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Hiring a great DJ is one of the most important parts of making your day special. Whether you choose me or not, I want to make sure you have all the necessary information critical to the success of your event. Please take a moment to learn a little bit about me and what goes into making me a great choice for your event.

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About Me

About Me

My name is Randy Helfrich, and I own NightHawk DJ Service. I’ve been in business over 32 years and a brief glance at my reviews will show you how pleased my clients have been.

In addition to satisfied clients, I also have a great relationship with several other DJs in town. If I’m booked when you need me, I will definitely be able to steer you to an associate of mine and I appreciate that my fellow DJs do the same for me. Having a network you can trust is a great asset in this business.

Most people don’t have a need for a DJ on a regular basis. In fact you will only hire a DJ once or twice in your lifetime. That’s why it is very important that when you need a DJ, you get the best one. I would like to use this page to give you some important information to consider when making your choice. Whether you ultimately choose me or not, your decision will be a well-informed one.

Why Referrals Matter

Many people only have one question in mind when looking for a DJ . . . pricing! While I understand that everyone has a budget and bottom line, I need you to understand that for me to succeed, I must provide excellent service and a great price.

While a few people will find me through a web-search, the majority of my business comes through referrals and word of mouth. The excellent service I provide for special occasions keeps people spreading the word about NightHawk DJ Service. While you may not need me for repeated events, I want to impress you and your guests so much that when you hear of someone needing a DJ, you automatically think of me. I have no desire to sell you with some slick speech or an unusually low quote, I want my past success to speak for me.

Don’t Be Swayed By Horror Stories

It’s an unfortunate fact that many DJs try to scare you into paying inflated prices. Many run negative campaigns about what can happen to a customer who chooses the wrong DJ. I find it sad that the only method some people have for promoting their business is telling you how bad the competition can be. Don’t be frightened into choosing your DJ.

The truth of the matter is that in any business there are good and bad service providers. I believe my customers are intelligent enough to choose the DJ that will work for them without having to resort to “what if’s.” Again, look at the length of time someone has been in business and the reviews that they have. This will tell you a lot of what you need to know. In today’s Internet age, if someone has a bad reputation, it’s not hard to find out.

Pricing

Pricing

Now you are probably asking, what do I charge and how did I decide on my pricing. You likely have (or will) received several quotes and chances are you will find some DJs who are cheaper and some who are more expensive. It is not my intent to tell you that you should spend more or less money. I will just tell you what you can expect to receive in certain price ranges and I think you will see why my services stand out. If you decide another pricing range is more suited to your event, I wish you well and there are no hard feelings.

Before we start, I invite you to visit this web site:

https://wedding.report/action/wedding_cost.estimate/budgetid/FA32DBA1-B2A9-41D5-9181A59C5A63C680

to see the average cost of a wedding DJ in your area. For a local Wedding DJ, the "average" price for a reception is now well above $1400. Although my rates are below the average price for DJs, please keep in mind that these averages include price ranges from some very high-price DJs.

To better understand this topic, let me give you an example of the four most common types of pricing for DJs so you can see where I fit it.

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Making A Decision

Well, after reading this far, you may now be able to make a decision about your DJ. If you are still stuck, go with experience. The more experience a DJ has, the more likely they are going to be to solve any problems that come up on your big day.

The Wedding Budget

While I am sure you have read plenty of articles on how to budget your money for the big day, only you can decide your priorities. Most wedding planners suggest that about 5-10% of your wedding budget be allotted to entertainment. For those of you working with smaller budgets, you have to consider how important the DJ is for you, and adjust accordingly.

I will need to know the location of your event for planning purposes, but rest assured that I do not vary my prices based on the extravagance of the location. Whether you are having your event at the most exclusive venue in town, or in your backyard, my price remains the same.

While I wish I could adjust my prices for those of you with tight budgets, I unfortunately cannot. I just ask that you consider how important your event day DJ is to you and perhaps except that you might be paying a little more to know that you will have no worries on your big day. In hindsight, I am sure it will seem like a great investment.

Getting Your Guests On The Dance Floor

Here is where you ask me for the magic secret to getting all your guests on the dance floor. Unfortunately, I don’t have one. Some guests, no matter how amazing the event is, just won’t dance. However, the good news is that these guests are usually few and far between.

My years of experience at reading crowds along with your input as to what you would like to hear will help create the right environment for a memorable experience. I will use interactive dances and pull out all the stops to make sure your guests have a great time.

What Music Will You Play?

Well, it all depends on what music you and your guests would like to hear. What environment do you want to set? Would you like to start out slow and kick it up a notch or start right out with a party?

You might be surprised to know that at most wedding receptions there is really only about 2 hours or so of actual dance-time. The rest of the time you will be eating, making introductions, doing toasts, cutting the cake, throwing the bouquet and enjoying all the other fun traditions that make weddings special. What this means is that if you give me a list of 100 “must-play” songs, you will be lucky to hear half of them.

I suggest that the Bride and Groom give me their “Top 10” favorite songs. The favorite songs will give me a great understanding of the type of music you like and allow me the ability to accept requests from guests. Please note that since I only use the radio-edit versions of songs, the lyrics may slightly differ from any version you have downloaded off the Internet.

Summary

I hope you have found this page helpful in your journey to hire a DJ. Whether you choose me or not, I am sure you know a little bit more about the hiring process and I wish you great success with your event.

Randy Helfrich, Your St.Clair County Area Wedding DJ

NightHawk DJ Service provides professional DJ and event entertainment for weddings and special events across the St. Louis metro area, including Belleville, Collinsville, Edwardsville, Mascoutah, O’Fallon, Fenton, Arnold, St. Charles, St. Louis and throughout Madison, Clinton & St. Clair County, and in Illinois.