Great Events Arizona

602-628-0040

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Categories: phoenix dj, phoenix videography, phoenix photography, phoenix wedding planning Address: 2660 E. Mohawk Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(map) Phone: 602-628-0040

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11/11/2011

Dave and Shelley are fantastic. an amazing rate for an amazing service. Dave kept the party going and Shelley never let the music stop and also played a great combination of music that got all our guests onto the dance floor. They are great people and know how to throw a good party.

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02/26/2011

One thing to say. Just breath

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Vendor recommendation from God's Garden Treasures

Very committed to excellence - an amazing company and a delight to work with.

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I recommend the services of Great Events Arizona to make your Wedding Day a one-of-a-kind event that will be remembered and cherished by you and all your guests for years to come. ~~ Angela Neik www.calligraphybyangela.com 214 957 2155
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About Great Events Arizona

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ENGAGEMENT - We can bring the WOW-factor to your Wedding Day! At the end of your wedding day, you want to look back and say "Wow, that was a Great Wedding" and we at Great Events Arizona have the years of experience and skills to do that for you. We listen to you and then bring life to your vision!

Great Events Arizona is a full service event company providing an extensive breadth of services for our clients. Dave and Shelley Fraedrich each have over 20+ years of experience in event services from Weddings and Event Planning to DJ Entertainment, HD Videography and beyond. Because we are married, we know and understand how important it will be for you both to have a memorable wedding day. We have taken our combined skills to bring you the best services, all from one company! We believe in building life long relationships with our clients, so that long after your wedding day is over, you will still count on us to provide you the best in event services. Whether it is your surprise birthday party, 25th wedding anniversary party, baby shower or corporate holiday party. We want to be your friend in the event business.

Our DJ's inspire you to dance the night away while our Videographers are capturing those once in a lifetime moments for you to cherish! Our professional staff works with you as a couple to create your dream wedding. Our team of wedding professionals can provide:

• Wedding DJ Entertainment services

• Wedding HD Videography services

• Wedding Photography services

• Wedding Planning services

• Wedding Invitations, Linens and more!

Our professional and experienced staff provides multiple services so our clients can get everything with just one call to us! We are Accredited Better Business Bureau members with an A+ Rating!

We believe in the one-stop shopping approach as it not only allows for us to provide clients with great services they need and desire, but also benefits in the overall wedding coordination process and gives you the piece of mind you will want for your wedding day. While we can provide all your services, we enjoy sharing your special day all of your other service providers and will work right along side them to deliver for you the best wedding day experience. We enjoy being in assistance to our clients in whatever capacity they need us in to make their wedding day the best it can be for them.

We offer a variety of packages containing the most saught after wedding services and can customize a package just for you to meet your tailored needs. It is our desire to help you be the guest of honor at your wedding and for you to relax knowing everything has been taken care of so you can enjoy the day knowing our experienced staff will be meeting all your expectations and more!

FAQ for Great Events Arizona

What music genres are in your collection?

50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Acoustic, Big Band, Classic Rock, Classical, Country, Dance, Folk, Funk, Gospel, Hip Hop, Jazz, Motown, Oldies, Orchestra, Pop, Punk Rock, R&B, Rock, Soul, Strings, Swing, World

Do you have liability insurance?

Yes

Describe your DJ style:

We actively meet with our clients in advance so we know them and their style. We also give clients paperwork to help them define what they want to hear for their music and special dances. We work one on one to create the perfect mood

Is there a limit to the amount of music that can be requested?

No, we take requests from guests through the entire event.

What is your usual attire?

Our staff wear dress clothes and shoes, the DJ and MC typically wear tux vests and slacks, AV assistants and dancers wear business dress clothes so they can do their job of AV work and dancing with guests.

If you do not have one of the songs pre-requested by the client, do you require that they provide it?

We get the song so that the client doesn't have to worry about it.

How many other DJs do you work with?

Our company has five DJ's and we welcome working with other DJ's anytime.

What is the minimum amount of time you will DJ for?

We have gone on into the night without stopping in the past as our client requested but typically it is 6-7 hours or even 8 for a long reception.

Is the client able to meet the DJ before booking?

Yes, we have meetings all along with the client meeting directly with their DJ.

Do you specialize in any ethnic or international events?

We would be open to doing any type of ethnic or international event, and have done a Rwandan and Nigerian wedding in the past year and that was fun.

Can the client submit a do-not-play list?

Definitely and we request that they do.

Do you bring your own equipment?

We bring our own equipment and a second set of equipment as backup.

What (if any) special equipment, such as disco balls or lighting, is offered with your service?

We have several lighting options to create a nightclub feel and use a disco ball for some slow dances. We have everything from disco balls, LED Light Panals, Uplighting with LED lights, several sound activated light options, strobe lighting, fog, on a lighting truss and club visuals video is optional.

How much time do you usually need to set up? Do you require that the site or client provide a table for you to set up on?

We use two 6 foot tables in an L shape and it is easier if the location provides the tables and skirting so that they all match and yet we bring these tables with us each time anyway so that we have it if we need it.

Do you have any extra space requirements?

We need about an 8 x 6 space normally and if we are doing rear projection video we might need something larger.

Do you have a sign or banner that you use at events?

Yes but we don't have to use it if the client would prefer it that way.

Do you usually emcee the event or talk between songs?

We have a separate DJ and Emcee. The emcee interacts with you and the guests and works with your other service providers to make sure the timeline is followed and everyone is having fun.

How would you motivate the crowd if no one is dancing?

We bring a dancer or a dance team to the event and so there is always someone on the dance floor. Our dancers mingle with your guests and invite the wallflowers and singles out to the dance floor.

What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?

The MC and DJ take a dinner break during the dinner served at the event and the assistant and dancers take a 15 break only when permitted. There is always coordination so the entertainment doesn't stop.

Will you arrange for recorded music to play during your breaks?

Yes we create a dinner music mix that usually lasts an hour so that dinner can be taken rotationally by our staff and the music is typically a jazz without words so that guests can talk easily.

What is your backup plan in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?

We have several DJ's in the company that can cover the event if needed.

Do you book yourself for more than one event in a day?

We occasionally do but it is not typical. We have several DJ options so it is not a problem. We also do a variety of services so our staff is all cross-trained.

What is your overtime rate?

$100 per hour and it is billed in 30 minute increments. We have rarely used the overtime since we are at the reception for 6 hours anyway. There is usually nobody left to want to dance by then.

Do you charge for travel expenses? If yes, how much do you charge?

$25 for the Phoenix Metro areas such as Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Glendale. Outside those areas it is $50 and beyond that it is $100 per vehicle per day for areas like Sedona, Flagstaff, Yuma, Tucson and out of state.

What is the required deposit to secure your services?

We require 50% down payment to reserve the date and equipment and personnel resources. The final payment is due 48 hours before the event.

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary, Traditional / Posed

What do your packages include?

Albums, High Resolution Images, Video Montage

Do you have liability insurance?

Yes

Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?

Yes. We love to shoot low light romantic images in unique settings during the reception. For your ceremony we can adapt to any lighting situation that comes up.

Is your media preference film or digital?

We prefer to shoot digital.

Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?

We don't book more than one photography event in a day.

What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?

In addition to our professional cameras we typically have a couple of backdrops and various types of lighting.

Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?

We always have 2 professional photographers at each wedding, not a photographer and an assistant. Both photographers capture the wedding so if there is a malfunction with equipment you still have the full wedding covered by the other photographer.

Do you charge hourly or full day?

We charge for an 8 hour day the day of the wedding.

Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?

Additional hours are $50 per hour per photographer.

In what format are the initial proofs offered?

We provide a disk with high resolution pictures as well as the proof sheets on the disk.

Do you retain the copyright for the photos?

We have a shared copyright to the photos between the client and our company.

Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?

We provide a disk with high resolution pictures as well as the proof sheets on the disk.

What kind of albums do you offer?

We offer Heritage Maker albums in a variety of sizes. We also offer canvas prints in addition to standard photos.

What types of weddings do you accommodate?

Civil, Destination, Eco-Friendly / Green, Military

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordinator, Full Planning, Partial Planning

What primary style do you identify with?

Traditional

What do your packages include?

Ceremony, Edited Video, High Definition Video, Montage - Childhood / Dating, Montage - Music Dubbed Over, Montage - Wedding Highlights, Multiple Cameras, Multiple Videographers, Reception

What formats can the final video be in?

Blu-Ray, DVD

Do you have liability insurance?

Yes

Describe any special editing services you offer:

HD Video and Fusion Video

Do you have lighting equipment to accommodate a more dimly-lit event?

Yes!

How many videographers do you work with?

2-3

Does the client get to meet the videographers before the event?

Yes

Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?

Yes

Do you book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?

Do you have a replacement videographer in case you become unavailable on the event day?

Yes

What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?

Professional Grade HD Video Equipment, Professional Wireless Microphones and related sound equipment in addition to back-up equipment and lighting equipment for an emergency.

Do you bring backup equipment to the event in case of malfunction?

Yes

What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?

Yes because we are typically there for an 8 hour day and we don't leave your event to go eat or take a break. We plan to eat when you eat so it looks better overall at the event and doesn't take our attention away later when your cutting your cake or tossing the bouquet.

Do you charge overtime?

Do you give access to your raw footage?

Do you reserve the right to use the video in the future for deals, contents, etc.?

Yes, to market our services and show what a great wedding video we did for you!

How long does it take for the client to get the final video?

8-14 weeks, we are providing three videos, one for the wedding, one video guestbook, and one fusion video.

Do you require a minimum number of hours to book?

We have specific packages and if you want a custom package we can discuss that. There is no minimum number of hours.

Additional Advice

Tip 1 Start with what is most important to you at the end of the day - Your Wedding Day...When all your guests have gone home or you and the groom are exiting your reception it will be a blurry whirlwind. Ask yourself what are the top 3 things you wanted most from the day...For example, The food needed to be great or the music needed to be fun so that everyone danced the night away. In thinking like this you will help define where you should spend your budget, and if you find that you have several things important...Consider having a smaller and more intimate wedding where those closest to you will be lavished with all that matters to you most without you having to compromise.

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