PLANKEY EVENTS

where planning is key


credit: Silver + Salt Photography

THE PLANNING PROCESS

I understand that planning a wedding involves a lot of information, which can quickly feel overwhelming. To make things easier, I’ve created a series of worksheets and questionnaires that guide you through each part of your wedding day where my services may be involved. These forms don’t plan your wedding for you; they simply help organize your thoughts and provide me with the information I need to begin meaningful planning and discussions.

PREPARATION & TIMING

Once you complete the forms, I’ll begin preparing based on your preferences. The earlier you submit them, the more time I have to carefully plan and refine your wedding day. At the absolute latest, all forms must be returned no less than four weeks before your wedding. Music selection is flexible—you can be minimally involved or very detailed—but if you plan to submit extensive music requests, those should be shared well before the four-week deadline to allow me time to properly source and become familiar with the music.

MY ROLE & RESOURCES

Much of the value I provide happens during the planning stage, where I spend time answering questions, offering advice, and helping you make confident decisions. This ensures you can relax knowing your wedding day is in good hands. The most detailed form is the Wedding Reception Questionnaire, along with additional worksheets for ceremony music and the ceremony rehearsal, all designed to support you as you plan each part of your celebration.

YOUR CLIENT PORTAL

All song lists, planning forms, worksheets and questionnaires are made available to you in your dedicated client portal. This is set up for you once you're officially booked. Prior to that, during the interview stage, you're provided preview versions of these documents that allow you to get a full picture of what it will be like to have me work for you. Here is a summary of the forms I've designed as a DJ who specializes in weddings.

SAMPLE SONG LIST


  • I encourage you to use my sample song list to get a feel for my DJ style before booking
  • I use it as a worksheet to help identify your musical preferences
  • My job is to get your guests dancing and having a great time, and I do this every weekend, all year long
  • You’re never required to tell me exactly what to play
  • I see you and your partner as my bosses, and my goal is for you to love the music—it’s your wedding

WEDDING RECEPTION QUESTIONNAIRE


  • This is the primary tool I use to understand what your reception will be like
  • Your responses determine just how much of a presence I have at your party and how interactive I am with your guests
  • Your responses help me create a detailed Order of Events for your reception
  • You’ll have the opportunity to review, edit, and approve this plan before your wedding
  • You’ll see this questionnaire as part of the booking process
  • While earlier is better, it must be completed and returned no later than 4 weeks before your wedding


CEREMONY REHEARSAL WORKSHEET


  • When possible, I attend your ceremony rehearsal at no additional cost
  • I may be unable to attend due to excessive travel or another event on the same day
  • Whether I attend or not, if I’m providing ceremony music or microphones, you’ll receive my Ceremony Rehearsal Worksheet
  • Even if I cannot attend your rehearsal, I'll learn everything I need to know to work your ceremony thanks to this form


CEREMONY MUSIC WORKSHEET


  • Ceremony music is a deeply personal choice
  • Rather than telling you what’s “perfect,” I focus on helping you discover what feels right for you
  • My Ceremony Music Worksheet:
  • Breaks down each part of a wedding ceremony
  • Explains where and how music can be incorporated
  • The digital version in your client portal includes:
  • Embedded music players
  • Sample selections you can preview as you work through the form
  • These samples are just for ideas, they do not limit your choices in any way
  • You are welcome to choose music from anywhere and are not limited to my collection


THE END RESULT OF ALL THIS WORK?

  1. I handcraft your Order of Events and we carefully review and fine-tune it.
  2. We share it with your other vendors so we're all on the same page.
  3. All that's left for you to do is show up and enjoy a stress-free wedding!

what COUPLES are saying

"He asked thoughtful questions during the prep phase and followed through on every tiny detail during the wedding ceremony and reception. He arrived early to set everything up, and he was a wonderful master of ceremonies throughout the day."

William Huisentruit

Country Club of Pittsfield

“We must admit after choosing Chris to be our DJ and lighting specialist, the homework worksheets are a bit overwhelming, but he gives you enough time and it really does help to organize the day and create a killer playlist for the dance floor!”

Caitlin Otterbeck

Bloom Meadows

"From the moment my husband and I booked Chris we were impressed by his communication. Chris is very detail oriented and had us answer questionnaires that truly led to such an amazing experience. We highly recommend him."

Lindsey Martin

Stablegate Winery

“What truly set Chris apart was his wealth of experience. He made several thoughtful recommendations that we hadn’t even considered, adding extra touches that truly enhanced our big day. His guidance made a world of difference and allowed us to focus on enjoying our wedding rather than worrying about the details”

Alexx Soha

Berkshire Hills Country Club

READY TO PUT ME TO WORK FOR YOU?

Clear planning, expert guidance, and the freedom to enjoy your day.

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