Choosing Entertainment

Important Facts Before Hiring Entertainment

Weddings can be described as beautiful, classy, elegant, and even simple. But weddings should also be celebrated and remembered. If new beginnings are to be celebrated then Ray Mar Productions promises to be icing on the cake with the soundtrack of your event.

Because this is a new and sometimes overwhelming experience in choosing entertainment, many brides seem to think that it is as difficult as choosing a health insurance plan. But with a little research, the choice should be fairly easy.

Ray Mar Productions understands that the economy is a big factor in comparison shopping, however one of the most important decisions you will make is who you choose for entertainment and the perfect start to a wedding celebration is how you and your guests will remember your event.

Many brides can also rely on advice from friends or referrals from other vendors that they may be working with. Many entertainment companies offer packages raging in prices to suit your particular budget, but will also offer a number of upgrades that will determine the final cost.

Expectations: If you were to go to a Kia dealership, you would have certain expectations of the quality of vehicle you are about to purchase and the level of service you receive because of the money you can afford for that car. But if you were to go to a Mercedes-Benz dealership, I can assure you your expectations of quality and service would be much higher, because you are getting a much better product and service, which comes at a premium.

The questions that are then needed to be asked are: 

1.) What can you afford to get the day you are expecting?
2.) What will you get in return for the amount of money you want to spend?

In other words your expectations must be realistic. If your budget is only $500.00, it is not realistic to believe you can get ceremony included, and unlimited time.

Reliability: One of the most important factors is the reputation of the individual or company you are dealing with. Experience and longevity plays a big part in knowing that if they have been in business as long as they have, there is a reason for it. They are reliable and dependable. They will be there to take care of your needs.

Service: Entertainers are in the entertainment industry, however they are also in the service industry. When they understand that they chose their profession, one of the things that came with the job was to serve you the client, not for the client to serve the entertainer. Some entertainers are better than others, but the service they provide can make the difference between an ordinary event or an extraordinary event. That difference is how much extra they give to you in regard to service and dedication. Keep in mind that you are hiring a personality to fit your needs not a tool. Keep this thought in mind that 15% to 20% of your total wedding budget is a fair trade for carrying 80% of the responsibility for the success of your event.

Performance vs. Technology: It's been said that people don't mind paying good money to be entertained. That is true to some extent, but the rest of that statement is how much value comes with that entertainment. There are two types of entertainers, performance entertainers or technological entertainers. A performance entertainer can use his skills to motivate an audience, know what music to play at the right time, read the crowd, where as a technological performer may only know how to push buttons and Pre-program music. Grant it many DJs today have gone digital and only use computers, but can they use it to their advantage and also perform and keep the crowd motivated. If they are solely computer programmers, there is no entertainment value.

Standards: Marriage is a commitment of a lifetime, and at Ray Mar Productions we share that commitment with higher standards, yet we also believe that every couple should have the opportunity to fulfill their dreams by making our services affordable and reasonable. The difference in those standards and price is someone that genuinely cares about the well being of their customer and the personal fulfillment the client and the company both receive as a shared experience.

Insurance: Many venues insist that their vendors have liability insurance before allowing them onto their property. Chances are if an entertainer charges a very low price, he is doing this as a hobby and does not have liability insurance. Besides the entertainer having insurance, make sure you insure yourself and hire a professional who knows what they are doing. You may pay slightly higher than what you have budgeted, but with the headaches, and problems that could arise by going the cheap route, the best insurance is knowing you can't put a price tag on peace of mind.

It's Easy: Choosing entertainment really is easy. May I recommend that you visit www.weddingwire.com which is a site for brides to post their reviews of vendors they have used. Search for the vendor by name and let them sell you the services of their vendors.

Don't Forget: There is a network of many great professional entertainers to choose from. Many will range in prices, but make sure they are a member of N.A.M.E. (National Association of Mobile Entertainers) or A.D.J.A. (American Disc Jockey Association). As a member of one of these fine associations, you can be assured they will adhere to the professional standards and services that can meet your personal needs.

Final Notes: Your wedding takes many hours of planning and a great entertainment company will produce great results. The dance floor should be your playground and the music should be the soundtrack of your event. What makes a great event? Music and passion as well as a great relationship with your entertainer.