Ascend Entertainment

ew and they loved the music! We also ended up doing the photo booth as well and I didn't particularly like the new version of it, but hey it came up with awesome pictures! Also, I honestly do not think you can beat the price!

. We were also very grateful for his advice in general. He had worked at our venue multiple times so he knew what worked and gave us so many suggestions to think about! We were delighted with our choice. Then 2 days before our planned wedding day (09/09/17) Hurricane Irma cancelled our wedding. We had 24hours to rearrange this for 08/09/17 (UK date). AJ was there for us and made us feel confident that we would pull this event off. He was amazing and worked with us all the way through the event and we had a great day! I've not met any other DJ's in the Charleston area but I'm confident that if you choose anyone else for your wedding, then you will be accepting 2nd best. When we first read these reviews, we thought they were fake because we doubted that anyone could be that good.....and now we are writing one of these 'fake' reviews! We can't thank you enough AJ. You rock!

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ion, we're super fun and over all a great addition to make our wedding a success. Brandon assisted us with our super secret first dance surprise to make sure the music compilation my husband and I put together could actually play and made sure it sounded good before the big day. They provided a cell phone charging station which all of our guests loved and up lighting which helped tie all of our decor together. I can't thank Ascend enough to keeping that dance floor packed and making our night so special!

ays more than willing to help us with any questions and was very fast to respond to emails! I would highly recommend using Ascend!

s!!). Everyone had so much fun!! You cannot go wrong with Ascend!!!

use. His website allows you to personalize your music for every moment throughout the event. Even though his collection of music was vast, he was able to further accommodate our wishes and find songs that we requested that he didn't have prior. Throughout the ceremony AJ ensured that there was never a dull moment, keeping everyone happy, responding to requests, pumping up the crowd and keeping the flow of the evening going. We couldn't have been happier with our choice as DJ. He's a personable guy, with all the latest equipment and lots of experience thrown in. We highly recommend him to anyone.

reviews. So great in fact, that I felt completely confident in booking with them before meeting them! This was huge for us because we are 9 hours away and couldn't meet any vendors personally. We are SO glad we booked with AJ and Ascend Entertainment! We met with him one time before the wedding and as soon as we met him we knew we made the perfect choice! He was so easy to talk to, laid back and so knowledgable on what he does! At our wedding, AJ was awesome! He kept us up to date on what was going on, what would happen next and he was awesome at being our MC too! He kept people laughing, entertained and he kept the party going all the way until the end of the night! We had guests coming up to us that entire night and even two weeks after the wedding, telling us how awesome AJ was and that it was the best wedding they had ever been to! I'm not sure what we would have done without AJ, he made our wedding so memorable and so awesome for my husband, myself, and all of our wedding guests! AJ really goes above and beyond for each of his clients and we are so thankful! We are beyond happy we chose Ascend Entertainment!

nt he was working at the time I contacted him. He was wonderful to work with and helped me put together the perfect list of songs for the wedding. Brandon was the DJ for my wedding. He was so sweet and had the energy to keep my crowd going. He was even flexible enough to switch up the toast order since my Maid of Honor was a bit nervous and needed another drink before she spoke! He made sure not to play the songs on my do not play list even though my friends requested them, and he played every song that was important to my husband and I. It was the best night ever and Ascend had a lot to do with that!

definite hit and its an awesome way for my husband and I to see that everyone had a great time at the wedding. He did a great job with the cake cutting music and got everyone involved in that, we had a great time with him and I definitely recommend you use him as your DJ!!

Entertainment is also very budget friendly and they have a lot of options to choose from. We especially enjoyed the fact that you can pick specific music you want played at your wedding using their website. Thanks AJ!!!

photo booth props and attendant, and to the music choices. He was awesome !!!! I would recommend Ascend Entertainment to any one planning an event in need of music or a photo booth!!!

ud to now call a friend. We had extremely high expectations, and AJ exceeded them. I can not put into words how utterly unforgettable he made our wedding. The dance floor was not empty for one second and everyone literally had to be pushed off the floor at the end of the night. I wish I could get married every year just to relive how amazing he made this day for us. Class Act all the way. Jersey loves you AJ!

d be hard pressed to find anyone as good as AJ was and at quite a reasonable price! He threw in some light effects and cell phone charging stations for us too which were super great to have! Would give him 10 stars if we could:)

all the time, a great online portal, and his willingness to completely customize every detail to reflect my husband and I were just the tip of the iceberg for this guy. Our dance floor was packed all the night long and he even customized a surprise father/daughter dance. I had the best experience with Ascend and cannot speak highly enough of this DJ. Thank you for everything!!! -J&S

the crowd perfectly. I danced so much that I didn’t even want to take my shoes off and take a break. If you want someone who is attentive and really grasps what you need for your day, make sure to book with AJ at Ascend—he is top notch and I am glad I went with my venue’s recommendation!

edible- my guests can not stop raving about how much fun they had dancing.

almost a wedding planner! He quickly responded to our requests via email and his website is super-helpful in planning what songs are to be played at your wedding. AJ and Ascend Entertainment not only cared about rocking the music and keeping the party going but you could tell he also cared about us as clients. He took an extra moment to go over the music and wedding timeline before the big day started just to make sure we knew exactly what was happening. Once the wedding started everything ran smoothly and our guests are still raving about how much fun they had dancing with us. The little things AJ added to the wedding, like phone charging stations for guests and dance floor giveaways, made a perfect wedding somehow even better. We hired Ascend Entertainment because he was recommended to us by a friend and we will do nothing but recommend him to any and everyone getting married or in need of an awesome DJ. Thank you Ascend Entertainment!

hat we were doing, Ascend helped make the ceremony and dances go very smooth and had great suggestions for music when it was time to throw the bouquet and toss the garter belt. Great company!

c was a blast and AJ really makes the reception fun for everyone. He gets everyone engaged, dancing, laughing, and having a blast. He was so responsive and helpful when we were choosing our music and outline for the wedding. He was very accommodating when we made a bunch of late changes too (sorry about that AJ!) Our guests literally raved about how great our DJ was. Thank you SO much for making our wedding perfect amidst a crazy weekend of Charleston flooding!

t off without a hitch. Would definitely recommend his services to anyone looking for a great DJ!

arty and show all of our guests an awesome time. AJ and his staff were on top of things from the very start. His responsiveness was incredible, his ability to customize playlists and add party favors for the guests made it one of the best nights ever! AJ and his staff had to navigate through travel, thunderstorms and sneaky last minute surprises (my badass wife -- surprised me with Sir Purr from the Panthers and her and AJ totally rocked the entrance!). Most wedding vendors try to fit you in their small area of expertise and say that their services are fully customizable, but AJ actually is. More DJs need to take notes from him. From two people who had very high expectations from this area of our wedding, we were literally blown away at the party atmosphere that he created! PS: the glow sticks were quite the hit and made the pictures look awesome!

ther-Son, Father-Daughter), so that we knew that everything would be ready for the big day. The process was really easy(that is important when you have SO many other things going on. AJ was our DJ and he did a phenomenal job. Despite the stellar job our wedding coordinator did, we got off schedule a few times and AJ was there, helping to get us back on track. Everyone said the wedding was amazing and that the music was perfect. I can't thank AJ and Ascend enough for making our special day so memorable and perfect. There is noone else I would even consider recommending for weddings, parties, etc. Ascend is number 1!

g this busy time. In fact, he went above and beyond to ensure that I had nothing to worry about and he had everything under control. He is prompt, professional, and unendingly encouraging. Every time I saw his name in my email inbox I just knew I was going to smile. My fiance and I were very hands off with the music because we completely trusted AJ to read the environment and give our guests what they wanted, and he did not disappoint. He had our guests dancing all night! In fact, more than once I have had people tell me after the wedding that they wished they had known about AJ whenever they had planned their own event. AJ and his team are truly talented at what they do. They know how to read a crowd, how to choose music for the situation, and how to interact without being intrusive. Ascend Entertainment's client website is superb and easy to use also, which helps you to create a complete guide for them to use for your day. If you're looking for an amazing DJ and someone who you are not going to have to worry about leading up to the day, you really need to check out Ascend Entertainment. I will guarantee that just chatting with AJ will make your day!

lso very attuned to our guests and he knew how to play the perfect songs at the perfect times for the specific crowds on the dance floor. Everyone from the toddlers to the oldest guests enjoyed the music and AJ's humor.

service to me for my wedding even though it was at the last minute. I contacted AJ 2-3 days before my wedding after the guy contracted to do my uplighting bailed out on me. Aj drove all the way back from out of town on a business trip with contract in hand and with his equipment ready to go. He is so affordable and even gave a complementary gift on the day of my wedding. YOU WOULD BE CRAZY NOT TO PICK HIM FOR YOUR WEDDING! But don't just take my word for it, see for yourself!:)

ly worth the money. Everyone had a blast! There is even a photobooth attendant that is there to help. I would highly recommend Ascend Entertainment to be a part of your big day. You will not be disappointed!

emony which was outside on a beach. It was like they had set up this unbelievable sound system. Great people to deal with and always quick in getting back with me. Also gave some great suggestions on songs and vendors. He always kept me so calm. Never had to worry about a thing with them.

but I think it was worth it.

and then a terrible song comes on and the dance floor clears out within seconds. He even took Luke Bryan requests from my 5 year old ring bearer. He gets an A+

wedding. The music was amazing, we provided some song requests but he also chose songs based on the crowd. There was one point where almost every single person was up and dancing which is exactly what we wanted. He is very dedicated to his business and made sure everything was taken care of the day of the wedding. I highly highly recommend AJ and he also gives very reasonable prices. Please book him for you wedding, you will not be disappointed.

to keep people moving. Highly recommend.

ty military and he really took care of us when it came to upgrading our package. Additionally, we had a few songs that were harder to find, but Ascend was able to find the clips and loop them as needed. The whole night went smoothly, the DJ really had a good handle on the flow, and the dance floor was packed most of the night. He played the best songs at the right time and the night ended on a high...My guests have been raving about how magical the whole event was. I'm so pleased that I'm actually writing this review while on my honeymoon! They are that good!

really went above and beyond to make sure absolutely EVERYTHING about your wedding day is perfect. The music was the least stressful part of our wedding because AJ was so responsive and easy to work with. All of our guests had the best time because of Ascend Entertainment. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fantastic and professional DJ.

erfect. The dance floor was full the entire night. My guests kept going on and on about how much fun they were having dancing. If you want a fun wedding reception with no worries on your part, I would highly recommend him!

dults. His music library is extensively eclectic, as he was subtle and assertive in directing the tempo of the event. Everybody had a great time as he set the mood. High Marks!

m Aiken House in August 2014. AJ was so enthusiastic from the off and we were able to leave everything to him and his team, including finding us an amazing band for a party after the wedding reception. Throughout the year, he kept in touch and put together a playlist for the night as well as all the music for before and after the wedding ceremony. And on the day, it was just perfect – walking down the aisle to Let’s Get Married by the Proclaimers was fantastic! After the ceremony, AJ really came into his own, playing track after track that got our guests on their feet and introducing the wedding party in such an enthusiastic and fun way. And it wasn’t just the music that was so good as AJ arranged the garter throw and got everyone clapping and shouting, making it such a fabulously fun night. AJ is the consummate professional who makes sure everything is done and done brilliantly – leaving the bride and groom free to enjoy their big day and dance the night away.

I wanted for my wedding and without a doubt he did not disappoint me or my guests. I highly recommend using Ascend entertainment for your big day. You wont be disappointed.

y penny. My husband and I searched high a low for a great DJ.. when we spoke to AJ we knew he was the guy. We booked his DJ and photo Booth package... AJ led our wedding night, he chose the songs accordingly, made everyone laugh , got our guests up and dancing and most importantly he made sure the entire night went smooth .. he didn't skip a beat... As for the Photo Booth .. it was a fun attraction and all of my guests used it. The photo booth comes with an assistant who helps people with props, taking the picture and making sure 1 photo goes into a scrap book for the bride and groom - yes AJ provides a scrap book for the photo booth photos and I must say my husband and I had a BLAST looking at these the next day. The best part.. AJ also send a disk of all of the photos that were taken that night in the photo booth just in case someone didn't leave a picture behind. This company mad such an impression on my guests that they even asked him for his business card at the end of the night.. You can tell he is passionate about his career he had a smile from ear to ear that was contagious. AJ Thank you so much for making our wedding FUN and exciting! - Kristina & Anthony Hering

oto booth experience was. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a great experience with great service.

They were beyond prepared and even were willing to make last minute changes. If you have to go with anyone for your wedding Ascend Entertainment is the best way to go! My guests are still raving about them!

a dynamic DJ and engaged the crowd and really got people dancing! He also had a very professional setup that looked fantastic! I would definitely use him again for any event I throw in Charleston.

f, AJ met us before the reception to go over last minute questions and the order of the wedding party (which was a life saver considering we changed up our order of people!). AJ rolled with the punches and accommodated our guest's crazy request while at the same time keeping the party going (which is not easy when wedding guest's want to make random speeches and kill the mood)! Any big move (like a random speech) AJ made sure it was ok with Jay and I before hand. There wasn't one song played that I didn't like! EVERYONE danced.. old, young, wait staff, etc. BEST DJ I've experienced. Almost all of my guests have commented about our ''dance wedding'' and how much fun they had. My favorite memory of the entire wedding was being introduced at the reception, which AJ played a huge roll in! AJ is professional, reliable, and most of all TONS OF FUN!

highly recommend AJ to anyone who is looking for a DJ in the area.

you may have. I would def recommend them to anyone and would def use them again if i ever needed a DJ:)

c, along with several specific requests and that was exactly what I got. All of my guests were dancing their booties off and several people told me how great the DJs were. AJ is so nice and you will love working with him on your wedding music. I would recommend him to everyone I know!

hit of the night - the photo booth. He printed out photo strips for guests and us, and made a scrapbook with all the pics, were guests could sign/wish us love. HE IS THE BEST DJ IN CHARLESTON or wherever you want him to come - plain AMAZING...he MADE our wedding without a doubt!! You can't go wrong hiring him, he is a must have! THANK YOU AJ :)

ndations for different portions of our wedding reception. As with most weddings, things did not go perfectly as planned, but AJ was able to keep things rolling as if nothing had gone wrong. With AJ helping run the show, I was one happy bride without a worry in the world and truly had a blast at my own wedding. I would recommend AJ and Ascend Entertainment to any couple planning their unforgettable night and seriously want a party to remember.

se all the music for the cocktail reception that took place while the bridal party had some time with the photographer. He also let us be the first to try his Photobooth, and let me tell you... it was GREAT! It was such a big hit and I had looked all over to find a photobooth like the ones we had in NY (where we are from). It was your typical "mall booth" but bigger and better. He provided us with A LOT of fun props to use in the photobooth. He also provided someone to work the booth and help guests make a photobooth book for us to bring home with us the night of the wedding. Back to the DJ aspect- I didn't get our music requests to him until the week before the wedding and he was able to find everything we wanted and also made sure to play all the songs we wanted to hear the night of our wedding. It was perfect, I couldn't have expected anything better. By the end of the night he felt like one of the family to us. Our guests are still raving about him and I can't stop thanking him for all that he did. Aj adjusted very quickly and easily to all the things that happened at the wedding: -The garter retrieving... My husbands groomsmen and fraternity brothers picked him up (like a keg stand) and made him get the garter with no hands. AJ had no clue this was going to happen but was so quick to get involved in it once it began. After our BM caught the garter he also had to do the same thing to my MOH who caught the bouqet. AJ picked up on how excited everyone was about all of this going on so he furthered the activity and reversed the roles. He had the female place the garter onto the male while everyone yelled "higher! Higher!". It was a moment I'll never forget and AJ was a huge reason for all of it happenning. -Someone requested the song "Love Shack" which the Groom HATES! We had forgotten to put it on the list so when it came on I looked at him and made a sign to stop the song and he made a joke about it and switched to a song we had requested. I am very impressed by his work and wish I could have another party just to have him there. He was so fun to have around it didn't even feel like I had just met him, he honestly felt like one of the family.

y who truly cares about his customers. He was willing to change/create an awesome first dance for us the last week of the wedding for no additional charge. Would recommend him for anyone who wants to have a party to remember!

mailed him a CD. I never heard any of the songs we requested played. Also, during the reception I went up and specifically asked for one of the songs... I never heard it. After dinner everyone had a great time dancing, but I have to say AJ may be better for someone who doesn't really have a specific idea about the music they want played during the night.