Weddings and Wedding Receptions

Due to the extra planning, coordination,preparation, and other expenses involved in most weddings, the base rate for a wedding is slightly higher.

Standard Rate

Any charges in addition to the standard rate (described below) will be explained and negotiated up front. We don't like the idea of hidden fees.

Setup/Take-down

There is no extra charge for setup or take-down. We assume one hour for each and plan appropriately.

If the setup must be completed early or if take-down must be delayed after the event's completion, the additional time (rounded up to the nearest 1/2 hour) is considered part of the total even time and is charged at the standard rate of $100/hour.

Second Sound System

If your event requires a second sound system to be set up and used, there is an additional $100 fee for the service. A second sound system is normally only required if an event starts out in one location and ends in another (e.g., an outdoor wedding followed by an indoor reception). If both systems must be staffed independently and remain running during the event, a second disk jockey will be required on-site and additional charges will apply.

Travel

There is no charge for the first 25 miles of the travel distance (see below). For distances up to 100 miles, there is a charge of $2 per mile. For any travel distance miles over 100, lodging will also be included. For more distant locations or any special travel requirements, there may be additional charges.

All travel distances are measured in one-way driving miles using the default Google Maps route from our primary business address.

Parking/Tolls

All required parking and/or toll charges are additional.

Lighting

Lighting effects for the dance floor or the event space may carry an additional charge depending on the exact requirements.

Basic dance floor lighting (sufficient for most events) is $50/event. Bassline Entertainment strongly recommends the use of dance floor lighting when it makes sense for the event.

Uplighting is a popular option for decorating the event space with light. It involves illuminating walls or other parts of the room, usually from the bottom upwards. The set of lights can be set to one of a wide range of customizable colors and can often be set to closely match one of the colors of the event. Uplighting starts at $200 and is based on the estimated number of lights needed.

Advanced lighting options are also available.

For most daytime events with natural lighting, lighting is not recommended due to limited effectiveness. Most nighttime events benefit greatly from dance floor lighting and uplighting, as do events where natural lighting is not available.

Premium Dates

Due to various factors (including increased demand) on certain days of the year, there is an additional fee for events on these days and on the related holiday weekends. Unless otherwise noted, the related holiday weekends are the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday that include or immediately precede the holidays below (or follow, if the holiday falls on a Thursday).

• Valentine's Day
• Easter
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Halloween¹
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• New Year's Eve²

¹Related weekend always includes/precedes holiday.
²No related holiday weekend.

Other Charges/Fees

Any props or favors purchased to provide the look you desire is billable to you.

Tips

Tipping is certainly never required or asked for in any way. If you feel that the DJ has done an excellent job or exceeded your expectations, feel free to offer a tip.

Discounts

Discounts may be available and are subject to change at any time. Feel free to ask us if any discounts apply to your event. (Chances are that you won't ever need to, since we like to tell you when you can save money with us.) Some discounts that may be available:

• New client discounts
• Preferred vendor discounts
• Monday-Thursday event (not valid on premium dates)
• Non-profit charity client
• Military client (active or retired)
• Advance booking discount (based on full calendar months deposit is received in advance of event):

Unless otherwise stated, discounts apply to the base rate.

Rate Changes

Rates are subject to change at any time. Your contract with Bassline Entertainment will detail the rates, charges, discounts, and fees applicable to your event. Contract terms (including rates) will not change once the contract is signed, unless both parties agree to the change.