FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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  • What is your booking process?

    Fill out our inquiry form, and select any services you are interested in. Provide as much detail as possible! 


    From there, we will receive an e-mail and schedule a call to walk through your event, discuss options, and create a game-plan that best fits your needs.  This helps refine logistics, cost-effectiveness and ensures we are exceeding expectations, every step of the way. Afterwards, we will issue a contract, with agreed upon deposit. 


    From there we refine details for your services, i.e. a timeline for your day-of coordination, layovers for your Photo Booth prints, ceremony music for your wedding, walk out music at your corporate events, etc.  Wedding DJ services come with a planner, outlining every moment of your day, so there’s no guesswork on either end.  


    Then, up to 4 weeks prior to your event, we comb through all of the final details and take care of final payments, so there’s nothing for you to worry about with us.  We want you to be at ease in the days leading up to your event, not thinking about us!

  • What separates The Event Lab from other companies?

    We are an owner operated business; every booking goes through the owner Jamie (DJ Cake), who is currently typing this answer (hi!), so you’re not just getting passed to a DJ, planner, or Photo Booth attendant on a roster who is open that day.  


    AI isn’t creating your Photo Booth overlay, and custom Tap to Start screen. You are getting a human who is involved in all of the little moments leading up to your event, so no little moments are missed the day of.


    We only book enough events that we can manage ourselves.  While some see this as a way that inhibits business scalability…. we don’t care, and like to give more attention to our people.


    While I do have a few ‘we’s on the team to help when needed, I take pride in being a part of every client’s service.  If nothing else it’s me and the business, that’s the ‘we’ :).


  • How far in advance should I book services?

    Depending on your event and service needs, there’s definitely no such thing as too soon!  


    Some services are more in demand, and events of a high caliper do book out anywhere from 6 months to 18 months. 


    Let’s chat any see what fits your needs!


  • How long have you been DJing weddings?

    8 years!  I've been working weddings in different roles my whole life, which has played a pivotal role in helping to execute things seamlessly.  Now, I've specifically been DJing them for so long that I'm happy to say, I've seen it all!  I've DJed weddings all the way from Denver, Pittsburgh of course, and down to Maryland.  Having all of these experiences has allowed me opportunities to learn how to navigate different spaces, different sound needs, different levels of formalities/detail pending the couple, etc.  That's the best part; suggesting little DJ hacks to make each wedding very particular to the couple.

  • What sets DJ Cake apart from other DJs?

    With a background in hospitality, I always make sure my couple feel comfortable to voice their wants.  I'm a chum bucket LOL. I like to make sure we become friends through the process!  While yes, DJing is my forte, this is a collaborative effort.  I like to make sure my clients/couples feel heard, and that we create 'our' sound for the celebration.  Whatever the couple wants is top priority, and then my job is to make their wants fit the best way possible.  I still have previous wedding couples who come to my social gigs to hang out, and I may or may not send memos when my couples have big milestones in their marriage; it gets (and stays) pretty chummy around here.


  • Do you do same sex/multicultural weddings? HELL YEAH!

    Shout out to a couple of my favorites: Mike & Ryan, and Claudia & Dan!  Now that I'm thinking, these are two of the weddings that I definitely made it to the after party for (as an invited guest).  Him, her, they them, black, white..... bring that love over here, fiercely.  


    *Disclosure*, will definitely need help with the non-American music, please.

  • What packages do you offer for event planning?

    We offer everything from day-of coordinating, to full planning!  If you want to inquire about these services, we can schedule a call and see what kind of support will best cater to you.  There are three types of planners: day-of, partial planning, and full planning, that all cater to how involved the couple would like to be.  The different options also help to cater to different budgets!  Regardless, please *at least plan to hire a day-of coordinator, even if it isn't with us.*. With all of our collective experiences, we cannot stress enough the value in having a point person to help make sure your day moves along smoothly.  Get on a Zoom with us; we'll tell you the stories.


  • How long have you been coordinating weddings?

    While we started managing events in facilities previously, we have been wedding coordinating on our own for about 5 years!

  • What capabilities does the photo booth have?

    The photo booth is great!  It's sleek, and compact to blend into any aesthetic.  Our booth is made of a dense metal; it's not one of the lighter, cheaper looking setups you'll see.  This also makes it difficult for there to be any 'oopsies' with guests.  It can print, and also offers e-delivery straight to guest's phones.  After the event, we then send our contact a zip file of all of the event captures.  We are also able to share contact data afterwards, which makes this a great option for business parties!  Backdrops are available as well to fit the theme of your party.  It's versatility makes it a great activity for any budget.


  • How long does it take to set up and tear down the bounce house?

    Set up is super easy!  It takes maybe 10 minutes to get it inflated, and the balls in the pit.  Tearing down takes a little longer, as we need to compress the structure manually, but no worries..... We'll take care of all of this for you!  We just need a 15x12 area, ideally flat grass, turf, rubber, or concrete.

  • What color balls are available for the ball pit?

    We have gold, white, and clear that we keep in stock to mix in with any custom colors!  Think Glinda pink Elphaba green, or racecar red.... Custom colors can easily be ordered to match your vibe!