DJ Phil Baker Professional DJ Service

DJ Phil Baker Professional DJ ServiceDJ Phil Baker Professional DJ ServiceDJ Phil Baker Professional DJ Service

~Making Mixes & Memories Since 2011~

DJ Services
Wedding Planning

DJ Phil Baker Professional DJ Service

DJ Phil Baker Professional DJ ServiceDJ Phil Baker Professional DJ ServiceDJ Phil Baker Professional DJ Service

~Making Mixes & Memories Since 2011~

DJ Services
Wedding Planning

Why Choose DJ Phil Baker?

When planning a wedding or other event people often underestimate the impact the DJ will have on it. The company you choose will either help or hurt your event and this is why you should look for a DJ with the right qualities. My team is experienced, organized, great at communication and knows how to read the crowd. This is why we do 50-70 events a year and have all 5 star reviews on Google and YELP. Do not to put your event in the hands of just any DJ because the stakes are high. Make the sound choice by hiring DJ Phil Baker. We promise you and your guests will be happy with our work. Click the award badge to see what Wedding Rule said about us.

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Rate Comparison

According to today's averages California DJs charge between $150.00 and $500.00 per hour for parties and weddings. Hourly rates below $150.00 are typically offered by less experienced DJs that use entry-level gear. When compared with what other important wedding vendors charge such as caterers, florists and photographers, our prices are quite reasonable. Take a look at our party and wedding packages below. We can also create one to fit your specific needs. To book we require a 35% non-refundable retainer. We provide discounts to active military and first responders.    

Packages

Party 3.0

Party 3.0

Party 3.0

-3 hours of operation

-Large sound system for dancing

-Wireless handheld microphone

-Emcee (making announcements, etc.)

-Advanced dance lighting 

-Set up/tear down 

$675.00

Party 4.0

Party 3.0

Party 3.0

-4 hours of operation 

-Large sound system for dancing

-Wireless handheld microphone

-Emcee (making announcements, etc.)

-Advanced dance lighting

-Set up/tear down 

$900.00

Party 5.0

Party 3.0

Wedding Reception 5.0

-5 hours of operation 

-Large sound system for dancing

-Wireless handheld microphone

-Emcee (making announcements, etc.)

-Advanced dance lighting

-Set up/tear down 

$1125.00

Wedding Reception 5.0

Wedding Reception 5.0

Wedding Reception 5.0

-5 hours of operation 

-Large sound system for dinner & dancing

-Wireless handheld microphone for toasts

-Emcee (making announcements, etc.)

-Advanced dance lighting 

-Planning & timeline

-Set up/tear down 

$1250.00

Wedding Reception 6.0

Wedding Reception 5.0

Wedding Reception 6.0

-6 hours of operation 

-Large sound system for dinner & dancing

-Wireless handheld microphone for toasts

-Emcee (making announcements, etc.)

-Advanced dance lighting 

-Planning & timeline 

-Set up/tear down 

$1500.00

Wedding Reception 7.0

Wedding Reception 5.0

Wedding Reception 6.0

-7 hours of operation 

-Large sound system for dinner & dancing

-Wireless handheld microphone for toasts

-Emcee (making announcements, etc.)

-Advanced dance lighting 

-Planning & timeline 

-Set up/tear down 

$1750.00

Full Wedding 5.5

Full Wedding 5.5

Full Wedding 5.5

-5.5 hours of operation 

-Small sound system for the ceremony

-Wireless lapel microphone for officiant

-Large sound system for dinner & dancing

-Wireless handheld microphone for toasts

-Emcee (making announcements, etc.)

-Advanced dance lighting 

-Planning & timeline 

-Set up/tear down 

$1375.00


Full Wedding 6.5

Full Wedding 5.5

Full Wedding 5.5

-6.5 hours of operation 

-Small sound system for the ceremony

-Wireless lapel microphone for officiant

-Large sound system for dinner & dancing

-Wireless handheld microphone for toasts

-Emcee (making announcements, etc.)

-Advanced dance lighting

-Planning & timeline 

-Set up/tear down 

$1625.00

Full Wedding 7.5

Full Wedding 5.5

Full Wedding 7.5

-7.5 hours of operation 

-Small sound system for the ceremony

-Wireless lapel microphone for officiant

-Large sound system for dinner & dancing

-Wireless handheld microphone for toasts

-Emcee (making announcements, etc.)

-Advanced dance lighting 

-Planning & timeline 

-Set up/tear down 

$1875.00


The WorX

Alternative DJ's, Rates & Travel Fees

Full Wedding 7.5

-7.5 hours of operation 

-Small sound system for the ceremony

-Wireless lapel microphone for officiant

-Large sound system for dinner & dancing

-Wireless handheld microphone for toasts

-Emcee (making announcements, etc.)

-Planning & timeline

-Set up/tear down 


The WorX Dance Lighting & Effects:

(1) X-laser

(2) Kinta FX's

(2) SlimBank Q4's

(2) Cold sparklers 

(18) Color uplights

(2) LED ColorStrips

(6) Moving heads

(2) C.O.B Washes

(1) Fogger

(1) Hazer

$3000.00




Alternative DJ's, Rates & Travel Fees

Alternative DJ's, Rates & Travel Fees

Alternative DJ's, Rates & Travel Fees

If DJ Phil is unavailable for your date, we have other professional DJ's that might be open to serve you for an additional fee of $125.00.


We charge $225.00hr for parties and $250.00hr for weddings. Our standard end times for weddings are 10:00PM and 11:00PM. We charge $350.00hr to keep the party going after 11:00PM.    


If an event is 2+ hours from Modesto and ends late, we might add a lodging fee for a hotel room. Here is what we charge for travel to the following communities:


Sonora - $75.00

Merced - $40.00

Stockton - $40.00

Elk Grove - $85.00

Murphys - $125.00

Plymouth - $125.00

Lake Tahoe - $350.00

Twain Harte - $115.00

Angels Camp - $95.00

Yosemite (N) - $165.00

Yosemite (S) - $250.00

Sacramento - $155.00

Livermore - $125.00

Monterey - $350.00

Pinecrest - $125.00

San Jose - $215.00

Madera - $100.00

Fresno - $150.00

Lodi - $65.00

SF - $250.00

Upgrades

Alternative DJ's, Rates & Travel Fees

Alternative DJ's, Rates & Travel Fees

  • 6 color uplights $145.00
  • 12 color uplights $245.00
  • 18 Color uplights $325.00
  • 2 cold spark machines $395.00
  • Glow Batons: (68 units) $85.00, (136 units) $145.00
  • 3rd sound system (needed when the ceremony, cocktail/dinner hours & dancing are in three different locations) $125.00
  • Audio Remote (needed when the DJ is far from the dance floor) $150.00 
  • Generator (for remote, non-electricity locations) $200.00+
  • Photo Bus (1964 VW Bus converted into a photo booth) $350.00hr

Payments

Would you like to pay your retainer, make a payment on your account, or pay off your balance? You can do it here. We also accept cash, checks and VenMo. Please contact us if you prefer one of these alternative payment methods. 

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Wedding Planning

We know how difficult wedding planning can be. To alleviate some of your stress we created an additional section focussed on planning. It features all of the traditional components along with song ideas for each one. Please note that our clients are not required to use this music and can choose whatever they like. Enjoy!

Ceremony

1. Prelude
The prelude is a 30 minute block of time that precedes the ceremony. For example, if the ceremony begins at 4:00PM the prelude begins at 3:30PM.


Song ideas

Piano Guys - All of Me

Chris Springer - How Great Thou Art

Vitamin String Quartet - All I Want is You

Mozart - Serenade No.13 In G Major

Tony Rice - New Chance Blues

Faith Hill - It's Your Love

Taj Mahal - Queen Bee


2. Bridal Party Entry

The ceremony will begin with the bridal party members entering and taking their places up front. 


Song ideas 

Train - Marry Me

Vitamin String Quartet - Viva La Vida

Israel K. - Over the Rainbow


3. Bride Entry

This is the moment everybody has been waiting for, especially the groom! The bride enters the ceremony, walks down the center aisle and takes her place next to her fiancé at the altar.


Song ideas

Johann Pachelbel - Canon in D

Rascal Flatts - Bless the Broken Road

Wedding Classics - Bridal Chorus

Piano Guys - 1000 Years


4. Symbolic Act

Some couples set aside time during the ceremony to celebrate communion, light unity candles or pour unity sand. This moment is called the symbolic act.


Song ideas

Brian Crain - A Walk in the Forest

Instrumental Praise - Amazing Grace

Shania Twain - From this Moment

Piano Guys - Open Arms


5. Recessional

This is the moment when the bridal party exits the ceremony beginning with the newly married couple.


Song ideas

Colbie Caillat - I Do

One Republic - Good Life

Hall & Oats - You Make My Dreams

American Authors - Best Day of My Life

Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Grease - You're The One That I Want

Mendelssohn - Wedding March

Natalie Cole - This Will Be 

Reception

1. Cocktail Hour

The cocktail hour begins immediately after the ceremony concludes.  The guests enjoy refreshments while the bride and groom slip away to take photos.  See Dinner Hour for song ideas.


2. Grand Entrance

This is the moment when the bridal party enters the reception. When the music starts the DJ will begin to announce the names of the bridal party as they enter, beginning with the bridesmaids and groomsmen and ending with the bride and groom.


Song ideas

Pharrell Williams - Happy

Frank Sinatra - Love & Marriage

Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling

Kool & The Gang - Celebration

Justin Timberlake - Suit & Tie

TI - Bring Em Out


3. Dinner Hour

The dinner hour begins right after the bridal party's grand entrance. It includes the meal, table visits and toasts. The average dinner hour lasts about an hour and a half.


Song ideas

Dean Martin - That's Amore 

Nat King Cole - Unforgettable 

Modern English - I Melt With You

Glen Miller - Moonlight Serenade

Louis Armstrong - What a Wonderful World

The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar 

The Drifters - This Magic Moment

Brian McKnight - Back at One

Muddy Waters - Mannish Boy

Florida Georgia Line - Cruise


4. Cake Cut

This is the moment when the bride, groom and guests are summoned to the cake table to cut the wedding cake.


Song ideas

Maroon 5 - Sugar

The Archies - Sugar Sugar

The Four Tops - Can't Help Myself

James Taylor - How Sweet it Is

Soul For Real - Candy Rain


5. First Dance

This is the moment when the bride and groom dance together for the first time as husband and wife. It is usually the first dance of the reception.


Song ideas

John Legend - All of Me

Kip Moore - Hey Pretty Girl

Heatwave - Always & Forever

Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody

Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting

Bryan Adams - Everything I Do

Journey - Open Arms


6. Father/Daughter Dance

This is the moment when the father of the bride joins his daughter on the dance floor for a special dance. This dance represents the passing of the fathers care and protection for his daughter to his new son-in-law.


Song ideas

The Temptations - My Girl

Heartland - I Loved Her First

Steven Curtis Chapman - Cinderella

Bob Carlisle - Butterfly Kisses

John Mayer - Daughters 


7. Mother/Son Dance

This is the moment when the mother of the groom joins her son on the dance floor for a special dance. This dance represents the passing of the mothers loving care for her son to her new daughter-in-law.


Song ideas 

T. Carter - A Mothers Song

Mark Masri - A Mothers Love

Bonnie Barbey - A Mothers Prayer

Rod Stewart - Forever Young

Tim McGraw - Gentle & Kind

Ben E. King - Stand By Me


8. Honeymoon Dance

The honeymoon dance is a special dance where guests pay to dance with the bride and groom. Guys line up to dance with the bride and gals line up to dance with the groom. The honeymoon dance is a great way to collect funds for the bride and groom as they begin their new life together.


Song ideas 

Pink Floyd - Money

Madonna - Material Girl

The O'Jays - For the Love of Money

Michael Buble - Everything

Jason Mraz - I'm Yours


9. Anniversary Dance

The anniversary dance consists of bringing out and celebrating all the married couples from newest to oldest. It is a great way for the DJ to fill the dance floor right before shifting to open dancing.

 

Song ideas

Shania Twain - Still the One

Sonny & Cher - I Got You Babe

Kenny Rogers - Through the Years

Grover Washington - Just the Two of Us

Frank Sinatra - It Had to be You

Al Green - Let's Stay Together


10. Bouquet Toss

This is the moment when the bride gathers the single and not yet married ladies on the dance floor to throw her bouquet.


Song ideas

Beastie Boys - Girls

Shania Twain - Man I Feel Like a Woman

Pat Benatar - Hit Me With Your Best Shot

Cyndi Lauper - Girls Wanna Have Fun

Beyonce - Single Ladies


11. Garter Toss

This is the moment when the groom and bride gather the single and not yet married guys on the dance floor to remove and toss the garter belt.  


Song ideas

David Rose - The Stripper

Fox Studios - Fox Football Theme

George Thorogood - Bad To The Bone

Queen - Another One Bites The Dust

ZZTop - Sharp Dressed Man


12. Dancing

This is the moment when the dance floor is officially opened to all. Make sure to set aside at least an hour for dancing because people love to dance!


Song ideas

Usher - Yeah!

Cupid - Cupid Shuffle

Dazz Band - Let it Whip

Michael Jackson - Thriller

Chubby Checker - The Twist

Bob Seger - Old Time Rock N Roll

Brooks & Dunn - Boot Scootin' Boogie

KC & The Sunshine Band - Give it Up

Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar

Wilson Pickett - Mustang Sally  

The B52's - Love Shack

Etta James - At Last

Ke$ha - Tik Tok


13. Grand Exit

This is the moment when the bride and groom depart from the wedding reception. The guests will line up with sparklers, glow sticks, or something else to send them off. This usually takes place shortly before the event ends.


Song ideas

Bill Medley - Time of My Life

Europe - The Final Countdown 

Frank Sinatra - Fly Me to The Moon

Smash Mouth - I'm a Believer

Semisonic - Closing Time

Sample Schedule

Are you wondering what a typical wedding ceremony and reception timeline look likes from the DJ's perspective? Check out this sample schedule and feel free to use it in your own planning.   

Preferred Coordinators, Venues & Vendors

It takes an army of talented people to plan and execute a fun and memorable wedding. For your convenience we have listed the pros we work with and trust. Our hope is that this section is helpful as you begin to build your army.

Coordinators

Kelly Burner
Natalie Perez
Perfect Plan Weddings
Bailey Dewey
Lexi Ernst

Venues

Hurst Ranch
Cash Creek Ranch
Carter Valley Ranch
Wolfe Heights Estates & Winery
Le Rêve (Lamoure Vinyards)
Lakeview Estates & Winery
Forty Acre Saloon
Champaign Ranch
Majestic Oaks

Catering

Lila & Sage
Mike's Branding Iron
Smokin Hot Meats N Treats
Dave's Meat Service
Slick Fork
Food Fix

Photographers & Videographers

Addie Bello Photos
Anchor And Light Films
Jamie Hickman Photography
1109 Films & Photography
Brave Productions

Photo Booth

ENVEE
CV Photo Bus
Oh Snap

Protection

Ray's Security Services

Rentals

Full Bloom Rentals
The Powder Room Luxury Restroom Trailers
Burner Custom Designs & Events

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