5.0
Praised by couples for:
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Atlas is here to raise your atmosphere!
Quad Cities, Muscatine, Iowa City, Peoria, greater Illinois
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Ben was an absolute treat to have at our wedding and such an amazing part of our day! We can’t thank him enough for his expertise, flexibility with our music choices, and for making the night a party!
Regan M.
5.0
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Ben from Atlas Entertainment for our daughter’s wedding! From the ceremony through the reception, Ben did an amazing job and helped make the entire day so special.
He was professional, personable, easy to work with, and did a fantastic job keeping everything flowing throughout the day. He worked with our music choices and helped create exactly the atmosphere we wanted. Once it was time to celebrate, he kept the energy going and made sure everyone had a great time!
As the mother of the bride, I especially appreciated having someone I could trust to handle his part of the day without me having to worry about it. There are so many moving pieces on a wedding day, and knowing Ben had everything covered was such a relief.
Thank you, Ben, for being part of our daughter and new son’s special day and for helping us create memories that our family will always treasure. We would absolutely recommend Ben and Atlas Entertainment to anyone looking for a DJ for their wedding or special event! ❤️
Kassady-Lynn R.
5.0
Ben Dowd
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AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Atlas Entertainment is here to provide you with sound, lighting, and MC solutions that will raise your event to the heavens!
With 20 years experience as a musician, 14 years live sound and 12 years MC experience, you can be sure Atlas will provide high quality sound and visual entertainment for your event.
More than just a DJ, Atlas Entertainment will help plan your events, making sure every detail of your vision becomes a reality. When you hire Atlas, you hire peace of mind. We will handle the schedule so you can go enjoy your event to the fullest! Contact Atlas Entertainment today and raise your atmosphere!
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6-Time 'Best of Weddings'
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Meet the team
Ben Dowd
Owner
I pride myself on being as kind and hard working as possible. I've been writing and performing music for 20 years, as well as Dj'ing weddings and engineering live sound for over a decade. That being said, I have a great appreciation for music, and for a well prepared event. With Atlas, I intend to make sure that you have the event people will remember fondly the rest of their lives.
I'm also a husband and father of one. I've been a drummer for a couple decades, and I also enjoy road cycling to stay in shape. I appreciate genuineness and quality in all facets of life.
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Reviewers rave about Atlas Entertainment for professional, communicative DJs who read the crowd well. They smoothly handled ceremonies and MC duties, kept the dance floor packed with seamless transitions and personalized playlists, and accommodated requests. Guests praised the energy, reliable equipment, and fair pricing, highly recommending the team.Review photos
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Regan M
5.0
Ben was an absolute treat to have at our wedding and such an amazing part of our day! We can’t thank him enough for his expertise, flexibility with our music choices, and for makin...
g the night a party!
Kassady-Lynn R
5.0
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Ben from Atlas Entertainment for our daughter’s wedding! From the ceremony through the reception, Ben did an amazing job and h...
elped make the entire day so special.
He was professional, personable, easy to work with, and did a fantastic job keeping everything flowing throughout the day. He worked with our music choices and helped create exactly the atmosphere we wanted. Once it was time to celebrate, he kept the energy going and made sure everyone had a great time!
As the mother of the bride, I especially appreciated having someone I could trust to handle his part of the day without me having to worry about it. There are so many moving pieces on a wedding day, and knowing Ben had everything covered was such a relief.
Thank you, Ben, for being part of our daughter and new son’s special day and for helping us create memories that our family will always treasure. We would absolutely recommend Ben and Atlas Entertainment to anyone looking for a DJ for their wedding or special event! ❤️
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Grant D
5.0
Ben was a pleasure to work with. In the lead up to the wedding, he made sure he had everything he needed and was super easy to talk to.
The ceremony went perfectly, with micropho...
nes and sound working great, zero issues.
He was a fantastic MC as well, and kept the night moving on a good schedule. We didn’t have to pester him at all. It made the whole day quite easy.
The best part was the music for the dance floor. I can’t describe to you how awesome it was, Ben took our suggestions and ran with them, I’ve never had so much fun at a wedding. He was very respectful of our ‘do not plays’ as well.
If you’re in the market for a DJ/MC, you can’t do much better than Ben.
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thank you so much Grant! Your compliments really do mean a lot and I’ll glad everything we...
nt so smoothly. Your dance floor was absolutely insane and floors like that make this business such a blast. Thanks for having me and congrats!
Noah H
5.0
Ben w/ Atlas was the perfect choice. He helped us plan ahead of the wedding, accommodated our preferences, and came so prepared on the big day. Zero equipment issues. No technical ...
delays. Sound was good and he was also great at keeping the flow of the day on track by making announcements! I would recommend Atlas Entertainment if you are looking for a great DJ that can match the energy of your event as he did ours!
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thank you so much Noah! Such a beautiful day with beautiful people. I had a ton of fun at ...
your event and I appreciate the kind words. Hope to party again with you guys someday!
William S
5.0
We hired Ben for our wedding in Eastern Iowa and we count ourselves very lucky to find him. He did a great job for us, the time leading up to the wedding he made sure he knew what ...
we wanted to play, what we didn't wanted played and asked questions about how we wanted the day to go. On the day of the wedding he was very professional. I could tell from watching him how much he enjoys what he does and that he cares about our experience. At the reception we had several of our guests come up and say how great Ben was doing as our DJ. He offers a lot of things for the price we paid that none if the other DJs I talked to offer. Ben is a very easy guy to work with, we connected from the start and during our reception he and I had a little moment to rock out together to a song we both liked. For the price we paid we are extremely happy with how it went. I would recommend Atlas Entertainment to anyone looking for a great DJ.
Thank you Ben!
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thanks a bunch Will! What a glowing bunch of compliments. Genuinely thank you. And thanks ...
for letting me throw down with you on the floor! I'm gonna remember that forever! You guys really ended up with such a perfect day and everything really went smoothly. I'm glad to have been a part of it. Congrats again man!
Alyssa H
5.0
Ben was very professional and communicated well through the entire process. He helped us with planning while giving us exactly what we wanted. Both the ceremony and reception went ...
perfectly and we received numerous feedback from our guests on how well Ben understood and curated the energy for the night. We could not recommend him enough!
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thank you so much Alyssa! I really appreciate the feedback, and it was a genuine pleasure ...
to work for you guys. What a beautiful day and a flawless party! I had a great time and thanks for having me!
Benjamin R
5.0
Ben was a pleasure to work with! He knew exactly what questions to ask when we were planning our wedding playlist. Was funny, and knew how to throw a party! Would highly recommend ...
using him for any event needing a DJ!
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thanks so much Ben! You guys had such a perfect day, beautiful place and people. Thanks fo...
r letting me be a part of it. Never gonna forget that kid singing five finger……..🤣 Congrats again!
Mitchel B
5.0
DJ Ben did a great job!! It was nice that he was so easy going and didn’t make finding a DJ and everything that entails a daunting task. He always made sure everything was done and...
done right. He knew what to ask, when, and how to ask it. There was a lot of confidence going into our wedding day on what to expect from him and it was only the best!
He always made sure to listen to our requests and if the crowd wanted something different, he always made sure to clear it with us prior.
He kept the party going all night - 10/10 recommend!!
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thanks Mitchel! I really enjoyed working with you guys and I always appreciate having live...
performers at weddings. You were a wonderful down to earth couple and it was an honor to get to work for you, and party with you! Thanks again and congrats. 🙌
Lucas K
5.0
Ben did a great job the entire night and the weeks leading up to the event. He catered to everything we wanted, kept the energy up all night, and did a great job the whole night! T...
ruly superior service.
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thanks so much Lucas! You guys were a real pleasure and I absolutely loved your dance floo...
r. I wish other guys would get into it as much as your group! Congrats again!
Madison S
5.0
We had an amazing experience with Atlas Entertainment! From the beginning, Ben was professional, responsive, and very interested in making our day special. He was also very flexibl...
e because we were unsure on if our ceremony would take place inside or outside. During the reception, Ben did a great job reading the crowd. Our dance floor was full the entire time, and I can attest to that because my toes are still numb from dancing. The transitions between songs were smooth, sound quality was excellent, and all announcements were clear and professional. Ben also made sure to capture all key moments like our grand entrance, first dances, and cake cutting. Atlas entertainment truly made our wedding an unforgettable party.
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thank you so much Madison! What a fun way to start my wedding season this year. I wanna do...
more boat races! That was fun! I'm so happy that you guys were satisfied with my services and thank all your friends for such a great dance floor! Congrats!
Taylor H
5.0
Ben exceeded every expectation we had! He was professional, energetic, incredibly responsive, and truly cared about making the perfect experience for us and our guests. The music f...
low was flawless through every part of the night! He helped make our wedding unforgettable. Thanks Ben!
Natalie F
5.0
Atlas entertainment was amazing! Ben was very easy to work with. From the ceremony to the reception, everything was perfect. He kept our guests entertained until the last second.
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thanks so much Natalie! Thanks so much for having me and it was such a fun way to finish m...
y DJ season. Hopefully some of your friends will get engaged soon! Congrats again!
Kimberlyn B
5.0
Ben was wonderful and really made at least this part of wedding planning easy and fun! He made sure to help us personalize the wedding to us and played everything we asked. During ...
the wedding/ ceremony he was very helpful and involved in making the wedding run smooth and keeping us on track. He really helped alleviate the stress of keeping everything on time. When we were out on the dance floor he kept us moving and even joined us, all the while keeping the music going until the very end of the night. We had an amazing time and so much fun thanks to him!
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thank you so much Kimberlyn! I’m genuinely honored you guys had so much fun and I really l...
oved getting to play your music, some stuff I love and never get to play at weddings! Congrats again and hopefully I’ll see you guys again!
Lyric R
5.0
We booked Atlas for our Happily Ever After Party in September in Galena IL. Craig was our DJ and we cannot recommend him/Atlas enough! Craig listened to what we had envisioned for ...
our day and matched our vibe and energy. We gave him a cocktail playlist and reception playlist so he knew what the vibes were and he did not disappoint. His transitions were seamless and kept people on the dance floor the whole night! He also did this super fun thing before the grand entrance to get the crowd engaged and hype. Contest of people for there for the bride vs people there for the groom. Never heard or thought of that before and that was so cool! Craig has the amazing ability to read the crowd and tailor the vibe accordingly on the spot. He made our night unforgettable. If you’re looking for a DJ (the best) for your event, look no further! Atlas has you covered!!
Thank you Craig!
The Robbins
Morgan S
5.0
Ben was amazing to work with and super helpful through out our whole process. Everything was on point and great sound. He had everything available for us and ready.
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thanks so much Morgan! You guys were super cool to work with and it was a super fun night!...
Tell Lane that 30 looks good on him. 🤣
Jadie A
5.0
we are beyond grateful for Ben! from ceremony to the very last song, everything was seamless. the music choices, transitions, and energy were absolutely perfect, and our guests nev...
er left the dance floor. Ben is professional, fun, and an absolute must-have for any wedding! 😊
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thanks so much Jadie! It was a pleasure to work with you guys and I had a great time as we...
ll. Thanks again for having me out and give your son a high 5 for me! I wish he could come to all my parties!
Sam C
5.0
Ben was amazing to work with for our wedding! He was able to do our outdoor ceremony and MC our reception. We would highly recommend anyone having a wedding in the QC to hire him!
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thanks so much Sam! It was a really great day and you have such an awesome family and crew...
. It was a really fun and flawless evening, thank you for letting me be a part of it!
Elizabeth H
5.0
We booked Atlas for our wedding ceremony and reception and were absolutely blown away by the quality of the music & service! Craig was our DJ and he did a fantastic job of coordina...
ting with us prior to our special day, curating the music choices for the night, and also supporting any requests that we had for him. I would 1000% recommend him to anyone looking for quality sound for your venue mixed with good hosting abilities for your guests!
Payton P
5.0
We utilized Atlas Entertainment for both our wedding ceremony and reception. Ben was so easy to work with day of and days leading up to our big day. Communication was easy and he w...
as very considerate of our vision. We would highly recommend Atlas Entertainment for your special day. Ben nailed all our music cues and everything went smoothly throughout the whole day. Guests shared they had so much fun out on the dance floor and Ben did a great job keeping everyone engaged and the party going!
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thank you so much Payton! I really enjoyed your guys’ venue and your crowd. You guys were ...
so great to work for and it was a genuinely fun night for me! Congrats again and thanks for sharing your special day with me.
Caitie S
5.0
We could not recommend Ben from Atlas Entertainment enough. He played at our wedding and the amount of guests complimenting our DJ throughout the night and the fact that he helped ...
us keep all of our guests on the dance floor throughout the entire night was amazing! He was super easy to work with leading up to our big day and was perfect at keeping the flow of the evening running smoothly and the energy high at the end of the night. I will be sending all of my friends looking for someone in the area to him.
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thank you Caitie! I will remember your wedding forever, not only because of the cool venue...
but your awesome music choices and dance floor. That Juicy Wiggle will resonate in my heart for many years to come. 🤘😆
Thanks again for having me and maybe we can party again someday!
Rebecca D
5.0
Huge shoutout to Craig for keeping our wedding dance floor alive all night! He nailed every request we threw his way and rolled with all the random ideas I had without missing a be...
at. As a LGBTQ+ couple we felt 100% comfortable and supported having him at our wedding. The energy was perfect, the music was spot-on, and he made the night so much fun. We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ! Thanks again Craig!! -The Blowers
Meagan K
5.0
Ben was absolutely phenomenal!! From the very start he made sure to understand what was important to us and ensured our guests had a blast! I can’t say enough good things about him...
and I’d recommend him as a DJ every time! Thank you for making our day so special and memorable. We had the literal best day!!
Rebekah G
5.0
Craig was amazing to work with! We scheduled 2 separate meetings with him where he was both helpful and allowed us to organize the music the way we would like. We sent him playlist...
s for different parts of the night and he included them seamlessly, while also adding in songs that fit the vibe. We had a list of songs meant to go with specific moments and he nailed every single one. We didn't have a day of coordinator and he helped us to stay on schedule throughout the night as well. We were having the best night and didn't want it to end, so we even asked him to extend and he accepted! We are still getting compliments on our music and dancing a month later. He was wonderful to work with and made our wedding day perfect. For anyone that books with him, he is best reached through text message. The prices are very reasonable compared to others in the area too. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone getting married!
Hannah R
5.0
Made our day one of the best days the bride and I could ask for! Were always on time with everything, and always asked questions about what we wanted regarding the day, keeping us ...
in the priority. Very flexible with everything as well. Never left us on read with texts regarding the day as well. Ben and Craig were both amazing people to talk to and had great work ethics. South Eastern Iowa and surrounding, if you need a dj, get these guys.
Jenna F
5.0
Working with Craig was the BEST EXPERIENCE! He did our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception with karaoke. He went out of his way for a video surprise announcement for my husband. ...
He interacted with guests and even sang karaoke with us! I could not recommend atlas ent. QC enough! We had the best party around!
Nicole T
5.0
Ben is easily the best DJ anyone could have for any event. He is respectful, extremely helpful, and just so much fun. He arrives early, makes sure everything is working correctly, ...
and has back up plans if needed. He’s also one of the best priced DJs, not charging extra fees for basic equipment for a DJ set up (like some other lesser DJs might).
We recommend Ben for any and all events where a DJ is needed/wanted. Do not hesitate to book him!
Madelyn H
5.0
I’d give 6 stars if possible, Ben was great! He made sure everyone was on the same page and asked us about stuff we completely forgot about. No notes at all, would totally recommen...
d!
Tony G
5.0
We used Atlas Entertainment as our DJ and emcee for our Iowa City wedding. Right away, we appreciated the up-front and honest pricing, and quick communication from Ben. Once we dec...
ided to go with Atlas, we started working with Craig to shape our ceremony and reception. Every time we spoke with Craig it felt like he genuinely cared about us having the best day possible. Craig has a lot of experience with weddings and is able to use his experience to give great advice and suggestions. On the day, Craig was an absolute pleasure to work with. All of the equipment he brought worked and sounded great. We really liked the room lighting; it gave a great vibe to the dance floor. Speaking of, Craig was a great emcee – he pumped up the audience and got the crowd dancing. We had a packed dance floor the entire night! We were thrilled with Atlas Entertainment and would recommend that everybody choose them as their wedding or other event DJ and emcee!
TJ B
5.0
We had a great experience with Atlas Entertainment! Ben brought the energy! It was awesome! He worked with our photographer on timing of events to help make the night run smoothly....
During our reception we decide to add a photo dash to get a picture with every table and he was all over it! That turned out to be a highlight of the night! Would highly recommend Atlas Entertainment to anyone planning a wedding in the area!
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thank you so much TJ! It was a spectacular night and I’m glad you guys had such a good tim...
e! Thanks so much for having me out and for all the fun!
Kyle D
5.0
Ben at Atlas Entertainment did an amazing job for our cocktail hour and reception. He was great at communicating leading up to the day of our wedding as well as accommodating any o...
f our request. Would highly recommend Ben!
Zach G
5.0
Dont think I can recommend Ben enough as a wedding DJ. He ran the whole ceremony smoothly and helped our first time officiant get set up and ready to go. Then when it came time f...
or the reception he had everyone out on the dance floor. We gave Ben a few songs we wanted to hear, he worked all of those in at the best times and even through in some of his own songs that fit the vibe. The best part was my buddy, after about 12 beers, wanted to get second mic so he could provide lead vocals on a few songs. Ben hustled up and set up a second mic, hilarity ensued. Ben was a great DJ who pushed an already memorable night to the next level. He set the vibe for the best party of the year
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thanks so much Zach! I say it a lot on here, but I will remember your wedding forever. I d...
on’t think I’ve ever laughed that hard at a wedding and it was on par for the funnest nights I’ve ever had. I’d have to give your crowd top marks, everyone showed up to party. Thanks again for letting me be a part of it and let me know if you guys come back around this way!
Thomas H
5.0
Ben was amazing! He was so engaging and fun-loving! He had so many great suggestions including his “Dollar Dash” instead of an awkward Dollar Dance! He was flexible enough to let m...
y wife’s Uncle MC the classic shoe game, and he went above and beyond the call of duty, even going so far as to mop the dance floor when a drink was spilled! He truly made our day a party we will never forget! Would highly recommend!
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thanks a bunch Thomas! I’m glad you guys had such a great time. It was a beautiful night a...
nd I had a lot of fun, it was really cool having your uncle involved! Thanks again for having me!
Rachel B
5.0
Craig DJ’d our October 2024 wedding reception, and helped us to make it everything that we wanted it to be! His customer service and communication is fantastic, and he’s just all-a...
round a great person to work with. We also had communication with Ben early on, who is amazing as well. Craig really went above and beyond, making special accommodations to let me climb behind the booth to “DJ” my favorite song, which was a fun memory that I’ll always have to look back on!
Bri G
5.0
Absolutely wonderful! Vendor was great with communication!
Vendor listened to our request and was able to give us the best wedding ceremony and reception. Would give 10 stars if a...
llowed!
Anna F
5.0
Ben was absolutely amazing! made our special day one to remember and made sure to tailor his services to our requests. He met with us multiple times to nail down our details, and t...
ruly impressed not only us, but our guests as well. We had many people tell us he was the best dj at any wedding they've ever been too. For any special event, big or small, I can't recommend Atlas enough! you will not be disappointed!
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Wow thank you Anna! It was truly a pleasure to work for you guys and it was a memorable ev...
ening with everything we got to do. I’m flattered you guys and guests were so happy with my services. Let’s do it again sometime!
Kayla M
5.0
Ben was a BLAST!!! All of our bridal party came up to us asking where we found such a fun DJ. He did a great job reading the dance floor to keep the party going all night long. Ben...
was interactive with the crowd and our experience felt so personalized and special.
Ben was very responsive to my husband and I throughout the process. He listened to our requests. Our parents, officiant, MOH, and Best Man were all given great instructions for their speaking points and felt more confident. If you want to have fun at your wedding, you should hire Ben!
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Oh man thank you Kayla! Even after doing all these weddings it genuinely still feels so fl...
attering reading this stuff. You guys were such a pleasure and it was a super fun night. Thanks for having me and I hope to see you guys again sometime!
Mattison D
5.0
Atlas Entertainment did a phenomenal job at our wedding! Our DJ Craig was top notch with addressing our wishes and verifying they're correct! The music was amazing, everybody had t...
ons of compliments. No delays due to malfunctioning equipment, and he totally respected and followed my timeline. Overall, we would go on and on about how fantastic of a job they did, but I know most of you don't have all day to read one review. If anything, just BOOK THEM FOR YOUR WEDDING!!!!
Bailey N
5.0
From the first meeting we had with Ben we knew we needed him to DJ at our wedding! He was very easy to work with and more than willing to accommodate all our wishes and needs! I wo...
uld HIGHY recommend using his services. He’s an a absolute delight to work with especially for someone’s big day! I have gotten so many compliments from my guests saying how amazing his music choices were! He also played a major role in helping our wedding planning and was more than willing to give suggestions to us as needed! We could not imagine our wedding day without Ben and his amazing ability to find the right songs. Thank you so much for all you did for us!
Madison B
5.0
Craig was INCREDIBLE. He was great with communicating beforehand, and also showed up early on the day of with a really nice setup. He had great up-lighting and a fog machine, and t...
he music was amazing! It very much matched our vibe, and everything went off without a hitch. We received compliments all weekend from our guests about how great our DJ was with communicating the timeline and keeping everyone hyped up. We would absolutely recommend working with him!
Grace H
5.0
Ben was so was much fun for our wedding! He was super helpful and quick to respond leading up to the day. Meetings with him worked nicely with our schedules and were always very in...
formative. The day of the Wedding he really helped keep our reception moving smoothly and to schedule. We had so many compliments on how awesome our DJ was and our dance floor was packed all night long. I’d definitely go with Atlas Entertainment again!
Rylee B
5.0
Craig did AMAZING at our wedding! He was so willing to work with all the hectic things and last second changes. He organized a dollar dash for us instead of a dollar dance and it w...
as a HUGE hit!!!
Mackenzie W
5.0
My husband and I cannot recommend Atlas Entertainment enough!! Ben had everyone dancing all night long! He was so easy to work with and so fun to have with us on our day! You can t...
ell he truly enjoys what he does and that reflected in how fun everything was! We wish we could relive the night over and over again!
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thank you so much Mackenzie! You guys were a fabulous couple and your party was so fun. Th...
ank you, genuinely, for having me. Now go make your friends get engaged so we can party again!
Madyson H
5.0
Craig was the DJ at our wedding, and he was absolutely amazing! He made the planning process and our wedding day so easy and seamless. Our dance floor was literally always busy, an...
d people are still talking about the great music! I would recommend Craig to anyone!
Erin K
5.0
Ben and Craig were the best to work with! From my initial inquiry, Ben was so responsive and helpful in answering questions and providing information. Craig was the DJ for our wedd...
ing and from planning texts/calls to the day of, he alleviated stress and made sure things flowed well. And the dance floor was a blast thanks to the music he picked. Would recommend Atlas to anyone!
Allison C
5.0
Ben and Craig at Atlas were amazing!! They were so communicative and flexible. Craig DJ’d for us and made an effort to chat with us remotely about what our vision for the day was. ...
Our wedding as a bit unorthodox as we are from NY but had our wedding at the Field of Dreams in Iowa and the guys at Atlas showed so much enthusiasm for that!
On the day, Craig was on top of the timeline and helped to keep things flowing. He played a wide variation of music based on what we told him that we liked. He also took some video and shared them with me afterwards! So many of our guest told us that the music was great and kept the party going.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Atlas and wish I lived in Iowa so I could use them for my next event!!
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thank you Allison, and thanks for letting me be a part of it! One of my favorite weddings ...
I’ve been part of and the fact that it was on the Field of Dreams made it awesome. If you ever find yourself back in Iowa, hit me up for the party! - Craig
Elijah H
5.0
Ben was absolutely amazing, he was super easy to work with every single step of the way. We had so many compliments on the music that was played and how well he did. He was a massi...
ve crowd favorite. I can’t stress enough how amazing he did. If I had to have our wedding again I’d hire Atlas EVERY SINGLE TIME!!!!
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thank you so much Elijah! As a DJ it always seems like I’m the one making other people’s n...
ights, but truthfully I needed your party that night as much as anyone! Man it was fun and it was a pleasure to work for you. I’d love to party with you guys again sometime!
Rebecca P
5.0
Craig did our wedding and it was absolutely amazing and so fun! He was flexible and fulfilled the specific requests that we had regarding timing for the ceremony and grand entrance...
into the reception. He even found a specific song I wanted for my walk down the aisle that had clear quality. We had a theme wedding of Enchanted Forest with Dungeons and Dragons chic, and he catered to us to make it feel exactly how we wanted. We used the fog machine from the Gold Package deal and it was such a great addition to the reception. I highly recommend Atlas Entertainment for hosting your next event! If I could do the day all over again I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to be in the place of Craig as our DJ.
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thank you so much, Becca! I loved that you both brought your own personal element to your ...
big day, and I was so glad to be able to help bring your vision of it to life. Those are memories you’ll have forever, thanks for letting me be a part of it! - Craig
Amanda B
5.0
Ben thank you so much for dj our wedding. All times best DJ that I’ve ever been around seeing you kept the music going. You scavenge hunt if any bride is looking for some fun acti...
vity hands-down the best thing I’ve ever seen it was so fun everyone loved it. They’re still talking about it 10 out of 10 any other party that I have I’m going to book you for all future events that I have, just amazing. You read the crowd very very well made our day the best.
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thank you so much Amanda! It was a lot of fun, both your families were great company and i...
t was a pleasure working for you guys. Thanks for being a fun couple! Congrats again!
alicia L
5.0
BEN IS AMAZING!!!! Best DJ in the QC! I could not be more pleased with having worked with Ben this year planning my wedding. He was so helpful with the planning process and so easy...
to talk to. Coordinating with vendors was one of the more difficult aspects of planning but Ben’s communication and care for his clients is amazing. The music for our wedding superseded my expectations. Everyone talked about how much they loved the DJ and several people took his name down for future events. Thanks again Ben!
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thank you so much Alicia! Clients like you make this business such a pleasure I’m just so ...
happy you guys had a great time, despite the weather issues! Congrats again and it would be great to see you guys again sometime!
Shelsey C
5.0
Ben did a magnificent job on our wedding day! He is professional and courteous! He truly pulled the whole day together!
If you want a great DJ and a great event, I would truly re...
commend Ben at the top of the list!
Response from Atlas Entertainment QC
Thank you so much Shelsey! I loved working for you guys and your venue! What a powerful, m...
emorable, and fun day. Thank you so much for letting me share it with you. Congrats again to you!
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