Reviews
REVIEWS
"My husband and I booked On Point Entertainment for our January 23rd, 2010 wedding reception. Music has been an addiction of ours long before we met or married, and there is very little music that we wont listen to. We were concerned that we wouldn't be able to find a dj that could reflect our love for music as well as a broad range of styles.
On point entertainment did a great job of listening and making sure that our event was everything we wanted. It didn't seem for one second that the dj felt out of his element. The host that partnered with him also did a wonderful job of making sure everything went well schedule wise, and was extremely professional and accommodating when we decided to switch a few things up.
Beyond doing an excellent job at our event, On Point Entertainment was very timely whenever we had a scheduled time to meet and would respond quickly any time I had a question or concern (even on the day of the wedding!). Overall I would say that On Point Entertainment is running a very professional and friendly business. I would recommend them to anybody in need of dj services and will be using them in the future as needed."
-Letty C.
"On Point Entertainment was a great choice for our function. Our PTA held a Semi-Formal Dance at our Elementary School to show the kids a fun and entertaining time for all their hard work. Chase was professional, on-time and a pleasure to work with. His partner was great at announcing what was going to happen next. Both were very accommodating to ideas from our PTA. Chase made sure there was appropriate music for all the age groups (K-6), as well as the adults who accompanied the kids. He even threw in some Latin songs for our non-english speaking families. We did the freeze dance ( I think the parents enjoyed that as much as the kids) and the Electric Slide as well as other activities. Chase was able to see when the kids needed the extra things and keep them entertained. Since the dance we have been approached by the kids and parents who attended as well as families who heard about the great music and fun to ask when On Point Entertainment was going to come back. I think that in itself says that everyone had a great time and spread the word to people who didnt attend. This was a great experience to teach our children etiquette at dances, reward them for being awesome children, and most of all enjoy our families. Thank you Chase for helping us make our 1st annual semi formal dance a huge success. JoLinda Bret Harte PTA Sacramento."
-Jo linda
I hired On-Point Entertainment for my daughters wedding. They were awesome. Our guest had the greatest time dancing the night away. I would recommend anytime.
-Mary Hilbers
iPod Weddings
In recent years, there has been a trend towards "iPod weddings." In other words, couples program their music to an iPod and rent a speaker system. The music is put on auto-pilot, and for special songs, a friend or family member operates the iPod. The main attraction of this configuration is the perceived "cost savings." Just as wedding DJs came to rise above the wedding bands of yesteryear, will iPods replace wedding DJs and become the accepted mode of wedding entertainment?
Here are ten reasons why a professional disc jockey is a better choice for your party than an iPod:
1. MP3 files played on an iPod tend to be recorded at varying volume levels. Without somebody monitoring sound levels on the device, volume levels may rise and fall dramatically from song to song. For songs with long fade-outs, there may also be uncomfortable gaps of "dead air" between songs. A professional DJ monitors volume levels and brings in the next song without awkward dead air.
2. DJs know how to trouble-shoot their equipment. If technical issues arise at an iPod wedding, lengthy delays or awkward moments could result.
3. Pre-programmed set lists on an iPod may not reflect what is happening on the dance floor. Imagine a four song dance set that hits the airwaves just as the salads are served. A DJ not only plays the right song, but plays it at the right time for maximum impact. A wedding reception oscillates with energy waves, and DJs are masters at riding these waves, adjusting the tempo and volume when appropriate.
4. Renting a professional sound system is not inexpensive. For example, my company would charge at least $400 to rent two powered speakers and a wireless microphone. Delivery/pickup and provision of an onsite attendant would increase the fee accordingly.
5. A rented sound system will likely feature lower grade components than the "top shelf" equipment that a wedding DJ will bring. The reason being is that companies are wary of leaving their best gear with clients who have limited knowledge on how to operate it.
6. Assuming that the song is on the client's iPod, guest requests can be fielded at a party. However, there will be "dead air" as the song is searched for and cued up, possibly de-railing the dance floor. DJs not bring large music collections to a party, but will cue up and mix in the requested song without dancers missing a beat.
7. The prep work involved for a successful wedding reception party does not disappear. It merely shifts from the DJ to the client and their appointed audio-visual person. Music must be acquired and organized in a logical manner. Particularly for weddings, do clients really want to be inconvenienced with all of this additional work when
there are other more important details?
8. For our wedding DJ services, prospective wedding clients regularly ask us about backup equipment. "Do you carry backup equipment? What happens if your laptop breaks during a gig?" For those who use iPods for parties, the same question must be answered. If an inebriated guest spilled a drink on the iPod, what would you do? Do you really want to gamble with one of the most important celebrations of your life?
9. Your appointed emcee (if any) most likely does not have experience in running a successful wedding reception. At the hands of an experienced wedding DJ, the reception will be seamless with announcements made on-point and guests never wondering what comes next. Remember, there are no "do-overs" for once-in-a-lifetime moments such as the announcing of your first dance as husband and wife!
10. An iPod is a machine devoid of personality and life experience; a DJ is a unique, talented and flexible individual who can think on his or her feet and solve problems!
There is great news for wedding couples who opt for a disc jockey! You can still hear all of the music that you and guests would love to hear at the reception. Just put these songs on your "must play" list!
With money tighter than ever in the economy, we must constantly evaluate ways to save money. Just as I would never attempt to install a furnace (due to my lack of expertise in this discipline and for fear of blowing up the house!), I believe that couples getting married would be wise to hire a professional wedding DJ entertainer and realize the value deriving from that decision.
Here are ten reasons why a professional disc jockey is a better choice for your party than an iPod:
1. MP3 files played on an iPod tend to be recorded at varying volume levels. Without somebody monitoring sound levels on the device, volume levels may rise and fall dramatically from song to song. For songs with long fade-outs, there may also be uncomfortable gaps of "dead air" between songs. A professional DJ monitors volume levels and brings in the next song without awkward dead air.
2. DJs know how to trouble-shoot their equipment. If technical issues arise at an iPod wedding, lengthy delays or awkward moments could result.
3. Pre-programmed set lists on an iPod may not reflect what is happening on the dance floor. Imagine a four song dance set that hits the airwaves just as the salads are served. A DJ not only plays the right song, but plays it at the right time for maximum impact. A wedding reception oscillates with energy waves, and DJs are masters at riding these waves, adjusting the tempo and volume when appropriate.
4. Renting a professional sound system is not inexpensive. For example, my company would charge at least $400 to rent two powered speakers and a wireless microphone. Delivery/pickup and provision of an onsite attendant would increase the fee accordingly.
5. A rented sound system will likely feature lower grade components than the "top shelf" equipment that a wedding DJ will bring. The reason being is that companies are wary of leaving their best gear with clients who have limited knowledge on how to operate it.
6. Assuming that the song is on the client's iPod, guest requests can be fielded at a party. However, there will be "dead air" as the song is searched for and cued up, possibly de-railing the dance floor. DJs not bring large music collections to a party, but will cue up and mix in the requested song without dancers missing a beat.
7. The prep work involved for a successful wedding reception party does not disappear. It merely shifts from the DJ to the client and their appointed audio-visual person. Music must be acquired and organized in a logical manner. Particularly for weddings, do clients really want to be inconvenienced with all of this additional work when
there are other more important details?
8. For our wedding DJ services, prospective wedding clients regularly ask us about backup equipment. "Do you carry backup equipment? What happens if your laptop breaks during a gig?" For those who use iPods for parties, the same question must be answered. If an inebriated guest spilled a drink on the iPod, what would you do? Do you really want to gamble with one of the most important celebrations of your life?
9. Your appointed emcee (if any) most likely does not have experience in running a successful wedding reception. At the hands of an experienced wedding DJ, the reception will be seamless with announcements made on-point and guests never wondering what comes next. Remember, there are no "do-overs" for once-in-a-lifetime moments such as the announcing of your first dance as husband and wife!
10. An iPod is a machine devoid of personality and life experience; a DJ is a unique, talented and flexible individual who can think on his or her feet and solve problems!
There is great news for wedding couples who opt for a disc jockey! You can still hear all of the music that you and guests would love to hear at the reception. Just put these songs on your "must play" list!
With money tighter than ever in the economy, we must constantly evaluate ways to save money. Just as I would never attempt to install a furnace (due to my lack of expertise in this discipline and for fear of blowing up the house!), I believe that couples getting married would be wise to hire a professional wedding DJ entertainer and realize the value deriving from that decision.
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