3. Are you insured?

ltiple platforms before considering that DJ. Most vendors will have a few negative reviews as nobody is perfect, it’s how they handle those reviews is key.

At Armed with Harmony we have over 400+ clients 5-star reviews and growing, 189 Facebook reviews, 101 on Wedding Wire, and 121 on Google.

3. Are you insured?

Most people don’t go into a restaurant and ask the chef to see their red seal, or their lawyer for a diploma. The crazy fact is that the wedding industry is not regulated like other industries, it’s kind of like the wild west. Anybody can become a wedding vendor without any experience or schooling. Meaning anyone with a camera can be a wedding photographer, anyone with a laptop can be a DJ.

Looking at their portfolio, body of work or website is 1 step to see if they have real world wedding experience, but with stock photos and weekend workshops it’s harder and harder to see the difference from a highlight reel on Instagram to real life. Each vendor type will have slightly different certifications for being a wedding pro. Asking if they are insured is a good way to determine who is serious and who is not.

At Armed with Harmony, as DJ’s, we have a 2-million-dollar event liability insurance policy. Should a speaker fall on someone you won’t have to cover the bill (don’t worry it’s hasn’t happened). We also have separate equipment insurance…incase an intoxicated guest spills their beer in our gear, and yes that HAS happened.

We also have:

· Saskatoon Business License (they are only $75 and so many vendors don’t have them)

· Canadian DJ Association (One of two governing bodies for DJ professionals in Canada, they each DJ should be part of one)

· Connect Music License (allows us to play music legally, we also must pay to download that music from Legal Sources)

· Fall Arrest & Aerial Work Platform (Used for our bigger events if we need to hang or rig things)

· CSA Approved Products or Canadian Standards Association (No Chinese Knock Off Products)
- If they are not CSA approved this will VOID any insurance for us and your venue. It’s just NOT worth the risks. Also it supports our local economy.

All our Saskatoon DJ licenses are proudly, transparently, and publicly displayed on our website.

4. Have you performed at our reception venue/site before?

You only get one shot to get your wedding day. Finding a DJ that has performed at your reception venue/site is an absolute added bonus. They will be able to give you clarity on the unknown nuances about your venue like where to park, how long it will take to load in and out, Wi-Fi access, the layout of the room, the outcome of the equipment set up.

Knowing that parking downtown at the Sheraton, Delta Bess, Delta Marriott will take an extra 15 min, the load into albert community center has a narrow ramp and small elevator will take longer than the easy main floor load in of the barn at winds edge. Even things like the proximity of the ceremony gardens at the Forestry Farm, Willows Red Barn and Elk Ridge Pond all matter in a jam-packed wedding day timeline.

Armed with Harmony has played all over Saskatoon and area. From hotels, legion halls, small town rinks, etc. We can accommodate any event. If it requires us to do a site visit and check out the venue before the day of the event, we will do it. We are a preferred vendor for many Saskatoon and area Venues for a good reason. It’s all in the details.

5. How involved can we be in selecting music for our event? Can we submit a “Do No Play List?”

Music is like food; everyone has different tastes. Setting some guidelines and parameters to your musical DNA will play a big part in the success of the biggest moments in your day. Choosing the right music with your DJ will accentuate those moments. This includes pre ceremony music, all the elements of the ceremony, grand entrance, cocktail music, 1st dances, bouquet and garter toss, and open dancing.

Specific songs will be selected for some of these special moments and others will require an explanation of what mood to create. In other areas the DJ’s expertise, experience and reading the crowd should be used. A must play, and do not play list, should always be included in a pre-wedding meeting, be sure to include the back stories to why those songs are so important.

At Armed with Harmony we can get involved as much as you want, in fact, the more the better. During the planning process we discuss our song request phiosophy. It can be a single song or an entire genre or vibe/mood. We also talk about the music you think your guests will enjoy. We encourage you to think about all your guests and the success of the dance floor/party.

We often hear, from the couples we meet, that they just want to, “have a good party” and, “see their guests have fun”. Let our Party Science Experts work with your desired results, whether that be mood music for a cocktail style wedding or a classic wedding with a packed dance floor. If you are looking for music help, we have over 25 free custom-made Spotify playlists.

6. Do you take requests from our guests?

A wedding DJ who has been hired for a specific purpose should always take requests unless you let them know otherwise or you have a set playlist. We usually recommend staying away from set playlists as it doesn’t leave room for an organic and evolving dance floor and music transitions are rough and noticeable. If your DJ brags that they have 100,000 songs, that might be great, but they need to play the right songs played at the right time. 100,000 deep house tracks might not be the right vibe for your wedding.

Every year we hear stories of a DJ that only played what they wanted all night or didn’t have “wedding appropriate” music. At Armed with Harmony we want you and your guests to remember that a request is a suggestion and should be something that benefits the whole party and not just one individual unless you are the Bride/Groom!

Should one of your guests request a heavy metal song at an all-country music event, we may politely tell them that it probably does not fit with the crowd, or we may simply play it later in the evening when it is more suitable.

We can take requests verbally, on our pen and paper request forms we place on all the tables, or our contact free scannable QR code.

7. What will you wear to our wedding or event?

The DJ you hire should blend in with your event. Wearing a tuxedo at a small-town barn wedding or golf shirt at a black-tie event just doesn’t work. At weddings, a shirt and tie and vest with black pants and shoes is a timeless way to blend in with the guests. Presentable, approachable and polite with long hair tied back, well groomed should be something you will see from your DJ and all vendors on their website, social media and promo pictures.

At Armed with Harmony you can select our attire right from our agreement. Casual, Semi Formal, Formal, Black Tie. We will wear collared shirt and slacks or shirt and tie with dress pants, unless told otherwise. You can see our ROCKSTAR Staff Here!

8. Do you act as the Master of Ceremonies and make all of the announcements?

This can be a challenging question. The MC is almost always a well known friend or family member, at Saskatchewan weddings. This means they can effortlessly tell stories about the bride/groom that will resonate with the guests. That is if they aren’t deathly afraid of public speaking like most people are. A more American wedding DJ tradition is for the DJ to meet with the couple and family ahead of time and transcribe those stores and then present them on the wedding as their DJ & MC. Regardless of your choice the DJ/MC shouldn’t be the center of attention they should highlight the reason for the celebration and that is the beginning of a new married life together. Any speaking should be directed to friends, family, or the couple directly.

At Armed with Harmony we are not a replacement for your event MC, but we can offer guidance and assistance should it be needed. Typical announcements we make are: Grand Entrance, 1st Dances, Bouquet/Garter Toss, Late Lunch, Last Call, Song Request Solicitation and End of Night.

Your MC should be introducing the head table, assisting with calling of tables for supper, welcoming up family for any prayers, speeches, toasts, shoe game etc. Depending on how interactive you want us to be, we can do a lot of mic work or very little. We typically check in with your Master of Ceremonies when we arrive and throughout the evening to ensure we are on the same page/timeline.

9. Who will be the DJ at our wedding?

This answer may change if you are hiring an individual or a company. If you are hiring an individual, make sure you ask if they have a back up DJ in case something was to happen to them and they can’t make your wedding. If you are hiring a company, ask them who the DJ will be on the day of the wedding. You should also be able to see a photo/bio of the DJ and ask any questions or request an in person/online meeting.

You should also ask things like number of events, namely weddings the DJ has performed at. If a DJ says they have 5 years of experience but has only performed at 5 weddings and another DJ has 2 years experience but has performed at 30 weddings, you want to know this. Which would you feel is more qualified? Another great question to ask is if they have any formal training.

At Armed with Harmony we have 20 highly qualified DJs that can play all types of music and all types of functions. The DJ for your event will be chosen based on many factors including: your music style, your references/expectations, and our availabilities. The earlier you book, the better chance of getting a specific DJ.

No matter the DJ on our team before they can work for us, they have to complete an 8 week intensive program and shadow our SR. They also must staff for minimum 6 events before they can perform solo. We take great pride in guaranteeing its not your DJ’s first time.

10. Do you offer any other services besides DJing?

This step may help you save time, money, and stress! If your photographer also offers videography you just saved yourself from, the search, another meeting, another deposit, and another email chain. Time is one thing you can’t make more of. Wedding planning is very time consuming.

Simplify your points of contact, agreements you have to sign, retainers you have to pay and people you have to coordinate with by having us, at Armed with Harmony, handle things like Ceremony Music, Photo Booth, Lighting, Projector & Screen rentals, and Special Effects. The time you save will allow you to focus on other details of your wedding and ease the stress of an already busy day.

Now go dance the night away, with the ones that you love.

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ps://armedwithharmony.ca/pages/saskatoon-decor-lighting-rentals-valentines-day-love-hearts-theme-gobos-monogram">Valentines Day & Love. Monogram lighting along with things like up lighting make for a simple, stress-free way to create the right feel of your next event.

Do you need help executing the vision of your corporate event, or fundraiser? Want to ensure your advertisers, brand, or company logo is seamlessly a part of your events décor, and tastefully visible during your event? This can also be used on a flat screen TV in a graphic design style or shot onto a dance floor or feature wall. Corporate monogram lighting ties the theme of corporate meetings and conferences together in a concise and professional way with little effort.

Perhaps you are looking for ways to execute the theme of your wedding? Are you wanting something that ties your wedding décor and colours together in a simplistically elegant way? Are you wanting decorations that require minimal set up and take down, but still make the whole reception magical and amazing for wedding photos? If so, then custom monogram lighting from Armed with Harmony is the way to go.

Try using custom monogram lighting to have your name in lights for an added wow factor for your guests and your wedding pictures. Save time and money on wedding decoration by incorporating projected floral, hearts or decorative patterns on walls, ceilings, or during dances. Add some well placed up lighting to create the right ambiance that ties in your wedding vision with little setup.

For optimum results

· In Projectors/TV’s Use motion gobos .AVI video or .PNG Transparent image.

· In Lighting Fixtures Use glass gobos for intricate designs.

· In Lighting Fixtures Use metal gobos for simple designs.

· In Lighting Fixtures Avoid paper gobos, as it will look very poor.

· Blank Canvas or Feature Walls or flat/simply designed walls.

· Add Up Lighting with Colors to match your theme.

· In place of spending money on decorations.

See some of our "Motion Monograms" In Action In The Video Below

Consider the following when actually setting up your monogram lighting

· In Lighting Fixtures...Understand what throw distance is and how placement of the fixtures will need to be strategic

· Use quality stands to hold your lights.

· Set up in way that it doesn't shine in people's eyes or in a pathway

· In Lighting Fixtures, The brighter the fixtures bulb, the better the result

· The darker the room the more pop it will have

Check out Armed with Harmony’s many lighting packages and show us, in the comments below, how you created an amazing event or wedding space with monogram or custom lighting from Armed with Harmony.

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Try asking your guests “what song will get you up and dancing” on your wedding invites wedding invites. This helps you or your Saskatoon DJ understand what your guests want and can make any adjustments from what you also want to hear. It can also be passed on to us as a DJ and we can use our experience to play the songs that are certified party anthems.

Requests

Taking guests requests has never been easier...from the old school Pen & Paper Request Forms, QR Codes. This will have a big impact on what you play and when you play certain songs. Here is a guideline to follow, as not all requests are equal.

First - If it’s a dance party, the song should be fun, upbeat, and “danceable”. Certain songs may be good to sing in your car, or around the campfire, but a good DJ’s knows which songs will clear the dancefloor.

Second - The request should benefit a large portion of the crowd. Meaning it’s not a song that is just one person’s favourite song. This doesn’t mean you can’t spice it up once in a while, but that is usually after you have pulled people out of their seat and they have trusted you to keep them dancing. If you spice it up too early or too much you risk clearing the dance floor.

Timing

Timing of certain songs needs to be done just right. It would be out of place to play “Turn Down for What” at 9pm when the dance is just getting started, just like it would be out of place to play a Slow Waltz at 12:30am. To a degree, the same thing goes when organizing the flow your music. Hearing a pop song, next to a rap song, next to a country song, next to a rock song is not only jerky in flow but confuses guests.

Many people use the “3 song set” approach, meaning you play 3 songs of one genre and then switch to the next style of music. This is in an effort to please multiple people.If you are playing a Top 40 “set” look at the crowd...are they dancing...if so keep going...just because you have played 1-2-3 or more songs doesn’t matter.

Do it yourself DJ

Not wanting a wedding DJ? Armed with Harmony offers DIY DJ Packages for all you Saskatoon Brides on a Budget. Whether it’s wireless handheld microphone, or DJ Equipment Rentals, or speakers, or lighting, or awesome Spotify playlists, armed with harmony has you covered.

Now that you are armed with the knowledge to be a great music selector you have the tools to make the perfect playlist for you and your guests…. Why? Because YOU know them better than anyone.

I hope this helped! If you are now an aspiring DJ, Armed with Harmony also offers a FREE 8x Week DJ School. Or you can just Follow us on SPOTIFY and enjoy the freebies!

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l-sparkulars">indoor cold sparklers, or dance off, make sure to inform the videographer so they can capture all the important moments. Ways to help your videos pop is to ensure the lighting in the room is on point. Up lights placed on the floor give your wedding reception added ambiance and come in a wide variety of colours.

4. DJ / Entertainment

Your DJ is often present for your entire day. Potentially from ceremony all the way to 1am. We are often the 1st to arrive and last to leave. Even if we are not part of the ceremony, we will end up controlling over 50% of your reception from 9pm-1am dance, potentially 8 hours from 5pm Cocktails onward. Be sure to give as many song suggestions as possible to ensure you are creating the right vibe for your wedding. Check out our Saskatoon DJ Wedding Spotify Playlists If you prefer to do your own music, consider utilising armed with harmony’s “Do It Yourself Wedding DJ Rental Package” We can offer many complementary items that make planning easier like Photo Booths, Lighting, Mic for Ceremony/Speeches, Projector & Screen, & Special Effects. We have touch points with almost all of your vendors. We work with your Marriage Commissioner at ceremony time, venue for load in and out, your MC at the reception, caterer to call supper and late lunch, photographer for 1st dance lighting, bartenders for last call and guests for requests. Hiring the right DJ or DJ service, can take a lot of stress out of the whole day. Just like a good photographer a good DJ will understand the flow of a wedding and anticipate those special moments to make them spectacular. Preparation is what makes a good DJ great, along with playing the right music at the right time. Saskatoon Wedding DJ’s book about 10-14 Months In Advance.

5. Limo/Transportation

Getting you and your bridal party to and from photos, to the ceremony and back to the venue, on time, while still being able to have a few drinks is huge. Your wedding is spent with friends and family and is usually only about 10-16 hours, maximize time together. You will spend over a year planning it so don’t waste any special moments. Saturdays are always the busiest day to book. All it takes is for a huge concert, sports game, or tourism event to happen and you will be left scrambling to find a way to ride in style with the people that mean the most to you. Booking 6-12 months in advance, depending on the time of year you are booking.

6. Marriage Commissioner / Ceremony Space

These people are all individuals, luckily some can do multiple ceremonies in one day, providing their available time works with the time you have for your ceremony space. Most public spaces give you a 1-hour time block and most ceremonies are about 15 minutes. This gives you 30 minutes for pre seating and 15 min to exit the space. If the ceremony is outdoors for more than 30 people i highly suggest, at minimum a sound system with mic so all your guests can hear. If you have a mic your videographer will be able to get a recording of your vows which will be a keepsake forever. It’s also ULTRA important that you arrive to the ceremony early as your venue and JP only have a specific allotted time available and you don’t want to keep your guests waiting. Trying to coordinate multiple people who are alreadynervous takes time! Booking 6 months in advance.

7. Dress

Finding the perfect dress can take some time, and I know it’s HARD not to put this as the FIRST thing you do. I know there is ONLY 1 perfect dress, but they don’t make more locations or wedding dates, which is WHY venues is #1. It takes time to find the right dress takes time as does ordering one if needed. Waiting for the launch of a new collection from a certain designer may be something you want to consider. Whether you order a dress or get off the rack, remember alterations may need to be done. If you give yourself time, things will always work out. Leaving it too late will cause rush Delivery fees, more money, and unneeded added stress of not knowing when/if it will show up with enough time to alter it Expect to place a 50% deposit to say yes to the dress. Start shopping 10-12 months prior, order time is 6-9 months.

Now that you have the essentials covered. Take time to enjoy your engagement and enjoy the process of all the finer details.
Congratulations, and all the very best.

4. Have you performed at our reception venue/site before?

different certifications for being a wedding pro. Asking if they are insured is a good way to determine who is serious and who is not.

We also have:

· Saskatoon Business License (they are only $75 and so many vendors don’t have them)

· Canadian DJ Association (One of two governing bodies for DJ professionals in Canada, they each DJ should be part of one)

· Connect Music License (allows us to play music legally, we also must pay to download that music from Legal Sources)

· Fall Arrest & Aerial Work Platform (Used for our bigger events if we need to hang or rig things)

All our Saskatoon DJ licenses are proudly, transparently, and publicly displayed on our website.

4. Have you performed at our reception venue/site before?

5. How involved can we be in selecting music for our event? Can we submit a “Do No Play List?”

6. Do you take requests from our guests?

We can take requests verbally, on our pen and paper request forms we place on all the tables, or our contact free scannable QR code.

7. What will you wear to our wedding or event?

8. Do you act as the Master of Ceremonies and make all of the announcements?

9. Who will be the DJ at our wedding?

10. Do you offer any other services besides DJing?

Simplify your points of contact, agreements you have to sign, retainers you have to pay and people you have to coordinate with by having us, at Armed with Harmony, handle things like

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endly wedding, or make the fancy ones POP even more.

You can also match your wedding theme and colour, to tie everything in with decorations. Lighting can be custom designed per event space, per room, or sold as bundles of 4 or individually. Please contact us in the comments below and share your vision with us... and how we can bring your wedding to LIFE.

Up Lighting looks amazing in any space, but it looks the best in the following situations:

- High Ceilings
- Dark Rooms or Dancefloors
- Blank Canvas Walls or Lots of Drywall
-Accent Lighting to match your theme
- In place of spending money on decorations. Often lighting can replace

Things to consider

- Choose 1 or 2 colors. LED Technology lets you choose any shade
- Use Battery Powered Fixtures to eliminate cords & set up time.
- Use Wireless Control to Change Colors and dim the intensity which also eliminates cords & set up time
- Place very close to wall and angle the base in towards the wall
- Select Par Fixtures or Bar Fixtures based the coverage you want

For other really special effects, consider monogram lighting for pre-pictures or dances. Having first dance lighting and second dance lighting will ensure the spotlight is on the two of you and will help your photographer capture those special moments with adequate lighting.

If you are looking for unique wedding décor ideas, consider Armed with Harmonies, "Dance on A Cloud". "Dance on A Cloud" is an amazing way to have an unforgettable 1st wedding dance and will look amazing in pictures and videos. Armed with Harmony uses dry ice & no chemicals to create this magical effect. No Scent or smell, and they will not affect people with asthma, the elderly or conflict with food safety standards.

We have also seen people use special effects during the ceremony. Check out Armed with Harmonies “Indoor Sparklers” to add a the punctuation to your “I Do’s”. They last between 3 to 3.5 min and can be separated into smaller 5,10,15,30 second blasts. They can be used for any special moment such as a Grand Entrance, 1st Dance, Big Reveal Moments, Award Shows etc. They can be controlled remotely with a trigger. Adequate power on site required and heat up time about 1 minute.

Whether you are planning a DIY wedding or a wedding with all the bells and whistles, remember this is your day, and you can simply and easily set the mood of your wedding and enhance your pictures and videos for as little or as much as you want to spend. A reputable, experienced DJ service like Armed with Harmony, will be able to create the perfect ambiance for your wedding day.

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3. Are you insured?

4. Have you performed at our reception venue/site before?

5. How involved can we be in selecting music for our event? Can we submit a “Do No Play List?”

6. Do you take requests from our guests?

7. What will you wear to our wedding or event?

8. Do you act as the Master of Ceremonies and make all of the announcements?

9. Who will be the DJ at our wedding?

10. Do you offer any other services besides DJing?

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7. Dress

4. Have you performed at our reception venue/site before?

4. Have you performed at our reception venue/site before?

5. How involved can we be in selecting music for our event? Can we submit a “Do No Play List?”

6. Do you take requests from our guests?

7. What will you wear to our wedding or event?

8. Do you act as the Master of Ceremonies and make all of the announcements?

9. Who will be the DJ at our wedding?

10. Do you offer any other services besides DJing?

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