Alive Events

s Italian American so I was a little nervous about making sure both sides of the family were happy with the music, but they balanced everything perfectly. The dance floor was packed all night and guests kept coming up to me to say how amazing Pat was as the MC. Pat has a way of making you feel completely at ease, knowing everything is taken care of. He constantly checked in on my husband and I throughout the night to make sure we were happy and enjoying ourselves, which meant so much to us. The whole evening flowed seamlessly and the vibe was fun, exciting, and exactly what we hoped for. If you’re reading this review and trying to choose an MC, definitely book with Pat, you will not be disappointed!

nd everyone raced about how fun a time they had. I highly recommend Jon & Alive Events for anyone!

that moment we knew we needed him at our own. My husband (then boyfriend) took Aldo’s business card, promised him that he’d hear from us when we planned our own wedding and kept it until we got engaged. We didn’t shop around for entertainment- we immediately called Aldo & locked him in. Booking with aldo was really the best thing we did for our entire wedding. He made the planning process so easy by breaking it up into 4 meetings where we talked about timeline, details, and overall vibe we wanted at the wedding- he even gave us first dance tips at one of our meetings. It was easy to trust his opinions and expertise & we knew from the first meeting that we’d be in good hands on our wedding day. We got to speak with DJ Jon Divine the day before the wedding (at our request) to confirm we were all on the same page with the plans we had for our reception. He was just as excited to bring the party as Aldo. My husband (who works in hospitality) can have some pretty particular questions and requests and they were more than happy to oblige: including having the saxophonist/DJ learn and collab on a Sax cover of a song he loves- one week before the wedding. Fast forward to wedding night, Aldo & the entire team brought the energy & kept the party bumping. he was also in constant communication with our Maitre D and Day of Coordinator to ensure things ran smoothly. My favorite thing about our event was that it was the party of all parties- but Aldo always brought it back to remind the guests the reason for the celebration was our marriage. The way he ties in the personalized love story & secret voice recordings filled our room with love and brought the same party loving guests to tears. While multiple people told us that night how amazing Aldo was- our number one feedback after the wedding was how incredible the entertainment was. Every aspect of our event- from Aldo’s energy, Jon’s dance hits, the live saxophonist & percussionist- was amazing. The special effects were the cherry on top; the custom monogram projection, the cold sparks, smoke machine during our first dance & a surprise for both of us that night- the CO2 blasters that really hyped everyone up. We are so grateful to Aldo & the entire Alive events team for helping us create our dream wedding. It definitely would not have been the same, in any aspect, without each of them. Without hesitation, the custom package we built was worth every cent & we are looking for more events to host just to be able to have Alive Events be a part of it again!

s they really get to know you and personalize your event. Alive Events also has the option to add on photo and video through them which makes the planning process that much easier! Our Dj, Jon, was amazing and knew how to get the party started and ultimately keep it going!!! Our guests are still raving about the music and how great the DJ was. There wasn’t a time that the dance floor was empty. Pat, our MC, was exceptional. He has such a way with words that everyone was raving about him and what a great job he did! Pat and Jon truly made our wedding unforgettable. They were always available when we needed them. Their knowledge about weddings is very helpful and takes the strain out of planning. Leah and Aaron, our photographer and videographer were exceptional. They truly made our visions come to life and knew exactly what shots to get. They spent all night with us and made sure to capture each part of our event. Two of the sweetest people we met, we are so glad Pat and Jon gave use the option to book them! There are many more people from Alive Events that helped to make our wedding so unforgettable and we are so thankful for all of the Alive Events Team ! Our guests did not want to leave our wedding and wanted to keep partying with Alive Events ! Alive Events is such a unique company and easily some of the best people you will meet ! The way the personalize the first dance was so unique and every guest was in tears, days later and we are still receiving messages about how our wedding was the best they ever attended, all thanks to Alive Events! I would choose them time and time again !!!

edding to be a party and he did just that. People were on the dance floor all night! I had multiple people tell me after the wedding that he was the best DJ ever. From our first meeting with him he was so professional and likable. He made our wedding run so smoothly from start to finish and made us feel like we've known him for years. He has everything you need for entertainment, including videography which we also hired through Alive Events. We had Aaron Roman who did an outstanding job as well! I would HIGHLY recommend Alive Events to anyone!!!!

d had a wonderful time celebrating with us. Aldo is truly gifted in his ability to keep the party going all night with all highs and no lows. Everyone, including ourselves, loved every single moment of our wedding!!! Thank you Aldo and Alive Events!!!

ed up. You will not regret it. We may be biased, but my wife’s family has known Aldo for a long time. When Aldo was growing Alive Events in the early days he DJed multiple family communions and sweet 16s. When it came time to look for our wedding entertainment we didn’t even flinch. With how incredible Aldo has been consistently at every family event we knew he would deliver 10x for our wedding. We called Aldo immediately once our wedding date was confirmed. As you can imagine from this review and the many other 5 star reviews they are worth every penny. Aldo has an incredible hands on approach to the process from getting to know the intimate details of your relationship and truly who you are as people to deliver a unique and customized experience. They aren’t like most companies in this space who play the same set, run through the same motions you see. They pay attention to every detail and incorporate personal touches I’ve never seen done at any other wedding. They are also going above and beyond outside the DJ work to make sure you are having the best day and getting what you need. Aldo was checking in constantly, asking how we were, if we needed drinks, etc. They are also truly just really great genuine people. The talent they bring from singers, to drummers, etc. are incredible. They truly are the life of the party and made our wedding the party of the year. Everyone after our wedding commented how amazing the entertainment was. You bet Aldo and team will continue DJing our future family events when we need one. Don’t run, sprint and book the Alive Events team. We’d give 10 out of 5 stars of we could!

my mon loved the fact that they had the group stand around us for the first dance and so many said they felt like they were a part of the dance itself plus the “dancing on clouds”was beautiful and made for GREAT photos. Aldo led the night (better than our venue honestly) and even made sure we were happy and everything was flowing properly, checking in with us throughout the night. I honestly don’t know how the night would’ve gone without them, they made the speeches flow, first dances & even announcements of meals and other items. Aldo & Jon’s energy was insane, they had everyone feeling hype and excited from our bridal party entrances to the end of the night. They were so caring & truly felt like they were part of the group. They stayed late just to make sure we were happy and even got some cute photos/videos of us towards the end. Our ceremony flowed great with their music and direction, as well! We had sever meetings leading up to make sure they knew our style and had everything in line. We really got so many compliments on the music played, dance floor was always packed! The Photo Booth was a hit, everyone loved it! So easy to use and you get to see every picture taken which I loved! We opted for the version that sends the photos to your phone so people could post them & save the photos forever. We have attended other weddings & truly believe Alive Events (both Jon, Aldo & the whole team, honestly) played a huge part in creating a fun atmosphere. We’ve seen other DJs who simply played music but Alive Events went the extra mile. We could not recommend them more!!!

ee what the guests need to keep the party going!

must book with them, you will not regret it!

ible. He had an amazing sense of what songs would keep the energy high, and he made sure everyone was having a great time. We got so many compliments from our guests about how much they enjoyed the music. Jon truly made our day unforgettable with his talent and enthusiasm. Leah, our photographer, was equally wonderful. She was so sweet and made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. Her attention to detail and artistic eye really shone through in the photos. We were blown away when we saw the final pictures—they perfectly captured the joy and emotion of the day. Alive Events exceeded our expectations, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking to make their special day even more memorable!

C. Throughout the planning process, Jon really listened to our requests and helped us create our vision. The vibes and energy were so much fun on our wedding day! The dance floor was filled with people the entire night and the music was so good. We also got to do voiceovers over our first dance song and Jon shared our love story with our guests as well and those details made our night even more special. If you want a wedding that your guests won’t stop talking about, we highly recommend using alive events for your entertainment!

he best decision we made. They're not cheap, but they are worth every penny. We spent so much time and money on every single detail, yet all anyone ever speaks about is our DJ. Multiple people have told me it was the best wedding they have ever been to and as much as I would like to take the credit, Aldo and his team really just know how to make a party, a party. They know how to bring energy and control an event like I've never seen. We are from New York, but got married in Maryland. We learned they do things very differently the further south you go, but we wanted a NY style wedding. We butted heads with a lot of our vendors because of this, but Aldo was so involved in the planning process and made sure we got exactly what we wanted. He was willing to be stern with our other vendors to make sure that our wedding was our vision, not theirs. I seriously could not write a good enough review. If you are between DJ's, choose them. If you don't feel comfortable spending the money, cut back elsewhere. End of story.

one that we wanted for our wedding. Jon made the whole process run so smoothly and held our hands every step of the way. We loved how personable and responsive he is. He truly wanted to make our wedding day so special and make it an evening to remember. Our guests raved about him and continue to rave about him to this day. We especially loved how he told our wedding story and integrated voice-overs into our first dance. His introductions of our wedding party and ourselves was spot on. He pumped the crowd up and got everyone on the dance floor. His use of sound mixing and song transitions were incredible and nothing like we have ever heard. Jon is a true professional in every sense of the word and deeply cares for his clients. We recommend Jon and Alive Events to everyone - you will truly not regret it and have a day to remember forever!

entire planning process and helped to guide us in planning the ceremony and all aspects of the reception. They brought up details that we would’ve never even thought of! All my guests are still raving about how much dancing they did all night and how great the music and entertainment was. I highly recommend Alive Events!!

mlessly coordinated with our vendors to ensure everything ran smoothly. We told Aldo, we wanted fun energy and guest to dance all night and it seriously was. Our guest cannot stop raving about Aldo and team and they exceeded all expectations! Our wedding was unforgettable because of Alive Events!

vent. I would definitely use them again and would recommend them to anyone who asked. My friends and family are avid karaoke fans and the added karaoke package left everybody happy

more than we could of even thought to ask for they become our friends during the whole planning process to deliver an even better experience

Divine with Alive Events and I am so glad we did. Here's why he was fantastic: 1- Most importantly, he delivered. Everyone was on the dance floor. He played a great selection — our friends and also our parents, their friends, my grandmother(!) and our family were all out there. We got so many compliments on Jon as our DJ. He loves what he does and is a real DJ. He's got great energy. 2- He’s super responsive and listens to what you want. He'll make recommendations if you want them. As a bride, I was getting stressed leading up to the party, and he honestly just took care of the timeline laid everything out, got my input, and made it easy. 3- I was surprised by how nice his equipment and lights were. He definitely has the latest and greatest with lighting and sound. I didn't realize how important this was to me. Everything looked and sounded great. 4- He pronounced everyone's names correctly! This is a huge thing for me because my maiden name and married name can be tricky. I did my due diligence to make sure I had a great DJ, and honestly, Jon went the extra mile. I am so happy that we chose him and hopefully this review helps another bride find a great DJ.

e planning phase, they were attentive, accommodating, and shared insightful suggestions to enhance our vision. Day-of, their commitment to keeping things lively and fun was evident throughout. From grandparents to cousins to our college friends, every guest had their moment on the dance floor, and they read the room so well to keep the right vibe throughout. If you want a memorable night with the right beats and energy, these guys are it. Seriously, multiple of our guests called out how fun they were. Massive thanks to Pat & DJ Mooney for making our special day even more magical! 🎶🕺💃

ou have nothing to worry about because he has every detail planned out for you, and you will always offer suggestions and answers questions if you have any! Aldo is honestly a gem of a human. Thank you Aldo and Alive Events for making our wedding a night to remember ❤️

in and help out. Working with Pat leading up to the wedding was great, his energy the day of our wedding was even better! He was very attentive to our timeline and paid close attention to older family members to make sure they were having a great time. He kept the dance floor packed all night! All anyone can talk about after our wedding is how amazing Pat is. Pat is fantastic and we cannot say enough great things about him!

then some. We will definitely be recommending them and using them in the future for any of our events.

yan, it was clear that his team is a group of professionals who knew how to create a unique and customized atmosphere. Their attention to detail and organizational skills were exceptional, ensuring that everything ran smoothly throughout the night. What truly set them apart was their dedication to making our wedding exceptionally fun. They went above and beyond to understand what we wanted, from music, energy, add ons (such as photobooth, ceremony and cocktail hour music) and overall vibes. Every song played by DJ Legacy was a hit, and the dance floor was packed all night long!!! Aldo Ryan and DJ Legacy’s ability to read the crowd and keep the energy high was outstanding. For a day that is renowned to be stressful, Aldo and his team are the part that you do not need to worry about and actually go above and beyond to take some of the burden off the bride and groom! Aldo even came early and helped organize our entire wedding party for the ceremony. He hyped everyone up from the minute he got there all the way to the end of our wedding! I cannot stress enough how impressed I was with their reliability. They were never off-beat. Their timing and coordination were impeccable, and they effortlessly guided the evening's events, from introductions to speeches and beyond. MC Aldo Ryan and DJ Legacy truly exceeded our expectations in every way. They brought an infectious enthusiasm that kept the party going and created an atmosphere of joy and celebration. They were not only talented professionals but also genuine and kind individuals who made everyone feel included and engaged. If you're looking for a top-notch MC and DJ team for your special occasion, I wholeheartedly recommend Aldo Ryan from Alive Events and DJ Legacy. Their ability to provide a personalized, one-of-a-kind experience while being well-organized, reliable, and incredibly fun is unparalleled!!! Trust me, you won't be disappointed!!!!

ng he was. We honestly would want Jon to DJ every single party we have. It was the most memorable night and we’re happy Jon was there to make it happen. Hal and Coral June 9, 2023 Newport, RI

ic and English songs for my wedding, and Jon managed to create a stellar playlist that catered exactly to my requests. His energy was infectious and kept the dance floor going all night. Numerous guests afterwards complimented the music selection. Highly recommend hiring Alive Events for your big day!

e helped us with so much of the event, including being the MC for our after party. The team went above and beyond, and the music was absolutely phenomenal. They even coordinated a five piece string group to perform at our cocktail hour and ceremony, which was absolutely magical and beyond my wildest dreams. Highly recommend to anybody and everybody to work with these guys.

omsmen. He gave advance on entrances and took control of that part of the night He played music to get the entire crowd dancing. our venue even commented they haven’t seen that many people dancing on the floor before. Everyone danced the night away and we couldn’t have images anyone else entertaining at our wedding. He also checked in on my husband and i through the night to make sure we were okay and nothing was missed. 10/10 recommend for anyone looking for an amazing DJ who can read a crowd!

ly committing to one of his competitors. I was on the phone with him for less than five minutes and knew that if he brought ½ of the passion to the party that he was bringing to this initial call than we would have one of the best parties in the history of all parties! Pat’s energy on the big day did not disappoint, but what was almost more welcome and impressive was his organization and preparation leading up to the event. He sent gentle reminders on tasks we should be completing (both within his lane and with general party planning suggestions). We had two ‘zoom’ calls with Pat where he not only worked with us to set up the perfect timeline and set list for the party, but also really connected with our daughter who we would be honoring and may have had some slightly different priorities than we did! On the big day Pat and DJ Mooney DID NOT DISAPOINT! Their energy was at an 11 and although we had a very specific playlist (curated on their easy to use website) they were able to read the room and make adjustments where necessary. They were also prepared for any Audio Visual disaster and brought the necessary back up equipment to avoid snags, stress and additional costs. I could not recommend Alive Events, MC Pat Soldi & DJ Mooney enough. There is no doubt I will be using them for all future events and suggesting my friends and family to do the same!

sional, friendly, and had a great selection of music that kept the crowd dancing all night. He was also very accommodating and made sure to fit in all the special requests we had, no matter how eclectic they were. One of the things that really stood out to us was his ability to read the crowd and keep the energy up throughout the night. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ, and I highly recommend Jon Divine, Isabella the dancer and Alive Events to anyone looking for an exceptional DJ experience! His talent and skills are simply unmatched, and we are so glad we chose him for such a special occasion. We wouldn't hesitate to hire Jon again and can't thank him enough for making our daughter's Bat Mitzvah a truly unforgettable night!

y to communicate with and reached out frequently during the planning process. Their online portal is great as it really allows you to take part in planning what songs you want to hear during your event and when you want to hear them. Our guests loved the music and Pat was awesome at keeping the party going. They were the best and we can't recommend them enough!

perfect and I think it's because Jon really personalized it for us and got to know us so well. I have no idea why Jon is not highly talked about like POSH. He's going to explode and I just hope everyone gets to experience a Jon Divine wedding like we did. We love you Jon & thank you for making our wedding a dream come true ❤️

akes sure everyone is out of their seats and is involved and partying! The amazing energy and personalization is what sets Alive Events apart from the rest! Aldo told our love story in such a way that had the whole crowd laughing and crying at the same time. Our personalized first dance was so beautiful and unforgettable for everyone. If you want a wedding like no other- Aldo and his team is where to go!

getting rave reviews from the attendees. Gennaro was fun and entertaining —- his choice of music was spot on. He is very talented and I was delighted to hire him for our company holiday party.

) DJ Joe Disaronno, Mr. Perdomo (our percussionist) are talented beyond words. As guests at many weddings previously, my husband and I knew we wanted a DJ/band hybrid at our wedding. Not only did the team execute exactly how we had asked, but they went the extra mile in every way - the cocktail hour was elegant, the ceremony was memorable, and the reception/dancing was OUT OF THIS WORLD! I still daydream about our special day, I wish we could relive it time and time again. The team is super thorough in regards to planning and execution, and the way they allowed us to add song requests to their portal put our minds completely at ease. To top it all off, our guests were (of course) super happy and entertained all night. They even had surprise elements of the night that went far beyond my expectations. As a “stressed bride”, u was able to completely let loose and have a great time! Alive Events made our musical dreams come true, and we give them our highest recommendation. Thank you all!!!!!

azing and really made our dreams a reality! Don’t hesitate. Book Them!

ress enough how absolutely amazing Aldo and his team were.

sts personally call me to tell me how incredible the music and entertainment was. They all said it was "the best wedding they have ever been to". Alive events is not just about music, they made it a full blown experience. All of your senses were heightened! There wasn't a single detail that wasn't perfected by Aldo and his amazing team. They are energetic, lively and the absolute BEST! As a new bride, I completely understand the frustrations and stresses of planning a wedding. But when I say that Aldo and his team made the entertainment aspect of the wedding flawless, take my word for it. I put nothing but trust into them, and of course, they completely exceeded my expectations. 10 stars!!!!!

uge shout out and THANK YOU to Gennaro for helping us edit our first dance song and coordinate a surprise bridesmaid dance, being super responsive, friendly and doing an absolutely incredible job MCing, singing, playing the guitar and keeping the energy high all night!!! We could not have asked for a better MC! We worked with Aldo Ryan to organize the event and put together the rest of our band and everything was very organized from day 1! Do not hesitate to book Alive Events for your wedding or special event! It was the best decision and made our wedding truly EPIC!!! (We also got their photobooth which was fantastic as well!)

o plan the event, which took a lot of pressure off, as he knew exactly what to do, made it fun, and had great planning tools for all the parts (song requests, speeches, etc.) He did a terrific job making the party a blast, along with Pat, who really got everyone dancing and Lucy, who helped teach us some dance moves and was just super fun to have on the dance floor. So many of my guests commented on how great they all were and I wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend them wholeheartedly. Thanks again, Alive team!

ic with house music and making the night feel like a concert and not a wedding and boy did he deliver! Our friends and family are still talking about our wedding 3 weeks later and the first thing they say "Man your DJ killed" There aren't enough words to be able to say thank you to him and his team!