Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)  

1. Booking & Online Event Planning

• How do we plan our timeline and music preferences?
  Once you book with us, you get full access to our online planning portal right through our website to build your timeline, pick tracks, and manage your preferences anytime leading up to your big day.

• Do we get to meet with you before the wedding?
  Yes! We set up a formal planning meeting about a month before the wedding to review all details. Before that meeting, we check in with you periodically to ensure your planning is on track and everything is running smoothly.

• How do we check date availability?
  You can instantly check your date using the availability tool in our website footer or on our Contact page.

2. Ceremony, Cocktails & Music Flow

• Can you provide sound for our outdoor or separate ceremony site?
  Yes! We utilize a high-end, battery-powered sound system specifically for outdoor ceremonies. This means zero extension cords, zero tripping hazards in your photos, and crystal-clear wireless audio for your vows and officiant.

• Can we choose our own ceremony music?
  Absolutely, you have complete freedom to select all of your ceremony music, and we are happy to offer suggestions if you need help choosing tracks.

• How do you handle transitions throughout the day?
  We handle the soundtrack seamlessly—managing arrival music, aisle walk timing, cocktail hour tunes, dinner audio, and late-night dancing without any lag time or awkward silence.

• Does cocktail music require a separate system?
  Not necessarily. Depending on the layout, we can route sound directly to the patio or secondary space. A secondary system is only needed if your cocktail area is fully separated from the main room.

• Do you include wireless microphones for speeches and announcements?

Yes! Both wireless handheld (as well as wired backups) are included in every single package at no extra charge. Whether it's for vows, toasts, or announcements, we ensure crystal-clear audio with zero upcharges.

3. MC Services & Upcharges (The 2 Buddies Difference)

• Do you charge extra for MC services?
  No! We do not upcharge for MCing. We can host, make grand entries, and manage the timeline, or work behind the scenes to support your designated MC.

• Do you upcharge for lighting or uplighting?
  No, lighting and uplighting are included in our core packages. Note: We do not place uplights on open grass or turf to protect our gear, but we still provide full effect lighting for those setups.

• When do extra charges apply?
  We keep pricing completely transparent. Standard equipment and service's that we feel are necessary for an event are included in our packages. Extra fees only apply if you select an additional add on service, your event requires a physical 2nd or 3rd audio system, or if your ceremony takes place at a completely different address than your reception venue.

4. Digital Photo Booth FAQ

• How does the Digital Photo Booth work?
  Our booth is an interactive digital station where guests can capture photos, GIFs and boomerangs, sent directly to their phones via text message or email. There is no printing—by eliminating paper and ink costs, we pass those savings directly to you, offering a modern, high-end booth experience at an affordable rate.

• How much space does the Photo Booth need for setup?
  We set up inside your main room or bar area, safely away from main walkways. Spatial requirements depend on your selected setup:

  • Compact Setup (Against a Wall): Takes up approximately 6 feet of space.

  • Full Setup (With Backdrop): Requires up to a 10 ft x 10 ft footprint.

• Do we get copies of all the photos taken?
  Yes! After your wedding or event, you receive full access to an online digital gallery containing every photo, GIF, and boomerang captured by your guests.

• Does the booth require an attendant?
  Our booth is designed to be completely user-friendly and self-serve.

  • Booked with a DJ Package: Our team is on-site throughout your reception to ensure smooth operation.

  • Standalone Rental: The booth operates as a seamless, fully self-serve unit without an attendant present.

• Does the Photo Booth require Wi-Fi?
  Yes, the booth requires access to venue Wi-Fi to send instant text messages and emails to your guests. If venue Wi-Fi is unavailable and our cellular data connection is required, additional charges may apply.

5. Licensing & Professional Standards

• Are you licensed and insured?
  Yes! 2 Buddies DJ Services carries full commercial general liability insurance, ensuring complete protection for you and your venue. We are also fully licensed by CONNECT Music Licensing and a proud member of the Canadian Professional Disc Jockey Association (CPDJA).