DJ - Grand Beginning Productions

We picked the DJ from Jaime and Justin's March 1 wedding as our first Vendor in the Spotlight.   

Owner and DJ, Ray Posada of Grand Beginning Productions, did everything right in our opinion. 

  

We've seen LOTS of DJ's over the years, and have learned that not all DJ's are created equal. Ray kept the party going by playing great "get down and dance to" music. Another thing Ray did, or didn't do, that we appreciated, was that he didn't invite the guests up to the wedding cake table for a "photo opportunity" or whatever it's called, when Jaime and Justin cut the wedding cake. Don't get me wrong, it's wonderful for guests to join the bridal couple for the cake cutting.  But sometimes if guests are invited to take their own photos, it can be difficult for the videographer and photographer to get the kind of shots that the wedding couple paid for. Anyway, Ray didn't tell people to come up and take photos of the cake cutting. That was nice.

  

As I already mentioned, Ray played great music. And he didn't try to entertain by talking between the songs.   He also had the look. He wore a tuxedo which was a nice touch. And he also brought along a great asset -- his wife Kat.

A good DJ helps us (the videographer and photographer) by giving us notice before announcing events to take place.  For instance, it is extremely helpful to us if we know when the wedding party will be introduced, and where they're all going to stand and other such details. Kat was super helpful in letting us know when and where something was going to happen. (Trust me, if we're clear across the room when the bouquet and garter toss is announced, it isn't a pretty sight to see us trying to get into position in seconds flat to shoot this important part of the reception -- and missing the shot is not an option! )  By keeping us informed, he is really providing a service to the couple who hired him -- by helping us be where we need to be, when we need to be there, they will get the best coverage possible of their big day.

  

Ray and Kat were great -- they were friendly, professional and a pleasure to work with. You can check them out by visiting their website.  www.grandbeginning.com

Comments

[Jaime Harding]

Ray and Kat were great and even met with us in person twice and countless times on the phone and e-mail. How many DJs do that? Not many!! Any song he didn't have that we wanted, he didn't hesitate to buy it. Final result was totally worth the time and money!