Frequently Asked Questions
What types of music do you play?
Do I have to select the music myself?
What is the Login link at the top of the page for?
How do you know what music I want played?
What do I have to provide?
Can you do outdoor events?
Do you have backup equipment?
Are your Shadow Dancers clean?
Does the Guitar Hero TV interfere with the DJ music?
Is it possible to get a copy of the Text 2 Screen messages?
Will I receive the phone numbers of those sending a text?
Can someone vote/enter more than once by text messaging?
Can you show my specially made DVD for everyone to see?
Could guests see me cut the cake at my wedding?
Do you do both Caucasian and African American weddings?
Do you travel out of town?
Do you charge for setup or setup time?
Does it cost to speak with you before the event?
Do you "hold" dates or times?
What forms of payment do you accept?
Will you stay later (more hours) than we booked you for?
How can I make additional payments on my balance?
Can I go ahead and Pay in Full at the time of booking?
What types of music do you play?
The simple answer is any kind. We carry with us Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Hip Hop, Latino, Easy Listening, Oldies, Classical, Christian, Gospel, Children's, Jazz, Big Band, Ballroom Dance, Broadway, even Opera selections, and more. However, the beauty of our Music Choice system online is that you can search and select the music you want played (or even not played) from thousands of songs in advance online 24/7. You'll always have "your" music!
Do I have to select the music myself?
We can play Great and appropriate music without any input if you prefer. Our Music Choice system is just another benefit we offer for those who want to have more input into the music to be played at their event. Even without input, we always have thousands of songs with us, and in addition, playlists of our most requested songs of many different types.
What is the Login link at the top of the page for?
If you have booked your event with Mississippi DJ Services and have been given an Access Code, this is where you use it (along with the event date) to access different online features in our Online Client System.
How do you know what music I want played?
You can email us a list at dj@msdjservices.com. Our Online Client System also allows clients to select from thousands of songs to be played at their event. You may also print or email the list to others, and the list is automatically viewable by us. Having trouble selecting from so many songs? Our Music Choice system even tries to help by giving you lists of our most requested songs of many different types.
What do I have to provide?
1 skirted table (standard 6 foot table is fine, minimum needs to be 5 feet in length, No Round Tables, No Square Tables), plus electrical power (15-20 amp clear circuit, 3-prong grounded plug-in) within close proximity of the table. (for full requirements, read the full agreement presented online at the time of booking)
Can you do outdoor events?
Yes. Our Great Sound system can be heard great outdoors and can cover a HUGE area without a problem. Obviously remember that this is electrical equipment and so weather plays a part. Rain of any kind on the system, or the threat of bad weather, is not allowed. Also remember that electrical power must be within a few feet of our table, so make sure and check that an acceptable 3 prong grounded electrical plug-in is nearby where you want us to setup.
Do you have backup equipment?
Yes, and even our "backup" system is a Bose. This truly is Great Sound for Great Events.
Are your Shadow Dancers clean?
You may have heard of another kind, but we have Family Friendly Shadow Dancers that are rated G for everyone. (People on the dance floor love trying to imitate them.)
Does the Guitar Hero TV interfere with the DJ music?
Not at all. To avoid this, the Guitar Hero setup uses a headphone system. This isolates the players with a stereo surrounding sound for playing, and keeps the Great Sound music system clean, crisp, and of course, loud without interference. However, if the Guitar Hero system is setup in a different place/room, naturally it can use live sound instead of the headphone system.
Is it possible to get a copy of the Text 2 Screen messages?
Yes. For example... On weddings where guests are text messaging congratulations or best wishes to the bride and groom, a copy of those messages is given to the bride and groom to have. Same for Happy Birthday wishes for the birthday VIP, etc.... Since the cell phone numbers are not revealed, though, to know who actually sent a message, the person sending the text would have to include their name or some identifying information in their text.
Will I receive the phone numbers of those sending a text?
No. The system registers each user by automatically assigning a unique user id. The user id, or optionally a nickname the user texts in, are shown, but not the actual cell phone number.
Can someone vote/enter more than once by text messaging?
Not unless they use a different cell phone. The system registers all votes on Text Voting, and entries on Text Entry Drawings/Giveaways, by a unique user id assigned to a unique cell phone number (the actual number is not revealed). No one else would be able to use that same cell phone for a second vote or entry.
Can you show my specially made DVD for everyone to see?
Yes. With our Great Video Projection option, we can play your specially made DVD for all to see and hear wonderfully. Great for things like childhood pictures or old family film you had put on DVD, a special new "Our Love Story" type DVD you've made for your wedding, or for the presentation of company/corporate DVD's.
Could guests see me cut the cake at my wedding?
With our Great Video Projection option, they could see that and more. We bring a Professional video camera to allow your guests to see, for example, the introductions, cake cuttings, toasts, etc... on our Giant Designer Portable Screen. They love actually being able to see for a change! (something very unique to Mississippi DJ Services)
Do you do both Caucasian and African American weddings?
Yes, and we both know and have the songs and dances each like most.
Do you travel out of town?
Yes. We can travel the entire state of Mississippi and Out-of-State as well. The Instant Price Quote system will calculate any applicable travel fees.
Do you charge for setup or setup time?
No. Some do, but we don't. Frankly, depending on the package/options selected, we can bring so much more than others that setup and breakdown can take a little time, and you wouldn't want to be charged for it. When doing an Instant Price Quote, you only have to put the time-frame of the actual event. (Reception time-frame on weddings)
Does it cost to speak with you before the event?
Absolutely not. We are at your service, and you can contact us anytime.
By phone call 601-373-5300 or 1-800-898-8580. By email: dj@mississippidjservices.com
Do you "hold" dates or times?
No, we're sorry but we can't. With our live online checking availability system, and instant price quote/booking system, we never know when someone will book us. The only way to be fair is to officially book an event when we receive the Retainer payment. That then books the event and reserves the date and time frame. We do not otherwise "hold" dates or times. The quickest possible way to book and ensure that you get your date and time frame is to go through our Instant Price Quote system, choose Book Event Now, and use your Major Credit Card to immediately pay the Retainer to book instantly. You can also go through the system and book by check. (See Booking for more information.)
What forms of payment do you accept?
Major Credit Cards (Visa, MC, American Express, Discover) and Debit cards anytime before the actual event date, Personal/Corporate Checks more than 20 days before the event date, Cash less than 20 days before the event date or at the event itself for additional hours if we are able to stay later.
Will you stay later (more hours) than we booked you for?
Yes, if we can. When you book, you specify the time frame, but if we are available to stay later, you can enlist us to stay past the time already paid for at $50 cash per half hour. If you learn you need more time after booking but before the event day, you can contact us at 601-373-5300 to go ahead and pay for the additional time needed.
How can I make additional payments on my balance?
Our mailing address for mailing checks (more than 30 days before the event date) is: Mississippi DJ Services, %Mason Photography, P.O. Box 720072, Byram, Ms 39272. Make checks out to: Mason Photography (owner of Mississippi DJ Services) You can also call us at 601-373-5300 anytime with your Major Credit Card or Debit Card.
Can I go ahead and Pay in Full at the time of booking?
Yes. When you book and pay through the Instant Price Quote system, if booking early enough before your event, you will have an option to book with Full Payment at the time of booking instead of just the required Minimum to Book Retainer amount, and you may even be able to get a special Full Payment Upfront Discount based on the package selected. Remember that ALL payments, including Retainers, are non-refundable.
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