F A Q

Frequently Asked Questions

Email Steve or call 1-310-809-6492

1. What kind of training do you take to ensure my event is the best it can be?

We have been personally trained by The Marbecca Method, Todd Mitchem, and the Fun Wedding Experts, and also a min of twice a year in Mar and Oct of every year.

2. How much do you charge? Why are your prices higher?

All pricing is listed on this site on our Pricing Page. Chacon Weddings has over 30 years of experience in weddings with over 1000 events performed. We offer a higher standard of talent and service.

3. Is this your full-time job? or is this just a hobby you do for fun?

Chacon Weddings is a full-time business. Typically Sunday Thru Thursday we are either preparing for the next event or meeting new clients. On Fridays and Saturdays, we are typically out of the office performing entertainment.

4. Is Chacon Weddings an agency or a multi-operation that can have someone else perform my event?

With Chacon Weddings, you are guaranteed to have a professional DJ and Master of Ceremonies with a backup DJ on the day of your event.
For Wedding Ceremonies, you are guaranteed to have Liz.

5. Do you have a detailed plan for my event?

Things don’t just happen. They are planned to happen that way. With Chacon Weddings we take the time to meet with our clients and plan to ensure a successful event. (Typically over 40 hours are spent planning your Event).

6. Are Music requests welcomed and encouraged? Can I give you a list of songs that I want to be played?

Chacon Weddings encourages a “Must playlist” and a “Do Not Playlist”.
Submit your playlist a minimum of 2 weeks before your event.
You also can generate your music list with Spotify or Tidal for the best accuracy.

7. Are you licensed and insured?

Chacon Weddings is a licensed business, and carries a $2,000,000 General Liability Insurance Policy.

8. Do you rent or own the equipment for my event? Is it professional equipment that is clean in appearance?

Chacon Weddings takes great pride in its equipment. It is 100% Family owned. There is nothing borrowed or rented. This gives you the assurance that we understand our system very well and that it is in tip-top condition. Chacon Weddings uses all top-of-the-line equipment. If you were to visit any major nightclub in the united states you would see the exact same setup as Chacon Weddings uses.

9. Will the DJ have backup equipment for my event? What happens if we have a blackout and lose all power?

With Chacon Weddings all up-lighting and pin spot lighting is battery powered. We also carry a complete battery-powered audio system with us…..Just in case…And yes we have performed at a reception with a full blackout.

10. Do you use a legally binding contract?

Always have it in writing. Our contract not only protects us but it protects you, the client, as well. Without anything in writing your entertainment will not even have an obligation to show up.

11. Can you marry us at our house or a special location?

We can travel and perform a ceremony at your personal property or your desired location. Travel fees do apply for locations over 20 miles from 90745. Note some public locations could require a permit.

12. What is the difference between a DJ and a VJ?

A DJ plays sound/music only out of speakers
A VJ plays sound/music out of speakers and shows the music video either from TVs and/or a Projection screen.

13. What form of payment do you take?