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Shopping for a Wedding DJ, MC, Special Event Entertainer or Entertainment? Horizon Entertainment DJs offers you a very customer based and focused approach to providing you with our DJ PRICING and DJ RATE QUOTES. You may have already found that many DJ websites don’t provide you with a very clear, concise, detailed or accurate approach to quoting their DJ rates and Special Event prices? Remember, no two weddings are exactly alike, no two wedding venues are alike and NOT all wedding and special event DJs are created equal. While shopping for wedding DJs, MCs and special event entertainment on the internet, there is really only one way to get an accurate and customized (specific to your needs) DJ Rate or DJ Price Quote for a particular event and that is by submitting a detailed, online, event specific application.
While many DJs, MCs and entertainment companies often offer very little in terms of customizing their services to fit your particular needs, Horizon Entertainment DJs prides itself in offering you a vast array and assortment of digital music, sound and lighting equipment and special event packages to fit almost any budget! At Horizon Entertainment DJs our primary focus is on our customers. At Horizon Entertainment DJs you’ll also find that it’s easy to tailor our DJ entertainment services to your wedding reception or special event. So whether you’re looking for the best value for your entertainment dollar or you simply want the most impressive mobile DJ entertainment that money can buy in Wisconsin, we have a DJ system and DJ entertainment package that’s just right for you! With Horizon Entertainment DJs you’ll know exactly what you’re getting and feel comfortable knowing that you’re only paying for the services that you want and need.
While Horizon Entertainment DJ realizes you are free to select any wedding DJ or special event DJ entertainment company of your choosing, keep in mind that the wedding DJ or other special occasion entertainment will most likely be the most important facet of your event. Finally, since Horizon Entertainment DJs is centrally located between Madison, La Crosse and Wisconsin Dells, we serve a large area of Central Wisconsin, Western WI, South-central WI, Southern WI and Southwestern Wisconsin. So, no matter where you’re planning your event in the southern half of Wisconsin, you can enjoy great wedding DJ music and special event DJ entertainment from Horizon Entertainment DJs. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email or by calling direct (608) 647-7187, mobile (608) 604-4899 or Toll Free (877) 647-6203. To get an accurate and customized price quote on "Top-Notch DJ Entertainment, simply click on the “Get a Quick Quote” link (that appears above) and a member of our friendly DJ entertainment staff will get back to you promptly.
There is simply no substitute for experience. . .
Horizon Entertainment is one of Wisconsin’s most well-established and experienced wedding Disc Jockey services. We provide our clients mobile light and sound systems and Disc Jockeys of the Highest Quality, that are second to none.
Horizon Entertainment allows you to set the terms of the down payment agreement or may require no down payment at all. All engagements are secured through signed contracts.
The cost of YOUR wedding entertainment is negotiable, based on YOUR individual needs. There are no hidden fees and once a price is settled and agreed upon, there are no additional charges of any kind.
No two events are the same! No two events are created equal! Your wedding day is no exception. Because YOUR wedding reception is unique, it should be treated as such. It should be treated individually and not as if it was generic. Because every event is different, Horizon Entertainment works with you to find a package and price that works for YOU! As with just about everything, several things can factor into the cost of your wedding entertainment, many of them in your favor… which is why we like to give you custom quotes, instead of a generic price list.
Remember (whether other DJ companys or DJ company websites point this out to you or not) as with all businesses, DJ entertainment company prices and DJ entertainment rates are based on a large number of determining factors, including availability, the type of event, location of event, size of event, distance to event, time of year (peak or non-peak season), hours or length of performance, type of sound and lighting equipment wanted or needed, set-up and tear down time, week-day or week-end and your particular event date.
Our advice is that you outline the basics of your event such as the date, city or venue if possible, number of hours of music and any other pertinent factors or considerations and then shoot us a quick phone call, text, online application or email for a prompt, no obligation quote. Yes, it's just that easy! Just CLICK HERE to contact us and get started.
Give Horizon Entertainment a chance to earn your business. We would love to be a part of your event! We encourage you to contact one of our wedding DJ specialists to discuss your individual entertainment needs. Let Horizon Entertainment Djs help make your vision become a reality. We're confident you'll find no other Dj entertainment service offering more for less! Call or text (608) 604-4899.
Horizon Entertainment understands that you certainly have a vision for you wedding reception. . .
Our job is to listen carefully to your dreams and help you build on them. Horizon Entertainment wants your reception done your way, within your budget, to fit your needs and to leave your guests saying “That was the best wedding reception ever!”
Horizon Entertainment will perform as long as you need or want us to. Horizon Entertainment will provide you with a wireless microphone at your head table and handle all introductions and announcements, as well as provide you with the absolute best sound and light show. No DJ service has more wedding experience or experienced Disc Jockeys than Horizon Entertainment.
How do we do it? TEAMWORK!
Horizon Entertainment will also help you with your Event Planning. With the help of our unique and comprehensive wedding reception guide sheet we will help coordinate and synchronize every aspect and specific detail of your event.
If you will go to  or www.tophitsusa.com and then click on Music and Video Search, you can select all of your favorite songs from a 100,000+ song database. While this isn’t an all-inclusive list of Horizon Entertainment’s massive music collection and assortment it will give you a good idea of the vast array and wide variety of music that Horizon Entertainment has to offer.
Rest assured that every detail of your reception will be covered in our professional pre-planning session. . .
Please call me at 608-604-4899 or 608-647-7187 or 877-647-6203, or e-mail me at
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should you have any questions or need any additional information.
WHAT WE BELIEVE:
•That you’re wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event that deserves, and receives, our total dedication.
•That our special attention to detail will enrich and enhance your affair.
•That our creativity, quality, and attention-to-detail separate us from the rest of the industry.
•That our professional experienced DJs are your most valuable asset, and no one has more experience than Premier Entertainment.
•That what we do is important, and we love what we do. We know how to bring the best out of every crowd.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:
•A caring attitude that puts your style and feelings first. We want you to be delighted. This is our #1 Goal.
•Innovation in everything we do as a means of sustaining a leadership position in our industry.
•Honesty in all of our dealings with clients and vendors.
THANK-YOU:
You, our customer, are the reason Horizon Entertainment exists. Horizon Entertainment will be honored perform at your reception, with both refinement and energy, where you want it. It's these qualities that have made our guests refer us and continue to come back to Horizon Entertainment on a regular basis.
I would love the opportunity to visit with you to tell about all that Horizon Entertainment has to offer for your wedding reception.
Please call me at 608-604-4899 or 608-647-7187 or 877-647-6203, or e-mail me at
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should you have any questions or need any additional information.
Daryl Beier
Horizon Entertainment Productions
For the past year of fielding phone calls, texts and email messages for our wedding DJ entertainment services, from prospective clients, I've noticed a clear trend developing. The first question that seems to be popping up this year is "How Much Do You Charge?"
Without a doubt nearly everyone is experiencing difficult economic times; however, when it comes to your Special Day, for the past 17 years it has been my experience that choosing the best entertainer and the right entertainment for your wedding event should be a top priority.
It won’t take a bride long to figure out in this market that the price range for a mobile DJ varies from low to high (depending on what the entertainment service has to offer). But to make your event the most fun filled and stress free experience of your life, it is crucial to listen to what the entertainment company has to offer.
REMEMBER, IT'S YOUR WEDDING DAY!!!
Recently, upon reviewing a disc jockey publication, I read an interesting article regarding the now popular question titled "HOW MUCH DO YOU CHARGE?" and I want to share it with you.
The author of the article is a well-established and respected industry mobile entertainer by the name of Dude Walker, and yes his name really is Dude Walker just in case you are wondering.
You'll find Dude makes a lot of strong and valid points. So please take special notice of Step 7 and Step 9.
Enjoy the article!
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to give me a call or send me an email.
Sincerely,
DJ Daryl Beier
Emcee
Specializing in Weddings “Since 1992”
Horizon Entertainment
(608) 604-4899
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How Much Do You Charge?
By Dude Walker
http://dudewalker.org/
How Much Do You Charge? Perhaps the 5 most dangerous words you can ask any vendor as your initial question, especially entertainment. Date availability, areas of expertise and event length can play a significant role in determining the investment.
How Much Do You Charge... has become the question that traps many of those planning a wedding, and setting them up for buyer's remorse after the hysteria around the wedding subsides. Planning your wedding today is fraught with seemingly endless options. You may find yourself long on want, but short on means.
Finding qualified and experienced wedding vendors is very important and needs to be a priority when starting your wedding planning process. There are few areas of your reception that are as important as entertainment, being as music is absolutely vital to the overall success of your reception.
There are some very simple steps that you can take to help turn the wedding bell whoa and woes into WOW's during these times of economic uncertainty.
Step 1: Put yourself into the right frame of mind. When it comes to quality, it can't be the best if it's cheaper than the rest. No matter how long you polish a penny you can't turn it into gold.
Step 2: Set two budgets.
Budget #1: The Ballpark Budget: Generally speaking around 30% of the bride and groom's total annual income or around $100 per guest.
Budget #2: The Commitment Budget: Generally speaking your comfort zone. Pick an amount within reason, in reference to your ballpark budget, that you and your fiancé can feel good about as you plan your special day. Don't be scared, but be cautious about exceeding your commitment budget.
DOWNLOAD SAMPLE WEDDING BUDGET WORKSHEET HERE
Step 3: Get your priorities straight. Prioritize your wedding plans by importance. If a wedding dance is not a number one priority to you, go without and consider using that portion of your wedding budget elsewhere. However, if you recognize that entertainment is the lifeblood of your reception, consider prioritizing your budget to reflect your needs. Keep in mind that a hasty decision to hire an under-qualified low priced mobile DJ, in reality, ends up costing you more when they fail to connect with your guests and your and assure you that you only use those funds for your wedding purchases.
Step 4: Set up a separate account for your wedding. It will help you keep an eye on costs and assure you that you only use those funds for your wedding purchases.
Step 5: Choose your wedding date and reserve your church or reception site immediately. Wedding costs can vary greatly depending on the time of year they occur.
Step 6: Get control of your guest list. Build a guest list of family and friends that are closest to you and work your way out to your outer circle friends and co-workers who might not make the guest list cut if cutbacks need to be made. Keep a close eye on your commitment budget. Difficult as it may be, you may find it necessary to trim the guest list or go without to stay on budget. Sacrificing quality for quantity is one of the quickest ways to experience wedding buyer's remorse.
Step 7: Choose wedding entertainment wisely. Make your entertainment selection based on experience and talent first, price second. Be wary of false testimonials and credentials. The wedding industry is filled with impostors that are long on promise and short on delivery. Don't hire entertainment that is not fully insured and registered with the secretary of state. Insist on meeting in person to interview potential entertainment and require that you get everything in writing.
Step 8: Know what you want and why. Wedding vendors want your business, however, there are real costs involved in making your dreams come true. There's nothing wrong with asking to scale back the services offered by the wedding vendor you want if those services don't fit you or your wedding day. However, not asking guarantees you'll make the wrong choice by focusing on price associated with things you don't want or need.
Step 9: Avoid the iPod! There has been a recent trend among today's couples to load an iPod with songs and let that be their wedding entertainment. One thing most of them forget until they are in the midst of a failing iPod reception (look on YouTube for examples of iPod wedding nightmares), is that the entertainer, not the equipment, can make or break your wedding reception.
Qualified mobile DJs know that there is little margin for error when reading a room, crowd and dance floor. An iPod completely ignores the essence of drawing upon experience of knowing what to play and when to play it to keep your dance floor alive. If your reception is a back yard barbeque without any desires for dancing, then maybe an iPod would be for you. But, very few have looked back on the iPod route as a good decision for their reception.
Investing a little bit of time and asking your potential vendors the right questions and basing your decisions on the things that truly matter will go a long way in assuring you that WOW wedding most couples dream of!
How much should you pay for a Great DJ?
How much should you spend on a professional wedding DJ? Well, let’s put it this way….the bad ones are a dime a dozen! It couldn’t be more true that, “you get what you pay for” when it comes to hiring a professional DJ. In reality, the difference in actual price between a bargain DJ and a professional DJ is relatively small compared to the overall cost of planning a wedding. Couples will think nothing of spending $20 to $40 per person for food and drinks, and then turn around and bargain-hunt for the cheapest entertainment that they can find, often spending less than 5% of the total cost of the wedding on entertainment. Your guests are likely to remember only one thing about your wedding when they leave: Did they have a good time?
Investing approximately 10% of your wedding budget on your DJ is actually a great value, considering that he accounts for 80% of the responsibility of a successful wedding reception. Bear in mind that the average cost of a vegetable tray for appetizers is $350-$400! Ask any bride and groom and they will tell you that the entertainment value of your wedding reception is worth far more than a vegetable tray. When deciding how much you can afford for entertainment, first think about how much you can afford to lose if your entertainment is poor or mediocre. Look for professionals and expect to pay them what they’re worth. A great DJ that is able to handle all the responsibilities discussed in this report will undoubtedly cost more than one who cannot live up to these strenuous expectations.
The Pricing “Game”
Pricing professional DJs can be a tricky thing. A lot of DJs will take advantage of the fact that couples have little or no experience in shopping for a professional DJ. Therefore, they will create a number of confusing packages for you to choose from, knowing full-well that you will have a difficult time distinguishing between them. They do this by charging extra for the tools that should be basic for a successful evening, things like proper equipment, lights, travel expenses, etc. A reputable DJ company will understand and sympathize with your lack of experience in hiring their services. A good DJ company will make it easy for you to understand exactly what you are going to get, for how much, and for how long.
The ideal DJ company will offer one, all inclusive package!
It is also important to understand how professional DJs set their rates. DJs work on supply and demand, much like a vacation spot or travel activity. They set their prices based on availability. Expect to pay the most during the busy wedding season of May through October, as well as for Saturdays, the busiest wedding day of the week. In contrast, the period of November through April is a slower time of year for weddings and Fridays and Sundays are the slowest days of the week. Having a wedding during the slow months or on the less-used days of the week can save you money in almost every area of your wedding, not just on the entertainment.
So, how much?
If your DJ costs less than your vegetable tray, then you’ve got a problem! In the Reno Nevada Metro area, for example,expect to pay anywhere from $750 to $1500 for a professional DJ who you can have confidence in to make your wedding a complete success. The price may be less during the “off” season. The actual price will depend on several factors, including day and date of the wedding, duration of event, equipment needs, etc. Again, it is best to find a company that offers one, all-inclusive package.
Is it worth it?
Consider how much it would cost you to...
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Rent $10,000 of sound & lighting gear? ($500.00)
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Horizon Entertainment provides more than three-times or $30,000.00 of sound and lighting gear for each event (value = $1,500.00).
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Hire someone to deliver it, set it up, and then tear it down at the end of the evening? ($300.00)
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Download and / or buy just the bare minimumof the music you would need including cocktail, dinner & dance music ($200.00)
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Hire a professional Master of Ceremonies? ... Professional speaking is one of the highest paid professions in the world…a minimum of ($400.00)
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Hire a professional disc jockey to just play & mix the music? ($200.00)
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Hire a wedding consultant to coordinate the evening’s events? ($350.00)
That totals to more than $3400.00!
Finding the Right Wedding DJ
One of the most daunting tasks facing a Bride and Groom is knowing what to look for and knowing what questions to ask their prospective wedding entertainment Djs. Horizon Entertainment will always try to provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to make this task easier, in order to make the wedding of your dreams come true!
On this website, you will find all the information you need to effortlessly plan the perfect wedding, as well as find the right wedding Dj for your event. Scroll through the information and articles to find out what you must do and not to do when prospecting for your wedding entertainment and speaking to mobile disc jockeys. The recurring theme that you will find in these articles suggest discussing price LAST and getting to know your wedding Dj FIRST. Know what a Dj has to offer or what a Dj can and will provide or won’t provide for you, then discuss your budget and their pricing.
Finally and perhaps most important, you will need to decide what is most important to you and your wedding event and then be somewhat flexible. Is your wedding Dj more important than flowers? What about the wedding cake? Is it more important for your guests to have a really great time dancing and be well entertained or simply to have a wedding that appears elegant? As you are working on your wedding budget, continue to encourage yourself by getting these types of priorities in line, so you will get the most out of your wedding dollar and investment. Always keep in mind that a good rule of thumb, with any wedding Dj service or any company for that matter, “Does the person make you feel special? Do they give you their undivided attention when you speak with them?” If you come away from the conversation feeling like you’re just another number, it might be best to move on to the next company. Your wedding day is important and should be the most beautiful and special day of your life! You should be treated that way by all of those you consider hiring. Once you’ve decided upon a wedding Dj or any other service, be aware they are professionals and you also need to treat them that way, by relying on their suggestions and expertise. By using the tools and information you find on this website, you should be better informed, more able and more comfortable in making an educated decision, the right decision on whom you should hire as your mobile Dj for your wedding event or for that matter, any other gig.
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