We choose Big Daddy Walker productions for DJ/Emcee services on the recommendation of our venue owner/wedding planner. We had a quick conversation with Allen Walker over the phone and then met with him in person. That first meeting felt like ...we had known him for years, and the conversation flowed easily in and around all things wedding. He was genuinely interested in us as individuals AND as a couple, and the vision we had for our wedding - and not just for the music. And during that conversation, Allen said that he already knew which of his DJs would be perfect for us.
After that first meeting, we booked their services, and began working with him through the portal they provide to start capturing details of the wedding timeline, specific music, names of the bridal party, etc. The portal was super-easy to use, and kept us organized and thinking about our wedding day and what type of music we wanted for each part of the day.
About a month before our wedding, we met with Allen and our DJ, Patrick Wallingford. Patrick may come across as a bit shy and reserved at first, but as soon as we started talking about music, he came alive! His passion was VERY apparent. Music is very important to my (now) husband and I, and there were so many songs that meant something to us - probably because we had been together for 9 years! Patrick offered fantastic suggestions which led to us customizing a set list for our cocktail hour and a different set list for dinner music. We weren't really thrilled with the version we had of the song we wanted for our processional, and Patrick absolutely wowed us with the version he researched and ultimately used. The musical timing was absolutely PERFECT for the processional and my entrance.
As an Emcee, Patrick had a commanding presence without being overbearing. He kept the evening moving along without being hurried. He also kept our guests out on the dance floor for over three hours! I think that they only wandered off the floor when we brought out the late-night snacks! :-)
Patrick's attention to us went above-and-beyond. He checked in with us periodically to make sure that everything was to our liking, and made sure that we had everything we needed - up to and including getting us drinks whenever he saw our glasses empty.
We highly recommend Big Daddy Walker productions for their superior customer focus and attention to detail. Ask for Patrick!!!