Forthcoming wedding appointment

[Twinspin]

Ive just a had a call off a bride who im doing an upcoming wedding for. She would like to have a meeting at her house before the wedding to discuss things.

Now this is the first time ive done this so. I just wondered if there is anything i should be doing or any advice anyone can give me.

Id appreciate it.

Im doing more weddings than any function. Thats because ive been marketing the Hull Wedding Disco brand. The pre-wedding meets will be another thing that i will be doing more often. I need to get it right first time.

[Excalibur]

Ive just a had a call off a bride who im doing an upcoming wedding for. She would like to have a meeting at her house before the wedding to discuss things.

Now this is the first time ive done this so. I just wondered if there is anything i should be doing or any advice anyone can give me.
Id appreciate it.

Im doing more weddings than any function. Thats because ive been marketing the Hull Wedding Disco brand. The pre-wedding meets will be another thing that i will be doing more often. I need to get it right first time.

Yeah, send Charlie Brown. :D :D :D :D :D :D

[OllieJames]

I've never done a wedding... and I've got my first one in a few weeks time. I met the couple around a month ago, and it's not as bad as you think it'll be ;) :P

I met the couple at the venue and found it very useful, as they showed me exactly what's going where, the main entrance doors etc. Not sure how I'd approach a home meeting, so I'll be keeping an eye on this thread!

[Excalibur]

I've never done a wedding... and I've got my first one in a few weeks time. I met the couple around a month ago, and it's not as bad as you think it'll be ;) :P

I met the couple at the venue and found it very useful, as they showed me exactly what's going where, the main entrance doors etc. Not sure how I'd approach a home meeting, so I'll be keeping an eye on this thread!

Venue meeting is way preferable. Any meeting is however better than none.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Venue meeting is way preferable. Any meeting is however better than none.

In your opinion. ;)

[Shakermaker Promotions]

Twinspin - Go dressed smart but casual. Try and have a relaxed conversation that isn't too serious so you put them at ease.
I always start off shaking hands and introducing myself. I then tell them that all weddings are different and explain how I generally do things and if they had hear anything that they don't like or want to do a different way, to stop me and we'll go over it. I make a massive point about the first dance(s) and their music requests and more importantly, what they DON'T want to hear.

In my experience with these meetings (and they aren't everyone's cup of tea), I am there to reassure them and for them to put a face to the name etc. I will also try and give tips etc (silly things like request slips in invites etc that some of them don't even think about but think is a great idea).

[Excalibur]

In your opinion. ;)

An argument which is hard to counter, I'd have said. I'm used to meeeting couples for the firdt time as they walk through the door, but I'd never pretend it's ideal.

I reckon Gary's about spot on with his views.

[Charlie Brown]

Not terribly helpful John, but I'm shocked you haven't done before.

Just shows you how "un-popular" they are becoming.

This might help & be a good read! :D

http://www.forum.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/showthread.php?t=25462

[DJ Tony McQue]

Tell them you as just as nervous as them being your first ever gig. :D

Seriously though, just explain a bit about yourself and the service you provide, ask loads of questions about them and talk passionately about music with them. If you strike a chord with them say about your love of Stevie Wonder for example, the conversation will just flow.

[Twinspin]

Not terribly helpful John, but I'm shocked you haven't done before.

Just shows you how "un-popular" they are becoming.

This might help & be a good read! :D

http://www.forum.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/showthread.php?t=25462

The option has always been there. But its the first time any couple have took me up on it. So it will definetely be a learning curve.

thanks to everyone that has commented so far i appreciate it.

[CRAZY K]

In your opinion. ;)

Absolutely right.

Remember we dont get paid brain surgeon money--theres a clue.;)

If you know what your doing professionally theres a minimal amount you need to discuss that can easily be dealt with over the phone and by email.

However if you OFFER the meeting as a free extra that gets you the business fair enough thats marketing--even if not totally essential.

Il bet you get questions you cant answer like--do you think they will all dance:eek:

If your new to Weddings fair enough I understand.

I suspect the likes of Darren and many other experienced performers on here give the vibes to the client that they have done this so many times they are in safe hands.

Just my view;)

[Excalibur]

Absolutely right.

Remember we dont get paid brain surgeon money--theres a clue.;)

If you know what your doing professionally theres a minimal amount you need to discuss that can easily be dealt with over the phone and by email.

However if you OFFER the meeting as a free extra that gets you the business fair enough thats marketing--even if not totally essential.

Il bet you get questions you cant answer like--do you think they will all dance:eek:

If your new to Weddings fair enough I understand.

I suspect the likes of Darren and many other experienced performers on here give the vibes to the client that they have done this so many times they are in safe hands.

Just my view;)
Many of my venues do just that. I still maintain that it's unassailable logic that a meeting beforehand can only bebefit both sides. ( apart from the time it costs, which is obviously factored in to the initial price. )

[CRAZY K]

[QUOTE=shakermaker;444963]. I then tell them that all weddings are differentQUOTE]

I find apart from the Music choice--its all very predictable and the same:confused:

They all get bladdered, theres a First dance, they all join in, more drinking and dancing, theres a last dance or an arch for the B and G or maybe New York New York or maybe all 3 or maybe a Barn Dance-- then we start the really hard work---packing the van/ car and go home.

Sometimes I think my life is too simple ;)

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I suspect the likes of Darren and many other experienced performers on here give the vibes to the client that they have done this so many times they are in safe hands.


Spot on. :)

[Excalibur]

Spot on. :)

But for the Charlies, Johns, and other tyros, can we not agree that a pre event meet is a good thing, not frightening or daunting, and to be recommended.

Not all forum members are in the position of doing our 4,936th similar function, and having the novelty beginning to wear off ever so slightly.

[ppentertainments]

Golden piece of advice - Listen more than you talk !!!! ;)

Make the B&G confident that you are doing what they want not what you prefer - the other end of the stick however is not to get carried away and offer something you cannot provide. At first I found it difficult to say 'sorry I can't do that' when sitting face to face, but remember, false promises will always be found out.

I always type out a checklist so I know I am going to cover all the neccesary points.

Lastly - wear a suit - simples !!! The best advice I got was about a year or so ago when a business advisor said to me ' remember you are a businessman up until the point you first press play, THEN you are a DJ'. I always wear a suit to meetings and carry a leather portfolio case - first impressions and all that :)