. ****If you decide to feed your DJ (and other vendors), we suggest that you ask the banquet staff to feed to your DJ and other professionals IMMEDIATELY after the head table, and certainly not last.  You, your family, and your guests will anxiously be waiting for the festivities to continue the moment dinner is over, so you don't want to be stuck waiting on your vendors to finish their meals which will happen if they are fed last.

 Yes.  We have an auxiliary sound system that we can bring for your wedding ceremony which includes wireless mics  as well.

When we arrive, we will probably be wearing something light and casual like a company polo shirt and jeans or tan shorts/khakis, especially if your event is outdoors in the middle of summer.  Once we have loaded in and set up, we will then change into more formal attire.  Hauling hundreds of pounds of equipment in dress clothes just doesn't work.   For your actual event, we will work with you to try to blend in with the wedding party.  We do not want to over dress, or be confused for the groom.  Think about it.  If you hired a female DJ, the last thing you want is for her to show up in a fancy white dress.  To that end, if your event is more formal, we opt for black on black on black.  We opt for black slacks, a black dress shirt, a black tie, black shoes, and black jacket.  If your wedding is more casual we will wear something more fitting for the feel of the wedding, but we will allow you to have final approval. Generally, if the groomsmen are wearing grey or tan suits, that is probably what we will wear.  

Yes.  We provide wireless mics for speeches by pre-arranged toast makers, and we have hard wired mics as back up.  We have a strict policy for microphones.  Once we have had a planning meeting and decided on toasts that will be made, no one else will be allowed on the mics.  This policy is non-negotiable.  If you do not specify ahead of time to let someone speak on the mic, we will not grant them access to the mic.  We will not give anyone who has not been previously approved a microphone.  This prevents any over zealous, possibly intoxicated guests from rambling on the mic, making off color remarks, or embarrassing you, your family, other guests, or even themselves.  No one gets mic privileges unless you say so! 

Our booths do not do printing as they are completely digital. We found in the past that so much paper gets wasted at events as guests often discard half of the images/print outs they receive. Half the time they leave them by mistake (dang alcohol) but other times they take multiple pictures and leave the ones they don't love behind. Doing away with the printing option helps us be a little more green with our events.

Another issue with printing is that with the selfie station format, your guests can create boomerangs, gifs, and videos which can't really be printed. It's more of a multimedia experience. We will create an online gallery for your event which will allow all of your guests to view and share the media captured at your event. The booth will deliver images and other media via text or email instantly to your guests. We can even preload hashtags into the automatic sharing options as well. With the online gallery your guests can download any of the images from the event and have them printed out at a later date if they really want the photo. You will also receive a ZIP file with all of the media from the event as well. 

100% We carry a $2 million liability insurance policy

Yes, we do provide our services outdoors, however we do have several set up requirements to guarantee the safety of our team and our equipment. First we do require overhead shelter to protect equipment from the sun which can overheat our gear and lead to shutdowns. An easy up is sufficient to block the sun. If rain is in the forecast we will require a tent with sides. For outdoor events we require the setup area to be a hard surface such as concrete. If the event is in a field where there is grass, we do require that the client provide an elevated stage which can be procured from an event rental company. This protects our gear from moisture in the grass/soil. We also require the elevated stage in case of a rain storm, as water could potentially enter the tent during a heavy rain creating an electrical shock hazard. Finally, we will not run out equipment off of a generator. We require a dedicated hardwired electrical outlet within 50 feet of the set up area (from a home/building or a temporary power pole (which can be installed by your local power provider).