Directly Driven Sound Productions recognizes that your wedding will be one of the most important events of your life. We also know what it takes to make your wedding reception as memorable and unique as possible.  

Bang for your Buck! The cost of entertainment at your
wedding reception represents a small portion of your overall budget.  Research shows that only 5% of your budget will be spent on entertainment.  But, over 50% of your guests will remember the performance of your DJ more than anything else at your reception. When you're spending thousands of dollars on a once-in-a-lifetime event it makes sense to get the best wedding DJ entertainment available.

We require a $100 deposit on weddings!

We do offer an easy to read contract.  We don’t mind if you would like to get a portion of the fee out of the way early. We feel that we have a job to do. We need to show up and make sure your event goes as planned to get paid our agreed amount. We serve the Boise, Idaho area, but if you ‘name the place’ out of a 50 mile radius, we will ‘bring the noise’ for a reasonable fee for travel and accommodations.

What makes us so special?
Our goal is to provide you with excellent customer service. We know each event is different and requires individual attention. We'll make specific recommendations and suggestions based on our years of experience to make sure your event is a complete success. If you're out-of-state we'll make sure to communicate via telephone and email to provide the same great customer service.

It’s really all about the music.
Directly Driven has an extensive music library that spans decades.  We'll gladly play your customized list. We also have experience in reading a crowd and getting a feel for the type of music that is needed for your event. Requests also help and are taken.  Most songs you'll hear are all mass-appeal, songs that everybody knows or can at least groove to. Also, if you become a client you can take part in our helpful music selection procedure.

Our interaction level.
Directly Driven has been in the DJ business for over 10 years and more! We'll keep things moving along at your event and we'll be sure that everyone is involved and informed every step of the way.  We have the ability and skill to bring all of your guests onto the dance floor and to keep them there without being too interactive and too cheezy!!

The equipment we use.
We've invested in brand name equipment to make sure that our sound is clear and crisp. Cordless microphones and digital amplifiers are now standard equipment at all events.  Our guarantee of having back-up equipment on-site at every function is something you can count on with Directly Driven.

What does $750 dollars of my (or my parents) hard earned money get me?  

1.       Up to 5 hours of music playing time

2.       Personal planning meeting, unlimited consultations

3.       Experienced Professional DJ  

4.       Set-up time and pack-up time included  

5.       Reception program tailored to your tastes

6.       Professional Sound System 

7.       50,000+ song laptop MP3 music library (if wireless internet is available, Unlimited!!!)

8.       Wireless Microphone 

9.       Backup Equipment on site

10.    Travel within 50 mile radius (Boise Area)  

11.    Overtime - $75 per hour

12.    Travel outside 50 mile radius (Boise Area) negotiated travel and accommodation expenses.

13.    Basically whatever is needed to take care of your event.

Wow, you're getting married! Congratulations! If you don’t want to spend $20 bucks on “Wedding Receptions for Dummies,” here are a few checklists and a sample itinerary, for your use… on us.  

All times are approximate. Your DJ will let you know at least 5 minutes ahead of time when an event is going to take place, giving you plenty of time to run to the bathroom, check your hair/makeup, etc.  

Below is an example of an evening wedding reception itinerary.

Bridal Party Arrival
Your DJ gets everyone lined up and ready to enter (anywhere from ten minutes to a half hour, depending on the readiness of the bridal party. Make sure EVERYONE being announced is aware to stay outside of the reception hall until the wedding party introductions.

Blessing (optional)
Saying grace prior to the meal is typically done by the officiate. Many brides & grooms designate a family member to say grace before the meal. The DJs cordless microphone is available for the blessing.

Dinner
Depending on how the meal is served; buffet, food stations or sit-down meal, and how many courses, this can take anywhere from 45 minutes (buffets with smaller crowds), to upwards of two hours (sit-down dinners). Since the Bride & Groom finish their meal about 15-30 minutes before everyone else, this is a good time for them to go around to each table to say hello. Your DJ will be playing continuous music during dinner.

Best Man's Toast, (or other toasts)
Usually done immediately following the wedding party introductions or after the first course of a sit-down dinner.  The best man traditionally gives the toast, however, many couples also have a second or third person say a few words too. Your DJ will provide the cordless microphone.

Cake Cutting Ceremony
The photographer will usually ask for a formal pose or two before beginning the cutting of the cake. The Bride & Groom cut out two, evenly sized, pieces of cake. Wedding tradition holds that the groom feeds his new bride first, followed by the bride feeding the groom. Many brides & grooms feed each other a piece of cake simultaneously. Your DJ will provide guidance, music and a bit of encouragement for this event.

Formal Dances (approximately three to four minutes each is the rule of thumb for the length of special dances). Your DJ will smoothly make the transitions from one wedding reception formality to another.

1. Bride/Groom First Dance
2. Father/Daughter
3. Mother/Son
4. Dollar Dance / Anniversary dance (optional)
5. Time to Party!!!
6. Throwing of the garter & the bouquet
7. Last Dance

From the announcement into the hall, to the bouquet & garter ceremonies, timing is generally about two hours. If this is going to be a four hour wedding reception, this leaves you about two hours to let loose (three hours for a five hour reception).

Last Dance? 

Perhaps you'd like the DJ to play the last song with the two of you encircled by family & friends? Let us know if there's a special song you'd like us to play to end the wedding reception with.