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Desert Music Entertainment’s School Dance DJ Packages and Pricing

desertmusicentertainment — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:32:56 +0000

Pro DJ Package ($295 to $495—Depending on length of time)
This package includes an appropriately dressed professional DJ with all of the today’s most current, edited music.

Big Lights Package ($595)
This package includes everything in the Pro DJ Package (up to 4 hours), plus, our Deluxe Club Light Show.

Big Sound Package ($595)
This package includes everything in the Pro DJ Package, plus, our 1000 watt sub woofer sound system.

The Big Lights AND Big Sound Package ($695)
This package combines everything in the Pro DJ, Big Lights and Big Sound Packages.

Gold Package ($1395)
This package has everything in the Big Lights and Big Sound Package, plus, the most current Music Videos projected onto TWO 10’ x 13’ video screens.

Platinum Package ($1895)
This package includes everything in the Gold Package, plus, a ‘roaming’ videographer shooting ‘live’ shots which are mixed with music videos on the big video screens.

Ultimate School Dance Package ($2195)
This package has it all, everything in the Platinum Package, plus, your choice of a Video Slide Show of the students, produced in advance, to be ‘mixed’ with the music videos and the ‘live’ videographer shots OR pictures taken of the students as they are arriving at the dance and then mixed on the big video screens with the music videos and ‘live’ videographer shots. This package is a favorite as the students LOVE to see themselves on the big screen.

Contact us NOW as the popular dates fill up early. You can reach us at 480-967-7333 or by email at: jj@DesertMusicEntertainment.com or by going to our website @ www.DesertMusicEntertainment.com.

Desert Music Entertainment’s Videography Packages

desertmusicentertainment — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:34:33 +0000

Desert Music Entertainment’s Videography Packages and Pricing

You can view our Videography ‘Demo’ at:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YUKXxLuCgQ

CEREMONY PACKAGE: Includes pre-ceremony coverage, entire ceremony and any post ceremony activities at the ceremony location for up to TWO hours. $395

RECEPTION PACKAGE: Includes pre-reception at reception site, all Formal Dances, Toasts, Cake Cutting, Garter and Bouquet, Dancing and interviews of guests, up to FOUR hours. $495

PRO VIDEO PACKAGE: Includes everything in the ceremony and reception packages. Up to SIX hours of coverage. $795

BIG VIDEO PACKAGE: Includes everything in the Pro Package, PLUS a second manned camera. Capture the action from two different angles, just like a TV show! $995

ULTIMATE VIDEO PACKAGE: Includes everything in the Big Video Package, PLUS, your choice of your Rehearsal/Rehearsal Dinner videotaped (and added to your finished video) or a THIRD manned camera at your ceremony. $1495

All of our packages are ONE CAMERA shoots, unless otherwise noted i.e., the Big or Ultimate Packages.

All packages include a Custom Title Page, Editing and THREE copies of your finished video on DVD (additional copies are available at a nominal charge).

Videography is usually one of the last things that brides and grooms budget for, HOWEVER, it is usually one of the FIRST THINGS that a bride and groom regret not having on their big day. Your memories are great but they have a tendency to fade after a few years. With your wedding being recorded by a professional Videographer, you can keep those memories alive forever.

For more information you can contact us at:
Desert Music Entertainment
480-967-7333
www.DesertMusicEntertainment.com

10 Ways to Make Sure Your Wedding Isn’t Boring

desertmusicentertainment — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:07:13 +0000

Want to keep ‘the fun’ in your wedding? Listed below are 10 ways in which you can use to keep things fun and lively at your reception.

1. Make introductions at the rehearsal.

A wedding brings together two families and two sets of friends. The last thing a bride and groom want is for a big group of people who don’t know each other very well (or at all) to attempt awkward small talk while waiting for the bride and groom to make their way into the reception. A good way to solve this problem is to invite family and friends to the rehearsal dinner to break the ice BEFORE the big day. The second time they see each other will be like old home week for them.

2. Stick to your schedule

No one expects things to run with military precision but you don’t want to force your guests to idle around while you take your after ceremony pictures. This is where the cocktail hour comes in handy. Set up a lounge or shady courtyard for your guests to mingle and equip the area with snacks, drinks, plenty of of places to sit and even some background music to set the mood and keep the party atmosphere alive.

3. Don’t let your guests go hungry during the cocktail hour

Two words, hors d’oeuvres. Even if you plan on having a full meal at the reception, it’s a good idea to have a few snacks available for your guests to munch on during the cocktail hour. You don’t want them to get too hungry (read: cranky) or too drunk while waiting for you to finish up your pictures.

4. Plan an exit strategy

If you really want guests to be able to enjoy themselves at your reception, arrange for transportation to get them safely home afterward. Some couples choose to hold their reception in a hotel banquet hall and block off rooms for the guests (this will also help keep your guests around to the end of the reception) while others hire a shuttle service to run throughout the night. This consideration gives your guests the freedom to relax (read: drink) without worrying about getting home safely when the party is over.

5. Consider your venue

Of course, your budget will be a deciding factor in determining where you hold your reception but selecting an interesting reception site can go a long way toward keeping your guests entertained. Many museums rent out their exhibit areas for things such as weddings and zoos often have banquet areas with full view of the animals. Even in an otherwise bland reception space you can ‘dress up’ the decor with things such as accent lighting or a photo booth or a custom image projection.

6. Work you seating chart

There’s nothing more uncomfortable than being the one couple at a table where you don’t know anyone and everyone else went to high school together–particularly if you can see friends having a good time five tables away. A well thought out seating arrangement is an easy (and cheap) way to make sure your guests spend time with people they like and have similar interests. You may be even able to set them up with someone new!

7. Put a time limit on toasts

Yes. it’s fun to hear ‘stories’ about you from your friends and family but unless your friends and family are professional comedians, an overly long toast can go from sentimental to painful very quickly. Limit the amount of toasts to a few key members (Best Man, Maid of Honor, Mom or Dad.)

8. Bring in the …….clowns?

Remember the scary clown/magician from your eighth birthday party? Today’s speciality performers are nothing like that. The options for wedding (cocktail & dinner) entertainment span from an interactive DJ to balloon animal artists to belly dancers to singing waiters–these people are PROS at making sure weddings aren’t boring.

9. Think beyond wedding cake

Wedding cakes are still a staple but consider expanding the selection for those with a sweet tooth–we’re talking about a full dessert bar with everything from whoopie pies, truffles, cupcakes, candies and a chocolate fondue fountain. The dessert bar can double as your wedding favor by setting up plastic bags or boxes for your guests to take a snack for the ride home.

10. Relax—seriously

Planning a wedding can be stressful but when the day arrives, everyone will have more fun if you can overlook any little mishaps (and there’s always SOMETHING that doesn’t go quite according to the plan) and let loose. Think about it, do YOU have fun at parties where the host is constantly on edge? To avoid sabotaging your good mood, assign any last minute details to a bridesmaid, relative or your wedding planner—and designate a friend who, if they observe you getting stressed, will ply you with a cocktail or TWO.

For information on our professional DJ and Videography services click on the following link to be taken to our website. Desert Music Entertainment DJs and Videograpers are the MOST experienced and personable in the wedding industry. Contact us NOW to see what discounts we may be offering for the date of your event. You can reach us at 480-967-7333 or through our website:

www.DesertMusicEntertainment.com

Rawhide…a very nice site for wedding and receptions

desertmusicentertainment — Thu, 13 May 2010 03:06:12 +0000

We recently had the pleasure of DJing and Videotaping a wedding and ceremony at Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass. It was a very nice, unique setting for both the ceremony and reception. The ceremony was held outside on a patio and the reception was held in a nice large room just inside from the patio area. Our DJ Chris was performing that night and he was placed up on a stage which kept him out of any high traffic areas. After the ceremony, the bride and groom took some pictures (and of course we shoot some video footage) by a dock overlooking a small lake. It was just about sunset so the pictures and video footage turned out really well.

The reception room was large and comfortable with lots of area for dancing and dining. The food was wonderful (BBQ’d chicken and ribs with sides of cole slaw, corn bread and baked beans.)

Kara (Sales Manager) and her staff were very professional and pleasant to work with. Now, obviously, Rawhide has a definite ‘Western’ theme to it, so if that is your style, you will want to be sure to check it out but even if a Western theme is not what you are looking for, I believe that you will like the nice size room, food and staff. It is a facility that should be on your radar when looking for a place to hold your wedding. The view of the mountains at sunset are worth it!

For more information contact:

Kara Menke (Sales Manager)

Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass

5700 W. North Loop Road

Chandler, AZ 85226

480-705-2923

www.Rawhide.com

Description of DJ Packages

desertmusicentertainment — Wed, 12 May 2010 20:37:10 +0000

Description of DJ Packages

(All packages are 4 hours of continuous service, additional hours are available)

The Pro DJ Package $595

If your event is in a smaller venue and you are expecting a crowd of 150 or less and have no need for a fancy light show, the Pro DJ Package is just what you are looking for! You still get one of the most experienced DJs in Arizona, your choice of music and access to your password protected account on DesertMusicEntertainment.com. 24/7, as well as full-time support from our management staff.

The Big Lights Package $695

Looking for a BIG party atmosphere once dinner is over? Dazzling lighting effects will create that mood? When you go out dancing at a nice club, what do you see? Lights, lights and more lights! Have your venue dim their house lights and we’ll fire ours up. The Big Lights Package combines different lighting effects with your choice of fun, upbeat music and you’d swear you were at a dance club!

The Big Sound Package $695

Looking for a little more ‘oomph’ in your music? The kind of sound you can feel? Our Big Sound Package delivers the goods! And, don’t worry Moms and Dads—during cocktail and dinner, having more speakers actually can equate to LESS VOLUME. By extending the additional 2 speakers, included in this package, strategically throughout your venue, we can actually reach more ears with less volume. This package works great with those uniquely shaped venues when you may need the DJ to have a speaker go around a corner to reach a far part of the room. You get your choice of either an additional 2 speakers (for a total of 4) or a subwoofer to really feel the bass!

The Big Lights and Big Sound Package $795

Combine the dazzling display of our Big Lights Package with the awesome sound of our Big Sound Package. This package is a client favorite.

The Ultimate Package $1195

This is our most exclusive package!!! You get our Big Lights AND Big Sound Packages, PLUS, a second set-up for your ceremony (if your ceremony is in a different location than your reception), our Custom Image Projection AND our Accent Lighting in the color of your choice. You can save yourself $100 by booking this package (as compared with booking all of these options from our A La Carte list).