Chuck Russo - Professional DJ

Chuck is awesome. Trust the reviews.

Chuck was so great!!! We first heard about Chuck from a few friends of my mom who used him for their kids weddings in the past. He is nice and easy to work with - really a great guy. Communication was easy through phone and emails. He was very helpful with providing song lists to get ideas for first dance, etc. and our dance floor was packed all night! We got many compliments from numerous guests that they had a great time dancing. Would definitely recommend!

Chuck was AMAZING to work with. He was professional, understanding, and very easy to work with. He made our wedding so much fun, and he was wonderful as a host. He also helped us hire a harpist that was also just as wonderful for the ceremony. Thank you!!

Thank you, Chuck, for giving my husband and I the best night of our lives! The music was perfection from the ceremony to cocktail hour, and most importantly there was a single time the dance floor wasn’t packed! We have gotten more compliments from guests about our music than we could have imagined. And the photo album you made with our prints from the photo booth you provided had us laughing and smiling from ear to ear. I HIGHLY recommend Chuck for any and all weddings and events! ♥️

Chuck was amazing to work with! From the first day we met to our wedding day he was professional and accommodating. He made the night go so smoothly and kept the dance floor busy. I would work with Gary again and definitely recommend him for your wedding or any DJ needs!

Chuck was the DJ for both mine and my sister's weddings. He is great to work with and makes the experience easy. Chuck definitely knows how to read a room and keep the guests on their feet! He was also wonderful with cutting down the songs we wanted for the first dance and father/daughter dance to more reasonable lengths. Chuck also reviewed our playlists on Spotify prior to our wedding to get a good idea of what we like to listen to. His son, Jonathan, did a great job with playing the guitar for our ceremony. We had specific songs that we wanted and he was great about giving us multiple options of how he could play the songs. We also had his pianist, Martin, for our cocktail hour. It was wonderful to listen to the piano and start to bring up the energy level post ceremony and pre reception. I highly recommend having Chuck, Jonathan, and Martin at your event!

Chuck DJ’d our wedding reception at The Madison in Morristown, NJ. Even during the planning process, we were impressed by Chuck’s dedication to delivering the best experience possible, which extended all the way to his friendly, reassuring attitude during our many phone conversations. My wife and I had a lot of thoughts when it came to music, and Chuck was open to our ideas while also using his experience and expertise to refine the setlist. We were so grateful to work with someone so collaborative. As an added bonus, Chuck has worked many weddings at The Madison, so he was able to chime in with advice that wasn’t directly related to DJ’ing because he was so familiar with the space. We also got uplighting for the reception space through our package with Chuck, which added the perfect touch to the room’s ambience. Overall, we were so satisfied working with Chuck and were so glad to have him as part of our special day!

Chuck was so much fun to work with and to have at our wedding (October 2022). He is very professional, responsive, and accommodating. He has a great energy; I remember feeling uplifted and excited after going over plans with him on the phone in the midst of stressful wedding planning. He came through on his promise to have everyone dancing all night and made some excellent music selections to complement our requested songs. Everyone from our friends in their 20s to our grandparents raved about the music. His team also did a wonderful job with the uplighting, which gave a soft ambiance to the event. Thank you to Chuck and his team for sharing a special night with us.

Chuck was absolutely amazing! He was very open to our suggestions and very easy to work with. He gave us great advice on specific song choices which was appreciated. We received so MANY compliments on how great her was. During the ceremony and cocktail his son played beautiful music on his guitar which everyone really enjoyed. At our reception, EVERYONE was on the dance floor all night and having a great time. I was for sure dancing the night the way. He did a great job transitioning English songs to Spanish songs! The uplighting and ambiance was amazing and everyone enjoyed the photobooth! My favorite part was being able to keep a copy of everyone's photo and they were kind enough to put it in an album for us! We highly recommend Chuck! Thank you so much for bringing so much fun to our wedding.

Chuck made our wedding amazing. From the ceremony all the way through the end he listened to all our desires and went well beyond what we could have even imagined. Music was excellent! Thank you so much!!

Chuck was an amazing DJ at our wedding in March 2021. We also hired a surprise string trio through his company for the ceremony and cocktail hour. That was a HIT with our guests and they performed beautifully. Chuck clearly took time to learn about us and our vibe. He made the night elegant and fun. He understands timing for songs, announcements, and customized uplighting very well. Chuck was accommodating and helpful during the planning stages. He is timely and extremely polite. He had great suggestions, which I took and appreciated (like bringing out our guests to join us half way through our first dance song). Also, the noise/volume level was spot on. Everything about the experience with Chuck was perfect! We highly recommend him for weddings and other events!

Chuck is the best!! Not only is he pleasant to work with, but his music is great! He keeps it at the volume level where you can have a conversation, exactly what we wanted! His son also played guitar beautifully for our ceremony!

DJs are so important to help bring a lively and engaging spirit to a wedding. Chuck has that spirit and personality. This was the second time we hired him for our daughters' weddings. Chuck is an experienced, outstanding DJ who listens to the wedding couple's wishes and helps ensure a wonderful wedding celebration. I wish we had another child to marry off so we could enjoy his music again!! We also hired his son Jonathan to play guitar for the ceremony. Jonathan helped to create a very special ambiance.

Chuck was so easy to work with and very friendly. He has many calls with us to discuss our ideas and questions. He helped us choreograph the evening with songs, song selections, advice, and opinions. Everything was perfect – Chuck did our ceremony music, cocktail hour, and reception. He was on time, and it was all flawless. The uplighting and ambiance were wonderful, exactly what we asked for. He catered to our interests and requests quite well. Use Chuck for your wedding – he is great and played more actual songs rather than DJ hits/beats/transitions. We loved our music, would use him again, and had no problems nor complaints.

Chuck Russo was great to work with. He listened to our requests and made sure to follow our vision for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception perfectly. He was very professional and reasonable. We included the photo booth which was a hit! A party with Chuck is a guaranteed good time!

BEST DJ EVER. When I started looking for a DJ, I was a little nervous. I had a very specific vibe in my for our wedding as well as a very specific idea of what I did not want. I've been to weddings where the music really makes or breaks the mood (sounds dramatic, but I can assure you the wrong choice can lead to some truly awkward moments on the dance floor). That's why we were so lucky to have found Chuck! He made it seamless and easy. He listened to us, then took our ideas and put together a killer playlist that was truly us (if you're wondering, it was an upbeat mix of modern pop, 80s pop, and alternative rock). He was also extremely professional and helpful. Chuck wants to make sure he does right by what you want. And his experience helps him fill in the blanks if you're stuck. Stop reading this and just hire him, already!

Chuck was 1000% all we could have hoped for and more in a wedding DJ! He is the consummate pro. He made us feel like we were his most important clients. He was communicative, a great listener, and really did everything he could to make his job all about us. He made the entire day, from the ceremony, to cocktail hour, to the reception, so extra special, and absolutely nailed it every step of the way. A DJ can really make or break the life of the day, especially the reception, setting the tone musically. Chuck is an absolute master at it. He is a master of his craft. We can’t thank him enough for all he did and how he did it. Hire him, you will not regret it. He was without a doubt our favorite and best vendor.

Chuck is a phenomenal DJ! He is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. He keeps the party going all night long and takes the time to understand what the bride and groom are really looking for. Highly recommend!

When we were looking for our wedding DJ we immediately felt comfortable after speaking with Chuck. He was wonderfully communicative during the planning of the wedding, and he really helped guide us in making sure we had an awesome reception. He spent time with us a few times ahead of the wedding to make sure we had our key songs picked out and made us very comfortable that he would get the party started and keep it going when the time came. Sure enough our reception was an absolute blast and our family and friends all loved the music he played. He kept the party going all night! We had an amazing time and Chuck was a big part of it. We are grateful he was our DJ!

Chuck is THE BEST!! He made our wedding amazing, and every single guest commented on how great the music was all night. He just knows how to read the people and rolled with every situation that came along so seamlessly. HIGHLY recommend. Would not have been the same without him!

Chuck is the MAN! From the day we first met, he made us feel comfortable and excited for our day. We moved our wedding up and Chuck had no problem switching the dates and making our day so great! He selected awesome music, announced the titles which we loved, announced everyone's names perfectly and made sure the party kept going. He selected a beautiful song for our cake cutting too - I was emotional it was so perfect. He really made our ceremony reception so special! I would recommend him 1000000%!

Chuck and his son Jonathan were amazing! My husband and I did not want a super loud wedding with club/party-type music and Chuck delivered! The music he played was perfect and exactly what we wanted. We had our wedding right before everything had to be shut down due to Coronavirus, so many of our guests were unable to attend. I was so nervous that because there were so few people, that no one would want to be on the dance floor. Chuck had almost everyone on the dance floor throughout our reception and we were ecstatic to see that! The days after our wedding we were still getting texts about Chuck and his son and how great they were. Jonathan played for our ceremony. He worked with our song choices and even learned an obscure song that my husband requested off from a video game he loves. It truly made my husband's day. We are so happy with Chuck and Jonathan's work and would highly recommend them!

From the moment me and my husband met Chuck he was extremely helpful and had great advice. He was also always available to answer any questions and made us feel so calm leading up to the big day. Chuck's son played the acoustic guitar during the ceremony which I highly recommend. He is extremely talented and it was so beautiful to walk down the aisle too. I'll never forget it. Now on to the reception.. Chuck kept everything flowing so smoothly! We had a crowd that's ages varied from upper 20's to 80's. Chuck played music that kept our dance floor packed all night with everyone!! Also, there was another party going on in the venue and Chuck stopped those attendees from crashing our wedding. DJ and security all in one! Thank you so much Chuck for everything!!

DJ Chuck was amazing!!!! Our guests were dancing non-stop!! Just when they thought they could take a break, DJ Chuck put on another hit! I couldn't be happier with the order the songs were played. I even had requested for a few Polish songs to be thrown into the mix!! Thank you again for an unforgettable playlist :)

We can’t say enough great things about having Chuck as a DJ for our wedding. We came across him at a bridal showcase at the Madison Hotel (he is the only DJ recommended by the hotel) and we loved the music he played and how he interacted with the crowd. Chuck’s prices were very reasonable compared to other DJs in the area. He was so personable and responded to all emails very quickly. He never tried to take over our reception or make it about him. He played all of the songs we asked him to play. All of our guests complimented the playlist and spoke so highly of our DJ. Chuck - thank you so much for everything! We had an amazing experience with you and would recommend you over and over again.

One of my biggest fears was that no one would dance at our wedding. If you are also afraid of this you NEED to have Chuck as your DJ. He was amazing and the dance floor was packed all night. Even months after people are still telling us how much fun they had at our wedding.

Chuck was hands-down the best DJ we could have chosen for our wedding. The dance floor was packed with relatives and friends that we’ve never even seen dance before at other events! Chuck nicely organized the flow of the night without talking too much or trying too hard to get guests dancing. He took all our requests and gave advice when we asked. We got glowing feedback from younger and older guests alike.

Im not sure there are other ways to describe Chuck than ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! He knows music and his crowd and is able to get the party going but knows exactly when their needs to be time to take it slow. He was incredible all the way from our ceremony to the end of the night. Need someone who will care personally about you and your significant other and make it their sole purpose to make your night the most special? HE IS YOUR GUY!

My cousin recommended Chuck after hiring him for his wedding some odd years ago, and had a great experience. From the moment my fiancé and I met with Chuck, we knew that he was a very personable guy who definitely knew what he was doing! His prices are great for his level of quality! He’s very easy to talk to and made the whole process stress-free. At the reception, he proved to be an excellent DJ. He played many of the songs I requested and even threw in some others that all of my guests enjoyed. We were worried that no one would dance at our wedding, but Chuck made sure that everyone had a great time. I cannot emphasize enough just how wonderful Chuck Russo is. You won’t regret hiring him!

Chuck is a real professional. He is not your typical "DJ" that reminds you of being a club. He is sophisticated. He did an amazing job at our wedding this past weekend. He knows how to work the crowd and he will play exactly what you tell him to. His son played guitar at our ceremony which was also very beautiful. I would recommend Chuck Russo to anyone!!!

Better than a band! I can't say anything bad about Chuck Russo. He was absolutely amazing! We used him for our ceremony music, cocktail hour, reception, and up-lighting. We booked him about a year in advance, and a couple weeks before the wedding started communicating with him more about the details. He was responsive (better by phone than email), had plenty of resources for us, had such a great attitude, and shared a lot of excitement for our upcoming wedding, all while remaining completely professional. The day of our wedding, everything ran incredibly smoothly. We pulled a couple audibles with how we were going to be walking into the reception and a few other things that he was very flexible with, but most importantly, people were dancing all night long! So many people after the wedding told me that the music was so good, they couldn't take breaks because they didn't want to miss any of the songs. At one point, our photographers pulled my husband and I out to take some night pictures, and it was really neat walking back into the reception and seeing the dance floor packed, regardless of whether we were our there or not. It confirmed what I felt about the whole evening, that people were out there because they were having a blast! I also had a ton of people tell me after the wedding that it was the most fun they ever had at a wedding. I know it's nerve wracking booking a DJ that you have never witnessed in action, but you cannot go wrong with Chuck Russo. He was phenomenal!

The biggest compliment I received besides my wedding dress, was Chuck and his team! Chuck and Jonathan were absolutely spectacular, people were stating how they haven't seen their husband dance that long on a dance floor in a long time. Chuck was extremely professional, and his prices are more than reasonable, and having Jonathan and his team play live music before and during the ceremony made the wedding feel so special and intimate. When looking for a DJ, I felt like so many were overpriced and that they made the reception feel more like going to a club scene, where Chuck made it fun, entertaining and enjoyable for everyone! The only time I saw people sit down was to eat dinner. Thank you so much Chuck for making this day so magical! We HIGHLY recommend you hire Chuck and his team for your wedding!!!

Wow where do I begin? The dance floor was packed the entire night. Chuck was so easy to work with. If we had any questions he always made sure to answer them. We gave him a list of songs and he played basically all of them. We let him know it was more important for our guests to have a good time. One of my friends at the wedding came up to me and asked if I gave him an entire playlist for the night because he was playing 'my kind of music.' Chuck is just that good.

DJ Chuck and his son Jonathan were quite the dream team at our wedding! Chuck's prices are VERY reasonable, and our guests raved about the range of music he played to keep the evening going. He was a great emcee throughout the event, and he was always easy to reach via phone or email throughout the planning process. If your budget permits, I also recommend having Jonathan play acoustic guitar for your wedding ceremony and/or cocktail hour- it was such an incredible experience, and it was something we felt like we'd only ever seen in movies/never thought we'd be able to afford! We'll never forget them!

Chuck was the DJ for our wedding reception at the Grain House Restaurant on 11/9/18. He is awesome! From the very beginning, my husband and I felt comfortable talking with Chuck as he's amazingly approachable. He knew our venue well and was able to offer tips and suggestions based on his experiences which made the night run smoothly. He was so accommodating and made sure we heard a little bit of everything we liked. We had many service members and veterans at our wedding and took a moment to honor those attendants. His professionalism and down-to-earth personality helped ensure our reception was a party. Chuck got everyone up on the dance floor celebrating. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Chuck Russo provided the ceremony music, a jazz trio for our cocktail hour as well as the reception music. He was very prepared and arrived early to make sure the sound (for our beach ceremony) was perfect. The jazz trio really elevated the event and was a nice touch. During the reception, he played all of our must plays and kept the guests dancing throughout the night! Many people complimented our music after the wedding. We highly recommend Chuck for your next event!

Chuck was outstanding. We got so many positive compliments on the music and we loved it too. He was super responsive, gave us great feedback and managed the flow of events so well. All-Star!

Chuck was truly the perfect DJ for our wedding. His song selections were excellent and exactly what we wanted. Our guests and even the venue staff were commenting on how great the music was the entire night. Plus Chuck is highly professional, friendly, and dependable. We give him the highest possible recommendation!

If we could give Chuck 10 stars we would! He was the best wedding DJ I have ever seen and I am so glad we chose him to do our wedding. He is extremely professional and did exactly what he said he would do - he made the night about us. He wasn't a DJ that tries to be on the mic all night taking away from the music. He made sure that everyone was on the dance floor all night and the top compliment we got from our guests was that our DJ was awesome! He even noticed that the person that was supposed to give our blessing wasn't there because he wasn't able to make it last minute - which I totally forgot to tell him! He made sure everything was flawless and we will be sure to recommend him to all of our family and friends!

If you want someone with class, experience and a great deal of enthusiasm, someone who wants your wedding to be what YOU want it to be, not a platform for his own performance, then you want Chuck Russo to be your DJ. We met Chuck at a wedding expo at the Olde Mill Inn and were very impressed by his passion and his thirty years of experience in the business. We thought he might be a good fit for us. We had been pitched by outfits and individuals who were into creating bombastic productions, but he seemed different. He presented himself as a DJ who worked with a couple to create the wedding they envision rather than someone who seeks the spotlight for himself. Our fear was that he would be too expensive for us. We contacted him anyway and found instead that he is incredibly reasonably priced! We appreciated his quick and informative communication and his invitation to come see him work. We took him up on his offer and went to see his introductions for a wedding at the Madison Hotel. Boy are we glad we did. He was exactly as he presented himself. He was not flash and bombast. He wasn’t in the middle of the dance floor. He was classy and professional. We made our decision then and are forever grateful for the DJ we got. Chuck talked to us before the wedding and mapped out our intros and special songs. He inquired about basics and variations—in short his communication was terrific, and his attention to detail superb. At the wedding he was the definition of what we wanted in a DJ—classy, cool, and cooperative. In our eyes he was perfect. My wife gave him an extensive list of songs and he played a great number of them and also mixed in requests from our guests (even one even he didn’t think he had but found for my best man!) and reading the crowd beautifully to keep the night moving and keep everyone happy—and happy they were. That VERY NIGHT we were getting compliments on our music, from my wife’s nineteen year old niece to her ninety-three year-old dad. We still hear raves for Chuck’s work from our guests. He helped create a night for our guests, and for us that could not have been better. It is a night we are proud of and will never forget, and he was such a huge part we can’t thank him or recommend him strongly enough. If you ask me he is the best DJ you could ask for—and in all our dealings with him a great guy as well. Trust me and go with Chuck Russo. --Thanks, Chuck, Bill and Rowena

Chuck was awesome! He DJ'd our wedding this past May. My husband and I love rock music (classic, 80s/90s, modern, etc) but also understand the need for crowd-pleasers, and Chuck thinks on this exact same wavelength. He chose the music perfectly, and he isn't cheesy and doesn't make things all about himself. He doesn't make stupid announcements; he lets the music and the event speak for themselves. We really appreciated how much time he took to work with us to take our input and mix it with his own expertise. He made our wedding flow perfectly.

Chuck is a consummate professional. He was so easy to communicate with and read the crowd perfectly. He played all of our "must plays" and nailed the music. We had his son, Jonathan, play guitar during our cocktail hour and it was a hit. Don't hesitate to hire the best!

Chuck was as amazing as expected. I had attended several other weddings that he DJed so I knew what to expect and he definitely delivered. He had everyone up and dancing from the start. He plays a good mix of genres for all attendees from the parents and their friends to our friends. We got so many compliments and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding DJ!

When planning my wedding, one of my top priorities was picking music / entertainment that would make the guests dance and ensure they had a good time, regardless of age. We went back and forth between a band and DJ, and then we spoke to Chuck and knew he was the right choice. He just seemed to understand exactly what he needed, likely because he has been doing weddings for so long. He did not disappoint - he was the absolute best choice and was a key part of making our wedding so fun. He knew just what to play and when and could read the crowd perfectly. I could go on and on, but it's best explained by the fact that the dance floor was never empty. Everyone cannot stop talking about how much fun they had dancing two weeks after the wedding. Beyond that, Chuck was so thorough with the little details that make a big difference- i.e. name pronunciation of of bridal party/parents, fading out of the Father daughter dance at just the right time, ensuring guest joined us at just the right point during the first dance song etc etc. He was absolutely amazing, and I really cannot recommend him highly enough!!!

Our vision for music at our wedding was to keep it classy but fun. We started to look for recommendations for a DJ with that vision, everyone 1st recommendation was Chuck. And they were all SO right! First, he is such a pleasure to work with personally. His son played live music during the ceremony and was TREMENDOUS! Chuck worked with us closely on the mix and style of music we wanted for the cocktail hour, dinner and then got everyone on the floor all night for dancing. The Up-lighting he provided set a great look to the room, and the Photo booth he offered was the absolute hit of the night, We got so many compliments on the music for the night and on how fun it was!! 5 stars is not enough of a rating for Chuck, I HIGHLY recommend him!!!

Chuck Russo did an excellent job and fulfilled every promise he made for our big day. He played the types and genres of music that we asked for, left out the ones we specifically didn't want, and was politely firm in talking down would be karaoke stars (although he did play requests that fit the vibe). He knew how to read the energy of the room and matched the music to it. On top of it all, he was a great guy who emailed/called in the weeks leading up to the wedding to make sure he had everybody's names right and all the music in order. All in all, Chuck was an awesome DJ who knows exactly what he's doing and will help create an awesome soundtrack to your wedding!

Hire no one else but Chuck--he is PHENOMENAL! He is kind, thoughtful, professional and a genius when it comes to events. The amount of compliments we got about our music, our uplighting and our photo booth was incredible, all thanks to Chuck. From the beginning of our ceremony to the end of the reception, the music fit every moment perfectly! He followed our wishes, respected what we did/didn't want played, he made sure the night flowed PERFECTLY. I can't say enough amazing things about Chuck. Chuck, thank you from the bottom of Mike's and my heart for making our wedding an absolutely unforgettable event for all involved and so special for us. We couldn't have done it without you!!!

Chuck was my cousins DJ a year before my wedding. We had a blast dancing at her wedding and knew we wanted Chuck to be our DJ. Our wedding was vintage theme and we knew we needed a classy DJ at our wedding. We didn't want a DJ passing out glow and the dark necklaces and sunglasses to our guests. We sent Chuck a list of songs to play . He played a lot of the songs on the list and knew the best order to flow the songs. Our dance floor was always filled throughout the night. We are glad we hired Chuck to be our DJ at our wedding and would highly recommend him.

The number one review we have gotten from guests at our wedding “ WE LOVED THE MUSIC AT YOUR WEDDING.” When deciding on a DJ let me tell you what Chuck is, and what Chuck is not: Chuck IS: A true professional. Will listen to exactly what you want and don’t want. Will work with you and your specific music tastes. Will make sure the music at your wedding keeps the party going!! Chuck is NOT: Chuck is not an overwhelming , fist pumping DJ. Chuck will not play music “too loud” so that no one can enjoy it. Chuck is not the “CLUB – Techno, EDM, DJ”. We are so happy we chose Chuck to be our wedding DJ. Two word’s for Chuck, “ Party Professional” TIP: Also inquire about his DJ Lights, and his son Jonathan, who provides acoustic guitar for ceremony and/or cocktail hour - Nick and Jenny

Chuck Russo and his team threw my husband and me an amazing party! From the lighting to set the mood, to guests in the photo booth all night, and people on the dance floor. Everyone had a great time, and I would recommend Chuck over and over again! He played the crowd favorites and obliged with guest requests. Couldn't have asked for a better DJ to make our night complete!

If you want the best DJ for your Wedding, look no further than Chuck Russo! He is a professional, so easy to work with, knows his industry and can deliver a wonderful and enjoyable evening for all of your wedding guests! He has a fantastic personality that makes it a pleasure to work with him. Our uplighting came out amazing and all of our guests enjoyed the photo booth! We even got an album of all the photo booth pictures to take home with us which was an extra special touch to our evening! If you want the confidence of knowing your music and your evening will be greatly enjoyed by your guests, book Chuck Russo! We feel so blessed that we were able to have him as part of our team! Thank you again Chuck for all that you and your team did to make our Wedding Ceremony and Reception so enjoyable for us and all of our guests!

Chuck Russo is an amazing DJ!!! We just had him DJ our wedding at Perona Farms and he created the perfect atmosphere for the whole day. He carefully went over all of our requests and specifications beforehand. His son Jonathan Russo played classical guitar during our ceremony, which was one of my favorite parts! Then Chuck rocked it during our cocktail hour and reception. He played every single song I sent him as recommendations and then magically filled the rest of the party with perfect song choices. He was professional and animated, but not overbearing. The best DJ we could have asked for!

Chuck Russo is a fantastic wedding DJ! He emcees the night, but does not get obnoxious or in your face. He lets his excellent music choices do the work and get the people on the dance floor. He worked well with our other vendors even when there was a miscommunication and he was inconvenienced. He did everything in his power to make sure we were having a great night. He even checked in on my mom when she stepped out for a moment and made sure she was okay and everything was to her and our satisfaction (he had not worked with or met my mom prior to that day). He also helped us to secure an excellent cellist for the ceremony and a great photo booth. I highly recommend Chuck Russo to anyone that wants a professional and exceptional DJ for their wedding.

Chuck was the DJ at our wedding in April. He was professional, fun, really good at reading the crowd, and everyone loved the music he picked. We would definitely recommend him for weddings and other events!

Chuck was AMAZING! We are still getting compliments on the music!! He had people up dancing the whole time, playing most of the songs on our "must" list. He really listened to what we wanted and paid attention to the type of guests we had at our wedding. Chuck is easy going and very fun to work with. He announced everyone very naturally so it didn't feel like we were at the circus. He also provided the photo booth with an album, sign and two helpers, plus uplighting! Like I said, he was amazing!

We had Chuck DJ our wedding at the Madison Hotel. We heard about him through the Madison's recommended vendor list. He did not disappoint! He brought people of all ages on the dance floor. He was very friendly in our interactions leading up to the wedding and flexible with our suggestions. We had many guests raving to us about what a great DJ he was. Can't go wrong!

We are incredibly fortunate to have booked Chuck Russo for our 3/25/17 wedding! He read the crowd well, worked with our needs, and changed things on the fly at our request. The music was perfect for our afternoon wedding and he really kicked things up to get people up on the dance floor! We cannot say enough good things about our experience with Chuck!!! Highly recommend!

Chuck Russo is an amazing disk jockey! We wanted a DJ who could get everyone to get up and dance without feeling like we were at a club at the Jersey Shore. He is very classy and professional. We gave him a list of songs we wanted to hear as well as songs that we definitely did not want to hear. He played everything that we asked for as well of lots of others that went along with our general preferences. Chuck has so much experience that he can give you very helpful advice. I would recommend hiring Chuck if you want a professional DJ who will keep your wedding day classy! After seeing him at work at my wedding, my cousin has already hired him for her wedding. See you in July Chuck!

Chuck Russo was the absolute best choice for our wedding on October 22, 2016 at the Olde Mill Inn! We met Chuck at a bridal show at the Olde Mill Inn and we knew as soon as we met him that he was going to be our DJ. From that very introduction Chuck was courteous, friendly, informative, and helpful. He didn't have the typical over the top, obnoxious sales pitch compared to most DJ/entertainment groups we came across. He was the first and only DJ we met with and we are so glad it worked out. Shortly after we met him at the bridal show, he quickly responded to our inquiry to meet up in order to discuss business. He came fully prepared with a complete portfolio and answered any questions we had for him. He used to be an on-air professional DJ for many years before starting up his own business and it was very clear that he knew what he was doing. We were not looking for the typical DJ that you see at a lot of events, the kind that has a million people working per event that seem like they want all the attention for themselves. We had observed a lot of these types at other bridal shows and Chuck made it known from the start that if that's what we wanted, he was definitely not the guy. Lucky for us Chuck was what we were looking for! He offered us a promotional package which included ceremony music (his son, a guitarist), uplighting for the ballroom, and a photo booth. The pricing was very affordable and a great value. Everything was exactly what we wanted and more. Everyone is still complimenting us on how great our entertainment was. We are attending two weddings this year that Chuck will be DJ'ing and we can't wait! If you are looking for a professional, seasoned, pleasant, amazing DJ then Chuck Russo is your guy! Thank you so much Chuck!!!

Don't even bother looking for another DJ. Chuck is THE BEST. My fiancé and I booked him on the spot when we met him. Sure he gave us lots and lots of references and came with the venue's reference. But 5 minutes with him and you could tell he was the real deal. He is the nicest guy in the world and was a professional radio DJ before this. We had lots of foreign(Algerian) music on our playlist and he worked so hard to get what we needed. He didn't even lose his cool when I momentarily turned into DJ Bridezilla myself and sent him 5 days worth of playlists- he just kindly asked me to narrow things down for him!! He played everything at the right time, and had our crowd on their feet the ENTIRE night. I don't think anyone wanted to sit down for dinner!! He brought the uplighting and Photo Booth and we even booked live music for the ceremony through him. One call - so easy - he's first class all the way. You will not be disappointed. Thank you Chuck. You made our wedding absolutely unforgettable !!!!

Chuck was hands down one the best DJ I've ever experienced. The music was so good that guests were dancing between courses! His experience comes through his music and his delivery as an emcee. We spoke just a couple of times before the wedding and he nailed all the details. I would highly recommend him to anyone!

Chuck is the BEST! He did an awesome job at our wedding - from the music on the beach for our wedding ceremony to the music at our indoor reception - he never skipped a beat. We provided a long list of songs from the 60's, 70's, 80's -- to today's top dance picks. Whether cocktail hour, dinner hour or time to dance - Chuck always had the right song playing at the right time -- and the dance floor was never empty at any time during the evening. Thanks Chuck - for being the exceptional, professional DJ that you always are!!!

Chuck was an amazing DJ! He was very open to the song list that my fiance and I had sent to him. This was important to us, as we are huge music lovers! Most DJs stick with the same list of songs and often don't want to stray from this. But Chuck is unlike any other DJ in that his musical experience allows him to work with song choices and know where to place them. We were thrilled with the amount of our requested songs that were played and the ones Chuck threw in to keep the party going were perfect! It was amazing to see so many of our guests on the dance floor and more and more were dancing as the night went on! He is extremely professional, very responsive and a joy to speak with! Our DJ package included a photo booth and up-lighting and I would highly suggest this to anyone. The guests loved the photo booth and we received a book with a duplicate of everyone's pictures, a wonderful keepsake! The lighting was spectacular! It really set the mood and was a wonderful addition to the music! Trust me, it's worth it to have this package. All in all, our wedding reception would not have been the same without Chuck as our DJ. Everything run so smoothly and everyone had so much fun!! Thanks, Chuck!

My first and strongest comment regarding Chuck is his utmost professionalism. From our very first meeting I could tell his background, experience and attention to detail stood out compared to other DJs I had met with. Other DJ companies randomly assign you a DJ the day of your wedding--a DJ whom you've never met, never worked with, and flat out don't know. Chuck PERSONALLY invests himself in making sure your wedding day is everything you want it to be. Chuck balances giving the bride and groom everything they want musically with making recommendations based on his experiences. Chuck perfectly executed our "special song requests" and constantly read the vibe of our guests to play the right songs at the right times. He was also able to book us a lighting technician which had an enormously positive impact on the overall atmosphere. Aside from providing our music during the ceremony, Chuck also was able to connect me with The Nova Trio--a jazz band exclusively available through Chuck Russo entertainment. The Nova Trio played during our cocktail hour and their performance was one of the biggest compliments we received regarding our wedding. They played Top 40 hits, classic rock and more--all in a very cool, very smooth jazz vibe. Also, through Chuck we were also able to book a Violin and Cello duo to play during our Ceremony, which added an unbelievably beautiful atmosphere to the day. They were even able to arrange and play a special song request that was particularly important to my bride. Last, but certainly not least, I will say that all of the amazing services Chuck Russo provided (DJ, The Nova Trio, Strings Duo and lighting) come at a very affordable rate. Chuck was able to work within our budget and never made us feel pressured into services we didn't want or need. I highly recommend Chuck Russo to anyone looking for a highly professional, accommodating, versatile and affordable DJ for their wedding.

My husband and I would highly recommend Chuck Russo to DJ your wedding or event! Chuck was recommended to us by our venue and after meeting with him we knew that we didn't need to meet with anyone else! Chuck was knowledgeable, professional, and easy to communicate with. He would respond to our emails or phone calls promptly and answer any questions that we had. And he had everyone dancing all night long without using any blow up props! He played a great mix of music to fit the age range of guests at our wedding. Everyone keeps talking about how great the music was and how much fun they had! We would hire Chuck again in a heartbeat!!

Chuck literally made the wedding. We had a huge crowd across all age groups from 5 years old to 85 and every single person was on the dance floor for basically the entire night! We received so many compliments at and after our wedding about how perfect the music was. My husband and I were told by multiple people that it was the funnest wedding they had ever been to and I attribute that to Chuck's expertise and ability to read the crowd. Chuck was so reassuring throughout the entire process and I knew he had everything under control. He arrived early, looked professional, and was so easy and fun to work with. If you are looking for a DJ for your wedding (or any event) you must use Chuck Russo!!

Chuck did an amazing/wonderful/above-and-beyond job DJ-ing our January 23rd wedding. First and foremost, you may have noticed that 1/23/16 was the blizzard of the century. Not only did Chuck show up early to set up, he got stuck on the side of the road & had to get someone to tow him out of the snow- and he was still there! Then, he stayed overnight when the weather got too bad to drive! Just amazing. Chuck provided reassurances the whole week before our wedding as we panicked about the snow and we knew that we were going to have a DJ at our wedding no matter the weather. Second, he played a great mix of old and new hits that had all of our guests dancing the whole night. We sent him a lengthy list of songs to play and he got a feel for the crowd and played the ones that fit them best. The whole room was on their feet through the entire reception! We had so many requests from our guests for his contact information so they could use him for their own events. Third, I have to mention his lighting designer, Anthony, who lit the reception room. Anthony also made it to our wedding in the blizzard, made the room look like a winter wonderland & fulfilled every dream I ever had about how the room would look. If you have a wedding in the New York/New Jersey metro area, you MUST use Chuck! He was available, kind, reassuring, dependable and the best DJ I've ever worked with.

Chuck was flat out amazing. He's incredibly experienced and very easy to work with. He did an amazing job at the reception - the music he played suited us and our guests perfectly, and keep the dance floor packed. We 100% recommend Chuck if you're looking for a DJ for your wedding!

My husband and I were very pleased with our experience working with Chuck Russo as our dj for our wedding reception. Guests continue to tell us what an amazing time they had during our reception, and we owe so much of that to Chuck. He has such a talent for managing both the flow of music as well as the diversity of styles of music throughout a reception. He took all of our requests/suggestions (including those songs we did not want played) into consideration and he arranged the music throughout the night in such a way that there were consistently guests on the dance floor. We also worked with Chuck to arrange a photo booth for the evening, which was a big hit with our guests. We really enjoyed working with Chuck in the months leading up to our wedding. He is incredibly professional, and this was apparent with us from our first conversation with him. He has a ton of experience both in radio and at weddings, and he did not hesitate to give us his professional opinion, which we appreciated. However, there were a few times when we would need to follow up on emails we had sent to him with questions, but we recognize this was just a case of him being constantly busy with upcoming weddings, and we probably also had unreasonable expectations for responsiveness. We highly recommend working with Chuck for your wedding. He is classy, professional, extremely knowledgeable, and will make sure you and your guests have a phenomenal time!

"My wife and I recently used Chuck as our DJ for our wedding ceremony and reception. He did a phenomenal job of guiding the party while staying in the background (my wife and I really didn’t want a DJ that tries to make the event focus on themselves instead of the bride and groom). He really made sure he understood the music we wanted to play and made sure he knew the demographics of the party which led to a full dance floor all night with people of all ages, even my grandmother on the dance the entire time. He even found rare and difficult versions of songs and put together everything with little work on our part and as stated above it came out great. I used to work at a wedding and banquet hall as a bartender and I can say with confidence that Chuck is the best I've ever seen and I would highly recommend him to anyone for any party no matter what the age of the group or the type of event." -Evan

Chuck made every single moment of our wedding from start to finish an incredible event. Chuck's innate ability to read the room had every guest on the dance floor all night long. Countless family members and friends agreed that it was one of the best weddings they have ever been to. Not only was Chuck amazing during the reception, but his service went above and beyond expected during the planning. He also had worked with my cousin for weeks prior to the wedding as well so that she could add a surprise rap to her speech. What also makes Chuck an amazing vendor to work with is that we were able to hire his son as our ceremony classical guitarist and a photo booth through him for a package deal!

Chuck Russo was the perfect fit for what we needed. He was phenomenal and went above and beyond to help us with every request we or anyone of our guests could throw at him. He played a huge range of songs without any direction from us. We weren't really sure what we wanted to hear and didn't have a lot in mind (minus our first dance) but he knew exactly what to play to keep everyone on the dance floor. We would highly recommend using Chuck for any event you need a DJ for.

Chuck was absolutely wonderful the entire evening of our wedding. He kept the dance floor packed! He is a true professional and a wonder to work with. We can't thank him enough!

Chuck Russo is THE BEST! While planning our wedding reception which was to be during the day from 1-5 , I was a little nervous that people wouldn't be that into dancing given the time of day. Chuck reassured me not to worry, and MAN WAS HE RIGHT! HE IS AMAZING !!! He really knew what songs to play in order to "play to the crowd", and people were dancing like crazy the entire afternoon. We didn't give him much at all in terms of requests (like 2 songs!) and he took the party and ran with it, really paying attention to the crowd and everyone had an awesome time! He is a total professional, and you can really trust him to know what he is doing. If you go with him you will not be disappointed! It was so much fun!

Finding our DJ for the wedding was probably one of the hardest to find. However, we met with Chuck and we loved him immediately! He came to the meeting prepared and gave us a folder of materials we would need. He provided the music for our wedding ceremony and for our wedding reception. Everyone of my guests raved about our music selection! We did not micromanage the play list except for a few requests and let him work the crowd. Best decision we could have made. I would definitely recommend Chuck and his team to others! You will NOT regret it!!!

I'll start with an honest story of how I had originally hired a different DJ who turned out to be very shady and we let them go 2 months before the wedding. My venue recommended Chuck Russo and when my dad called and explained our situation, Chuck was in our living room THAT NIGHT to talk it out and assure us he'd make our wedding wonderful.... he totally delivered. 2 weeks before the wedding Chuck called to go over my play/do not play list. He also went over the schedule of the reception events. He has all the music you could ever want and has lots of suggestions on what to play for what parts of the night. I can't tell you the number of compliments I received regarding the variety of music at our wedding. In addition to playing everything I had requested, the other music he chose was right in line with our taste, based on our list! Our dance floor was never empty. In NJ, a lot of the DJ's are typical fist pumping jersey shore types with flashy colored lights and very pushy advertising. Chuck is not this-- he is classy, direct, and upfront with you about what your day is going to be like. He was a very tasteful emcee as well. Chuck Russo is a true professional and was absolutely wonderful at our wedding! I recommend him 100%!

I got married on October tenth 2014 and honestly could not have asked for a better DJ. Chuck not only has a wonderful personality but he is a hard worker and will do all he can to accommodate you on your special day. Chuck works on his own and literally does it all!! He is amazing at what he does and will provide his absolute HONEST opinions and input when asked (I was having trouble with ceremony music and he helped me work out my thoughts and feelings on a lot of my choices). Chuck is a DJ who is willing to listen and take all of your ideas into consideration in order to put them into play. Chuck is great on emails, follow-up emails and phone calls and will be sure to get in touch with you if he has any questions or is unsure on how you want something. Right before the wedding (the most stressful time) Chuck and I sat on the phone for a while and worked out all of the final details of my Big Day and needless to say people are still talking about the music at my wedding and the great time they had! I HIGHLY recommend Chuck, you simply can't go wrong.

Chuck is AMAZING! We came across him originally because he was the DJ for my cousin's wedding. Her wedding was a blast because of the DJ! We got his information from her and are SO GLAD we did. His voice is very clear. He is a professional- organized, arrives early, and very pleasant. He kept the dance floor packed all night! He made the night! We are still receiving compliments on how great our DJ was :-)

Chuck was the disc jockey at our wedding and he did a terrific job. Working with him before the event was easy. He is well organized and his extensive experience definitely shows itself. Chuck knows how to please the crowd and is willing to work with you to put together your ideal playlist. I was pleased to see so many people up and dancing. He knew what songs to play and when to play them. I would highly recommend Chuck to anyone looking for a DJ in the area.

Chuck was the DJ at my wedding and did a fantastic job!!! It could not have gone better! The dance floor was packed all night with both old and young guests. He really knew how to work the crowd perfectly and play music that was enjoyable for all ages. My elderly relatives were on the dance floor having just as much fun as my 20-something club-going friends and dancing side by side! Everyone had a great time and I have gotten many comments on how awesome the music was. He understood our style and played all of our "must plays" and none of our "do not plays." As the reception came to an end, our guests were still tearing up the dance floor and requested that he keep going. Chuck was willing to accommodate and played more songs free of charge so everyone could keep dancing the night away! Leading up to the wedding it was great to work one-on-one with Chuck and receive personalized service. All said and done, you should choose Chuck for your wedding if you want your guests to get on the dance floor and have a great time! Highly recommend!!!

When we met Chuck, we knew we wanted him as our DJ right away! He has a great personality, his prices are reasonable, and he is willing to work with the couple to get the playlist and the atmosphere they want. We made a list of "Please play" and "Please do not play" songs, which he stuck to, and he was great at reading the crowd to play songs that kept people on the dance floor all night! He's a great MC - just enough to keep things moving and make sure everything happens smoothly, but doesn't try to steal the show. My in-laws were totally against having a DJ, but they told both myself and Chuck afterward that they were wrong and that he had done a fantastic job. We have no complaints about him or his service. I'd definitely recommend Chuck to anyone in the area looking for a DJ for their wedding.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Chuck. We got married at the Madison Hotel in June and Chuck was amazing! He did the ceremony music for us at the hotel and the reception. We had a call with him the week before where we went through all the reception music, how to pronounce people's names, and our must play and do not play list. Chuck even worked with us to make our reception entrance the NJ Devils goal song, it was amazing! The best way to describe how wonderful Chuck was at our wedding is the dance floor was packed even before they served dinner! Everyone is still talking about how fantastic the music is to this day and asking us for his name. The night was made complete by the great playlist and the fact that no one left the dance floor.

Chuck was fantastic. He understood exactly what we wanted from day one and was so easy to work with. We wanted to play some acoustic and instrumental versions of songs during cocktail hour and he played exactly what we wanted. He makes you fill out a sheet with what songs to play and it made me feel like everything was organized. He played music we wanted to hear all night, and kept everyone dancing. He was able to keep our taste in mind, but also read the crowd and took some requests from guests as well. I highly recommend Chuck!!!