All Around Raleigh DJ Company

organization down pat. Day of was seamless. We had our whole wedding at the same venue, but in three different areas. Michael had each area set & ready to go with zero interruptions to get from one to the other. The first, F/D & M/S dances were timed perfectly and faded out when needed - seeming like the song always sounded this way. For the dancing portion of the evening, Michael created the only problem you'll ever want to have at a wedding - not having rented a big enough dance floor. We had many discussions about type of music leading up to, and he always was on the same page. Michael created an incredible environment for fun. The dance floor was packed all night! Periodically, he'd check in with us if there was anything he could specifically play, and neither my husband nor I could think of anything better! Michael was truly killing it. Receiving a thumb drive of all of our music was the icing on the cake! It will help us relive the day over & over for years to come.

ess free - from start to finish. Our wedding day was seamless and Eric had a huge part in making it that way! I highly recommend booking with them!

ne onto the dance floor. We even had some extra fun activities like a traditional Jewish and Greek dance. He totally ran with it and made it very memorable.

ic job of helping us keep the reception on time throughout the night. His music great and we continue to receive compliments on the music selection for the night.

looked amazing in our space. Highly recommend All Around Raleigh!

had great suggestions and followed through with such talent and fun. He kept the evening in just the right mood for dinner and dancing! We would chose them again!

ur music style, as well as what we meant when we stipulated no cheesy or over-played wedding music. He gave us a great deal on doing both the ceremony and reception music, as well as being the emcee for the evening. He kept in touch with us throughout the year of planning to make sure we were doing okay and help with other vendor recommendations. He had a detailed survey that helped us plan the music for the ceremony and several special moments throughout the ceremony (introductions, first dances, cake cutting, etc). We were able to incorporate songs from many of the artists we had seen in concert together, which made it so meaningful. Prior to the wedding Eric sent a detailed timeline for that day to make sure we fit everything in and had plenty of time at the end for open dancing. Very sadly Eric had a major family emergency come up the day before our wedding and could no longer be our DJ. He was able to quickly activate the DJ backup plan within his company though, and Evan immediately stepped in to cover. Evan had all of the information with had sent and talked about with Eric and did a phenomenal job. The ceremony went smoothly and the dance floor was full all night. I had so much fun and so did my (now husband)! So glad with went with All Around Raleigh DJ for our wedding!

communicating with us through the process. We were amazed at how the reception was exactly what we dreamed and more. If you are having your wedding in Raleigh, you would be making a mistake by picking anyone else but AllAround DJ!!

. He responded to emails very quickly and was very receptive to our input about song choices and clearly made a big effort to play our requests at the reception. He helped create such a fun atmosphere at our reception and I would recommend All Around Raleigh DJ to any and everyone!

he wanted to make our experience unforgettable..he even let the bride and groom DJ! We got so many compliments on the music and the event overall.  If you want the best DJ for your wedding, definitely hire Eric with All Around Raleigh DJ!

ally sets the mood, and it was nice to see all of our guests enjoy themselves the whole time. Highly recommend them!

ike the pro he is! He had us on the dance floor at every possible moment - just like we wanted. The selection of music was perfect and honestly we could not be happier. This was truly the BEST WEDDING EVER!! Thank you both for everything!

was packed the entire night, and he played the perfect combination of songs that appealed to our entire range of guests. Later in the night, he even let my husband and I guest DJ at the turntables--it was a blast, and something we'll always remember! Eric was very thoughtful all night--my dad referenced a Blake Shelton song during his speech, and Eric noticed that small detail and played the song a few moments later! He was also an awesome emcee and helped with transitions throughout the reception. Every wedding reception needs a DJ like Eric--and it was true, we did need a bigger dance floor!

ional and we were confident that he would do an excellent job. He was laidback and easy to work with and always had a smile on his face - unlike some DJs we saw at bridal shows who tried too hard to push their services, we never felt pressured, and Eric didn't need to convince us that he was the right choice - his experience and personality as well as fantastic reviews (including from a trusted friend) made it an easy choice. He was always really helpful and responsive whenever we had questions, and took time to understand the kind of music we liked and to personalize things for us. He had some great ideas/suggestions for things that made our night even more special. One example was that we were thinking about doing an anniversary dance - he suggested finding out who was married the longest, which turned out to be my parents, and playing their first dance song - this made them so happy. He even made last minute changes to the ceremony music at our request less than 24 hours out. He helped to make sure the night ran smoothly and that everyone was having fun and dancing! Everyone had an amazing time and he was a fantastic MC for our night, worth every penny! We cannot recommend him highly enough.

n, was as professional as they come. He implemented songs I provided and mixed in some of his own to ensure people stayed on the dance floor. For a smaller wedding, the dance floor was occupied most of the evening and that is a testament to him. I highly recommend All Around Raleigh DJ to anyone looking for stress free wedding planning and a great night of fun once the day finally arrives!

et with us a couple of times and followed up with emails fairly quickly. The day of the wedding, Eric did an incredible job by keeping everyone entertained with great music and announcements for our events in the reception. We couldn’t have been happier how our wedding turned out, thanks to the music provided by Eric. As some people said, our wedding was lit! We highly recommend booking All around Raleigh DJ for your wedding day! Thank you so much, Lauren and Renato

you for being so fabulous! -Blair & Alex

y and when to say it - really let us focus on our special day. Thanks so much for everything Eric!!

to you personally, and makes sure he understands what you are looking for. When asked for recommendation about services he was candid and didn't give me a sales pitch, which is about the greatest thing you can get from any vendor. Even during the wedding itself he was sure to ask us questions about how we wanted things done and whether or not we were ok with different options. His customer service and interaction, above everything else, is why you should use him. Oh yea, his DJing was pretty good too!

we spoke with him! We live about an hour and a half away from where our wedding was so he would set up FaceTime calls for our meetings which helped us out so much. His personality and energy were exactly what we wanted at our wedding and I would highly recommend him!

our wedding! He was excellent at feeling out the crowd and knowing when to speed up the music or slow it down. Loved every minute!

very request with ease and kept the dancing and fun going all night! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a DJ in the Raleigh area, you won't be disappointed!

anted happened. Our biggest goal was for it to be the happiest night for everyone and Eric knew just the right songs to play! We're thinking of getting married twice just to have Eric as our reception DJ again!

ld be perfect for our wedding, he just knew everything we wanted!! He even gave us a gift basket full of sweet treats after our meeting! Also, he kept in contact with us! He answered every email in a timely manner!! He is just awesome!! So HAPPY Eric was the DJ at our wedding!! Our guests just loved him!!

ing the wedding party by nicknames, a twist on the traditional bouquet/garter toss, and doing our last dance to "Can you feel the love tonight?" from the Lion King). Eric didn't try to talk us out of anything and found a way to make everything we wanted worked. Those quirky touches ended up being some of our favorites from the night. Organized, good music, and helpful. All Around Raleigh also organized our photo booth, which was awesome. From putting together music to helping my mom load up the car, he was so great to have and I highly recommend them!

on how wonderful the music was!

s family. They say music at your wedding reception is a make it or break it, eric MADE it! We have so many great things to say about how our experience with All Around Dj was one for the books. Thank you Eric for being a part of a night that leaves us with such full hearts!!

ve all else he is great at his job! We got married during Hurricane Matthew and the schedule got a little delayed. Michael ( and all of our other incredible vendors!) was kind enough to stay for an extra hour in order to ensure that we had a great party with tons of people on the dance floor. We are so grateful!

our wedding, just to make sure we were happy. Throughout the entire process, he was extremely responsive and helpful. On the wedding day Eric was a godsend! He had our elderly relatives dancing all afternoon, and did a great job of balancing some of the older music we requested with music that everyone could dance to. Eric read the room and turned what we were sure would be a quiet wedding into an awesome and fun experience. Job well done to this immaculate professional!

, he was always available via phone or email to discuss any problems or questions that we had. He provided lovely music for the ceremony and made our reception so fun. At the reception, he was lively without being obnoxious, and kept the party going all night. He was always friendly, professional, and super helpful. We are SO happy we picked Eric to DJ our wedding, and highly recommend him! Thanks a ton, Eric! Cheers!

day, he really went above and beyond, even asking us occasionally if he could get us anything to drink or if there was anything else we needed. He stuck to the schedule when needed, but was very flexible and communicative when we decided on the fly to make changes. My expectations for a wedding DJ were absolutely blown out of the water by him, and I'll be sure to be recommending him to all the future brides and grooms in my life!

it if Eric hadn't sent an email to all of the vendors. He was also very helpful to us planning our songs and ceremony remotely as we were out of state. He also kept the party going when many people left the dance floor. Eric was fun, professional, and organized, and he was a great DJ!

uested. We think he's the best and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a professional DJ.

ayed but was the worst scenario and very embarrassing with our more religious guests is that he chose a song that was NOT listed which was a Rap song about rape. ugh I was shocked and felt bad for our Mormon guests. The next mishap was an older song from a play dated back to 1949 which the bride was using as her dance with her 90 year old grandfather...Eric sent the OLD version for our approval and we sent back a newer version with a much better sound quality but again he played the old version. I felt Eric had a hard time following directions due to the fact that I found myself having to repeat things multiple times or he would get confused. Lastly was the fact that he never introduced the bridal party..I guess time fell short and when we went over to ask he was literally packing up and leaving for the night

book of memories as well as a digital copy of the pictures and Eric's playlist from the night. We could not have asked for a better DJ. Hands-down, choose Eric!

our ultimate dance party. Eric was extremely helpful and receptive to our music selections. He crafted the perfect soundtrack for our wedding and then we had amazing dance music. He did a great job in asking us throughout the night if we were happy with the progression and he seamlessly took suggestions from the guests and mixed them into the mix. My wife and I were on the dance floor for the whole night except for two songs. It was more than what we had envisioned and Eric played a large role in that.

ould highly recommend Eric and All Around Raleigh DJ Company to all.

and everything was flawless. He provided mics for the service and even let the videographer hook into his equipment for the best possible sound. He did a phenomenal job with all our guests and they all loved every single song he played and are still saying how much fun they had. He also put up with our crazy guests and all their requests. :) Without a doubt he's the best person for the job!

ent great and just wish we could've continued the night on and it not have had to end! I will most definitely keep you in mind for anything in the future that we may need your services for, and I'll definitely refer you to anyone I know of looking for a dj. Again, thank you so much. We feel like we made a friend out of you more than anything!

e put up was beautiful and he was SOOO helpful and calming when Meghan was freaking out the last couple of days. He was very responsive every time we had a question and he was professional and courteous at the reception. I will ALWAYS recommend All Around Raleigh DJ, when asked for a referral.

e the perfect playlist. He was instrumental in making our wedding truly memorable. Working with him was so easy and enjoyable. He made the process so painless and fun. He is incredibly professional and fun and willing to go above and beyond for his clients. One of the best wedding vendor decisions we made was booking All Around Raleigh Wedding DJs.

discussed our music tastes. We're both pretty relaxed people so being able to explain our style and have the DJ interpret it appropriately was a must. Eric delivered! He was even able to incorporate my husband's not-really-party-music artists into parts of the day. He listened and seemed genuinely thrilled with our story and our music interests. I didn't really care too much about some of the specific music choices, so he decided perfectly. Several months in and we're still hearing that our music was amazing. Use Eric!!! You won't regret it!

of guests loved the music and nobody stopped dancing. If you want the best, this is the guy! We would recommend him over and over again.

eriences, answered every question we had, and wasn't bothered when I asked the same question a second and third time. Worked with us and our coordinator directly. Our guests at the wedding loved the songs he played! He listened to our wants and needs and completely delivered. We had special first dances and he did everything to our specifications. He was on the microphone just enough. We danced all night! The uplighting he brought was perfect; different colored, fun and could go to the beat of the music. I can not say enough how wonderful he was. Not only is the service exceptional, but he spent the time and energy to get to know us, and deliver what we wanted. Excellent customer service.

knowledgeable. He really guided us through the entire music piece and took some of the stress off my shoulders. I highly recommend Eric and feel he is an exceptional DJ!

of the wedding and was able to make some last minute changes to our song selection. Our guests loved the music and spent much more time on the dance floor than I thought they would! Eric is also a great announcer, helping everything to run on time as we had scheduled it. My husband and I would highly recommend Eric!

going. He seemed truly happy and excited to be there experiencing this time with us. I would recommend him to anyone needing a DJ.

ire process, Eric was quickly able to handle any changes we threw at him and always treated us more like friends then clients. He made sure that our day was as important to him as it was to us and it showed through the days leading up to our wedding and the day of the event. He also included our daughter, allowing her to "DJ" for a bit during the reception. It was all she could talk about for days after! Highly, highly recommend their services!!!

iled it. Everyone said it was the best wedding music they'd ever heard. It was pretty much perfect!

ich looked fantastic. It totally transformed the Grand Ballroom in the Historic Capital Club Building.

with us during the reception to make sure it was flowing exactly as we had planned.

ck to respond to an email and answer all of my questions. If there's a version of a song that you want to try and use, Eric will do his absolute best to make it happen! Wonderful to work with. My grandfather performs weddings, and he said Eric was one of the best DJs he's seen in a long time!

ok for in a wedding Dj but after we made a few phone calls to other Djs the choice to hire them was a no brainer. Before the wedding: They were quick to respond to e-mail and offer good suggestions for the timing of all of the events and song choices. We didn't really want everything to be just like every other wedding and our Dj really helped make that happen. Our song choices definitely weren't typical and they assured us that everything would be good to go. At the wedding: He made us a very organized planner and shared it with the other vendors, showed up on time, looked professional and... oh yeah .... had an AWESOME vintage microphone! The whole day was absolutely amazing and everything flowed so well until, all of a sudden, it was the end of the night. I really wish we could do it again! After the wedding: A LOT of our guests raved about how much fun it was and how good the Dj was. We just got a nice thank you card in the mail after we got back from the honeymoon. I know that I read a ton of reviews to pick our wedding vendors so if you are reading this then GO FOR IT! Hire these guys and you won't be disappointed! - Alex and Andrea

ur guests commented about him and the music that evening...he helped us find our first dance song, made announcements and ensured the flow of the evening went flawlessly, incorporated music videos, toasts, and even 'changed things up a bit' to make the entire evening special. We would recommend Eric to anyone for any event. The evening was magical - we are still smiling :o)

uring the planning process, he did things when/how he said he would and was always quick to answer our calls and emails. He was always flexible and even met w/ us at our venue a few times to make sure his setup was ideal for our specific needs and wants. Although planning a wedding can be super chaotic and stressful, we knew that on our wedding day the last thing we had to worry about was our DJ. Eric's music knowledge is vast but we think what sets him apart is how he uses that knowledge for the job on hand. He took artists/bands/songs we liked and mixed that with more popular songs and kept our guests on the dance floor all night long. He has super cool equipment too! Classic stand mics (for speeches and toasts) that look straight out of the '50s and an inconspicuous DJ table w/ his computer and mixing equipment. All of our guests raved about Eric and his abilities and we've already referred his company to multiple friends and family members! Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better experience from a musical perspective and we wouldn't hesitate a second to recommend Eric for your DJ-ing needs!

of catering to all our needs both before the wedding and during the wedding ceremony/reception, not to mention, our guests were THRILLED with him. I would highly recommended this company and Eric for any event as he truly made wedding planning and our big day stress free and wonderful!!!

and email which was *my* preference. He was always available to call as well. During the reception, he kept everything going so smoothly it was incredible. He was adaptable, and there was never a dull moment. My mother actually got up and danced. Which I don't think I had ever seen before. From the very first communication with Eric, to meeting him, through the reception and even beyond, he was wonderful. I don't just recommend All Around Raleigh DJ- I'm telling you that if they are available, you NEED them. Eric isn't just good, or even great- he is the absolute best. Thank you so much for everything!!!

ed to play and when. We are big music lovers so we had a very broad array of songs we did and did not want to hear and he was very understanding. We felt comfortable turning the controls over to him on our big day, and he kept the day rolling smoothly from beginning to end without seeming too robotic. We are big fans of his and would recommend him to anyone!

etting everyone on the dance floor without blasting us out of the room. Eric had amazing equipment and knew exactly how to keep the sound levels appropriate through the evening, from announcements and toasts, to conversational music in the beginning of the night on into the dance party. My husband and I are both musicians and have a real appreciation for someone with a knowledge of sound/acoustics. Eric was incredible to work with. We had a great meeting where he listened to every request from how to pace the night to individual songs and styles. He has a comprehensive online music data-base which made it really easy to search for songs and get them on our play list. Eric was also very accommodating to our jazz duo who played the cocktail hour, by letting them plug into his equipment and thus eliminating the extra traffic of two groups hauling their stuff into the venue. He also handled to communication with them, so as not to overload our plates with extra emails. All in all, I have to give Eric and "All Around DJ" 5 stars for being easy to work with, knowledgeable about sound and acoustics, for having a wonderful demeanor as announcer and emcee and pacing the evening perfectly with fabulous music! Thank you, Eric! Kudos for being one of the best in the area!

he met for a long time with my husabnd and me (as long as we needed!). He was very interested in understanding exactly what kind of vibe we wanted at the reception. He paid a lot of attention to detail in getting the names of the bridal party and parents right (which was very important to me, because I have an unusual family situation with multiple parents, etc.). Eric was excellent at performing all of the M.C. duties that are involved with a wedding reception. Our recption venue was a winery, and we had guests seated for dinner in both the upstairs and downstairs parts, as well as outside in a tent--a situation that has the potential to be confusing. Eric played a key role in keeping everything running smoothly, and keeping guests informed of the events that were happening (cake cutting, etc.). His style was perfect--he was energetic, friendly, and classy. Then, after dinner when it was time for dancing, Eric really kept the party going! It was so much fun and he kept the dance floor packed all night! He was sure to play the songs we had requested, and he played a lot of great music of his own choosing too. He transitioned perfectly between all the different types of songs--R&B, rock, and country songs. He was also very intuitive and he really "got" the people who were at the party, and went with music he knew everyone would like. We really had SO much fun, and our guests did too! Eric was a huge part of that and I recommend him very highly.

music from our discussion. My fiance (now husband) and I were a challenging couple in that we didn't really have a great idea about what we wanted in music, timing, etc until VERY late in the planning the process. Eric was very flexible-- never pushy, but provided great suggestions and planning tools that helped us better articulate what we were looking for! During the Reception: Eric was a great MC-- he was never cheesy or intrusive, but very clearly communicated everything. He coordinated with all our vendors on the timing of all the events-- gave us warnings on upcoming toasts and decisions that were coming up so that we wouldn't be caught by surprise! For instance, when we were running a little behind, he gave us the head's up that the photographer would be leaving so that we could extend our photographer's time and start the events like cake cutting and speeches! He set a great pace for the night, and everyone had a great time. The music was a good mix of everything-- there was something for everyone. Our guests had so many compliments on the music selection! The music was so fun-- we danced all night! Once the music started, the dance floor was always full-- it was blast. Our venue was slightly challenging from an acoustics standpoint-- there were several rooms, and Eric set up speakers so that each room had a speaker and that everyone could hear. Many of our guests had been to wedding receptions at our venue before and had previously been challenged to hear the toasts and speeches, but we heard many comments and compliments on the work that Eric did to make sure that everyone felt included. We would recommend All Around Raleigh DJ to anyone. Eric made our wedding reception a great time for everyone, especially us.

we were getting overwhelmed. On the day of our wedding, he was on time and appropriately dressed, hit every one of his cues during the ceremony, and even helped set up the venue for our reception. The reception was great! All of our family and friends were out on the dance floor and told us how good they thought Eric was. My only knock on Eric is that he could have done a better job of turning down the music to announce what was going on throughout the night (ex. cake cutting, late-night snack arrival, etc.). Overall, working with Eric was a great experience and I would hire him again in a heartbeat.

did a great job of getting everybody out to the dance floor and staying there ALL NIGHT! I didn't even finish my champagne because I couldn't drag myself off the dance floor! We had so much fun and it wouldn't have been possible without great music selections by Eric all night. Not only that, he's super nice and a joy to work with, making the planning process even easier.

ancing and that made my husband and I so happy! When we got back from our honeymoon, everyone was telling us what a fun reception we had. I will recommend All Around Raleigh DJ to any future bride I come across!

t. He made the planning process seamless and simple. He DJ'd all parts of our wedding and we could not have been happier with his work. Eric was SPOT ON with the music. He was so helpful throughout the evening and exceeded every expectation we had. We would reccommend Eric to anyone and for any occasion. A DJ can make or break and event, and he definitely made our night.