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Topic: Reasons why you prefer not to do weddings/mobile stuff??

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I do both clubs and weddings. Thinking about just doing clubs now.

can you guys/girls leave me with some reasons WHY you don't do weddings, would rather NOT do weddings, and maybe include some experiences (from yourselves or others) about doing weddings that make you want to stay away from them?
 
Posted Tue 07 Feb 12 @ 10:50 am
I quit doing weddings. I've been hired for almost 2 years by a company to do just weddings. After the 3th gig I found out that I could run a gig on the history-folder, just playing the same songs I did on the previous wedding and have the guests go all night. That's good, but it bored me pretty soon. I still only work mobile, but I rather have an audience that likes an experiment or just something different than the usual. And that's not what you'll do on a wedding.... (or they just didn't like it)
 
I agree with that one too, for sure. Especially those weddings where the Bride picks out every single song throughout the whole event. Some she likes, but nobody else does...you almost want to make an announcement stating "This one is by request" to take the ugly looks off you, but not every song...
 
This thread should be titled "which do you prefer, weddings/mobile or clubs?" I'm not a huge fan of one sided conversations.

There are plus and minuses too all types of DJing. No one format is the be all and end all of DJing....
 
Do all if your good enough and manage your affairs to suite yourself and enjoy the money, I like the variety.
 
I agree with Charlie Wilson...
Sometimes it's a challenge to try and please all the guest at a wedding. Makes for some interesting nights!
 
I still do weddings because they pay WELL.

I have a post somewhere around here about the craziest wedding I have ever done.

If anyone knows where that post is, could you please post the link? I think it's perfect for this thread.
 
I remember that post was funny.
 
weddings are good money but a lot of hassle. meetings, phone calls, and emails daily from brides. with the economy down brides see $500 dj's and wonder why i charge $800+....

hauling equipment sucks (i pay a roadie $25 to help set up.) speakers, table, road cases etc.

clubs don't pay as well but are pretty straight forward, just play the hits and everyone is happy.

i would love to do just weddings but they are not CONSTANT revenue.
 
 
Actually, my post was simply directed atthose who prefer not todo weddings and why they don't. Just wanted to compare some of their reasons with my own to see if only I felt the. Same way, and to stir any discussion.. I wasnot trying to promote any one form of dj'ing over another, as Ihave done weddings/ bars/mobile for 20 years seven days a week.
 
bryantpb wrote :
I do both clubs and weddings. Thinking about just doing clubs now.

can you guys/girls leave me with some reasons WHY you don't do weddings, would rather NOT do weddings, and maybe include some experiences (from yourselves or others) about doing weddings that make you want to stay away from them?



My second time back in the DJ biz, I started doing weddings. Definitely a lot of money, but the work behind it sucks. From the prep, to dealing with bridezillas and their parents, to drunk guests, to back breaking set up and tear down, to having to dress, and watching what you play cause of the kids.

This is my third time back into DJing. This time I promised myself to do this for me, rather than trying to please others so I can make money. This business decision has worked out great. And I think I make more money in DJing this go around that I ever did before and I enjoy it 1000% better.

Nowadays, I only do the occasional corporate gig and some proms. For the most part I just do bars and clubs. I don't really have to take request. For the most part I only bring a laptop. At certain venues, I bring my decks and mixer. Set up, sound check, and tear down is 20mins, if that. Theres even sound techs that help you with crap. No planning involved. I drink for free and still charge $300-$400 a night depending on the venue. Now that I have 2 residencies, its pretty steady work. I get to know the crowd, so I really to get bothered much with request since I already know what they like. Side benefit is that I get in free in most clubs in the area cause I get to know bouncers whenever I play out. Also get to know club managers/owners, bartenders and waitresses, so most times I get my drinks comped. Social life is much better too, the ladies actually come up to me. hehe. (you can see how most club DJs get a big head)

Based on my experience, club and bar DJing is far more enjoyable. Its good work if you can get it. However, there is a lot more marketing and selling yourself in the club industry. Its also a popularity contest. Just like H.S.
 
Another thing to consider is that when doing mobiles there is no security at many of the events, Been from North England I'm always having to face up to people that want a fight. You get used to it but thats not the point, the older you get the more you feel as if you want to circulating in more sophisticated circles.

I just moved for this reason.
 
Im from the north east of the UK.. I have to admit i like doing all the party ones.. Yes clubs are great but you can play just about anything because there is so many people in there & most of them paid to get into the clubs they will stay or so drunk or on other things that they dont care/listen to what your playing.. At least with the weddings b'days and such you get feedback from the guests which show they are listening to what your doing/playing plus you get more of a personal feel from them yes it a pain with the rig depending on what size rig i have taken it can take upto 3-4 hours to setup so i know about that side of it..but on the same token you have to enjoy what you do there is no point doing it (which ever side you do clubs or weddings) if you dont enjoy it or the guests pick that up.. Like i never sit down while djing the amout of times i have just seen the DJ's slumped behind the laptop doesnt look good sorry to all those that do!..lol
 


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