I don't usually talk much about this subject, other than to my industry peers and colleagues, but I got a call tonight from a bride that was looking for entertainment for her wedding that really had me scratching my head. Although I was pretty certain fairly early in the conversation that she probably wasn't my client, I wanted to do everything that I could to help her make an educated decision on what to look for when choosing the right entertainment for her wedding.
A few more minutes into the conversation, she really started stressing to me just how important, and how much of a priority that she placed on the entertainment as part of her wedding celebration. I began wondering if I hadn't given her enough credit in the early portion of the call. She started telling me about all of the research that she had already done in searching for the right entertainment, but wouldn't really divulge any numbers in regards to what she had found.
After a few more minutes, she opened up a little bit, and shared with me what she had found, and what she felt was "the norm" in our area. And then it hit me like a ton of bricks.... When I asked her the question, "How much value do you place on your entertainment in terms of the overall success of your reception? Iin short, what do you feel that quality, professional entertainment is worth to YOU on YOUR wedding day? Her answer: "about $450.00".
I was a little taken back by this point, but still did my best to give her an idea of where to try to find a qualified entertainer for her wedding celebration. I couldn't help but feel for her a bit, as she was truly setting herself up for failure, and didn't even realize it.
A few more minutes into the conversation, she really started stressing to me just how important, and how much of a priority that she placed on the entertainment as part of her wedding celebration. I began wondering if I hadn't given her enough credit in the early portion of the call. She started telling me about all of the research that she had already done in searching for the right entertainment, but wouldn't really divulge any numbers in regards to what she had found.
After a few more minutes, she opened up a little bit, and shared with me what she had found, and what she felt was "the norm" in our area. And then it hit me like a ton of bricks.... When I asked her the question, "How much value do you place on your entertainment in terms of the overall success of your reception? Iin short, what do you feel that quality, professional entertainment is worth to YOU on YOUR wedding day? Her answer: "about $450.00".
I was a little taken back by this point, but still did my best to give her an idea of where to try to find a qualified entertainer for her wedding celebration. I couldn't help but feel for her a bit, as she was truly setting herself up for failure, and didn't even realize it.
All too many times, couples go through that, or a similar process when searching for their wedding professionals. Now before you say it, I know that not everyone has "an unlimited budget". As a matter of fact, I've yet to work with anyone who has! But I know that the odds are not in her favor to achieve the type of success that she wants with her wedding entertainment, without setting realistic expectations.
To quote a close friend of mine: Cain Humphrey of DJCain.com "If there is a car for sale for $500.00, would you want to buy it?" Check out his short article entitled "The New Car Theory" on his website. It's a very thought provoking way of looking at things.
In short, don't make a decision on anything, especially when it comes to your wedding, without knowing each and every detail of exactly what you are purchasing. Do your research, protect yourself! After all, how many chances will you have to get married?
For more information Contact Ryan by clicking here.
To quote a close friend of mine: Cain Humphrey of DJCain.com "If there is a car for sale for $500.00, would you want to buy it?" Check out his short article entitled "The New Car Theory" on his website. It's a very thought provoking way of looking at things.
In short, don't make a decision on anything, especially when it comes to your wedding, without knowing each and every detail of exactly what you are purchasing. Do your research, protect yourself! After all, how many chances will you have to get married?
For more information Contact Ryan by clicking here.
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