Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about our DJ services in Paris
What services are included in the wedding DJ package?
Sound system: cocktail, dinner and dance floor, DJ, decoration of the room with lights at dinner and for the dance floor are included in the DJ Wedding package. Music from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m.
50 km return trip from Paris included, set-up/dismantling included.
All-inclusive formula at a very attractive price for your wedding party.
DJ packages from €1,290 incl. VAT, up to over €3,000 depending on DJ packages, options and mileage costs. DJ only for already-equipped venues from €500 incl. VAT on weekdays for private parties.
How do you pay for your DJ service?
Deposit of 30% on signing the quotation to reserve the date.
This allows you to plan and manage your budget.
Payment of the balance no later than 10 days before the event by bank transfer.
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How far in advance should I contact you about my wedding?
Book a DJ for a wedding in high season as soon as possible: from May to October inclusive, and on December 31st!
How big is your team?
Jour Précieux doesn’t work with a large number of DJs, but we do have the right ones for your event in our small, reliable and professional network. Those with a proven track record and positive feedback. Discretion and responsiveness are paramount.
What are your references for venues?
Here are a few references of prestigious venues where we have performed our DJ services:
- Moulin XII
- Le Ritz à Paris
- Chateau de Méridon
- Hotel Bvlgari (75008)
- Le petit Valot
- Pavillon Dauphine
- Palace Shangri-La Paris
- Cirque d’hiver Bouglione
- Renoma café galerie aux Champs Élysées
- Chateau de Neuville
- Abbaye du valasse
- Manoir de Sens
- Hotel George V (75008)
- River Palace
- Pavillon d’Armenonville (75016)
- Hauts de Pardaillants
- Restaurant Paillettes aux Champs Élysées
- Restaurant La Baleine (Paris)
- Château d’Amécourt
- Manoir des chevaliers
- L’Empire du 8eme, Champs Élysées
- Enclos Montplaisir
- Hanoi ca phé (78)
- Domaine du Plessis
- VIP Paris Yacht Hôtel
- Villa Mikuna (75009)
- Château de Champlatreux
- Pubs “Au Bureau” aux Champs-Elysees
- Le relais de Neuville
- Château de Dobert
- Domaine de Montireau
- Château du Plessis
- L’orangerie du Moulin (77 Branles)
- Golf de Marivaux
- Château de Montgiron
- Domaine de l’orangerie
- Restaurant « Bon » (75016)
- Les salons de la porte jaune
- Studios Publicis (Aubervillers)
- Café A (Paris)
- L’InterContinental Paris
- Château de Craon
- Le Westin’ Paris
- Restaurant Les piétons (75004)
- Domaine de Séréville
- Chateau de la Verrerie
- La Catrache
- Château de Dommerville
- Logis de Martigné
- Le Manoir d’Ango
- Château de Bois-le-Roi
- Salle Wagram
- Club l’IPN (75005)
- Le Pavillon Royal
- Domaine de Vauluisant
- Château de Réveillon
- Salons Hoche (75008)
And many other prestigious venues…
Can we give you a music list?
Of course, our interactive questionnaire provides a space for you to enter your “favorite” tracks, so as to guide your DJ for your greatest enjoyment. Sample playlists such as Spotify or Deezer are also welcome.
Can we meet our DJ before signing the quote?
Of course, it’s best to meet with your DJ before committing yourself, and we offer a wide range of facilities:
-Google Meet
-FaceTime
-Zoom
-Skype
-Teams
Possibly by physical appointment in Paris if schedules match without too many travel constraints.
What happens in the event of equipment failure?
Our DJ equipment is highly reliable. However, we have back-up equipment in our truck to replace essential elements in the event of a technical breakdown, such as the DJ control room or speakers. Our aim is to make your evening last, without interruption.
Can our guests ask for music titles?
Our job as DJs also consists in moderating your guests’ requests, since not all of them are acceptable… We will respect your choices as expressed in the evening preparation questionnaire that will be given to you.
What are your electricity requirements?
Our installations are low on power consumption, thanks in part to our battery-powered (wireless) LED spotlights.
Power consumption depends on the choice of DJ package and any options selected. In most cases, domestic installations equipped with standard electrical outlets will suffice.
Read our article:
Do you need to come and see the venue beforehand?
Apart from exceptional cases, most of the time photos or videos of your venue with a floor plan are all we need to determine your technical requirements in terms of sound, lighting and video.
Our installations can be adapted to all types of venue, and installation time always allows for a safety margin to ensure that we’re ready at the right time.
We’ll be happy to inform you if a site visit is required.
What makes Jour Précieux DJs different?
Your French DJ will be your point of contact, unlike the “Agences” of DJ booking in Paris, which are more like deejay “factories”. Jour Précieux DJs manage the music as much as the lighting ambience. This, combined with a rigorous approach, sets them apart from the rest of their peers. Indeed, sophisticated lighting controlled by a lighting engineer will make all the difference to your evening. Your Parisian disc jockey is a straightforward person who leaves nothing to chance. He’ll manage everything down to the smallest detail, while remaining spontaneous. He’ll advise and guide you, so that your event is a complete success for you and your loved ones.
What happens if you are unable to honour the service?
Si nous ne pouvons pas exécuter une prestation à la date prévue sur le devis, pour cause involontaire y compris pour cas de force majeure, un autre prestataire DJ sera proposé aux clients, aux mêmes conditions et tarifs, faute de quoi l’acompte sera intégralement restitué.
What are you wearing on the big day?
Jour Précieux DJs’ attire is adapted to our high-end clientele. For example, for a wedding, a suit is de rigueur; for a corporate event, a black shirt and pants will do. Far from star DJs, we have the typical profile of “discreet, sober DJs”..
Who are your partners?
What happens if my event date changes?
Everything is included in our general terms and conditions, articles 4. No room for chance !
Do you charge for travel?
Our DJ packages include 50 km round trip free of charge from Paris.
Beyond: €0.70 per additional km + toll
Can you add a singer or musician to your DJ performance?
Yes, vocals, saxophone, violin or percussion are the perfect accompaniment to our mix, and we have a wide network of music professionals.
Do you need a table?
We’re totally autonomous when it comes to set-up, and we have our own custom-made tables, including tablecloths, table skirts and control room covers.
Our hall is technically equipped for sound and light. Is it possible to hire you as a DJ?
Although we like and prefer to work with our own equipment, it’s not impossible to take on the “DJ alone” service. In fact, our extensive experience has sometimes led us to work in venues equipped with low-end equipment, with whistling microphones and horrible sound… Only a detailed technical specification sheet for the venue will give us the information we need to advise you in the best possible way.
What are your musical styles?
We are open-format general DJs, with playlists tailored to your needs and desires. (An interactive form will be given to you). Otherwise, let the DJ do the feeling!
We have an extensive music library of all styles of music, including : Variety, electro, disco, funk, rock, Latin, soul, 80s, lounge, bossa, jazz, cover, madison, oriental, pop, RnB, Dance 90′, but also : Hip Hop, Techno, afro, slows, Viennese waltzes, Piano bar, classical, ragga, reggae, salsa, tango, zouk, world, also dancehall, new wave, Rap, new jack, dub, country, metal, 70′, 60 ′, Rock & roll, current or old music….
Enough to liven up your evening with energy!
Quelle est votre expérience dans évènementiel ?
Guillaume, le DJ fondateur et gérant mixe depuis l’âge de 13 ans (Il en a 44)
Et 25 ans comme éclairagiste événementiel en région parisienne, ce qui lui permet de vous proposer son expertise lumineuse pour votre évenement.
Voir la présentation de Guillaume
How far can you travel to mix?
Take advantage of our DJ services in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, but we can of course travel anywhere in France & beyond! Ask us for a free quote.
How much does overtime cost?
From 90 to 150 euros an extra hour to prolong the fever with our DJs! (according to packages and seasons)
Do you provide sound systems for churches or religious ceremonies?
We can provide a sound system for your church or outdoor ceremony, including speakers, microphones and music diffusion, in an all-inclusive package. You can also take advantage of our premium Plexiglas lectern (optional). It includes LED backlighting that adapts to your colors!
What are your "plus" DJ services?
We’re not just disc jockeys
-We’re at your service
-We’ll advise and guide you before and during your event
-We’ll reassure you
-We’ll support you and help you organize your event with our advice
-We’ll manage the timing and interventions with the referents
-We’re attentive, responsive and available
-We’ll enhance your evening and embellish your venue
-We’ll set the mood for your guests and get them dancing
-We’ll manage your guests’ musical requests
Music represents only 40% of a premium DJ’s work in Paris !
How are you preparing our wedding party?
We can welcome you over a drink or by video, to listen to your wedding day planning and discuss your wishes and needs. An interactive form will be given to you, comprising several sections: the first on the bride and groom, then on the profile of your guests. There’s a section on the logistics of your evening, timetables and the technical side of the venue. Then there’s the exciting subject of music, with your favorites, and above all your blacklist of styles or artists… There’s also a table with boxes to tick according to the different styles of music: not at all, a little, medium or a lot. Examples of tracks to listen to for each style are suggested by clicking on the Spotify links (without subscription).
This questionnaire and chart allow us to immediately identify the type of performance we’re going to produce during your evening.
We then prepare a file on our computer, containing the best tracks of each style you’ve ticked off. This isn’t a playlist in any particular order, but simply a “pick-and-choose file” that allows us to be reactive during the ball. That doesn’t mean I can’t have a minimum of creativity and spontaneity, which are essential to the success of your wedding party.
It’s also important that you appoint a referent for the DJ and the other service providers: caterer, photographer, etc. He/she will be responsible for gathering all the requests and needs of the witnesses, friends and family in terms of organization, music, surprises, equipment and timing. A schedule of interventions will be drawn up with him/her, and we’ll stay in touch right up to D-day.
On your side, you’ll be accompanied by several tools:
-An advice and help sheet for the bride and groom.
-A guide for witnesses and referees.
Links to tried-and-tested musical suggestions for key moments: The bouquet toss, the ball opening, the wedding cake/dessert and the ball opening.
How long does it take to install the equipment?
Set-up/dismantling times vary according to the DJ packages and options chosen:
Essential: set-up 1 hour / take-down 30 minutes
-Party: set-up 2 hours / take-down 45 minutes
-Comfort: set-up 4 hours / take-down 1 hour 45 minutes
-Wedding: set-up 4 hours / take-down 1 hour 45 minutes
-Prestige: set-up 8 hours / take-down 3 hours. In this case, we recommend the “set-up the day before” option.
Average data for information only, non-contractual.
What do you need to block the date for us?
Only by signing the quotation you’ve received and paying the deposit can we block your DJ for the big day.
Do you animate at the microphone?
Far from “entertainers”, Jour Précieux DJ services are provided by top-of-the-range, discreet DJs. We don’t use microphones to entertain. That doesn’t mean your DJ can’t make announcements at your request, if need be. If you’re planning surprises or games prepared by your loved ones, we’ll let them take care of the mic entertainment, which is more personal and tailored to you.
What time does your DJ performance end?
Each DJ package and quotation clearly defines the end time of the music, and additional hours are possible. For example, the “wedding” package ends at 4am.
Jour Précieux provides DJ, light, video and photobooth equipment for a wide range of events, including wedding parties, anniversaries, rallies or private parties, student parties, EVJs, festivals, fashion shows, christenings, Parisian clubs, firemen’s balls, sporting events, magnet events, as well as various professional events such as conferences, trade fairs, exhibitions, vernissages, showcases, showrooms, inaugurations, awards ceremonies, product launches, team building, after work events and corporate galas.
Do you have professional insurance?
Jour Précieux’s services are covered by civil liability insurance, a certificate of which can be produced on request. We also have a legal insurance policy.
When do we have to return the evening preparation questionnaire?
The interactive evening preparation questionnaire is to be handed in to us no later than 10 days before your event, so that we can get organized and design your wild playlists!
Do you use professional-quality equipment?
Can we see videos of you mixing?
You will find some short videos mainly on our channels YouTube and Tiktok.
In fact, it is delicate to broadcast videos of private parties during our services as we respect the privacy of our customers. You can rely on the many notice 100% satisfied customers.
How much space do you need for your DJ performance?
In addition to the dance floor, our DJ and lighting control room measures between 1m60 and 2m in length, depending on the formula, with a maximum depth of 1m30.
Do you need a meal? Accommodation?
At your expense: 1 or 2 meals in the evening. If you need accommodation (if more than an hour from Paris), we will add a flat rate of €90 (all taxes included) to the quote. In this case, we take care of booking our own hotel or Rbnb.
Which artists have influenced you the most?
Michael Jackson, Madonna, Earth, Wind and Fire, jerry lee lewis, Goldman, kool and the gang, Daft Punk, Etienne de Crécy, DJ Snake, purple disco machine entres autres…
Are you bringing all your sound equipment and lights?
Our DJ packages include all sound and lighting equipment, plus photobooths and video projection…
A DJ friend is invited to my wedding. Can he mix?
If your friend’s style of music is really compatible with the mood of your wedding, he can come and do a short set on our turntables in the middle or end of the evening. To be defined in advance according to technical constraints and mix software.
On average, we provide between 50 and 60 technical and DJ services per year.
Do I have to pay SACEM for my wedding?
You don’t have to pay any Sacem fees for your wedding party. Unless you decide to charge admission to the event, wherever it’s open to the public 😉
Find out more about our blog post on the subject of SACEM.