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"Interesting Wedding Statistics:

* AFTER THE VOWS....

72% of all brides say they would have spent more time choosing their reception entertainment.

Almost 100% say they would have spent more of their budget on the entertainment.

During wedding planning, Brides say their highest priority is their attire, followed by the reception
site and caterer - reception entertainment is among the least of their priorities.  Within one week
after their reception, 78% of Brides say they would have made the entertainment their
highest priority!

When asked 81% of guests say the thing they remember most about a wedding is the entertainment.

65% of all couples that chose a band to entertain at their wedding, said, if they had it to do over again,
they would have chosen a disc jockey.

* These statistics were published in St. Louis Bride & Groom Magazine in 2003. Sources include: Simmons, 2001;
USA Today, 2002; National Bridal Service, 2001; The Knot, 2002; Brides Magazine, 2001."  

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"Disc Jockey rates vary based on talent, experience, emcee ability, service, coordination, equipment needed,
music knowledge, mixing ability and personality.

Rates for the DJ industry vary greatly, ranging from $350.00 to $3,500.00 with an average of
$1,200.00 for a 4 hour booking.  The best price is not always the best deal, especially if you
are planning a wedding.  As a matter of fact, surveys conclude that nearly 100% of brides
would have spent more money on their entertainment and made it their #1 priority in hindsight.

A full-service disc jockey company will normally invest 12 to 30 hours to your special event
but it may appear that you are only paying for "4 hours".  Consultations, music purchasing &
editing, preparation, set-up and tear-down, education and other business related endeavors
add up to the overall success of your special occasion."

* This information can also be found on the ADJA website.