DJ
Frequently Asked Questions:
Load in time?
-Each wedding has 12 hours contracted, unless otherwise noted.
-Load in is best to take place between 1-3pm.
-Please have all equipment set up 1 hour prior to ceremony.
Load in Location?
-JX: Please load in from our loading zone at the corner of 2nd and Commercial
*JX vendors may park for the evening in a loading zone along Commercial or in the Lowell Inn parking ramp
-Loft: Please load in from the loading zone directly in front of the building along Main Street. Ask a staff member for elevator instructions
*Loft vendors can find street or surface parking along 2nd Street
End time?
-The latest "last song" is 12am
-Please check with the couple about their exact contracted end time
-With a 1pm-1am rental, all equipment MUST be loaded out prior to 1am.
Sound System
-The Loft and JX do have in-house sound systems for ceremony music, cocktail hour music and dinner music
(played through Spotify)
-The Loft and JX do have in-house microphones for ceremony and toasts
-The Loft and JX are NOT equipped for a band or DJ to plug into our sound system. A band and DJ must bring their own sound system for reception music.
What's provided?
-We provide DJs with a 6' banquet table + black/white/ivory linen from the caterer.
-We provide DJs with a rolling cart for load in.
Storage
-JX: Please ask a staff member for equipment storage. The "Electrical Room" in the reception space is most ideal.
-Loft: Please ask a staff member for equipment storage. "Room 9" is most ideal.
Special Instructions:
-Although our staff is around to guide the flow of the evening and ask venue questions, please note that the DJ/Band will have the responsibility of announcing dinner, grand entrance, first dances, etc.
-Catering staff will dismiss tables.
-Please refer to "Floorplans" on Loft and JX venue pages for DJ/band placement.
Load in time?
-Each wedding has 12 hours contracted, unless otherwise noted.
-Load in is best to take place between 1-3pm.
-Please have all equipment set up 1 hour prior to ceremony.
Load in Location?
-JX: Please load in from our loading zone at the corner of 2nd and Commercial
*JX vendors may park for the evening in a loading zone along Commercial or in the Lowell Inn parking ramp
-Loft: Please load in from the loading zone directly in front of the building along Main Street. Ask a staff member for elevator instructions
*Loft vendors can find street or surface parking along 2nd Street
End time?
-The latest "last song" is 12am
-Please check with the couple about their exact contracted end time
-With a 1pm-1am rental, all equipment MUST be loaded out prior to 1am.
Sound System
-The Loft and JX do have in-house sound systems for ceremony music, cocktail hour music and dinner music
(played through Spotify)
-The Loft and JX do have in-house microphones for ceremony and toasts
-The Loft and JX are NOT equipped for a band or DJ to plug into our sound system. A band and DJ must bring their own sound system for reception music.
What's provided?
-We provide DJs with a 6' banquet table + black/white/ivory linen from the caterer.
-We provide DJs with a rolling cart for load in.
Storage
-JX: Please ask a staff member for equipment storage. The "Electrical Room" in the reception space is most ideal.
-Loft: Please ask a staff member for equipment storage. "Room 9" is most ideal.
Special Instructions:
-Although our staff is around to guide the flow of the evening and ask venue questions, please note that the DJ/Band will have the responsibility of announcing dinner, grand entrance, first dances, etc.
-Catering staff will dismiss tables.
-Please refer to "Floorplans" on Loft and JX venue pages for DJ/band placement.
Florist
Frequently Asked Questions:
Load in time?
-Each wedding has 12 hours contracted, unless otherwise noted.
-Majority of weddings begin venue rental time at 1pm.
-Floral load in is NOT permitted until the start of the venue rental period.
Load in Location?
-JX: Please load in from our loading zone at the corner of 2nd and Commercial
-Loft: Please load in from the loading zone directly in front of the building along Main Street. Ask a staff member for elevator instructions, if necessary
End time?
-Please check with the couple about their exact contracted end time
-With a 1pm-1am rental, all rented decor MUST be loaded out prior to 1am.
-Florist may return at any point throughout the evening to gather rental items.
Storage:
-JX: Please ask a staff member for box storage. The "Electrical Room" in the reception space is most ideal.
-Loft: Please ask a staff member for box storage. "Room 9" is most ideal.
Rules!
-We do have ladders for any installations, however florist must be licensed and insured to be on a ladder.
-Please use existing beams, posts and fish eye hooks in ceiling, along with wire, to hang installations.
-Please do NOT use command strips on the walls, use nails in walls, or hang anything from chandeliers.
-Installations must be approved by Loft/JX team prior.
-No open flames. Flames must be contained in votive, hurricane, etc.
-Please put a tarp down or tidy up after yourself :)
-Please have a plan for who is taking what floral and where leftovers are going!
-Each wedding has 12 hours contracted, unless otherwise noted.
-Majority of weddings begin venue rental time at 1pm.
-Floral load in is NOT permitted until the start of the venue rental period.
Load in Location?
-JX: Please load in from our loading zone at the corner of 2nd and Commercial
-Loft: Please load in from the loading zone directly in front of the building along Main Street. Ask a staff member for elevator instructions, if necessary
End time?
-Please check with the couple about their exact contracted end time
-With a 1pm-1am rental, all rented decor MUST be loaded out prior to 1am.
-Florist may return at any point throughout the evening to gather rental items.
Storage:
-JX: Please ask a staff member for box storage. The "Electrical Room" in the reception space is most ideal.
-Loft: Please ask a staff member for box storage. "Room 9" is most ideal.
Rules!
-We do have ladders for any installations, however florist must be licensed and insured to be on a ladder.
-Please use existing beams, posts and fish eye hooks in ceiling, along with wire, to hang installations.
-Please do NOT use command strips on the walls, use nails in walls, or hang anything from chandeliers.
-Installations must be approved by Loft/JX team prior.
-No open flames. Flames must be contained in votive, hurricane, etc.
-Please put a tarp down or tidy up after yourself :)
-Please have a plan for who is taking what floral and where leftovers are going!
Day of Coordinator
Frequently Asked Questions:
Load in time?
-Each wedding has 12 hours contracted, unless otherwise noted.
-Majority of weddings begin venue rental time at 1pm.
-Decor load in is NOT permitted until the start of the venue rental period.
Load in Location?
-JX: Please load in from our loading zone at the corner of 2nd and Commercial
-Loft: Please load in from the loading zone directly in front of the building along Main Street. Ask a staff member for elevator instructions, if necessary.
End time?
-Please check with the couple about their exact contracted end time
-With a 1pm-1am rental, all people, vendors and decor MUST be out of venue by 1am.
-Overnight storage of decor is NOT permitted.
Storage:
-JX: Please ask a staff member for equipment storage. The "Electrical Room" in the reception space is most ideal.
-Loft: Please ask a staff member for equipment storage. "Room 9" is most ideal.
What's provided?
-JX: Tables, chairs, linen, glassware, flatware, barware, bartenders, serving staff, venue manager, security, photobooth and bridal/groom suites are provided by venue/catering partner.
-Loft: Tables, chairs, barware, bartenders, venue manager, security, photobooth and bridal/groom suites are provided by venue.
*Caterer of couple's choice to provide linen, glassware, flatware and serving staff.
-2 wireless microphones, in-house sound system connected to Spotify, TV's with HDMI hookup, podium, microphone stand and easel for signage are provided.
Our Staff!
-Loft/JX team will be at the venue prior to the couple's contracted time to ensure room is set correctly and suites are prepped.
-Loft/JX team will guide vendors to their correct place, answer A/V, timeline and venue logistic questions.
-Loft/JX team will assist in all A/V (microphones, sound system, lighting, etc)
-Loft/JX team will assist in getting guests seated for ceremony.
-Loft/JX team will do room flip from ceremony to reception.
-Loft/JX team will clear glassware and trash during cocktail hour and reception.
-Loft/JX team will assist in getting guests seated for dinner.
-Loft/JX team will assist in A/V during dinner.
-Loft/JX team will assist in lighting transitioning from reception to dance.
-Loft/JX team introduces DOC to security upon their departure after the first dance.
-Security will be on-site through end of evening and can answer venue, A/V and load out questions.
Our Staff Will Not...
-Loft/JX team does not load in or set decor, unless otherwise contracted.
-Loft/JX team does not line up wedding party and cue ceremony, unless otherwise contracted.
-Loft/JX team does not set centerpieces during room flip, unless otherwise contracted.
-Loft/JX team does not move gifts or cards, or pack up end of evening.
-Each wedding has 12 hours contracted, unless otherwise noted.
-Majority of weddings begin venue rental time at 1pm.
-Decor load in is NOT permitted until the start of the venue rental period.
Load in Location?
-JX: Please load in from our loading zone at the corner of 2nd and Commercial
-Loft: Please load in from the loading zone directly in front of the building along Main Street. Ask a staff member for elevator instructions, if necessary.
End time?
-Please check with the couple about their exact contracted end time
-With a 1pm-1am rental, all people, vendors and decor MUST be out of venue by 1am.
-Overnight storage of decor is NOT permitted.
Storage:
-JX: Please ask a staff member for equipment storage. The "Electrical Room" in the reception space is most ideal.
-Loft: Please ask a staff member for equipment storage. "Room 9" is most ideal.
What's provided?
-JX: Tables, chairs, linen, glassware, flatware, barware, bartenders, serving staff, venue manager, security, photobooth and bridal/groom suites are provided by venue/catering partner.
-Loft: Tables, chairs, barware, bartenders, venue manager, security, photobooth and bridal/groom suites are provided by venue.
*Caterer of couple's choice to provide linen, glassware, flatware and serving staff.
-2 wireless microphones, in-house sound system connected to Spotify, TV's with HDMI hookup, podium, microphone stand and easel for signage are provided.
Our Staff!
-Loft/JX team will be at the venue prior to the couple's contracted time to ensure room is set correctly and suites are prepped.
-Loft/JX team will guide vendors to their correct place, answer A/V, timeline and venue logistic questions.
-Loft/JX team will assist in all A/V (microphones, sound system, lighting, etc)
-Loft/JX team will assist in getting guests seated for ceremony.
-Loft/JX team will do room flip from ceremony to reception.
-Loft/JX team will clear glassware and trash during cocktail hour and reception.
-Loft/JX team will assist in getting guests seated for dinner.
-Loft/JX team will assist in A/V during dinner.
-Loft/JX team will assist in lighting transitioning from reception to dance.
-Loft/JX team introduces DOC to security upon their departure after the first dance.
-Security will be on-site through end of evening and can answer venue, A/V and load out questions.
Our Staff Will Not...
-Loft/JX team does not load in or set decor, unless otherwise contracted.
-Loft/JX team does not line up wedding party and cue ceremony, unless otherwise contracted.
-Loft/JX team does not set centerpieces during room flip, unless otherwise contracted.
-Loft/JX team does not move gifts or cards, or pack up end of evening.
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