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Future Sounds DJ Service

210-945-9601 www.future-sounds.com

"My wife and I celebrated our first anniversary in January. After I got married, I had a different appreciation for what we do. . .and I feel that I and my employees express that appreciation through the music we play." That's the personal touch Chris Koval, owner of Future Sounds DJ Service, brings to the roughly 120 weddings a year for which his company provides music - 40 of which he provides personally.

Why is music such an important part of a wedding? It creates an atmosphere that fulfills the dreams of the bride, groom and their families. "Many brides dream of the perfect wedding, and most 'hear' certain music in the background. We help to create the desired atmosphere, while coordinating the event to make sure it's a success, "Koval relates. That coordination begins with discussing the evening with the couple prior to the reception while the special evening's coordination includes working closely with the evening's photographer, videographer and event coordinator as well as providing announcements and "hosting" the event so the wedding party and their guests can enjoy themselves.

Because every wedding is unique, it's important to select a DJ that has a good variety of music. Future Sounds DJ's come prepared for anything -- Koval says their music library consists of around 3500 compact discs. "Musically, we offer a little bit of everything," he states. "When a couple is in the middle of organizing their wedding, it's sometimes hard to remember specific songs, so we carry a variety of familiar tunes from the past as well as current songs from all genres."

Koval and wife Cheryl (who's also his business partner) may be newlyweds, but the experience they bring to their business is far from new. Koval has worked in the industry since 1993 and in radio for seven years prior to that. Experience is one thing he suggests brides look for in a DJ. "Some large companies have a lot of young employees," Koval says, "but experience is what matters. Many people are in the DJ business because they like to be in the spotlight, but that is not our function." Although finding a DJ with a relatable personality is important, he stresses that the bride and groom should be the focus of the event. "The DJ needs to be able to relate to a small number of guests or to a crowd that numbers over 1,000." Koval has a staff of five, including one husband and wife team and helps couples pair up with a DJ suitable to their tastes and needs.

Koval also suggests brides look for DJs with the proper professional equipment. "Find out whether the tools they use are reliable and of professional quality. I've made a major investment in my equipment, so I'm confident it works."

Finally, there's nothing like seeing a DJ in action to help you decide whether he or she is the one for your event. Koval says people are more than welcome to meet him at an event or at his office. Brides who have never seen him at work are invited to drop by a wedding to see how the evening progresses. A large percentage of his customers are referrals who have seen him at an event; frequently brothers and sisters of brides and grooms use Future Sounds for their own weddings. "It's very exciting to see the impact I've had at an event," he says. Future Sounds is also referred by many venues, photographers and other wedding professionals.

No matter the size of your wedding or the personalities of you and your guests, music plays an important role. Koval sums it up best. "Sometimes people come to dance; sometimes to listen. It's important to find a DJ who can bring it all together to make your day memorable."

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