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Do you want Ronald McDonald as your MC?

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

There are times when a McDonald’s meal is just what you need and other special times when you would willingly pay for a high quality meal with exceptional service.  There is a market for both.

The problems occur when you really want the top quality option but are shopping in the wrong place or when Ronald McDonald tries to sell you that they can provide the same service and quality food as those top class restaurants charging 5 to 10 more.

The same thing happens in the DJ marketplace, some DJ’s cater for the commodity market and compete on price, some are comfortable in the middle and others cater for the speciality top end service needed for a once in a lifetime event.  What really annoys me is when a DJ catering for the mass market (lets call them Ronald) tries to convince a client that wants the top end service, that they can deliver everything the top end DJ does, only for less investment.  This is sheer fantasy.

No matter how you dress him up, do you really want Ronald McDonald to MC your wedding?

Next time you come across a DJ claiming to be a professional wedding DJ - just check they are not wearing a red wig and big floppy shoes.  By this I mean, find out how much experience they really have delivering high end entertainment at weddings.  Compare their service offering with others.Don’t just book based on what they tell you, actually ring their references.  Seek the opinion of the venue managers that work the receptions (not the sales people), they see lots of entertainers and can give you an unbiased opinion on who can really deliver.

If you would like to find out more about the top end service I offer, check out my website at http://www.theperfectwedding.co.nz .  If you would like the opinion of one of the best venues in South Auckland - contact Steve at Castaways (based at Kariotahi Beach just out of Waiuku) http://www.castaways.co.nz  They cater for over 100 weddings each year and see their share of Ronald’s.

About time…

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

Ok, with a bit of prompting from my good friend Nick, thought I had better get back into this blogging thing.

Ever notice how time just runs away?  Ever been at an event (a wedding maybe) were time couldn’t go fast enough?

Timing of entertainment at an event is very important and often overlooked.  I was once told that the average attention span of an adult is 20 minutes, sometimes I wonder if it is that long.  Sure, you can sit through a whole movie and not get bored, but the content is changing often within seconds, not minutes or hours.  If you are planning an event like a wedding you need to be considering how to keep the guests involved from the time they arrive for the ceremony till they leave at the end of the night.   In New Zealand this could span upto 10-12 hours so 1 or 2 entertainment highpoints are not likely to be sufficient to outweigh the extended periods of potential boredom.   

Over the next few posts I will introduce some of the things we do to keep people involved and change the mood or feeling at various points throughout the ceremony and reception.

Welcome

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

Hi,

This is my first experience with a blog so I’m still finding my feet.  I am hoping to include topics on here to ensure your wedding entertainment is everything you dreamed of.  Although my title is DJ an MC, think you will find there is significantly more I can offer to make your day even more special.  The Master of Ceremonies role is a critical part to the success of your day and often is imposed on a family member or friend.  Have you considered involving a professional in this role?

Regards

David Seel