FAQ

Below are the most common questions that we recieve from Brides & Grooms about our services.  If your question is not listed below, please contact us for more information.

How long have you been in business?

Our company has now been operating in St. Louis for over 40 years. Since 1978, we have provided our service to well over 12,000 wedding receptions.

How experienced are your DJ's?

Very experienced! Nothing is more important than the actual experience of the DJ that provides the service to you. Every single one of our 8 DJ’s has provided service to hundreds of wedding receptions and ceremonies. Unlike many companies, we do not train DJs with little to no experience and then put them to the test at your reception.

What does the DJ wear?

The DJ will be dressed in a nuetral tuxedo for formal events unless otherwise requested.

Will the DJ act as our MC for the evening?

Yes, your Elite DJ will help coordinate with all your vendors, will guide you through all the normal reception formalities, and will announce all the requested special events for the evening. Our DJ’s are tasteful on the microphone and not gabby. We inspire your guests to dance and have fun but we are not obnoxious, cheesy or annoying about it. Everything about the way our DJs use the microphone is professional and classy.

Do we pick the music for our event?

That’s entirely up to you! At the Event Planning page of this website you can access our Music Request List and Event Planner. Selecting favorite music choices, filling out the questionnaires, editing, and saving your plans is easy! Whether you want to pick just a few songs, all of the songs, or none of the songs, you can be sure our DJ will provide the very best services according to your wishes.

How many events do you book in one night?

We are not a franchise or high volume DJ service, so we only book up to 6 events in one night, even though we have 8 regular working DJs. Though that may seem like a lot to some people, many of the local companies book 10 or more in one night, and some as many as 20-30.  We like to keep it small and personal because we feel it is most important to be able to give every customer 100% attention to service detail. It’s part of the reason why we have so many 5 star on-line reviews.

What is the back up plan should our DJ be sick or have an emergency?

Because we only book 6 events in one night, but have 8 regular working DJs, we always have back up.  One of our DJ’s are required to rotate into the on-call position for any night we have weddings booked.  This DJ is prepared and ready to cover any event of ours in a moments notice.  Because our on-call DJ is always a rotating member of our staff, your wedding will not be compromised with someone of less experience. Every one of our 8 DJs has provided service to hundreds of weddings, so you can rest assured that even in the event of sickness or emergency, your wedding DJ service will still run exactly as planned.

Can we come see you at an event?

Unfortunately no. we realize if can be a great way to sell our service but it does so at the risk of our customer. We tried this some years back and our customers began complaining about it, and rightfully so. Though most people would dress appropriately and not infringe on the event, we have, unfortunately, seen just the opposite. We would rather lose a job than do this at the expense of our paying customer. It’s your evening and we are there for you, not to sell our service to other potential customers.

Do you have liability insurance?
Yes, we carry full liability insurance. Your venue is welcome to contact us for an emailed copy of our policy if desired.
What time will the DJ arrive at our event?

The DJ will arrive approximately 75 minutes prior to the start of your event for set-up, which takes about 30 minutes. Because our prices are all-inclusive, there are no additional charges for set up and take down.

How do we book your service?

Because our availability is limited we require that you contact us by phone or email to book your date. Once we confirm our availability, we will send you formal contracts to sign and return with your deposit.

What is your deposit and when is the balance due?

We require a $200.00 (non-refundable) deposit to be encolosed with your signed contract. The entire balance amount will be due no less than 7 days prior to your event date. We accept personal checks, money orders or cashiers checks make out to “Elite Pro DJ”.

Is it customary to tip the DJ?

In most cases, the customer does tip the DJ, however this is not a requirement. An average tip for our DJs typically ranges from $40-$100 although our DJs have received both larger and smaller tips. Our DJs do not accept tips from your guests to play songs!

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(636) 256-8322 (Monday through Friday from 9-6).

Elite Pro DJ has more Knot & Wedding Wire Awards than any other local DJ service.
Best Of Weddings 2008-2019 & “Couples Choice” 2010-2019