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up with the soundtrack of my wife's and my relationship. I had very specific moods and tones I wanted for each part of the wedding. Strings for the pre-ceremony, slightly upbeat indie for the cocktail hour, slow and moody for the dinner, and full on party for open dance. I sent a list of songs I wanted played and Nguyen and Jordan were able to seamlessly fill in the rest. During the processional they didn't miss a beat with the music queues. They were able to work hand in hand with my coordinator to stick to our schedule and when it came to emcee they did so clearly and professionally. Open dance was a dream, they live mixed all the music and kept the party going until the very end. They were able to read the floor and adjust to keep the energy high and the party banging. I received many compliments from my guests noting the song selection and atmosphere created from pre-ceremony to the last song. Nguyen was always very responsive and answered all requests and questions we had. The guys from Black Book Social Club are true professionals who also know how to fuel a killer party.

wedding. All of our guests were on the dance floor the entire night and we owe that to the Blackbook Social Club! Overall, Nguyen is extremely professional and just an overall cool guy. We were totally lucky to have found him and his amazing team. Months leading up to the BIG day, Nguyen was extremely helpful and attentive. I would email him and he would literally get back to me in minutes, it was so awesome. I can't think of anything bad to say because it really was the easiest process working with him. We also were very particular with what kind of music we wanted at our wedding. Our ceremony, cocktail hour and dinner hour we wanted to be a bit more indie/folky/feel good and Nguyen knew exactly what that meant to us! He not only did an amazing job during those hours but he killed the dance portion of our reception! Nguyen did an amazing job of feeling out the crowd, as well as playing the genres of music and songs that we had requested. One of our goals at our wedding was we wanted it to be a fun, enjoyable time for our family and friends...and because of Blackbook Social Club, we accomplished that! Blackbook Social Club will be the best decision that you make. I did hours and hours of research and interviews with other DJs and by far Nguyen and his team surpass every expectation that I could ever imagine having. I can't say enough great things! So look no further, Blackbook Social Club will not disappoint!

you each love the music as well. Nguyen easily helped us accomplish that. We had everyone dancing and complimenting the music. Blackbook Social Group was the best decision and made our night memorable, not just to us but to our guests.

se, we knew our guests, we knew their music tastes and hired an awesome DJ who could pull off our vision for a fabulous evening. No awkward pauses in music or stange transitions that I've experienced at other events. These guys are real DJs and know how to transition from song to song. That was important to us to keep the mood and energy flowing smoothly. Nguyen and Jordan were great to work with. Nguyen is very professional and available to answer any questions. I honestly didn't need to give him much direction, just a few simple goals.....mainly make our guests happy and keep them dancing. They also helped us with extra equipment and mics for our ceremony, even though we only used them for the reception. I give them my highest recommendation!

ssional, attentive, and genuine. He met us at our venue for the walk-through to ensure scope out the logistics which was helpful and reassuring. Above all else, my husband and I appreciate how much he catered to our specific requests and matched our taste in indie and eclectic music. It was a wonderful feeling to hear our hand selected songs play throughout the wedding with additions made by Nguyen –and I have to say, the songs that were selected by Nguyen were on point! One of my greatest fears since my engagement was that there would be a mass exodus during the reception which had happened to many of my family’s weddings. However, Nguyen & co. kept spinning and mixing songs that brought my guests to the dancefloor while keeping us in mind to! We had a great crowd that danced throughout the night. Even as the wedding was wrapping up and only immediate family and the bridal party remained, the music did not stop. In fact, one of my fondest memories of the night was dancing the last songs with our smaller crowd as the catering & events folks were stacking chairs around us. I appreciated their commitment to us (and to the contract!) by playing until we were ready for the last song. Our wedding was a highly personalized and wonderful experience, most in part due to the ambiance that Blackbook Social Club help set. If you care about your music selection and are looking for serious audiophiles without the cheese of a “typical” wedding DJ, this is it. We highly recommend them!

tion and that's key for us as planners. We recommend them without any hesitation whatsoever!

azing. I can't tell you how many compliments my husband and I received on our amazing DJs. Every single song kept the energy up, people on the dance floor, and the vibe was exactly what we wanted. I can't thank them or recommend them enough. PS - Our wedding was Oct 2015

nestly don't know how to squeeze his spectacular performance into fewer words. Apologies for the lack of brevity but I do promise you specifics. About me: I am a high-maintenance, high-expectation, specific, critical, demanding, and "at times" difficult, Jewish girl from LA. So keep that in mind as you read this review. If you don't trust or believe me, seriously, email me at klein.rachael@gmail.com so I can send you the videos and emails from my guests who couldn't get over this guy. Again, this is not just me talking. It's the 170 guests at the Bel Air Bay Club celebrating a Jewish LA girl and an Italian NJ boy. It's the STAFF at the Bel Air Bay Club. It's our VIDEOGRAPHER. It's our WEDDING PLANNER. Our PHOTOGRAPHER. NONE of whom had ever heard of him before. Welcome to the jungle people. I wish I could tell you everything he did so perfectly. For now, I'll keep it to examples and specific quotes from our guests. The ingredients. Bel-Air Bay Club, Pacific Palisades, 170 people from all over the country, ages 5 to 92. We've got doctors, bankers, professors, attorneys, non-profit pros, asset managers, programmers, liberals, conservatives, to name a few. We've got pretty much every high-end westside wedding vendor (all amazing though) we could find to spend our own hard-earned dollars on because we got completely carried away. So the room is gorgeous albeit far too expensive. Which means we've got a bride and groom who not only expect impossible perfection but who happen to consider the music to be THE single most important thing that must be perfect at the wedding. We've got a DJ whom no one working on the wedding had heard of, let alone actually heard play. We've got song requests spanning (no joke) 85 years of music taste. Result: An all-night long PERFECT... no - beyond perfect - song set, supremely outstanding read of the crowd, the dance floor, the room, the party by the DJ. Literally: perfect. Highlights from guest quotes include (and bear in mind, we're spanning a very broad age group): "Your DJ rocked the house." "Who is your DJ, he is amazing!" "Your DJ crushed it" "Goodness me, your disc jockey was really quite impressive!" "You know, your disc jockey really read the room - he's clearly an expert in his field, how old is he?" "I love your DJ!!" "I wuv [sic] yooo [sic] VJ [sic]!!" "Wow, whoever that guy is, he MADE your wedding." Our guests could not stop about Nguyen. Nguyen, hands down, was MVP of Halloween, i.e. our wedding night. The bartenders of the wedding venue said he was the best they've heard. I shouldn't say this and you'll hate me for it, but my father was actually shocked at how much I paid Nguyen, exclaiming that he was expecting the number to be 10-15x what we paid. Multiple. Not percent. I mean I don't know how else to explain this other than to NOT hire him would just be taking a major risk that no one really wants. Seriously, the second you sign your contract to book Nguyen, your mind should be completely at ease. If I ever have another party, I'm calling him immediately. Oh I guess I should also mention that he's an incredibly cool, down-to-earth guy, very humble, a whole lot of fun, I mean, now I'm just gushing but I can't say enough good things about him.

d finally found the amazing Tessa and Nguyen of Blackbook Social Club! Tessa and Nguyen were a dream to work with! They are both so nice, friendly, and responsive. Most importantly, though, their work is amazing. I still have guests telling me how amazing the music at my wedding was and how much they loved our DJ's. Their prices are also reasonable enough, considering you get two DJ's!! I only wish that I had another reason to book them again. They made our wedding a true event to remember.

l hearing comments from the wedding guest about how fun the dance party was. For me personally, the best part was Nguygen's calming manner leading up to the wedding. I had no idea what I was doing and had saved a lot of the planning for way too close and he actually went above and beyond to give me advice about things like which father-daughter dance will be most simple to dance to, how to make the cocktail hour and dinner music elegant but modern, etc. He also empathized with what can sometimes be a stressful planning experience and just made the whole thing easier. Finally, the value is incredible. If I had known how great of an experience it was going to be, I would have been willing to pay double the price.

and nice guy! He played the songs we wanted--from cheesy Taylor Swift stuff during cocktail hour to old school 90s hip hop during our reception--without missing a beat. Nguyen was also there for our walk-through, which was really helpful to determine the set-up and whether we needed any extra equipment, such as a mic that was too out of range. Nguyen also kindly offered to provide up lighting for us a no charge. We are happy he was there to DJ our wedding and know you will be too.

(I started looking 2nd after photography) and I am so grateful that I found these guys! Once I listened to some of their DJs and looked at the awesome events (aside from weddings) that they do, I knew I had to inquire. I got connected with Nguyen and he was super quick to respond and we soon met with him on Facetime and my fiance and I knew that we had made our choice. He really wants to get to know how music has shaped your life and how you envision your day. Long story short, I basically made five Spotify lists of different categories (I know overkill...haha but just to show you how much it meant to me), I'm sure they would have chosen amazing music otherwise but I knew I had some favorites in mind. Also I had a pretty long DO NOT PLAY list. Nguyen received it all happily and had a positive attitude throughout the whole process. The night of our wedding (it was in a large industrial space, and Nguyen insured us that the sound would be amazing, and didn't even push us to add any extra features for sound). Anyways moving on to the music, the transition from cocktail, dinner, to the dance floor was seamless. We were all dancing for hours to amazing choice of Hip Hop songs, good hits, and even some crowd pleasing EDM. Our guests loved them so much we went way over our allotted time (which I actually expected) and we were more than happy to pay them for the extra time. I could tell Nguyen and Jordan were having fun watching us all act ridiculous on the dance floor, and I truly felt like they wanted to be there, not just get it over with. They also added some awesome uplighting (for an amazing price hehe) and helped my wedding planner set up the slide show with sound without any hesitation (even though it wasn't a part of their services). I wouldn't change a thing, they exceeded all my expectations. Let's just say all the girls were in flip flops that were provided by the end of the night :) *btw, they are pros at music, if you are looking for a MC that would entertain your guests with jokes or intermittent announcements, I recommend hiring that separately, but they are more than happy to cater to your requests*

ryone stayed until the end and wanted to stay longer to dance! I highly recommend them for any event.

He met and communicated with us consistently in order to understand our wishes and what would make us most happy for our event. The music is one of the most important elements of an event and Nguyen was a master of detail and in tune with the guests. The dance floor was packed from the first song until the last.

rt to work through the details. That being said, Nguyen of Blackbook Social Club brought a level of professionalism, helpfulness and general comfort to both my wife and I when it came down to finding the right DJ and ensured us that we were in good hands. When I first spoke to Nguyen, I immediately knew we were off to a good start. We were going over various genres of music and potential "must plays" and when I mentioned "return of the mack" to him, we bonded right there on the spot! Once we chose BBSC as our DJ, Nguyen made sure we were satisfied with every detail. We had several meetings,multiple emails and phone calls and not for one second did Nguyen make it seem like we were asking for too much. We had some special requirements for the outdoor ceremony which required a wireless PA (which we provided) and Nguyen was able to handle it no problem. After one of our meetings, my wife and I concluded we wanted to break our first dance into two songs. This again, was no problem. The timing and blending of the two played out effortlessly. Nguyen was able to help guide us perfectly into creating a night of fun and dancing for us and our wedding guests. My wife and I were so nervous about choosing the right DJ company as we had been to several events this year where the DJ had made the music and dancing unenjoyable from cutting out the songs right as everyone got into it or from blaring the music to a deafening level. Blackbook Social Club provided us with the exact opposite of those experiences! After the wedding, I took some time to look over photos and videos of the night. What I saw could not have brought a bigger smile to my face. In the videos, almost all of the guests were dancing, jumping around and having an amazing time! I would like to attribute that to BlackBook Social Club! Everyone, kept showering us with praise about the music, the atmosphere and the good vibes that were kept in perpetual motion from our DJ. Weeks after the wedding, people still were calling us to say how much fun they had! For those of you out there looking for the perfect DJ/entertainment company, you will be beyond happy and satisfied with Blackbook Social Club. Nguyen was helpful beyond words and brought peace of mind to my wife and I throughout the planning and up to the wedding! I would recommend BBSC to anyone for any event! Im able to say that we hired a great DJ but also made a good friend out of this experience too! Cheers, Matt

about ANYTHING related to music throughout the wedding day. Nguyen also worked with us to match the uplighting perfectly to our wedding color. From the moment we met up to discuss the day till the end of the wedding night... Nguyen was very understanding and accommodating. Thank you both for making our wedding day so special. :)

o!!! We had all ages of people on the dance floor all night...and still getting compliments on how wonderful the music selection was. I am so happy that we booked blackbook social club. If you need a DJ, book them...they are the best!

pretty much oblivious to the details of it. Play it and we will dance to pretty much anything! So besides the handful of songs that we knew we wanted (first dance, mother and son, cake cutting) we let it up to him and his assistant to do what they do best. Let me tell you, we had people on the dance floor that we would never imagine being out on the dance floor and it was non stop! His up lighting was on point with what we wanted our venue to look like. He really set the mood and the ambiance of our special day! Nguyen and his team were simply amazing. We can't rave enough about them! If you want a team that will listen to what you want and deliver results, they are your go to team!

r venue was a far distance from Nguyen, he took his time out to come to my client's venue walk through so that he could ensure the best set up and come equipped for the space. He reviewed my e-mails and timelines in great detail before the event and took initiative throughout the wedding to check in with me on our program and make sure we were not only on track, but that he wouldn't move on to the next item until we were ready. His team was very friendly, mindful and professional (KEY for a wedding!). For example, when we had a request for an inappropriate song, they checked in with the clients to get approval before playing. Additionally, our venue was in a residential area, and they were very mindful about checking the noise level from a distance throughout the night. The wedding was on a Sunday night, and we did not run into any issues. From what I could see, my clients and their guests were having a blast! And from a vendor standpoint, I would definitely recommend Blackbook Social Club to any clients in the future. Behind the scenes, it's very important that all vendors are not only on top of their game but also accommodating and work well with everyone else. It's definitely a team effort when it comes to the successful execution of an event, and I would have DJ Nguyen on my team any day!

y corresponded with Tessa to discuss logistics and on our wedding day Courtney (aka DJ Dazzler) provided sounds while Rob emceed. Everyone we corresponded with was professional, genuine, enthusiastic, accommodating, and clearly very talented and knowledgeable. When searching for a DJ we had two requirements: 1.) we did not want a traditional, cheesy wedding DJ (i.e., overly emceed with silly games) and 2.) we had an incredibly eclectic mix of music we wanted to played. Courtney was the PERFECT fit for us...she seamlessly played all the genres of music we requested including underground LA hip hop (e.g., Pigeon John, The Grouch), 90s pop (e.g., Backstreet Boys, Hanson), Top 40's, Central American music (e.g., salsa, merengue, cumbia), and folk/classic rock (e.g., James Taylor, Van Morrison). We received so many compliments from all of guests ranging from our 50-something-year-old aunts and uncles, to our 30-something-year-old friends, and to our teenage nieces and nephew. Courtney and Rob created the exact atmosphere we were looking for and kept the dance floor packed the whole evening. The BBSC team far exceeded our expectations and we would highly recommended them if you are looking for a fun-filled and memorable experience!

information and so organized! She was also super upbeat, polite and an overall joy to be around. My husband and I got married in LA, but live in San Francisco. Tessa made it so easy and effortless to make plans from a distance. She was extremely punctual in getting back to any of our email requests, questions and updated plans throughout the wedding process. Tessa was also super flexible and accommodating in working with our schedule during the few times we were able to make the trip down to meet in person. The night of our wedding was nothing less than EPIC! We had the pleasure of meeting Nguyen that night and he is fantastic. Together they make an amazing team and are a force to be reckon with! We had two DJ booths, one for cocktail hour and one for dancing where she and Nguyen alternated spinning wicked tunes while our guests enjoyed themselves. From the ceremony to cocktail hour and dinner to dancing, Tessa did a seamless job MC-ing the night. To say Tessa and Nguyen did an incredible job is an understatement. It was A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.!!! Throughout the evening people were LOVING the music and seriously cutting a rug up on the dance floor. The night was more than we could have ever imagined and a dream come true. I highly recommend BBSC for any event you may have. They will not disappoint.

ar. From the very beginning, working with Blackbook Social Club was an unexpectedly pleasant experience. Tessa and Marion met with us months ahead of time to talk through all the details of our wedding from the general to the specific. We were made to feel that all of our thoughts and ideas were being heard and thoughtfully considered then later followed up on. Both women are extremely poised, professional and reliable but also have a wonderfully approachable young, hip, current vibe. There's no cheesy MC - it's as if your friends are taking care of you. Both of them worked hard to source some song options for vague ideas we had for the processional and the grand entrance at the reception. They allowed us to think outside the box and make some non-traditional wedding music choices. When my husband and I voiced concerns about having different taste in music, they made us feel comfortable and assured us they could make us both happy. They also encouraged us to give them a list of must-plays and must-not-plays, then they did awesome and creative mixes - their DJ set at the cocktail hour got rave reviews --- in every way, they went above and beyond what we asked for. They both have amazing taste and an encyclopedic knowledge of music. All of our guests - kids and seniors were up on the dance floor during the reception (which is exactly what we wanted.) They had every piece of necessary equipment (including mics for the officiant and hand mics for us and for our readings...) all the necessary insurance, they knew the answer to every question the venue had (all stuff I hadn't thought of) - they moved around a huge wedding venue totally unnoticed, they had a short phone call with us to triple check and finalize details two days before the wedding - even offering to contact the venue w/ last minute updates -- I knew going into my crazy big day that I wouldn't have to worry about anything ...I could go on and on. I can't thank them enough and I encourage everyone to use this team for any event.

work with. If you know what you want it makes it easier for them, if you don't, they have so many recommendations. They are very experienced. Tessa was our MC for the night and let me say she has the perfect voice. Her polite and delightful voice made my mother in law think she was going to perform and sing. Nguyen had an awesome set for the night which made the whole reception really enjoyable for everyone of all ages. Some oldies and top 40's for the old folks and edm for us youngsters. The dance floor was packed with all my friends and family and it was because of the music. The sound system and uplighting made it feel as though we were in a club in LA, which was what we wanted. BBSC also provided the uplighting for the night and set it up just the way we wanted. One side of the room was pink while the other was as close to tiffany blue as they could get. We also requested last minute to have dance lights and they easily accommodated. When the dance floor opened up Nguyen even suggested if I wanted to get the lights to alternate. Of course I agreed. That made the whole night feel and look amazing. All in all if you're looking for the the best they are the best. Highly recommended.

At every event they always know how to read the crowd and get the dance floor going! They do a great job of sticking with your specific playlist but also use their expertise to enhance the music experience for your guests even more. I've had my share working with other DJs but hands down Blackbook has been the most professional. Throughout the planning process, their communication was great. They really wanted to make sure I was pleased with their services and I could tell they really love what they do. This is definitely not some cheesy DJ'ing group - they definitely added that touch of cool & class to the event. I love they have a selection of DJs to choose from to fit your style. Also it helps they are affordable compared to other high quality DJ groups in the area. Music is a vital element to any event and can set the tone. Blackbook Social club is a must if you want to set the right tone for your event!

the bridal business myself, I depend on and value recommendations from friends and those I work with in the business. Planning a wedding is a job within itself, so it was nice to have Nguyen schedule an introduction meeting to find out our taste and then a follow-up meeting on how he was going to execute our vision of the perfect reception. He made one thing about my wedding . . .worry-free! A wedding should be unique and tailored to the bride and groom’s taste. In an effort to keep the entire wedding into the music and dancing you also have to consider the audience. Blackbook Social Club was able to do that and I did not worry one bit before or during my wedding if that was going to be achieved or not. Nguyen’s experience and talent made our reception turn out exactly how we wanted it to . . .a lasting memory!

most up beat personalities we have come across. She was so helpful through out the planning process. She made sure our song preferences were finalized and the DJ layout set before our wedding day without being overbearing and still calm and relaxed about it. She approached all aspects of our decision making with professionalism yet still made it very personable, as if we have been friends for years. We didn't get to interact with Tessa much at our wedding but her song selections spoke volumes. We were so impressed with her music and timing. She played the perfect balance of what we asked for during dinner and open dancing. I would recommend DJ Tessa and BBSC to anyone looking for a reliable, personable, extremely professional and pretty to look at DJ! Thanks for all you have done for us, Tessa! Xoxo

40 DJ. We wanted a DJ who shares the same musical taste as us who'll play indie dance tracks. Tessa was one of the two DJs that we contacted and we knew immediately that we wanted to book her! We were very impressed with her prompt responses and she was genuinely helpful throughout the whole process. We originally planned to have her DJ just the reception but because of last minute wedding stress, we asked her the day before the wedding if she can do the ceremony music as well. She was very accommodating and she arrived early at the venue to make sure everything is set up. Our guests can't stop raving about the music; we're so glad that we had Tessa spin at our wedding!

genres to please all ages. From the very start, Tessa and I were lost in music conversation then on to many emails sharing ideas and new music. Tessa has a passion for DJ'ing which makes the experience truly refreshing, friendly, and an open door to new sonic finds. Her attention to detail is extraordinary, never missing a beat. Everything is collaborative and she makes incredible suggestions and mash-ups! We were so lucky to find Tessa for our wedding and we highly recommend her to all that want to have a beautiful event with a brilliant sonic architect aka TESSA!

tions and suggestions and understand on the spot what gets the crowd moving. My groom was picky and specific and Blackbook Social Club hit all his Michael Jackson needs and also avoided what we didn't like.Truly talented DJ's that love music and love making people get up and move. All of our guests were commenting on how we had the best music and all ages danced all night long! Friends and family that attended our wedding have booked Blackbook Social Club for their own weddings based off having such a fun time at ours. They made our wedding so special, custom and so US. It made all the difference. They are the BEST! Hire them! You won't be disappointed!! Professional and just down right AWESOME!!!!

nd music. She provided all audio services and gear for both the ceremony and reception. We met Tessa a few months before the wedding and she tailored her services to our needs and at our budget. We had some specific elements to our ceremony--special music + cues--and she nailed it all. On the day of, there were a few changes to the script, but Tessa rolled with it and was never once stressed--a huge plus. On top of that, she recorded the ceremony for us and we now have that to enjoy and treasure! MC's can be hit and miss, sometimes a bit obnoxious, but Tessa was superb--polite, professional, and accommodating. Not only does she have great taste in music, she knows how to read the crowd/energy and curates songs accordingly. She knows how to keep a great balance of classic songs to please the older generations and newer material for the younger crowd. Having done her 'homework' she actually remixed some of our favorite songs and created her own unique mash ups. The reception was flawless and people are still saying how much fun they had at our wedding. Best decision we made is hiring Tessa. Look no further, you've found THE DJ.

sic and it appealed to everyone. We will definitely look into using them for future events.

in music -- perfectly straddling the line between indie and pop, and is effortlessly flexible in adapting to last minute changes. Nguyen was brilliant with the uplighting and both executed seamless jockeying skills and abilities. Tessa and Nguyen are a great team and a dream to work with! Thanks Blackbook Social Club. :D

for the reception. He made great suggestions on song choices for our wedding. He was a great vendor to work with. He got our guests dancing and having a great time the whole night and many of them didn't want to leave. I would suggest him to any bride that wants a true party for their wedding. I've have been to a lot of weddings where dj's would play songs but wouldn't mix seamlessly from song to song and it would kill the vibe. But Nguyen mixing skills was on point and create a vibe and party that was unsurpassable. Thank You Blackbook Social Club for making my wedding night memorable. I have recommended them to all my bride to be's.