A Ran Music Service
About This Vendor
ENTICING EVERYONE TO HIT THE DANCE FLOOR!
At A Ran Music Service, we solve our clients’ biggest worry: “But, will my guests dance?” We dance guests out! Even those reluctant “non-dancers” will be compelled to join the dance floor for the entire evening, never looking for their seat again, and “living it up” on that dance floor the entire night. We’re music lovers and musicians- we know a thing or two about composing a captivating and irresistible playlist that incorporates personal song selections into your unique event. Plan: We select songs that bring even the most varied groups of people together. The key is PERSONALIZATION and infusing songs that BRIDGE together different genres, no matter how opposite they may be. Songs effortlessly flow from one to the next- keeping your guests dancing without interruption. Our Promise: Your event is of the highest importance. Our team of Platinum Level Professional DJs are ready to make your next event fun and memorable. We are prepared and in-tune with both our clients’ vision as well as the nuances of the venue. Our Values: Integrity, responsiveness, respect, and full focus on you and your guests from inquiry to the last song. Our Awards & Accolades: ' The Better Business Bureau's Torch Award of Ethics Finalists'- 2022 & 2021, 'The Knot's Pick- Best of Weddings'- 2022 & 2019, National Business Man of the Year from U.S. Congress, A+ Rating with The Better Business Bureau, All 5-Star Ratings (Nothing Less) from our Clients, Preferred DJs for Summit Manor Reception House, Nominated for 'The Twin Cities Family Business Awards' in 2018 & 2019
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Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Equipment
Sound Equipment
Music Genres
African, Bollywood, Celtic, Classical, Country, Dance, Disco, EDM, Flamenco, Folk, Hip-Hop, Indian, Jazz, Latin, Mariachi, Polka, Pop, R&B, Rock, World Music
Music Services
MC Services, Recorded Music, Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Reception
Awards and Affiliations
A Ran Music Service Reviews
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If you are looking for a DJ for your event that will keep people going all through your event, A Ran Music Service is the way to go! We picked A Ran Music Service for our wedding reception for several reasons, but the biggest reason was that, e...
ven through email, we could feel how personable and excited for our event they were! It is completely worth your time to at least reach out to Niki and her team! Niki was always so timely in responding to our questions, often within a couple of hours! There was very little stress involved with planning the DJ portion of the night because this team was so timely, responsive, and willing to work with different things that were brought up. We didn't want a DJ that felt like a "cookie cutter" DJ. My biggest fear for our reception was that music would be playing but people would not be dancing. We wanted a DJ that was going to truly care about the vibe we wanted for our reception and would be able to make the guests want to be on the dance floor and not leave. We got all of that and more with A Ran Music Service. After the reception ended, that was the first thing that many of our guests commented on, saying the DJ was excellent, played fantastic music, and they made such a great night and one of the best weddings they had ever been to. Do not count this DJ out just because they might have the number of reviews that other DJs do on. Take the time to reach out to this team. We would 100%, without a doubt, hire this team again if we had to do everything over, or even if we plan another event down the road. Thank you A Ran Music Service for making our night the best it could have been!
They did a fantastic job of making the planning process virtually stress-free and brought the energy on the day of our wedding. Our guests were dancing all night long and it was an absolute blast thanks to A Ran Music.
Niki, Ran, and Faylon were absolutely wonderful to work with. We had so many last minute pivots the day of our wedding due to the weather and they helped make sure everything went smoothly. I specifically chose them for our wedding since we wer...
e blending multiple cultures together and I wanted a DJ who could bring people to the dance floor whether we were blasting a classic 2000s jam or top Bollywood hit. Such a great family who were just the nicest people to work with, I would hire them again in a heart beat! I strongly recommend using their services if you want a DJ who will work to capture your style into your big day and give you a truly special experience! Thank you all so much for everything!
Niki and her team are awesome. Don’t hesitate to go with them. They are so wonderful and amazing they made our special day even more special by going over and beyond. Our guests love them so much… the music was great, they know what the vibes a...
re and were able to make it so much fun.
What an amazing group to work with. We can’t say enough good things about A Ran Music. From the moment we met til the moment the music stopped, Niki, Faylon and Ran worked hard to make sure our night was as magical as possible. They worked with...
us to cater to our wide and eclectic musics tastes and even had some great suggestions we had forgotten about. If you’re looking for a DJ service that knows how to work a room while also keeping the spotlight on you, then look no further. We loved them so much we made them a part of the family from that day forward. They are sincerely just a great group of people, and their amazing DJ skills were just an added bonus!
Response from the Vendor on 11/18/2021
Tony- your review made our day! Words can't express what an amazing experience it was to not only DJ for your wedding ceremony and reception, but to meet and become friends with you, your amazing wife, and your families. Looking forward to ge...
tting together- hopefully in the near future!
My partner and I were in a bind after our previous DJ ended up cancelling on us a couple of weeks before our wedding, and A Ran came through for us in a big way! Not only did they travel up to Duluth, but they made us feel as if we had been wor...
king with them all along! Niki was so kind and helpful throughout the entire process. We really enjoyed being able to discuss our music tastes in detail prior to the wedding. Thank you so much A Ran!!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/10/2021
Autum and Isa- you two are so awesome. With a gothic garden theme and a love of both metal and EDM music, your wedding reception is one we won't forget! When we heard your previous DJ was no longer servicing your wedding, we were so glad tha...
t we were available! We felt a connection to you both and really enjoyed getting to know you during our brainstorming session. You deserved to celebrate BIG and we're so glad that we could be a part of that celebration.
A Ran Music Service is something special! They have an amazing ability to read the crowd and keep the party going! I was especially blown away by the way they run their business. As someone who hates feeling unorganized and unprepared, A Ran Mu...
sic service was everything I needed in a DJ. I was always able to count on a quick response during the planning and on the day of they were able to seamlessly go with the flow whenever there was a slight change in plans. Thanks for a great time!
Response from the Vendor on 11/18/2021
Claudia- it was such a pleasure working with you! From the initial phone call to the final dance, we are so happy that you chose our services and we we had the honor of celebrating with you. Thank you for your glowing review. Wishing you and...
your hubby love, laughter, and happily ever after.
Niki and all at A Ran were amazing to work with throughout the entire process. We came in with some eclectic music choices that we wanted to hear and they were able to meet all of our requests. Niki even took the time to fill in the gaps with o...
ther song suggestions and make the soundtrack flow throughout the night. We appreciated the personal touch and the flexibility. Communication was great throughout and we owe a big thank you to A Ran Music Service for making our day so special. Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 08/31/2021
Thanks for the review, Trent! Being "music junkies", it's always fun for us when a couple has eclectic music choices. We are so glad that we were able to honor your requests and create a fun evening for you and all of your guests. Wishing yo...
u all the best!
We were blown away by the service from A Ran Music for our wedding! We hugely appreciated how flexible they were with changing our wedding date due to the COVID pandemic, and we were so touched when they went above and beyond by working with us...
to incorporate Korean and Taiwanese music into their playlists, which was important to us to include our heritages on our big day. And of course once dancing started, they nailed the mood of the crowd and the dance floor was packed! Would definitely go with A Ran again if we had to do it all over.
Response from the Vendor on 08/27/2021
Alex & Erica- we LOVED working with you! What an amazing wedding filled with culture, fun, family, and LOTS of dancing! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your celebration. Wishing you both all the best for all the years to come.
A Ran are the best! We are so grateful that we found Niki, Faylon, and Ran to DJ our wedding in St. Paul in June. We originally booked them for a 2020 wedding and when we had to reschedule for 2021, they were so understanding and made reschedul...
ing a breeze. They are knowledgeable about every genre of music and they have an incredible selection in their catalogue. We have a wide range of tastes in music and Niki spent the time to go through all our songs and our guest's songs requests. Niki talked through each song with us and really helped us pick songs that would fit best the vibe of the wedding and flow with the rest of the music, while still ensuring that our favorites and special requests were well represented. In addition we had live music performers during the ceremony and cocktail hour and A Ran were at the venue early to set up and test the audio equipment for the string quartet and a guitar/vocal performance. They also coordinated (in semi-secret) with the best man for a surprise musical performance during the toasts! A Ran are truly a joy to work with and they went the extra mile to make our wedding the most magical day. Throughout it all, they were attentive, kind, charming, and very generous with their time. You won't be disappointed!
Response from the Vendor on 08/23/2021
Thank you for your very kind words, Rachel! It was SO MUCH FUN celebrating with you and Carl as well as your guests! When COVID forced you to reschedule, you were absolute champs. We knew that through working together and great communication...
, you'd be able to party after all. All the ways that you incorporated your styles, personalities, humor, family traditions, and heritage through music was wonderful, unique and exciting. We are so thankful to have worked with you!
Couldn't be happier! One of top vendors of the day. Niki was awesome to work with and dealt with our vague and weird music choices effortlessly (hopefully). Sound quality and selection was perfect. Thanks again for a wonderful night (the sup...
rise at the end of the night blew our minds!!)
Response from the Vendor on 08/10/2021
Hello, Eric! We are so thrilled that you consider us one of your top vendors! It was an absolute joy and pleasure working with you and Teresa- ESPECIALLY since we were able to incorporate some lesser known bands and artists to give your event...
some of your personality and style. :) Cheers to love, laughter, and happily ever after. PS: Hope you enjoy your personalized gift for many years to come.
Working with Niki at A Ran set the standard for working with all of our vendors. She was so attentive to detail, super responsive, excellent overall communication, and really led us through all the decisions on music. She made every effor...
t to help us think through the music that would make our day special for the bride and groom and not just a generic playlist. On the day - she was just as lovely as I expected - professional and friendly. Was able to adjust with schedule and plan changes as they came up. She is one of those vendors you can absolutely count on, start to finish, and not have to worry at all. Honestly - you couldn't be in better hands.
She read the room throughout the night and catered to the likes of the crowd and created an excellent party vibe. We had music from the Rat Pack during cocktail hour, to strings during dinner, to a full on dance party that worked for the 20 something crowd as well as the 50+ crowd. Truly a great night!
Response from the Vendor on 08/10/2021
Kathryn- working so closely with you and your lovely daughter, Claudia, was such a delight! Having such varied age groups present as guests made it fun for us- as we were able to play quite the variety. :) Thank you to you and your family for...
allowing us the honor of celebrating with you all. Wishing you all the best!
We had the most excellent time working with Nikki at A Ran Music leading up to our wedding! We had several date changes due to Covid, and she was flexible and gracious and worked with us to make our occasion better than we could have expected. ...
A Ran handled everything flawlessly, from setting up a PA outside for the ceremony to finding just the right tunes for the dancing inside. Their enthusiasm for our party was most apparent, and they took such overt pleasure in seeing our guests enjoying themselves! At the end, they gave us a personal card, a CD of our wedding mix, and a jump drive with even more music they thought we'd like.
We can't recommend them enough!
Response from the Vendor on 07/22/2021
Doug & Andrea~ It was an honor to be a part of your event! You two have the most amazing friends and family members and it was a joy to meet and celebrate with them as well as yourselves. Cheers to love, laughter, and happily ever after.
We loved working with A Ran Music Service! Very affordable and super professional. They are experts at reading the room so they can keep the dancing going through out the night. They added personal touches too, for example, one of our toasts me...
ntioned that we were Harry Potter fans, so they quickly found music from the movies and played it during dinner!
Response from the Vendor on 09/23/2020
Annika and Lucas~ We enjoyed working with you both, so very much! It was fun to be able to incorporate your interests, hobbies, and personality into your wedding. You're such an amazing couple and your wedding guests and families are amazing...
, too. Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day!
Niki was great and easy to work with!
We had an excellent selection of music to choose from and she and her team were quick and efficient with set up and take down. The music was as requested- not too loud and full of fun variety.
She met and ...
exceeded all of our expectations!
Thank you!
Response from the Vendor on 01/27/2020
Rachel~ it was an honor! It was a joy to celebrate with you, your friends, and your family. We loved all of the interaction! It was so cute watching all of the young kids (and those who are young at heart) dance to 'Baby Shark' and 'Let it ...
Go'. We will also never forget how adorable your Anniversary Dance was and the advice from the couple that had been married the longest: "Find someone with a giggle!" Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day!
Oh my goodness! I could not say enough great things about ARan! My wedding got delayed by 1.5 hours due to shuttle bus driver deciding to quit and not pick up my guests. Aran was so patient and even stayed an hour longer than they were suppo...
sed to. Niki is super organized and helps to keep you on track! They did such a great job - I would HIGHLY recommend!!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/06/2019
Kyssie- it was our pleasure. We weren't going to let a late shuttle ruin the fun. :) We loved your $ dance of songs comprised of your family's first dances & seeing how close you two are to your families. All our best.
We LOVED working with Niki, Ran & Faylon from A Ran Music Service!! We looked at a few other vendors but once we sat down with Niki and Ran...it was no contest and we instantly knew they were the ones for our wedding. We walked away from our fi...
rst meeting thinking...wow they will be so much fun and they truly were. As most couples probably say...music and dancing was a very important part of our day. We wanted our guests to hear songs that brought back memories of years past mixed in with fun songs from today. Niki and Ran took this as a challenge to put together a wonderful mix of songs for the dinner and the reception. We had folks dancing through every song with smiles ear to ear. Such a fun night!
As far as appointments and planning, this was all easy and organized by Niki. She answered all emails within the day even within hours which was very helpful. They provide a large listing of music they have which allowed us to get ideas on formats and styles to choose from. We were given the option of free downloads with the package we had plus they have different lighting and sound (bigger speakers, etc) to choose from. They helped us choose the best package which was perfect for our venue. Just right for the size of our venue and not over the top like you see at some weddings. We had so many compliments on the music and walked with not only a great reception but also some new friends. Do not hesitate on making a decision to use A Ran Music Service....they will accommodate and make your day extra special!!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/03/2019
Missy- we had a BLAST DJ-ing! Being able to mix songs from different eras and genres in with current music was a really fun challenge for us and, you're right, it brings back some really great memories for everyone. The epic dance battle has ...
to be one of my favorite DJ memories. It was an honor to service your event and we are so happy to have made new friends with you both.
We had a small wedding (55 guests) at the Bakken Museum this summer. We we're nervous about the DJ searching process because we wanted to find a DJ that understood the scale, setting and mood of our wedding. Niki and Ran both assured us that th...
ey love doing both small and large events. They had a small event package that worked perfectly for our wedding and we received so many compliments from our guests about the music selection A Ran played throughout the evening. I was most nervous about the dancing part of our reception and worried that none of our guests would want to get out on the dance floor. But thanks to the encouragement they received for Niki and Ran and the awesome music they chose our guests danced the night away!
Response from the Vendor on 08/28/2019
Jae~ with such a wonderful, historic venue, it was very important to us to respect the space and ambience of such a beautiful place. We were so happy that we had the perfect package to accomodate! Your guests were so wonderful and we really e...
njoyed your wedding. They were all such troopers! One of the hottest days of the year and they still danced all night long. :) It was a pleasure and an honor to DJ your event.
These guys were amazing! Met with us a couple weeks before the wedding and really took our tastes into consideration with what they played. The dance was so much fun! Really on the ball, great communication, and just super friendly. Highly reco...
mmend!
Response from the Vendor on 07/13/2019
Anna- it was a pleasure to DJ for your wedding reception! Both you and Brett had such a vast knowledge of different genres and diverse taste in music, making it all the more fun for us to be able to mix it up and incorporate some songs that ar...
e truly hidden gems. Wishing you all the best.
A Ran did a great job for our daughter's wedding.; I would recommend them without any hesitation.
Niki was great to work with; she was patient, helpful, and flexible during the planning as well as on the wedding day. She and her colleagues wer...
e on-site and ready to go well in advance of when they needed to be.
I particularly appreciated the way A Ran worked with me for best use of the mic during my reading. They spent a fair amount of time with me to identify the best placement as well as to teach me the best way to speak into the mic. My initial test didn't go very well; however, as a result of their guidance, everyone was able to hear and understand everything I said during the ceremony.
Our daughter had a themed wedding and selected a song to match her theme. Niki searched and found additional songs to match the theme, just an extra touch.
We received several compliments from guests on the music.
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2019
Pat- it was an honor and pleasure to DJ for Mandy & David's wedding. We especially loved the 'Alice in Wonderland' theme and all of the special details that went into the decorations. Your reading was a very personal and unique part of the ce...
remony. It was important that it was heard. :) We are always happy to assist and wish you and yours all the best.
Absolutely PERFECT!
A Ran Music Service made my wedding service, cocktail reception, and dance exactly what I was envisioning - and on short notice! Niki provided a guide for me to fill out ahead of time with cues for music, speaking roles, amb...
iance desired during different parts of the day, etc. It made planning the ceremony a breeze! The day of, the crew was dressed professionally and were 100% prepared for all of their music cues. I was able to choose from a HUGE, but not overwhelming, library of songs and had a few added for when our guests were being seated and during the reception.
At the dance, which was at a different location from the ceremony, they were able to read the mood of the crowd perfectly and chose songs that kept the dance floor filled the entire night!!
At the end of the evening, they gave me a CD with all of the songs I had requested for special moments during the day. It was a wonderful token from them and I love listening to our wedding songs in my car!
I HIGHLY recommend A Ran Music Service. They are skilled, professional, fun, have affordable pricing, and are easy to work with.
Thank you for helping make my wedding perfect!!
Response from the Vendor on 02/05/2019
Ana~ Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear that we made your vision a reality. It was such a beautiful ceremony and fun dance. We loved all of the personal touches that were added and really enjoyed working with you during the p...
lanning and then watching it all unfold.
A Ran Music Service was very polite and professional to work with. Niki answered all of our questions well during our meeting with her, and they comforted us throughout the process that the day was going to go smoothly. From providing music and...
mixing live music in our outdoor ceremony, to playing fun music at our barn reception, A Ran Music Service was great to work with.
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2018
Anita~ it was wonderful working with you! We know that a wedding involves many details and moving parts. We come well prepared and assure the couple that everything is taken care of on our end so that all they have to do is enjoy their specia...
l day. :)
A Ran Music Service was very great at making our wedding day go smoothly! They were able to seamlessly transition from playing music cues in an outdoor ceremony, along with mixing live music, to having music for the reception and dance! Overall...
, they displayed professionalism and commitment to excellence throughout the whole day!
Response from the Vendor on 10/29/2018
Thank you for your review, Peter! It was a beautiful outdoor ceremony and the reception was a blast. It was an honor to be a part of your wedding day. :)
A Ran Music provided the music and dj service for TWO weddings for our sons this summer & fall! Both were fabulous events, made even better by the professional and friendly service that Ran, Niki and Faylon provided! They arrived early, set u...
p everything in plenty of time. The sound systems worked flawlessly. Their song choices and emcee-ing were exactly what we asked for and kept the evenings flowing smoothly and helped make it lots of fun for everyone attending. I especially love that they are flexible and cater exactly to the wishes of the couple. I highly recommend this talented and friendly team for any event you may have!
Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2018
Sherry~ it was a delight to DJ both weddings! We are honored to have been able to provide services and loved working with your family.
They did a fantastic job! They were incredibly professional and had a lot of experience to help me feel like I could leave the night in their hands. Awkward silence was one thing I absolutely did not want and I didn’t have any! Highly recommend...
ed!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/19/2018
Thank you, Beth! We have a company rule: no dead air unless an announcement is being made. This keeps everything flowing and creates a comfortable ambiance.
A Ran Music Service did a fantastic time at our wedding. We had our service in one room and reception in another. They brought two systems and had them ready to go in a couple of hours. We didn’t have dancing so we asked for more diner music an...
d they delivered. It was a great night, they were very professional and they did everything we asked for. They did music, made all cues, MC’ed, and even found time to positively interact with guests when time allowed. We also made some minor adjustments to time and they were able to handle all the curve balls we threw at them. If you are looking for some on time, professional DJs, these guys can do it!
Response from the Vendor on 10/19/2018
Thank you, Matt! There are always moving pieces in a wedding and we pride ourselves on being able to accomodate the couple no matter what.
A Ran Music Service was professional, punctual and fun! They worked very closely with the bride and groom as well as myself, the event coordinator, in order to bring about a great wedding day for the couple. The whole team took directions and a...
lterations very smoothly. They were quick to ask questions and if the first response was incorrect, they gladly adjusted to the new instructions. Lastly, they deeply cared about every detail of their job. The DJ who announced names of the wedding party during the entrance made a point to double check with everyone in the wedding party that she was pronouncing their names correctly. Overall the team was wonderful to work with and everyone enjoyed the music late into the night.
Response from the Vendor on 10/10/2018
Elizabeth~ it was a pleasure to work with you! Communication is key, especially during a wedding. :) The ceremony and reception went so smoothly and we had so much fun with the guests.
Ran & Niki were so great! They took a few hours out of their evening the week before our wedding to come to our venue and check things out. Not only were they extremely confident in our venue and how things were going to Run, they were so frien...
dly and personable. The Music on our wedding day was perfect. Something that stuck out to us was our dinner music. We had Donatelli’s (Italian mean) they played Frank Sinatra During dinner. It was so fitting for our meal. Music after dinner was a blast. They do a great job feelings out the vibes of our guests. Also, they are very relaxed and do things on your time. No schedule needed. You tell them when you are ready for dances, speaches, announcements, Etc. we would HIGHLY recommend A Ran Music!! 👍🏻👍🏻
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2018
Kylie & Nick~ It was an honor to DJ your ceremony and reception! It was also a pleasure getting to meet your family and see their beautiful home and lake property. It made for the perfect setting for your wedding. Thank you for choosing A Ra...
n Music Service.
Ran & Niki were so great! They took a few hours out of their evening the week before our wedding to come to our venue and check things out. Not only were they extremely confident in our venue and how things were going to Run, they were so frien...
dly and personable. The Music on our wedding day was perfect. Something that stuck out to us was our dinner music. We had Donatelli’s (Italian mean) they played Frank Sinatra During dinner. It was so fitting for our meal. Music after dinner was a blast. They do a great job feeling out the vibes of our guests. Also, they are very relaxed and do things on your time. No schedule needed. You tell them when you are ready for dances, speaches, announcements, Etc. we would HIGHLY recommend A Ran Music!! 👍🏻👍🏻
A Ran is organized, professional, well priced and really good at reading their crowd. They were easy to work with, downloaded our preferred songs - they offer 5 downloads for free, but they also send you their entire music library, so you can p...
lan ahead with songs you like. They also have you complete a form that allows you to choose songs for them to play and songs for them to avoid. I was most impressed however, that they really understood what songs to play to keep our crowd on the dance floor. Best of all, they made us a cd of some of the songs of our wedding including our First Dance, Last Dance, FOB and MOB dance songs. A sweet gesture that we will play to remind us of the day.
Response from the Vendor on 07/09/2018
Caroline~ We very much enjoyed servicing your wedding! Your family and friends were so much fun and they just kept dancing! You also had some of the cutest little ones in attendance. We hope that we made your day memorable. Cheers, and be...
st wishes.
I can’t tell you how amazing these people are! So friendly and patient. They make sure that you are happy with everything and they answer to you in a matter of no time! The music that was played at the wedding was amazing! Thank you guys so muc...
h!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2018
It was our pleasure, Renee. We had so much fun with your friends and family.
They did a FANTASTIC job at my reception. They kept things moving and got people out on the floor. One of the guests are even issuing them at an upcoming event!
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2018
Thank you, Ashley. We love to see the dance floor nice and full. :)
We are so beyond thankful to A Ran music service. They were wonderful and made our wedding perfect. They provided the best service to us and even helped out throughout the night. They played a great variety of music to keep our dance floor PACK...
ED! They also were flexible and took song requests throughout the night. Niki was great to work with and responded right away to any questions I had. They were beyond professional and helpful. We would HIGHLY recommend them! We are so glad they were a part of our big day!
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2018
Thank you, Taylor. It was so fun to be able to play such a wide variety of music. Your guests were so much fun.
A Ran is awesome. Not just in their professional performance but in the highly personalized touches and care to detail that make your event into "The Event".
We recently contracted them for our wedding and were pretty nervous about our big da...
y. Each of them were so helpful and accommodating from the beginning consultation thru the reception finale.
They do not take their jobs lightly and are always willing to jump in and help in any capacity to make certain everything is flawless. You cannot provide customer service of this caliber without truly loving what you do and caring about each individual client's needs.
Large event or small, do not make a mistake and book anyone else. A Ran Music will exceed all of your expectations.
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2018
Daren~ thank you for the glowing review. We understand that you and your wife had a vision for your wedding and we wanted to honor that vision. We had so much fun with the Starwars theme, special songs, and great interaction that we had with ...
you, your lovely wife, and all of your guests.
We are so happy that we picked A Ran for our wedding, from the moment that we met them we knew they were the right choice. Nikki was so very helpful and accommodating. Our friends and family are still talking about how unique and personalize...
d we made our wedding day. From the music that was played during the ceremony , our first dance, the last dance of the night and everything in between. We can not thank you enough for helping us make our day amazing.
Travis and Jeanne Maahs
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2018
Thank you, Jeanne & Travis. It was a pleasure working with you from beginning to end.
We had the crew at A Ran DJ our wedding this past July at Summit Manor Reception House in St. Paul. The DJ was actually one of the vendors we were most nervous about because, from what we could tell, they all seemed the same (and mediocre). W...
hen we received the recommendation to try A Ran, we met with them and were immediately impressed. Beyond just knowing their stuff, they seemed to have a passion for music, a love of their job, and seemed really keen on personalizing the experience. As a plus, they have a personal relationship with Summit Manor, so they knew the rather unique venue space very well. After the first meeting, we continued to be impressed with the company (especially Nikki who is the main contact). She is very responsive to emails, cares a lot about making the experience unique to you, is highly professional, and is generally just great to work with. Because the music was so important to us, we still were not 100% sure how it would go on the big day. Well, it couldn’t have gone better! A Ran did both the ceremony and reception seamlessly. On top of this, they were just really on-top of making sure everything went smoothly (at one point I saw one of them cleaning up spilled drinks on the dance floor). We were incredibly impressed at how well they were able to make our wedding music fun for both of us as well as our guests when our music tastes are so different from each other and most of the guests. We highly recommend A Ran!!
Here are some benefits of going with them:
Very professional, Eager to give assistance and recommendations ,Easy to work with, Unique company (They aren’t some large company that will give you some random DJ. They have been doing this a long time, and you can meet with them before your wedding.), Customized to you (You won’t have to hear the same songs that are at every wedding ever if you don’t want to.), 3 Djs (for the price of one) will work your event, Reasonably priced and affordable, Will go above and beyond the day of your wedding
Response from the Vendor on 12/12/2016
Thank you so much for your recommendation as well as your glowing, detailed review. It was a pleasure working with you both. It is always enjoyable to be able to select and play music from our library that is unique. Wishing you both all the...
best.
It has been a few years since our wedding and we so often look back with fond memories of the big day. A Ran was a major part of the success. As someone in the wedding business when it came to my big day we were very picky about everything. ...
We had seen it all and wanted the best... A Ran never let us down!
I first met A Ran Music Service when they were working as DJs at our venue and was impressed from the very beginning with their attention to detail, positive attitude, and genuine concern for the best possible outcome for the client. They were on time, organized, and worked very well with our staff. When a last minute change occurred regarding the sound for the client's wedding ceremony, their response was, "Not a problem. We have it covered." Once the dance started, it was clear that they knew how to work a crowd and get everyone on the floor in a fun, but professional manner. They truly made the night. We are proud to have them on our preferred vendor list and I even hired them for my wedding!
Truly... If you are looking for a DJ company that not only wants your guests to have fun. A Ran is for you. They are professional almost to a fault and have nothing but the best for you in mind. We were so proud to look at all of our wedding pictures and see so many people dancing and having so much fun.
Ran is a class act top to bottom!
-David M., Owner of Summit Manor
Response from the Vendor on 12/12/2016
We fondly remember your wedding as well, David. It was a beautiful celebration and we were more than honored that you selected our company to be your DJ service. Thank you for your review. We feel very grateful to be able to partner with som...
eone that is so highly respected in the wedding industry. We look forward to many more events together at your magnificent establishment.
We were so happy with A Ran!!!!
From the first moment we called to the last dance all was perfect. They made our dream wedding at Summit Manor all we hoped it would be. They are so nice and seem so willing to do anything to make the receptio...
n better.
We did have them play the music for our ceremony as well as dance and everything was flawless and fun. Fun is the word... wow did they get everyone out on the dance floor.
Highly recommend!!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/12/2016
Thank you so much! Our philosophy is that we are having fun only if you and your guests are having fun. We are so glad that we were able to make your event everything that you wanted it to be.
They were so wonderful and so easy to work with! We (the wedding party)were running a bit late and they were all so patient and let us do our thing and just started everything when we were ready! Niki was really great with communicating before ...
and during the wedding! They played awesome music and came up with alternative things because we didn't do the dollar dance so we did dollar kisses instead of glass clinging! It was very creative and a wonderful alternative!
Response from the Vendor on 10/22/2016
Thank you so much for your compliments and kind words. We had a wonderful time entertaining you and your guests. It was a pleasure to work with you both.
We recently got married and we cannot say enough good things about A Ran Music Service. They did an amazing job! The dinner music was just right and it was at the perfect volume the whole night, they played great songs and had great sound quali...
ty. They were able to "read" the crowd and see that there were a lot of swing dancers, and immediately played songs to fit that style. My brother, who was the MC for the reception (not affiliated with A Ran) said they were super easy to work with and coordinate the evening. We greatly appreciated all their work and Niki does an excellent job with all the details prior to the reception. My wife and I planned our own wedding, and with Niki taking such good care at her end, we didn't have to worry about anything. I would definitely use them again in an event. Thank you for making our day special!
Response from the Vendor on 10/20/2016
It was our pleasure! We feel that each event is unique and it is our job to make it a memorable one by engaging you and your guests from the beginning until the night ends. We look forward to the opportunity to entertain you and your friends/...
family again in the future!
My name is Jamie McCarthy, I have experienced many evenings including wedding parties with the Ran Music Service. They are very engaging and exciting too listen to because they play upbeat fun music, enjoy what they do, and enjoy the people. Kn...
owing them for a lengthly time, I can confirm their love for music as family and friends. It is what they do for enjoyment and livelihood. They are very good at it. Thank you for the opportunity to give them my thumbs up.
Response from the Vendor on 10/20/2016
Thank you, Jamie! It is always nice to see you at events and was a pleasure to DJ your wedding, as well.
You made our 50th wedding anniversary very special. Would not have been the same with out you! The music was exactly what I wanted. Could not have been any better. Thank you so much!
Response from the Vendor on 09/26/2016
It was truly our honor. It was beautiful to witness the love between you two and to assist with your celebration.
I recently got married and we cannot say enough good things about A Ran Music Service. We knew at our wedding not a lot of people were going to be dancing and that we didn't want the music so loud that we weren't able to hear when we were talki...
ng to our guests. They did an amazing job! The music was the perfect volume the whole night, they played great songs and had great sound quality. They engaged the kids that were dancing, which everyone thought was adorable. Also, my husband and I don't like speaking in front of people, they did all the announcing for the dinner and dances, which we greatly appreciated and Niki did a great job speaking. I would definitely use them again in an event. Thank you for making our day special!
Response from the Vendor on 09/23/2016
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. We believe that while we provide entertainment, it is also important to be mindful of your guests and allow you to visit with them without the music being overbearing. You had the cutest lit...
tle ones at your wedding reception. Thank you for allowing us to interact with them. It was a joy to DJ for you both!
Incredibly attentive, respectful, and thoughtful. We hired a Ran Music Service for our reception at the Afton House Inn back in 2012. They catered to our music needs by offering a variety of music for the different generations and types of frie...
nds we had at our event. They were professional and surprisingly creative in making our night special. Everything went off without a hitch and everyone enjoyed the night. They even made my grandmother feel special when I requested they play a song her and I used to dance to together in the car. She was brought to tears and words couldn't describe how grateful I was. I would recommend them again and again! A+ vendor!
Response from the Vendor on 10/13/2015
Tabitha- it was an honor to DJ your wedding. Your group of friends and family were truly wonderful people. We love the variety and the opportunity to mix up the music so that everyone has fun.
Niki is a wonderful Event Planner and Host! Along with Faylon, Ran and Lori you will receive the utmost attention to details. They are Professional, Caring and Great at what they do. We were so pleased to have them manage all the music for o...
ur daughters Wedding. Sincerest Thanks.
Response from the Vendor on 10/08/2015
Thank you, so much. Details are important to the bride, so they are important to us as well.
I cannot say enough great things about A Ran Music Service! They were so professional and entertaining when they provided music services for my wedding in September. Niki was SO helpful (and patient) helping me with my song selections for my sp...
ecial day. Ran clearly loves what he does and is very passionate about the music and making sure everyone is enjoying themselves. Since they have so much experience within the music and entertainment industry, they were so helpful in keeping us on schedule and making things run seamlessly. I would highly recommend A Ran Music Service for your next event.
Response from the Vendor on 10/05/2015
It was a truly beautiful wedding for a truly beautiful couple. We were more than happy to help and are so glad that you and your friend & family had a great time.
I've been to many events with A Ran Music Service and they're always amazing. Great people, and great music! They always make sure the music is perfect for the event, and are a complete joy to work with. I would highly recommend them for any ev...
ent!
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2018
Thank you! Each event is different and unique, so the music played should vary from event to event. We're so glad that we were able to make your experience a great one.
This was our 5th year of having A Ran music at our event. They are always prompt, courteous, professional and works the crowd. They get the crowd involved and are so very pleasant to work with. Can't wait to have them again next year!
Response from the Vendor on 09/23/2015
Thank you! Repeat customers are the highest form of flattery for us. We're looking forward to next year as well. :)
So talented, so fun, SO GREAT. Highly recommend
Response from the Vendor on 09/23/2015
Thank you for your recommendation. We appreciate your kind words.
We hired A Ran Music for our wedding and they were fantastic! Niki was so easy to work with. We had a chance of rain so they were prepared to do music both inside and out! The whole family is VERY easygoing and ready to "go with the flow". I am...
very appreciative of everything they did! Thank you!
Response from the Vendor on 07/18/2015
Thank you, Sarah! It was our pleasure. Minnesota weather is always unpredictable. We are so glad that the sun stayed and the rain stayed away! It was a beautiful wedding.
We loved working with Niki and Ran! Very fun, professional, attentive, accommodating, and a real joy to work with!! Would highly recommend to anyone!
Response from the Vendor on 05/31/2015
Thank you, very much. It was our pleasure.
Loved these guys!. They were so fun and did an amazing job, contributing to our perfect day! They were so accomodating and helpful. Everything ran so smoothly. They took care of everything!
Response from the Vendor on 05/31/2015
Thank you! We do whatever we can to make your event a successful and memorable one.
Very easy to work with and accomodating
Response from the Vendor on 05/31/2015
Thank you! We know that weddings take a lot of preparation. We do whatever we can to be flexible, accommodating, and make the couple's visions realities.
Contact Info for A Ran Music Service
Servicing the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area
Meet the Team
Niki Frost
Events Director
At A Ran Music Service, our event coordinator and DJ, Niki Frost, will take the time to accommodate you and make sure that every important detail is brought to light during your event. Niki is passionate about music and the wedding industry. "It's an honor to coordinate and DJ a wedding- one of the most beautiful, memorable events in life. When a client chooses us, they are inviting us to be a part of that moment. What an amazing opportunity to assist someone with celebrating!"
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