"Bail Out"

As many of your know I am a wedding DJ. www.TulsaWeddingDJ.Com just got a call today from a bride who's "DJ" bailed on them, guests were arriving at the venue for the ceremony and "NO DJ!" I got the call from the brides mother FRANTIC...loaded up, got the tux ready and headed out..was setup before the cake was cut...basic setup...no lighting as I didn't have time..but Emcee'd the cake cutting, toasts were done...first dance perfect......

As some of you wedding vendors know...have your event in writing not just for your protection..but also advise each of your clients no matter who they are working with or thinking about working with to get it in writing..I do to anyone who steps into my office.
....the bride had no contract just paid her retainer to the guy who turned out was charging her a whopping 200 dollars to do this...she paid him 100 when she booked him and had a 100.00 bill ready..I gave her a break on my full price rate..charged her a day rate for a Sunday as I felt really bad (yes I have a big heart) she paid me my full price at the end..plus the 100.00 tip said that it was better than she ever imagined and her daughter and new husband had the best day of their lives....

Have a great weekend everyone!