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how wonderful he was and that I have to refer him to anyone who needs a DJ!

was so much fun- highly recommend it! They gave us a flash drive right after the wedding so it was fun to go through those photos right away. Through the planning process- they kept in touch with us about due dates, designs, etc. They are very well-organized and we had such a great time working with them! Thank you!

d a great time all thanks to him. He really understood our guests and played music that was to everyone's liking. His organization and assertiveness was also extremely appreciated. I highly recommend Critical Entertainment. Thank you for everything!

very kind and thoughtful and did everything to make us and our 200+ guests feel special. The photo booth was amazing too. I would highly recommend booking this team, you will not be disappointed.

he yard games (ring toss, jenga, cornhole, connect 4) were huge hits in addition to the photobooth and props. In addition to making sure the night ran smoothly, they also offered support to my father who needed a pep talk after his father daughter dance and before the father of the bride speech. They also took amazing footage of the dance floor throughout the entire night. I would HIGHLY recommend Critical Entertainment for all our your wedding needs. The price was affordable, the online wedding planner leading up to the event was easy to use, communication was clear and concise, and they added such an element of entertainment to our special day. I wish I could select more than 5 stars for this review!

t and we had a blast! He shared pictures with us the next day and it was awesome to see them all so soon after the wedding!

ing job he did!

re so impressed by his professionalism and how he kept the evening on track during the entire reception. Highly recommend!

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oser his attention to detail was amazing. He made sure to go over all of our song choices together and also made sure he knew all of the bridal parties names and proper pronunciation. He also gave great suggestions on songs and dances for the wedding. The day of the wedding he was on time and professional And made sure everything ran smoothly. We didn’t have to worry about a thing. I couldn’t have asked for anything more. Thanks again Dan!!

he owner of the company was extremely responsive to all of our questions over the past couple of months leading up to the wedding. Our photographer, Cory, is a true gentleman and professional. Critical Entertainment made our wedding day amazing. Without them the day would not have been as great as it was. There is no need to shop around, just hire them for your wedding now. They'll take care of the rest.

Entertainment from our guests and we couldn't be more pleased. Mike and Cory were incredibly kind, professional, and communicative throughout the entire wedding planning process. We would definitely recommend Critical Entertainment for your future events.

schedule our date due to covid and mike worked with us and made it happen. I would definitely recommend them for parties 🎉 you will not regret it 🥳

the flow. He was diligent and knew what to anticipate. He took a huge weight off of our shoulders so we were able to relax and enjoy our wedding. It was majestic and enchanting and he brought it together beautifully. Highly recommended!!!

was everything we could have hoped for and more. Critical Entertainment's professionalism and experience were evident throughout. Our DJ Mike listened to our requests and put together a AWESOME playlist; he even worked thru a few last minutes updates like a true pro. Mike cared about the subtle details and showed that he wanted to make our experience unique and matching to our theme/tone. We got SO many compliments on the music and the event overall from our guests.

e than I could have imagined. We welcome you to our Mexitalian family Mike, looking forward to doing more events with you!

hich i greatly appreciate. I was complet ely stress free the entire night. Dave was also an outstanding photographer, he was very particular about the shots he wanted and took amazing photos with beautiful lighting and even caught some very special candid moments between me and my grandfather. I highly recommend Mike and his team for any wedding or event

n. Every single one of our guests complimented his song choices and had a blast!! We highly recommend using him!! Thanks again Mike!

owed up to the venue everything was already set up and organized with the staff. With just a short briefing, Dan had the rest of the wedding under control. The sound for the ceremony was crystal clear and set to a perfect volume. The music was right on time and exactly what we planned for. Mike and Dan were very diligent when making sure we had the exact version of the songs we chose for the entire wedding. Their wedding site allowed for us to customize each part of the day very easily and made us feel comfortable that everyone was on the same page. If your looking for a team that will handle all of your wedding needs and allow for you and your guests to celebrate one of the most important days of your lives then I recommend Critical Entertainment.

was overflowing with people, mike knew how to get people on their feet and moving! His prices were also incredibly reasonable for someone trying to keep a tight budget on their wedding!

eat time! My guest was happy and had a blast. I will always appreciate the time they put into my wedding. Would highly recommend.

nd patience while I was bombarding him with billions of questions. He was so hands-on and always so professional and helpful to us. From the very first day that we contacted him to the wedding night, he was so responsive and promptly answered whatever we asked for. What we really like at most is that he does listen to you for what you request for. He tries to figure out what you expect, what you want or not. Another thing is that he treats you like you are the only customer of his. He makes you feel like he cares about your event more than you, which convinced us about how much he loves his job and professional he is. We totally felt like we were in good hands. He wanted us to choose some songs that we'd prefer to hear, and he managed the rest of the songs. Also, we picked some songs in another language which Mike is not even familiar with, but again he managed it so very well. Critical Entertainment was one of the best decisions my husband and I have ever made for our wedding. The music was great, and everybody loved the party. Our guests just cannot stop dancing. Thanks so much again to Critical Entertainment for making our wedding night so smooth and a bunch of fun.

table with how to use their music selection computer program which helped put us at ease. They walked us through everything we needed with the most professionalism and wonderful personalities that it felt like talking with friends we've known forever. They are both extremely knowledgeable in their field and we trusted them completely. On the actual day Dan could not have been more helpful. From setup to cues to checking in with me and helping us through each special piece of the reception. So many guests came to me to let me know we made an excellent choice for our DJ, not only with the music but with his fun, happy personality. We chose not to select specific songs to play for dancing but trusted Dan to choose for us based on what we told him we liked and EVERYONE loved the selection and had an amazing time. It was truly a perfect night with no hiccups and Critical Entertainment absolutely helped make that happen.

floor the entire night! He went above and beyond and took so many pictures and videos for us to forever remember the night as well! We would Recommend Mike to anyone who wants to have a memorable wedding!!!

Cory. Whatever I asked for Cory made sure it happened. He makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera which was a huge thing for my husband and I. Both Cory and Mike are very attentive to details. Just what I had hoped for on my wedding day. Mike called the morning of my wedding to check in with me and to confirm things. I even asked for a few changes of music during that phone call. Amazingly, Mike made it happen. The specific songs I requested, played during cocktail hour just as I had asked and it was wonderful. Mike got everyone on the dance floor right from the start and kept them there the whole night. Our reception ran so smoothly because of Mike and Cory and I couldn’t be more thankful.

ception. The equipment was high quality and the professionalism exceeded our expectations. I did not have to worry about a thing from start to finish. Highly recommended service for your wedding. Thank you again to Mike for putting this together on our wedding day.

e some songs played during dinner that I would have liked to have danced to, so make sure you specify which ones you really want During which part. I will def be using their services in the future! Thank you so much! All my guests loved you!

for the wedding (intro, speeches, cake cutting etc). Mike was able to get specific music we wanted that he didn’t have, and checked in with us before the wedding to make sure everything was correct. We didn’t have to worry about anything, and could enjoy our special day. We highly recommend Mike and his team at Critical Entertainment. The mirror booth was a huge hit-everyone loved it! We even got a photo book with all the photos taken that night and we love looking back at it, reliving that special day.

t to choose music and update important information about the reception. Mike communicated with us frequently about the wedding, and we never had to worry. They were very attentive and played the music we requested, as well as finding songs we wanted for specific moments during the wedding. We highly recommend the Critical Entertainment team.

he time of their lives at our wedding!!!! From the beautiful lighting, great music, to the professional fun staff we really couldn't have asked for more!!! we also had a photographer associated with critical entertainment, Cory. A really great guy friendly fun and I can't wait to see the pictures he captured!!! We highly recommend this company for ALL your entertainment needs!!!!

and they played music for everyone. Everyone had a great time! We especially appreciated that the DJ and photographer worked together and coordinated the day so that we could enjoy our wedding and not have to worry about what was happening behind the scenes. With a 22 person bridal party this was a big help! We would without a doubt recommend Critical Entertainment for all of your wedding needs. They never disappoint! Thank you Mike and Corey!

He was interactive to help include the crowd in group dances...I really can’t say enough positive things. Everything was perfect. Mike thanks again for making my husband and I’s night memorable. It couldn’t have been any better. I would say if anyone is looking for a DJ Mike is your guy.

went to before and they were awesome! Including one where the couple only wanted '50's based music... seriously, it was a good time! I still don't know how Mike pulled that off! We knew he was good and that was very comforting. (2) The icing was everything being in one place! The photographer (Cory Talton Photography) came to our appointment and showed us a sampling of his work and it was PHENOMENAL! Cory does the photography and he came to meet with us during our initial meeting with Mike which saved a ton of time from having to meet with everyone individually. Add to that both of us felt instantly comfortable with Cory and really enjoyed his work. It was a great presentation! Critical Entertainment was one stop shopping and we LOVED that! We got the DJ, photography, photo booth (have to have the photo booth!!) and uplighting (trust me, you want it) all in one place on one invoice! That also meant everyone worked together and in unison. We had ZERO issues at our wedding (CT Wedding Group will get a separate review... they were phenomenal) but from the outdoor ceremony to the music, to the lighting, photography and Photo Booth it all went smoothly. Also, a BIG plus, we left with our Photo Booth album at the end of the night!! It was so nice to have something in hand to sit and look at the next day. I am truly over the moon with their services. The final piece which no one wants to mention but we certainly kept an eye on, is the budget. Critical Entertainment provided the MOST services at the BEST price and that was a huge bonus!!! Oh, did I mention the custom GOBO that they had made and shining on the wall... SPECTACULAR!! More than a few people told us that this was the best wedding they had gone to in a while! Awesome DJ, an on top of it photographer, Photo Booth and cigar roller = a wedding to brag about!! Our Pastor was awesome too but I will save that for another review... Congratulations on your wedding... I hope this review helps!

ted us like family and we can’t wait to see photos!

all easier on me. With the concerns of a wedding day and the anxiety of what can go wrong, Mike's "performance" was NEVER a worry and he truly didn't let us down! Cory got to the event early and lit up the room with his captivating personality and charming smile. I underestimated the importance of a photographers demeanor until he started snapping photos! Smiling and laughter was natural and constant with Cory behind the camera. I am still getting texts about how much fun he was! He undoubtedly loves what he does and in turn greatly contributed to creating the best night ever! And Mike, I can't say enough! He was professional, punctual and dead on for every song. Our guests were so excited he was on the dance floor leading line dances. The music and lighting will be talked about for years to come. I am still dancing around to the playlists he perfectly orchestrated. He was thoughtful and thinking on the spot of more ways to make our night special and memorable. An extra song dedicated to my mom, helping us with cake cutting, keeping our guests dancing and happy!! My husband and I are so pleased with Critical Entertainment and every service they offered and executed perfectly. Thank You Mike and Cory for everything!!!!!

borderline harassment, I had to endure after. My brother found Mike and Critical Entertainment by searching The Knot for local DJs for my and my husband to use for our wedding. We were pretty excited becasue the reviews were very positive. When we sat down with him, all he could talk about at first was how great his business was and all the awards he has gotten, which is great, everyone should be happy with their accomplishments. What irritated me right off the bat was that he used the fact that he had gotten all of those awards as an excuse that he didn't have to go tour our venue before day of. Now, if I was getting married in a typical wedding venue where everything is the same as others like it, that's one thing, but I was getting married at the Zoo. Completely different set up situation. He pretty much told me he didn't have to go before day of to look because he has looked at pictures...That didn't work for me. I asked if he could meet up with my wedding coordinator at the zoo so he could make sure he knew where he would be for our outside ceremony and our reception in the carousel building. He FINALLY went and it was a good thing too, because my wedding coordinator said there would have been an issue with set up otherwise. Also, they would send emails about trying to add-on stuff, like up lighting and things like that, I know that is usual because it is a business, but it just felt impersonal. The day of the wedding arrives, and he is there setting up. I was told by a few family members that he was incredibly rude to them and kept bragging about the places he had been before for weddings. Not the time, nor the place. Before the ceremony he comes and asks me questions, like if it would be ok if he could change after the ceremony, and other stuff he shouldn't have bothered the bride about. So, he was at my wedding ceremony in a t-shirt... The ceremony went beautifully. Everything was great, except he used the wrong version of the song I walked down the aisle with my dad. The reception was so much fun! We were all dancing, and everyone was having a good time! When it came time to cut the cake though, I felt rushed through it, he went so fast. The rest of the reception went great and everyone had so much fun! There were a few issues, but nothing too out of the ordinary. What really irritated me and why I took some stars away is the fact that, starting on the day of my wedding, I was emailed about leaving a review for him. I was emailed twice the day after my wedding about leaving a review, I was emailed twice 5 days after my wedding, when we were on our honeymoon, the day we came back from our honeymoon, he sent me a text about leaving him a review, and then I was emailed again about it. I do not appreciate that, I think it is tacky and very irritating. With all of the stuff I had to do when I came back from our honeymoon, reviewing our DJ was near the bottom. I definitely will be reviewing all of my vendors because our wedding so amazing, but it will take me a little while to get back into the swing of things. Again, he was great to use as a DJ, everyone will be on the dance floor, just be prepared to deal with his inflated ego.

booked them right on the spot after we met and sat down with Mike. Not only did we book our DJ, but we were also able to book our photography and videography (both were awesome to work with) through Mike and that saved us tremendous amounts of money and headache! Mike was always available throughout the process to answer any questions we had and responded within minutes of any inquiry. The day of the wedding, he did such an awesome job of overseeing everything from Ceremony to reception, start to finish. Our ceremony music was beautiful and guests could here what the Pastor and speakers were saying with the microphone he provided. He was able to read the crowd and play music the whole night to keep every age group happy and dancing. Throughout the night he kept checking in with us to make sure we were happy and if there was anything he could do for us. And he also was very interactive with our guests teaching them a couple choreographed dances that people of all ages really enjoyed learning/dancing too. We have been guests at many weddings over the years and that was something we have never seen a DJ do before. We have heard nothing but positive feedback from our guests that our DJ, Photographer, and Videographer were great and that they had a great time. Professional, respectful, and attentive to everything we requested and wanted. We honestly can't say enough positive things and were so happy we used Critical Entertainment and would gladly recommend them to any looking for a DJ.

sic based on our guests’ energy. We had our wedding at a brewey and was pretty laid back with the timing of the day, and even though I didn’t give Daniel a lot of structure, he went above and beyond to make sure the music and experience was exactly what I was looking for. All of our guests loved him. Would recommend this company and HIGHLY recommend Daniel.

d photo booth were also amazing. He helped to made my night absolutely perfect.

n got into partying with us! Our guests raved about how amazing the night was thanks to Mike and Corey!

ore. The music was enjoyed by our guests of all ages, and he even led some really fun dances. Everyone was having a great time! Not only did he play great music, but he did a great job keeping the night running smoothly while announcing our dances and toasts. He also did an excellent job with the music during our ceremony. We would definitely recommend Critical Entertainment to our friends!

me awesome pics and videos for us, thanks guy!

ommending their services to everyone I know!

d. You were amazing. Thank you

were a disappointment. Everyone at our wedding kept saying how professional everyone was and how much time and effort was put into everything. Mike made our wedding, wedding of the century! His Djing skills are phenomenal. Even though we had to rush, Mike made it seem as if we weren't rushing at all. At the end of the night, everyone was super pleased with the results! If we had gone anywhere else with all of the services we used we would have been paying double what we paid. Critical Entertainment is very affordable and Mike will work with you to get the best package for you. I just want to thank Mike (DJ) and Cory (Photographer) very much. Without you guys I'm sure my night would not have gone as smoothly as it did and if I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't have done anything differently. You guys are the best! This is a vendor you definitely do not want to pass up on!

ta handled everything. He is a true professional and goes well above and beyond because you feel that he genuinely cares. He is not just going through the motions. He knew where key people were sitting and had eyes on them. He helped with timing of the day- he was the architect of the event. The wedding was smooth as can be and it was because of him. This is a high class company and his staffing are experienced, friendly and respectful. Don't think twice- hire critical entertainment.

s. Danny, the DJ for the night of our wedding, did a phenomenal job keeping the mood high and everyone dancing to the last song! Great job all around - would highly recommend!

d every song we had requested and had everyone dancing the whole night - the dance floor was packed! It was exactly the music we had wanted and could not be happier with how the night went. Also, since this was a Greek wedding, he included the Greek music we had requested no problem. Also, the photobooth was AWESOME and a huge hit and we had a personal monogram that looked beautiful on the wall. He even provided us with a flash drive at the end of the night with all of the images from the photobooth! Would recommend him to anyone looking to make their wedding extra special and FUN!!!

were there most of the night! The uplighting was also a great addition to our room to assist with lighting up the space! I can't wait for my brother's wedding next March where Mike will be the DJ- I highly recommend Critical Entertainment for your upcoming event!

u for making our day so memorable! R & D of CT

g. The photo booth was seriously the best I have ever seen. A+ and the staff running it was great. Now to the reason they only get 2-stars. The head DJ, Mike Festa, has a lot of room for improvement. The evening got off to a bumpy start when he bluntly told me the wedding could not be outside due to the potential for rain. Less than a week earlier, we had discussed in detail a plan for this situation so it rubbed my wife and I the wrong way when he told us 30 minutes before the wedding that it would not be outside and proceeded to argue with the bride, belittle her opinion, and proceed to do whatever the heck he wanted (luckily our wedding planner stepped in and put him in his place). There were several other occasions that night where Mike disregarded our opinion and seemed to make it all about himself. After we finished telling him about the order of events for introductions, toasts and cake cutting 2 minutes prior, he proceeded in the exact order my wife wanted to avoid, and left everyone to awkwardly join the first dance half way through while attempting to hang onto their glass of champagne. Mike didn't seem to know his place in the wedding. Since when is the DJ in charge of moving the cake (or attempting anyway). As he slid the cake table off the dance floor after the cutting, he came dangerous to close to allowing the cake to slip off the table onto the dance floor. Luckily once again our awesome planner stepped in, put him in his place, and averted disaster. To summarize, overall the music and photo booth were good. I think for the money, you could likely do better. If you do go with them, I'd be sure to put your foot down beforehand with Mike because otherwise his arrogance and rudeness can be a huge headache on an otherwise amazing day.

ful. There was a great array of music to chose from and he also made sure I sent him a YouTube video of which songs that I input myself to make sure they were correct. I had a few issues the week of the wedding. First, I had talked to Mike to go over our timeline of events and this is when he told me that he wouldn't be my DJ the day of the wedding and that one of the other DJs on his team would be, which upon booking I made sure to ask that Mike would be the DJ, since he was the one I had spoken with. Regardless, Mike came to our wedding and just had to leave early, which I believe compromised the quality of service. We were supposed to do a centerpiece giveaway during dinner, which was just forgotten about, leaving me with 13 centerpieces to take home. We were supposed to do a giveaway of the bouquet to our grandmother, which never happened, until 30 min before the reception when they had already left because they're elderly. And lastly, many of the songs plated in the first hour of the reception were not songs that I chose. I was required to pick songs, which I did and had plenty to go through the whole reception & of the first dozen songs I had chosen 2 of them. I had to actually go up to the DJ and ask him to play the music I chose. The first songs played were songs that the younger guests didn't know so the only people up dancing were the older folks. I was frustrated because I like to dance and would have like to dance to music I chose. Otherwise the quality of all of the music was good, and mike was personable, I just expected a little more. *disclaimer* the wedding DID end half an hour sooner than anticipated but the music at the end was fine, I'm referring to the first 1-1.5 hours of the reception.

er song suggestions off of. He did a great mix of music keeping everyone dancing. We would highly recommend him!

nd I couldn't be more pleased with our choice. Prior to the wedding, Mike kept me on track and well organized with periodic reminders and immediate responsiveness to my questions. Thank you for taking care of our customized music so that we could just dance & enjoy our wedding as much as our guests! A++

th and many people had mentioned they had not seen such an elaborate setup.