The Alaska Professional Entertainment Staff

Planning your event can be a lot of work, but it should also be a lot of fun.  Our goal is to provide you with helpful ideas and suggestions that will reduce your work and increase your guest's overall enjoyment.  If you have any questions regarding your contract, online planners, payments, etc., please call and speak with one of our event specialists.  In addition, Martin James is available during regular business hours to answer any questions regarding special music, interactive ideas, lighting, room design, sound requirements, order of events, specialty themes and anything in between.  We can also offer referrals for event facilities, caterer's, photographer, videographer, musicians, or any other service professionals to fit your needs.

Planning Your Event

We believe that the pre planning session with your Alaska Professional Entertainment DJ/MC is the foundation of a successful event.  It is important to note that this planning session will be done in person approximately 1 to 2 weeks prior to your event, and everyone involved should attend.  A short meeting by phone or in person may also take place the week of your event to cover all the last minute details.  

The Sequence of Events

In addition to the set-up and lay out, the sequence of events is also a very important part of the overall success of your event. As entertainment professionals, we are experts at helping you plan the best sequence for all the events and activities.  While you may get great ideas from others,  your Master of Ceremonies is uniquely qualified to create the perfect sequence for you, one that flows smoothly from one activity to the next, while maximizing your guests enjoyment and participation.  If you are planning a tentative agenda with any other vendor (planners, caterer, photographer, etc) please let us know first so we can make sure it is presented in a proper manner.  Our staff will be happy to share with you our professional expertise that will help you customize the very best party.

Food & Drink

If you would like to provide us with a meal, please discuss it first with your DJ/MC.  Vendor meals are often available for us without the additional cost being incurred by you.  We can make this arrangement with the banquet staff upon our arrival.  Our staff never consumes alcoholic beverages during your event and we respect that we are paid professionals... Not your guest!  However, providing ice water and or soft drinks is greatly appreciated.

Gratuities

Unlike many other service professionals, we do not contractually add service charges or gratuities.  After considering the advanced pre-planning with your DJ/MC, the level of service and quality of presentation, along with your overall enjoyment, we believe you should decide for yourself what level of gratuity you would like to give.  As a reference, a tip of 10% - 15% is most common.  For accounting purposes, we ask that you pay any gratuity directly to the DJ/MC.

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