Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions:

Which parts of Hawaii do you accommodate? Oahu, Maui, and Kona.
How much do you charge? Pricing depends on date, day of the week, location, services and timeframe requested.
What style of DJ is Hunter? Hunter's DJ style is flexible and versatile for whatever vibe you are going for. He always professionally mixes on an industry standard pioneer DJ setup, reading the crowd to make sure all of your guests are loving the music! Whenever Hunter is the DJ and/or MC at an event, he always makes sure that everyone feels welcome, comfortable and excited to be at your wedding day.
Why should we choose Aloha Event DJ? We are a local, family owned business with over 300 events of experience and one of the top wedding DJ companies in Hawaii. We are very passionate about taking good care of our couples by helping them curate their dream day, full of unforgettable moments and an epic dance party! We create new, personalized playlists for every event that are unique to each couple. With a background in DJing, music theory and production, we are able to edit or mix your music unlike other DJ's out there. We maintain prompt communication and professionalism, are flexible with changes, and are here to offer helpful advice throughout the entire planning process. Not convinced? Check out our reviews!
Can we choose our own music for background and dancing? Yes, you are welcome to choose your own music! If you would like to choose your own music, we always recommend Spotify to build wedding playlists. We'll get the playlist links from you once you are finished so we can get the songs ready on our DJ setup.
How many team members do you have on staff during our wedding or event? 1-3 team members depending on your venue's logistics and services requested.

About The Photo Booth:

How many prints does it come with? 400 prints
Is it an iPad camera or something higher end? It's a high end DSLR Canon Rebel 6 camera
Do you have backdrops available? Yes! White, leafy jungle, or raining pineapples
Do you have props available? Yes! We have wedding themed props
Do we get the digital copies after our wedding? A dropbox link will be emailed to you
Will there be someone to assist us at the photo booth? Yes, we have a friendly photo booth assistant

Planning:

Are we able to communicate during the planning process with updates and/or changes? Yes, we have responsive communication during planning .
Are we able to book calls during the planning process as well? Yes, we loving scheduling music planning calls!
Are we able to make changes to our invoice during planning if needed? Yes, you are welcome to make changes to your invoice. We like to have everything finalized at least three weeks out.
Do we need to provide a timeline & layout? If so, what does it need to include? Yes, we require a final timeline including times, announcements, names and program songs as well as a layout.
Do you require vendor meals? Yes, for services over three hours, we require vendor meals.
How many vendors meals should we provide? 1-3 team members depending on venue and services requested.

Reception or Event Sound & Lighting:

How many guests are you able to accommodate? Up to 1000 guests
How many wireless microphones come with your packages? Two (2)
What is Uplighting? Battery-powered lights that shine upwards to illuminate the architecture or foliage
Do you require coverage for your DJ setup and sound system at outdoor events or weddings? Yes, we do require coverage for outdoors. This could be 10ftx10ft tent rental or space underneath your large reception tent if you have one. We have a tent available for rent as well.
Do your packages have all the sound equipment we'll need or do we need to provide any equipment ourselves? Yes, we'll bring all the sound equipment, DJ booth, dance lighting, microphones, cables and extension cords. Just bring your guests and we'll take care the rest!
Are microphones provided in your packages? Yes, all of our packages come with two wireless handheld microphones.

About Wedding Ceremony Sound:

How many mics are provided? We have a handheld microphone or clip-on mics available as well.
Are live musicians able to plug into the ceremony sound system? We can integrate live performers with using more equipment on our end for an additional cost.
What if there isn't power at our ceremony area? Our ceremony sound system is battery powered and ready for situations without power.

About Booking:

How much is the deposit payment? 25% or 50%. The final remainder is due twenty eight (28) days prior to your wedding.
Do you offer a payment plan? Yes, we have three payment plan options.

About Hunter:

What type of events do you accommodate? Weddings, corporate events, anniversary parties and more!
How long has Hunter been performing at events and weddings? Since 2009
Is this his full time job? Yes
How long has he been DJ'ing? Since 2008
Does he have any formal music training? BA in Music.
How many weddings has Hunter performed at? Over 300
What is his DJ style? Catered to whatever you want to hear- always!
Does he mix songs together? Yes!
What is his MC style? Modern, low-profile and professional; always focusing the attention and spotlight on the couple.
Does Hunter talk a lot on the mic and/or say cheesy jokes? No.
Can he create program song edits for us? Yes! He can edit your first dance song, any family dance songs as well as your recessional song. Just let us know what ideas you come up with.
Does Hunter also believe in the power of marriage? Yes! Married to Heather for 5 years and together for 14 years. Heather also works full time at Aloha Event DJ.
Where did you have your own wedding? Kualoa Ranch, Oahu
Do you play the same music every wedding? No. Every wedding playlist is as unique as the couple!
Are you able to DJ all or most genres? Yes, I'm able to play any genre you want to hear.
Will you play whatever songs we want to have at our wedding? Yes, we can play any song you'd like. Each couple fills out a questionnaire to specify songs. I'm available for recommendations during the entire planning process. We also have a program song recommendations guide we send out after booking.
Can guests requests songs? Yes! We're happy to take any requests during your dance party or pre-requests. We can also deny requests too if you prefer!
Do you work well with introverted or shy couples? We work well with all types of couples and are able to adapt according to your style when it comes to being in the spotlight.
Do you work well with LGBTQ+ couples? Yes! All are welcome and we are here to support you!
What do you wear for weddings normally? Usually a collared, button-up shirt and nice pants.
What does Hunter do in his free time for fun? Producing music, spending time with his other half- Heather, snowboarding in Washington and traveling to new places
What are some music genres that Hunter likes? House Music, Electronic Indie, EDM, Hip Hop, RnB, Reggae, Guitar Singer Songwriter, Jazz, Classic Rock and more
Who are some of your most favorite musicians, bands or DJs? Flume, Odesza, Rufus DU Sol, Daft Punk (old), Fisher, Jack Johnson, Maoli, Stick Figure, The Gorillaz and Blink 182
How long has Hunter lived in Hawaii? 18 years (half of his life)
Where did Hunter grow up? Bellingham, Washington