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BPM Deejays & Photobooths | Perfect Pittsburgh Weddings
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About This Vendor
Pittsburgh's Original Nightclub-Style Wedding DJs
BPM Deejays are experts at combining time-honored tradition with modern styles & sensibilities. Since 2004, we have been Pittsburgh's boutique solution for couples seeking a wedding DJ that can deliver a nightclub-quality performance, while preserving the elegance of their special day.
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Arabic, Classical, Country, Disco, Hip-Hop, Indian, Jazz, Latin, Persian, Pop, R&B, Rock, World Music
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MC Services, Recorded Music, Sound Equipment
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Wedding, Ceremony, Reception
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Planning a wedding from out of town is tough, especially when it comes to picking your vendors. I hope that this review can help someone else out there to be steered in the right direction!
I found BPM Deejay's through an avenue very simila...
r to this - being from Pittsburgh but living in Baltimore, I had not been to any weddings recently in the area that allowed me to use vendors similar to those of my friends/family - so I was left up to my own methods of finding a DJ. I scoured countless DJ postings on theKnot, Wedding Wire, etc. to help in my search. In the process, I spoke to many DJs on the phone - and I'll admit that's probably the worst part of the process - how does one get comfortable with a DJ just by talking to them on the phone!?
Aside from BPM's stellar reviews, in talking with Matt from BPM, he was able to provide me with some sample videos/music clips that helped ease my worries & the price point was also just right! Everything that needed to be handled from the point of signing the contract to the wedding day went very seamless, and was actually one of my least burdensome vendor experiences!
Our wedding reception was AMAZING! From the intros to the last (and then the finale song) - Matt had our guests having a great time! I was VERY impressed by the music selection - both new & old songs, considering we had not given many specifics outside of our entrance & 1st dance songs. It was also very appreciated to see a DJ who actually had some club DJ experience & was able to spin songs in & out (excuse my DJ lack of official DJ lingo!). I received outstanding regards for Matt from our guests, and really believe he MADE our wedding night what it was!
I told Matt that night before leaving how grateful I was - as I truly do believe it helped make it one of the best nights of my life & one I'll truly never forget :)
To all of you brides out there looking for a DJ - I'd give my 100% guarantee that you'd have no issues with BPM as yours. Best of luck!
Finally getting to writing reviews for the best few vendors from my August 2019 wedding!
Selecting all of the different vendors for our wedding was so stressful, especially since we were planning from out of town. The DJ was the one vendor tha...
t I thought may be really difficult to decide on since my husband is obsessed with music and used to do a little DJ’ing back in the day. After seeing enough videos of DJs that were annoying, obnoxious, or disheveled, we thankfully came across DJ Matt Swaoger, owner of BPM Deejays. Our introductory phone call with Matt totally put us at ease, and we knew we found the right choice for our DJ. He proved from the start that he was a class act whose primary goal is the satisfaction of the client. He was professional in his work and appearance, and he made sure the bride and groom and festivities were the focus (not the DJ).
Matt DJ’ed the music for our outdoor ceremony, outdoor cocktail hour, and indoor reception—all at the same venue. During our in-person meeting three weeks before the wedding, he answered all of our questions and provided invaluable suggestions that improved the flow and feel of our special day. We wanted a distinct vibe for the different parts of our celebration and ended up doing instrumental versions of popular music for the pre-ceremony/ceremony, classic rock for our outdoor cocktail hour, Sinatra-type music during dinner, and a mix of “good dance music” for dancing (of course!), which showed his versatility. And he had no problem buying specific requested tracks he did not currently own. Apparently during cocktail hour one of my uncles said “Dang this place is rockin’….,” definitely NOT a boring, awkward, mingling social hour! My husband was ecstatic about how the music turned out. It melded so perfectly into “feeling and enjoying” each moment. Five stars for Matt at BPM Deejays for delivering exactly what we wanted!!!
BPM Deejays was incredible. If I had just one recommend to give a bride, it would be to hire BPM Deejays. DJ Steve was everything we wanted and more! I wanted our wedding to be a huge party, and DJ Steve did not let us down. Our dance floor...
was packed the entire night. He did an amazing job of mashing up different varieties of music, so that all age groups had an amazing time. He is a true DJ with great transitions between songs. At brunch the morning after our wedding, DJ steve was the talk of the party. All of our guests said he was the best wedding DJ they've ever heard He also did a great job MCing and helped to make sure all of the reception events ran smoothly. I cannot recommend BMP Deejays enough! You will not be disappointed.
Couldn’t of been more pleased with the service they provided. Everything was top notch with the uplighting, the photo booth rental and the music. True professionals.
Matt was honestly great. We did not have to worry about a single thing on the day of the wedding. My husband and I actually fell behind schedule during the reception and he came up to us and proposed a solution. We rolled with it and everything...
flowed perfectly. The online survey that we filled out ahead of time was very thorough and appreciated.
We gave DJ Steve Spin a playlist of songs that represented the genre of music we wanted played and he absolutely killed it! We have received so many compliments on how much fun our wedding was and multiple inquiries on who was our DJ.
Matt from BPM deejays was so awesome to work with! I loved that he had an office in Pittsburgh to meet him in person, rather than all of the conversations being over the phone. The planning process with Matt was extremely easy, and before the b...
ig day I felt so comfortable knowing that he would be leading the reception and helping us keep to our timeline. The day of the wedding went better than I expected, especially thanks to Matt! He kept the evening moving from one introduction, speech and event to the next. He remembered exactly what songs I had mentioned I wanted to be played early in the night to get my family members out on the dance floor, and once the party started it never died down! We danced the entire night, and I had so many people come up to me afterwards to say how awesome the DJ was because the music was so much fun!! Matt was great and I would 100% recommend BPM deejays to anyone I know planning a wedding or an event!
Steve Spin was more than fantastic. From the music list to the flow of the evening to the overall planning and execution of our wedding reception, Steve has a special way of making everything seamless. We would recommend him a thousand times ov...
er. Through our experience we found he takes great pride and care in what he does and we couldn’t be more pleased with the wonderful reception he provided.
We could not recommend BPM Deejays enough! Matt was great to work with and answered every question we had leading up to the wedding. He helped to keep the reception organized and on schedule. He took our playlist recommendations for cocktail ho...
ur and the dinner and executed perfectly. When it came to the dancing, our dance floor was ALWAYS packed. Matt is great with his song transitions and reading the audience. We received so many compliments about how fun the wedding was and we owe a large part of that to Matt. Additionally, we attended another wedding where Matt was the DJ and again, he nailed it. If you know you want a DJ for your wedding, definitely book him while he's still available!
Matt and his team were one of the best vendors that we had chosen for our wedding. We first met Matt shortly after we got engaged and knew from the start that we wanted him for our big October wedding! Matt was very professional and responsive ...
to all emails and calls that we made prior to our wedding and met with us two weeks before just to go over final song choices and special touches that we wanted. The week before my husband emailed Matt a list of dinner songs that we wanted played and he played every single one of them, despite it being a last minute addition. He definitely stuck to his word and made sure we had the best reception ever. The near 300 people we had at our wedding are still talking about how awesome our reception was. The dance floor was packed the entire evening and he played every single song we wanted, plus ones that we completely forgot existed. Even added in a polka, which had everyone who didn't know how to polka on the dance floor. My husband and I are so happy on going with BPM. Thank you Matt for making our night so memorable! - Chelsey and Gabe
Music will make or break your night. My husband and I were THRILLED with Matt’s skill! He truly “read” the dance floor and our guests- the dance floor was packed the entire evening. We also appreciated his professionalism leading up to the we...
dding. He was quick to respond to emails, and met with us in person as well. Not all wedding vendors execute on the communication part, and it can become stressful.
Thank you Matt for helping to create the most memorable night of our life!!!
-Kristine and David
The whole package was fantastic. Steve was able to not only keep the party moving, but became the de facto wedding planner by putting together our timeline and keeping us on track. The music was perfect, the vibe was perfect and the whole team ...
could not have been better. If you don’t hire BPM, you’re making a mistake.
BPM Deejays is amazing. Matt is amazing. And holy cow, our dance floor at our wedding was amazing. My fiancé and I did extensive research for our DJ (especially since we were planning our wedding from across the country, and especially since mu...
sic is such an important part of our relationship!), and after 5-6 phone screens with different DJs, we felt with absolute confidence that Matt was the best. He was professional, organized, and very communicative, kind and friendly, had an impressive resume of past weddings/events, and just seemed like an all-around great guy. Let me tell you: Matt is an incredible DJ. Our dance floor was so crowded with so many guests just dancing their hearts out all night! I have never been to a wedding where the dance floor is THAT packed for THAT long. People are still telling my (now) husband and I how much our DJ rocked and how much fun they had at our wedding!! What we loved the most about Matt was his resiliency as a DJ: he worked with us to really get to know our music tastes and our “must play” songs, and he expertly created a set list that combined our desired array of music, ranging from the classics, to alternative, to country, to pop, to EDM. The way he transitioned between songs and blended different genres together was incredible! We cannot speak more highly of Matt and BPM DeeJays for making our wedding ceremony and reception music absolutely perfect.
BPM Deejays & Photobooths is hands down THE best DJ in the city! Matt and his team are amazing and the music he plays is the best. The several planning meetings we had with Matt prior to our wedding made everything on our day perfect and hassle...
free. Best of all, they play the music that you want your guests to hear, they just don't fire up a typical wedding playlist. The Photo Booth was a hit with the guests as well. Fantastic pricing for everything we wanted. We will recommend BPM and Matt day after day after day!!!
After attending many weddings with only a handful of people dancing, we knew from the very beginning, it was vital that we hired a great DJ. We found BPM Deejays on the Knot and after seeing Matt’s videos and reviews, we knew we had to have him...
! Not only is Matt kind, professional, and responsive, he is a skilled DJ. From the moment our guests walked in to the last song at the end of the night, the music was absolute perfection and the transitions were seamless. But the best part — the dancefloor was packed the entire time!! We weren’t looking to play traditional wedding music and Matt knew exactly what to do! Our guests loved his song choices and his mixing. We felt like we were celebrities in our own exclusive club. In fact, everyone had so much fun, no one wanted to leave at the end of the night! Thank you Matt for making our wedding unforgettable! Our guest still rave about how lit my dancefloor was!
Matthew at BPM Deejays knows his craft. He is a complete professional and extremely passionate about bringing the best to his business and work. Highly recommended!
Like all vendors they ask for feedback online to help their business - I know ...
sometimes you wonder what does the 5 star really mean. This 5 star represents the serious efforts and though Matt puts into his job as a DJ. You will not experience bad jokes or commentary. He does keep your dance floor full. He knows how to read a crowd and is very knowledgable about music and what songs to play. Just book them. You won't regret it. We have received many compliments!
Steve Spin is the best DJ probably ever. After our wedding, we were told by multiple people that we had the most amazing DJ that played the most recent songs while he kept the night going perfectly. The whole process of working with BPM Deejays...
was probably the easiest and smoothest part of wedding planning.
This was our second wedding using BPM and team. Very professional and fulfilled all of our daughters music requests. We highly recommend their services.
BPM Deejays and Photobooths did an amazing job at our wedding! Matt is such a great guy and was very helpful with all of the planning and everything was perfect the day of! The photo booth was awesome as well! All of guests really enjoyed it!! ...
My husband and I heard from many guests that it was one of the most fun weddings they had been to. I highly recommend BPM Deejays and Photobooths!
We had Matt as our Dj for our wedding and he was the best ever!! We had such a great time and definitely recommend BPM Dj’s for any event!!
Very professional and Matt is a master at his craft!!
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Bill and Jess
BPM Deejays were amazing!!! They kept our dance floor packed. We also had a super long reception and Matthew played the whole time. I would definitely recommend Matthew’s services!!!
Steve did a great job keeping everyone on the dance floor and playing our playlist while mixing in hits of his own choosing! Definitely recommend!
I was in charge of music for the wedding and to some I may have put too much thought into the matter but a good DJ service can, in my opinion, make a break the event. It’s a celebration of the newlyweds but I also felt responsible to ensure tha...
t every guest had a good time too. I could not be happier with the experience that was provided. I had a chance to meet in person with BPM and gave them the break down of what kind of setting I wanted to create. They delivered from start to finish. 2 months later, I continue to get feedback as to how good of a time they had and how good the music. I’ve been to almost 20 weddings in the past decade and I can’t recall a better arrangement of songs and a better playlist than my own wedding. Not being biast but it’s true. Highly recommend.
DJ Matt and BPM Deejays are awesome! Extremely professional and know how to get things going. Matt kept the night moving along wonderfully! Highly recommend.
- Nina & Caty Turcic
Matt was a pleasure to work with from the second we met! He was quick to answer any and all of our questions, and helped us plan a spectacular evening. We appreciated having the option to plan our event schedule and outline our music selection ...
online, and to also meet in person on multiple occasions to ensure everything would be perfect. We have received countless compliments from the music selection, quality and professionalism that Matt brought to our wedding. We wanted to imbue a sense of elegance throughout our night and our expectations were far exceeded. He kept the entire affair flowing from moment to moment with ease; from our ceremony to the cocktail hour, and until our very last dance, the perfect soundtrack accompanied our evening! We can't thank Matt enough for all that he has done!
Matt was fantastic! He made sure that everything was running smoothly and that everyone had a blast! BPM Deejays was extremely easy to work worth, helping make our wedding day fantastic!
BPM was fantastic. You will be very glad you chose them. People danced the entire time and we couldnt get more compliments about them. We wanted a mix of classics and edm and they delivered. They had done a good friend of mines wedding and wer...
e by far the best wedding DJ i had experienced and they more than delivered on our wedding. My wife and i were very happy. Very professional and knowledgeable with great equipment.
DJ Steve absolutely KILLED IT! I can’t even find the words for him. There was not a single second where no one was on our dance floor. He captured the exact kind of music and vibes I wanted at our wedding. My husband and I are very into music a...
nd Steve was a joy to work with. Everyone was asking me about how I found him. I got so many compliments about Steve. He was professional and fun. Kept our wedding organized and stream lined. Highly recommend!
I first want to start by saying that I am extremely picky when it comes to music and what I like to listen to. Choosing the right DJ for us was the single most important part of our wedding. It's a process trying to figure out who to trust with...
the music on your big day. When we met Steve and Matt at BPM they did a great job of relating to us and listening to what we wanted. They made us feel comfortable and had samples available from previous events. They made an effort to gather our preferences from the start and clearly laid out expectations of what we could expect. Whenever we had questions, they were always available. Leading up to the wedding, we reached out to Steve to meet up before the big day. He traveled to meet us close to our home so we didn't have to travel to the South Side, which really saved us time during a hectic week. We gave him a list of songs that were must plays and made sure he understood the vibe we were going for. On the wedding day Steve could not have been nicer and more accommodating. He delivered on every single ask we had. My wife and I were completely blown away by how well he did with mixing music up and transitioning all the songs. We're still having friends and family comment how good the music was. These guys are reliable, friendly and true professionals. They will not let you down! Forever grateful to Steve and BPM for delivering an unforgettable experience. Thank you guys!!
First off, I have to say that our dance floor was rocking. The dance party was very important to my husband and me, and we ultimately chose Matt and BPM after we did some research on a bunch of other DJ's. The main deciding factor was that ther...
e wasn't a set amount of hours that he would play. We had our wedding on my husband's family farm and so dancing into the night was key! Matt kept the dance floor packed long into the night, and we all had a ball.
I wanted to start with the positive because in terms of DJ skill, Matt is top notch, but in terms of attitude, communicativeness, and service for the ceremony, he left something to be desired. As the wedding drew closer, I found that Matt wasn't very responsive to my or my coordinator's communications (be it email, call, or text). We had added the ceremony service, and there were a few things both my coordinator and I felt were important to go over. I was starting to feel nervous about our choice, especially because the ceremony music, emceeing, reception music, announcements, etc. are all hugely important to the flow of the day, and we had some non-traditional and specific requests. We finally got on a call the three of us a couple days before the wedding, and he kind of gave off the "this is easy, I've got this" vibe. Unfortunately, that wasn't exactly the case.
During the ceremony, there were issues with the backtrack and microphone for the song my friend sang and the recessional cue was late. During the reception, he announced my dad's name wrong twice (it also happens to be my maiden name, so I thought it was pretty unfortunate considering we had communicated for almost a year). He also made an announcement for the mother/son dance when we had asked him not to (because we weren't doing a father/daughter dance, so we didn't want to make an announcement).
There were just enough miscues and complaints about his attitude from others who worked with him that day to make me feel like he wasn't really giving our big day his all. That said, everyone is human, and he could've been having a bad day or just feeling a little overbooked, but I felt it important to share my experience so all you brides can get all the info, weigh it, and ultimately make the best choice for you!
Matt was great to work with and offered great suggestions to help with the flow of the night! I appreciate his professional experience. He's been to WAY more weddings than I ever will. He made it so easy for us and was flexible when Jordan want...
ed to change the song we were walking into at the last minute. He edited down our songs for first dance, father/daughter, and mother/groom which I am eternally grateful for! 2 minutes was enough, I couldn't imagine doing the entire song. The reception FLEW BY it was so much fun and he kept the dance floor packed the whole time! There were some must play songs on our list, and some I couldn't remember if I heard them or not. When I asked Jordan, he said I definitely danced to them. It was all such a whirlwind. Thanks Matt for making our party so much fun!
Response from the Vendor on 12/05/2017
Hi Jaclyn. Thank you for the thoughtful review. I am glad that the effort did not go unnoticed. I had a great time performing at your wedding as well. You brought a great crowd together, and I feel lucky that I got the honor of entertaining...
for them. Best of luck to you and Jordan.
BPM and Matt were a great part of our family wedding at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. Excellent sound system, and they were able to accommodate the playlist. Would definitely recommend.
Response from the Vendor on 12/05/2017
Thanks, Dottie!
As we are approaching our one year anniversary, I am looking at our pictures and love the ones of people dancing and having fun. Matt kept the dance floor going all night, and even created a special dinner mix for us too. He definitely goes ab...
ove and beyond! Thank you for being a part of our special day !
Response from the Vendor on 12/05/2017
Thank you, RaeLynn. I had a blast putting together that dinner playlist! Who else is cool enough to put me in charge of figuring out an Old School Hip-Hop dinner list? I am honored to have been a part of it, and grateful for your friendship....
Cheers!
BPM Deejays did a flawless job for our wedding. We literally only picked out 6 songs the entire evening - what the wedding party walked into, what we walked into, our dance, father/daughter & mother/son dances and one request to finish the nigh...
t. For the entire rest of the evening , we left it in Matt's hands and he drew upon his extensive knowledge of music to create a seamless playlist of Sinatra-esque dinner music and then a old school hip hop to dance the night away. We couldn't have been more happy with our choice of BPM Deejays.
Response from the Vendor on 12/05/2017
Dan... I had so much fun being a part of your wedding, and I thank you for choosing me. You hav been so kind and complimentary not only in this review, but in person (the scotch was wonderful!) I will look forward to running into you again so...
on.
Everyone I came into contact with from BPM Deejays was professional friendly and very easy to talk with. I couldn't imagine having anyone else DJ one of the best days of your life.
Response from the Vendor on 12/05/2017
Thanks, Sean! We aim to please. Best of luck to you and Ashley.
Matt and his photobooth team could not have been any better on our wedding day!
We got married on a warm October afternoon. Matt dj'd our ceremony and our reception, and he was perfect for both! The ceremony was outdoors, and we were really ne...
rvous that it would be hard to hear the pastor, bride and groom. However, Matt's equipment was outstanding! Not a single person had trouble hearing us.
For the reception, Matt followed all of our cues perfectly and read the dancefloor like a true professional. By the end of the night, some of our guests asked if they could pitch in to have him play for an extra hour!
The photobooth by Hot Flash Photobooths was also incredible. We were able to design our own template beforehand. During the reception, there was never a long wait to get into the photobooth! The guestbook that we received with the photobooth is also the perfect addition to our wedding keepsakes. The book is hardbound and will last forever.
I could not have asked for anything different with BPM Deejays - we were thrilled with their services and we will surely recommend them to any one of our friends and loved ones.
Response from the Vendor on 12/05/2017
Hi Molly. Thank you for your well-written review! I am flattered that you took the time to put such a comprehensive testimonial together, and it is much appreciated. I am grateful to have been a part of your and Zeth's day, and I wish you th...
e very best in your future together.
Matt at BPM Deejays was fantastic to work with. He was very quick to respond to any questions we had. He also met with us about a week before the wedding to make sure we were on the same page with song selections. His online site was very easy ...
to navigate and was very helpful in planning the timeline of the reception. We also hired him for the
Photobooth.... It was the hit of the party. The attendant was fantastic! Would definitely recommend Matt for any DJ services you may need.
Response from the Vendor on 12/05/2017
Oh, Mary... I AM a delight, aren't I? Haha. Thank you very much for your kind review, and especially for trusting me with your wedding day. It was definitely a pleasure to be at your service.
My husband and I are beyond satisfied with our choice to use BPM Deejays for our wedding this past summer and continue to recommend their services to our family and friends. We initially learned about BPM Deejays when we heard Steve “Spin” perf...
orm locally in Pittsburgh and inquired afterwards if he DJs weddings. Pleased to hear he did, and even more pleased to see the Knot Reviews attest to the quality of service we would be getting. It was an easy decision to use them after meeting with Steve and Matthew in their Southside office. We booked their Marquee Package with an additional Ceremony System to also be used in a separate space for cocktail hour. Throughout the process, Michelle, Matthew, and Steve were all easy to get a hold of, responsive to emails, helpful with planning, and took the time necessary to make our wedding day special for the both of us. Their online planning process is straightforward yet detailed enough to tailor your event to your wishes. Steve went the extra mile by editing our ceremony music from custom selections we emailed him. Steve was very early to the venue, setup well before anyone needed him, and worked with our officiant to get his microphone setup in advance of our ceremony. The ceremony went off without a hitch, as did the happy hour, dinner, speeches, and dancing. We received so many compliments from our guests about how great of a DJ we hired and it showed based on how many people hit the dance floor that evening. We couldn’t have been happier choosing BPM for our Wedding!!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/05/2017
Dear Vanessa. Thank you so much for this outstanding review! Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated. We definitely put a lot of work into each wedding we do, and we couldn't be happier than to hear when it has paid off. We are grateful tha...
t you took the initiative to inquire about Steve, and ultimately trust us with your big day. Keep on dancing!
Matt was great to work to with. He really helped us out with our wedding playlist and was a superb MC. We really appreciated the professionalism and could tell he really loves what he does. We had so many compliments throughout the night on wha...
t a great job he did, it really made us breathe a sigh of relief knowing we hit a home run with BPM Deejays!
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2017
Awesome review, Greg! Thank you for the kind words. Finding clients like you and Amanda are what fuels my passion for the job, so I thank you for trusting me with your wedding celebration. Best of luck to you.
Matt is a wonderful dj; very easy to work with, communicate with, and he's very professional. We utilized his DJ services only, but I have friends who have rented his photo booth and they also speak very highly of him. I could not have been hap...
pier with the music at the wedding... from ceremony to reception, everything was GREAT.
Response from the Vendor on 08/03/2017
Thank you, Jessica! Best of luck to you and Rob.
BPM Deejays couldn't have done a better job! They were incredibly easy to deal with and were able to make all of our requests a reality. Music was fantastic and we couldn't have asked for more!
Response from the Vendor on 08/03/2017
Hey, thanks so much, Mike! I had a blast entertaining for you and Nicole. I'm happy to know that you enjoyed my efforts. Thanks again for making me a part of your big day.
We hired Steve from BPM Deejays as the DJ for our wedding and he was fabulous! He was a great DJ and a very nice person who went out of his way to make sure we were having a good time. He made the planning process quick and easy for us and made...
sure to confirm all the details the week before. We got the package that included up-lighting and a monogram and both looked amazing the day of. I love to dance and Steve made sure to not only MC everything fluidly and precisely as we had requested but also kept the dance floor packed all night. He had a great variety of music and transitioned between songs perfectly! We got compliments from everyone there (including our reception venue) on how fun our wedding was due to the DJ. I would highly recommend both Steve and BPM Deejays for any event. You will not be sorry!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/03/2017
Rachel and Trevor; thank you for the kind words! I will be sure to pass them on to Steve. I am so happy that you appreciated our efforts. Little did you know that Steve was actually suffering through a pretty serious illness that day, which ...
made his job extra difficult. It is a testament to his dedication and professionalism that he was able to not only do the job, but earn a glowing review. Thanks so much, and best of luck to you!
Very accommodating, quick to respond. Made adjustments to songs and requests that we had easily and they sounded great! Very nice and easy to work with. Made time for us even though we were not in town much. Our song needed to hit a certain len...
gth and he did that and added a duet part. It was very beautiful. This is the second family wedding we have used him for. He would be highly recommended in the future.
Response from the Vendor on 06/05/2017
Hey Lisa! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. It was a lot of fun to be back to entertain Jazzy Jan and the Haddad family once again. I'm glad that you mentioned the music edit, and that you appreciated the effort; it...
took quite a bit of time to get that right! Now, I am the only DJ in Pittsburgh (probably the world) with an extended edit featuring a female vocal duet for "Grow Old With You" by Adam Sandler. It should be a huge selling point in the future, right? Haha... anyway, best of luck to you and Matthew.
We got married at the beginning of October and had a great experience with BPM Deejays! We would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone for any type of event. DJ Steve did a great job of making sure music was being played that was great for people o...
f all ages. The dance floor was filled the entire time! Thank you BPM Deejays for making our wedding everything we were hoping for!
Response from the Vendor on 06/05/2017
We definitely appreciate the kind words, and your confidence in letting us be a part of your special day. Best of luck to you, Megan & Joe!
Wonderful! Matt was very professional and helpful during the planning process. He was accommodating to our music requests and kept our guests on the dance floor with a great selection of music! Would highly recommend him!
Response from the Vendor on 06/05/2017
Thank you, Cara. It was a pleasure getting to know you and Stephen. I'll look forward to another dinner at Stagioni very soon!
I used BPM DeeJays for my October 1st wedding and couldn't be happier with my decision. I found wedding planning to be extremely stressful but the DJ was one thing I didn't have to worry about. Their process was extremely simple and both Steve ...
and Matt were very helpful the whole way through. Everyone had a great time and Steve had people of all ages on the dance floor. I'm still getting compliments on how great my DJ was! Thanks again Steve Spin and BPM DeeJays!
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2016
Hi Kaitlyn. This is my favorite kind of testimonial. When someone says that we relieved them of at least some of their wedding planning stress, then I know that we are truly appreciated. It also speaks to why you should hire a professional t...
hat you can trust to take the burden of planning away from you. This is a day for you to ENJOY! Well, Steve and I are extremely happy that we were able to deliver a great time, and some comfort to you and Mark!
Matt was an incredibly professional, well-prepared, and poised DJ for our wedding reception. He met with us personally before the wedding to go over our preferred music styles and song choices. He was able to mix both Arabic and American music ...
into a wonderful multicultural reception for our guests. He was an excellent host for the reception - he got everyone's name right and made sure all the transitions went smoothly. And he made sure the dance floor was packed all night by reading the crowd very well - we had multiple guests come up to us afterward to say how awesome our DJ was! We would recommend Matt to anyone hoping to have a great reception that will get all of their guests dancing the night away.
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2016
Hi Reem. You and Rob are such a nice couple, and I am happy that I was able to help make your night special. I enjoyed the challenge of incorporating the Arabic music into the playlist, and it is becoming a bit of a specialty of mine. Best of l...
uck to you both.
I do not even know where to begin to start talking about how great Matt and BPM Deejay's was for our wedding! From our Day 1 meeting before securing the booking, Matt was so incredibly helpful. We only had a few ideas on what we absolutely want...
ed in terms of songs so his guidance and helpfulness went a long way! He walked us through everything expertly and patiently without ever belittling us or getting impatient though we would not have blamed him! Whether you have a specific vision or need him to take the reigns and help give you direction he is definitely up to the task. To make matters better, BPM Deejay's is so reasonably priced. We used them both for our ceremony and reception. Our dance floor was never empty thanks to Matt and he read the crowd so incredibly well! He also got every one of our must play songs in and kept every song on our do not play songs out. I can not honestly thank Matt and BPM Deejay's enough for the great work that they've done! You will not be disappointed with the services they provide!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2016
Hi Lindsay! I'm guessing that you and Kofi are relaxing on an island right now, so I really appreciate that you took the time to write this review. Wow, did we have a great time at your wedding this weekend, or what? I was feeling a little hot ...
under the collar when dinner had ended, and I knew that we had a full 3 hours plus of dancing ahead of us, but your guests were awesome! Give me a room full of people that love to dance and party, and I am a happy man. I actually had a discussion with one of the ladies at the venue at the end of the night about what great people you had at your wedding. A+++ all the way. Thanks so much for making me a part of it!
We absolutely loved working with BPM DJs. Steve was so awesome and helped to make our reception truly perfect!!! They have a unique style and the party never stopped the entire night! They were easy to work with and reasonable priced compared t...
o other vendors. I would absolutely pick them again!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2016
Juliana, thank you very much for your sweet review. I'm happy to know that you would do it all over again. For the record, if I get a chance to entertain for you and Mark again, I would absolutely be honored. We wish you both the best!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Matt and BPM Deejays!! Not only was Matt super accommodating during the planning process (which meant a lot to me since I was planning the wedding from out of state) but the quality of his work is outs...
tanding! My husband and I asked for Memphis blues to be played during cocktail hour and dinner. Matt asked for a few samples of what we wanted, did his research, and absolutely nailed it. The music during the reception was amazing as well! He really read the crowd and was able to keep EVERYONE (from our 4 year old nephew to 21 year old cousins to 65 year old uncles) on the dance floor the whole night. The transitions between songs were seamless and there was never a drop in energy. We asked that the music be appropriate for all ages and yet it didn't feel like the music was geared towards children. It was fun, lively, and awesome the whole night.
Matt was available any time we needed him but never made himself the focus. He was open to our suggestions but when we had no opinion (such as for a cake cutting song) he was able to step in and pick something that perfectly fit us. It felt like he knew exactly who we were as a couple - but I'm certain he makes everyone feel that way. He is the ultimate professional.
BPM Deejays gets our wholehearted recommendation without any reservations. We strongly encourage everyone to check out BPM Deejays!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2016
Hi Beth. I will admit that in preparing for your reception, I was a bit nervous, but I think that is when I do my best work. I studied hard to educate myself on blues music, and build a nice catalog, and playlists appropriate for your wedding. ...
I am now a fan, and buying blues CDs for my own enjoyment! I was a part of many great parties this summer, but in the end, yours was one of my favorites. The venue was outstanding (Syria Shrine), your crowd was there to have a great time, and the bride and groom were classy and fun! I'd do it again anytime, and this is why I love my job. I wish you and John the very best of luck and happiness!
DJ Steve did a fabulous job at our wedding! We were referred to him by a couple who hired him for their wedding. Absolutely no regrets. One of the guests at our wedding was in the process of planning her own wedding and hired DJ Steve as well! ...
Word of mouth at its finest! BPM is the way to go!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2016
Hi Robert. It was an absolute pleasure working for you and Stephanie, and we wish you the very best. It is wonderful how the word gets around! We actually booked TWO other weddings that were related to yours, and the original referral that brou...
ght you to us, and they were both big successes. Bottom line: we are very grateful to all of our clients, especially those who appreciate our efforts, and spread the word. Thanks!
BPM DJ's provided us with exceptional service prior to our wedding day. Their website was easy to use and allowed for my husband and I to focus on how the music would set the tone for our day. We were guided through every step along the way and...
were able to ask questions as they came up. Matt was super friendly and quick to respond to our communications. The day of couldn't have gone any better. Steve did a fantastic job moving our wedding along. He is so easy-going and that allowed for our guests to have fun and get out on the dance floor. We received endless compliments on how beautiful the day was and a large chunk of that is a testament to the wonderful job of BPM.
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2016
Hi Susan. Steve and I greatly appreciate your enthusiasm for our work, and are so happy that you enjoyed your experience with BPM Deejays. I especially like the feedback on our online planning site. We have certainly put some time into that, an...
d we are glad that you found it helpful. Thank you for the outstanding and complimentary review, and for trusting us with your special day!
When it comes to picking a DJ for a wedding, something not often thought about is how important of a role they play. We had Matt and he was by far our #1 choice not only because of what he could offer (lighting, custom monogram, etc.) but becau...
se of his professionalism throughout the entire process. He was very helpful with planning everything out and giving suggestions. Plus, the fact that he covers the entire day rather than just a few hours shows just how dedicated he is. Matt played a great selection of music and is definitely the type to liven up any room without "over-doing" it. I would highly recommend Matt & BPM Deejays to make your big day special!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2016
Amanda: I had so much fun entertaining for you and your guests, and it really makes my day to know how appreciative you are of my efforts. We take a lot of pride in what we do here, from playlist-building and music-mixing, to the graphic-design...
involved in our photobooth service. I will be sure to pass your compliments on to Miko. Best of luck to you and Nick.
Matt was AWESOME! He listened to everything we asked for with helpful but respectful comments on what tends to work best! He read the crowd SO WELL! I can't even tell you what a great job he did at picking up on what our crowd wanted and delive...
ring!! There was never a moment where our dance floor was empty!! It was SUCH an incredible party and I know we have Matt (and our awesome friends and family) to thank for that!! If you want a classy but rocking party for a great price - you've found your DJ.
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2016
You definitely brought a great crowd together, and I had a blast entertaining for them. Thanks for trusting me with your big day, and best of luck to you Christina & Nick!
My husband and I couldn't be happier with that we chose BPM Deejays for our wedding day. Steve was very professional and organized throughout the planning process. The entire night flowed flawlessly, and he delivered the energetic and fun vibe ...
we wanted for our reception. The dance floor was packed the entire night, and we heard nothing but positive feedback from our guests. We can't thank Steve enough for helping us make our night perfect!
Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2016
Thanks for your complimentary review, and best of luck to you both, Kelsey! It was our pleasure to entertain for you on your big day!
We were so happy with our decision to pick Matt as our DJ! From our initial consultation to the wedding day, he was quick to respond to questions and anything else we needed. We were also not 100% typical clients; we had recorded our own firs...
t dance song & managed to keep it a secret from our guests. He rolled with our ideas, and it ended up being a huge hit at our wedding. We heard later that he even took video of our first dance, and has made plans to get us the video. As we hadn't hired a videographer/our friends & family were too busy listening to take video, this extra little piece meant a lot to us.
The dance floor was never empty our entire reception! He kept the party going right up to the end, and our final song had everyone on the dance floor. Another big point for us is that he provided all the lighting/uplighting we would ever need! That was really important to us so we made sure to splurge for that package. It checked an extra item off the list for us.
Overall, we could not be happier with our choice and recommend BPM to everyone!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2016
Danielle & Joe: it has been a pleasure getting to know you, and it was a lot of fun entertaining for you. I have never seen a couple that was more excited about their wedding day, and more enthusiastic about my role in it. It makes me even TH...
AT much more happy that I was able to help you realize the amazing wedding that you imagined. Thank you so much for trusting me with your special day, and I look forward to our continued friendship!
We had DJ Steve Spin as our DJ at our wedding and he was great. Never stopped the music all night, kept people dancing, and was able to command the whole night. Would not have been happier with any other DJ. Would recommend them for every we...
dding.
Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2016
Thanks, and best of luck to you Natalie & Brandon! We certainly appreciate your review, and every recommendation that you make on our behalf.
Matt was a fantastic DJ. His music suggestions and guidance were extremely helpful. He also was a fantastic emcee. His website is great and allows you to get all the necessary information to him easily. Highly highly recommended!!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2016
Thanks, Matt! Congratulations to you and Hanna. I have some nice video footage from your wedding that I plan to share with you soon. I really appreciate the kind review, and you trusting me with your big day!
We hired Matt from BPM Deejays for our wedding day. At the initial consultation, he assured us that he would keep people dancing all night, specifically stating how he doesn't play songs the entire way through if no one is dancing. We met with ...
him again a few weeks before the wedding to go over everything (speeches, specific songs we wanted, etc). The day of the wedding was not exactly what we had pictured. While Matt was professional (dressed nicely, sounded great over the mic), he was not very fun. When announcing speeches (we only had three, plus a blessing), he skipped over announcing my father's speech and went straight to the blessing. Not a huge deal, but slightly annoying. He also went back on his "never playing songs all the way through if people aren't dancing" promise. There was about a 20-25 minute period where there didn't seem to be anyone on the dance floor. My husband and I also had to request our previously requested songs (only about 3, nothing too crazy), a few times before he played them, waiting until almost the end of the night to do so. My mother had also requested one song, which he didn't play until almost the very end. Overall, our guests seemed to enjoy him, but we were not wowed. He was not pleasant or friendly, and did not do what he had promised.
Response from the Vendor on 10/20/2016
This review has certainly taken me by surprise. During the course of Christina & Danny's wedding, I was given compliments by numerous guests, the father of the bride, the photographer, and associates of the Rivers Club. I had a booking request...
by one of their guests within a week of the wedding. I have over an hour of footage of people going nuts on the dancefloor. I have footage of two songs that emptied the dancefloor, except or a few people, and I let them play because they were requested by the B&G. I have footage of another song that didn't go well, and it seamlessly disappears into another song that packs the floor. Bottom line: I really don't know what could have gone better, and many brides would be jealous of this wedding. The oddly personal comments that I am not friendly or fun are dubious, and I invite any couple reading this to meet me in person and decide for themselves. Anyway, best of luck to you, Christina & Danny. I truly wish that you had a more positive memory of how awesome your wedding was.
I only used the Photobooth services as I had already booked a DJ for my wedding. It was SO much fun and the photo strips came out perfectly. About a week prior to the wedding, I had to choose my template for the strips (which I thought was fun)...
They turned out very pretty and just what I wanted.
The woman running the booth was so sweet and personable. My guests were able to go into the booth and take as many photos as they wanted! The strips printed out with a copy that was placed in an album for me to take home. I LOVE looking at them and seeing how much fun all my guests had. I would highly recommend this photobooth as the pictures are great quality and there is no limit on how many you can take. GREAT JOB!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/20/2016
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, and for choosing BPM Deejays & Hot Flash Photobooths. Best of luck to you!
Steve Spin absolutely crushed it at our wedding. At first, I planned allot of songs to be played, but a few songs in I realized how incredibly talented he was. He totally felt the vibe of the dance floor and made it utterly impossible for an...
yone to leave. I couldn't be happier with our service.
Response from the Vendor on 10/20/2016
Thank you for your awesome review! We definitely enjoyed having you as a client, and wish you the best in your future together.
Matt at BPM was wonderful! We were totally happy with the client service we received, the website system they have is very helpful and keeps you organized. The day of they were punctual and professional, did a great job MC'ing and we loved the ...
music they played, totally followed our guidelines and threw in some great ideas of their own. Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 10/20/2016
Hello Annie & Hernan. I had a blast at your wedding, and I'm happy to know that you did as well. Thank you for your kind review, and for trusting me with your special day!
If you want the best, most entertaining, engaged and organized DJ in Pittsburgh, it’s Matt, the owner of BPM Dee Jays! Our guests are hoping for an Anniversary Party next year because Matt rocked the house from the get go and were very disappo...
inted the night couldn’t go on into the wee hours. He has a very calm demeanor but don’t let that trick you-his display of music and services are nothing but spectacular! While we did have a lively group of guests, they fed off of the music that was being played and none of us could get enough of the excitement and action. You meet with Matt twice before the actual day to fine tune what it is you are looking for and he is very open to incorporating special moments as well as provides feedback what will in the best interest for you and your guests. He was kind to meet with me one other time at the venue site so we could visualize the set-up and discuss details for the ceremony. He’s highly sought out and referred to by other vendors as a great “partner in crime” to work with-our photographers recommended him and we could not have been happier with the results! Please look at all the additional services the business has to offer…it’s truly an affordable one-stop shop! I know my husband and I will be looking to have Matt coordinate future events for us merely because I know he’ll perform and because I know our guests are going to have the time of their life-after all, isn’t that the point?!
Response from the Vendor on 10/20/2016
Hi Jennifer! Thanks for this OUTSTANDING and complimentary review. The weather was unfortunately not what you were hoping for, but we sure made the best of it, didn't we? You two are a wonderful couple, and I couldn't be happier that you had...
such a great wedding. I will be looking forward to those future events!
I used BPM Deejays and Photobooth services for my December wedding and was very content with the pricing. They have a few different packages which was nice and something I took advantage of. The photobooth was a huge hit! I would definitely rec...
ommend getting one. Matt our DJ was very nice and professional. The only thing I was disappointed with was I wish he had played more music I had personally requested prior to the evening.
Response from the Vendor on 10/20/2016
Thanks, Jessica. Sorry that I couldn't get to all of those songs, but I'm happy that you had a positive experience with BPM Deejays.
we had an amazing experience with BPM Djs. Sam was our DJ for our wedding and did an absolutely fantastic job! We received so many compliments, there was never a time that our dance floor wasn't packed. He was very professional and entertaining...
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The services provided day-of were excellent and everyone was impressed. Matt did an admirable job choosing music that fit with the ambiance we hoped to achieve at each stage of the evening, and he was quick to respond to questions via email. Pr...
icing and packages offered were reasonable and flexible, too. Only minor quibble was that Matt forgot about our pre-wedding appointment one time and was late for the other, which had me a little nervous.
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2015
I am very sorry to have instilled anything less than 100% confidence in my reliability. I don't remember the circumstances that led me to miss or be late for a meeting, but it is true that I am occasionally guilty of trying to fit too many thi...
ngs into my schedule. I apologize for the inconvenience, and will take your criticism to heart. Thank you for your valuable feedback, and for the overall complimentary review!
BPM is the best ever! Matt was so helpful throughout the entire process. Steve spin did an awesome job at our wedding. We had an outdoor ceremony and indoor/ outdoor reception. BPM provided us with ceremony music and music for the reception. I ...
was very impressed. Also these guys are very nice and easy to talk to. We met several other djs and we didn't feel like they appreciated us. These guys really cared about us having a wonderful wedding. They communicated with us on a regular basis. We bought the best package which included a photo booth and an attendant. The photo both was a major hit and the girl running it was wonderful!!!!
Able to take personal time to get to know us and provided a full night of music we wanted and other music to keep the night going. We had the best night ever and will always recommend Steve.
The music that Steve played was one of the things that made our wedding so special, and our guests commented on it. We had asked him to play some particular songs, but he also improvised by playing other things in the same style, and the improv...
isation was very successful. Right as the ceremony was over, he played a Silversun Pickups song we requested, and somehow I felt as if I were in a movie and this was the movie soundtrack, because the song so perfectly fit how I felt!
Matt performed the DJ services for our wedding reception in June. From the planning stages through the actual wedding day, Matt was very professional, easy to work with and was always available for any questions or concerns we had. He offered ...
many helpful tips in terms of planning the flow of the evening, as well as suggestions for what our guests would enjoy and which wedding rituals we might want to skip. At the actual reception, Matt did a great job of creating a high-energy night, keeping people on the dance floor all night. I appreciated his experience and was able to fully enjoy the night knowing the DJ-ing was in good hands :) We were very happy with Matt’s services and would definitely recommend using BPM Deejays for your wedding!
We hired BPM based on the reviews on The Knot, and we were THRILLED with our choice. What made Matt stand apart from other wedding DJs was the fact that he actually mixes while he's playing - one song flows right into the next, without a break...
. It meant that our dance floor never, ever slowed down. I've received dozens of compliments about BPM from our guests.
Moreover, Matt was super flexible, willing to meet with us during non-business hours that fit out schedule. I can't recommend him enough.
My husband and I hired BPM DJ’s for our July wedding. We had the opportunity to experience the talent of DJ Steve of BPM prior to our own wedding and knew immediately he would provide the musical atmosphere we wanted to create for our guests. O...
ur guests were on the dance floor all night! Steve kept the entire evening flowing from one event to the next. This is such an important aspect of the wedding reception. We have had countless compliments about the music and flow of the entire evening. Matt helped set all of the details of the wedding day up prior. Steve and BPM provided a professional and classic service that cannot be topped! Thanks, Steve!
We could not have asked for a better dj for our special day. Matt not only worked with us to make sure our song selections were just right, but his music choices were AMAZING. Matt showed up and we had nothing to worry about he ran our receptio...
n for us. Transitions between songs were flawless. Overall just an amazing experience. I will be recommending BPM DJs to all my friends and family and will use them for all future events. Thanks Matt!
They did a great job and were very enthusiastic and fun! Definitely a go-to for a Pittsburgh wedding!
BPM Deejays (Matthew) did a great job!!
First of all I picked him because when we first set up a conversation he actually listened to what I wanted. Other DJ's I had interviewed immediately started telling me what their style was and what kind...
of music they would and would not play. There was none of that drama with Matt. He was calm, professional, had a great announcer voice, and played wonderful music. My guests commented several times on the music and how well he did. You will not be disappointed!
Matt was really great to work with, and Steve was just as great! He kept people on the dance floor all night, and everyone had a fantastic time!! I would definitely recommend BPM Deejays!
As the groom I had very decisions to make for the wedding but I insisted on hiring the DJ. The whole time I knew 100% that BPM Deejays was what I wanted. I know Steve Spin personally and knew he would be the perfect DJ for our wedding. Worki...
ng with Matt the owner in setting everything up was very easy, professional, and explained very clearly. Since the wedding I have been told numerous times it was the best wedding music they've ever heard and have given the BPM Deejay info out numerous times for those friends who have events coming up. My wedding was in Baltimore, MD and although they are a Pittsburgh based company they had no issues in making the trip. I could not give enough stars to this company, and just want to thank them again for all of the hard work they put into making the night so special.
I absolutely recommend Matt and BPM Deejays! We used him for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Matt sent me a link to a website that he created that helps you plan the whole day. It offers music samples and things to consider when deci...
ding to do a bouquet toss, first dances, etc. Many questions can be answered with all the detail he put on the website, and he was quick to answer any additional questions we had. At the wedding, he took requests from guests and made sure to play all the songs we'd requested in advance. Matt helped make the event such a fun night!
Response from the Vendor on 10/20/2015
Thank you for your outstanding review, Robyn! I am particularly pleased that you enjoyed the planning site, and the work that I put into it. This is outstanding feedback, and MUCH appreciated!
To all my Pennsylvania brides to be... If your looking for a DJ please meet with ours! He is completely professional and talented! We planned all the way across the country and he responded to every phone call and email right away! He played ev...
ery song I asked for at the perfect time! He played a variety for all ages! He even had a disney instrumental wedding soundtrack to play for when our guests first arrived (our theme was fairytale)! He also did our ceremony music perfect! Everyone was dancing at the reception!!! We used them for up lighting and monograms too! Having a good DJ can determine if ppl sit around bored or get out of their seats and have fun! Meet with ours if you want to have a ton of fun on your special day! Steve Spin at BPM Deejays!
For us, the DJ was the most important vendor. If you are reading this review and looking for a DJ in Pittsburgh, look no further. Seriously amazing experience. We first heard Matt at a friends wedding last year and were really impressed. St...
eve ended up doing our wedding June 20th at Clear Story Studio, and we couldn't have asked for more.
PROS: Matt is incredibly professional, prompt in responses (very important for busy couples!), and has a killer office space for meetings and to listen to music samples. There is even a "get to know you and your event" questionnaire on the website to fill out prior to the event. Steve was amazing before and during the wedding. We gave him a general idea of the cocktail, dinner, and dancing music prior to our wedding and he didn't dissapoint. He's really laid back and the total opposite of "cheesy wedding DJ". Steve's selection for cocktail music was great. He kept the dance floor packed, kept things interesting, took all song requests, and just rolled with our fun loving guests.
CONS: Your DJ will get more compliments then the bride.
Actually, there is nothing negative to speak of. We've been hearing nothing but compliments from all our guests.
BPM Deejays helped make the soundtrack to the rest of our lives! Thank you! - Megan & Toby
Matt was my DJ for my wedding at the Grand Concourse on June 27th, 2015. He did an awesome job! The online planning tool was a nice, easy way to communicate a lot of the information we needed to share with him. And he took the time to sit down ...
with us a few days before the wedding so we could talk through some more details. He did a great job making sure all necessary parties were informed during the wedding day, and he kept the schedule in terms of speeches and dinner flowing according to plan. I have been to weddings before where things start to run behind, and I wanted to make sure the flow of our wedding kept moving as much as possible so we could get to the fun part - dancing! He did a great job of tracking me down and keeping me in the loop about what was going on. He was really professional, and provided outstanding service. His music selection was terrific, and we had a blast dancing. He hit the perfect balance of fun, dance music and sweet slow songs. I would highly recommend Matt to others!
I originally submitted a contact form through BMP Deejays' website saying I needed a DJ for a corporate event. I received a price and let them know I wanted to book and said it was actually for a wedding. I followed up twice and never received ...
any email response. I then worked with my fiancé to request the same exact services and date using his email address in a new contact form only to receive a quoted price that was $500 more than my quoted price. Unfortunately that jump in price for what appears to be the same services made our decision easy. We will be taking our business elsewhere and hope that other brides will do this same extent of research to obtain a fair price.
Response from the Vendor on 05/13/2015
Kristen E. Donohue and fiancé Matthew Butter of San Diego, California came to me on a referral from a former client of mine, who also happens to be a successful wedding photographer.
Certain behaviors throughout our initial conversations made ...
me uneasy with Kristen. When she finally revealed that she had been dishonest about her event being a wedding, I knew that she was a client that I should pass on. I opted to do so quietly by ceasing contact with Kristen, because I feared a protracted war of words, bad-feelings, etc. Alas, my assessment of Kristen Donohue proved to be correct, but my strategy did not, as the vindictive non-client of mine went on to post a nasty review on my profile at The Knot! (The review that remains above is a much-sweetened version of what was originally there.)
What to learn from this:
Lying to your wedding vendors (or anyone else) is poor behavior, and bad advice. A bona-fide professional wedding vendor will not be tricked into “throwing away” their price book based on false pretenses, and it is likely to backfire on you. A quick look around this website will tell you that competition among wedding vendors is fierce! Vendors charge what they feel their services are worth, and the market will determine whether or not they are “gouging” their customers. If you want to negotiate a possible discount with your vendor, broach the subject straight-up. If it is possible, and if I like you, I might knock a few bucks off. Being a liar is not an endearing trait, and you will never arrive at the truth through dishonesty.
In this case, the services being quoted (Corporate Affair) are not comparable to those provided to a wedding client. They are simply two entirely different products with different prices. A minimal amount of planning is required of the typical corporate client: we receive the timeline, put on a tux, and get the party going. For our average wedding client, we put almost as much time into planning & preparation as we do the actual event. Many hours are spent consulting with the client, shaping their timeline, working out playlists, editing music, and anything else that we are required to do to make their dream wedding a reality. In addition, our weddings are priced per event, not an hourly rate, meaning that we are there until the end, whenever that may be. It is this attention to detail that has earned us more than fifty 5-star reviews, and three consecutive “best of” titles on The Knot for the three years that we’ve advertised here.
While I was initially upset with Kristen’s review, especially because she is not a client of ours, I do appreciate the opportunity to give some insight into what the services of a really great, professional wedding DJ are worth, and why you should do honest and thorough research in choosing your vendors. Best of luck to all of you brides and grooms in finding the perfect vendor for your perfect day!
If you are planning on hiring a DJ for your wedding, your search is over. Matt did such a fantastic job on our wedding day. He makes sure that the interests of the bride and groom are at the forefront of everything he does as the day/night pr...
ogresses. He personally attends to all of the oratory needs of the proceedings to ensure that everything runs smoothly and that all the guests are aware of important parts of the celebration such as a father/daughter and mother/son dances. From the moment those dances ended the dance floor was open for business and was completely packed until the close of the reception because Matt did such a fantastic job of selecting music and keeping the crowd happy. His experience and skill was very evident and we received many compliments from our guests about how lively and fun-filled the dance floor was. Additionally, our guests were ecstatic about having a photo booth on site and Matt’s assistant did a fabulous job compiling a memory book comprised of the photos and kind messages people were able to write. We cannot recommend Matt and his company highly enough; you absolutely will not regret your decision and owe it to yourself to eliminate one of the stresses of your big day by employing a true professional! Thanks again for everything Matt!
The DJ service was late to the wedding and we had to have the guests wait for the wedding party to be announced. I spoke to the manager the night before and he asked when the earliest they could arrive was, and I told them 9:30 am...the dj did ...
not arrive till after 4:30 pm when we had needed him to be set up at 4 pm.
Also, just something to keep in mind when working with the dj's be sure to tell them you would like your music queued. I assumed my dj would know to play the chorus of a song when we walked out to be announced but instead just heard the start of a verse.
Response from the Vendor on 11/03/2014
Hi Jessica. I'm sorry that we weren't on the same page. I did call to ask what the earliest setup time would be, as I always do, so that we could plan all of the day's setups. The contract specified a 5pm start time, and I never received any in...
formation otherwise. To be clear: Steve was playing music shortly after 4:30pm, not just arriving; therefore he was earlier than his contracted time. Going forward, I will make it policy to check for changes on start times to be safe. Best of luck to you and Thomas.
I heard DJ Steve Spin play for our friends wedding last year and he did such a great job, when we were leaving the wedding I turned to my Fiance and said, "We have to get him for our wedding!". When the time came I emailed and asked for availa...
bility, and he had our date open! Matt, the owner, was really great about corresponding back and forth with me about everything and answering all of my questions promptly. DJ Steve did a great job at the wedding, he played a good selection. He even played a good mix of country, which is not a his specialty. We really appreciated him working with what we wanted.
I hired BPM Deejays for my son's wedding. Matt was our disc jockey, and we also had the photo booth. A few weeks before the wedding, I realized we had no music for the actual ceremony. Matt told me no problem - he could provide that also! H...
e was absolutely awesome! The ceremony music was beautiful; his introductions at the reception were flawless. The reception music was the best. We danced the night away. The photo booth was a wonderful addition, and his staff was a nice young woman who was very pleasant and professional. Matt, also, was the epitome of professionalism. I look forward to working with BPM Deejays again when my daughters get married!!
We had Matt from BPM Deejays as our wedding DJ. He did a great job and helped to make our wedding a success. Matt was prompt and professional throughout the whole process. We had a meeting so he could double-check our plans and discuss the musi...
c. On the day of our wedding, he was set up early and played the music during our ceremony. We received multiple compliments on the quality of the ceremony music. Matt was able to edit our 'first' songs in length and did a great job MC'ing everything. During the reception, we again had compliments on the music and had a large group of people dancing the entire time. The music helped to make it a great night, and we would definitely recommend Matt and BPM Deejays for anyone seeking a wedding DJ. Thanks!
Matt was the DJ at our August wedding and he was... THE. BEST. Out of everything, I was most worried about finding the right DJ. We definitely found it in Matt. We met with him twice before our wedding, and both times he made us feel at ease...
. He's so welcoming and brilliant when it comes to music and finding the right style for his bride and groom. He is also very responsive and well put together. At the wedding, he had everything flowing smoothly from start to finish and he had everyone on the dance floor ALL NIGHT. I've gotten compliment after compliment about how fun our wedding was because of the energy and I attribute that to Matt and his music selections. Coming from a micro-manager/OCD/perfectionist... you HAVE to hire these guys!!
My husband and I were very adamant about having a great DJ to keep the dance party going after all the formalities of introductions, dinner and toasts. A little bit after dinner, Matt (our BMP Deejay and the owner) got the party started! Right ...
away, many of our guests were up and dancing. Then more people kept joining and we didn't stop until the very end! This was of course because we communicated with Matt about what we wanted. He slowed it down a few times and we had some nice slow dances, but for the most part it was party time! We really enjoyed how he blended different types of music together because it was very unique. Other weddings we've been to were nowhere close to the DJ quality that we wanted and Matt delivered on that. If you want to have a great time with your guests – BPM Deejays should be your choice!
We HIGHLY recommend BPM Deejays for any couples that are looking to have an unforgettable time at their wedding! Thank you BPM and Matt for everything!
Diane & Rick
Matt is fantastic! He helped make our wedding so fun! He was able to read our guests well throughout the night and played music accordingly. Our night was laid back and relaxed. No worries about any of the selections. Matt did great!
For all you soon to be husbands and wives.. stop your DJ search. BPM Deejays is the best in town. Experience started off great at their newly renovated location in Southside. Compared to the other DJ locations, this place seemed like a Doctor’s...
Office. Very clean and modern. We elected not to go with the photobooth due to budget constraints, but tested it out. Their photobooth is top notch! (it’s not someone taking a picture of you behind a curtain like some other services we met with).
Matt was actually already booked for our date, so he set us up with Steve Spin. Couldn’t be more happy with Steve. He called me the one day to discuss songs in which we wanted played/not played. I started to tell him about when the reception location and when it is available, he stopped me and said he had ALREADY contacted them. I couldn’t believe it. He was the first vendor of ours that we didn’t feel like we had to pull around and get up to speed. He took initiative and was already prepared. Many people came up myself and Jackie during/after the wedding and said that was one the best DJ’s ever at wedding. Played a variety of music, dealt with my not-so-sober friends, and made the night even better than we expected. Thanks again Steve. You’re the man.
We also went with the up-lighting which really added to reception. Sound system was loud and clear.
Short and sweet… BPM DeeJays is Highly Recommended
Thanks Matt & Steve….
Mike & Jackie Cullen
We were just married on September 13, 2014, and we chose BPM DJs to do our reception. We were very pleased with the job they did! Matt kept us on the dance floor all night long. The photobooth was so much fun, everyone (all ages) enjoyed gettin...
g in there and making some of the best memories! The photobooth attendant was very helpful and very nice. Overall I found them to be reasonably priced, professional but personable, and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone in need of these type of services.
Matt was actually our DJ and it was so nice to work with him! He made sure that our music choices were perfect for our event. There were some items that I let him chose and the music choice could not have been any better! The music was taste...
ful and all around perfect! I highly recommend Matt and his company to anyone who is looking for a DJ for their wedding!
Choosing a DJ was an important task for us because we had been witness to weddings with an empty dance floor and knew we did not want that for our big day. Matt at BPM was recommended to us and we booked with him immediately after a successful ...
meeting in his professional South Side office.
Matt didn't fail to keep our dance floor packed the entire night and we could not have been more pleased with our choice to go with him as our dj! His music selection was exactly what the crowd wanted to hear and he respected our 'must plays' and 'don't even think about its' :) one other thing I really appreciated was the time he took to learn how to pronounce our wedding party and parents names. Something that seems like a minute detail really makes a difference!
Choose BPM - you won't be disappointed!!
From the moment we signed our Contract for this wonderful service we knew we had the right one. Matt was always there to answer my millions of questions and then when the day came it was perfect!!! From our cocktail hour, to the moment we both ...
walked through thte door, through each dance and through the last dance. Matt knew what kinds of music we loved just by meeting both of us and I am so very pleased. There are not enough words for me to express how very happy I am with having the perfect wedding and I owe most of it to this wonderful DJ!!!!
We were really happy with our choice of BPM DeeJays for our wedding. Matt was very professional and quick to respond to all of our concerns and questions. His DJing is slick and modern, and he has superb taste in music. A few months after our w...
edding, we were in Tiki Lounge in the Southside and kept hearing one great song after another -- the mixing was awesome. We looked over at the DJ booth to get a peek of the DJ, and sure enough, it was Matt! He has a great sense of what songs to play for a particular crowd. At our wedding, almost everyone was dancing, and the music ranged from classics to new hits. The music he played during dinner was so cool -- it was a mix of tracks he compiled himself, and they all had a chic, upscale NYC restaurant/bar feel to them. Very unique and a nice change of pace to the standard jazz numbers you usually hear.
The only thing I would say that some might consider to be a negative is that Matt isn't a super charismatic guy. My husband and I actually liked this about him -- I personally can't stand the obnoxious DJs who are always talking and trying to hype up the crowd. When I'm at a wedding with a DJ like that, I can't help but think, "Shut up and just let us dance!" With Matt this was never a problem, and we personally loved it. But if you prefer a more talkative DJ/hype man, you might want to go with a different DJ.
Matt also did the lighting for our wedding and it was gorgeous, especially the filter he used for the ceiling projection. The venue looked beautiful, and the lighting was much more affordable than a lot of other options we considered.
Overall, I would definitely recommend BPM Deejays to other couples who are looking for a hip, non-cheesy, modern DJ.
Steve did a fabulous job as our DJ for our wedding! He definitely helped the night run flawlessly, he knew what needed to be done and when... he played the perfect mix of music (songs my parents danced to & modern fun "club" songs that my frien...
ds love). All of our guests had a blast & we received many compliments on the DJ. Steve helped make our night perfect & we recommend him to anyone!
A DJ can make or break a wedding reception which is why my wife and I are so thankful we chose BPM Deejays and Steve Spin.
From the first time we visited their office in the South Side, Matt and Steve made us feel completely comfortable thro...
ughout the entire process. They were extremely helpful in the planning of the reception, always mentioning options or ideas that we hadn't thought of ourselves.
They were also very accommodating with our music requests which wouldn't typically be found on a traditional wedding playlist. Every song or genre we requested found its way into the nights playlist.
Steve made sure our entire reception ran smoothly, and after dinner, smooth transitions and mixes assured that the mood stayed high and our guests kept dancing until the end of the night.
BPM are experts in what they do. All of our guests are still talking about how great the Deejay was. I don't believe its possible to find better Deejays for your special day in the Pittsburgh Area. BPM Deejays are absolutely a must if you want your wedding to be enjoyed and remembered for many, many years to come.
We got married just a few weeks ago and had Matt as our DJ. He did a wonderful job! He arrived in plenty of time to set up and get the bridal party organized before introductions. I got the package with uplighting and the monogram on the dance ...
floor and both were excellent touches for the overall appeal of the room! Matt kept the dance floor full all night long! We were very pleased with the music played during the reception. We had a list of requests and then Matt played songs that went right along with our style! Our guests had a great time :) Very pleased with our service!
We contracted with BPM DeeJays for our wedding in July 2014. It was the best decision we could have made. Matt was our DJ and was phenomenal. I was concerned about keeping the party going, so it was very important to me to have a quality DJ ...
and I did. You cannot go wrong with BPM DeeJays. Matt assessed the crowd, knew what type of music they preferred and kept the party going. Even my brother who hasn't danced in over twenty years was up on the floor. Some of my guests never left the floor. Matt made the music flow seamlessly from one song to the other. I couldn't be happier with the services. We also had our name monogrammed with lighting. Matt was the announcer for us at The Fez which is very rare because The Fez prides themselves on their staircare presentation but they are familiar with Matt and permitted him to be the MC. He was awesome again. I highly recommend BPM DeeJays. Matt will be able to answer any questions you have, meet with you personally and offer suggestions for your wedding. BPM DeeJays is a win-win situation. You won't be disappointed.
Contact Info for BPM Deejays & Photobooths | Perfect Pittsburgh Weddings
130 S. 18th St., PITTSBURGH, PA
Meet the Team
Matthew Swaoger
Owner
My name is Matt; owner of BPM Deejays. We are the original DJ company in Pittsburgh dedicated to bringing a modern, nightclub style of DJ performance to the wedding dance floor.
Being in the business of DJing for more than 25 years, I have entertained at THOUSANDS of fun and exciting events. I love music, but I'm mainly driven by my love for a great party.
These days, my schedule is busier than ever. With long-standing weekly residencies in places such as: Tiki Lounge, Rowdy Buck and Shady Grove, and a very busy wedding schedule, you can bet I will be orchestrating a great time somewhere!
$$$ Moderate
Starting Cost
BPM Deejays & Photobooths | Perfect Pittsburgh Weddings