About this vendor
Aaron Denny is an award-winning Musician and DJ with over 20 years of experience. Aaron provides you with 100% personalized music for your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Packages include a combination of live classical and acoustic music, a full pro DJ service, and Up Lighting.
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- Sound Equipment
Music Genres
- African
- Arabic
- Bluegrass
- Bollywood
- Caribbean
- Celtic
Music Services
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
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Aaron did an amazing job at our wedding in Saturday! He took all of our ideas and requests and made sure to curate the perfect evening with all of our preferences. He was very aware of our timeline and helped keep everything going smoothly. Aaron played acoustic at our cocktail hour and had a DJ set for the reception. We absolutely recommend him!!! Thank you!!
Aaron was great! He was a breeze to work with and all of our guests had an amazing time. He gave great advice based on his experiences, but ultimately deferred to what we wanted and asked of him. The party was bumping the entire time (packed dance floor from wire to wire) and the playlist we developed together was amazing. He was super not cheesy but was fluid and professional throughout the whole night, which was exactly what we were looking for. 10/10 would recommend!
Aaron was so great!! It was wonderful to work with him in the planning process; he took the time to get to know us and helped us plan exactly what worked for us and our venue. His experience was so helpful. He is so talented - he played guitar for both our ceremony and cocktail hour acoustics and it was so wonderful.
We got married in October of 2023 and hired Aaron as our DJ. We were absolutely thrilled with his work! Aaron played acoustic guitar as the bridesmaids, parents, flower girls, and bride (me!) walked down the aisle, and as my husband and I exited. It really added a special touch to the ceremony and I am so glad we chose a DJ who can do live music! I had a small issue with my dress after the ceremony before making the entrance into the reception, so we ran slightly behind schedule, but Aaron kept everything organized and helped keep the guests entertained as they waited for us to enter.
We had a couple of phone calls with him before our big day, and he was extremely kind, professional and reassuring. Before we talked to him I was slightly nervous about the music. My husband and I have extremely different tastes in music, so it seemed like an impossible feat to make sure we both were happy with what was being played. But I felt so much more comfortable after talking to Aaron! He spent an extensive amount of time talking to us about our likes and dislikes in music and assured us that he would be able to play a fair amount of both of our styles.
My other big concern was...what if no one dances? When the day came, Aaron was able to get everyone up and moving, and we had a full dance floor all night! He had a great ability to get a feel for our crowd and know what would bring them to the floor. We all had SUCH a blast dancing to the music that Aaron put together and I am so happy we chose him to be our DJ.
Aaron is extremely talented, kind, and professional and you are missing out if you don't have him as your wedding DJ! Thank you again for everything, Aaron. We had an amazing time dancing and you helped make this the best night of our lives!
Booking Aaron was one of the best vendor choices we made for our wedding! Aaron played amazing live music during the ceremony and dinner, and his DJing kept everyone on the dance floor all night! We had such a great experience working with Aaron and can't wait to find a reason to book with him again!
Aaron's unique packaging of acoustic and DJ services provided an affordable way to incorporate live music into our wedding day. He was very responsive, organized, and detailed through the entire process. During the day of, Aaron kept the events moving and people on the dance floor. Definitely helped to make the day amazing!
A customer/friend told me about DJ Aaron and how wonderful he is as a person and at his job! His reviews are all awesome as well. He was on top of it the second I reached out and booked with him.
Aaron and I had a 2 hour phone conversation a week prior to our wedding to go over every single tiny detail to make sure our wedding day/music was exactly how we wanted it. He played live music (as pictured) during our ceremony and during dinner.
The day I met him in person was the morning of our wedding. He always seemed excited over the phone, but I actually got to witness his full excitement through his facial expressions the second I shook his hand. He was so excited and made our gloomy wedding morning more doable!
The venue we used LOVED DJ Aaron. The owners of the venue stated “most DJs yell and when they’re naming off the wedding party to enter the barn the DJs are usually so loud, but Aaron had the perfect tone.” The venue has also added Aaron to their recommendation list! I have recommended him to multiple people as well. He’s easy going, gives great advice, fun to be around, loves what he does, and everyone loved him! He even talked to my dad for a while about music which my dad loved!
Aaron, thanks for making our wedding memorable!
Aaron was great. He took the time to make sure our wedding was catered to our vision. His attention to detail exceeded our expectations. Our guests raved about his acoustic music during cocktail hour. Aaron was a wonderful MC as well.
Aaron went above and beyond for our wedding! I've had the honor of working with him twice now. Once for a company party and then again for our wedding. He doesn't disappoint! He spends the extra time to make sure every last detail is covered. He's unique in that he can play acoustically, perform DJ services and provide up lighting. Our guests loved watching him perform live on stage during dinner. We will hire Aaron for any functions in the future, he's a pleasure to work with and made both events a huge success. We are still receiving positive feedback from guests! :)
Aaron Denny DJ’ed our August 2022 wedding and did an incredible job! He worked with us to come up with the perfect wedding playlist of all of our (and our guests’) favorite songs. We had a couple of requests day-of that he immediately accommodated, and he did a great job of getting people out on the dance floor.
We also loved that he was able to play live acoustic music during the ceremony and cocktail hour. It created the perfect atmosphere that we wanted, and felt more unique having live music compared to a recording.
Aaron was incredibly helpful in working with us to finalize all of the music details of the wedding, as well as the order of events throughout the entire ceremony and reception, and had very helpful questionnaires and materials from his considerable experience DJing weddings. We highly recommend you book Aaron for your wedding.
When our musicians had to cancel last minute, Aaron stepped in to perform at our ceremony and cocktail hour. I think due to the extenuating circumstances he was willing to learn two songs last minute. Five stars!
I could not have asked for a better DJ than Aaron! People are raving about the music. Every single person hit that dance floor HARD! What a wonderful and byevent we had because of this man! ❤️👰♀️🤵♂️🙌🏻🎶🎤
We booked Aaron for our July wedding and we are so happy we did! Aaron was very responsive and helpful when planning our wedding, and has a lot of experience so he knew exactly how to work with our vendors and make our day run so smoothly! He also was fantastic during the wedding, a DJ that can read the audience, entertain the crowd, but also not take a way from the bride and groom and let them have their day! We HIGHLY recommend Aaron and let him play guitar for you!
Aaron helped my husband and I find our DJ, James Fairchild, and we couldn’t have been happier! James met with us via zoom twice before our wedding to make sure we were totally happy with our timeline and music selection. Thanks to James our reception ran smoothly and everyone had a great time! We are more than happy to recommend Aaron and James to anyone planning their wedding!
Aaron was absolutely excellent! His guidance and planning leading up to the wedding was a huge help! He was very receptive to our opinions and really helped us to plan a perfect evening on the dancefloor. I've been to several weddings and my own wedding was the first time I've danced to every single song thanks to Aaron! He kept the energy on the dancefloor high and ensured that people had the most incredible time! Thank you for being a wonderful part of our amazing day Aaron!
Aaron was very professional and assisted us in making sure the music for our wedding was covered. The DJ he contracted, Matt McElroy, was a veteran of the industry with 20 years experience and made the process so easy for us! He had great planning links that allowed us tailor the music to whatever we wanted. He was organized and made the day run smooth. Aaron checked in multiple times including the week of to make sure everything was all set. We received multiple compliments on the music throughout the evening.
Aaron was the DJ at our wedding on (10-3-21) and he was great. We couldn't have picked a better DJ and he kept the guests dancing all night and they even liked him!
We booked Arron to DJ and play live acoustic guitar at our wedding and it was everything we could have hoped for and more. Aaron’s acoustic music during our ceremony was a perfect touch and he crushed the cocktail hour performance as well. As we transitioned to the party phase, Arron changed modes and killed it in the DJ booth too. He had people on the dance floor the entire night! Working with Aaron in the lead up to the wedding was a breeze as he was very organized and made any forms/questions available online. Aaron was even accommodating as we had to change our wedding date due to COVID. I would recommend Aaron to anyone getting married in the area as he was very professional, reasonably priced, and most importantly, absolutely delivered!
Aaron did our wedding back in July, and it was amazing. He was very easy to work with prior to the wedding and knew all the things to ask and plan for that I hadn’t even thought of. We knew we wanted an acoustic piece of the night, and Aaron suggested during dinner. He was absolutely correct. Not only could we enjoy the music, but Aaron sounds amazing. During dancing, the flow of music was great, and everyone was out on the dance floor. I’d highly recommend hiring Aaron for your day!
Aaron did my wedding last April, on short notice (less than a month). He was AMAZING! He was so thorough at making sure we had what we needed and wanted, and his live guitar before and during the ceremony was everything I dreamed of. I would 1000% book Aaron again.
Aaron did an amazing job with our wedding this past weekend. He was always very easy to get ahold of, and made sure to walk us through all the details and processes. He accommodated our beach ceremony and multiple location setups that were needed. We provided a list of songs that we hoped to hear and he made sure they were all ready to go. Very pleased with how it all came together.
Aaron is a huge talent, who made our wedding day so special. He is thorough in the planning process and is a great communicator ensuring you are getting exactly what you want for you music needs.
His acoustic guitar is lovely and it was absolutely perfect for our coastal ceremony. The curated playlists for our cocktail hour and receptions included songs and musicians that made the entire event come together.
Aaron will work with you to make sure the event is just what you want and the ability to have live music (from a Berklee caliber musician) and a DJ is the perfect combination.
Thank you, Aaron!
Aaron was just what we were looking for. He was very personable and an extraordinary crowd reader. Aaron went out of his way to interact with guests to make all feel welcomed and comfortable. He had an awesome voice and was also a great emcee for introductions. We couldn't have asked for anyone else. Highly recommended!
I am so picky with my music. I LOVE to dance and we were so nervous that our guests would not want to dance if the music was not perfect. Aaron DID NOT disappoint. He was so personable leading up to the wedding and our guests partied all night! I can not say enough about Aaron. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!
We were so appreciative that Aaron listened to what we wanted for our reception and felt would work for our crowd and did not impose a plan on us. That being said, he was great with suggestions during the planning process and thought of things we would have missed; he was easy to get a hold of and responsive to questions. Ours was a second wedding for both of us and necessarily small because of Covid, and the music and tone were exactly what worked for the guests that we had. We had a couple of spur of the moment requests during the reception and he graciously rolled with them. We highly recommend Aaron and would use him again ourselves for other special occasions.
Aaron was our DJ for our 9/20/20 wedding and he was AMAZING!!! We had no idea where to even start with a timeline of events, entrance songs, etc. He had google share docs that made the process seamless. He spent so much time working with us leading up to our wedding day making sure everything was going to run smooth and that our day would be perfect. And it was!!!! He played acoustic music during our ceremony that was just absolutely beautiful. He was just amazing to work with and we highly recommend him to every couple! Thank you so much for everything Aaron!!!
I had Aaron when he was just getting started with wedding venues, My wedding was 2006. He is amazing and I have nothing bad to say. He made everyone at my wedding feel energized and it was the music selection that made fun for all ages. He brings a energy to the room that keeps you moving and shaking. If I ever need someone for a private function It would be Aaron Denny.
Thank you for making my day unforgettable.
Lauren Hallihan
08/20/2006
My wife and I hired Aaron Denny entertainment for our wedding this past September 2020. We both couldn’t be more pleased with both the DJ Aaron provided for us as well as the live acoustical musician for the ceremony. From early on planning and day of execution, Arron and his team did a wonderful job. I would highly recommend giving Aaron a call for your musical needs!!
I was a member of the wedding party at my nephew's wedding. He had hired Aaron for his unique services. The day began with Aaron's beautiful acoustic guitar playing for the ceremony. He then performed live for the cocktail hour and dinner in a singer-songwriter style. We were all very impressed by the wide array of styles he is adept at. He lead us through all of the events of the evening and proceeded into an amazing DJ set that had all of us on the floor the entire night. He played something for everyone and covered the music tastes of all ages present at the wedding. He is a true dynamo! Highly recommended to any couple looking for superior music for their wedding!
Aaron was amazing to work with! Very professional, timely, and flexible. He let us know everything he needed up front so setup was a breeze; and his live performances couldn’t have been more perfect. Be sure to consider him if your trying to have an absolute blast at your wedding!
We hired Aaron Denny for a (very intimate) backyard wedding. He was everything we could've asked for. He played classical guitar for our ceremony and continued into an amazing DJ set. Our guests were dancing all night, and screaming for more after his last song. So many of our guests commented on his guitar playing abilities as well as his DJ skills. He is a top notch performer and we couldn't be happier with the services he provided for our big day.
Aaron did an amazing job at our wedding. He started with live acoustic guitar for our ceremony and cocktail hour and then perfectly lead us through all the events for our day, including professional MC announcements and formalities and our custom chosen dance songs. He then proceeded to blow the doors off with The most amazing DJ set that we've ever heard. Our guests all commented on how awesome he was, and how many of their favorite songs were played. We would highly recommend Aaron for any couple looking for the best DJ services available. Thanks Aaron!!
Aaron Denny was BEYOND incredible to work with! Being a bride, I was particularly pleased with how very organized Aaron is. It really helped the entire flow move very smoothly from transitioning from ceremony music to cocktail hour music to dinner acoustic music (which I had many guests compliment me on his acoustic talent and we were just as amazed) and finally to DJ'ing the ceremony. The party was awesome...conga line and all! Aaron was such a pro, that our venue wanted us to connect them with him so they could make recommendations as they work with a lot of DJ's and were highly impressed with Aaron's professionalism and talent. Wow....a night we will never forget!
Thank you so much Aaron!
Aaron was awesome!! I had him play acoustic for my ceremony and for my cocktail hour and I had gotten so many compliments on how talented he was. He kept my wedding guest on their feet all night long!!
thanks again Aaron!
Jessie & Greg 10/5/19
Aaron was our DJ, cocktail hour musician, and ceremony musician. His live acoustic guitar was so beautiful during the ceremony and added a really nice touch that most other DJs would not be able to provide. Aaron was the DJ for my brother in law's wedding before we hired him and we immediately knew we wanted to use him. He does such a great job reading the room- At our wedding and my brother in law's wedding, there was never a time that the dance floor was not packed! He made our wedding so much fun! In addition to his performance at the wedding, he was super helpful with the lead up and establishing a timeline for the day. He helped us plan out everything so it went smoothly day of. I would highly recommend Aaron to anyone!
Aaron was referred to me by a close friend and I am so glad that he was! He was very professional and organized throughout the whole process. He thought of things that I would have never considered and kept the whole day running on time. Aaron played live music during the ceremony and kept everyone on the dance floor as a DJ during the reception. I can't recommend him enough!
Aaron was an absolute pleasure to work with! His help for us went well beyond the music, and his expertise in weddings was so helpful in our planning process. His talent speaks for itself, and so many of our guests complimented his talent playing guitar. He was immensely helpful in ensuring that we stayed on par with our timeline, and really our day would not have gone as smoothly without him! Not to mention his ability to read the room to play the right songs at the right time. We are so grateful to have booked Aaron for our wedding day!
Aaron was amazing! He had everyone on the dance floor the entire night. He found a way to incorporate a little something for everyone and we all had a blast. We asked him to play live acoustic music during the reception dinner and he was wonderful. We had so many people come up and say how much they enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend Aaron to anyone getting married in the NH-MA area.
As the father of the bride, I was extremely pleased with Aaron's organizational skills and how he conducted the fun part of the reception. From the onset, he worked closely with my daughter and now son-in-law to give them the type of reception they wanted, fun and less formal. I had numerous compliments on his acoustical set during dinner, with many people saying how much they enjoyed listening and singing along with his music. My daughter's only wish is that the reception and music could have lasted longer........Thanks Aaron!
Aaron did an amazing job with my wedding! He was super fun to work with and made the planning very relaxed and stress-free. Everyone had an awesome time during our reception thanks to him!
Aaron was AMAZING! We wanted a dance party all night long and that's what he gave us! The dance floor was packed and we got so many compliments on the music. Aaron also played classical guitar during the ceremony which was beautiful. We HIGHLY recommend using Aaron!
Aaron is the best! He is a great singer, guitarist and DJ. He is a triple threat. To be able to have live acoustic songs played at dinner and then be able to have a DJ later that night is so unique. We loved working with him. He put me at ease with his attention to detail and organization. He is a pleasure to work with!
Aaron did a great job at our wedding. He played classical guitar during the procession and then DJed our reception . The music was great, and his process was very robust and made sure everything was organized which was nice.
Unbelievable! Not only is Aaron fantastic to work with, but he made our wedding day amazing! From the acoustic guitar ceremony music, DJ set for cocktail hour, live music for our first dance and during dinner, and amazing DJ set for the dance party - everything was amazing. We received so many compliments the night of and after. He is truly amazing!
The absolute best! He helped to make the wedding perfect... Our friends keep asking for his name for their own events!
I am so glad we chose Aaron to be our wedding DJ. He made our big day amazing! My now husband and I were pretty clueless about the wedding planning process, and Aaron not only helped with the music portion of things but also helped us structure a day-of timeline. I live across the country and he was easily accessible by email, skype, and phone whenever necessary. He played BEAUTIFUL acoustic guitar during the ceremony, and was able to seamlessly integrate the wide variety of music my husband and I like throughout the reception. He was able to read our crowd very well and give them exactly what they wanted. Beyond all this, he also is just a really nice and fun person to be around, and is so fun to work with. I feel so incredibly lucky that we were able to have him be such an integral part of our big day. Thank you Aaron!
I helped to plan my best friend's wedding (August 12th, 2017 in Maine!) and it was very overwhelming as she lives 3,000 miles away from me and the venue. Aaron made everything so seamless and easy for us and gave us amazing suggestions. Trust me, if you listen to him your wedding will go so much more smoothly! He clearly knows what he's doing. During the ceremony, he played lovely acoustic guitar music, and it was so perfect for the bride & groom and their venue. He kept the dance floor BUMPING the entire evening and everyone had an absolute blast. We found him to be calm, relaxed, and sweet through the whole process and very patient. I would highly recommend Aaron for any event. As an event coordinator, I know it's difficult to find GOOD musicians and DJs, and Aaron really is a class act. Thank you so much for making my best friends' wedding incredible!!
Aaron was truly amazing for our January 2017 wedding! He helped guide and advise our music selections but most importantly, he even helped advise on the order of events for the reception itself which was such an added bonus. We hired him for live ceremony music and he kept our guests entertained during our 1 hour delay due to a snowstorm! Our guests raved about the music selection and everyone was on the dance floor the entire night. You will not be disappointed by choosing Aaron to be part of your special day!
We were referred to Aaron by a friend while looking for a musician for our ceremony. We were very happy to learn that he could also be our DJ. I could not believe how beautiful the processional music was when the doors opened!! Working with Aaron from the start was so easy. He is responsive, professional and thorough in his work. He helps to go over every detail of the day to ensure it goes just as you want and even helps with song selections! He strongly encouraged we put together a timeline for the Bridal Party and another for the venue, photographer and him which was very helpful. I definitely recommend Aaron for his beautiful guitar playing and his high energy DJing.
Aaron was amazing to deal with. When we met him a month before the wedding he suggested we write a timeline for the day and include every detail necessary. He mentioned details that we hadn't even thought of and we were so grateful for his suggestions. He is easy to communicate with and he goes above and beyond without even trying. The best part being he is an extremely talented musician! We wanted a mix of live music and a DJ, and Aaron was the perfect combination of both! He even played our first dance live on the guitar and sang! It was special touches like that that truly made our day the best day ever. We are so thankful that we found Aaron and we recommend him to EVERYONE!!
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Portsmouth, NH | All New England
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