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From booking and payments to music, rehearsals and what to expect leading up to your event, we've answered some of the questions our clients ask most.
What areas does Raspy Media serve?
Raspy Media is based in the Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky areas, but we're always willing to travel for a contracted event. We've provided DJ and event services throughout Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio, and we've traveled as far as Tennessee and Michigan for weddings. If your event is outside our usual service area, reach out, we'd love to talk about bringing the Raspy Media experience to you.
What types of events does Raspy Media DJ?
Weddings are a huge part of what we do, but they're definitely not all we do! Raspy Media provides professional DJ and MC services for weddings, corporate events, concerts, festivals, large-scale events, private parties, birthday celebrations, school and university events, community events and more.
Whether we're entertaining guests at an intimate celebration or bringing the energy to a crowd at a major event, we tailor the music and experience to the audience in front of us.
Every event is different, and that's exactly how we approach it. Our goal isn't to make your event feel like the one we did last weekend, it's to make it feel like yours.
If your event needs music, energy and an experienced professional behind the microphone, Raspy Media is ready to bring it.
What is included with Raspy Media DJ & MC services?
Our DJ services are about much more than showing up with speakers and playing music. We provide professional DJ and MC services, sound equipment and the planning support needed to help keep your event organized, entertaining and moving smoothly.
Before your event, we'll work with you on the timeline, music, special moments, announcements and the overall atmosphere you're looking to create. When event day arrives, our job is to help bring that plan to life while keeping the energy where it needs to be.
Can we choose our own music?
Absolutely! In fact, we want you to.
Your music should reflect you and your guests. We'll work with you to identify your must-play songs, special selections and anything you absolutely do not want to hear. We'll also use our experience to help fill in the gaps and read the room throughout the event.
You don't have to build an entire DJ playlist unless you want to. Give us your favorites, tell us the vibe you're looking for, and let us do what we do.
Do you take song requests during the event?
Yes! We're happy to take requests from guests, but your preferences always come first.
If you've told us a song or artist is on your do-not-play list, a guest request isn't going to override that. We'll use our judgment to determine whether a request fits the event, the crowd and the atmosphere you've asked us to create.
Does Raspy Media provide Photo Booth services?
Absolutely! Our Photo Booth is a great addition to weddings, parties, corporate events and other celebrations, giving your guests another way to have fun while creating memories they can take with them.
Photo Booth services can be added to your DJ & MC package, but you don't have to book us for entertainment to use our Photo Booth. Photo Booth services are also available as a standalone option if you don't need a DJ or already have entertainment booked for your event.
Can Raspy Media provide music and sound for both our wedding ceremony and reception?
Absolutely. We can provide professional audio and music for your ceremony in addition to DJ and MC services for your reception.
We'll coordinate the important ceremony selections, including processional, bridal entrance, special moments and recessional music, and make sure everything transitions smoothly into the celebration that follows.
When Raspy Media is providing sound for your ceremony, we'll also attend your scheduled rehearsal whenever one is held. That gives us an opportunity to work through entrances, cues, timing and other ceremony details before the wedding day.
How often does Raspy Media meet with clients before their event?
As many times as we need to.
We believe great events start with great communication, and we're not going to limit you to a predetermined number of meetings. We'll connect throughout the planning process as often as necessary to make sure you get everything you want, need and expect from us.
As your event gets closer, we'll work through the timeline, music selections, special moments, announcements and all the other details that help your event come together.
There's no additional charge for planning meetings or wedding rehearsals. They're part of the service and preparation we provide to our clients.
We don't believe in disappearing after you book and suddenly showing back up on event day. We're here throughout the process.
Does Raspy Media attend wedding rehearsals?
Yes. When Raspy Media is providing sound for your wedding ceremony, we attend the rehearsal whenever one is scheduled.
Being there allows us to work through entrances, music cues, timing, microphone needs and other ceremony details with you and the other vendors involved before the wedding day.
The exception would be when everyone involved determines that a rehearsal isn't necessary or when a rehearsal can't be held because of venue availability or other circumstances.
Just like our planning meetings, there is no additional charge for us to attend your rehearsal.
How far in advance should we book Raspy Media?
Once you've secured your date and venue, we believe two of the next important vendors to lock in are your entertainment and photographer/videographer.
Raspy Media regularly books events many months in advance, and some dates are reserved a year or more ahead of time. Popular wedding weekends can fill especially quickly, so the sooner you reach out, the better your chances of securing the date you want.
We can sometimes accommodate shorter-notice events when the date is available, but there's no real benefit to waiting once you know you'd like us to be part of your event.
How do we reserve our event date?
Your date is officially reserved once your contract has been signed and the required retainer has been received.
We don't consider an inquiry or conversation alone to be a confirmed booking. Once your contract is signed and your retainer has been received, your event goes on our calendar and we can get to work planning everything together.
How does the payment process work?
A 50% retainer is required to secure your event date. The remaining balance is due according to the terms outlined in your contract and will be reflected on your final invoice.
Need to add something after you've booked? No problem.
Additional services and available upgrades can be requested after your contract is signed and all the way up to the week of your event, depending on availability. Approved additions will simply be added to the final invoice amount due.
We believe in keeping the payment process straightforward, so you'll always know what you've booked and what you're paying for.
Do you provide your own sound equipment and lighting?
Yes. Raspy Media provides the professional sound equipment needed for the services included in your event package.
Our setup is based on the venue, event size and services you've selected so that we're bringing what your event actually needs, not simply rolling in the exact same setup everywhere we go.
If your event has special production, lighting or audio requirements, let us know during the planning process so we can determine the best solution.
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