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	BIG FUN Disc Jockeys BIG FUN Disc Jockeys has entertained at Bay Area weddings for over 20 years. Our disc jockeys are professional adults that are friendly, responsive, organized, and experts at managing wedding timelines and helping guests have a great time at events.
	www.bigfundj.com | weddingdj@bigfundj.com | (800) 9-BIG FUN

Fred Boette - Classical Guitar With over 19 years experience playing the classical and Spanish guitar for weddings and private parties, Fred Boette is based in the East Bay and available to play in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond including Napa, Sonoma, Marin County, and the Central Coast. He is not only a performer, but also a private music teacher, sharing his love for Spanish and classical guitar with dozens of students young and old.

www.guitarfred.com | fredboette@gmail.com | (510) 229-9494

Live music has the unique ability to create a mood all its own, from the sophisticated charm of a string quartet to the adrenaline rush of a full band paying tribute to your favoriterock songs.

Althoughyour investment in live music is generally two to three times the cost of DJ-mixed music, a killer band will almost always fill the dance floor until the proverbial house lights go out.

Things to Consider:

First, decide if music is a priority to you. If you aren't planning onmuch dancing and don't have a preference between live music and recorded, cost will generally sway most couples to stick to a DJ. However, if you love music and rank it as one of your priorities, investigate having musicians at your ceremony, reception, or both! Mixing a harpist or string quartet for the ceremony and a band for the reception can create distinctive moods for each part of the day, while still creating a harmonized feeling (no pun intended!)

Second, decide the type of live music youwould like. Most artists can provide sample music to give you a feel for their work, and in some cases, you can even listen to tracks right on their websites.

Third, (and this is an important one) book live music EARLY in your planning process, particularly if youwanta full band or dueling pianos. As with photographers, the best artists tend to get booked many months or even years in advance.

Is dancing at the reception something that is important to you? If so, you'll want and need a great DJ or band. A fabulous DJ can make your reception amazing...a bad DJ can break it. When choosing a DJ, here are a few questions to ask:

How long have you been a wedding DJ?

This is an important question - there is a huge difference between a wedding DJ and a club DJ.

Do you offer lighting as an option?

Lighting can set the mood for your reception and/or ceremony and really transform the venue. Most DJs offer this as an option or upgrade.

Do you have letters from past clients?

If they can show you a list of happy clients, chances are you'll soon be one of them!

Do you hide the cords from your equipment?

The last thing you want are a bunch of cords sticking out all over the perfectly planned and decorated reception room.

Do you emcee?

An emcee makes the announcements and orchestrates the events, in addition to playing great music. If they do emcee, it is important to make sure they are making announcements in a way that fits your style, so talk with them about the way you prefer to be announced and any special requests you may have.