Over 40 Years Experience in the DJ Business
$1,350 starting price
Serving DC, MD, VA, DE & Central PA!
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Paul Parrinello
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AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Welcome to DJ Paul Entertainment, where your dream wedding comes to life through music and unforgettable moments! I'm Paul Parrinello, and I'm here to ensure that your special day in Maryland, Virginia, DC, Philadelphia, or Delaware is as vibrant and joyous as you've always imagined.
My passion is to create a seamless, exuberant experience tailored just for you. Think of me not just as a DJ, but as a friend who's dedicated to making your wedding day extraordinary. With years of expertise and a heart full of enthusiasm, I'm committed to understanding exactly what you need and want for your celebration.
Personalized Just For You
Your love story is unique, and your wedding should be too! That's why I offer bespoke services that respect your budget while adding a personal touch to your day. From our very first consultation, I'll listen intently to your vision and preferences, ensuring that every beat of music echoes the essence of your relationship.
Creating Magic on the Dance Floor
My specialty lies in beat-matching techniques that create an electrifying atmosphere, unique to your event. Whether you're dreaming of a classic, romantic evening or a lively, energetic party, I'll craft a musical experience that resonates with your style. It's not just about playing music; it's about creating memories that you and your guests will cherish forever.
Your Day, Your Way
At DJ Paul Entertainment, the spotlight is always on you. My role is to enhance your day with music, keeping the focus squarely on your celebration of love. With professionalism and class, I offer services that include non-stop entertainment, exclusive attention to your event (one-event-per-day policy), high-quality microphones, state-of-the-art sound and PA systems, and enchanting uplighting to set the perfect mood.
Let's make your wedding not just an event, but a reflection of your journey and joy. Reach out today, and let's start the journey towards a day filled with love, laughter, and music that speaks directly to your hearts! 🎶💕
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Paul Parrinello
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If your looking for an experienced, Professional & dependable DJ that loves his job, takes pride in his work & has become the area's leader in the industry by delivering exceptional coordination, non stop fun & personalized quality entertainment at every event. Simply stated, i treat every function as it were the event of the year. I will help you customize your entertainment needs & listen to your ideas & i will assist you during the entire planning process in making your vision a reality.You will have the benefit of knowing that your event will run smoothly. I hope to hear from you.
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DJ Paul received rave reviews for his exceptional service as a wedding DJ, with multiple reviewers praising his responsiveness, professionalism, and ability to keep the party going all night. Couples appreciated DJ Paul's attention to detail, willingness to go the extra mile, and skill in reading the room to adjust the music accordingly. Many highlighted his flexibility, energy, and the seamless coordination he provided, making him a highly recommended choice for a memorable and fun wedding celebration.Review photos
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Matthew H
5.0
6/04/2025
Did a fantastic job not only at keeping the party going, but also at going the extra mile to help coordinate everything going on that day for my wife and I. He offered candid advice on how to best time out the reception activities so we could maximize our enjoyment. We're truly thankful for his help and would strongly recommend DJ Paul to anybody
Jennifer B
5.0
6/02/2025
DJ Paul was very responsive in communication. He also pretty unexpectedly threw down. We were mostly looking for someone who was affordable and would stick to our very curated playlist, which DJ Paul did both of great, but he actually did some sick remixes and transitions that went way harder than you would expect for a wedding DJ. He was only slightly more expensive than the cheapest echelon of DJs, but given the unresponsiveness and the fact that many of them will just send some hired out DJ, I am really happy we went with Paul. It is nice knowing that the person you are planning with and gain confidence in is also the person who will be there on the day.
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Brett L
5.0
11/21/2024
We had an excellent experience with DJ Paul from the initial phone call through our wedding day. Paul was easy to communicate with, attentive to every detail and requests we had, and knew exactly what music to play to keep the party going throughout the night! I would highly recommend DJ Paul for your wedding if you are looking for an unforgettable experience!
Abby H
5.0
11/21/2024
We chose DJ Paul because from his very first response to our inquiry about his services, he was the ONLY one who wrote back a personal email, as opposed to the numerous form emails we received. From the first consultation with Paul, he listened to what we wanted, but also what we didn't want. He was personable and professional. We not only had a DJ, but we gained a friend. DJ Paul's music selection was on point, especially since we had a multi- generational wedding. Dj Paul went above and beyond what he was hired to do when we had some unexpected things happen at our reception. We would absolutely reccomend DJ Pauls services especially if you are looking for a family friendly wedding event. Thank you DJ Paul!
Joseph N
5.0
11/18/2024
DJ Joe from DJ Paul Entertainment did a fantastic job! Leading up to the wedding, both DJ Paul and DJ Joe were in communication with us and helped us create the musical experience personalize that we wanted. During the reception, our speeches and dances went off without a hitch. No mistakes. DJ Joe did a great job reading the vibe of the room and playing all the right music. We got quite a few compliments from our guests in our DJ selection. Would highly recommend him for your wedding.
Holly T
5.0
10/28/2024
DJ Paul is most definitely a very professional DJ who can read a room very very well. Full discretion we had put a lot of higher beat party music of songs that we enjoyed from different artists and for the type of home wedding that we had not all of the music completely fit the vibe which is where DJ Paul came in with his giant music database and fit the music to the feel of the room.
He was also incredibly flexible with timing and time frame again because we had more of a relaxed home wedding we only had a general schedule versus a strict schedule and he was able to follow through with everything. He even worked in the amount of walk in songs we wanted for our best friend who was our officiant, the groom, the flower girl and the bride! We even had a guest arrival playlist that was all piano/violin versions of a bunch of super nerdy music and he was able to get all of the songs that we had requested!
Overall we had a splendid experience with DJ Paul and would highly recommend him!
Matt R
5.0
10/27/2024
Steve was a really professional dj. He contacted us early and kept in contact as we got closer to our wedding so everything would run smoothly. He played all the music we were hoping for and he kept all the guests up and dancing. He was a great dj and we highly recommend him for anyone looking for someone for their wedding.
Lillian M
5.0
10/22/2024
DJ Paul was the BEST DJ ever!!! He responded fast, did exactly what I asked for, gave me advice and made the night so much more special for my husband and I. If you and your guest like to dance and get the party going he is the perfect choice.
Viv M
5.0
7/26/2024
DJ Paul is personable and professional. He kept the Happily Ever After party alive with his energy and flexibility. He was able to accommodate the bride and groom's playlist while permitting guests to make impromptu requests. Thank you for making this party a huge success and for keeping the guests dancing all night. We will book you again for our next event!
Emily C
5.0
6/18/2024
Paul was nothing but amazing! He was very easy to work with and listened to everything that we wanted to do and also gave us suggestions we had not even thought of which turned out great. He had a great energy that was consistent the whole night was able to keep everyone dancing. I received so many compliments about his performance, even from a person who typically doesn't compliment anything lol. We highly recommend him!! Thank you again for everything Paul!
Nicole H
5.0
5/14/2024
From our first interaction to our last, DJ Paul was responsive, flexible, easy to understand, thorough, enthusiastic, and a pleasure to work with. I did not have a traditional playlist and he gave me his professional opinions but said "you're the boss" and was willing to play whatever I wanted. Everything went perfectly and he killed it at my wedding! The glow sticks were also a hit! I couldn't have had a better DJ experience and would hire him again in a heartbeat. It is clear he takes his job very seriously. His number one goal is getting those guests on the dance floor and keeping them pumping all night. Highly recommend. You won't be disappointed!
Mike V
5.0
4/30/2024
DJ Paul is the ultimate professional in his craft!
From the initial planning call, music selection and coordinating with the venue he was timely and detail oriented.
On the day of the wedding reception he expertly managed the timeline of music for the cocktail hour, dinner, cake cutting and dancing.
His music selection appealed to all of the guests and it kept the dance floor hopping!
DJ Paul is highly recommended for any event!
Rachel C
5.0
4/01/2024
DJ Paul kept our friends and family on the dance floor the whole night! He did a great job arriving early, coordinating our ceremony audio, and honoring a family member’s birthday on the fly. He worked with us to straighten out equipment rentals and I would highly recommend working with him!
Michele V
5.0
12/04/2023
DJ Paul was excellent! From start to finish he was professional and has years of experience as a DJ which meant a lot to us in picking a DJ. He understands the flow of weddings and can easily adapt to changes in situation. Our catering venue ended up serving food later than expected which was a disappointment, and not only was DJ Paul able to pivot and help us reorder events as needed, but advocated for us when it came to coordinating with the venue in handling the situation. He is hard-working and a no-nonsense vendor who wants to make sure you are happy! He helped make our day truly special!
Corey D
5.0
10/23/2023
From the start Paul was easy to deal with, great communication, answered any question we had and also made great suggestions along the way which really showed his experience and knowledge of weddings. A concern we had was people not getting out on the dance floor, Paul reassured us that would not be the case, and he delivered. Not only was he able to get people on the dance floor but kept the wedding moving and on time, with introductions, speeches, and all the dances. Paul is top of the line DJ, and would highly recommend.
brooke B
5.0
10/21/2023
Paul communicated with us every step of way, made it fun, was super reassuring, brought good vibes and energy to our wedding this past weekend. We had SOOOOO many compliments even the photographer said he’s never seen a dj have people on the dance floor from the very start of the reception to the very end. He made our wedding the best night ever. Paul was a 10/10. Highly recommended!!
Loren B
5.0
9/21/2023
DJ Paul was amazing!!! One, he is so so easy to work with. Very kind, gives great suggestions and made the planning experience easy.
Two, he was wonderful the day of the wedding. We loved him, guest loved him and he really knew how to keep the crowd dancing. I would book him 100x over and would recommend him to any newlyweds! Couldn’t have asked for a better DJ! Thank you Paul for helping make our day special.
Steve M
5.0
9/13/2023
DJ Paul was by far the best DJ we could have picked! He was professional, charismatic, and enjoyable to work with. He really knows how to work the crowd. He’s very detailed oriented and will make your day just as you’d like. He’s definitely one of the good ones. Also his pricing is very reasonable for the outstanding service he provides.
Maria & Grant H
5.0
9/04/2023
Dj Paul was our DJ for our reception at our wedding in August. His professionalism and personal touch to everything he did far exceeded any expectations we could have hoped for during the most important day in our lives. He was inviting and allowed us to schedule meetings whenever, even just a week before our wedding to make sure everything was perfect for us. He kept the party going and was very energetic! Promoting many in my family who don't dance to get out there and do so! Our wedding was more international and relied heavily on games, and he was more than willing to accommodate and gave us plenty of suggestions and mosted magnificently. His pricing was very fair as well and he made our day incredibly special and something we wouldn't forget. We recommend DJ paul above anyone to DJ at your wedding
Paden K
5.0
8/29/2023
DJ Paul set the mood for an incredibly fun and joyful wedding that was full of special moments. Through careful consultations and alignment, we were able to create a mood to introduce our guests for cocktail hour, an elegant meal, and then followed by a dance party, where every guest was on their feet. Each part of the wedding stood out on its own for an unforgettable night.
One particular detail that really made DJ Paul's service excellent was his MCing. I was looking for a balance of energy to facilitate the night and provide direction for our guests while not over-delivering that energy, and Paul executed this perfectly.
I cannot thank DJ Paul enough for working with us and making our wedding a major success. I would happily recommend DJ Paul to anyone planning a large event.
Siobhan F
5.0
7/30/2023
We’re so happy we went with DJ Paul entertainment for our wedding DJ. DJ Joe was our DJ and he was great! He kept our reception running smoothly and expertly selected great dance songs for our reception. He kept us dancing until the end of the reception!
Melani M
5.0
7/05/2023
DJ Paul was great from beginning to end. From the moment we interviewed him we knew he was the DJ for us. His expertise was noticeable through his professionalism and just all around knowledge of his work and weddings! With all the other commotion of a wedding, I knew I could 100% count on Paul to keep the wedding day moving smoothly. And once that dance floor opened up it was LIVELY until the very last minute. All my guests were up dancing from our friends even up to the grandparents! When Paul told us he knew how to keep the dance floor full and the party going he wasn't lying!! I got so many compliments afterwards about how great he was! Sister-in-law said how she wished she had him for her wedding. And my mom knows exactly who to call for my sisters future weddings! Thank you so much Paul for the amazing fun night and looking forward to seeing you again!
Alyx B
3.0
7/05/2023
DJ Paul did an excellent job with his selection of music throughout the night. We were a very “hands-off” couple and gave him, as the professional, total authority to choose which song suggestions he would accept. We were very happy with this decision and his judgment, as our guests had wide-ranging preferences in music, which would have cleared the dance floor had he accepted certain requests. Although we had previously researched and selected a few songs for the “most-important” moments (e.g., walking down the aisle, father/daughter dance, mother/son dance), we also relied on his recommendations for select moments that we hadn’t considered (e.g., bouquet toss, garter toss, refitting process, etc.), which he had excellent recommendations for.
Although our overall experience was positive, there were a few issues:
1. The weather was questionable leading up to the ceremony (expecting only a light sprinkle, if anything). Although we had a rain plan in place to move things inside, we wanted the outdoor ceremony, if possible. Upon learning this, DJ Paul informed our day-of coordinator that it was in his contract that if his equipment gets ruined from the weather, it was the bride and groom’s responsibility to replace it. As a precaution, the coordinator set him up under the overhang (and it didn’t rain, so nothing came from this), but after reviewing our contract, I was unable to locate this “policy,” and personally believe that all vendors should come prepared for potentially inclement weather, especially knowing an outdoor setup was planned. Note: this could be as simple as bringing a tent.
2. Although minor, he did miss the fade on the father/daughter dance and the song seemed to last forever (and even had some guests mention that).
3. We had one artist on our do not play list (Ed Sheeran) and one of his songs was played during the reception. A few guests that knew of this “do not play” request, were very concerned, although we tried not to let it bother us too much.
Overall, we had a positive experience with DJ Paul, but as a professional DJ, I would hope these mistakes were one-offs and don’t happen to other couples in the future.
Kelly H
5.0
7/05/2023
We had the absolute pleasure of hiring DJ Paul for our June 2023 wedding and cannot recommend him enough! From the moment the music started playing until the last beat dropped, Paul transformed our wedding reception into an unforgettable celebration that had everyone on their feet and dancing the night away.
Paul showed nothing but patience, professionalism, and attention to detail starting with our initial consultation and continuing through the conclusion of the reception. My husband and I agree that of all the vendors we worked with for our wedding, Paul was by far our favorite because he was so reliable and on top of everything. He shows genuine enthusiasm for his work, which really shone through on our wedding day. He was quick to respond to every email, call, and text leading up to the big day, and he was very thorough and attentive to details during our final meeting, assuring us we were in great hands. And he was incredibly patient and flexible with any and all changes we made throughout the process.
What really sets Paul apart from DJs we've seen at other weddings is his charisma and ability to command a crowd. He effortlessly adapted music to keep the energy high and the dance floor packed, and on a Sunday night no less. Many of our guests told us later that they had planned on leaving early to get home at a decent time for work the next day, but they ended up staying through the entire reception because they were having too much fun.
We cannot praise Paul enough for giving us a high-energy wedding reception with minimal stress leading up to it. His talent, professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to create a high-energy atmosphere exceeded our expectations. Without a doubt, we wholeheartedly recommend DJ Paul for any occasion.
Gaby B
5.0
6/16/2023
DJ Paul was the best!! We're so happy he was part of the vendor team for our wedding earlier this month. From the very beginning, he was so communicative, responsive, and organized, and we loved how easy he was to talk to about the type of music and vibe we wanted for our big day. He had to do multiple setups because even though our ceremony and reception were at the same venue, the ceremony site itself was a little removed from where our reception was held. But he coordinated flawlessly with our planner, officiant, and ceremony readers to make sure all the audio went off without a hitch in an outdoor tree grove. Once the dancing got started, you could tell he was good at reading the energy in the room and picking the next song accordingly to make sure people stayed energized and on the dance floor all night. We loved working with DJ Paul, and would recommend him to anyone!
Courtney D
5.0
5/25/2023
Our group was more laid back but DJ Paul made sure that they were engaged from the bridal party entrance to the very end. He is very upbeat and does anything that he can to support the wedding/reception as a whole so that the big day runs smoothly! We can’t thank him enough and give him the highest recommendation.
Hannah T
5.0
3/23/2023
Easy to work with and did an amazing job! Kept the dance floor packed!
Leigh Ann T
5.0
12/05/2022
We loved having DJ Paul for our wedding. He was thorough in making sure all of our requested songs were played and denied all of our Do-Not-Play songs. Before the wedding, we had a phone call where he made sure each song started/ended at exactly the correct time for all walks down the aisle/first dances/etc. Hid thoroughness made us feel completely at ease leading up to the day of the wedding. We highly recommend him!
Alanna F
5.0
10/23/2022
I officiated my first wedding on 10/21/22 and DJ Paul was significantly helpful in helping me feel prepared and talking through things ahead of the ceremony. He’s very knowledgeable and experienced. It was the first wedding I’ve been to in a while where the entire audience could hear every word during the ceremony.
Alyssa N
5.0
10/20/2022
DJ Paul was such a professional. He listened to us, made suggestions and everything went flawlessly. He played all the music we requested, kept on schedule and made the party amazing. We added his light package last minute and it was definitely worth it. Looked beautiful! We highly recommend DJ Paul! He was getting so many compliments from our guests too!
Gina C
5.0
10/12/2022
Almost every single guest gave a rave review about DJ Paul! He brought 20+ uplights, party giveaways, and was cheaper than just about everyone else.
We did have to step in and overrule him for his insistence on a big boom mice vs subtle lapel mic for the ceremony, but other than that he was easy to work with and did awesome job keeping the party going. Some minor nitpicky issues about fading out song requests too early, but no big deal! Would recommend to all!
Kaitlin N
5.0
9/29/2022
DJ Paul is simply the tops! He's energetic, fun, flexible, and caring. He was so helpful and kind and fun from start to finish! He made our big day SO FUN! And he handled so many things and planning so we could just enjoy!
Sarah S
5.0
9/27/2022
We loved having DJ Paul as our DJ for our wedding! He listened to what we wanted, was extremely thorough, and kept the party going all night! He worked with us through every detail and hiccup and we so appreciate him!
Tiffany D
5.0
9/19/2022
We just had DJ Paul for our wedding and reception and he was great! He was early for set up and sound checked and made sure everything was in good order. The music was awesome and everyone was on the dance floor! Thank you so much for being a part of our big day!
Beata P
2.0
9/03/2022
I was disappointment with the service I received from DJ Joe who works with DJ Paul Entertainment. I hired a DJ specifically to ensure the songs will get played at the right time and that wasn’t the case. I was asked to provide a playlist of songs I want played at the reception but only a handful of the songs were played. Perhaps I should have requested DJ Paul himself based on the reviews.
Hunter Z
5.0
8/30/2022
DJ Paul was incredible. He was very kind and professional throughout the planning stages. All of our guests praised him following the wedding. He does an excellent job of reading the room/vibe & matching it. Couldn’t have been better. 10/10.
Sarah M
5.0
8/23/2022
Paul was great and very easy to work with! We had direct contact with him 24/7, he was very punctual and even arrived early to the venue, and acquired songs that we requested that he didn’t have! He kept the party going and were dancing the whole time. We used the gold package that included the uplighting, which added such a beautiful tone during the reception. It also included glow sticks and glow pendants that were a hit with the kids. Would definitely recommend him to a friend for their wedding!
Alyssa E
3.0
8/20/2022
Unfortunately, DJ Paul wasn't available on my wedding date, so he set us up with DJ Mike. DJ Mike was fantastic helping us plan before the wedding. He was very accommodating and knowledgeable about wedding timelines. I would consider him a "character", but my now husband and I felt very confident in his DJ abilities. Unfortunately, his execution fell short. The dance floor had stretches where it was full, but too many stretches where it was sparse. Also, there were some awkward moments on the mic.
Katie W
5.0
8/20/2022
DJ Paul is an amazing DJ! My husband and I had DJ Paul for our wedding cocktail hour and reception. We gave him very open ideas for cocktail hour and dinner music and he nailed it! Months later and I specifically remember loving the music during dinner. Just the right volume. We also worked with DJ Paul to come up with ideas to ensure my mother and grandmother could hear well at the reception--they both have significant hearing loss. This is certainly hard to do as it requires announcements and speeches to be louder and music to be a little softer. We added an additional speaker and placed it right by their seat. My mom was able to fully enjoy the reception with 130 people because of this! The music for the reception was great! We had an amazing party and many guests made comments about how amazing our DJ was! You won't go wrong with DJ Paul.
Olivia K
4.0
8/18/2022
DJ Paul knows what he is doing! He got my wedding guests dancing the whole night while making sure to keep us in the planning. I don’t know if he played all of my must played songs, but we all had a great time on the dance floor!
Richard T
5.0
8/07/2022
DJ Paul was such a hit at our multicultural wedding, he played all different kinds of music and was amazing in his transitions between songs. Would highly recommend for anyone especially if you plan to have a multicultural wedding!
Nicole S
5.0
7/26/2022
We used Paul for our wedding this July and throughly enjoyed him. He was very responsive and readily available to meet whenever we needed to. He gave us a detailed questionnaire to fill out before the wedding, which helped immensely when it came to our wedding timeline. The day of the wedding, we realized we had made a mistake about where we told him to set up. Paul was very adaptable by changing his location last minute and never skipped a beat. Paul is very passionate about what he does and it shows in his work. We knew that he genuinely cared about us and what we wanted for our wedding. He did a fantastic job and we’re very pleased with his performance. We highly recommend using him!
Kelly B
5.0
7/06/2022
I cannot stress enough how amazing DJ Paul was for our wedding! From our initial meeting, it was clear how much DJ Paul knows about music and weddings, how he strives to create an event that is tailored to each couple and (most importantly) how much he cares about each wedding. When we met two weeks before our wedding, Paul did an excellent job listening to our ideas, offering suggestions, and helping fill in the blanks that we wouldn't be aware of since we aren't in the wedding industry. We came to DJ Paul with a set list of certain songs we wanted, and song themes. He did an amazing job fitting in all of the songs, pulling out some song gems that fit our theme, and kept our guests happy and entertained.
During the day of the event, DJ Paul immediately noticed a disconnect between the venue and all of the vendors, and he took it upon himself to solve the issues without involving me so me and my groom could truly enjoy the evening.
During the event, DJ Paul did an amazing job keeping the event moving, chiming in when necessary and getting the crowd fired up, but also knowing when to let the music speak for itself.
What made DJ Paul be the star of the night, was his ability to be empathetic and pivot based on the events of the night. Initially, we weren't going to do a father/daughter & mother/son dance because my father is sick and may not have been in attendance. My dad was able to make it to the event, and was able to, with very little planning or notice, reorganize the schedule of reception events, seamlessly play the song my dad wanted to dance to, find a song for the mother/son dance, and handled it with such class, allowing my dad to maintain his dignity. It's a moment I'll remember all of my life, and it's all due to DJ Paul.
I highly recommend DJ Paul for you event; not only will you have someone who will provide a meaningful soundtrack for your day, but you'll get to work with a professional who genuinely cares about his couples and makes sure their day is one to remember.
Corinne H
5.0
7/05/2022
Hiring DJ Paul for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made! He was amazingly accommodating, despite the fact that we had to postpone our wedding twice due to COVID-19. He never gave us any grief about having to make the changes, and really took the pressure off!
Beyond his accommodations, DJ Paul was so prepared I almost felt he was more on top of things than I was, while I was planning my own wedding! He responded to emails in minutes, guided us through a lot of the logistical details to prepare for a smooth wedding, and thoroughly reviewed our prep packages. The DJ is a make or break investment for a wedding - we have been to weddings where the entire reception is ruined by mispronounced names, lack of proper announcements for the reception events like cake cutting, and music that doesn’t get people dancing. With DJ Paul, we had no concerns about the wedding event.
The day of the wedding went amazingly smoothly - DJ Paul kept the dance floor completely full with parents, young kids, and everyone in between. We gave almost no guidance for the playlist we wanted, but DJ Paul was able to play music that appealed to everyone and kept the energy up the entire event. We had even more people than we expected up and dancing - so much so that we moved the sweetheart table to accommodate everyone! Many guests commented that he was the best DJ they remembered from any wedding they had been to. Even months later, the amazing flow and music that DJ Paul provided for our wedding is still a topic of conversation in our family.
Hiring DJ Paul made our postponement to our postponed wedding the best night we could have hoped for! We would choose him all over again.
Kelly M
5.0
6/15/2022
Everyone had a blast at our wedding, a lot of it having to do with DJ Paul keeping the party going. The whole process was pretty easy, he'll send you a form with everything you'd need to prepare for the big day and then goes over everything with you, very thoroughly. He truly is there for you and wants to please you in any way he can.
If you're looking for a GREAT TIME and NONSTOP PARTY, DJ Paul is your guy.
Richard K
5.0
5/31/2022
Hire DJ Paul for your event!!!
DJ Paul brought incredible energy and music to my wedding. Everyone loved the music and the dancing was phenomenal as a result. Multiple guests came up to me to praise DJ Paul. He was a great MC moving the events along as well. Extremely professional and organized in the lead up to the event and on the day itself. Great price. Highly recommended. Choose DJ Paul for your event!
Amanda H
5.0
3/23/2022
Easy to work with and did a great job djing our wedding.
Meredith W
5.0
3/05/2022
DJ Paul was AMAZING! He knows what he's doing and you can tell he is truly passionate about what he does. Every single person at our wedding kept telling us how good he was and how much they enjoyed the music. We loved how well he communicated with us BEFORE any changes or succumbing to other people's requests. Not to mention, his pricing is totally reasonable! Thank you DJ Paul!
Kristen H
2.0
11/19/2021
My husband and I were originally planning to do our own music for the wedding. However, about a month before the wedding we realized we were in way over our heads. We were able to find 2 DJ's that weren't booked for our date, and DJ Paul was the only one that guaranteed a replacement if our DJ got sick (which is incredibly important given COVID). We were able to book fairly quickly and easily, and submitted our online wedding questionnaire. DJ Paul provided many lists of most-requested songs for each portion of the wedding, which was really helpful. Our assigned DJ was Felix, and he was having trouble reading the submitted PDF questionnaire so we ended up retyping everything into a Word document (his own template) for him. This included YouTube links for every song so he would know which version to use, phonetic pronunciations of every name, and a very detailed schedule for the day. We had a Zoom meeting to go over everything as well, so we thought we were on the same page. He was patient about all of our many questions, and was so gracious about having to set up a wireless sound system in the woods for the ceremony and then having an entirely second setup for the separate cocktail hour and reception locations. The day of the wedding, though, he arrived after he was supposed to start playing without any advanced notice. He played the bridal processional song for the entire wedding party processionals. There was a flower man as well, and though he played the correct song for that processional he started playing it when the guy was halfway down the aisle. During the reception he played the wrong artist for all of our song choices, and mispronounced everyone's names - one of the groomsmen didn't even get introduced at all. For our first song he played the wrong artist so we went with it, but about halfway through he realized his mistake and starting playing the correct version - as in, he just abruptly stopped the one song and started playing the correct song. He told us that he was going to have an assistant, but he didn't bring one so there were a couple times that he left the booth unattended - like when he was in the middle of calling tables for food, so the groom had to call the next set of tables because we couldn't find Felix anywhere. There were a couple times when he was MC-ing that he clearly had no idea what was going on, so there were some really long, awkward pauses while we waited for him to figure it out. The photographer had a copy of our schedule and kept us on track because Felix was not paying attention at all. The next morning when we were cleaning up we found some cups on the ground behind the DJ booth (which was very far away from any other tables) that had been used for sangria - I don't know if it was Felix or not, but I would like to think that vendors would not be drinking alcohol while working, and more importantly I would like to think that vendors would be better than leaving trash on the ground for other people to clean up. The music selection was great though once we opened up for dancing! Overall we got what we were expecting given that we booked with someone at the last minute. I'm sure that DJ Paul has other DJs that align closer to his ratings, but Felix was not great by any means.
Response from DJ Paul Entertainment - Wedding DJ | Uplighting on 11/24/2021
Kristen,
In an effort to help this very nice bride in a short notice I was booked and my a...
ssociate DJs were booked that work for me were booked. I tried to contact other DJs in the area that I know but unfortunately they were also booked, however one of these DJs highly recommended to me Juan Felix. They said he was honest, timely and excellent. He was totally wrong and I am both sad and will never trust another persons opinion on someone else. I work hard in order to create a great reputation and have no room or patience for anyone who doesn’t represent my company the same way I do. This wedding was in October and everyone was booked solid and I just tried to help and this happens. I am just as upset as Kristen is because of the things that turned out the way they did. In ending I am extremely sorry for this and I will never recommend anyone that I have not personally been to their event performance and have watched their work ethnic and performance myself! I am so sorry for this again Kristen.
Sincerely,
Paul Parrinello
Liz D
5.0
11/14/2021
DJ Mike helped make my wedding a breeze!
I had a difficult case of having to plan my wedding from across the country, how stressful right? Not with DJ Mike! Additionally, I had only been to maybe three weddings in my life and had no idea how to start planning my own. DJ Paul Entertainment had both the availability and price tag I was looking for. Mike quickly reached out and helped me outline the entire schedule for the day of. I was taken back by the amount of experience and recommendations he willing shared. Mike and I developed a friendship over just a few phone calls, building the trust every bride needs on their wedding day!
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