No I - in Team

When deciding to hire a vendor for their services, there are many factors you probably take into consideration: cost, professionalism, customer reviews, etc. But of all these aspects, how important is a back-up plan in your selection of a vendor?

In an earlier blog entry, backup equipment was highlighted as being an essential component of any well-prepared DJ. But what should happen if the DJ themselves becomes suddenly unavailable? It's not pleasant to think about, but when paying out hard-earned dollars, don't you want the peace of mind that comes with knowing that you're going to be in good hands no matter what happens?

Double Platinum Celebrations has a leg up on the competition, mainly because when a customer hires us for their function, they are truly hiring us. On your Special Day, we leave nothing to chance, which is why we have backup Djs ready to go should the unforeseeable happen. A company with one or two Djs can advertise cheap costs, but they don't have a backup plan. Why take the chance? Choose peace of mind: choose Double Platinum Celebrations !

DJs vs. Ipod Weddings

It's your wedding day – the event you've been planning for the last year (and most likely, your whole life). The flowers are arranged exactly as you specified, the photographer is snapping away, the guests are starting to arrive for your reception – so far, so good. And here's the big moment – your first dance! You and your spouse take the floor as that special song starts to play. The moment is perfect – everything you've dreamed of. You're midway through this most special of moments. And then....

The music stops. You immediately whip around to look at the DJ, only there is no DJ: just a table with an iPod on it. Your groomsman that was supposed to be manning the controls simply pushed play and walked away. Now there's a painfully awkward lull while 2-3 people hover over the iPod, trying to figure out exactly what happened. Not that the crowd is paying attention – they didn't know it was your first dance because nobody made the announcement. And while every third person in attendance might have their own iPod, none of them have your special playlist that you worked on for weeks in anticipation of today.

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If you spend 10 seconds scouring the Internet, you can find a million arguments for and against using an iPod for your wedding. The only consistent “benefit” seems to be the cost, and yes, an iPod wedding can be done. But why take the chance? There are no redos on your wedding day: you only get one ceremony, one introduction, one first dance, one dance with your father/mother, etc. A Double Platinum DJ can make sure those moments are perfect, and will eventually become the memories that last long after the last slice of cake has been dished out. A Double Platinum DJ is your official master of ceremonies – he/she makes sure every event happens exactly as you envisioned it, and that you and your guests are always aware of what's going on thanks to our state-of-the-art sound systems. A Double Platinum DJ always brings back-up equipment in the unlikely event that it is needed. A Double Platinum DJ can reach into their huge digital libraries and pull out the song that you forgot about until you were on the floor dancing with your grandmother! An iPod can do none of these things, and in fact can severely take away many of those perfect moments you were hoping for.

It's a simple but true formula: iPods subtract, Double Platinum Djs add.

Is your DJ listening to you?

In the wedding industry, whether a vendor is providing music, flowers, photographs or the venue, communication is first and foremost the key to any successful working relationship. It goes without saying that the needs and wants of one customer can (and usually are) completely different from those of the next. Any good vendor will know this going into a conversation with a prospective client, and will work as hard as they can to provide the product and/or experience that the clients are looking for. This is especially true of Djs.

By this point in your DJ search, you may have already spoken to multiple companies. In some cases, if you decided not to hire a professional DJ, price may have been the determining factor. But many companies – DJ or otherwise – occasionally forget that good communication is really the key component to building these successful relationships. A poor first contact with a vendor generally tells you everything you need to know about them. And when it comes to something as important as your wedding day, a bad first impression could be leading to a much bigger problem before you've even walked down the aisle!

At Double Platinum Celebrations, we take great pride not only in providing exemplary service on your special day, but in customizing your details based upon your specifications! Read a sampling of our online reviews http://www.maineplatinumdj.com/reviews   www.maineplatinumdj.com/theknot.htm

and one thing becomes clear: customers rave about our attention to detail and our willingness to go the extra mile to make your reception sparkle. From the first meeting to the last dance, the professional and courteous staff at Double Platinum Celebrations  www.mainedjpat.com  is ready to make your day, your way!

October Recap for Staff DJs

October was another busy month for the DJs at Double Platinum Celebrations  !

DJ Mark was at Joseph's by the Sea in O.O.B  for Renee' & Erics Wedding on Oct. 1st.
DJ Scott was at the Roost  in Buxton, Maine on Oct. 1st for Greg & Shay's Wedding day .
DJ Seth was at Liniken Bay  in Boothbay on Oct. 1st for Iride & Ryan's Wedding day .
DJ Nate was at the Newagen Seaside Inn  on Oct. 1st for Stacey & Shane's Wedding day.
DJ Seth was at the Glenn House on Thursday, Oct. 6th   for Jennifer & Bryan's Wedding.
DJ Nate was at the Double Tree in Westborough, Mass on Oct. 8th for Jenevielle & Norbert's Wedding
DJ Scott was at Governor's Inn in S.Portland, Maine  for Melissa & Micah's Wedding on Oct. 1st.
DJ Tom was at Purity Spring Resort in Madison, NH for Amanda & Jonathan's Oct. 8th Wedding.
DJ Seth was at the Grand Summit at Sunday River for Karen & Tom's Oct. 9th Wedding.
DJ Tom was at the Sebasco Resort for Ben & Alexis' Wedding On Oct. 9th.
DJ Seth was at the Colony in Kennebunkport, Maine for Ashley & Mark's Oct. 15th Wedding.
DJ Scott was at the  Elks Lodge in Lebanon, NH on Oct. 29th for Aarika & Mike's Wedding.