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Contract recap requestedRome DJ speaks English, but the contract is only in Italian
Amelia - EUR 1,350
The call went well, the playlist feels right, but I do not want to sign a contract where I miss the overtime and cancellation details.
A supplier replied that she should not ask for a full legal translation, but for a written English recap of timing, gear, overtime, deposit and cancellation.
Author update addedDJ for Lake Como ceremony and party: one supplier or two?
Theo - EUR 1,900
The DJ can cover ceremony audio, aperitivo and dancing. Another quote separates ceremony musicians and party DJ.
Theo was told to walk the route with the DJ: ceremony corner, aperitivo terrace and dance room needed three sound moments, not one generic music service.
Author updateBand or DJ for a mixed Italian and UK crowd?
Maya K. - EUR 2,800
The band feels special, but we are worried about breaks, song range and keeping everyone dancing after dinner.
Maya liked the answer from a musician: pay the band where people actually listen, then let a DJ carry the messy, happy part after dinner.
Price checkMilan DJ at EUR 900: fair price if lights and microphone are basic
budget_in_italy - EUR 900
We are planning from abroad and the supplier includes console, two speakers, small light kit and wireless microphone. The number is EUR 900 for five hours, but overtime and music permits are not explained.
The most useful reply split DJ and basic lights, base price, staff, timing and VAT in Milan, Lombardy. Once the quote was read that way, EUR 900 for five hours became easier to compare.
Quote clarifiedThe DJ quote says five hours, but who pays if the party runs late
budget_in_italy - EUR 900
The quote looks tidy, but before paying the deposit I want to understand whether overtime and music permits are not explained and what questions we should ask.
The community suggested asking for an included/excluded version of the DJ and basic lights quote, with time limits and the unclear point on overtime and music permits are not explained. The goal was to close the vague parts before signing.
Price checkVerona wedding band quote: beautiful lineup, vague breaks and overtime
Natalie - EUR 4,600
We are planning from abroad and the supplier includes aperitif trio, dinner background music and party set. The number is EUR 4,600, but breaks, DJ backup and overtime are written too vaguely.
The most useful reply split wedding band, base price, staff, timing and VAT in Verona, Veneto. Once the quote was read that way, EUR 4,600 became easier to compare.
Quote clarifiedAperitif trio, dinner music and party set for EUR 4,600: too much or complete
Natalie - EUR 4,600
The quote looks tidy, but before paying the deposit I want to understand whether breaks, DJ backup and overtime are written too vaguely and what questions we should ask.
The community suggested asking for an included/excluded version of the wedding band quote, with time limits and the unclear point on breaks, DJ backup and overtime are written too vaguely. The goal was to close the vague parts before signing.
Price checkVerona wedding music permit: who actually files it
Claire M. - EUR 420-580
We are planning from abroad and the supplier includes DJ set after dinner, one handheld mic and recorded music until midnight. The number is EUR 320-560, but the venue says the permit is the couple's job and the amount is not listed.
The most useful reply split music permit, base price, staff, timing and VAT in Verona, Veneto. Once the quote was read that way, EUR 320-560 became easier to compare.