Frequently Asked Questions
Do the sax and drums play every song?
No — they play when it fits, which is what makes it feel live instead of loud. On a song like September, the sax plays the actual horn line. On a hip-hop track, he'll drop a funky riff over it. On country or rock, he steps out and lets the DJ ride. Honestly, most guests are dancing and never stop to count which songs had horns on them. They just know the room feels alive.
What's the difference between uplights and dance lights?
They're two different things, and every package includes dance lights. Those are the moving lights on a bar above the DJ, pointed down at the floor — that's what makes it look like a party. Uplights are separate. They sit on the floor around the room and wash the walls in whatever color you want: gold, amber, white, blue, pink. During dinner it looks elegant. Once the lights go down for dancing, they're also what keeps your photos from turning into faces floating in a black void — your photographer's flash needs something behind you. Most of our couples add them.
What exactly is the photo booth?
Think selfie station, not a photographer. It's a big ring light on a stand that takes up about two feet — no backdrop, no bin of props for people to trip over. Guests walk up, it takes three shots, and turns them into a digital photo strip with your names on it. They text it to themselves right there. The week after the wedding we send you the full gallery of every strip, which is when you find out what your friends were doing at 10pm.
Can I swap things out of a package?
Yes. Packages are a starting point, not a box. If the photo booth isn't your thing, we take it off. If you'd rather put a cellist or violinist at the ceremony, we add that instead. One thing worth knowing: live musicians book up about five months out, so plenty of couples lock in their date and package now and add a ceremony musician later in the year once they've decided.
Do you play our genres, or do you have a "vibe"?
Our vibe is your crowd. A wedding isn't a club where everyone's the same age — you've got grandparents, college roommates, coworkers, cousins, and nobody there likes just one kind of music. That's why we built Rotate the Dance Floor: we play in short sets so it moves between eras and genres without whiplash. You can't go T-Pain into Garth Brooks into Whitney and expect the floor to survive it. There are three steps: you put your must-plays and do-not-plays in the client portal, your DJ reads the room and adjusts live, and you can walk up any time during the night and ask for something.
Do you set up ceremony and reception separately?
Yes — we cover up to three locations, all set up before anything begins. Ceremony sound and mics in one spot, a speaker at cocktail hour if it's in a different area, and the main rig in the reception room. For a 4pm ceremony we're on site by 1:30 and playing prelude music at 3:30. You'll never see us moving gear during your event.
Is there an hourly limit?
No. We only take one wedding a day, so we're not watching the clock or charging you by the hour — you get us for your event. If you want to keep the party going past your planned end time, just talk to your DJ that night and we'll work it out.
Two of these are begging for the video you already have — the uplight answer needs the same room shown both ways, and the sax answer needs ten seconds of the horn line landing on a full floor.
Do you have any examples of uplights?
Yes - Uplights
How will I know who my DJ is, and when?
Through our Perfect Match process. Here's how it works.
After you book, you and your fiancé get access to your client portal. You'll drop in a few must-play and do-not-play songs and answer a short questionnaire — the important part being how interactive you want your DJ to be. Some couples want a DJ who's on the mic, hyping the room, out on the floor. Others want the music to carry the night with almost nothing said. Both are right; they're just different people.
We use that to match you with the DJ on our team who fits your day, and about five months before your wedding, that DJ calls you. Not an email introduction — an actual conversation, so you know who's running your reception and they know what you're going for. From that point on, you're planning your night with the person who'll be standing behind the booth.
And if you get off that call and it just doesn't click, tell us and we'll match you with someone else. You should love your DJ. For what it's worth, we haven't had to do it since 2016.
Live Mix DJ's
Question: My fiance and I have talked and have a few questions about the "live mixing." What does that entail?
Answer: "Live mixing" means that it is not a pre-determined playlist. But it does not mean that every song is a “mash-up”. We will be reading the crowd from one song to the next and transition between original songs keeping the flow of the party continuous.
Question: Does that involve putting a dance beat on the back of say, an Killers song?
Answer: We rarely play mashups or remixes. If we do, it will only be one and usually later in the event. But it’s all about reading the crowd. If the crowd is digging mashups, we will play them all night. But I've never seen a crowd love more than one or two “mashups”.
Can you play a backing track during the ceremony for me?
Yes. “Ceremony Services” includes a sound system and microphone for officiant at the ceremony. This is included as an add on.
What are you rates for 2 hours?
We don’t charge by the hour, it’s by the package. So whether it’s 2 hours or 7 hours, it’s the same price. Contact us for more details.
What are the ala carte prices for both video booth and photo booth?
$875 for either a la carte.
would an offseason discount apply to our date?
We do have some off season/week day discounts depending on your date.. just give us a call and let's talk about it.
Do you have a link to all packages?
Who Will Be My DJ?
Yes, we have six DJs on our team. The client does not find out who their DJ is until 3 to 5 months before the wedding. I understand this could be a concern for you. And that’s why we have put our “DJ Swap Policy” in place. If you do not LOVE your assigned DJ, we will reassign New DJ. No questions asked.
We also offer at no additional cost to you “Back Up DJ Insurance”. No matter what, there will be a DJ at your wedding.
DJ Meeting
DJ venue walk through
We find that it is very rarely necessary for the DJ to walk through the venue. As long as there is a power outlet within 20 feet and a 6-foot table, we will rock the house!
Go over the songs that we've currently picked out and run through any open questions.
Your assigned DJ will have a “final phone call” to go over songs and timeline 2 weeks before your wedding.
Does the DJ need to come to the rehearsal to time the ceremony songs.
No. Timing varies during every ceremony, and all of our DJs are equipped to adjust the song length to match the flow of the wedding.
When will my DJ be selected? Do you have a sample mix I can hear?
Your DJ is selected within 3-5 months before your wedding, that way you have plenty of time to get to know them. You will have an initial conversation with your DJ to see if you vibe well. As a reminder, you always have the right to ask for a new DJ be “re-assigned” to your event.
What sound equipment will the DJ use? Will he bring backup equipment?
Each DJ has a large professional sound system that includes 12-15” loudspeakers with 1000 watts each. We have multiple failsafe backup plans in case speakers or laptop stop working. IF something tragic were to happen, your guests would never know.
Has the DJ played the Wimbish House before?
We entertain guests at 300 weddings per year. There’s a very high chance that we’ve played at your venue. Most venues are very similar… as long as there is a table and power, we will be able to rock the house!
Photo Booth
Could you please let me know if the photo booth is an open air photo booth or an old school one?
Open Air
Will you need 1 table for the props ?
No. We are currently not bringing props to share. Not a problem iff you’d like to set out your own.
How much space do we need reserved for the photo booth?
Space requirements for photo booth: 6 feet along the wall x 4 feet away from the wall). Or to save space, you can slide the photo booth screen against the wall facing the crowd, taking up only four feet of space.
Are all of your photo booths of the "Open Air" concept?
Yes
Do you offer ones that you go into, sit down in private and pull the curtain?
No
What are the a la carte prices for photo booth?
$875 for either a la carte.
Arrival Time
What will be the DJ arrival time?
1.5 hours before the music starts
What will be the photo booth arrival time?
1.5 hours before the music starts
Lights / Lighting / Dance Lights / Up Lights
What kind of lights would you provide?
Each package comes with moving dance lights. A combination of moving LED lights and wash/flood lights that make an exciting dance atmosphere.
Do you have Uplights?
We do have Uplights offered as an add on.
How many up lights should I get?
Anywhere from 2-16. If you'd like to only accent one wall, then two lights would work great. We’ve found that 8 uplights will light up most rooms great!
Give me an idea of how much of the cost goes to lighting?
We have several fun dance lights at each event that create patterns and effects on the dance floor. The price of an individual light can cost $700 to $1200 per light. We include these lights in all packages at no additional charge to you.
Booking Process
What is the deposit to secure my date?
The deposit is half the total amount of your package. The remaining balance due the week of your event.
Can you send me a link or instructions on how to complete the final payment?
All payments can be made at the Nice Payment Gateway. All Clients, please search your inbox for “Invoice - Gig”.
Do y'all have an office we can meet you and what are your hours?
We can hold client meetings in cool coffee shops that are convenient to you. But in reality most meetings are successful with a phone meeting or FaceTime.
What would be the next steps in working with NICE entertainment?
When would I be able to schedule a showcase?
We do have showcases from time to time so you can see us perform, but if you are waiting to book only after you see us in a showcase your date may not be available. Your best bet is to speak with a client consultant and watch videos and hear past bride reviews.
Client Login and Event Prep Questions
I did try to log in once and couldn't figure out where/how to add songs! Maybe that's something you can help me with.
Please watch the video on the bottom of the client login page.
Now, I'm trying to sort out what songs I want for the ceremony! What do you need from me?
Total of 9 songs.
We need at least 6 prelude songs
Grandparents/Parents/Wedding Party entrance song
Bride Entrance Song
Bride/Groom Exit Song