Category Archives: Tips & Advice

iPod or DJ?

iPod or DJ?

With most Rochester weddings, you tend to find many clients asking similar questions when it comes down to planning and getting everything they want for their big day. They seek out advice and ask other brides what they should do or how things should go. A question that we see now and then from newly […]

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Do You Need A Photo Booth

Do You Need A Photo Booth

We certainly get asked when meeting with clients if a photo booth is a requirement. Do you need a photo booth? No, but is it an excellent add-on to have? Absolutely! Our photo and video booth is often booked with many events. For just about every 10 weddings we do, on average, 8 of them […]

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Above Average Service

Above Average Service | Rochester DJ

Did you know that Kalifornia Entertainment’s job as the Rochester DJ and entertainment at your wedding goes far beyond playing music? I strongly believe that many future couples either forgot or haven’t realized the importance of having a professional DJ that offers above average service not only on the night of their Rochester reception or […]

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That Cheap DJ Might Be Costing You A Lot

That Cheap DJ Might Be Costing You A Lot

As an award winning and top Rochester Wedding and Event DJ, and the owner of Kalifornia Entertainment, I have had the opportunity to hear many stories; some good, others… not so much about different weddings and events with all types of DJ’s.  With the plethora of people looking to make a few extra bucks on […]

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Getting Your Company Front And Center

Getting Your Company Front And Center

Getting Your Company Front And Center! I see a lot of people in this industry struggling from time to time to earn business and gain clients.  Many vendors have actually reached out and asked, “Josh, how do you get so many brides signing with you when I can barely get a handful?”  The wedding business […]

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How We Are Different

How We Are Different

So, we’re 3 months into the new year already. I’ve slacked a little on creating blog entries due to being busy getting things in order for 2017 and helping many current and new clients plan their big day.  Not just for this year but for 2018 and even into 2019 now.  I’m taking a few […]

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Why Your Wedding DJ Must Have Insurance

Why Your Wedding DJ Must Have Insurance

Have you ever heard someone say or explain why your wedding DJ must have insurance? If you own a car, you know that having car insurance is mandatory.  It covers you, the people in your car, pedestrians, property damage and so on.  You can opt not to have insurance but will have to bear the […]

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Important Things To Consider Prior To Booking A Rochester DJ

Important Things To Consider Prior To Booking A Rochester DJ

Since our beginning over the last few years, we have made our stand as trying to be a top premier DJ entertainment company. We like to think of ourselves as a staple in the industry who can help and guide people in many different ways with the pleasure of serving clients all over Western NY […]

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Are You Paying For Just Music Or Paying For A Plan Too

Are You Paying For Just Music Or Paying For A Plan Too

So you’re looking for a DJ for your wedding but you must first ask yourself, “Are You Paying For Just Music Or Paying For A Plan Too?” You have your dress picked out, the flowers are ordered and you’ve tasted your caterer’s finest offerings. Now all you need is music, right? Well… kind of. You need […]

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The Wedding Timeline

The Wedding Timeline

Some bride and grooms like to plan their wedding down to the exact minute of when things will happen. Others like to just wing it and go with the flow. For those who like to plan things out, the wedding timeline can be a very critical component of your big day. Not sticking to your desired […]

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Hire Your DJ First Not Last!

Hire Your DJ First Not Last!

Are you planning your wedding, birthday party, corporate event, pool party, Sweet 16, school dance, or other event? Chances are, if you’re reading this, the answer is “yes!” If you’ve already started to look for vendors, great! If you’ve already hired all you vendors and are now looking for a DJ, that’s not so great. The […]

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Why We Never Speak Negatively Of Our Competition

Why We Never Speak Negatively Of Our Competition

The way you talk about your competitors tells prospects and clients a lot about your company and the way you do business. We have heard on occasion where clients have said ABC or XYZ company said this or that about you. We will NEVER speak negatively about other DJ businesses to clients because we here […]

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How to Enhance Your Wedding Using Uplights

How to Enhance Your Wedding Using Uplights

Wedding venues require a substantial investment of time, money and effort in getting them ready for the festivities at hand. All this is to transform the venue and give it an image worth the posterity offered by wedding memories and photos. One of the things that can be done to transform a venue into something amazing, […]

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Wedding Toast Ideas

Wedding Toasts Ideas

Nearly every wedding we here at Kalifornia Entertainment DJ has a portion of the evening dedicated to toasting the newlyweds. Needless to say, we’ve seen some incredible and downright horrific toasts over the years and felt it was time to share some stories and ideas to help improve your wedding’s toasting experience. So, here are […]

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How To Choose The Perfect First Dance Song For Your Wedding

How To Choose The Perfect First Dance Song For Your Wedding

Your big day is important. It’s one of the most memorable times of your life. Things that didn’t seem like a big deal prior to this moment are now crucial to creating your ideal wedding. Luckily for you, all the big details are covered. You’ve decided on your theme, photographer, décor, dress, DJ, venue, and […]

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5 Wedding Reception Music Mistakes To Avoid

5 Wedding Reception Music Mistakes To Avoid

As most would agree, what really makes a wedding reception memorable for everyone in attendance is the music.  It sets the tone for the entire night, and we’ve all been to great weddings and we’ve all been to awful weddings.  And it’s usually the music that determines those feelings. We put together a list of 5 […]

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The Jobs and Responsibilities Of DJ’s That Go Beyond The Music

The Jobs and Responsibilities Of DJ’s That Go Beyond The Music

Many future brides and grooms either forget or fail to realize the importance of having a DJ or MC that goes above and beyond not only on the night of the wedding, but also throughout the planning months leading up to the big day.  This is an area of service that we, Kalifornia Entertainment, excel […]

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Questions To Ask A DJ

Questions To Ask A DJ

Every DJ is different for your event, but there are some very important questions you should be asking, or at the very least…the DJ should be explaining these things to you themselves when it comes to your private event in Rochester.  If you are going to be hiring a Rochester wedding DJ or a DJ […]

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Tips On Planning Your Wedding Music

Tips On Planning Your Wedding Music

There’s nothing better than music to breathe life into a party – so if you want your wedding to be unforgettable from all points of view, you should make sure to plan your music as well. How to do this? Kalifornia Entertainment has  some amazing bits of advice and Tips On Planning Your Wedding Music to […]

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8 Signs Of A GREAT Wedding DJ

8 Signs Of A GREAT Wedding DJ

If Your Wedding DJ Isn’t Doing These 8 Things, You’re In Trouble . . . We all have heard horror stories about overpriced and under prepared wedding DJs. Yes, a wedding DJ can truly make or break a wedding reception – which is why this is one of the most important decisions a couple can make when planning […]

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9 Reasons Why Hiring an Amateur Wedding DJ Is a Huge Mistake

9 Reasons Why Hiring an Amateur Wedding DJ Is a Huge Mistake

What most couples who are planning a wedding don’t know is that saving money by hiring an amateur DJ for your wedding comes with a high price tag.  Before you make a decision you regret, here are some things you need to know.

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How We Differ From Other Rochester DJ Companies

How We Differ From Other Rochester DJ Companies

When you’re looking for a DJ in Rochester, NY for your special event or wedding, are you aware of what the differences are between each DJ or DJ company besides pricing? We’d like to help you by covering some key topics and features that will help you know what to look for and to really […]

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