About This Vendor
Customized Wedding DJ Services
DJ Paul Young is an expert MC and DJ, promising unforgettable dance floor experiences. Paul can work any room with his years of knowledge and expertise, enticing guests to the dance floor with perfectly timed songs. He prides himself on packing the floor with happy feet and precious memories. After more than 25 years and three thousand weddings, Paul Young understands how to deliver announcements in an upbeat fashion without going over the top. He embellishes the music with light shows designed to match the beat and rhythm of the song in a way that adds to the ambience. Paul combines his vast experiences with the latest trends to create cutting-edge and timeless experiences that suit all age groups. Paul provides unlimited planning time to couples to produce a custom-designed timeline and playlist. Couples are welcome to share their favorite artists, guilty pleasures, and most disliked songs with Paul to ensure that every song is hit. Other services include uplighting and karaoke.
Details
Equipment
Audio/Visual Equipment, Sound Equipment
Music Genres
African, Arabic, Bluegrass, Bollywood, Caribbean, Celtic, Classical, Country, Dance, Disco, EDM, Flamenco, Folk, Hip-Hop, Indian, Jazz, Klezmer, Latin, Mariachi, Persian, Polka, Pop, R&B, Rock, World Music
Music Services
MC Services, Recorded Music, Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Reception
DJ Services by Paul Young Reviews
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We were fortunate to have Paul Young DJ for both of our daughter's weddings which were 8 months apart and he did an absolutely fabulous job at both events. He was so easy to work with, and his price was very competitive, which when you are pay...
ing for two weddings just months apart is an added bonus. He did a great job of keeping the evening moving in a very professional way without interjecting himself too much into the event but just enough that it felt very appropriate. I would definitely recommend him to any of my friends or family who were looking for a wedding DJ.
DJ Paul Young was a fantastic DJ! He was very flexible with scheduling games around sunset pictures and keeping the party going. People of all ages filled the dance floor the whole night and it was a ton of fun!! Would highly recommend!
Paul was DJ for our ceremony and reception and did a fantastic job. He was a lively MC who really kept the party going. He was super mindful of our must-play and do-not-play list, and every song choice was perfect. We had people coming up to us...
all night, telling us how good he was. The dance floor had a crowd the entire night! Thank you, Paul, for playing a major part in making our wedding amazing and unforgettable!
Paul really outdid himself! His rate was very reasonable and he had everything lined out which made picking songs and music very easy. His experience really made our wedding very special and fun!
Paul went above and beyond on our big day! He made sure our guests requests were played and kept the dance floor going all night. He also went out of his way to make sure the dance floor had cool lighting! Highly recommend!
Paul was an excellent DJ for our wedding. He helped plan songs that were important to us, and played other songs that fit the type of music we wanted. We also had Paul play songs that were requested by our guests, which he inserted into the m...
usic flow of the evening. Everybody danced and danced. He also led some line dances for us, to get people moving that were afraid to bust their own moves. We received lots of compliments, and he kept the dance floor full all night. We had a great time too, and danced even the very last dance. Thank you Paul!
Response from the Vendor on 07/28/2022
It was an honor to be your DJ, Lisa! Thank you for the kind words.
Paul was super responsive in all communication and very thorough. I loved his list of songs that we can use to help plan the music for our reception and he uses that to get a good idea of our style and to make the music perfect for our big day....
He worked hard to make sure the music cued up correctly for our ceremony (we had some important moments where a song had to be started then paused, then started again) and he did that all perfectly. It turns out our crowd wasn’t as big into dancing as we thought but he definitely kept the dance floor going all night! Our timeline got way behind (not his fault) and he was great about trying to help us get it back on track so we could start the dance. I was hesitant to go with him since his price was so affordable but heard excellent reviews and am so glad we went with him!
Paul Young was an amazing DJ and made our July 3rd wedding renewal a day to remember. Even though we live in England the communication was great and we experienced a stress-free day when we made it back to the US to celebrate with our friends ...
and family. If you want a talented, professional and all around amazing DJ to make your day special we suggest DJ Paul Young for your event!
All the best,
The Rowden's
Response from the Vendor on 07/05/2022
It was a wonderful day! Thank you, Jessica!
We hired Paul for our wedding in 2020, due to COVID we had to change our reception date quite a bit throughout the last 2 years. He worked with us through all of the date changes. He worked with the venue to make sure he could set up on time. H...
e kept everything on track and was very helpful with timing the meal and speeches. The spot light dances went so smoothly, and he had a cute 15 minute dance session for the kiddos at the beginning. The party songs were great!
Editing my review from three stars to one star. I wrote my original review (identified below), which was very fair and reflected what occurred on my wedding day (and honestly I didn't even share every small concern, just the big ones). After po...
sting my review, DJ Paul sent me a flurry of emails insisting that I explain my review in every detail. He then demanded that I revise my review before even allowing me to respond. I spent a few hours going back and forth with him before he finally understood my concerns. Paul is incredibly unprofessional and I do not recommend anyone work with him.
ORIGINAL 3-STAR REVIEW: DJ Paul was great for helping to plan the flow of the dance, and he did a nice job of keeping people on the dance floor. He did, however, make a rude comment to my maid of honor about our dinner music choices. In addition, he tried to guilt us into letting him ask the newlywed game questions when we mentioned that we wanted my close, childhood friend, to do it. In addition, he did not play the correct song for our processional.
Overall, DJ Paul was fine for the dance, but in other areas did not live up to the expectations based on his reviews.
Response from the Vendor on 07/11/2022
Dear Alexandra. I am deeply sorry for assuming the Minuet in G only came in one version. I have taken steps to be able to guarantee nothing that happened with us will happen with any other customers.
Paul was absolutely fantastic! Our guest loved him & so did we!! He kept people on the dance floor all night!!
My partner and I booked Paul for our October 2021 wedding. He was so great to work with and did a great job getting people on the dance floor. You can tell he truly loves what he does. I highly recommend him for your special day!
We hired Paul for our January wedding and he did a fantastic job! He was very willing to meet via zoom and phone whenever needed to plan. His wedding planning worksheet he provides to fill out was very helpful. We got comments all night long ho...
w great our music was and how every song was absolutely perfect for the night. He definitely kept the party going until the end of the night and made the garter toss more fun than we would have ever thought. I would absolutely recommend any bride hire Paul, he also provides fantastic prices!
Response from the Vendor on 01/23/2022
Thanks, Emily! It was my honor to be your DJ /MC!
I cannot recommend DJ Paul Young enough! He played for our reception and did the sound during our ceremony for our Zoom wedding. He was flexible bright, joyful, and passionate about his work. He read the room so well and we got so many complime...
nts on the DJ. He was also the most affordable DJ that we could find. 100% book with Paul!
We were so lucky to have found DJ Paul Young! He was so flexible and made our wedding so much fun. We had a ton of compliments from guests about the DJ services. He is affordable and unique and the night went off without a hitch. Can't recommen...
d him enough!
We hired DJ Paul Young for our wedding ceremony and reception on October 11th, 2020, and we were so pleased and honored to have him as our DJ! Paul is so passionate about his work, and he was a huge hit during the reception! He worked with us ...
beforehand to make sure everything went smoothly, especially since we were planning a wedding during Covid, and he exceeded our expectations. If you are looking for a very fun and personable DJ who knows what he is doing, we highly recommend Paul!
EXCELLENT AT WHAT HE DOES! DJ Paul Young set up a beautiful stage, with great lighting for dancing. He also played great music, followed our request sheet, did a phenomenal job MCing, and went above and beyond to make our wedding night amazing....
10/10 for DJ Paul Young!
Response from the Vendor on 01/19/2020
Thank you for noticing the lighting! I actively use a follow spot on hands in the air, and have a starry sky all-blue-wall setting for slow dances!
DJ Paul Young is the best! He helped coordinate a perfect ceremony and reception for us. We had the best time and the music really set the tone for the experience. We received so many comments from guests about how great the reception and dance...
was, and as a couple with unique song selections we absolutely loved how the dance turned out! His communication is great and his experience makes him an excellent DJ to work with! He was so much fun and brought a lot of good energy to the night.
We were very specific with our music selection but he was easy to work with and fulfilled all of our requests without hesitation! The music was an important priority for the day, it made the wedding personal and the celebration as crazy and memorable as we wanted it to be!!
We highly recommend Paul to DJ your biggest day!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/19/2020
Thank you for the great review! Spread the word - I hope to do more events like yours!
he was great. everyone had a great time.
Paul was great to work with. He made the night flow super great and everyone raved about how organized he kept our wedding. Paul is worth every penny you will spend and more! We had a full dance floor the whole night. You need to hire Paul for ...
your wedding!!
Paul was such a great choice for our wedding DJ. He answered questions promptly, was very knowledgeable about music choices, and helped to make the planning process easy. He played all the songs we asked him to and kept the energy going through...
out the whole dance. He was quick to have a microphone wherever we needed and he provided sound for our ceremony and reception seamlessly. I highly recommend DJ Paul Young, I am so happy we booked him for our big day!
During our initial meeting, he was so knowledgeable about wedding schedules and timelines that he actually informed us of a few things we would have missed had we not met with him! He kept everything moving on time and played all of the songs w...
e requested - including our parents requests! The dance floor was completely full all night, and everyone had a blast. I couldn’t recommend Paul more for your wedding!
Paul did an amazing job playing all the songs that we requested on the survey before our wedding and taking requests from guests the night of. He was also very helpful in MCing for the night and making announcements about what was going on. Ver...
y happy we went with him and his prices are great too!
DJ Paul Young made the night go very smoothly and did a wonderful job at keeping everyone engaged. We had him dismissing tables to the buffet line for dinner and he kept everything running smoothly during that time as well. We especially loved ...
when the guests played musical chairs during the reception!
Paul was wonderful! His energy, selection of music, and enthusiasm kept our guests celebrating and dancing far into the night. He took requests, played them quickly, and had an excellent choice of songs otherwise. He worked well with us prior t...
o the wedding and was so helpful getting everything organized. Highly recommend!
Paul is very professional and responsive, which is so vital when you are planning a wedding and have so many vendors to get in touch with. He kept our guests entertained with his song selections, and even took requests from guests as well! He ...
is also highly affordable; we had a blast dancing at our wedding!
Paul did great at our wedding. He kept things fun and entertaining. My guest didn't dance much and I was way to tired to dance but music kept us going. Great job done by him and the price is unbeatable.
So nice, easy to talk to, and responsive to requests and information prior to wedding and day of. Adapted to our style well. Did our ceremony and reception. Great value.
DJ Paul Young was on top of his game! Prior to wedding day, we had only corresponded a couple of times but he sent us this document with all sorts of information, recommendations, and song lists for us to decide on. He was professional, timely,...
and budget-friendly and he had people dancing at our reception All. Night. Long. We still had a number of people dancing when the reception was over! He was prepared hours prior to the reception and prepared for any timeline changes to the night (like when we arrived a little late for dinner from taking pictures). I am so glad that we found DJ Paul and subsequently booked him. He did a great job and knows exactly what he's doing!
Dear Paul,
We are so pleased that we chose your services for our wedding reception. You are by far the best DJ we have came across. We would like to sincerely thank you for all the effort you put into making the reception a memorable event. Yo...
u had all of our latin songs that we requested and then some! Your friendliness and professionalism surpassed our expectations and we will definitely recommend you to anyone! We love the shoe game that you hosted and how you kept everything smoothly and fun on the dance floor! Thank you again for making our evening so perfect.
Sincerely,
Huy and Fany Vu
Paul kept the dance floor full all night!! Wonderful dj, reasonably priced! We would recommend him every time!!
The Pariseau's
After reading reviews we booked Paul to DJ out wedding in April 2017. He did a great job and kept the party going all night. He was prompt, quick to respond to questions, and his experience showed. Even before our event, the coordinator at our ...
venue mentioned that he was one of those vendors who seemed to go above and beyond just because he could. Got lots of compliments from guests and Highly reccomend - thanks Paul.
Paul was great! He kept up with the crowd and was very involved! I originally didn't have him doing the ceremony and only the reception and I was in over my head the night before the wedding and I sent an email the night before asking for help ...
and he delivered! Absolutely fantastic and a very heart warming guy.
DJ Paul Young did an amazing job at our wedding on 06/18/2016. He took time to meet with us before the wedding and learn our music tastes. He had some great ideas and suggestions for us. He listened to our guests on their music requests. All o...
ur guests were complimenting our DJ after the wedding. I highly recommend you work with Paul!
Dj Paul was fantastic! He was so positive and upbeat at our wedding. The guests were very please for when they requested a song he would play it with no problems. I loved that he had a list of songs for me to check to play or not to play and he...
was able to play almost every single song I marked yes. He was great to work with and I would recommend him to anyone!!
We were very happy with DJ Paul! Our music taste is a bit different than the mainstream pop music, so many of our requests were not in his collection yet. He was so accommodating with getting our music and never asked us to change a thing. Even...
during the reception, any songs we or our guests requested, he quickly downloaded and played for us! He was great!
DJ Paul Young was amazing! He listened to everything we wanted and was great throughout all the planning. He kept everything on track the night of the wedding and gave us great ideas for fun and unique things to add in. He was recommended high...
ly to me and met all our expactations!
Very professional and on top of his game! Paul was great for our outdoor ceremony and indoor reception. We requested a lot and he fulfilled all of those requests. The equipment, sound and song choices were great. He entertained the kids after d...
inner until the first dance, which was a huge help! There was a very quick transition between the ceremony and getting music playing for the cocktail hour. Paul is also affordable! We highly recommend!
Paul was exceptional not only at our wedding but during the planning process as well, I would recommend to all! He is speedy at responding to e-mails, which as a Bride was very important to me. I could always count on Paul to not only answer my...
question but provide recommendations as well. Not only did Paul play all the music I requested throughout the night but he also read the crowd and played music that kept my dance floor full all the way up until the last song. The only complaint I have is that he is very strict about the timeline. Although it is much appreciated that he worked hard to keep us all on track it was disappointing when he started both the garter toss without the Groom and the Father/Daughter dance without my Dad in sight. Very embarrassing for the Bride standing on the dance floor alone. Although, overall neither were enough to not give Paul and outstanding rating. He is very professional, good at reading the crowd and passionate about what he does. I'd definitely recommend him not only for his expertise but for his value as well.
Paul was great to work with before and during our wedding! He was quick with his email responses and offered great suggestions to make our day great. Both of my parents are deaf and I was concerned with how they would enjoy the dancing part of ...
the reception, but Paul was quick to suggest that he would flash lights to the bass of the music.
Paul did a great job making sure our day went smoothly, everyone kept dancing, and had a good time. Thanks, Paul!
DJ Paul was so great, he managed everything from our ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and reception. He did such a great job engaging our guests and getting everyone involved. He also did a great job with our up-lighting, we already have a beaut...
iful venue but that extra touch was so awesome! He also took everything we wanted to do to the next level and made it so much better. The music he played was exactly what we wanted and his rates were so reasonable!!! He was also great with last minute changes and had a great attitude about everything, you could tell he loved his job and what he does.
DJ Paul Young was absolutely fantastic! We booked Paul over a year before our wedding and he was very helpful and easy to communicate with! We were planning our wedding when we lived out of state and Paul was very accommodating. My wedding was ...
9/13/14 and everything was GREAT! He showed up to the venue at a great time to get set up for the ceremony and reception. My groom even needed help moving a few things and Paul came to his rescue! The music was the best and people danced all night. The venue staff even commented on how great the music was and that people were not leaving the dance floor. Paul is a total professional when it comes to the small details. Paul paid great attention to all the things we talked about. For example, I am a huge Prince fan so he made sure to play some Prince for me. Everyone song I asked Paul to find before the wedding day he made sure to do that. He even edited some music especially for my wedding ceremony. My husband and I decided that every event we have here on out (parties) we will be hiring Paul for sure! Thank you for making our special day perfect. The light show was great as well!!
Overall, I am very happy with Paul Young. He played great music and kept people dancing all night. However, there were a few problems. First, he was over an hour late for his setup time. To be fair, there was a snowstorm and he only started...
10 minutes later than he was supposed to, but it was enough to have me worrying. Second, he started playing the processional for my parents and grandparents, even though I had told him they were not walking into music. My coordinator had to run in to the ceremony and tell him to restart the song for the groom and bridal party. And last, he started playing the wrong song for the father/daughter dance and then my dad and I had to stand on the dance floor waiting for a good 5 minutes before he found the correct song. Nothing major, but enough to keep me from saying my wedding day was 100% perfect.
Paul is easy to work with and he does a great job. He listened to our requests and we were very pleased with the service. He's also extremely diligent about replying quickly to emails and is very helpful and friendly in the planning process. La...
stly, he was very reasonable (from a cost perspective) compared to others we looked at.
Paul was fantastic and easy to work with. He was wonderful at our reception! Our guests loved him-- keeping them entertained throughout the night. We still had a full floor for our last song! Such a great job.
Paul Young was the DJ we decided to use for our wedding. He helped us plan out our reception well in advance of the date and had us feeling very prepared ahead of time. On the date, he was loaded in and ready prior to our arrival. He had nice d...
inner music playing while everyone was eating that added kept a very nice ambiance. Our first dance and other special dances went off without a hitch. The rest of the evening was a blast. The mix of music was well chosen and well played. He read the crowd very accurately and adapted to what people requested and wanted.
We could not be happier about how everything turned out and would recommend Paul to anyone looking for a good DJ.
I went to a wedding where Paul was the DJ and he was awesome. He was booked for my wedding so I went with his recommindation for a fellow DJ he knew, John V... his music was streamed via You tube and my father daughter dance was a live version ...
of the song and it was horrible. He did a decent job but not want I would have wanted for my wedding.
A little too much commentary than what we wanted for the night but still kept the party going. We really just wanted the music and not an announcement before each song that the bride or groom did or did not want it played for various reasons. ...
Great value though!
Paul did an amazing job! He kept the dance floor full all night! He played a wide variety of songs/genre. I would highly recommend!
Paul did a great job with the music selection at our wedding, and was also affordable. While he kept the party going, I found him to be a little rude and was not flexible the day of the wedding. We wanted to postpone the wedding party announce...
ment by 15 min, and he made it well known that he was not happy about it. He was also disrupting the dollar dance because he felt it was going on too long when there was still a considerable line happening. I also didn't appreciate the way he spoke to me over the phone the week before our wedding.
Again, music selection was great but I don't know if I would work with him again based on how he interacted with us.
Contact Info for DJ Services by Paul Young
Minnesota and Western Wisconsin
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Paul Young
Owner
Gradute of University of St. Thomas, with over 20 years of experience as a full time wedding DJ. Mentioned in the Fall/Winter 2002 issue of Minnesota Bride as their choice for a "Name-Booked" DJ.
DJ Services by Paul Young