In many situations in our lives, we are wired to think "What is my backup plan?", or "Plan B" if you will. Ask yourself the question, what are some things in your life that you have a backup plan for? Even something as simple as a battery backup on your computer in case of a storm, or what about having roadside assistance through AAA, or your insurance provider? Something that we all have, and probably wouldn't think of going without is a spare tire for your vehicle, right? All forms of backup for unforeseen situations.
What I'm getting at, is that things don't always go according to plan. It's a good idea in important situations to have a "Plan B" just in case something does happen. Some of you reading this are business owners and service providers, and yet even more of you will be doing business with some of these same service providers in the near future who are reading this. Most of you know, that I am a wedding entertainment professional. I have the honor of working with couples nearly every week of the year, both in planning and in execution of one of the most important events in their lives, their wedding.
Most of the couples that I work with, know from talking to me that one of my biggest fears at their event would be equipment failure. Picture this, your guests have arrived, the atmosphere has been set, you've just had an amazing Grand Entrance into your wedding, and as you step out onto the dance floor to experience the moment that you've envisioned for months, your first dance, something happens. No, it's not the wrong song playing, it's worse, much worse..... dead silence.
You look over at your DJ to see him/her frantically working on their equipment trying to find a solution to the problem, only to ultimately learn that the solution to the problem isn't there. Their "viable" plan B is in their shop 20 minutes (one-way) across town, if they even have a "Plan B" at all. The rest of what happens here is trivial, but the bottom line is that you've just lost at least an hour (maybe more) of the most critical time of your wedding celebration, all because the service provider that you chose didn't have enough foresight to plan for the best, yet prepare for the worst!
The situation that I outlined above isn't one that I've personally experienced (thank goodness!), but it is one that has happened time and time again. The one that I described is geared towards your DJ, but truth be known, it could happen with any of your service providers. Your photographer, for example: Do they have a second camera in case of failure with their primary? When you make the decision on who to use during your celebration, make certain that they have a "Plan B" in place, that is onsite and ready to go. In most cases, you'll never need it, but if you do, you will certainly be glad that you did.
Not only do I have a "Plan B" onsite at all of my events, it's also in the room, and ready to go if ever called upon. Something else to consider is liability insurance. I carry a comprehensive liability policy with Traveler's Insurance, that covers both liability, as well as full equipment coverage. While I've never had to make a claim up until this point, it would scare me to death to leave the shop without it. In short, make sure that your chosen service provider runs their business like a business, and that you are covered in the event of a mishap.
For more information, visit me on the web, or contact us.
What I'm getting at, is that things don't always go according to plan. It's a good idea in important situations to have a "Plan B" just in case something does happen. Some of you reading this are business owners and service providers, and yet even more of you will be doing business with some of these same service providers in the near future who are reading this. Most of you know, that I am a wedding entertainment professional. I have the honor of working with couples nearly every week of the year, both in planning and in execution of one of the most important events in their lives, their wedding.
Most of the couples that I work with, know from talking to me that one of my biggest fears at their event would be equipment failure. Picture this, your guests have arrived, the atmosphere has been set, you've just had an amazing Grand Entrance into your wedding, and as you step out onto the dance floor to experience the moment that you've envisioned for months, your first dance, something happens. No, it's not the wrong song playing, it's worse, much worse..... dead silence.
You look over at your DJ to see him/her frantically working on their equipment trying to find a solution to the problem, only to ultimately learn that the solution to the problem isn't there. Their "viable" plan B is in their shop 20 minutes (one-way) across town, if they even have a "Plan B" at all. The rest of what happens here is trivial, but the bottom line is that you've just lost at least an hour (maybe more) of the most critical time of your wedding celebration, all because the service provider that you chose didn't have enough foresight to plan for the best, yet prepare for the worst!
The situation that I outlined above isn't one that I've personally experienced (thank goodness!), but it is one that has happened time and time again. The one that I described is geared towards your DJ, but truth be known, it could happen with any of your service providers. Your photographer, for example: Do they have a second camera in case of failure with their primary? When you make the decision on who to use during your celebration, make certain that they have a "Plan B" in place, that is onsite and ready to go. In most cases, you'll never need it, but if you do, you will certainly be glad that you did.
Not only do I have a "Plan B" onsite at all of my events, it's also in the room, and ready to go if ever called upon. Something else to consider is liability insurance. I carry a comprehensive liability policy with Traveler's Insurance, that covers both liability, as well as full equipment coverage. While I've never had to make a claim up until this point, it would scare me to death to leave the shop without it. In short, make sure that your chosen service provider runs their business like a business, and that you are covered in the event of a mishap.
For more information, visit me on the web, or contact us.
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