Frequently Asked Questions:
We collected our 21 most common questions for each service and have added them below. If the question you want to ask is not listed below, we are more than happy to answer it for you! Please submit a contact form with your question and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Frequently asked questions
We have 3 highly trained DJs, each have a range of experience from 5-15 years. Each of them have been apart of a ton of different types of Events as well.
All of our DJs don't specialize in one or two specific events as we are all open to providing service to a wide range of options. However, the most common event we handle typically are weddings and company events.
We absolutely would love to check our openings for the date you need service! To find out if we can help you, please submit a contact form on our Contact page or email us direct info@1859entertainment.com
Absolutely! We have over 100+ reviews that you can look through on our Reviews page.
We are proud to be very transparent with our pricing and options. We have listed our most common packages under our Pricing page, and if someone needs different than what is listed we are open to figuring out something that works for their event budget/timeline.
We will provide the following in each DJ package:
2 powered speakers
Wireless handheld microphones & microphone stand
1 6 foot table w/linen
6-10 dance lights
Music library (25,000+ downloaded songs)
Live Requests Accepted
Equipment can be used at up-to 2 locations (Same property required)
We have backup equipment as an option and the ability to troubleshoot on-site if necessary.
We have 3 DJs on the team, and I do not personally guarantee my attendance at any specific event. Our team have all been trained to provide each Client the same experience and have the information to execute very well!
Requests are absolutely welcome and we are happy to receive them! We even recently launched a live request form on our website to allow guests to scan a QR code and send their requests directly to our DJs throughout the event.
Not all music requests are guaranteed to be played but we will do our best to accommodate as many as we can!
Once the date has been booked, each Client gets a planning form that they fill out which goes over music selection. We do not have any reservations on genre/music, and will play what the guests want to hear while also making it an enjoyable experience for each generation.
Yes we can. Ideally we would like to know about a special request/playlist prior to the event so we can guarantee the music is available and ready to go.
Yes, each DJ will be insured for the Event date.
Our DJs arrive 1-2 hours prior to the music starting to begin setup.
Yes, a microphone is provided for speeches, announcements and ceremony.
Our DJs provide 6-10 lights for each event. Other optional lights can be added (ie. uplights) at an additional cost.
Our cancellation policy is that if an event is cancelled at any point a refund of 75% the total cost of service is provided to the contracted client. Refunds are typically sent within 30 days of a completed cancellation agreement.
To book services, we require a 25% retainer payment within 14 days of requesting booking. The remaining balance is due no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled event.
If a Client is booking DJ as a standalone service, there is no travel fee for the first 50 miles (from 97338).
If a Client books 2 or more services there is no travel fee for the first 200 miles. (from 97338)
Travel fees after 50 miles the travel fee depends on distance.
Additional time for DJ services is $200/hr after the contracted time for the Event.
The sooner booking the better opportunity our services are available (especially for events on weekends in Summer/Fall months)
We are happy to meet any client who would like to! We are happy to host a phone or video call to go over any questions.
We do not attend rehearsals. Typically we do not have an opening for the date rehearsals are scheduled and cannot guarantee it for any Client. Practice runs for weddings can be handled via bluetooth speakers with little complication.