Some people just don't get it.

[Guest]

I got an inquiry today that included all of our montage packages plus our music vide/video ambiance package for an outdoor wedding. I have it plastered all over these packages that, if it is an outdoor event, don't choose the option.

Here's the reply I sent.

Lisa:

Thank you for your interest in Good Knight Entertainment for your wedding on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

For your quote you selected all of our photo montage packages plus our music video and video ambiance package to be included with our Classic Wedding Package for an outdoor wedding. Unfortunately, we cannot provide the video packages (montages plus music video/video ambiance) for outdoor events because sunlight will not allow our projector to be seen.

We can provide the Classic Wedding Package at $$$.

We would like to set up an interview with you so that you will get a chance to meet with our staff and find out about us and we can also find out what your expectations for your special day are.

Please contact me at 410-569-9883 to set up the interview.

Many thanks,
Tom Ohlendorf, President
Good Knight Entertainment.

Now, this could be a blond or a competitor checking prices.

*UPDATE* - the e-mail bounced.

 

[Guest]

2009? Wow, I guess because am out of the game, that seems like a long way off, but are people really booking that far off now?

 

[Guest]

Patrick:

I am getting some; however, I think this one is bogus. I'll phone the number she gave tonight.

 

[spinnerdoc]

If it was in fact a blonde, and you were up front with her about the video not working outdoors because of the extreme light condition, and she still wanted to proceed... well then go for it. You did your part... You know the deal... "The client is always right". You can't say that you didn't warn her. The bad part of a situation such as this is that the guests always look at the DJ like it's his fault for the video/lighting not looking as it should.. but the flip side is... you made your money.

 

[spinnerdoc]

2009? Wow, I guess because am out of the game, that seems like a long way off, but are people really booking that far off now?

Hey Patrick,
It's actually very common for a client to book a year or two ahead of time, especially if they are getting married in the prime time of wedding season... May or June. They want to make sure they have the hall and entertainment all locked up.

 

[Jon Tuck]

Im booking next Summer but never had it more than 18 months out thus far.

 

[Johnny Dee]

A Plasma will work outside. We have done it a number of times.

If you don't own a Plasma, check on renting one in your area and charge them accordingly. I'm an old guy and I can easily mount a 42" plasma on a t-bar by myself.

 

[spinnerdoc]

A Plasma will work outside. We have done it a number of times.

If you don't own a Plasma, check on renting one in your area and charge them accordingly. I'm an old guy and I can easily mount a 42" plasma on a t-bar by myself.

I agree with you Johnny, and was in fact going to mention that as well, but assumed that he didn't have any.

 

[Guest]

Johnny:

Is that a custom mount for the t-bar or are there mounts made for it?

 

[Johnny Dee]

Standard Wall Bracket and two heavy duty "O" Clamps. For the t-bar you just turn the "O" clamps vertical (do the same for a horizontal truss. The bracket is first mounted to the bar with the two "O" clamps. Then you just lift the plasma and it hooks on to the bracket real easy.