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​In need of an amazing DJ and MC for your event? Look no further than DJ Jack Farmer!


So we can't lie, we've had an enormous crush on DJ Jack for a few years now, and we are not very good at hiding it! Not only is he easy on the eyes, he is fan-freaking-tabulous at what he does.


The gals of Grace & Gold love DJ Jack because he truly wants to collaborate with the planner, the client and our whole team on the big day. He goes above and beyond when it comes to client relations--he'll meet you for coffee/lunch/drinks to get to know you, your tastes and everything you want in your wedding entertainment. If he's at a new venue, he'll make a trip out there in advance to make sure he know where everything is, what he needs to bring, and every little detail so there are NO surprises on your big day. And when it comes to your event, he's the consummate professional while having the ability to get your dance floor packed. 


From a planning perspective, DJ Jack is super helpful at keeping reception's events moving along, but never in a way that feels forced or rushed. This past fall, we were actually faced with a situation where we had only 60 minutes of time to get through some of the big moments of the night (dances, toasts, slideshow, etc). We didn't want to have to add photography coverage time, so we came together as a group and knocked everything out of the park. Our brides were happy with how it all came together, everything they wanted photographed was actually done, and we still had plenty of time to pack the dance floor. I know this couldn't have happened without my vendor dream team of DJ Jack, as well as my photography BFF's Randy & Ashley, and Sarah as my day-of assistant. DJ Jack was the natural leader at the microphone, moving the audience and attention as necessary, while keep everything exciting.


Here is a quick interview we did with Jack to help you get to know him better:


- Favorite part of the wedding: The grand entrance is by far my favorite part of the evening! It's fun, it's high energy, and it really sets the tone for the night. I especially love it when I'm able to connect with some guests and see their faces light up as they realize that it's going to be an amazing evening. Especially when we're able to take all that energy that comes with everyone cheering and clapping and transition it into a fun open dance party for a song or two. It breaks the ice, gets everyone's blood moving, and set's the tone for for will be an amazing night that no one will ever forget. 


- Least favorite part of the wedding: Unloading all of the gear at the end of the night and counting all my cables to make sure I didn't lose anything! Often times when the music stops, it's assumed the DJ is done for the night, but really, even after everything is broken down, it's all driven back to a warehouse where every cable and adaptor and piece of gear needs to be accounted for (and sometimes cleaned if used at an outside venue) and some of it needs to be plugged in and charged for the next event. While it's certainly not the hardest thing in the world to do, it's alway just a little extra tedious after being at an amazing party all night.


- Favorite/least favorite song to play: The song title changes, but I think every DJ's favorite song to play is the one after everyone chants 'one more song, one more song!' It's the best feeling in the world to know that even after a long night of music and dancing, the people still want one more. It's the ultimate compliment and always one of the best and most fun moments of the night.


- How can couples help you do your job better? The biggest and simplest thing I can recommend is just to make sure that the DJ is as physically close to the dance floor as possible. Sometimes ballroom layouts can make this tricky, but the difference you will see in the dancing will be huge. There are many times as a DJ I'm asked to set up in the back of the room while the dance floor is on the other side and there is never going to be the same amount of connection between the DJ and the dancers that way, as there would be if the DJ was butted up right next to the dance floor. I would always compare it to other vendors in that you would never ask your officiant to be in the back of the room during the ceremony, or you would never tell your photographers to take all of your pictures from the back of the room, or you would never suggest that all the centerpieces go against the wall in the back of the room. Keep your DJ up close to the dance floor and you're going to have a great time dancing the night away!


- What do you love about your job? I love the connection I get to make with so many amazing people. The vendors are always fun and interesting people, the guests are always a fascinating bunch and I get to see them at their liveliest, and of course, the couples I get to meet are always the best. Getting a hug at the end of the night and a big 'thank you for making this the best party we'll ever be at' really does make this the best job in the world. 


DJ Jack just recently opened his own company, and he's already killing it! Check out his website, his awesome reviews, and make sure you have him at your wedding! 


Thanks for the interview Jack and thanks for supporting us over here at Grace & Gold!


xo Emma