DJ Jon Strader

requests. Also, no idea how he did this, but my 91 year old uncle requested Lebanese music and Jon somehow found some!! Our guests have continuously complimented Jon since the wedding too, saying how fun of a DJ he was. The dance floor definitely reflected that sentiment too! It did not let up once the night of our wedding and was constantly packed.

rough so many parts of our day. From requests to planning the flow of our day, he had everything we needed and was available for advice and info throughout. On the day of, Jon was absolute perfection. He was the emcee when needed, but let the music flow and speak for itself when it wasn't. The music was perfect the whole night - all of our requests were played, but seamlessly interwoven with other songs. the uplighting package was more than worth the investment, it added so much ambiance.

experience with weddings! Jon was able to read the crowd and play exactly what was needed to keep the dance party going. He also did the lighting which totally transformed our venue from day to night!! You are in good hands with DJ Jon Strader!!

d and stressfree was a huge plus. Cannot reccomend Jon enough, he was as professional as you can get and had everyone cutting up the rug, if i could give him 100 stars I would

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ng. He played songs from all genres and decades, covering everything that I love about music and keeping our dance floor full all night. If you like music and fun and happy wedding guests then book Jon as your DJ.

l of preparation and sheer magic one has to have to be able to conduct an outdoor ceremony, to cocktail hour, and then host a kick-ass reception but THANK YOU, Jon!

be in town for vacation of his own in San Diego, he took time out of his trip to meet up with us and plan wedding things! I mean that is service! He went above and beyond prior to the wedding with phone calls, finalizing details and day of he was amazing as MC and DJ! He provided both outdoor and indoor music on the day of our wedding, which was amazing also. The lighting he provided was perfect and helped get everyone out on the dance floor for a great time dancing! We are so grateful to have had him on our big day and can't recommend him enough!

came with a glowing recommendation from several other couples we know and he did NOT disappoint. After our initial phone call with Jon, we knew we had found our perfect DJ. Jon was incredibly organized, prepared, professional, and brought an enthusiasm to our reception that set the tone for a perfect night. Our dance floor was PACKED with 95% of our guests making their way to the dance floor thanks to Jon’s great energy and PERFECTLY curated playlist to bring our reception to life. We could not imagine our night without Jon, who felt like a close friend by the end of the evening. We cannot recommend Jon highly enough to anyone looking for a warm, fun, positive energy on their big day!

d a wonderful job of making our reception flow seamlessly and all of our guests had a wonderful time dancing the night away. We highly recommend Jon for your big day!

questions quickly. We were set up with Jon’s website to pick our music for throughout the day. The website was super user friendly and helped keep our details organized. We also chose to go with uplighting and it was beautiful! We left it up to Jon to pick the colors and they were spot on. One of the best aspects of working with Jon was his attitude. Jon is so genuinely enthusiastic and has a great energy about him. You can tell he is passionate at what he does and he honestly does a stellar job. The music at our wedding was awesome, we loved every minute of dancing, and had so much fun. We can’t thank Jon enough and would highly recommend him for any event.

esh and professional. Our only cons were that he wasn't very accessible as a vendor (he only does appointments in his Worcester office on weekdays, and didn't offer to meet in the middle like our other vendors), and he would only refer us to his online website tool when we requested a phone call (we found the online tool limiting and time consuming). We were also a bit disappointed that he played many of our "must plays" during dinner (songs we always imagined dancing too), and he didn't really stick at all to music vibe we wanted. He should include a "genre" do not play list on his site. If you aren't picky however about your song list, and want guaranteed dancing , he's your man!

th his professionalism and bright personality. We visited Jon at his studio in Worcester and he brought us through his thoughtful and well-organized platform that made planning and selecting playlists a breeze (and super fun). The wedding day went off without a hitch! Jon was prepared, organized, and more than ready to help make the evening special and perfect. Everyone had the best night and was so complimentary of Jon! We feel very lucky that we were able to share our most special day with such an amazing person! Thanks Jon!

as so easy going and easy to communicate with before our big day. Everything was very hectic and I was not giving our play list the attention I should have, but I had nothing to worry about. Jon scheduled a phone call and gave me great suggestions and made everything so easy. All I wanted was to have everyone dancing at our wedding. We gave him some song suggestions, but basically said to keep the dance floor crowded, and scrap our music if people weren’t dancing. Jon was amazing! I’ve never seen so many guests out on the dance floor. Relatives that never dance were out there! It was such a blast! Jon also did our ceremony. He had Bluetooth speakers that were battery charged so he was able to mic the ceremony even though it wasn’t near a power source. He was great and we would recommend him to any friend who is looking for a DJ!

his online planning tools are so thorough. We wanted a few obscure versions of songs played and he sent 'em over to confirm he had the right ones. When it came time for the dancing to start he played an amazing selection that had everyone from every generation dancing. Multiple people came up to tell me how great the dj and the music was. He also put up with my crazy family storming the stage to sing and dance, and deferred to me when my crazy aunt tried to grab the mic to (I presume) say something outrageous, which I very much appreciated. When I asked him about it later he was like "I got you, I don't let that shit happen to my couples," which pretty much summarizes Jon's whole vibe--he's *got* you and makes you feel so taken care of. You can't go wrong with Jon and we're so glad we chose to work with him.

wedding. Music was one of the most important parts of our wedding and we wanted a full dance floor the whole night and we got just that! The dance floor was packed the whole night and he kept the party going until the very last song. As soon as I spoke with Jon I could tell he understood what we wanted and his years of experience on the night of definitely showed. We are still getting compliments on our music and our family and friends had the best time. Jon was able to provide ceremony, cocktail hour and reception music. He has an online system that is so easy to use and organizes the timeline. He’s extremely responsive and such a genuine, nice guy. We provided him with some music ideas and he made a playlist that was perfect. We cannot recommend Jon enough. If you haven’t already book him!!

comes to planning your wedding (i.e. music, timeline, introductions, etc.). Easy payment options online. The night was amazing and he kept the guests dancing with a good mix for the crowd. Superior performance!

sound and music. Would highly recommend! Loved his wooden custom booth as well.

ting was awesome to have, would completely recommend it. Overall, His energy was awesome and I wasn't worried about the sound for ceremony or the wedding at all- we were in completely capable hands.

we understood how much this plays part in everybody’s experience. We’ve already received feedback from several guests in regards to how polite and friendly Jon was at introducing himself and connecting with our family and friends. We couldn’t speak more highly of Jon and the quality of his service. At our venue we had an outdoor porch off of our main room where everything happened, and Jon was able to accommodate us with wireless microphones and a small speaker setup on the porch where we held our toasts and introductions. The main room was decked out with up-lighting which really turned the room around into the perfect vibe when it came time to dance. Perhaps the most helpful thing in our process was the DJ portal that Jon uses with his service. We were able to manage all of our “must-plays” here as well as enter our “special moments.” It’s important to have the right person DJing your wedding because that person will be around and interacting with people throughout the entire night, and we couldn’t recommend a better person for this than Jon Strader. Go Strader, Go, Kurtis + Naomi

ted to meet with us and talk about our big day. He was our first DJ we were scheduled to meet, and after our meeting, we knew we found the perfect guy. He was beyond impressive! Organized, informative, and had an infectious energy about him. He answered any and all of our questions, and took any stress we had right away!!!! Honestly, if you don’t go with Jon... you’ve messed up! He had everyone dancing all night long, and read the vibe of the room perfectly! Thanks for everything you did for us bud!

ur decision was made! Jon is extremely professional and enthusiastic about his job. You can tell that he truly loves what he does. When it came down to the last week before the wedding I had realized that I was a little behind on our music selection. Jon kindly reminded me that we needed to fill in our online portal (which is super helpful and organized by the way), but told me not to panic and he could help us along the way if we needed it. Jon was sweet enough to have a phone call with me to help me sort through the pre-wedding cobwebs to assist in finishing our song list. We honestly weren’t concerned though. We knew that whatever he came up with on the day of would be perfect. Jon did nothing short of a perfect job on our wedding day. Everything from the ceremony right through to the last song of the night. He set the tone for our whole night! And from what we’ve heard, people had a pretty amazing time! If you ask me, your DJ is one of the most important vendors you will hire- they conduct your whole evening! We would 100% recommend Jon to anyone looking for a DJ in the New England area!!

ll types of music and had everyone dancing the night away!! Thanks for a great night!

a DJ, he became part of our family that day. He brought our party to the next level. Jon had solutions before we even knew we had a problem. He brought music to our church when we realized we needed it without even a second thought. He supported us in mixing our current music taste with traditional "acceptable" church music, which was amazing. Multiple family members complimented not only his ability to read a crowd and bring a party but that he was a wonderful person that they wanted to hang out with. Jon brought more than just music, he treated us like family. I highly recommend Jon!

eally understood our tastes. Jon’s responsiveness, advice, and planning platform were so helpful in organizing our wedding. He was beyond prepared the day of the wedding and assisted with equipment and set up for my brother who played the ceremony music. At the reception we were blown away by his ability to play music everyone enjoyed and the dance floor was crowded from the first song to the last. Our wedding was two months ago and guests are still talking about how amazing the DJ was. If you’re considering hiring Jon, do it.

him DJ his own wedding, so we met with him and knew instantly that we'd hire him. He is so easy to work with beforehand and has an easy-to-use website for clients to choose exactly what they want (and don't). During our reception, he kept the wedding flowing flawlessly, and was so intuitive in recognizing what the guests wanted to hear and finding ways he could help. (E.G. we had a photo booth and Jon suggested he make an announcement about it. Boom. Didn't even think of that.) Plus, he is just a delightful, enthusiastic human being. I can't recommend Jon highly enough! Stop looking at creepy DJs. Just hire DJ Strader.

time!) knew he’d be the guy to call someday. From the first meeting, Jon completely got our vibe. He was excited about our ideas and exuded the enthusiasm for music that allows him to truly appreciate every detail that you envision for your night. The uplighting - which I’ll admit was not even on my radar at first - was THE BEST final touch!! He completely illuminated the venue (within a tent, at a farm, in the middle of a wicked hurricane.) He complimented our color palette in a way I could never have envisioned - it was gorgeous. Our photos are all the more dreamy and I will have the tones in my memory always. The dance lighting is fabulous as well!! Do not question it - get the whole package. Jon’s online database is extremely convenient. He will remember every tiny detail that you request, so make sure to use it as your planner! He is extremely thorough, responds quickly to emails, was kind to guests and coordinated with the entire bridal party, and communicated with other vendors and the venue. The only thing you will need to do, is enjoy every minute of dancing that you can. It is a party you will never forget! Seriously - he’s your guy. Look no further!!!

usiasm is very refreshing! He had everyone at he wedding dancing! Multiple people (including the older crowd), kept saying they loved the music! The online portal helped us to organize and let Jon know all of our requests! Jon even goes the extra mile to accommodate last minute requests! Jon did a wonderful job of making sure to play all of our music requests! We had some ethnic Persian dance music played at our wedding (half of my family is Persian) and Jon executed that perfectly and had all the guests dancing away on the dance floor, even guests who have never heard that music before! The timeline of events during the reception was flawless, thanks to Jon’s experience, enthusiasm, and organization! His homemade wooden DJ both also fit in perfectly with the vibe of our wedding! I would highly recommend Jon to anyone in search of DJ!!

s is amazing and keeps everything organized. Our one request was that he keep everyone on the dance floor and he did just that. Everyone is still talking about how much fun our wedding was. Do not hesitate booking Jon for your wedding.

really smoothly while still ensuring everyone had fun. He also helped out with lighting and the sound system for our ceremony. DJ Jon is awesome and we would totally recommend him!

sidered just plugging in an iPod and calling it a night. Then we contacted DJ Jon Strader. He is very professional, considerate, willing to work within your budget, and amazing at his craft. He guides you along the process and provides fantastic advice when asked. We received so many compliments throughout the wedding and reception and we couldn't have been happier. Definitely worth the investment! He's the best!

a couple to "review" a DJ's previous work to get a sense of whether they will be a good fit. Right from our first meeting with him, we could tell that Jon was a really enthusiastic, positive guy. He fit the personality profile we were looking for in a vendor -- he takes his work seriously, but he doesn't take himself too seriously. He is experienced and opinionated, but in a laid back way that's very easy to work with. The day of the wedding, he got there early and had plenty of time to setup for the outdoor ceremony and indoor reception. No one reported any issues hearing our officiant or vows despite it being pretty windy near the Maine coast. For the reception, he was a great emcee, getting the guests fired up for the introductions and our first dance. He had a great selection of songs for the salad course that subtly built up so that the background music was getting higher intensity by the time everyone was finishing up and ready to get on the dance floor. He blended well-known dance hit into well-known dance hit, so that people stayed on the dance floor and there were no lulls in the action. Once it started getting a little sweaty (the venue had no AC) and people were heading out to the hallway to grab drinks, he kept things going for the family members who stayed out there and used a slow dance song to bring people back out on the dance floor later on, to get it crowded again before the finale. He took the suggestions we had left for artists and wove those in throughout the night so that they didn't feel forced or out of place at all. Overall, he did an amazing job reading the vibe of the room and playing to it easily throughout the entire evening. He's a fantastic DJ, emcee and wedding vendor, and I have no reservations about working with him again or recommending him to friends or family.

lighting at the venue which looked fantastic. The wedding went great, and he had good energy all night. Thanks again, Jon!

planning process and kept the night flowing flawlessly. He also kept everyone dancing and having a good time. I cannot recommend him enough. Music selection, emcee skills, uplightly - all of it was perfect.

ave Jon some must play songs, but otherwise simply let him know the type of vibe we were going for and he chose the perfect mix of songs to play. Everyone was on the dance floor. Jon had the entire evening timed perfectly and helped move everything along very smoothly. We had our wedding at Salem Cross Inn (a rustic barn) and Jon has a custom wooden DJ booth that fit in perfectly, and looked a lot more elegant than some modern table. We can't say enough great things about Jon and highly recommend him for your wedding!

for us and I seriously can't recommend him enough. We had our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all at the same venue. He provided the ceremony equipment, sound system for a few vocalists and guitarists, cocktail hour music, reception music and MC'ing, uplighting... etc. It was so wonderfully planned out, the communication was so fast leading up to it, and I seriously didn't have to worry about a thing with him! People have been raving about how much fun our wedding was and a lot of that has to do with Jon. The music was perfect for all of our guests and we could customize/set the mood for what we wanted throughout each part of our special day. Thank you, Jon, for everything you were able to do for us!!

all night. I would highly recommend him for any event where you want to have a lot of fun and get everyone up and dancing. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Jon! Our wedding was the best day ever and he was a huge contributor in making it so amazing!

with. His organization and attention to detail was spot on. I only wish we could continue to work with him. Thanks, Jon, for making it the best night EVER!

e the MC. He had the perfect sound set up at the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception, all in different rooms. Most importantly his music kept the dance floor full the whole night. The planning process was smooth and made for one less thing to worry about on the day of. I highly recommend Jon for your wedding or special event!

ative, and efficient. He curated the perfect playlist which was no easy task given my husband's Caribbean background and my love for hip-hop. We danced our butts off all night long and all of our guests raved about our DJ. He is absolutely the best, can't recommend highly enough.

owing one hell of a party! He was accommodating to our personal music choices and then played some crowd favorites that weren’t cliché (but he will play the cliche tunes if you want it!). He was far from gimmicky, and his DJ stand matched our venue perfectly which was a bonus (barn wood). We also made a last minute change for our wedding song the week-of and he happily made the change. He really won me over when he started playing my boy Otis Redding during cocktail hour. Loved working with Jon!

y flexible with any changes or adjustments to our schedule. Most importantly, our guests did not leave the dance floor... all night long!! I have never been at a wedding when every single person was dancing- I equate that all to Jon! He played a great mix of songs for people old and young. His MC’ing for the night was perfect... he kept things going and knew all the perfect transition times. I would highly recommend Jon for your wedding event!!

as for music choices when we weren't sure, which was very helpful. And even though my husband was the point of contact for him, he made it a point to introduce himself to me before the wedding which was very thoughtful. He listened to what kind of music we liked and the playlist that night was great, all of our guests enjoyed it. He's a pleasure to work with, very professional, and personable. Highly recommend!!