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Big Apple Entertainment receives high praise from reviewers for their exceptional service and music selection at wedding receptions. Harold and his team are commended for their knowledge of various genres, ability to incorporate live musicians, and create a diverse playlist that keeps guests of all ages dancing all night. The professionalism and attention to detail in terms of timing, announcements, and volume control are also highly appreciated. Reviewers highly recommend Big Apple Entertainment for a fun and well-run wedding reception.- Top reviews
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Harold at Big Apple Entertainment was incredibly supportive from our initial outreach onward. We had a mix of musical requests, and his depth of knowledge across genres of music was the main differentiator. Moreover, Big Apple was able to provide us with great live musicians which we wanted for cocktail hour, as well as a photobooth.
After we locked in the wedding day, Harold was clear on timing and expectations. We provided him a must play and do not play list which were followed by DJ Dan. At the end of the night, even staff members at the venue commented on how great and diverse the music selection was, and we cannot thank the Big Apple team enough. Highly recommend!
Howard was such a great DJ! He did an excellent job organizing our preferred songs into a playlist that kept everyone dancing all night, and he really engaged the crowd (aged 6 through 80s) when hyping them up or drawing their attention to special points (like cutting the cake). Our reception was extra fun because of him!
We appreciated the way Big Apple Entertainment handled the music and emceeing at our daughter's wedding reception! Harold and his co-workers did a terrific job! Everything was handled smoothly, and the management of the sequence and flow of events was perfect. The volume of the mic and the music, and the pacing of the changing of the songs, were just ideal. They were able to get the room up dancing and having fun, right from the start, and they created a great atmosphere. As an announcer, Harold's voice was chill and clear, but lively at the same time, and the wording of your announcements was right on the mark. All in all, our reception was an exciting and happy event because it was well-run, and it was well-run because of Big Apple Entertainment's professionalism. Thank you for the excellent job. Your business, and you as a performer, are first-rate!
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We can not speak more highly of this company! They did my sisters wedding and my cousins wedding and we just knew that they had to do ours as well. Our favorite part of their service is their ability to individualize each of the weddings. Each wedding was so unique to each couple even though it was the same company. Teddy was incredible and kept everyone on the dance floor for most of the night! We are so happy with their service (:
wow these guys really delivered!!! My husband’s family is Egyptian, mine is American, and both sides love to dance and party, so we needed the music to switch between English and Arabic over the course of the night (not that easy to do without losing momentum from half the party). We provided the team ~20 Arabic songs in advance and we were SO impressed at how seamlessly they incorporated and mixed the music- both sides of the family and our friends were dancing the entire night! They were also very easy to communicate with both leading up to and with the emcee on the night of the event (for example, moving up the cake cutting so our photographer could get the shots before he left, making sure they had the right pronunciation of our bridal party names for the grand entrance).
Phil and Matt were fantastic. They made sure our day was extra special. The accommodated any requests that we had. They were super friendly. Harold, who helped us from the beginning was great in making all the details easy. Thank you all for making our day so special!!!
Anyone looking for a dj should use big apple. From start to finish they were the best and made our day so special. Our guest had a blast and loved all the music. They really got what we wanted. I would highly recommend them to anyone and would use them for any future event. Hands down the best
There are not enough good things I can say about Big Apple Entertainment!! Our wedding was on 10/5/19 in Sullivan County and I couldn’t be happier with how all our music for the day turned out. We had our ceremony located on an old bridge in the woods and they were able to use battery operated equipment for the music and it turned out great. As far as the music for the reception-they did everything I asked for! They totally got the vibe I was going for and also were able to read the crowd to know which song to play next. People were dancing all night long including myself! People were raving about the music and said it was the most fun they’ve ever had at a wedding. I can’t thank you guys enough!! Our MC was Harold and our DJ was Jon, they made a great team!
We had a great experience with Big Apple Entertainment! MC Teddy and DJ Jon- Luc were amazing! Jon- Luc had honored all our requests and filled in all the blanks where it was needed. I heard so many compliments about the music selection after the wedding. MC Teddy is great at what he does! He maintained an energetic atmosphere and he got our guest out on the dancefloor! He also organized a Tarantella dance that everyone loved! I highly recommend Big Apple to anyone who is looking for a DJ/ MC for an event.
We met with Harold from Big Apple at a Wedding Expo and liked the company right away! The staff was extremely organized and professional. We didn't want an over-the-top MC and Ted was exactly PERFECT! He got the party going, and the music we chose was played by the DJ. We had a do-not-play list which was respected. We had no issues whatsoever and would HIGHLY recommend them!!
Wow! Just wow! If you want to have a ridiculously memorable and energetic party you need to use Big Apple! My mom and I originally met with Harold who was so amazing! Harold was so friendly and very good at his job! I signed with Big Apple that day. The year leading up to the wedding Harold was in constant contact to make sure he knew the music we wanted and more importantly didn’t want. Which I really appreciated. Harold was so familiar with our venue which also helped ease my mind. From the moment we walked into our venue until the time we left no one stopped dancing! Harold know how to pump the party up. Almost a year later we STILL have people talking about who our DJ was and how everyone (from my grandma to my youngest cousin who was 7 at the time) dances the entire time. I wanted custom made sunglasses and I asked Harold if he could hand them out and he said absolutely. I think the most special part was when i told Harold how much I loved country music and wanted some played at the wedding, he did his research, found a few amazing songs, and played them! Even the non county fans danced during this time. I would absolutely use Big Apple again, they did an outstanding job!
Overall I had a great experience with Big Apple. I worked with Jamie and from our first meeting he was very professional and organized. I like how he wanted to learn more about our musical taste and the demographics of our guests to ensure he catered to everyone's musical palate. Our guests really enjoyed themselves at our wedding and Jamie had the whole place dancing up a storm. I was very pleased with the outcome.
We used Big Apple for our live ceremony music as well (harp and violin) which was so beautiful.
Also another option that Big Apple offered was the "hora loca" dancers which we chose for our reception. They were AWESOME and definitely differentiated our wedding from others that we have attended.
5 stars hands down for Big Apple Entertainment
Harold and his team did a phenomenal job at our wedding. He really got the party going! During coneltstions he listen to exactly what I wanted. He was very concerned with what we wanted. They broke the night up beautifully. Small detail too, he double checked the pronunciation of people’s names to make sure everything was correct. Overall great experience and we will be using them again!
Jaime and Paul were great to work with. We walked into our first meeting not knowing much and having left a meeting with a different DJ company a few days later I️ was overwhelmed. Jaime and Paul explained a typical wedding but then asked us for important details. Their questions ensured we tailored the reception to our guests. We left and I️ was so relieved and no longer felt like we were so far behind with planning like the first company made me feel. There are easy to work with, extremely accommodating, and absolutely reasonably priced. We also had them do our photo booth which everyone loved! Jaime MC’d and got the whole room up to do the tarantella, what more could we have asked for. You won’t regret making an appointment!
Our Wedding was 08.06.17, best day ever! At first I was hesitant to book with Big Apple Entertainment in fear that they would not be able to fulfill my needs based on my Caribbean background. However I met with Harold and the first meeting he put me at ease. He was very attentive and understanding to what our needs were. I Knew we made the right choice when we were at our final meeting and my fiancé and I disagreed on our music choice for the ceremony. Harold was able to read my body language and provided a compromise that made us both happy. The day of the wedding, they had us and all of our guests on the dance floor, I could not have chosen better music if we did it ourselves. We had the best time of our lives and that was made possible by Harold and Craig. Thank you Harold for making my planning and my event such a joyful time I will cherish for the rest of my life! One last thing our guests had an amazing time at the photo booth, it was well worth it! :-)
Super easy to work with and the staff that worked the wedding were fun. Everyone loved our wedding and the music. And the photographer and videographer were awesome!
Jamie at Big Apple Entertainment absolutely rocked our wedding! Jamie was great at keeping our guest dancing all night! Our guests are still talking about how fun our wedding was. Thank you so much for giving us a night to remember!
We used Visual Impressions for our photography and videographer through Big Apple. We worked with Paul for all the planning and he made everything easy.We had Bill and Tony and they were an absolute pleasure! They made everything fun and enjoyable - I was so happy we chose Visual Impressions.
My fiancé and I planned our wedding in one month bc we are expecting our first child in July. We called a few d.j.'s that we knew had done Albanian weddings before but struggled to actually get anyone on the phone. We finally called Big Apple Entertainment because they had done a wedding for a friend and we remembered the music was great. I was apprehensive about the whole wedding and process. Jamie took care of us when we went to the meetings. They were so professional, easy to get in touch with, and give our input about playlists. My fiancé loves music and had a vision of what the wedding should be. Big Apple nailed it! On our second meeting we met Vinnie and he guaranteed me I would have fun even though I almost cried in the office; I was dreading dancing in front of everyone so bad. He delivered. They took such great care of us. Everyone loved the music. They did an excellent job with the traditional Albanian/American mix we needed. The manager of the venue said it was the best mixed cultural wedding he'd ever seen. We had a blast and so did our guests. The music was amazing!
We used Big Apple for our wedding last week and let me just tell you how amazing they were. Even when we were just in the planning stages, Paul kept me super calm and assured me everything would be great. Let me tell you, he was more than right! Our MC kept us in the loop all nite as to what would take place and the dance floor was packed all night. Our photobooth was a hit with such long lines since everyone wanted to take pictures. I would recommend them 100% to anyone who needs a dj!!!! We love you guys!
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2016
On behalf of MC Phil and the entire Big Apple Team we would like to wish you both all the very best! Thank you again for choosing Big Apple.
Thank you so much to Paul and Frank and team for making our wedding perfect! We used Big Apple Entertainment for our DJ/Photobooth/ Video and Photographer. They were amazing!!
We asked Paul for his thoughts on our entrance and we are so glad we listened it was Awesome!
It was so nice to be able to enjoy our day and know everything was taken care of. The music was fantastic and everyone had a blast dancing the night away.
Thank you guys so much!!!
Natalia & David
My cousin used Big Apple for his wedding so I knew we were in good hands. The DJ knew exactly how to get the crowd going and kept the party lively all night. With the exception of the music we had to pick out (first dance, etc), I left the rest of the choices to the DJ and it was a wise decision. They were able to gauge what worked well and it was so fun!
Big Apple provided the music for our wedding reception this past Saturday and they had the entire room on the dance floor! We worked with Paul who is so personable, professional and easy going. After speaking with him, you will walk away feeling like you have known him forever. He was also our MC and did an outstanding job! He had great energy the entire night and also took the time to chat with my husband and I while dinner was being served to ensure we were happy with everything, Music is such an important part of a great party and Big Apple certainly made our wedding a great success!
AMAZING!! I HIGHLY recommend Big Apple to anyone who is planning any large event! They know how to read the crowd and kept my wedding guests on the dance floor all night! Many friends and family members asked about our DJ & MC after the wedding and commented how awesome they were! Paul is great and makes the pre-planning process enjoyable. Book them!!
From the day we met Paul until "the Last Dance," it was a wonderful experience! Paul was easy to like from the 1st couple of minutes we met him . . . he was clear on explaining the music options to my daughter & my self, and was great at responding to answer any of our questions. He had the entire wedding on the dance floor the whole night, and cued all the special dances beautifully! "OH WHAT A NIGHT!" Thanks, Paul!!!
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! No other words to describe Paul and his staff !! Anthony had my guests up and dancing the entire night and his assistant Paul did a wonderful job !! We also got a photo booth from them, I will give 5 stars for the DJ service but a 2 for the photo booth. My attendant was cranky the entire night and smacked my little sisters hand off the button and didn't smile once.
Response from the Vendor on 04/26/2016
Thank you for such a wonderful review of our DJ Entertainment team. Your MC Phil and DJ Angelo strive very hard to make sure every wedding is a positive success (as all our performers and staff try to do). I am so very sorry to hear your experi...
ence with our Photobooth did not meet your expectations. As with all our clients, I hope you know that we strive to provide the best service possible and will address your comments with our Photobooth staff right away. I sincerely hope your wedding was all you had hoped for and that you are enjoying your new life together.
My fiancé and I met Paul at a bridal expo event that was taking place at our venue. He was a preferred vendor for the venue as well and was highly recommended. He gave a brief demonstration and my fiancé and I were both thrilled. We have different taste in music – he likes rock and I like country, but we both wanted to dance. I had wanted to surprise my fiancé by walking down the aisle to a Metallica song. Paul worked with me to find the perfect version and it was great! Paul was able to incorporate both of our music styles during the cocktail hour and reception and people were dancing the whole time! We had also opted to not take part in some traditional wedding elements, like the bouquet and garter toss. Instead Paul suggested a “longest couple dance” which was a huge hit. Everyone had a great time and we couldn’t have been happier.
Big apple entertainment was fantastic!!!! We used them for our wedding Oct 17 2015. We had many recomendations for them and they proved to be incredible! Vinny was a gentelman and really made sure everything was excatly the way we wanted it. We met with Paul who was so freindly and welcoming and helpful he gave us his best professional advice and really made us feel at ease with our choice. I would reccomend big apple to anyone the were so so great they made our special day un forgetable music is such a big part of a wedding and they rocked it out we loved our wedding day thankyou big apple!! -Megan & Matt Purdy
My husband and I first heard Big Apple at my cousins wedding and they did a wonderful job there and since that day we said we had to use them for ours. They were the perfect choice for our wedding. Paul was our MC and was so energetic and got the crowd moving. I would recommend Big Apple for any event. They made our night worth while. THANK YOU BIG APPLE!!
Paulie & staff did a exceptional job at our wedding this past May , big apple entertainment is very passionate about what they do !! Paul was excellent he catered to all our needs & wants , I wasn't surprised one bit as I have been to other weddings where his services were used and never the less then best . The music kept my guest on the dance floor threwout the night & my guest raved about how great our entertainment was !!! I couldn't have asked for better . I def . Recommend big apple to anyone looking for the very best professional mc/ dj services at a affordable price . Thanks big apple for making our night the best !!!!!!!!!!
Paul,
Thank you so much! Saturday was perfect!!! Phil and Angelo did an amazing job and it was everything we wanted and more...we had the Conga line going BEFORE dinner and every guest was on the dance floor from beginning to end. Timing was spot on, and they were great with all the changes we needed to implement. It poured rain all night and they were super flexible and able to keep the party going despite the weather.
We're so happy with our decision to work with you and your team. Thanks again!
Meredith and Scott
Paul and the guys were amazing. People are still talking about how good they were. My guest never stopped dancing all night. Paul knows what he is doing. I'm sure they already lined up more weddings from the guest at my wedding. From the first meeting he helped with song selection and gave great direction on how the night should flow. He has been in the business for 30 years and really knows how to entertain a party. I am so thankful for Paul. My feet still hurt from all the dancing. They played music for the whole crowd and everyone is still talking about the "Shout" set. Would definitely recommend them to other brides if you want your guest to have fun!!
We first heard of Big Apple Entertainment at a bridal show nearly two years before our wedding. At the show, an MC and DJ performed a sample wedding, and we followed up with the company shortly after. When we first met with Paul, we immediately recognized his passion and energy for his job and his business. We hired Big Apple because we were confident that Paul would ensure a great party for us. In subsequent meetings, Paul only enhanced our confidence in his product. His attention to detail and high standard of performance removed provided great comfort.
On our wedding day, we were excited to meet MC Phil and DJ Angelo. Phil met with us just prior to the introductions to ensure that he was following what we had previously requested. He did a great job getting the party started. Phil and Angelo have a great talent for reading the crowd and chose great music to keep the party going all night. Prior to the wedding, we decided to add an extra hour, and we feel that every penny was well worth it.
We also appreciated that Phil checked in with us throughout the night to ensure we were enjoying everything - and we definitely were. We can't imagine having hired anyone else, and we would recommend Big Apple Entertainment to anyone and everyone.
The guys at Big Apple Entertainment are fantastic. We spoke to a couple of DJ's before booking them, and noticed that many DJ's are super flaky and not responsive. Paul always responded immediately, listened to all my requests, and gave me his professional opinion on the timeline, song selections and logistics. The night of the wedding was perfect and everything I had wished for. I told Paul I wanted the wedding to be like a night club and they nailed it. They read the crowd and switched things up to keep the guests dancing. My friends and I danced the night away, and we received many compliments. I will definitely use Big Apple Entertainment again. Thank you for making my wedding a dream come true!
Big apple ent was AMAZING!! All the meetings with them before the wedding were personable, easy and organized. Paul was excellent in setting up everything we needed. On the day of our wedding, the DJ's were perfect. They really listened to the crowd and played the best songs to keep the dance floor full & fun!! At the end of the day, my friends thought I had given the DJ all those songs on my "must play" list but I didn't... they just read the crowd so well!! I'm so happy with their services.. I 100% recommend them to anyone. They really helped make my wedding day special.
I met with Paul almost two years before my wedding and felt like I was meeting with family. He was great. He helped us plan every little detail from the ceremony music to the party. My family and friends danced the night away and had a great time. I also did photo favors through Paul and everyone had a such a blast taking so many photos with great background choices. I would totall recommend them to anyone planning a wedding or any event.
Big Apple Entertainment was the perfect choice for our wedding! Paulie was our MC and he and his crew ran the night perfectly! He had our dance floor full all night with guests ages 5 -92! He played all the requests we had and even checked in with us when a request for the "Tarantella" was made before playing it. It was a huge hit. He worked flawlessly with our venue, The Fountainhead, and made everything just right! My mom even gave him a kiss at the end of the night thanking him for making everything so wonderful!
Big Apple made my wedding so much fun! I got married on 10/18/14 and Big Apple handled our DJ services, dance floor lights, cocktail hour keyboard player, and photo booth. Paul was our MC and from the very beginning of planning, he was so professional and helpful. As we talked through our ideas, he had great input and really showed his experience. On the night of the wedding, Paul and the DJ kept the dance floor full the whole night. My groom and I had the best time thanks to Big Apple. Since the wedding, so many of our family and friends told us that they had the best time at our wedding. I couldn't ask for a more awesome night. I am so thankful to Paul and his team and would recommend them hands down to any bride who is looking to have a blast.
Big Apple is by far the best in the industry when it comes to dj's! from the minute I met Paul, he was personable, professional, super friendly, and really talked to my parents and I for a while and made us feel so comfortable. Needless to say, we thought he was great and hired him for the big day! its so important to have great music at a wedding and I was really nervous as a bride that everything would turn out perfect (i'm a bit of a control freak and my dad had a huge playlist of what he wanted at my wedding too. Between the 2 of us I joked with Paul saying we were gonna drive him crazy! lol) but honestly I knew Paul and his staff would deliver and they actually went above and beyond what I could possibly even imagine! he had my guests dancing and partying to the point where we didn't want the night to end! he would come over to us to make sure all was ok and Paul was an awesome MC! every time i looked around people were out on the dance floor dancing and having a great time! i've already gotten asked who my amazing dj company was and I hope they use Big Apple for their special day as well! Thank you again Paul for going above and beyond for us and for being more than we could have ever hoped for! I enjoyed myself so much and so did Eddie. He raved about you guys!! I know my dad too had the time of his life when he heard the songs that he had requested and they were played! I can't wait to use you guys again in the future! If your a bride or a groom and you want perfect music on your wedding day (as you should!) then look no further than Big Apple! i can guarantee you will not be dissapointed! thanks again!
Big Apple was great to work with and kept my dance floor packed all night! They're not as flexible when you (or your guests) request songs on the spot, which I understand to some extent. I should have spent more time on the "play" and "do not play" lists. Overall they kept the party going so I would definitely recommend!
Paul at Big Apple Entertainment made our wedding day the most spectacular day ever. My husband and I love Disney (and he especially loves the Muppets). Paul worked in our love for Disney in the best ways and we were still talking about it on our honeymoon. Not only that, but he had everyone on the dance floor the entire night! His energy throughout the night had everyone talking; no one walked away disappointed. We also got a photo booth for our wedding night and it was awesome! If you are unsure about a DJ, you will not be disappointed with Paul at Big Apple.
Paul recommended that we use Visual Impressions for our video and photography. They were amazing. So wonderful and easy to work with. I can't wait to see our video and our photos but I can assure that they will be fantastic. I strongly encourage you to use Big Apple Entertainment and his partners at Visual Impressions. Paul will personally make sure that your event will be perfect.
The first time we met with Paul at Big Apple, my wife and I were not very knowledgeable about the wedding process. We went in there thinking we would be getting a DJ, Video, and Photography package, but what we wound up with was a wedding consultant.
Paul took hours out of his busy day to walk us through every aspect of the wedding day, from the timing and flow of the day, to the limo, to makeup and hair. We would have never thought of any of those details had Paul not walked us through them. Because of that extra care and attention, our wedding day had no surprises and was a smashing success.
Service: As soon as we arrived, Paul was there to greet us and keep us on time. We had told him beforehand we wanted to enjoy our cocktail hour, and he made it so we did. When it was time for the bridal party entrance, Paul was there giving us instructions and making sure we were on time. We REALLY appreciated his attention to details.
Paul and Vinny were our DJ and MC combo. From our first song to the last dance, these two were AMAZING. My wife and I still get chills when we think about how perfectly our first dance went because of Paul. We were alone for the right amount of time, and he had everyone join in at the exact right moment. He made us a memory we will always cherish.
The music selection was always on point as well. He played all different types of music so everyone would be on the dance floor at all times. Paul’s personality as MC was unmatched. Everyone afterwards told us how great the music was at our wedding. And the dance floor was never empty.
During the wedding, the consultation did not stop. He would come up to us and tell us when we should go around and greet everyone. He should offer services as a wedding planner in addition to his great DJ service.
My wife and I have been to weddings afterwards, and after seeing other DJs, it made us appreciate Big Apple Entertainment even more. Thank you Big Apple for everything you did for us!
To say that our wedding was a huge success was an understatement. It was a perfect night in every aspect. And Big Apple was a major part of it. Paul and his staff were outstanding. They were the very first DJ company we sat down and spoke with and we didn't see another. Paul went over every part of our wedding with a fine tooth comb and paid close attention to every detail and went along with every crazy idea we could come up with....and I mean everything! Wrestling Entrances (even during the ceremony) and an appearance by Mr. Met himself! The dance floor was packed ALL night! I've been to many a weddings when the bride or groom has to go up and request 'X' amount of songs. My wife and I didn't need to do that at all. The playlists were mixed to perfection and everyone had an absolute blast. We also used Visual Impressions as well which is the sister company of Big Apple for our photo and video. Again, professional and friendly group of men who were on their A game from the arrival at my wifes parents house until the last dance. Fun, enganging, friendly and up for anything. It was a perfect night and in large part because of them and all the hard work they put into our special night.
We had a lot of sentimental pieces put together at our reception and I have to say that they nailed it... I am very happy with how it all came together and highly recommend them as DJs
Pauly and his staff were so Amazing to work with and so professional !! Big Apple Entertainment made my wedding day a day I will never forget! The Music was just what we wanted and had everyone out on the dance floor having a good time. We already knew we were using a great company but it was great to hear from all of our guests and also the staff at our Hall how much they loved them too! I want to give a HUGE THANKYOU to Pauly and his amazing staff for everything they did for us on our special day!I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this vendor to anyone who is looking for a great DJ COMPANY to make your day unforgetable! :)
We hired them to provide us with music and photography for our wedding. Both of them were really approachable, fun, and professional. To this day our friends and family still talk about how the wedding was one of the best they have ever been to!
Big Apple Music and Entertainment created a dream come true for our daughters wedding. The dance floor was packed ALL night, with the Bride and Groom being in the center of the floor.The music was AWESOME!
Paulie and his staff went ABOVE and BEYOND what we could ever imagine. The announcements were perfect and the mix of music was wonderful!! There were guests on the dance floor that have never danced at other weddings. We truly appreciate all their very hard work and fabulous attitudes to make it an unforgettable night. Our wedding guests have not stopped calling about what a fantastic night they had at our daughters wedding!!!!!
We would highly recommend BIG APPLE Music and Entertainment for a wedding or any other event!!
Thank you Big Apple!!!!
Joanie and Angelo
My wedding was yesterday and Big Apple Entertainment helped to make it a huge success. We initially met with Paul, the owner. He was friendly, helpful and had great suggestions based upon our particular needs/preferences. We signed up with him during our first meeting and felt confident in our decision. We opted for basic DJ/MC services to cover our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. We also opted for a photobooth. On the day of the wedding, our guests couldnt stop raving about the DJ's music selection and, in addition to the great music selection, the tone of the reception was set by the MC, Eric, who made the atmosphere fun. Everyone loved our photobooth and at the end of the wedding, we were given a guest book with copies of all of the photos taken by our guests (with hand written messages from them), as well as a flash drive with all of the photos. You will not be disappointed if you go with Big Apple for your special event!
This was a recommendation from our wedding planner. We originally wanted to go with a band. We could not be happier with having Eric DeSoto and DJ React running the show for our guests. I cannot recall a single moment from the entire day where our dance floor was not nearly packed. Eric had people on their feet from beginning to the very end. Meeting with Eric and Paul beforehand, during planning, was always a good experience. They are so friendly and accommodating. They made important decisions about music and entertainment very easy, and alleviated the anxiety that comes with wondering if we were making the right decision when it comes to something as important as music! When it comes to wedding entertainment there is no other choice.
My wedding was 8/14/10, and it was the best day of my life...everything worked out so well....I had Big Apple Entertainment for my photographer, videographer and dj....all three were great. Eric was our MC, still to this day everyone still talks about our MC and the music...all my guests stayed on the dance floor, that's what we wanted and that's what we got...
My wedding was on the TLC show Four Weddings, and Big Apple Entertainment made sure that our wedding was off the chart...Thanks again Paul and Eric for a WONDERFUL night....will never forget it!!!
My husband and I got married 3 years ago and honestly, our family and friends still talk about how beautiful and fun our wedding was.. thanks to Big Apple! Paul was our MC! He was awesome.. made us feel at ease..kept our guests on the dance floor, had fun with the crowd.. prepared us well for the big day.. he reviewed all our songs with us beforehand and was very organized. One thing I really loved was we had some young as well as older guests and Paul did a perfect mix of songs that kept everyone happy and on their feet! I would definitely recommend Big Apple.. they'll make your reception an event to remember!
When guests of your wedding are STILL talking about how amazing the MC, DJs, percussionist and music at your wedding one month prior was, it only re-confirms what you already knew--that you chose the best company to provide music and entertainment for your wedding. Paul and his entire staff were so extremely professional and helpful though out the entire process of meetings and selecting songs, etc. What we had verbalized as the type of feel we wanted for our wedding, they more than provided. The dance floor was packed all night, a sight all Brides & Grooms want to see!! Thank you Big Apple Entertainment for making our wedding such a fun & memorable event!!!
We had Big Apple host our Wedding Reception years ago and yet we still have guests tell us how great our party was !
Paul and his crew listened to exactly what we wanted, we never heard any songs we 'didnt' want played, and all the extra fun that we wanted included, was performed and handled seamlessly.
We were thrilled with Big Apple and highly recommend them.
Our Wedding this past March 16 was incredible. Paul and his crew from Big Apple did a fantastic job keeping all of our guests on the dance floor all night. They went above and beyond all of our expectations. Along with the music, the photography and video from Visual Impressions were also amazing. Frank and Eddie took awesome pictures of us, our families, and guests from start to end. The three of them are the ultimate package to have for your wedding. We definitely have no regrets with hiring them to take care of things for our wedding. They made our day unforgettable.
I can't begin to describe how happy we were with Big Apple Entertainment/Visual Impressions. My cousin contracted with them a couple of years ago and they left a lasting impression. When my fiancé proposed I knew immediately who I wanted for music and photos. Eric, Paulie, and Bill were helpful from start to finish. They went above and beyond throughout the process, and above and beyond the day of the wedding. I can confidentially say that they are the best of the best, and personally know a couple of other brides who used Big Apple Entertainment and Visual Impressions and were just as satisfied with their work.
We used Big Apple/Visual impressions for every possible service..as a DJ, photobooth contractor, photographer, and videographer. There were so many special touches throughout the wedding night which wouldn't have been possible without them.
To quote some of our guests: "best wedding we've ever been to!" "I can't believe it's over, we had such a blast," and the list goes on.
If you want my opinion, I vote Big Apple Entertainment for your special day!! With the help of Big Apple, the everlasting memories you dream of will be made.
Thank you Eric, Paulie and Bill!!
Big Apple Ent is the best choice I could've made when planning my wedding. The staff was so incredible from beginning to end. On my big day, they went above and beyond than what you could ever expect from any DJ and photography company. My guests had an amazing time dancing and Eric was the best MC. We chose to go with visual impressions, big apples photography division, and we worked with Frank the photographer. He was so amazing on my big day and also went above and beyond his call of duty. We just picked up our pictures today and we are thrilled with them. I highly recommend this company to anyone, and you could never go wrong by choosing Big Apple!! And good luck to all those future brides!
We had an amazing experience from start to finish working with Paul and his team. Paul is professional and easy to work with. He went over every detail with us and gave helpful suggestions. During the wedding, he guided us through the night and everything went so smoothly. The dance floor was packed the entire night! Our DJs knew exactly how to keep the party going. Months later, I am still getting compliments on the entertainment at our wedding! Awesome overall experience!!!
My husband Tom and I used Big Apple Entertainment for our wedding on May 4th, 2013. Paul was our MC and he did an AMAZING job! We had and continue to have so many complements on the music for our wedding. People have been saying they didn't want to get off the dance floor and everyone said they were so sad to see the wedding end. Paul was outstanding, he made us feel at ease as he prepped us for what was going to be happening throughout the night. We are beyond happy and impressed with Big Apple and we HIGHLY recommend them for a wedding or any event!! Absolutely amazing!
Big Apple was the first and only DJ we interviewed for our wedding, and after meeting Paul, we didn’t need to look any further! We were referred to Big Apple by friends who had already hired them for their wedding. After much wedding planning, we found that word-of-mouth references were definitely the best. Having a personal reference for a vendor makes a big difference. We met with Paul, and we were sold! He has been in this business for many years, and his experience shows. He walked us through every moment of what would happen during the reception, and made sure to spend extra time with us, going over our music and party preferences. Paul was meticulous about having every detail just the way we wanted it, reassuring us that all of our “do’s and don’ts” would be honored. All of our guests raved about the music, and my husband and I didn’t stop dancing all night! It was a great party, due largely to the professionalism and expertise of Big Apple.
My MC was Eric and he was fantastic! The reception was perfect. I've been to a few weddings before where the newlyweds enter, you sit down for dinner, and then after everything was done people would get up to dance and people start leaving early. Not my wedding! The DJ's set was perfect, and Eric got everyone up and dancing between courses and all the way until 1am.
With an eclectic mix of amazing music, Big Apple had the guests dancing all night! Every guest has told us how much they loved the music. The night could not have gone so smoothly without our MC, Vinny. With great attention to detail and professionalism, Vinny seamlessly led us from our entrance as bride and groom, to the last dance. We recommend Big Apple to everyone!
Eric DeSoto was beyond amazing, as well as his staff. Everyone was dancing and having a great time, and he really kept things moving. To say that Eric and his team helped make our night really special is an understatement. WE LOVE BIG APPLE ENTERTAINMENT! They even traveled all the way to Atlantic City, we just had to have them.
Big Apple was recommended to us by a friend, who used them for her wedding and various parties. There was no need to "DJ-shop" because we felt comfortable with them from the very beginning!
Paul was fantastic to work with; he threw out great song suggestions for us and was honest and straightforward.
On the day of the wedding, Big Apple also arranged music for our ceremony and Paul was on mark with everything (speaking with officiant beforehand,, connecting with the reception manager, etc). They were on time and professional!
At the reception, our guests would not get off the dance floor because Paul and his team did a great job gauging our guests and knowing what music fit them (ages 18-55). No one would want to leave (even to eat their dinner). At any given time, there was always at least 50 ppl on the dance floor.
Paul was fantastic, he was never intrusive and made sure that hubby and I were his number priority. His team was great in making sure that we didn't have "un-welcomed song requests" or mike "interruptions".
Big Apple truly made my wedding reception-- they did such a great job that my sister/maid of honor is considering them to do her wedding!
Thanks Paul &Team!
Eric and his DJs were AWESOME... we have received so many compliments on the music, they really made the party a hit. I was worried about having a DJ treat my wedding like it was their time to put on a show... this was not the case with Eric... he did a great job MCing the reception, was very professional, but also very personable. And the man knows how to read a room and get that dance floor full! Thank you Eric!
Eric is the absolute best! I can’t thank him and his team enough for making my wedding as amazing as it was! Everything was more than I could ask for and I would recommend him to anyone if they wanted to have the best wedding ever, with the best music and best DJ. He worked with my very tedious list and made sure everything was perfect! I can’t thank them enough from the bottom of my heart for making my wedding as memorable as it was and making my experience amazing from the beginning to end!
Me and my wife just gave them a few sugestions before the wedding and they knew exactly what we wanted. All my guest said they had a great time and a significant reason for that is "Big Apple" were excellent and worth every penny we paid for our wedding!
I found Big Apple Entertainment at a bridal show and I am so happy I did! Eric was so great to work with and they did an amazing job at my wedding and worked in all the music I had wanted! The dance floor was packed from beginning to end.
The staff at Big Apple guided my husband and I through the whole night which helped us relax and we were able to mingle with all of our guests! The music was awesome!!! We also did a very cute photo montage of us through the years. We had a pianist at our cocktail hour which made it extra special.
We were looking for a one stop shop for Music, Entertainment, and Photography. Once we met with Big Apple we knew they were the company for us!! Everything was so easy with Eric and Paul. They return your phone calls right away, anwser all you questions and handle everything that you haven't thought of. People raved about the music, photo montage, photobooth and lighting effects. Dance floor was packed all night. They even acquired a last minute song requested by my dear Uncle. More importantly, Paul checked with us all night long to guide us through events and see if we were happy and well taken care of by the venue (Even reminded me to eat)!!! Overall they made our wedding an amazingly awesome event and they are amazingly awesome group of people to work with.
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We used Big Apple for our wedding on 9/30/11. They were absolutely AWESOME! Eric was our MC and they had people dancing the ENTIRE night. The music was current and they played everything we asked. Eric really got to know my husband and I and really did well with the music choice. Our family is hispanic and we really wanted good dancing music like merengue, bachata, salsa, and current music as well. Big Apple definitely delievered. THe lighting, the logo, the setup was beautiful and we could not ask for more.
The team at Big Apple Eric and Pauly are so responsive, they responded to all my phone calls in a timely manner. We provided tracks for the father/daughter and mother/son dances, as well as really specific instructions for our intros and they did everything perfectly.
My overall rating is two thumbs up, 5 stars, and A++!
Big Apple Entertainment went above and beyond my expectations. They made my wedding the event of the season. Eric and Dom were amazing and payed attention to my every wish! Love them and would use them again for future events!!! Thank you guys once again for everything!!
Nicole Russo, married 9/9/11
Ten years ago Paul did an amazing job at my brothers wedding, so when it was my turn there was no doubt in my mind where to go. Paul did an amazing job, not only was he great to work with but he had everyone on the dance floor all night! People are still calling to say what a great dj we had!
really good djs, they do what ever it takes to make your night super special
Eric, our MC, and his team did a fantastic job with the music and ensuring the wedding had a fun, upbeat atmosphere. I had more fun at my wedding than I have ever had in my life.
The DJ was my favorite vendor. Paul is excellent. He's incredibly responsive and professional and a super nice guy. Easy to work with. Willing to do whatever you want. We sent him a CD of Moroccan music that we wanted played during the wedding and he did an amazing job. He mixed it in with the American music seamlessly and everyone really loved it. He didn't get in the way too much when it was time to announce the bride & groom or cut the cake, etc. He was really fun and tasteful and everyone had a terrific time.
Paul was fantastic to work with and I would definitely use him again for another event. He coordinated with the photograph and the maitred' at the venue so everyone would be in the right spot at the right time.
He played great dance music in certain parts, and had great background music in other parts so people could more easily have conversations. It was really well done.
I saw other very positive reviews on The Knot about Paul and they were all true. I have nothing but major praise for Paul and Big Apple Music!! They're the best!!! :)
This is the only part of the wedding that my husband really insisted on. He was awestruck by the flat screens and lighting and while I didn't want to pay over $2000 for the extravagance, he wouldn't budge.
I didn't have a pianist or cellist for my ceremony, so Big Apple, for an extra charge, piped music into my cermony. I burned a CD for them with the music that I chose. I found out the day of the wedding that they never tested the CD on their equipment. Luckily I had my Ipod with my music on it and they were able to use that.
The reception was a huge hit because of big apple. They were in tune with the crowd and if one song made people leave the dance floor, they would quickly change to another one.
They made the boutinere and bouquet toss a lot of fun. They even went around the reception hall with digital cameras, took pix of the guests and put them upon the big screen. They also created a "photo montage" of my and my husband's baby/childhood photos and displayed it on the big screen. The guests got a real kick out of that!
We loved Big Apple Entertainment!!! They made our wedding a night we will always remember and cherish!!! I come from a big Italian family and Mike was our DJ. He knew exactly what to play and mix to get the party going!! We asked for the slow stuff at the beginning of the night, then mix in the Italian music and then bring it back to freestyle, Hip Hop, 80's and 90's music.And Just make it like a club atmosphere !! And that is what Mike did for us. Everybody was on the dance floor and did not want to go home. We had an unforgettable wedding and we owe it to Mike and Big Apple Entertainment.. Thanks for everything!! xoxoxo
These guys played at my friends wedding and I have to say it was the best wedding I've been to. Will definitely keep them in mind for my next event.
I can't even say how pleased I was with Big apple and how professional they were at handling my wedding and everything entertainment that they had to offer. Eric was our MC and I can't express how amazing he was/is. From the moment we met Eric I knew he HAD to be our DJ. He's down to earth and is not like other DJ's that just want your business. They are actual people that really want to make sure your wedding is top notch. They went out of their way accomadate our schedule even after business hours. It was just so easy to work with them. Eric made my special day perfect, the last thing you want on your special day is a person that you can't trust handling something as important as your music. We 100% trusted him and every choice that he made on the wedding day. The day of our wedding was obviously the best day of my life but Eric made it so easy for us. There was no stress and it felt like he was a friend attending my wedding. He was dancing and getting the crowd up from the minute they walked in the door. I can't say that I have been to many weddings where the party REALLY started from the minute that we walked through the door. It was non-stop great music that everyone till this day has raved about (our wedding was 2 years ago). We have seen/met with them numerous times since our wedding and I just can't say enough great things about them. I can actually say that they are people that we can now refer to as our friends. If you want a DJ company that is easy to work with and someone that you can actually have a person to person conversation with, then Big Apple is the company that you should definitely go with.
Eric, Paul, and the rest of the guys at Big Apple are amazing! From day one I knew my wedding was gonna be a blast. Eric is so down to earth, it feels like you've known him forever. He helped us with music choices, and was open to all of our own suggestions. The dance floor was packed the entire night and I still get compliments as to how great they were. Two of my friends have even booked with them since! I've been to a quite a few weddings in the past year, and there is no comparison. Big Apple is the best around!
From beginning to end, Eric and the entire staff of Big Apple went above and beyond our expectations. We met with 6 DJ's/MC's in total and it was easy to see after our initial meeting with Eric, that we were wasting our time meeting with anyone else. We decided to explore all our options, and no one could compare. Unlike most vendors we met with, Eric treated us exactly how we wanted to be treated, he was down to Earth, didn't put on any type of gimmic and knew exactly what he was talking about. It was easy to decide to go with Big Apple for our wedding day. I can't recommend Eric enough as an MC and Vin as a DJ. They kept everyone on their feet and 5 months later, our guests are still raving about our wedding. They really took the time to get to know what type of music we liked, and make sure that all guests would be happy with the selection. We were lucky to be put in Eric's care while planning our wedding, both personally and professionally, there is no one better. I highly recommend them for your wedding day!
I am using this DJ company for my wedding but I have seen this DJ company at a lot of wedding events. They cater to all different age group which is very important. They can get the crowd going and it just becomes a great party. I will definitely refer them to all of my friends
Working with Eric and Paul from Big Apple was a wonderful experience. We used them for our DJ, photo, and videography and were very pleased. Our wedding day was perfect, and people still comment on the dancing that took place at our wedding. Thank you!
We had Big Apple as our DJ for our wedding and could not have asked for anything better!!! Eric was our MC and was truly amazing. My husband and I had the best time and danced the whole night. Big Apple was very accommodating and helpful in every way...we definitely recommend using them as they will not disappoint! We had the time of our life, THANK YOU ERIC & BIG APPLE!!!!
I loved everything about Eric and Big Apple. They were able to meet every request we had, no matter how big or small. They provided all the music for my ceremony, cocktail hour and reception...I couldn't be happier. Eric was the best MC, couldn't ask for a better group of people!!
Words can hardly express how pleased we were with Big Apple! From the photos, video, and entertainment Big Apple delivered! Eric and Paul always made themselves available to meet with us or take any phone call. We felt confident throughout the entire planning process that our day would go off without a hitch. The music and entertainment was the highlight of our reception. Eric did an amazing job! Our guests danced the entire night! Countless people still ask us about our DJ/MC. Big Apple played a huge role in creating an amazing wedding!!
we had Eric as our MC ... he was out of this world. Met with us a few times, never rushed us and found a bunch of Italian songs to make my father happy. People keep telling me the entertainment at my wedding was the best!!!
These guys were amazing! They were always great to work with and they help guide us along our wedding night with great music and memories. The equipment was top of the line and they had everyone on their feet the whole night. Our MC Eric was a great guy and he made our night so much more special. He always was there to listen to our needs and to work with us in the planning process. Everyone one at Big apple was great to us and helped make it so easy for us! We used to them for our Music, Photo and Video so it was a quick one stop shop. (Photos and Video were provided by Visual Impressions).