DJ Elwood

Sean was absolutely amazing. I heard from several guests that the playlist was the best they've heard at a wedding - he kept things mellow during dinner and then ramped things up for the party portion - a good mix that all of our guests, of all ages, enjoyed. He also did our ceremony music, and it was perfect. It was everything I had wanted, and made things truly special for me.

It was such a great experience working with DJ Elwood. He worked with us to create the perfect playlist. Very professional, prompt, and knowledgeable. He was able to track down songs that we where thinking of but couldn’t remember the name of. Great select of music with a wide variety of genre and style. He knows how to set the mood and quickly had a crowd on the dance floor-everyone had a good time!

DJ Elwood knows how to bring everyone to the dance floor. Sean was absolutely perfect for our wedding ceremony and reception. He had every song that I wanted for our non traditional wedding and executed it perfectly. Our reception was amazing and a lot of it was thanks to Sean. I don't recall a part of the night when the dace floor wasn't full of people dancing their butts off. He knows how to please a crowd and makes sure everyone has fun. Not only is he a talented DJ, he was super easy to work with and catered to all my requests. If you want a bumping dance floor for your wedding, then definitely get DJ Elwood for your big day!

Excellent job! DJ Elwood was very easy to work with and professional. Since the wedding, I have not stopped receiving compliments on how great the DJ was. The music selection was perfect and changed as needed throughout the evening. People were dancing and having a great time! I highly recommend DJ Elwood. You will not regret it!

DJ Elwood did an awesome time and everyone had a blast!!! He was so easy to work with and really took the time to understand what we wanted! We would use him again if we ever needed a DJ!

Read this before you hire DJ Elwood! - Sean was a complete pro from start to finish in our wedding process. We are big believers that the DJ can "make or break" the big day and he definitely made ours happen. From our first meeting he was so accommodating and wanting to know what it was that we wanted and needed from him. He sent us a starter playlist based upon the feedback we gave him and added items we requested. The night of our event he nailed the delicate balance of helping to orchestrate events (even a couple surprises) and keeping the party going. The only downside we had in hiring Sean was that the party had to end at some point and when it did the entire dance floor was still packed. Check this item off your list and get him reserved for you event.

DJ Elwood far surpassed our expectations and was an awesome addition to our wedding day. From the beginning to the end he was professional and responsive. DJ Elwood made sure to run through the names of our wedding party with me before to make sure he got everyone's name right. During the reception he helped to keep us on track and offered suggestions to help the night go smoothly. After the dance floor opened his music choices kept people out there until the very end. My husband and I were pretty hands off with the music and just asked DJ Elwood to handle the selections and I'm so glad we did because he definitely knows what he is doing. Hiring DJ Elwood was one of the best decisions we made. Thanks, Sean! You helped make our day great!

Honestly if we could give DJ Elwood 6 stars we would. Almost everyone at the wedding (and weeks after) commented on the how great the music was at the wedding. Once the speeches were over the and music started it literally didn't stop until they we had to kick everyone out. People commented to us that they'd never seen a dance floor fill up so fast and basically stay full all night long. We had a pretty diverse group of guests so that says a lot. We really wanted someone that could get a feel for our music tastes and trust to make it work and Sean couldn't have done a better job. He was very easy to work with, and very professional. Well worth the money and wouldn't hesitate to have him DJ another event.

Sean did a great job listening to us and understanding exactly what we wanted to hear and what we wanted the vibe of our wedding to be. My wife had a couple specific requests for the processional and recessional feel and he nailed it. We had a multi-course meal and some dancing in between and he kept it all moving very nicely!

My husband and I really loved Sean. When we met him, we instantly felt he was a good fit for us. He clearly understands how to meet the needs of a wide variety of clients, and assured us he could create the perfect playlist. He was very thorough in our first meeting getting to know as much as he could about our musical taste as well as getting a feel for what our guests might like. He took very detailed notes, especially considering we had not even decided to book him at this point. We didn't feel a need to interview anyone else and decided to book him a few days later. From there, he offered us a very large general playlist, which we were able to go through and select what songs we loved, hated, didn't care about, etc. We were also able to add additional music or write additional notes for him. I was not sure what to expect from him on the day of, but he was fantastic. Almost ninja like in a way with his professional approach and calm demeanor, yet he was exactly where he needed to be when he needed to be there and made sure to find us at exactly the right moments to get confirmation from us regarding toasts, first dance songs, etc. He also made sure during the reception that we did not change our minds about anything in the last moment. For example, we cut out a mother/son dance and a bouquet toss and even though he knew this, he was still nice enough to check with us and make sure we didn't decide we wanted those things after all in the final moments. I have to reintegrate his professionalism. We did not want an in your face super loud, get the party pumpin' DJ. He was energetic when he needed to be and when it counted, but when it came to how he treated guests and how he approached us for questions, he was extremely professional and really easy-going. It was a great relief to have someone with his demeanor helping us on that night. Also, most importantly, people loved his music selections. I will be honest, when it came down to it, the whole day was a blur and I don't remember more than 5 songs that were played, because we were so distracted with everything else, but we had guest after guest compliment us on the music, which was more confirmation for us that we made a great decision in choosing Sean. Our guests consisted mainly of an older crown, so we mixed in a lot of our style which is pretty Alternative with some classic Oldies and then a mix of some Pop, Country, Jazz and Blues to have something for everyone and people thought it was absolutely great. I think the only 4 people who were less than impressed were my brother-in-law's step kids and boyfriend, ages 16-21 who were probably hoping for a steady list straight from a teen beats meets pop country CD (no offense to them). I also don't think they're very schooled on music in general, because the Oldies we were playing were badass, so too bad for them for having typical teen attitudes, but you can't win em' all I guess. I encourage you to give Sean a chance. At the very least, give him an interview. He is clearly passionate about music and gets to know his audience really well.

Sean was beyond amazing. Everything you want in a DJ: Detail oriented, professional, thorough, listened to exactly what we wanted, thought of all the things we forgot to cover, kept everyone dancing all night. All my guests raved about how great the music was. Thanks again, Sean!

Sean is the best DJ in Kansas City! I left the DJ booking to my fiancé, who is a musician and artist. We still didn't have one until a few months out from the wedding, and I was getting concerned. But, I came home from work one day to a beaming smile: he was positive he found the right person to DJ our very unique wedding. I knew from our first Skype chat (we live out of town) that Sean was perfect. We actually have a lot in common with him, and we met up with him when he DJ'd a set in Chicago about a month out from our wedding. Leading up to the wedding, I was so grateful that he was unfazed by our scatterbrains. (Sorry about that, Sean!) And, the music was perfect the day of the wedding. He made our blend of cultures/music styles come together into a cohesive mix that made sense. If you have the chance to book DJ Elwood, don't hesitate! He was fantastic and a pleasure to work with!

DJ Elwood was incredible! I have been in several weddings and have attended more than I can count. It drives me nuts when a DJ is over the top cheesy and tries to steal the show. DJ Elwood was the perfect amount of visible. He made sure the reception stayed on track and once the scheduled events were done he kept the party going. I do not remember a time where the dance floor was empty. People of all ages were out dancing. He did such a great job reading the crowd and playing the right music to keep everyone dancing! We only met with him twice in person and from those short meetings he was able to gather info on the type of music we like and how we wanted the reception to go. I sincerely would recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ. He was professional, experienced, and fun. I do not have a single complaint or any negative feedback to give. I couldn't have imagined our reception going any better and it was because of DJ Elwood's skills!

DJ Elwood is the best, hands down!! He took the time to get to know us and our taste in music. He was very thorough and organized, yet so easy going and fun. We told him we wanted our guests on the dance floor letting loose - Sean didn't disappoint!! He kept everyone dancing and the party going. We continue to get compliments on our DJ and the music selection. Out of all our wedding vendors, Sean was by far our favorite to work with.

From the first phone call with Sean I felt very comfortable with him, which is uncommon on initial contact via phone with a complete stranger. After chatting with him I could definitely tell he knew his trade and is passionate about it. My wife and I booked him well in advance. In between that year and change Sean would check in with us every few months to make sure we are working on a playlist and all that fun stuff. Sean was able to see our playlist via Spotify so we could share all the songs we had in mind for him to browse through and get an idea of genres we favored. When the big day came he was punctual, well dressed, and very professional whilst keeping the fun atmosphere going. Anything you need from him on your big day he will certainly do his best. For instance, if your mother/son song (picked by your mom) was a five minute song.....he would make it a tad shorter to keep things flowing :)!! We let him do his thing all night and loved every song that he played. It's the small details that go far with us and he nailed it!! He kept the floor moving all night until the quick and unfortunate ending of the reception. This wedding wouldn't have been as fun without the man!! Do yourself a favor and book this guy if he is available.

We used DJ Elwood for our wedding DJ and could not have been happier with the outcome! Sean was incredibly easy to work with and beyond flexible with our requests. The music selection had people dancing all night long and the party never appeared to stop. Above all else, his demeanor, professionalism, and ability to spin turned our reception into an unforgettable evening! I would recommend him to anyone that I know without question! Thanks Sean!

DJ Elwood was AWESOME! He played a great mix of music and kept the dance party going. There wasn't ever a dull moment or break in dancing during our 6.5 hour reception. He played any music that we requested, and he did a great job at reading the crowd and knew how to keep the party going. We had over 300 guests at our reception, and I think everyone there was on the dance floor, and still today are raving about our reception. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Sean was great to work with, nice, and laid back. I'm so glad we found him and used him for our wedding reception. I would HIGHLY recommend him for any event you are looking to have and want the dance party to ROCK.

Sean did an incredible job for our wedding. The entire party was on the dance floor all night, and he was super easy to work with. I highly recommend working with him.

Sean did an amazing job on so many levels. He did a fantastic job of filtering our song requests and feedback on his base song list (not to be downplayed, about 500 songs) to make the atmosphere of the ceremony & reception what we wanted. A few specifics: - We wanted the post-dinner reception to be lively, fun, and lots of dancing. Sean kept the dance floor going until it was time to shut down the venue. It was so much fun we wished we could have had a few more hours of only dancing. Based on the song list he asked us to review (& provide feedback on in terms of do not play, must play, etc.) I'm confident he could do this for any couple's music preferences. - We'd gone to weddings where you couldn't hear 90% of the ceremony and were concerned about acoustics. Sean made sure everything was set up properly for the somewhat challenging space and everyone could hear the ceremony, even at the back. This was even after a venue change the day of the wedding. - Sean did a great job cuing & managing the typical reception events of announcing the couple, dances, etc. He worked with our coordinator to make sure everything flowed seamlessly. - Two weeks or so before the wedding, we had a call to walk through the timeline of the day, including our specific song selections for each part of the ceremony, reception, dances, etc. I'm sure that at our first meeting he told us this would happen, but I had forgotten, and it was a huge relief to go through and know the music was set and someone else was handling it minute by minute. - Sean did a great job of interpreting our tastes and providing appropriate background music for the time before the ceremony as guests are arriving, the cocktail hour, dinner, etc. I'm very appreciative of this because he had asked for feedback on music for these times and it was one of those things that fell through the cracks on planning. We asked to him to play what he thought was best based on our other song selections, and we are happy we simply left it to him. - His demeanor and attitude made him incredibly easy to work with and had a calming effect in a stressful time. He was always quickly accessible by email for comments or suggestions (our preferred method given busy work schedules). - We learned a few days before the wedding that the best man would not be able to make it to the wedding due to illness. Sean executed everything necessary for the recorded speech to be played seamlessly at the reception between the maid of honor & father of the bride's speeches. - Lastly, because weddings can be so expensive, I feel the need to note that in terms of cost, DJ Elwood's wedding pricing is a hell of a deal for the quality of service provided. I hope it is obvious by now that we highly, highly recommend DJ Elwood for a wedding. A friend who attended our wedding has already booked him for hers based on her experience at our wedding & our personal review of working with him. Thanks, Sean!

We worked with DJ Elwood for our reception and ceremony he was truly delightful to work with. From our very first meeting he was prepared and asked all the right questions. We met again a week prior to the wedding to finalize details for the ceremony and reception and again were truly impressed by his professional approach to working with us. DJ Elwood arrived early and helped our officiant get mic'd up, provided a microphone for our reader, as well as set up for the reception. He was very receptive to our list of suggested music but made some great selections we hadn't thought of based on the list we provided. He was flexible throughout the evening as our timing for certain activities changed and was a very calming presence throughout the reception. Our reception was more formal and his style (emcee approach, music selections) matched exactly what we were going for. Overall we have absolutely no reservations about recommending DJ Elwood and we'd absolutely use him again for other events.

From the very beginning Sean (DJ Elwood) made us feel confident that we would have a great time dancing to great music at our reception. Sean definitely delivered and we couldn't have been happier! Sometime it is the little things that matter the most and Sean made sure we didn't have to worry about any details, he took care of all of the logistics and worked with the venue to make sure everything went off without a hitch. A big thank you to Sean and I certainly recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ!!

Sean was hands down one of the best parts of our wedding! We gave him some guidance on both some specific songs but also larger genre for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception and he hit it out of the park! We had so many compliments from guests on the music - and the dance floor was filled all night with guests, both young and old(er). He was also super responsive to any questions and very easy to work with. We can't recommend him enough!

The BEST! Sean attended venue meetings with me as well as stayed in contact with us through email and phone throughout the whole process. He made our reception - hands down. He played everything we wanted and threw in some great surprises. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

I can't say enough about DJ Elwood. He took the time to meet with us and get to know us better and our music preferences. Sean was always quick to respond to our emails and questions. 5 months later, we still have people telling us how great they thought our DJ was. He kept the crowd dancing and the party going and his timing of songs was perfect. You can't go wrong by hiring DJ Sean Elwood!

DJ Elwood was fantastic to work with during our wedding planning. He met with us, made suggestions, took our suggestions, and incorporated it all into a great ensemble of music for our wedding. Thanks for everything!

Sean is such a nice guy! He was highly recommended by a friend who is a wedding planner and he did not disappoint. He provided an extensive list of songs for us to "vote" on and tailored our playlist based on our tastes. We pretty much left it all up to him since he's the expert and the dance party didn't stop until it was time to close down :)

Sean was so great. I wasn't the most detail-oriented bride, and he had never done a wedding at our venue before (Hawthorne House)- so he did his research and went out to the venue two weeks before to meet the staff etc. He followed our song requests and improvised as the flow of the party needed. It was clear he knew what he was doing! Everyone danced the night away and commented how much fun they had at our wedding. Sean is largely to thank for that! I highly recommend him!

DJ Elwood was awesome. He was able to feel out our style and played songs that we loved (even ones we hadn't requested). He kept the dance floor going the entire night and served as an MC in a seamless way. I would strongly recommend him as a DJ.

Short: Wonderful. If he is open, book him. Everything was perfect. Long: Sean was absolutely amazing. He was very professional meeting with us before hand to get to know us. Later he came to the site and spent some more time getting to know us. He used a google account so we could select songs we wanted played. He nailed the whole night. Our cocktail hour was very classy. The grand entrance was perfect and even played the right section of the song we wanted to walk into. The stage was set for dinner by Sean's great mix of big band/ Sinatra music. When It came time for dancing Sean had that covered too. We even changed things up on him last minute and he rolled with it. I couldn't recommend him enough. -Alex and Lauren Keith

We used DJ Elwood for our wedding reception. He was so easy to work with from the beginning. He was always quick to respond and wanted to make sure we had the music that we wanted for our reception. Once the party got started the dance floor was hopping most of the night. He did a great job of playing a variety of music that everyone enjoyed. We highly recommend him for any type of event!

We are so glad that we chose Elwood as our wedding DJ! We spoke with 3 other companies beforehand, and none were as easy to work with and seemed to have the passion that Elwood does for music! He did a GREAT job of playing all types of music throughout the night to keep everyone on the dance floor (grandparents all the way down to our crazy friends) and he kept the flow of the night moving beautifully. No one wanted to leave at the end! Best investment of the night, hands down!

When planning our wedding, my husband and I decided music and dancing was something that was important on our list. We searched and found DJ Elwood on theknot.com and wedding wire. We could not be happier with his service. Sean listened to every thing we wanted. Sean played every thing we asked for and more! Our wedding was a great party! The guests commented on how awesome the dancing and the music was. We danced up until the very last song. We would book Sean again and again! If you're looking for an awesome dance floor and a great party, Sean is the DJ you need!

Sean was wonderful! Not only was he professional and considerate, his laid back demeanor was a much appreciated calming energy during our meetings. Sean did not just play music, he created an experience for us and our guests. The way he seamlessly tied songs together kept the dance floor full all night. Thanks for the fabulous memories, Sean!

We are so thrilled we selected Sean to DJ our wedding! We purposefully had two dance floors at our reception and they were completely full the entire evening. We had tons of people still on the dance floor when our reception ended, and it's all thanks to Sean! He was great to work with, was an amazing emcee for the evening, kept the reception on schedule and was worth every penny. Highly recommend!

We had DJ Elwood as our DJ for our wedding at The Guild on 8/16/14. We couldn't have asked for anything more from Sean and were more than happy with the service. One of the most important aspects of our wedding was the dance party which was even better than we were hoping for. DJ Elwood was great and we couldn't have asked for anything better. We had people making music requests and other demands (turn lights up, turn lights off, more bass, less bass etc) and he was more than accommodating to all of our demands. Great to work with throughout the whole process and would definitely reccomend to others.

DJ Sean Elwood was excellent to work with, his ability to listen and get to know us allowed Sean to deliver a fantastic evening! Music being one of the main pillars for a kick ass party, we felt it was extremely important to hire a qualified DJ not just an “iPod” player. DJ Elwood’s ability to feel the crowd’s energy, beat match and transition into songs seamlessly, helped provide quite the dance party. He even busted out a quick Talking Heads set which created a mini CBGB here in KC, again this reflects his attentiveness and ability to get to know his clients! We would certainly recommend Sean to all our friends and family, we will be working with him again on our next soiree!! Again Sean, thanks for the awesome night!!! Best, Justin & Kelly

I really cannot say enough about Sean- our experience with him, from start to finish was absolutely perfect. I cannot stress how absolutely wonderful our experience was. He took special care to include songs that were important to us, including finding my random indie rock requests and college favorites- literally kept the dance party going until our reception ended at 1AM when we had to drag people off of the dance floor. He included some amazing personalized touches that really meant so much to me and my guy. It's hard to find a DJ that is cool, you know? Sean has a great mix of being commanding, without being too-much. It's the worst to go to a wedding where the DJ is cheesy or spends too much time on the mic or is just obnoxious. And it literally happens all. the. time. Sean SEAMLESSLY helps your reception move and keeps the energy level high w/o being at all obtrusive to the process. He is great w/ follow-up, super easy to get in touch with and incredibly flexible- he worked with my dad and uncles on the sound that they used to perform bluegrass at the reception between his sets and was just so cool about it. It's really great to have the memories of our reception set to such a great soundtrack- cannot, cannot, cannot recommend him enough.

We had such a great experience with DJ Elwood for our wedding! We booked him almost a year in advance, and he was always very responsive and professional throughout the entire process. The reception went without any mishaps thanks to Sean's attentiveness and direction throughout the night. We highly recommend him as a wedding DJ! Everyone was on the dance floor the entire night!

After having him DJ our wedding in May, we highly recommend DJ Sean Elwood! Pre-wedding, he was professional, organized, engaged and very responsive. Definitely NOT your typical cheesy wedding DJ! Sean asked all the right questions to make sure the night went smoothly – and smoothly it went! We had an outdoor ceremony with a musician and an indoor reception and both of his set-ups were great. Sean played all the songs we had on our ‘must have’ list throughout the night. Lastly, our guests were out on the dance floor dancing from the time dinner was over until the very end of the night! Such a fun, memorable, perfect night and a lot in thanks to the music + Sean! Highly recommend – one of our favorite vendors!

From the very start DJ Elwood was so responsive and helpful. I could text, call or email him with any questions and he responded right away. He was in charge of the music for both our ceremony and reception. We got so many compliments on the music for both. We have a more conservative family but our friends like to get down on the dance floor so we wanted to make sure both crowds would have a great time. Both our friends and family had a wonderful time. We're still hearing about how great the music was. In my opinion the music can make or break the entire night. The night couldn't have gone more perfect! He is so organized which was something else that was important for me. I felt completely comfortable putting our wedding day in his hands. During the reception DJ Elwood played whatever was requested as long as he knew it was ok with us. If he had any questions he was sure to ask me or my husband which I greatly appreciated. I would recommend DJ Elwood to anyone looking for a great DJ for their wedding!

My wife and I had very very high standards for our DJ. Our friends and family love to dance and we didn't want to let them down on our big day. With that in mind, I can say without hesitation that DJ Elwood far exceeded expectations and kept our crowd happily dancing for hours and hours! We have yet to speak with friends and family who haven't raved about how good our deejay was. Sean (DJ Elwood) was very helpful and accommodating to us from the first moment we contacted him. He promptly answered our emails and worked with us to develop a playlist that suited our taste in music. He is meticulous and detail oriented, but he has a laid-back demeanor and isn't the type of deejay who wants to 'steal the show' (there are way too many of those types!). You will enjoy working with Sean; his prices are reasonable, and he works very hard to make sure the reception runs smoothly and is a lot of fun for everyone. I am confident that he will use his knowledge and experience to make your day as special as he made ours. We give Sean the highest possible recommendation!

My husband and I were prepared to be very selective for our wedding reception DJ. We are an interracial couple so were trying to provide music that both sides of the family would be able to groove to. Once we met DJ Elwood, we knew we were in good hands. Throughout the process he was prepared, communicative, and receptive to our input. We could tell he wanted us to give us the best party ever - the same thing we wanted! We knew we'd picked the best guy in town when he took the time to find us on spotify, look through our favorite music, and add some songs to his list based on that. We were so impressed. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

DJ Elwood was so responsive to all my emails and questions. I felt completely comfortable the day of our wedding knowing the reception was in good hands. We received so much good feedback from our guests about DJ Elwood. I only gave him minimal direction and he knew exactly what to play. People danced all night long! I'm so glad we chose DJ Elwood for our reception. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a professional and fun DJ!

Sean did a great job with our wedding. He listened to us about the type of music we wanted played at our wedding. He had a huge selection of music and was willing to buy music we wanted but he didn't have. There was a few hiccups, but he worked through it well. It was an amazing night and I wouldn't have picked anyone else to DJ our wedding.

Due to unfortunate circumstances, our originally planned DJ could not make it. Last minute scrambling led us to DJ Sean Elwood and we could not have been happier. During our first meeting that we felt very comfortable right away. He was very professional from the start and had his information form pulled up on his Macbook and gathered all the necessary information. Sean was readily available from the time we met and was always quick to return emails, texts, and phone calls. We met again 1 week prior to the wedding to give him certain songs we wanted played and true to his word he played everything we wanted. Our reception was at the Kaufmann Performing Arts Center downtown and Sean was great there. We had some Indian cultural parts to the reception and Sean adapted very well to them. Everyone had an awesome time and the dance floor was always full of people having a blast. Could not have had a better DJ. Thank you Sean Elwood!