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Sacramento, Napa, South Lake Tahoe, and Surrounding Areas
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Based in Sacramento, CA, A Big Ticket Sound Experience is a wedding DJ, Lighting, and Planning service. This company was founded in the early 1990's. Owned and operated by Mark Hardin. Starting out with social events before moving into the biggest clubs in San Francisco and Sacramento. Now, Mark offers his skills to newlyweds-to-be who want to enjoy the celebration of a lifetime. He is available to collaborate with clients across Sacramento, Napa, South Lake Tahoe and the surrounding areas.
A Big Ticket Sound Experience has an expansive musical repertoire, with tracks that will delight all guests of every age. Whether you want a reception soundtrack of country and dance, or a mix of jazz, rock and pop, A Big Ticket Sound Experience can do it all. You can create a play list via our online client portal ensuring that every song played, you will love.
A Big Ticket Sound Experience offers full-service entertainment for Weddings, Anniversaries, and any kind of Special Event. We will provide a stress-free and seamless experience offering event coordination for both your ceremony and reception. We can also offer photo booth services, helping your guests to create personalized favors of your wedding day,
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Mark Hardin
Owner & DJ
I’ve been in the DJ industry for decades, but for me, there’s so much more to DJing and entertaining than the business side. I want to make sure that you have the most successful event possible. My passion is ignited when I get to create an unforgettable experience and make your dreams come true.
Even though I have decades under my belt, I’m always trying to learn, keep up to date on the latest sound and lighting technology, and improve what I do. On the night of your wedding, I’ll uplift you and your special guests and keep everyone entertained, without taking center stage.
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5.0
out of 5.045 reviews
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Mark from A Big Ticket Sound Experience is consistently praised by multiple reviewers for his exceptional DJ and MC services, making weddings unforgettable with his professionalism and passion for music. His attention to detail, excellent communication, and easy-to-use planning app streamline the wedding planning process, ensuring smooth transitions and a packed dance floor throughout the event. Mark's ability to read the crowd, personalize playlists, and provide high-quality sound systems adds to the overall success and enjoyment of weddings, earning him high recommendations from satisfied couples and guests alike.Gerti M
5.0
12/19/2025
We absolutely loved having Mark as our wedding DJ. From the start, he was professional, attentive, and genuinely invested in making the night unforgettable. He met with us multiple...
times before the big day to get a feel for our music preferences and was incredibly flexible and thoughtful in incorporating a wide range of songs—including some traditional tracks from our cultural background. On the day of the wedding, Mark shared his location with us, which made us feel more relaxed as we could see exactly where he was and when he’d arrived at the venue. He arrived early to set up and double-check all the sound equipment to ensure everything was perfect. For dancing, his transitions were smooth, his timing impeccable, mixing was lit, and he kept the energy going from the first song to the very last dance. The dance floor was never empty. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and wholeheartedly recommend Mark and The Big Ticket Team for any event. You’ll be in great hands.
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 12/19/2025
Hey Gerti and Anna, Your wedding was a delight to host/MC. I’m super happpy your mom’s enj...
oyed the throwback cultural tunes I dropped. It was wonderful to see all of your guests enjoying the music to a packed dance floor.
Linda W
5.0
12/18/2025
Mark Hardin was so great! We even had some guests tell us it was the most fun they've ever had at a wedding! He listened to what we wanted but also gave us really helpful advice in...
the planning process for the timing of everything and for picking out our music. We had a couple planning calls with him as we got closer, which really helped. We gave him a few specific songs we really wanted, then told him to feel the vibe for the rest. He did a great job feeling the vibe. There was barely any room on the dance floor! We had a blast. So much fun, we even had a couple guests break out and do the worm.
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 12/19/2025
Hi Linda and Blake, what an amazing party! Sometimes it takes a song or two to warm up the...
guests, but not in your case. Folks were ready to dance immediately 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Any questions?
Patricia S
5.0
12/18/2025
My venue recommended working with Big Ticket Sound and now I see why. From the start it was so easy to communicate with their team and be able to go through DJ options. And once yo...
u hired your DJ they had this super easy and detailed planning app for you to run through, which really helped us in our planning process. Then, came our DJ Mark. We absolutely loved getting to work with Mark. He was so AWSOME! Mark also edited our first dance song for us to practice to, answered all my questions, added in guest song request from our RSPS, and of course kept the party going until the very end. The only thing I regret is not getting even more time to party with our friends and dance to the perfectly curated songs for me and my eclectic husband. Our friends and family still talk about how much fun the wedding was and a huge part of that is thanks to Mark. Thank you so much Big Ticket Sound for being a part of our big night!!!
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 12/19/2025
Hello Patricia and Joe, Thank you for these kind words. I really appreciate you, your fami...
ly, and guests. You were correct when you gave your guests dance level a 10. Just made my job really easy…
Kandis C
5.0
12/18/2025
Mark is just the best! Dancing was the most important thing to me for my wedding day and he delivered 1000%. We allotted over 3 hours for dancing, and the floor was filled the enti...
re time. Mark was genuinely interested in learning what was important to my husband and me, making the planning process fun and easy. I really need to express how easy the planning of our wedding was. We planned our whole itinerary with his new planning app that was truly the absolutely BEST thing EVER!!! He also helped us make decisions in areas we were less confident in and made our vision for the party come true. He was the DJ for 3 of my friends’ weddings so I absolutely knew he was the best out there. I know everyone thinks their wedding was the best party ever – but I think mine wins, and it was all thanks to Mark and his Team!
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 12/19/2025
Hey Kandis and Gerry, your wedding was so incredibly special. I’m glad I could play a smal...
l part of an amazing night. Wishing you both the best…
James K
5.0
10/13/2025
If you envision a lit dance floor on your wedding day, Mark is your guy!
My husband and I cannot thank him enough for his guidance and support throughout the entire wedding planni...
ng process. The Vibo app he uses breaks down each section of the ceremony and reception, making it easy to build playlists that he skillfully integrates into the flow of the day.
Mark was professional, communicative, and incredibly flexible—allowing us to make last-minute edits right up to our wedding date.
Our expectations were completely exceeded as we danced the night away with our loved ones. The energy never dipped for a moment, and I went absolutely feral when he dropped a mash-up of Lady Gaga’s “Abracadabra” and Charli XCX’s “Von Dutch.” His mixing abilities and unmatched MC skills kept the night flowing seamlessly and the crowd completely engaged.
Choose Mark, and you’ll quickly understand why he’s earned so many awards and accolades.
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 10/14/2025
Hi James and Bryan, I can’t thank you enough for this heartfelt review. Also, you have a k...
een ear for the mix. I’m glad I was just a small part of a hugely successful wedding day. Thanks again for this beautiful review…
Tatyana V
5.0
10/07/2025
I would like to say that it was great with Demetre at my wedding. He provided a great service. We are thankful for the service he provided. He was well organized and made our day s...
pecial. Thank you so much Demetre. We hope to work with you in the future.
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 10/07/2025
Hey Tanya (Tatyana), Your review of our services is priceless. Than you for reviewing Deme...
tre for your wedding. I’m glad he fulfilled your trust and made your wedding day very special.
Shelby P
5.0
7/07/2025
We can’t say enough great things about Mark—he was truly the perfect DJ for our wedding! From the moment we first connected, he was personable, professional, and clearly passionate...
about making our day special. He read the crowd perfectly and kept the energy high all night long. Our guests are still raving about how much fun they had dancing! Mark not only brought the party to life but also made everyone feel connected and included. We’re so grateful for the role he played in making our wedding unforgettable. If you’re looking for a DJ who genuinely cares and knows how to keep the celebration going, we highly recommend hiring Mark!
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 07/08/2025
Hi Shelby and Matt, I can’t thank you enough for sharing this review of our services for y...
our ceremony and reception. It truly was epic, and I’m glad everyone had a fantastic time.
Franklin T
5.0
7/02/2025
Mark did a fantastic job at our wedding as both DJ & emcee. He had the utmost professionalism during our booking process and was transparent about his pricing and packages. As a ...
DJ, he kept our dance floor groovin' the whole night; even mixing in some custom edit songs and custom song orders that we provided. He was also an exceptional emcee and kept our guests informed of the evening flow and brought great energy to our bridal party and speech announcements. Speaker system is high quality and was great for ~200 person outdoor wedding space.
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 07/02/2025
Hi Franklin, I’m so happy fate put us together to host your wedding. While it was one of t...
he hottest days of 2025, the party never stopped rocking. Your wedding day was 🔥🔥🔥
Amanda J
5.0
11/07/2024
So amazing to work with, PERIOD!
Truly the best of the best! We had Mark Hardin as our wedding DJ and MC and I cannot say enough great things about how amazing he made our weddin...
g! Not only did he keep the party going for the whole night, but DJ Mark also checked on my husband and I throughout the night to make sure we were having an amazing time and not worrying about anything. He was incredibly easy to work with, very professional, and upbeat! We appreciated that he paid close attention to all the small details that we put in the planning app, and it made our wedding day that much more special to us. DJ Mark and A Big Ticket Sound Experience were so amazing to work with and I cannot recommend them enough for weddings or your personalized events! They're the best of the best for a reason. DJ Mark is a one-of-a-kind DJ and will make sure that you don't worry about a single thing, so that you and your guests will have the best night of your life!
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 11/07/2024
Hi Amanda, Thank you for your review, and mentioning the planning app. Yes, it's super imp...
ortant that we stay engaged all night long. It truly was my pleasure.
~DJ Mark
Ron S
5.0
11/02/2024
The Best!!! Highly Recommend!
DJ Mark was the DJ for my daughter’s Halloween Themed wedding. Mark was amazing! He was everything we could have hoped for. The communication prior t...
o the wedding was timely, efficient, and professional. He listened to all our requests and gathered all the info needed to make sure the day ran smoothly. We thought the planning app was a perfect touch for everyone. DJ Mark handled the music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and special dances perfectly. He had great energy and kept the dance floor going strong all night long! DJ Mark was the best!!! Highly recommend him and his Team!
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 11/04/2024
Hi Ron, it’s not everyday where we can host a themed wedding. It was so much fun for every...
one. Thanks again for allowing us to entertain Your family and friends. Thanks!!!
Chrystie L
5.0
10/24/2024
DJ Mark from A Big Ticket Sound Experience helped us celebrate our wedding day 10/12/24 and was super comfortable and easy to plan with leading up to the day. Mark had some great s...
elections himself where I asked him to choose as my wedding fatigue in planning set in. He was upbeat and energetic through the night and had my reception dancing despite the fact that many of my guests were older and perhaps not the partying type! But, Mark’s unsurpassed attention to detail had our older guests partying like never before. I was absolutely pleased and would 100% recommend A Big Ticket Sound Experience! If you are considering this DJ company, you’ve gotta get uplighting and photo booth as these add-ons were perfect!
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 11/04/2024
Hey Chrystie, your review is absolutely fantastic. Thanks for sharing. And, hohored we sha...
red in the success of your special day.
Mason B
5.0
10/18/2024
A Big Ticket Sound Experience was the perfect choice for our September wedding. DJ Mark was great to work with. He was professional, well organized, quick to respond and made the p...
lanning process seamless. DJ Mark kept the dance floor packed all night and helped to make our day so perfect from ceremony to the very last song! The Planning and Music App was easy to use and a great way to keep track of our must play lists and do not play lists. I cannot thank A Big Ticket Sound Experience enough! I highly recommend this company and DJ Mark for your wedding day!
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 10/18/2024
Hey Mason, this is an absolutely fantastic review. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Sunny J
5.0
10/17/2024
If you're DJ shopping, let me save you some time – go with A Big Ticket Sound Experience!!!!!! I felt extremely confident with my decision with highly-recommended DJs for my weddin...
g day. They were also able to curate the perfect package for our needs, and it was one of the easiest parts of the planning process. But the real reason behind my five star review is DJ Mark (Mark Hardin). I am a bit type A and planned my own wedding, so I naturally wanted to get a call on Marks's calendar really early on. He humored me every step of the way and was the best hype man throughout the entire planning process. He was a yes man to all of my ideas (no matter how complicated), gave helpful feedback, and had a ton of suggestions tailored to my venue and the overall flow of the evening. We chatted a few times before the wedding, and I truly felt so confident knowing that he would be DJing the most important day of our lives. The entire night went so smoothly, and even when there were hiccups or schedule changes, Mark adapted flawlessly and no one was the wiser. He worked in all of my special song requests, cut every song/dance at the perfect time, and played an unforgettable mix of our friends' and family's favorite songs. He even worked in a few requests on a really tight timeline, and our entire party was so happy with how he made our night so memorable. We are so grateful that we reserved Mark early, and he will always be remembered as an integral part of our perfect day. I will be recommending A Big Ticket Sound Experience to all of my friends and family from here on out!
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 10/17/2024
Hi Sunny, thank you for this fantastic review. The detail of your experience is priceless ...
❤️❤️❤️
Jamie H
5.0
10/02/2024
Mark and his Team are the absolute top professionals. From the start of our fist meeting, he saw our vision, listened to our concerns, and gave us great ideals that we had not thou...
gh of. His wedding planning app was a great time saver. To be honest, the planning app was fun for me and Taylor. We both are geeks and love new technology.
On our wedding day, Mark and his Team arrived at our venue early, and let us know when he was leaving. He also shared his location with me, so I would not worry. We both thought that was over and above our expectations.
For the ceremony, this was completely flawless. All of our music was perfect, and everyone said that they heard every word of our vows.
Our reception was beyond AMAZING. All of the formalities were exactly how we planned, and Mark kept the floor packed the entire night.
We had the best experience with Mark and his Team, and it truly was our best decision out of all of our vendors. We believe our wedding day would not have been the success it was without him. We both highly recommend A Big Ticket Sound Experience for your wedding PERIOD!!!
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 10/02/2024
Hi Jamie and Taylor, I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to review us and help ot...
her couples who need the perfect DJ. You both are amazing and we had a fabulous time helping make your Sadat fabulous ❤️❤️❤️
Dwight B
5.0
9/27/2024
A Big Ticket Sound Experience was absolutely fantastic! Our DJ (Mark Hardin) was extremely professional, organized, and thoughtful in his approach to DJing our wedding. Our plannin...
g and setup were exceptionally smooth, and the experience was awesome. Mark had very tasteful transitions for all the wedding traditions (toasts, first dance, etc.) and had everyone on the grooving on the dance floor all night. He was great at reading the vibe and playing just the right songs to make everyone want to dance.
Some highlights of our experience
The planning:
- We had a very well-organized intro to Big Ticket and a very well explained outline of the packages, costs, and experiences
The Organization:
- The App Mark gave us access to was so easy to use and great for making sure we had the right songs selected for each moment (processional, first dance, mother-son dance etc.) It was also so useful for sharing our favorite songs that we wanted to hear.
- We had another call prior to our wedding to confirm the final items and Mark made sure to call out any items we might have missed
The Experience:
- We had fantastic microphone setups so that everyone could hear clearly (while outside) with minimally invasive mics.
- Our ceremony and cocktail hour music was exactly what we wanted and set the mood perfectly
- The Reception Music/Dance floor vibe is a HUGE thing to us, and our families and Mark absolutely delivered! Everyone was on the dance floor from the minute we opened (with Marks fantastic opener) until the very end. My mom and multiple family members remarked at how great our DJ was and all had so much fun.
- Mark went above and beyond to make sure our celebration was the best. We appreciate the time and effort he put forth to help make our big day so great.
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 09/27/2024
Hey Dwight and Madeline, Thank you for this wonderful review. Our goal is to give you and ...
your gusts an uncommonly awesome experience. Again, congratulations on your new marriage 🤗🤗🤗
gail b
5.0
8/08/2024
Mark Hardin with The Big Ticket Sound Experience deserves more than 5 stars in our book.
He DJ'd our wedding back in 1999. He did a phenomenal job! We felt honored he was able to ...
DJ our son's wedding 5 years ago, and just DJ'd our 25 years anniversary! again a phenomenal job. He has always been so professional, organized, and has always made it fun and makes us all feel special. He is our go to for events.
I would highly recommend him.
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 08/08/2024
Hey Gail and Mike, Thank you for these kind words. It was an amazing evening. And, our ple...
asure to help make a fantastic celebration ❤️❤️❤️
Gail B
5.0
8/06/2024
I can 100 stars for Mark!
He DJ’d our first wedding in 1999
And our sins in 2019
And now our 25th wedding anniversary.
He is our DJ for life. He’s the best around.
Very personable...
, very professional, very organized.
Susan R
5.0
8/01/2024
7/27/2024 I hosted a party event and had Mark Hardin of A Big Ticket Sound Experience as my DJ. Mark is the ultimate professional. He exceeded all my expectations in every way. I h...
ighly recommend Mark for any event that requires music. He is and always will be my preferred DJ choice.
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 08/01/2024
Hey Susan, Thank you for these kind words. When we booked over a year ago, I was looking f...
orward to your Mom’s event. I’m so happy your family enjoyed The PhotoWall and our music videos. The party was absolutely amazing!!!
Stephen S
5.0
7/04/2024
Mark was absolutely the best DJ! His level of customization from beginning to end was top level, bar none. Very personable and made our night all the more special. If we were to ha...
ve another event, we would hire Mark again in a heartbeat. The man can really work a turntable!
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 08/01/2024
Hey Stephen and Danielle, you are an amazing couple. I’m honored that I was your DJ. I hav...
e to say, your family loves to dance, and it was super easy keeping the dance floor packed. Thanks for these wonderful words🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Karen N
5.0
6/26/2024
Mark exhibits a wonderful Customer Service presence from the get-go with communication and performance. He is prompt and professional with his actions and certainly did not disapp...
oint the family, friends, bride and groom of the ceremony. We continued to dance the night away and the dance floor was not empty from the beginning of the dancing festivities to final wedding closing time!. I had the pleasure of meeting Mark at the venue rehearsal where he ensured that all of the i’s were dotted and the t’s were crossed from where to set up, where to get electricity, suggesting best case scenarios and reviewing all of the previously discussed time lines and content. As Mother-of-the-bride I would highly recommend A Big-Ticket Sound Experience for your wedding venue DJ needs!
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 06/26/2024
Hey Karen, I have no words as this is a fantastic review of our continuing commitment to e...
xcellence. Reviews from parents of the couples are priceless. I’m super jazzed you and your family enjoyed our part of Stephen’s and Danielle’s wedding day🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Tyler O
5.0
12/25/2023
I recently had the pleasure of hiring a DJ for my event, and I must say, it was an absolutely fantastic experience. From start to finish, the DJ's performance was nothing short of ...
exceptional, earning a well-deserved 5-star rating.
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 12/25/2023
Thank you Tyler and Tioni. Your wedding ceremony and reception was on of my favorites of 2...
023. It was absolutely our pleasure hosting your wedding 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
Megan A
5.0
11/21/2023
Mark and staff were outstanding!! All of our guests were raving about how smooth the transitions were, it was easy to requests songs, and how prompt he was. Truly feel so lucky tha...
t we were able to have Mark as our DJ - he made our special day that much more special!! Thanks, Mark!!
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 11/22/2023
Hey Megan and Carter, your ceremony and reception were definitely in the tops of all we ho...
sted this year. And, Morgan Creek was eager to add us to their preferred vendors list😊 I can’t thank you enough for allowing our Team to entertain you and your guests❤️❤️❤️
Samantha G
5.0
10/29/2023
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE A Big Ticket !! I attended my brothers wedding and A Big ticket provided the sound for the ceremony and music for the reception. The experience was amazing and I...
highly recommend hiring this company for your event. The event flowed seamlessly and A Big ticket is 100% the reason why the event was a bug success.
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 10/30/2023
Hi Samantha, thank you for these kind words. Much appreciated 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
Katie S
5.0
10/23/2023
When it comes to events, the fun factor is what you remember. It is so true when they say you get what you pay for. Big Ticket Sound Experience was hands down the star of our event...
. They were easy to communicate with, helpful with all planning, and provided sleek professional equipment. My guest LOVED the interactive life-sized photo booth, texting pictures in to see them on the big screen and also using the QR code for song request. The DJ was helpful ensuring that the ceremony went well, music was played at the right times and everything was just perfect! I am a planner and I didn't have to worry about any of it the day of, because I knew Big Ticket Sound Experience had it all taken care of! No one will remember the food you served, what the desert was, what people were wearing... but they will remember how much fun they had! If you want to ensure your guest have an event of a life time then booking them is a must! I could not recommend them anymore as they will not disappoint!
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 10/23/2023
Hi Katie, Yes, your event was soooo incredibly special on so many levels. You The Tower Bo...
oth really blows people away because it’s the only one in Northern Ca. The PhotoWall is beyond high tech and we love helping make Best Days for our clients. I can’t thank you enough for your kind review 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
Alexandra A
5.0
10/10/2023
Working with Mark was the best decision I made! He was so helpful and kind. He was the perfect MC. He spent 2 hours on the phone with me ironing out all the details I missed. The p...
icture wall he offers is 1,000,000% worth it. I saw it for the first time when I was doing my first dance and the emotions I felt seeing the walk down the aisle and my guests points of view was priceless. I can't recommend him and his team enough. He also snuck a few pictures himself and they were amazing to see right after the big event. Thank you Mark you're AMAZING!
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 10/10/2023
Hi Alexandra and George, your wedding was ABSOLUTELY amazing. I’m glad we were a small par...
t to help make it perfect. It’s not everyday where I get emotional at weddings, but I did at yours. Your family and friends are beyond amazing. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts about us 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
Mahyar E
5.0
6/24/2023
Mark was an exceptional professional at our wedding ceremony, leaving an indelible mark on our special day. His commitment to delivering an unforgettable experience was evident thr...
ough his extensive planning and attention to detail. Mark took the time to understand our musical preferences and tailored a playlist that perfectly complemented the ambiance we envisioned. Mark's dedication to making our wedding memorable made him an invaluable asset, and we couldn't have asked for a better DJ to bring our celebration to life.
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 06/25/2023
Hi Mahyar and Molly, You truly had one of the most memorable ceremonies to date. Thank you...
for this amazing review, and giving us the opportunity to entertain your family and friends 🫶🏽
Yvonne J
5.0
6/19/2023
I want to take this opportunity to give my sincere thanks to Mark Hardin of Big Ticket DJ Service. My son and his beautiful wife chose Mr. Hardin's DJ service to provide services f...
or their wedding ceremony and reception. Mr Hardin did an amazing job and provided excellent service beyond our wildest dreams. In addition when our wedding coordinator was unable to make the rehearsal. Mr. Hardin stepped in and assisted the wedding party with the final rehearsal. Mr. Hardin's professionalism and overall service was excellent and was a cut above other DJ services we used in the past. I highly recommend Big Ticket DJ Service. Our family and friends haven't stopped talking about the wedding and how much fun they had thank to the phenomenal services of Big Ticket DJ services. Yvonne Jackson mother of the groom.
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 06/25/2023
Hi Yvonne, thank you for this review. It’s very special when the Groom’s Mother writes a r...
eview. It is always a pleasure helping make Dreams come true. Thanks for trusting us with your son’s wedding🫶🏽
Alice B
5.0
11/10/2022
The DJ, Mark, was amazing! He provided us with a great planning website that really helped me put the wedding together. During the wedding, he was willing to work with our Spotify ...
playlists for each part of the reception. He made it fun and lively. He also helped keep the wedding on schedule, as I had no wedding coordinator. He was easy to work with and very responsive to inquiries.
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 11/11/2022
Hi Alice and Ian, I can’t thank you enough for this wonderful review. I was super excited ...
to host your wedding because you are such a unique couple full of fun and love. Much love to you both and your families 🤗
Andrew K
5.0
10/13/2022
Mark Hardin was our wedding DJ and he was awesome! He was very well organized from the start and did an amazing job for the big day. My wife and I couldn't have been happier, and o...
ur guests had a blast. The photo wall was a big hit, and the dance floor was full all night! Thanks again Mark!
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 10/15/2022
Hi Andrew and Jennifer, thanks for these wonderful words. The PhotoWall is very new techno...
logy, which added a level of entertainment your friends and family most likely have not seen before. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Taylor M
5.0
9/22/2022
Working with A Big Ticket Sound Experience for our wedding was such a pleasant and reassuring experience. Mark and Demetre are professionals who have been in the DJ’ing business fo...
r decades, which was incredibly helpful seeing that we did not have a lot of wedding experiences behind us. From the initial “get to know you” zoom meeting with Mark, to the check-in phone calls with Demetre (where he listened and gently suggested tweaks for a smooth-running wedding) we would highly recommend this DJ vendor to anyone who wants to work with flexible, kind, responsive, and quality DJ’s. Even though there were a couple itinerary changes on the big day, Demetre rolled with it. Overall, they both did an amazing job and played such vital roles in making our wedding special and intimate. It’s a 10/10 for us!!
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 09/26/2022
Hi Taylor and David, We were truly honored to have hosted your wedding and helping make yo...
ur special day perfect. Demetre expressed you are an amazing couple and wonderful family, which makes everything we do, much more purposeful. Demetre and I wish you the best in your new marriage.
James T
5.0
9/15/2022
Mark was a last minute booking after my DJ I had booked for my wedding cancelled and I couldn’t have been happier with the way the event turned out. Mark was friendly, professional...
and makes a very thorough effort to get to know you and your music tastes before the event so you know what to expect. Seriously cannot recommend him enough!
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 09/16/2022
Hi James and Kimberly, I’m so happy I was available when you walked up to me in South Lake...
Tahoe on the 4th of July. Your ceremony and reception was definitely one of my favorites of all time. Thank you for the fabulous review ❤️❤️❤️
Jacquelyn B
5.0
9/11/2022
Mark was wonderful! He communicated quickly when we had questions, and played songs that we loved all night! Family and friends had such a great time!
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 09/11/2022
Hi Jacquelyn, thanks for the review. We’re passionate about making sure everything is righ...
t. It truly was pleasure meeting and hosting your family.
Jem P
5.0
8/16/2022
One week prior to my family event, Mr. Mark Hardin came to the rescue! The timing of his availability was not only perfect but his presentation of services, set-up and emceeing ski...
lls exceeded my expectations and my family's expectations as well. He is very professional, his music set-up is very sleek, modern and clean-looking and he was simply amazing to work with. Our event was "on the fly" which had some changes but he handled it all very naturally and calmly, not showing any stress whatsoever. It helped a lot that he was very familiar with the Sacramento venue and super efficient with taking care of his part of the party. He's very intuitive with keeping the party timeline running smoothly by sticking to the plan or will make sure to check with you on song approvals. My dad rarely makes comments especially about parties but he happily said "Everyone really enjoyed the party, dancing and even the DJ did a great job!" If that's a win in my dad's book, then we highly recommend hiring Mark for your memorable event!
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 08/17/2022
Hi Jammie, Thank you for this fabulous review. We live for helping make best days for our ...
clients. I think when you acknowledged your dad had a great time is precious and that’s why we do what we do.
Rebecca & Racin C
5.0
6/23/2022
Mark was absolutely phenomenal! We had guests ranging from toddler to upper 80’s, and everyone had a blast. The dance floor was packed all night long! We strongly recommend for any...
one looking for a memorable event!!!
Michelle M
5.0
6/21/2022
We cannot express how amazing Mark was to work with! So many guests along with our entire wedding party had so much fun with Mark. His pre-event planning is meticulous, his energy ...
is uplifting, and the music from the ceremony to the reception was perfect. Thank you Mark for making our dream wedding a reality. We Highly Recommend A Big Ticket Experience!
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 06/21/2022
Hello Michelle, thank you for your review. I’m glad your family and friends really enjoyed...
your absolutely unforgettable wedding. I find that most couples love we are so meticulous when gathering itinerary information. It is our passion to make sure everything is absolutely perfect.
Dan S
5.0
6/15/2022
We had DJ Demetre host our wedding in our back yard. Now our wedding was not conventional, as we’re not convention people, but he rolled with the punches and helped us along every ...
step of the way. Mark was phenomenal and gave us everything we wanted in a DJ service. ZWe highly recommend A Big-Ticket Sound Experience to all!
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 06/15/2022
Hi Dan and Kristina, We believe the most important thing is to listen you our customers an...
d do everything in our power to make their dreams a reality. We wish you a lifetime of happiness in your journey through marriage.
Lauren Kathleen R
5.0
6/13/2022
Mark was the perfect DJ for our wedding! He was professional, fun, and got things back on track when we got off schedule. A lot of guests commented on how much they enjoyed his emc...
eeing and music. Definitely recommend!
Kathy M
5.0
5/16/2022
We hired Mark to DJ our daughter’s wedding a couple weeks ago. He did a fantastic job hosting and keeping the energy up. The dance floor always had people on it. Our nephew worked ...
with Mark to surprise our daughter by doing a karaoke style serenade of the Backstreet Boys for her. There was plenty laughter, excitement, and a fun filled night. Mark is so easy to work with leading up to the big day. He listens to what you want, provides options when you aren’t sure what you want, and then delivers. We feel blessed that we stumbled upon his page. We would highly recommend him to our friends and family. Thank you Mark!
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 05/16/2022
Hi Kathy, thanks for the wonderful words. Yes, the Backstreet Boys was impromptu and so mu...
ch fun. It was a pleasure working with you and Mike to insure Eric’s and Stephanie’s wedding was beyond perfect. We are wishing them the best…
Brittany D
5.0
2/02/2022
We were so happy with Mark and we cannot recommend him enough! He went above and beyond to help make our day extra special. He was super easy to work with throughout the entire pro...
cess and it took a lot of stress off of me. The entertainment he provided at the wedding was amazing and I have gotten so many compliments on how great a wedding it was. I cannot recommend Mark enough. Seriously -- hire him and you will not be disappointed!
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 02/02/2022
Hi Brittany, thank you for the wonderful review. We are one of those in the industry of he...
lping make “Best days” for couples like yourselves. It makes my day that you and Spenser had a great time.
Bruna D
5.0
1/20/2022
Mark has been so incredible through the whole wedding process. He was the DJ/MC for our daughter's wedding. I have never been to an event that has been so seamless and timely wit...
h everything. We have had continued calls for many days complimenting us on the wedding. Mark goes above and beyond. He even showed up for the rehearsal ceremony and had some great constructive ideas. There was never any stress or anything to worry about. He created a QR code at the reception where people could upload their photos from their phones and he would display them on his screen instantly. Lights and sound were amazing. Thank you Mark. Brittany and Spenser could not have been happier!
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 01/20/2022
Hi Bruna, Thank you for the heartfelt review. Reviews from Mother of the Bride are so incr...
edibly priceless. Spenser and Brittany are an amazing couple, and I wish them the best forever 🤗🥰🤗
Marisa O
5.0
5/10/2010
He did a GREAT job. He kept things flowing without being too intrusive. He was very entertaining without being obnoxious. He spent a lot of time with us and wanted to make sure ...
he played everything we wanted. He even made us a CD of all specific songs we wanted played. He was very good at reading the guests with what genre of music people responded to and played more of that genre. I couldn't have been happier with our choice!
Lianne M
5.0
5/10/2010
Mark was wonderful. He has good suggestions on order and song choice. He is also a wonderful MC and kept the party moving along. He's easy to work with and will do his best to acco...
mmodate your song choices.
Cynthia A
5.0
5/10/2010
He was awesome he took over and helped coordinate.. Rehearsal and Wedding Everyone loved him;I do have a thing bad to say
Ross W
5.0
9/24/2007
Everyone loved him - he coordinated our rehearsal, got everyone involved and happy @ reception, kept the whole thing flowing very nicely, did all that was asked of him.
annika b
4.0
9/08/2007
lots of variety, catered to our guests requests;he put some things into our reception (like having both my husband and I make speeched) and didn't tell us about it.
Response from A Big-Ticket Sound Experience on 09/26/2022
Hi Annika, Once the toasts are given, it is extremely common that the couples thank guests...
or make any mentions of those family and friends who have helped make their day so special. I would have never considered a couple would not want to say thanks. Now, within our virtual planner, couples can opt out of speaking at their own weddings.
Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
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