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I never realized what a major cost a DJ for a reception is. We're meeting with one tomorrow, $2500!! Sounds a bit outrageous to me, but it's not a service I've ever needed before.
Anyone else out there have anything I can compare it to? I'm not sure if being in a big city has anything to do with it or not. Is this extreme or the norm?
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Haha... $2500. Holy [censored].
I've had DJs at parties at anywhere from $50 to $250. But $2500....
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Depends on the venue size
Depends on the day of the week. Saturday = $$$ Sunday = $
Ask to see previous videos from more than one wedding to see how his MC skills are. DJ's need to talk with the group.
$2500 is high
Average DJ in Silicon Valley for a 150 person reception is around $1000 - $1500 on a Saturday.
(Two girls I work with are getting married this Summer)
Makes me want to get into the DJ business (music is free) add some big amps, big speakers, a fader, lots of cable and a couple of Mp3 CD players and your set. I've never heard of a wedding DJ spinning vinyl?
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for $2500, I'd just go for a live band.
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i started a DJ biz a few years ago with my friend. And thats about right for weddings and proms. some would be $600 some would be $3000. We would bring almost $1500 in free giveaways though. Plus we didnt specialize in weddings so you have tux rental too.
i sold it last year though.
Just make sure you see videos or something to see what his MC skills are like, and make sure you like his persoality.
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ill do it for 100$ as long as you dont care what kind of music i spin 
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Spend the money on the booze. From a potential guest standpoint, with enough booze I will hear my own music.
That's too much.
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the company i work for (www.partytimesound.com) charges 395-695 depending on level of DJ you want. Prices vary depending on day of the week and lighting package you want.
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oh yeah...i forgot to mention we had a $20k light show 
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