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FAQ’s About NightHawk DJ Service

Do you allow customers to choose music?

YES. You may submit to me in advance a general “taste” of music that you would like played for your guests. I also accept songs to play or not play. Most of this will be discussed during our first consultation.

Do you allow requests at the events?

Absolutely. Some DJ’s will not take requests during live events, but I am more than happy to do so. I believe in extreme customer service and it is my goal to make you and your guests happy

Do you have professional equipment?

Yes. There is a difference between the sound equipment you use at home and equipment that is used during a live event. Professional equipment is made to be durable and is generally much more expensive than home stereo equipment. I use JBL speakers and Dell Computers amongst other pieces of equipment.

How much experience do you have?

I have been doing live entertainment fo over 30 years with experience in weddings, proms, school dances, church events, anniversary parties, block parties,

How do you dress for events?

I always dress based upon how the customer wants me to dress. It could be a suit, tuxedo, or casual clothes. Weddings would definitely be tuxedo or suit.

Do you have backup equipment?

I carry at all times a backup amp and fuses. Even though I have professional equipment, it can still fail. This is your event so rest assured I will do all I can to make sure equipment failure doesn’t ruin your party.

How far do you travel and do you charge anything for travel?

I am local to the Millstadt, IL area and will travel anywhere within a 50 mile radius without any extra charges. Travel rates will apply for anything beyond the 50 miles.

What type of event do you do?

I do all types of events. I specialize in weddings, dance parties and school proms. I have a lighting show that accommodates dances and proms very nicely. I also have an extensive collection of dance and alternative music. I can also do bars and , corporate events and of course all types of parties.

Can I come “watch” you perform at a live event?

No. Unfortunately it is bad etiquette to allow potential clients to come to a private party and view how I work. If it is a public event, then that would be different.

Do you provide lighting?

Yes. Please see the Wedding and Party Packages for more information.

What time do you arrive at an event?

I will arrive 1 1/2 hours prior to event to set up. I will also stay up to 1 hr after each event. If you want me any earlier, then charges may apply for the time.

Do you provide a microphone for your events?

Yes. I can have a wireless microphone available for your ease of use. All Mics are included in all shows (No hidden Charges)

Do you provide wedding reception planning?

Included in my overall price of wedding receptions is planning and coordinating. It takes coordination between the wedding party, DJ, and caterer to provide a quality reception. I will sit down with you at a future consultation and help you plan out your reception. From wedding party names, to Father/Daughter dance, it is all very important to me that you completely trust me to take care of every detail of your reception so you can enjoy the time with your new spouse and your valued guests.

Do I get a written contract for my event?

A big yes. You should not do business with a DJ or anyone else, for that matter, that does not agree to give you a written contract with event info and final price on it.

Who will be my DJ at the event?

I am the only DJ for NightHawk DJ Services. My name is Randy Helfrich,

Do you require a down payment?

Yes. In order to help with my scheduling, I do require a Half non refundable retainer upon contract signing time.

Can I pay you by credit card?

Yes, through my website and PayPal.

Why do I need a DJ at my event?

There are a number of reasons, but to help you out I will list a few:

  • Professional equipment and sound.
  • Thousands of established ‘legal’ songs to play.
  • Your party is now taken care of and you can simply enjoy being with your guests.
  • Requires a smaller area to set up in than a full band.

Testimonials

  • We were nervous going in to it because many of our married friends said that the DJ can make or break the reception. But, in our case the DJ definitely made it a wonderful and fun celebration for everyone. Randy was very respectful of our likes and dislikes and was great about requests. There was never a time during the reception that the dance floor was empty! Everyone in attendance had a great time!

  • Randy you were wonderful. We\\\'ve gotten so many compliments on him from our guests. He had people out there dancing that I have never seen dance before. He was great and so easy to work with during the planning process. He would always contact me to make sure everything was going good. Definitely a class act.

  • I just wanted to thank you again for doing such an amazing job at DJ'ing at our wedding! The aura that you brought was just something that could have not been accomplished by anyone else! Still to this day (2 months after) I am getting the highest compliments about how great of a job you did at keeping everyone involved and dancing! YOU ROCK BABY!!! With much appreciation,

  • We truly enjoyed our wedding night and a big majority of that was due to you! We had a blast and I think everyone there was exhausted from dancing by the time it was over. We think that you did an outstanding job and I will definitely recommend you to any of my girlfriends getting married. Thanks again for everything! Sincerely, KELLEYy & BILL WUEST

  • We thought everything went awesome! Randy was very professional. Our guests thought we had a reception coordinator because everything went so smooth & stress free. There were so many people on the dance floor & much interaction and the games were great and will be remembered for years to come. We loved the garter toss where the guys all sung the top gun theme! THANK YOU!

  • With planning everything for our wedding, everything got a little crazy. Our DJ was the one thing we did not have to worry about. The DJ's we had were amazing! Six months after our wedding, we are still hearing how great of a time people had at the reception, all thanks to our DJ's. A few couples who came to our wedding said they will definitely go with NightHawk . Thank you sooo much! We can't begin to thank you enough for making not only our day memorable to us, but also to all of our guests.

  • With planning everything for our wedding, everything got a little crazy. Our DJ was the one thing we did not have to worry about. The DJ's we had were amazing! Six months after our wedding, we are still hearing how great of a time people had at the reception, all thanks to our DJ's. A few couples who came to our wedding said they will definitely go with NightHawk . Thank you sooo much! We can't begin to thank you enough for making not only our day memorable to us, but also to all of our guests. THANK YOU AGAIN!!!!

  • With planning everything for our wedding, everything got a little crazy. Our DJ was the one thing we did not have to worry about. The DJ's we had were amazing! Six months after our wedding, we are still hearing how great of a time people had at the reception, all thanks to our DJ's. A few couples who came to our wedding said they will definitely go with NightHawk . Thank you sooo much! We can't begin to thank you enough for making not only our day memorable to us, but also to all of our guests. THANK YOU AGAIN!!!!

  • I was a bridesmaid in the Hempfling wedding and just wanted to tell you what a great job you did...we had so much fun!! I liked the way that you did things. I liked the way you "started" the dance, by getting everyone out there to watch Dean and Erica and then the music starts and you instantly had the dance floor filled instead of waiting for the reception to be half over with before they get up to participate. I will definitely recommend you to anyone I know who is in the market for a Belleville Wedding DJ service. THANKS AGAIN FOR A GREAT TIME !!!

  • We love the way were able to personalize the music the way we wanted it. I cant forget the feeling me and Brian had as we heard our names announced for the first time as Mr. & Mrs. I would say the best investment we made was the entertainment . Any one looking for a Belleville Wedding DJ Nighthawk DJ service is a great choice. BRIAN & RACHEL

  • Thank you so much for the incredible job you did DJ’ing our wedding day!!!! The music was fantastic and thanks to you everyone was dancing and having a great time! It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and we truly appreciate all of the time you took to help us create the “perfect entertainment!” We will be sure to refer you to any friends and family in the future. Thank you again for sharing in our special day and helping us create memories that will last a lifetime. Sincerely, TIM & JESSICA

  • We want to thank you so much for all of the hard work you put into our wedding. You really helped to make our reception everything we had hoped for. You did an amazing job from the first day we met with you until the very end of our wedding night. We had a great time planning with you and we really appreciated all of your help and input. You are the best! We would recommend NightHawk DJ Service to anyone. You helped make our night so much fun and you got everyone up on the dance floor! We hope you had fun too! Thank you for everything! LOVE, JEFF & SARAH

  • NightHawk DJ Service was more than a DJ, you really ran the whole event. You helped us know what to do & when to do it, I don’t want to think of what might have happened without you. Also, you did a great job reading the crowd & playing songs to get them dancing, while still respecting our requests. Thank you! SCOTT & DEBBIE