Frequently Asked Questions

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What's the cost?

WEDDINGS:

$500 - SOUND RENTAL: Battery Speaker(s), microphone, music, and dance lights

$3,500 - GOLD STANDARD: A proven professional. A flawless celebration. Complete peace of mind.

$4,500 - STANDARD RESERVE: Your favorite DJ, exclusively yours from "Let's do it!" to "I do."

$7,500 - FOUNDERS CHOICE: The highest level of personalization, artistry, and attention available at Paradox Productions.

- DJ as MC

- Up to 7 hours of music included

- 3 areas of sound coverage

- Wireless microphones

We arrive approximately 2-3 hours prior to the guest's arrival, which allows enough time to walk the space and design a custom audio layout, even if we’ve not been to the venue before. Breakdown and exit take 30-60 minutes after the last dance.

A 50% retainer is required to reserve the date, with the balance due 90 days prior.

EVENTS:

$2,000 - Basic: DJ assigned

$2,500 - High Level: You Pick the DJ

$4,000 - Premium: Company Founder

- DJ can MC

- 3 hours of music included

- $500/hr after the 1st three

- Wireless microphone

- Dance Lights

Check availability HERE.

Why are other DJs cheaper?

Because they are doing something different.

Some DJs show up, play music, and pack up. That is a real service. It's just not what we do.

We are making real-time decisions all night long. About pacing. About energy. About the moment after the cake is cut, when the entire night either builds into something alive, or quietly dies out as average weddings do.

Those decisions are not on any quote. They do not show up in a package comparison. And they are the only thing that determines how your wedding actually feels.

The DJ who costs $1,500 is not ripping you off. Neither is the $6k DJ. Their services are simply different. However, the wrong DJ can cost you eveything.

There are DJs who play songs. There is Paradox Productions. The difference is felt.

Who picks the music?

The Paradox approach is a collaborative partnership that highlights music that moves your soul, while your DJ reads the room and complements your requests with crowd favorites.

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We start with music for everyone, then refine the playlist for you and your friends as the older and younger guests depart.

Share a general idea of what you like, and we can do the rest, or have full control of your wedding soundtrack with your own wedding music planning portal:

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SONG REQUESTS: Song requests are welcome and will be played when they fit our client's vision and will benefit the event as a whole.

We also welcome a Do-Not-Play list.

HERE is a list of songs that work well, but we are NOT limited to this.

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Will our DJ also MC?

Absolutely. This valuable skill influences the overall quality of an event; I.E. seamless, smooth & comfortable transitions. We are well spoken professional presenters who will guide your guests through the events of the evening. We are not stand up comedians, but we are not shy. We will create a warm, informative presentation that will serve as the ‘glue’ to your wedding. Think of us like a ‘timeline manager’ who will make sure that everyone knows where to be and when to be there.

This “ingredient” is unique to each talent and is largely what determines the investment tier our DJs are offered in.

Which DJ will we work with?

Part of the Paradox onboarding process is to talk with our management team.

If you select the Gold Standard option we're happy to select a DJ based on your personality, music preferences, and overall vision.

If you want to work with a specific DJ, that's great. Select the Signature Reserve (or Founder's Choice) option, and you will work with your preferred DJ from the moment you book with Paradox.

How often do we meet?

Our process includes an initial discovery meeting, at least one creative planning meeting, and a final details meeting to review the timeline, music, and logistics.

Your final details meeting will usually occur 2-4 weeks before your wedding.

What equipment is provided?

Everything needed for an awesome wedding. This usually includes:

- Ceremony system w/ mics

- Cocktail hour system

- Reception system w/ mics

- Dance lights

Available Enhancements:

– Uplighting

– Photo booths

– Audio Guestbook

– Concert Style Intelligent Lighting

What does the DJ's set-up look like?

Every Paradox DJ understands the importance of beauty and aesthetics at your wedding. Each DJ's set-up may vary slightly, but maintain the Paradox standard of attractive, clean and discrete.

- Example 1 - DJ Matthew's DJ Booth

- Example 2 - DJ Ethan's DJ Booth

- Example 1 - DJ Jeff's DJ Booth

- Example 3 - DJ Justin's DJ Booth

Do you travel?

We love to travel! While our core market is Oregon and Washington State, we do offer destination wedding DJ services.

TRAVEL FEES:

Free within an hour's drive of your DJ's hometown of Portland or Bend.

Thereafter (measured one-way) at $125 every 30 minutes beyond the first 60.

- Travel fees are added after booking

- Custom and/or reduced quotes can sometimes be given beyond 6 hours (one-way), and/or lodging is covered by the client

Portland DJs:

- Ezekiel

- Jeffery

- Mikey

- Brett

- Trever

Bend DJs:

- Justin

- Ethan

- Matthew

Do you carry insurance?

Yes, we carry $2 million of liability insurance. We are happy to provide a certificate of insurance listing your venue as additional insured, should they make this somewhat common request.

What form of payment do you accept?

We have preferred methods of payment as seen below, however we welcome other options without penalty.

Preferred Options: 

-Venmo

-Zelle

-Check

Other Options: 

-Credit / Debit Card

-Paypal

-Cash App

-Cash 

What's the cancellation policy?

Life happens. We do our best to treat every client the way we would want to be treated. While retainer payments are compensation for deliverables (outlined in agreement prior to commitment) and thus are non-refundable, we do have policies that offer balance transfer postponement for circumstances beyond anyone’s control. 

COVID-19 Policy:

1. COVID-19 is a known and evolving epidemic that has/could affect travel and events worldwide, with continued spread and impacts expected. Cancellation due to known, foreseeable, or expected events are not covered under force majeure clause. However, we are currently accommodating event postponement if a principle client becomes ill with COVID-19.

2. Should government mandates preventing social gatherings within 60 days of event date, that were not in place on the date of booking, all payments will transfer to the new date if client consults the company and DJ prior to selecting a new date. 

*Additional terms and/or fees may apply and will be detailed in the agreement prior to payments and/or commitment.

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