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1. Does your Mobile Entertainer have stage or event experience?
With experience comes confidence and knowledge, and the ability to handle any situation that could arise. Many things can happen during an event, both expected and unexpected and your Mobile Entertainer can have a profound effect on the success or failure of an event. Of course, it is not just experience that counts but it is one important factor to consider.

2. Does your Mobile Entertainer have an adequate music selection?
Does the Mobile Entertainer your considering have the music knowledge and music library along with any specific genres you might require, to ensure a variety in music selection? Virtually every professional Mobile Entertainer should have a library of over 15,000 titles, and they should be willing to LEGALLY acquire any special songs you might require. (As long as those songs are still readily available.)

3. Does your Mobile Entertainer use professional grade sound equipment?
The equipment is just one of the tools a Mobile Entertainer requires, and unfortunately many Mobile Entertainer companies use low-end sound equipment. Your Mobile Entertainer should use only high-quality sound equipment so you can you be reasonably assured of sound quality and reliable equipment operation during the event.

4. Is your Mobile Entertainer Insured?
In addition to the venue's liability policy, you should verify that your Mobile entertainer has liability coverage of their own. Minimum requirements should be $1,000,000 in coverage and the company should be able to produce documentation of such coverage.

5. Will your Mobile Entertainer meet you for a consultation?
A professional Mobile Entertainer is willing to meet you to plan your event to ensure that everything goes as planned.

6. Does your Mobile Entertainer provide materials, song lists and informational planning forms?
All reputable, professional Mobile Entertainers should provide a reception planner, song list, references and other promotional materials.

7. Does your Mobile Entertainer return phone calls or e-mail in a timely manner?
You are the client and should receive the respect you are due as you are paying for the service, unfortunately some Mobile Entertainers don't seem to care once they have your money and signed contract. They need to respond in a timely manner to your questions and concerns. Keep in mind they may not respond until the next day if you contact them on a Friday or Saturday night.

8. Is your Mobile Entertainer familiar with the venue?
It is nice to know if your Mobile Entertainer is familiar with the property where your reception or event is taking place. It ensures the Mobile Entertainer knows where to go, how long it will take to set up, as well as the rules of the property. If the Mobile Entertainer does not know the property they must make the effort to drop by to talk to the people in charge.

9. Does your Mobile Entertainer act as Master of Ceremonies?
Virtually all professional Mobile Entertainers should, but only if you ask. Unfortunately some Mobile Entertainers can get carried away and go overboard. They should be able to adjust their style to fit the style of your event.

10. Is your Mobile Entertainer accommodating?
The Mobile Entertainer should be accommodating to your needs. They should be able to answer your questions and make suggestions and recommendations. Remember, it's YOUR event and they should do their utmost to make you feel comfortable.

Taking a closer look, unlike a doctor, fireman or policeman, there is no definition or standard of what is professional in the entertainment industry. No professional degree. No special certification or license. There are many choices and new companies appear often. Make sure you spend enough time to make the right choice.

Most people invest between $13,000.00 and $30,00.00 for an average wedding. An average North Carolina wedding is over $15,000.00. People commonly spend $5,000.00 to $10,000.00 on food - $2,500.00 for location - $2,000.00 for photos - $1,000.00 for the cake - and between $3,000.00 to $10,000.00 on other items. So, why do people try to bargain hunt for the entertainment? Don't they realize that entertainment is responsible for up to 80% of the success of the event or wedding?

Brides and Grooms commonly fail to see that saving $200.00 to $500.00 is not worth the sacrifice of all of their other investments. Entertainment can make or break any party or wedding and the memories you will have for the rest of your life. Most Brides and Grooms would be unhappy if the party failed to be a success. Yet, most fail to put time and effort into making sure they've made an educated decision. And, if the party stops being interesting, or looses its energy, your family and friends will more than likely leave early.

Getting a quote often does not get you the full picture. You'll find some Mobile Entertainers that are cheap, but there are a few exceptional ones out there. Having a quote does not accurately measure a Mobile Entertainer. What about Experience? Qualifications? Quality? Investment? Flexibility? and Added Services? Comparing Mobile Entertainers is like comparing a grape to a fine wine. If you're not careful you could pay a "Premium Wine Price" for grape juice. Anyone can be a Mobile Entertainer, but not necessarily, everyone has the ability to do it extremely well.

Anybody can purchase music. What makes a Mobile Entertainer special to you is the knowledge and skill the Mobile Entertainer possesses in reading your crowd and picking the right songs, at the right time, to motivate your guests. Having a natural instinct in reading a crowd is absolutely necessary. Natural talent includes a sense of timing, style and variations of presentation.