How Much Should Your Wedding DJ Cost

Particularly, I truly appreciate the fact that Stacie has taken the time to really do her research with this article.  She talked to brides and grooms, other wedding vendors and even a few DJs too; so be sure to take a few minutes and read this article thoroughly.

It should also be noted that Stacie’s article is in fact one of the many topics the book ‘Wed Without Regrets‘ tackles in great detail.  Way to go Stacie!

Local entertainer Charles E. Snyder III, a certified Master of Ceremonies, was recently added to the list of presenters with the Lancaster County Speakers Bureau. The ‘Speakers Bureau’ is a non-profit organization that provides public speakers on a wide variety of topics to schools, businesses, churches and even chambers of commerce in the Harrisburg, Lancaster and York, PA region. Charles is currently the only entertainer to complete this notable achievement in the entire greater Harrisburg, PA region.

On July 12, 2010 Charles was screened and auditioned in front of members of the executive board of the Lancaster County Speakers Bureau. His first approved presentation, an inspirational talk about controlling fear and achieving success, was warmly accepted by the panel with very positive reviews. He was immediately welcomed into the organization following his presentation and review. He is currently the newest one of only 25 approved speakers within the organization.

Interestingly enough, the Lancaster County Speakers Bureau was founded in 1959 by a group associated with Toastmasters International. Charles has been a member of Toastmasters International since 2006 where he has won a number of awards and contests focused on honing public speaking skills. However prior to the interview and audition, Charles stated that he had no idea that the two organizations were at all related.

“Each year I am in front of thousands of people, speaking. Sometimes I am speaking to other entrepreneurs and other times I am speaking in front of private audiences at wedding ceremonies and receptions. Toastmasters International has allowed me to practice and improve my craft above and far beyond that of any other local DJ. So when I applied to the Lancaster County Speakers Bureau, I had no idea of their historic connection with Toastmasters; but what a pleasant surprise! The best part is that I attribute this success to all of the additional training that I have been picking up to improve my skills as a Wedding Master of Ceremonies.” – Charles E. Snyder III

Charles is the owner of Extraordinary Weddings; a wedding entertainment company located in Lancaster County Pennsylvania, and he is the author of the forthcoming book ‘Wed Without Regrets – Common Sense for an Extraordinary Wedding!’ Since 2006 he has been an active member of the American Disc Jockey Association as well as Toastmasters International. Charles also has three other books which have already been published and he is often featured as a presenter at conventions throughout the U.S. each year since 2005.

Why? 

I feel that one of my newest couples that I am working with summed it up nicely, “I can tell that you are serious about your business because of how well prepared you are and that you actually care about our wedding; you don’t know how much of a relief that is for us!“

I care.  That is why I belong to the American Disc Jockey Association and I am working with others to develop a local chapter.  That is why I joined Toast Masters International, so that I can practice my public speaking skills.  That is why I became a certified Master of Ceremonies and a certified CPSDJ.  That is why I regularly attend conferences and trade shows to learn new skills.  That is why I developed DeeJayMasterMind.com and actively participate in it too.  That is why I work closely with my clients to plan their wedding, meeting with them more than once before their special day.

What has your DJ done to show you that they care?

Charles E. Snyder III,
Certified Master of Ceremonies
Extraordinary Weddings
717.718.5218

Granted, for the past few years I have been a member of Toastmasters International and taken other public speaking courses, but the MC Workshop in Las Vegas conducted by Mark & Rebecca Ferrell has proven to be the single most important learning and growth experience I have ever had with my entertainment business.  The workshop had long hours and it was grueling work that pushed the envelope of my abilities.  Despite that, I find myself wanting more!

The great thing about this workshop was actually getting up and practicing my craft in front of my peers as well as under the critical eyes of Mark & Rebecca.  I was able to try new things and experiment in a safe environment as opposed to learning by trial and error at someone’s wedding reception.  The constructive criticism was awesome and I was able to improve by leaps and bounds with each take.  And becoming the only certified Master of Ceremonies in South-Central Pennsylvania is one of my most treasured memories.

Anyone can call themselves a “professional” DJ these days, as there are no requirements other than someone proclaiming it for themselves.  On the other hand, I am quite proud and honored to have attained such as prestigious accomplishment that so few can claim.  As my instructors are fond of saying; it’s not what you do, it’s how you do it!  Thank you Mark & Rebecca for helping me become something so much more than just another DJ.

Charles E. Snyder III,
Certified Master of Ceremonies
Extraordinary Weddings
717.718.5218