5.0
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All of iowa-Ames/Des Moines metro
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We cannot say enough good things about DnA Music Entertainment!! From start to finish, he was wonderful to work with and helped make our wedding day so special! The music was great, the atmosphere was exactly what we had hoped for, and we had so much fun celebrating with all of our favorite people! Having a DJ who can keep everyone entertained and the evening running smoothly makes such a difference, and we are so grateful for the role he played in making our day unforgettable.We would absolutely recommend DnA Music Entertainment to any couple looking for a DJ for their big day!
Stephanie S.
5.0
We had an absolutely amazing experience with DnA Music Entertainment at our wedding! From start to finish, everything was handled so smoothly, and they helped make our reception so much fun. The music selection was great, song requests were taken, the dance floor stayed busy, and all the announcements kept everything running right on schedule.
We especially loved the fun little touches, like Derek's hat with our names on them, light-up rings for the kids, and the hilarious announcement to help get the grandparents out so we could really get the party started! š The lighting also helped create such a great atmosphere.
One thing that really stood out to us was how professionally they handled an unexpected moment when my grandma danced too hard and fell during the reception. They helped make the transition seamless without drawing attention to the situation or making a big announcement about it. We truly appreciated how smoothly and respectfully they handled everything.
We couldn't have asked for a better DJ to help make our wedding night so memorable. If you're looking for someone fun, energetic, organized, and great at keeping the party going while handling the unexpected with professionalism, we would absolutely recommend them! Thank you for being such a big part of our special day! ā¤ļø
Kelsey B.
5.0
Derek Zerr
OWNER
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AWARD WINNER (7X)
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DnA Music Entertainment is a full-service wedding DJ company in Story City, IA, serving the Ames and Des Moines areas. We pride ourselves on our ability to play just the right song to make people get up and dance. We are focused on providing high-quality entertainment and customer service every time!!
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7-Time 'Best of Weddings'
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Derek Zerr
Owner
Welcome to DnA Music Entertainment! Iām the owner Derek Zerr. At DnA Music we pride ourselves on delivering the fun filled wedding you dreamed about for years! We are wedding entertainment professionals which only comes from years of experience!
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DnA Music Entertainment is praised for being professional, organized, and communicative, keeping the dance floor full with great sound, lighting, and a fun vibe. They handled timing, announcements, and unexpected moments smoothly and their photo booth was a hit. A few couples noted some requested songs weren't played.Kylie A
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5.0
Thank you so much!! We had an awesome evening with DnA Music Entertainment! They did our ceremony and reception and knocked it out of the park. They kept the dance floor full and m...
ade planning a breeze for us even though we live out of state. Canāt recommend them enough!
Stephanie S
5.0
We cannot say enough good things about DnA Music Entertainment!! From start to finish, he was wonderful to work with and helped make our wedding day so special! The music was great...
, the atmosphere was exactly what we had hoped for, and we had so much fun celebrating with all of our favorite people! Having a DJ who can keep everyone entertained and the evening running smoothly makes such a difference, and we are so grateful for the role he played in making our day unforgettable.We would absolutely recommend DnA Music Entertainment to any couple looking for a DJ for their big day!
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Kelsey B
5.0
We had an absolutely amazing experience with DnA Music Entertainment at our wedding! From start to finish, everything was handled so smoothly, and they helped make our reception so...
much fun. The music selection was great, song requests were taken, the dance floor stayed busy, and all the announcements kept everything running right on schedule.
We especially loved the fun little touches, like Derek's hat with our names on them, light-up rings for the kids, and the hilarious announcement to help get the grandparents out so we could really get the party started! š The lighting also helped create such a great atmosphere.
One thing that really stood out to us was how professionally they handled an unexpected moment when my grandma danced too hard and fell during the reception. They helped make the transition seamless without drawing attention to the situation or making a big announcement about it. We truly appreciated how smoothly and respectfully they handled everything.
We couldn't have asked for a better DJ to help make our wedding night so memorable. If you're looking for someone fun, energetic, organized, and great at keeping the party going while handling the unexpected with professionalism, we would absolutely recommend them! Thank you for being such a big part of our special day! ā¤ļø
Alexandra N
5.0
Derek at DnA is fantastic to work with and a class act. Timely communication, easygoing, and understanding of all circumstances (including poor communication on our part at times)....
The audio quality was phenomenal and the extra lighting was a great touch, especially as the night progressed. Derek did so much for us, but the most special and impressive was his ability to extend the intro for our first dance so it flowed better. Lastly, the Photo Booth (we asked him to include it with two days to spare) was a huge hit and a great addition. Thank you (and your family) so much for running a great dance floor and helping us on our special day. We canāt wait to run into you at another wedding!!
Dawson M
5.0
Just AWESOME! DNA Entertainment did a wonderful job throughout our wedding day! They fulfilled every little request I had, including a Kahoot I admittedly didnāt prepare them for. ...
The killed it! Beyond amazing, they were exactly what I wanted for our wedding day! So fun, so thorough, just awesome.
Jacob H
5.0
The best DJ's around! They did a great job getting our guests on the dance floor and keeping everyone engaged. Having 2 DJ's (father-son duo) is very worth it. We have been to mult...
iple weddings that DnA have DJ'd and every wedding has been a blast with great music and a busy dance floor. Highly recommend!
Andrea A
5.0
I canāt even express how pleased we were with Derek and Kelly! They had everything exactly as promised, kept people out on the dance floor all night, and the Photo Booth was a HUGE...
hit. We even got my husbandās 97 year old grandma in some photos! I 100% recommend them! Thanks for helping make our day so special!
Response from DnA Music Entertainment
Thanks Andrea! We had a blast helping you guys celebrate!
Zak S
5.0
DNA Entertainment was extremely professional and did an amazing job getting people on the dance floor and keeping them there. They were wonderful to work with and helped me figure ...
out how to run my event despite my lack of planning experience!
Michele S
5.0
Arrived early, great sound & easy to work with.
Anna W
5.0
Derek and Kelly played such a big role on our wedding day. They were prepared, organized, and collaborative, in order to ensure our day was just what we wanted. They were also extr...
emely receptive to any changes we needed to make and flexible for our timeline on the day of. I cannot recommend their DJ services enough. They kept our crowd energized and so involved in the dance throughout the night. We had so many positive comments on the music and their overall enthusiasm. Thank you, both, for your hard work in preparing for our day!Ā
Abigail J
5.0
We could not be happier with DNA Music and the energy they brought to our wedding day! From the very beginning, their communication was excellent, which made planning so easy. On t...
he big day, they nailed every detail!!! from perfectly timed ceremony music to a fun, upbeat wedding party introduction that set the tone for the night.
The dance floor was absolutely incredible! it was full from the first song to the very last minute we were allowed to be there! Our guests raved about how much fun they had, and we loved seeing every generation out on the floor dancing together. Derek did an amazing job reading the room and keeping the momentum going without ever feeling overbearing.
If youāre looking for a DJ who is professional, organized, and knows how to throw an unforgettable party, we canāt recommend DNA enough. They made our reception truly special, and we are so grateful we trusted them with such an important part of our day.
LeAnn M
5.0
Our DJ-Dan did an excellent job. He not only kept the dancing going but he facilitated the order of events from entrance, first dances, the meal, speeches, cake cutting, etc. As ...
the mother of the bride, I was able to enjoy the reception without managing the event. He was very nice, and his set up looked and sounded professional.
kayla m
5.0
These guys are amazing! answered a list of questions they had prior to wedding with 10 songs i wanted through out the night and they just played the rest!! they had everyone on the...
dance floor from age 2-80! didnāt play a bad song, they hoped in and took right over for toasts entrances and first dances! 100/10 recommend!!
Shelby K
5.0
1000/10 best DJ's ever! DnA Music truly made our wedding night flow perfectly. They were super communicative, friendly, and kept everyone on the dance floor all night! We had sever...
al people come up to us throughout the reception, complementing DnA Music and asking us how we found them! We are SO happy we chose DnA Music for our wedding!
Kylie T
5.0
DnA Music Entertainment did an amazing job with our wedding. They were easily reached and great at communication. It was clear they cared to make the wedding run as smoothly as pos...
sible. Their music selections based on our recommendations were spot on as well. Highly recommend!!
Skylar F
5.0
Derek did an amazing job on my husband and Iās wedding. Everyone loved the music selection and we were able to make requests throughout the night. The lighting also tied everything...
together and helped everyone get their groove on! I definitely recommend DnA Music Entertainment for anyone who wants to have a great reception.
Jenna G
5.0
Derek and Kelly were phenomenal!! They kept everything on schedule! As the bride I didnāt have to worry about keeping a time schedule! I would highly recommended DnA music to any a...
nd everyone! The next event I have I will definitely be hiring them again!
anonymous u
5.0
Absolutely wonderful to work with!! Very professional and helped make the day stress free!
Isabella H
5.0
Derek and his Dad were amazing to work with! Derek communicated with me in advance to our wedding and made sure everything would run smoothly. They kept the dance floor energetic a...
ll night and played music that I loved as well as my guests. They were great at keeping us on schedule for the entire night for all our key events. I couldnāt be happier with my decision with having DNA our DJ for our wedding! I would definitely recommend to anybody!!
Aubrie V
5.0
They communicated well, set up efficiently, played awesome music (the dance floor was busy all night long!), and friendly and easy to work with!
Alexandra O
5.0
Derek and his dad were excellent to work with for our wedding! Clear communication throughout the entire planning process and extremely kind! They knew how to keep everyone on the...
dance floor which was a something we really wanted at our wedding. Their ceremony add-on was also a huge plus! As the wedding got closer, Derek made it very clear to us that if any changes were needed that they could make it happen. We didnāt have much to change, but we were confident that if we did, it would all be taken care of. We are so glad to have booked DnA for our wedding and recommend them to anyone! Our wedding day was a BLAST and Derek and his dad were a huge part of that. We canāt thank you two enough!
Brittany F
5.0
DnA entertainment did an outstanding job at my wedding. They made the night go super smooth with staying on time with all the dances and special moments. I highly recommend using t...
hem for your dj
Caitlin B
5.0
This father - son duo was like no other! They do an awesome job at keeping everything running smoothly and efficiently and did a good job with making sure to announce our extra li...
ttle announcements about different things happening for our guests throughout the night . They have tons of features and equipment too! Did a great job at reading the room and keeping everyone on the dance floor! The only thing I was kind of bummed out about, was I didn't hear a lot of the songs I requested on their sheets for the 20 songs we definitely wanted to hear through the night. Maybe it was because I was just super busy running and dancing around greeting people or with our photographers, but I was a little disappointed I didn't hear some of those songs I was looking forward to hearing and dancing too! But overall, they did an AWESOME job and I recommend them to anyone!
Magda H
5.0
I cannot express how great DnA was with their service! They went above and beyond for making it a great night! Everyone loved how quickly they were able to add Polish music into th...
e mix without any notice! Would absolutely recommend to everyone I know!
Baileigh R
5.0
Think you donāt need a DJ for your wedding? You do, and you NEED this one - correction; these ones! These guys were THE highlight of our wedding, we got countless compliments throu...
ghout the night and days after. So many of our guests were complaining their feet hurt from dancing too much! Myself included! This team is incredibly organized and on top of everything, they made the day. They catered the music to our diverse crowd and handled all of our announcements and sound needs. Iām not recommending this DJ; Iām TELLING you, you MUST hire these guys!!
Paige E
5.0
DNA Entertainment were incredible!! We had a perfect wedding day and night and most of it was due to the right vibe being set! They were easy to work with and helped the day go smo...
othly and made sure people were dancing all night! Highly recommend!!
Response from DnA Music Entertainment
Thanks Paige for your amazing review! We had a great time getting and keeping people on t...
he dance floor all night!! Congrats again!
Morgan B
5.0
They helped us with music for our whole event! Everything went smooth and they were easy to work with. They knew how to read the crowd during the reception- we were on the dance f...
loor from start to finish! We would recommend them to any couple!
Zachary S
5.0
We really loved the attention to detail and that we were able to customize what songs we did or didnāt want to be played. We thought it was very professional to have one of them ne...
ar us to help cue people in for ceremony and the reception. How they curated the entire playlist was amazing and we highly recommend this duo! Thank you so much!
Response from DnA Music Entertainment
Thanks Zach! We had a great time helping you and your guests celebrate your special day! ...
Congrats again!!
Audrey B
5.0
A true 10/10 experience with DNA music entertainment!!! They kept the energy up all night during the dancing and even provided fun glow up rings for our wedding guests.
The announ...
cements were through the roof amazingā and even when i was waiting to walk down the aisle they helped calm my nerves.
A truly seamless experience with DNA music entertainment that will forever be a memory in my heart!! š
Response from DnA Music Entertainment
Thanks for the review Audrey! We had such a good time entertaining your guests!! š
Kaitie W
5.0
What a fun duo! They flowed with the evening and adjusted music to who they saw on dancing on the floor. Their announcements were high energy and little communication was needed to...
keep the wedding on track and the reception going. Couldnāt recommend this company more. Derek also helped to put our timeline together and gave necessary guidance. They made our day that much more special and stress free.
Response from DnA Music Entertainment
Thanks so much for your review! ššŖ©šŗ
Anna A
5.0
DnA Music Entertainment did such a great job on our wedding. I love a good dance and wanted to make sure that our wedding had a dance to remember! We are so grateful for DnAās serv...
ice! They did a fantastic job not only on the dance floor but also did a phenomenal job during the ceremony. Everything went so smoothly and was well directed! You can tell they love what they do and for that we were so grateful they were a part of our special day! I would highly recommend using DnA Music Entertainment, they exceeded our expectations! Thank you for making our day special!:)
Response from DnA Music Entertainment
Thanks so much Anna!! We had a blast entertaining your guests. Congrats again!!
Riley C
5.0
They were great!! They did such a great job playing all the music I wanted and kept the party going! They made things go so smoothly. I couldnāt have asked for better people to DJ ...
my wedding!
Cody C
5.0
Derek and his dad were a great pick. After having a lightning strike yards from the outdoor setup they took that down and continued inside! They were fully prepared for both. They ...
played our pre ceremony request at the perfect time, incredible timing all night. Before the processional Derekās dad took charge in all the chaos and got everyone down the isle on time, this was appreciated! They were very professional and awesome to work with, they made the night so much fun!
Response from DnA Music Entertainment
Thanks Cody! We had a great time celebrating with you guys! Congrats again!
Jaycie O
5.0
DnA Music Entertainment is absolutely wonderful! They did a great job keeping everyone on the dance floor all night. I would highly recommend them!
Response from DnA Music Entertainment
Thanks for your awesome review! We had a blast helping all of you celebrate! Congrats ag...
ain!!
Adam D
5.0
Hands down we absolutely recommend DNA Entertainment for being honestly the best DJ for our wedding! They both work together so well and want the day to be completely perfect and w...
ill go above and beyond! All our guests told us that was the best reception they have been to and the dance floor was popping all night long! They get to know the crowd so well and the right music to keep everyone going. There was never an empty dance floor and we could not have asked for a better time! They were the best, thank you DNA Entertainment for making our dreams come true!
Response from DnA Music Entertainment
Adam it was an absolute honor to be a part of your special day! We know you can choose an...
y DJ company and we love that you chose us for your wedding. That dance floor was amazing, wow your family and friends can dance!! Congrats again.
Dustin D
5.0
Derek and Kelly could not have been better for our event. They were very easy to work with and did a wonderful job entertaining our guests. We had 50-ish at our reception and plent...
y of kids. The guys would bring out different light-up party favors for the kids at different times which they absolutely loved. The great music selection kept us dancing through the evening. Pick these guys for your event!
Response from DnA Music Entertainment
Dustin thank you for choosing DNA Music Entertainment as your djs!! We are so happy the k...
ids enjoyed the LED light up party favors. We were honored to be a part of your special night, and wish you guys the absolute best! Let us know if we can ever help out with any work functions, or friends weddings in the future, thanks again and keep in touch.
Jess F
5.0
We had DNA Entertainment as our wedding ceremony and reception DJs. They were wonderful with communication and making sure the day and night flowed perfectly! These guys know how t...
o keep the party going and knowing what to play to keep the crowd on their feet! We had so much fun and it was such a beautiful day! My wife and I wish we could put this day on repeat! We would recommend them to everyone! Thanks again Derek & Kelly!
Keri G
5.0
DnA Entertainment made our perfect day even better. They kept people out on the dance floor the whole night. Derek was great at communicating and got back to us very quickly on a...
ny questions we had. They were very easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Response from DnA Music Entertainment
Thanks again for allowing us to be a part of your special day! Everyone seemed like they ...
had an amazing time!! š. Congrats again!
Megan G
5.0
I couldnāt have asked for a better evening and it had so much to do with DnA. They made sure they had all the information they needed prior to our wedding day and everything went s...
o smooth. Our dance floor was full all night, I can not thank them enough!
Natalie G
5.0
DnA Music Entertainment was fantastic at our wedding in July! The night went so smoothly with them. Our guests were on the dance floor all night. I'm fairly certain every song r...
equested by our guests was played, and my requests for songs not to be played were honored. I highly recommend DnA Music Entertainment!
Ashley K
5.0
100/10 recommend DNA Music Entertainment for your wedding DJs! They were great with communication throughout the entire wedding planning process, and they were prepared and ready t...
o go when the wedding started. They kept the party going all night and even brought light-up rings for our guests. To top it all off, they made a projectable image with our names and fireworks (our wedding was on the 4th of July weekend). We had a recommendation from a friend to hire DNA, and I am so glad we did!!
Response from DnA Music Entertainment
Thank you so much for your awesome review! Iām so glad you saw the firework image, we alw...
ays try to make ever wedding unique and memorable for our brides and grooms. Congrats again and thanks so much for your business!
Maggg D
5.0
DnA Entertainment was perfect for our wedding! From the planning call with Derek to his Dad running the logistics of the reception - it all went smoothly. They kept the dance floor...
fun and full all night long with a great mix of songs for all ages and genres. One of our favorite parts was the glow in the dark rings, all the kids loved them! Would highly recommend to everyone!
Response from DnA Music Entertainment
Maggy thanks for the kind words and we are so happy everyone enjoyed the LED rings! š. T...
hanks again for your business!!
Shawn K
5.0
We hired DnA Music Entertainment for our wedding last weekend (6-11-22) and we can not recommend these guys enough. Absolutely incredible. Extremely professional, on time, and supe...
r organized, the know what they're doing!!
They sounded amazing, they nailed our entrances, all their equipment was top notch, and they are both really good people. Great to work with!! They kept the night moving so smoothly, even with a couple last minute changes we wanted, these guys were prepared for everything! Thank you guys so much!
6 out of 5 stars
Response from DnA Music Entertainment
Thanks Shawn & Anna!! We are so glad you had a wonderful and memorable wedding day/night!...
! Congrats again our new friends!
Nolan B
5.0
We were extremely pleased with this dynamic duo! They helped facilitate the flow of events throughout the reception and made sure that the crowd was dancing late into the night!
Response from DnA Music Entertainment
Thanks Nolan!! Glad your guests had such a good time!! Congrats again!
Kelly B
5.0
They both were extremely professional and knew exactly what to do! Once the music started, everyone was on the dance floor and didnāt leave until until the music stopped.
Response from DnA Music Entertainment
Thanks for the awesome review Kelly!! We had a great time celebrating with you guys!
Con...
grats again!! š
Megan R
5.0
DnA was absolutely fantastic!! They know how to read a crowd and play exactly what they want. We got so many compliments from our guests on how amazing our DJs were. Working with t...
hem before hand was so easy and they are willing to do whatever you want. I would definitely recommend them to any couple!!
Response from DnA Music Entertainment
Megan we had a blast celebrating with your friends and family!! What a fun time!! Congra...
ts again!
Aubree V
5.0
Very professional, clean, and does the BEST at their job! Donāt choose anyone else! These guys are the absolute best! Kept the dance floor busy all night. Made everything go smooth...
ly! The price is Great for everything they do! Make sure to book them up quick! You donāt want anyone else to help run your wedding!!
Response from DnA Music Entertainment
Ahh thanks for the awesome review Aubree we had such a fun time celebrating with you guys!...
!
Amanda H
5.0
DNA Entertainment is the best!! They played music at many of our school dances and knew how to keep everyone on the dance floor! They made it a fun atmosphere, switching up the mus...
ic to what everyone liked, and made it a great night, each time!!
Jake S
5.0
Derek and Kelly are the best of the best. From the early planning stages to the last slow dance song of the night these guys were phenomenal. We had several people (including the o...
wner of our wedding venue) say that this was the best DJ team theyāve ever seen. Kellyās announcer like voice and Dereks ability to read the dance floor make these two a dream team. Book them. You wonāt be disappointed
Sierra M
5.0
If you are looking for a DJ for your wedding- no need to look any further! DnA Music Entertainment is absolutely amazing and will bend over backwards to make sure your big day is e...
verything you ever wanted. Derek and his dad were so wonderful to work with from start to finish. They were always so responsive with all communication, questions, and last minute changes we made. They also provided suggestions for music, timing of dances, dinner, etc. They also provided light up glasses and rings which made the dance floor even more fun! They were so great at using the songs we provided, but also adding songs to accommodate our guests. Overall, such genuinely nice people who want you to be happy and have fun!! We cannot recommend them enough!
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