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Elevate Entertainment is the most-awarded premium wedding DJ and event entertainment company in Missouri. They love to create extraordinary experiences everywhere they go in Springfield, Kansas City and beyond. Awarded the title of Missouri’s Best DJ for 4 consecutive years by Missouri Magazine, this elite team of professional DJ / Event Hosts aims to elevate your celebration and create an unforgettable entertainment experience for your special day.
Known for their world-class professionalism, ultra-energetic personalities, and unique engagement strategies for drawing guests into the experience, Elevate DJs believe that every couple deserves so much more than a DJ that will simply hit ‘play’ at the event. They see every moment as an opportunity to engage and make meaningful memories with people through excitement, laughter, and dancing.
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We chose Elevate Entertainment for our wedding reception and we were beyond pleased with their DJ services. Jacob was absolutely FANTASTIC during our reception and our guests could not stop raving about him and his choice of songs throughout the night! The only thing I would have loved to see was a bit more communication regarding who our DJ was and the order of events earlier in the planning process. Waiting until the week before our wedding was a bit hectic and they gave us some great advice that we could have used a few weeks earlier. Other than that, I could not recommend them more!!
Jenna was the best!!! She was incredibly attentive to our needs, she made everything run smoothly. She was so responsive to requests and really made our party unforgettable. I can't think her enough.
We absolutely loved our experience with Elevate Entertainment, especially with our DJ Ian Lee! We knew we hit the jackpot with him when he met us for lunch a couple weeks before the wedding to talk details, and by the end of lunch he was teaching my husband a dance move out on the patio.
Fast forward to wedding day, and he met us at the ceremony venue with a hug and immediately asked if there was anything he could do to help - we could tell he genuinely cared about our wedding day. His energy at the reception was incredible - he kept the dance floor full all night long! Several of our guests came up to us after the wedding to compliment how awesome our DJ was - and we 100% agree!
The original DJ we had hired could no longer make it but it didn't matter. These guys know how to have great staff! Ian was our replacement and I wish he would have been the original almost! Super good with all the music and games and made us feel super comfortable with him. By the end of the night I thought he was just part of the wedding group. Super cool and AMAZING at his job.
We had an amazing experience with Jenna with Elevate Entertainment at our wedding! She knew exactly how to read the crowd and kept the energy high all night long. The music selection was perfect, and she seamlessly blended our favorite songs with great dance tracks. The lighting effects added an extra special touch to the atmosphere. Our guests had an absolute blast, and we received so many compliments on the Jenna. Highly recommend Elevate Entertainment for any event!
Kassie was AMAZING! She brought great energy to the dance floor and really listened to what we wanted our wedding night to be like. She even brought us waters to hydrate during photos before the reception!! Everything about our experience with elevate was amazing and we definitely recommend them!
Broc and Elevate Entertainment stepped up to save the day when our DJ cancelled one month before our wedding. Our DJ, John Langley was truly amazing!!. We had a small intimate wedding/ reception with family and a few friends. The music and timing were perfect and exactly what we asked for. John was a total professional, interacting with the guests while keeping everything upbeat and moving smoothly. It was truly an event we will never forget. Highly recommend Elevate Entertainment and John for anyone wanting a memorable experience.
We used Elevate Entertainment for our wedding ceremony and reception and were so impressed!! We had Braden as our DJ and he was amazing!! He was great to work with during the planning process and the day of. There were some areas where we didn't really know what songs/music we were wanting and Braden was very helpful and made great suggestions in helping us figure out what we were going for. During the reception he was a great host engaging with our guests, knew how to feel the crowd out, and was always checking in with us to let us know what was next/seeing how we were doing. He truly wants to help make your event special and is talented at what he does. We highly recommend using Braden as your DJ, he made the entire process stress free, run smoothly and so much fun!!
Morgan is amazing!!! I had the opportunity to have her as our DJ and I would recommend her to all. She was so attentive and so in tune with the event. I appreciate everything she brought to the dance floor. Thank. you!
🥳We were so grateful to have Elevate Entertainment host our wedding. Their team was so helpful from start to finish. They were intentional and truly tried to capture our vision for the wedding. They communicated clearly and had helpful forms that helped us plan. Our event host, Braden, was INCREDIBLE! He was fun, hosted awesome games, mixed beats, and even made a special mash-up for the Father/Daughter dance! Would HIGHLY recommend!
Elevate Entertainment did a phenomenal job at our wedding . We had the great privilege of working with Riley Joslyn , who was a combination entertainer and DJ. He played live music and sang during the cocktail hour then hosted the event, then performed the best DJ service we had ever seen. The party was rocking, our guests loved it! They were such a joy to work with!
Cassie at Elevate is the best! She was so professional and on top of everything during our ceremony. All the songs were played at the exact moments requested. She was even BETTER during the reception. She always kept the dance floor going (as requested) and played the exact type of music we asked for. She constantly checked in on us to make sure we were happy too. Thank you, Elevate, thank you Cassie! No complaints.
ALSO: The Cold Sparks are awesome, make for great pics! They are taller than you think too.
My husband and I used Elevate Entertainment (Springfield, MO) for our wedding in June of 2024. At first there were some hiccups along the way with repeating our wishes with multiple people in the organization and having to unexpectedly switch DJ’s last minute, but it still ended up being a huge success. By the time we were assigned DJ Luke Umland, everything went beyond smoothly. Luke was incredible - he was organized, knowledgeable, and prepared. He asked us questions that we never would have thought of regarding how we wanted our party to go. If we didn’t know the answers, he gave us some ideas to think on and followed-up with us. By the time the big day came, we were confident Luke would do a great job, and he still managed to exceed all expectations. He played all of the songs we asked (and there were a lot), coordinated with the venue to make sure everything with our split ceremony and reception set up was possible, and truly created the party we were hoping for, and then some! If we find ourselves needing a DJ in the future, we would use Elevate Entertainment again, but more specifically seek out Luke. We cannot thank him enough for all he did for us – especially with the last-minute change of DJ. DJ Luke is definitely the reason we are giving Elevate Entertainment 5 of 5 stars! Cheers!
Luke with Elevate Entertainment was fantastic for our wedding!! From the start, he was professional, responsive, and genuinely interested in making our day special. On the wedding day, Luke read the room perfectly, keeping the energy up and guests dancing all night. His music selection was spot on, and he took the time to understand our preferences and made sure to incorporate our favorite songs into the playlist. He was incredibly laid-back and easygoing, making the whole experience enjoyable for us and our guests. We highly recommend Luke for any event!
Our DJ Morgan was outstanding to work with start to finish. She made sure to answer all of our questions and paid attention to every detail. The dance floor was packed all night long!
Cannot say enough great things about Kassie & Elevate Entertainment, we are so grateful for the work she put in pre-planning & during the day. Kassie arrived early & just helped wherever she could during the day. Once guests arrived, Kassie worked with event staff to keep everything running so smooth. One guest told me there was never a lull/moment where guests didn't know where to go/what to do (made me so happy as the bride to hear this!), and Kassie played a huge part in that. The ceremony music and mics were perfect, she listened to our requests & matched our guest/wedding party vibe so perfectly, and was so kind to us, our wedding party, family, and guests. Thank you for making our day the best day ever Kassie!!!
I am so glad we chose Elevate for our wedding ! In the beginning of our experience we had a few communication issues, but they were easily smoothed out and taken care of and then we were lucky to get Morgan as our DJ! She communicated with us through everything, kept timing great and made sure everyone had a good time! Morgan kept the party going all night with the great mixing and amazing personality pieces she added into our reception!
Kassie was an incredible DJ. My greatest hope for the evening is that people would be up dancing and partying, and she made this happen seamlessly. She truly cared about every guest having a good time, and executed our ceremony music perfectly! Also, her live rendition of “At Last” is something I will never ever forget. It was incredible. Thank you Kassie!
After attending a friend’s wedding DJ’d by Broc with Elevate Entertainment, my now husband kept Broc’s business card in his wallet for almost 3 years until we finally got to have Broc DJ our own wedding! He met or exceeded every expectation we had and was so easy to work with. Our venue even included an in house DJ but Broc was one of our best spent budget items. Everything went smoothly on our big day (in big part thanks to Broc) and he did a great job getting everyone involved at our reception.
Working with Elevate Entertainment for our wedding was great! We had Kalani as our DJ and he was AMAZING! My new husband and I, along with our family and friends, all have amazing things to say about him. Great at what he does and such a genuinely nice person too!
Our DJ, Morgan, was incredible! She was so helpful that day making sure everyone was taken care of and checking in with us on to make sure we were on time for everything and helping clean up. She was totally our vibe and everyone loved her!
Morgan with Elevate Entertainment was an amazing DJ for our wedding! She took time to speak with us beforehand to make sure she knew what we really wanted and she rocked it day of! We danced the night away with our friends and family & everyone had a blast! Thank you for helping make our day so fun and special!
I recently had the pleasure of having DJ Morgan Stanton play at my wedding, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She absolutely killed it! From the moment the reception started, she had everyone on the dance floor. Her ability to read the crowd and keep the energy high was phenomenal.
What truly set her apart was her seamless collaboration with Matt, our saxophonist. The two of them created an unforgettable atmosphere, blending live music with DJ tracks in a way that was both unique and electric. They fed off each other's energy perfectly, and it was clear they had put in the effort to coordinate their performances.
DJ Morgan Stanton's professionalism and attention to detail were outstanding. She was easy to work with, listened to our preferences, and went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. Her music selection was on point, and she incorporated all of our favorite songs effortlessly.
Our guests are still raving about the music and how much fun they had. If you're looking for a DJ who will make your event unforgettable, look no further than DJ Morgan Stanton. She truly made our wedding day magical, and we couldn't be happier with our choice. Five stars all the way!
If you want a top notch party and your friends and family thinking Timothee Chalamet attended your wedding or event etc, then book Elevate. The DJ is one of the most important parts of your wedding because they guide your day and truly bring the energy. We had Braden as our DJ and I can say after watching Dune 2 he does really look like Timothee Chalamet. That is not why I am giving Elevate 5 stars though. Braden truly went above and beyond with our day and really connected with our guests and had people tearing up the dance floor. I wanted a full dance floor and it stayed like that the whole night. Braden constantly checked in with us to make sure we were doing okay and run things by us. Planning with him was super easy too and he made the day extremely seamless and stress free. I can’t recommend Elevate enough or Braden!!
Morgan was FANTASTIC! She made sure everyone knew what was going on and when things were coming up. She kept our dance party going all night long! Her music selection was perfect and she was so good at keeping my guests engaged and entertained. I wish I could give Morgan more than 5 stars!! Thank you Morgan!!
Morgan was an awesome dj! She was such a huge part of keeping us on schedule and making the night so fun! She was so nice to work with during the planning meetings as well!!
I’m absolutely over the moon. Morgan was INCREDIBLE and made our big day absolutely perfect. She kept us in the loop on what was coming up, made sure everyone was ready ahead of time for speeches/dances, and her music selection was absolutely perfect and she kept the party bumping the entire reception. Thank you so much to everyone at Elevate for making our day perfect!!!
I can not say enough amazing things about Elevate and our DJ, Denny. A DJ is a huge part of your reception and the energy it has for the night. We are SO grateful we decided to have Denny at our wedding. He met with us to make sure we all were on the same page about the schedule for the night and our overall vision for the day. He made us feel like he had known him for years.
The day of the event his energy level, humor, and his natural ability to engage with the crowd truly made the night so memorable for all of our guests. The whole night our guests were out on the floor. I think if we didn’t have to be out of the venue by 11:30, people would have been there the whole night. Everyone left our wedding complimenting how awesome our DJ was. The whole night our guests were out on the floor.
Denny also went way above and beyond to make our day exactly what we wanted it to be. Not only did he play the perfect music throughout the whole event, he made sure my husband and I had everything we needed, checked in with us at dinner, made sure we had drinks before the grand entrance and refills during the night. Truly makes you feel like family. I can not recommend Elevate & DJ enough for your wedding day, we are so happy we did!
Elevate was awesome! We used them for our wedding in Springfield. All of the employees were super helpful. Braden was our dj and he killed it! Multiple people said it was the best reception they had ever been to. With little input from us, Braden was able to mix and be creative and honestly had the crowd hyped the entire time. The only negative thing me and my could say was that the party didn't last all night!
Broc was the DJ at our event, and he was absolutely amazing. His energy level, humor, and his natural ability to engage with the crowd truly made the night far more enjoyable and memorable. He made time to meet with us twice in the weeks leading up to our big night, and really engaged in what we were trying to accomplish. Thank you Broc for all you did to make our night so special and fun!
If you are looking for one of the BEST DJ’s for your next event, Braden Beck is your go to!!
Braden was a major hit at our wedding in December. He made it far more memorable than we even hoped for. We got so many compliments from guests and the party NEVER died down. We could not recommend him more!!
He was fantastically detailed in our meetings and made sure to cover the entire evening for us, down to every part of our wedding. We felt reassured with every conversation we had with him. If he offers any games for your event, DO THEM!
Again, he was absolutely amazing and we are referring him to everyone we know hosting events in the future!
We could go on and on about how great it was to work with elevate! We had broc as our dj and he made the night! His energy kept the night going and people on the floor. So thankful for our sit down meeting to go over and plan the day out, he helped give advice on timelines, songs, and activites to help put forward the best arrangment of the evening. I felt so comfortable come wedding day because I knew with his help I had a solid schedule built and planned.
From one wedding vendor to another, Elevate Entertainment is amazing to work with! Denny and his team are very professional, pay attention to detail for every event, and are always looking for ways to be even better for the next client who comes their way. We highly recommend and enjoy working alongside them. They are a great team player and bring so many new ideas to the table.
We booked Elevate for our wedding, and DJ Braden exceeded all of out expectations and absolutely knocked it out of the park! We had a pre-event meeting and he put us at ease with his professionalism and thoroughness. He offered up great ideas that we implemented into our big day. He checked on us and our other vendors leading up to the wedding to make sure we were all on the same page and didn’t need anything. He did an absolutely phenomenal job day of and we could not have asked for a better day. Even our guests and vendors were complimenting his work! Do yourself a favor and book with Elevate and request Braden:)
Working with Braden was amazing! He went above and beyond to make our wedding a memorable experience. Best DJ ever.
Luke U was an absolute great DJ for our wedding! He was so professional but laid back and easy going! He made sure to honor the requests we had, kept our guests on the dance floor, and kept our guests informed about what would be happening next. We were so pleased with him, and would highly recommend requesting him as your DJ!! He helped make our wedding day perfect!
Morgan did an amazing job as our DJ! We received so many compliments about the music and how she led the events of the evening. Elevate was a very easy company to work with, well organized and easy to communicate with!
Noah absolutely blew us away at our wedding. He listened to us and completely captured the vibe we were going for. He was playing songs even we as the couple forgot we loved and wanted played. He was very professional and did such a good job balancing running the party while also not disrupting it. Couldn't have asked for a better DJ!
Elevate Entertainment / Noah was the event host-DJ at our daughters wedding ceremony and reception. Noah was phenomenal! He carried out the vibe Emilee and Jake were wanting perfectly. We received many compliments throughout the evening. The Selfie Mirror Photo Booth was well as the cold spark boxes that were set off during their first dance were huge hits too. 10/10 recommend Noah to host your event!!
My wedding was a few weeks ago and DJ Braden from Elevate Entertainment was our DJ. He was absolutely amazing. I had no idea going into the wedding what vibe or type of music I wanted. Braden was so patient and helpful with us both to give us recommendations and suggestions. I had so many friends and family come up to me after the wedding ranting and raving about how great of a job he did. Braden made our ceremony and reception go so effortlessly which I am so grateful for. If you are looking for a DJ who is outgoing, fun, and organized I would 100% recommend Braden!
Riley with Elevate Entertainment absolutely knocked it out of the park for our wedding! I don't think I've ever been to a ceremony where the majority of the crowd danced the entire time ... it was truly a fun celebration. Not only that, Riley also took care of us (bride and groom) the entire time during the reception. I can't say enough about the service we received, and I would definitely recommend Elevate Entertainment (and Riley) to anybody looking for great entertainment at your next event. We are even trying to think of something we can host in the future just to experience it again! 😀
Our wedding was 11/11/23 and we needed a dj. I had no idea where to start and the venue recommended elevate. I didn’t know when we decided to pull the trigger that Kassie would fly out and enter our lives with a bang. She made our night 3X as special as we could have imagined.
Thank you Kassie!!
Abby & Julio Vanderhorst
Professional and fun! Absolutely loved our DJ-Morgan!
Loved working with Elevate for our wedding! Very attentive to detail and made the day special!
We got connected with Elevate at a Bridal Show and instantly loved their vibe and everything they had to offer. We had Luke Umland as our DJ for our wedding reception and he was truly amazing! He was great at keeping contact before the big day and meeting him in person for our planning session was great. He was kind and easy to talk to and brought up questions and ideas that we would have never thought of and answered any questions we could have possibly had. On the day of our reception he was amazing! Played every song exactly how we wanted, happily took requests from our guests, constantly checked in on us to see how we were doing and if we needed anything. And on top of doing his own job as the DJ, he also got amazing videos throughout the night of our special dances and of our guests out on the dance floor. He also gave us the idea of doing a last dance which we had never thought of and I will be forever grateful to him for that suggestion and for facilitating that because it was by far the most special moment of the night. Luke made our special day so amazing and we definitely recommend Luke and Elevate!
I found Elevate Entertainment online and spike to a few people before being paired with Morgan for our wedding. Morgan did amazing!! In our conversations leading up to the wedding she made sure to ask me questions, a lot I'd never thought about because I've never used a DJ before, so that was really helpful. She was quick to answer my text messages and Elevate in general was also quick to answer my emails. So communication was great!
Morgan was so compassionate and helpful and as a bride I definitely felt that helping my husband and I have a fun worry-free celebration was her main goal
All thru dinner, sending tables to go thru the buffet, talking to everyone who was giving speeches so they'd know when to go up front and keeping the dance floor full, Morgan made sure my husband and I didn't have to worry about a thing!
I can't recommend Elevate Entertainment enough! Everyone we spoke with was kind and helpful and their goal is to make sure everyone has a good time!
Braden is an amazing DJ! He is extremely professional and created a fun atmosphere for our wedding guests! He checked on us throughout the night to ensure we were being taken care of as the newly wed couple. The communication was great and he catered to our individual needs!
Broc partnered with me, understood exactly what I was looking for and delivered! I wanted our wedding to be an epic adventure with amazing music and just what these elder-millennials needed. Everyone had so much fun and he kept the energy up the whole night. I am truly grateful for someone who is so in tune with their client and their guests! If you're debating on whether or not you should up your budget to have him or fly him out....don't hesitate. Do it!!!!
We had Braden from Elevate as our DJ for our wedding and he was absolutely PERFECT! He helped us have the most fun dance party and played the best music for us to keep dancing all night long. He was very attentive to everything we wanted and asked for and it really could not have been better. I’d highly recommend him for anyone’s wedding.
Our experience with Elevate was all around fantastic! Denny gave us very personal service from the beginning and matched us with the perfect DJ, Ian Lee! They went above and beyond, meeting with us in person 3 times before the event and Ian was able to give us exactly what we wanted the night of our wedding. He was charming, energetic, fun, and kept the whole event happy. He played exactly the kind of music we wanted and we received many compliments from friends on how well he did and how fun the dance floor was. We can't recommend Elevate and especially DJ Ian Lee enough!
For our wedding we used elevate entertainment. We were paired with Ian Lee. Ian was stellar, magnetic & truly the reason our reception moved so smoothly. We went with the ceremony & reception package with 4 spot lights. We used the spot lights on the cake, the guest book & two up the walls. Ian absolutely killed it! The ceremony was flawless with music & transitions. Throughout the night games were played (not cheesy or awkward) to involve guests and keep energy high. The flow of the night was perfect, never was the music off. Ian made sure to call 3-5 times the two weeks before the wedding to perfect our vision. We had guests comment on it being the most unique, high energy & fun wedding they had been to. Booking with elevate was super easy & communication was generally fairly easy to come by with them.
I would tell any bride your dj is your most important cost behind venue. Thank you 100000x to Ian & elevate for keeping the night electric.
We we’re so happy with DJ Braden. Elevate and Braden made our wedding unforgettable, we could not have been happier!
We are so glad we went with Elevate! They came highly recommended by a friend who had them at their wedding, a wedding we attended and also had a great time at! So, it was a no brainer when looking to book a DJ for our own wedding. I like their online system and having choices of DJs to choose between and other add ons. We utilized their DJ and quartette services and neither disappointed!! The quartette was able to play all of the songs we requested, some instrumental of popular hip hop and r&b songs mixed in with classical. It gave our wedding something special and unique that we and our guests appreciated! But, the true star of our experience with Elevate was our DJ, Zayne!! He was incredible in every sense. he was professional, prepared, rolled with the day, would discretely check-in with my husband and I throughout the ceremony to make sure everything was running smoothly and ensuring we were happy. He did really well with our guests and MC'd the whole day beautifully. I couldn't have been happier with their services. Highly recommend!
Ian is the absolute best DJ I have ever experienced (and ya girl has been to a lot of weddings🤣) The first two DJs I reserved with elevate unfortunately left the company, and I was honestly a little scared because I never met Ian in person like I did the other two. Let me tell ya— he went ABOVE AND BEYOND! So personable, so willing to help, and made our night so freaking fun. The dance floor was packed the entire night. I got SOOO many compliments saying that it was the best wedding with the best DJ ever. We changed multiple things last minute, and Ian handled everything like it was a breeze. I HIGHLY recommend Ian if you want to not only have an amazing wedding, but friend too.
Broc and Elevate Entertainment brought the house down. The ceremony, dinner, and dance music set the perfect tone for each moment. Broc knew what to play to manage the energy of the room and keep the dance floor alive. The uniqueness of a hybrid DJ/band combo was awesome for everyone to experience. We are beyond grateful we found Elevate Entertainment. They are kind, easy to work with, giving in their time and energy, creative, and a steal for the work they do. Hire immediately!
Highly recommend Noah! He made my wedding reception so fun and stress-free.
My fiancé and I were impressed with Elevate Entertainment from the start. Our DJ was Ian and he was amazing to work with. We had multiple calls leading up to wedding day to ensure all minor details were worked out and communicated. Ian was interactive with the crowed and there was never a dull or awkward moment. The music styles were exactly what we asked for and we received so many compliments on the DJ! Highly recommend Elevate Entertainment.
We used Elevate Entertainment for our wedding on June 10, 2023 in Stockton, MO. We got the ceremony service, the 5hr reception package, and the mini selfie mirror. All of it was amazing! The pricing was great, and our DJ, Zayne, did better than we could have ever asked for. He was very communicative and knew how to keep the party going. We got countless compliments on how great he was. We couldn’t have picked a better DJ service for our wedding!
Elevate Entertainment is the perfect entertainment service for your special event. We booked uplighting and their DJ service for our wedding, both of which were superb. Our DJ, Denny, was absolutely amazing! Trying to find the right music on our own was a bit daunting: What song should we use for our first introduction as Mr & Mrs? What song embodies the emotions of the father/daughter dance? The list goes on and on! However, Denny made all of these decisions effortless, and within one meeting, all of my musical concerns were solved. He had the perfect song suggestions based on our musical interests.
He was professional and fun at our reception, going out of his way to make sure my husband and I were taken care of with food, cake, and even drinks.
Booking Denny as a DJ or any of the many other services that Elevate Entertainment offers is something you won’t regret.
My husband and I are SO grateful for Elevate (especially Broc and Kassie)! We first whitenesses Kassie Seyer DJ a friend’s wedding… and decided THAT NIGHT that we needed to have Kassie DJ ours. We got her business card that night!
We asked Kassie to DJ for our wedding in Mexico and she was gracious enough to accept! Throughout the process, Broc Barton went above and beyond to assist us in coordinating with the resort to ensure we had everything we needed equipment-wise for the event to go swimmingly… while being conscious of our budget. That was the FIRST time we experienced the FULL SERVICE DJ experience that Elevate offers.
In Mexico we invited Kassie and her husband to join all pre- wedding events as our guest. That’s when we became friends. What an amazing thing to have a friend DJ and emcee your wedding!
When it came time for the big day, Kassie worked with our wedding coordinator to keep everything on schedule. She recommended ahead of time that we do a “Ring Warming Ceremony” as part of our ceremony. While our friends and family passed our rings around while sending well wishes, Kassie SANG “How Long Will I Love You” by Ellie Goulding (and did so Beautifully!). She surprised us later in the evening when she sang “At Last” by Etta James. To end the night she saved our favorite song with an upbeat for our last dance… but just before, had our guest surround us on the dance floor to repeat after her their blessings. She also arranged with the resort AV equipment guy to save some cold fireworks for the end while we danced. Kassie gave us two moments that I’ll never forget!
We weren’t done… we still had an in-states reception to host for another 140 people! Later that same month! In between, we bought a house and moved across country (yikes!). I mention that because when it came time to meet with Kassie and plan the reception out… we were burnt out and in decision fatigue! Thankfully, Kassie came to play! She had great ideas in mind for how the night would play out and we trusted her COMPLETELY! This was our SECOND time we whitenesses the FULL SERVICE that Elevate offers.
That night, we were completely in Kassies hands! She checked in on us multiple times… WHILE keeping the mood upbeat and joyous!
I cannot express enough how grateful we are to have Elevate along for the ride… truly grateful!
Justyn was our wedding DJ and he truly went above and beyond! Not only did he keep the guests entertained all night long, he also kept US on track which wasn't easy considering our schedule for the day. He was able to incorporate all of our crazy ideas and though there were many, he made each moment special. He even made sure we ate, drank, and had time for just the two of us to share a private dance. I could write for hours about Justyn and Elevate Entertainment's service, but I'll leave it at this - CHOOSE ELEVATE! They will exceed your expectations and you and your guests will have THE. BEST. TIME. 🙌
Noah was the DJ for our wedding and he was INCREDIBLE to say the least!!! He met with us before our special day to answer any questions we had, go over our timeline, go over any planned songs or dances, and a few other things as well! He was so nice and brought amazing energy on our video call and even better energy on our special day! After our meeting we were even more excited for everything (not sure how that was possible). Day of he was phenomenal. The music while guests arrived was perfect, the ceremony music was spot on and exactly how we discussed, cocktail hour was great, and the reception was absolutely the most fun and energetic party which is exactly what we wanted! Noah was great. Not a single negative thing we could say. And our guests loved him too! If we ever need a DJ again we will definitely be going with Elevate and we will be requesting Noah!
We had numerous issues with our DJ for our wedding ceremony and reception. Normally some of these issues would be ignorable, but for the service price (A basic DJ package costs over $1500), and for the "reputation" of Elevate, I think having all our needs met if not exceeded should be the expectation.
List Time: The DJ got the processional song timing wrong for the Bride walking down the aisle. He didn't read our planning forms and forgot 2 of our toasts that were listed on them. He played the wrong song for our first dance, leaving us to stand there awkwardly (for what feels like an eternity in front of hundreds of people) waiting for him to find the right one while I told him "wrong song!". The music was way too loud at the reception venue, and despite being told to turn it down by our wedding coordinator, and us, it was still so loud that multiple guests left early and were hiding out in back rooms to "get away from the noise". He kept cutting off songs halfway through, again, despite being told "please play the whole song", he kept doing this. We wanted a very elegant and classy wedding reception, and I feel like we got sent a club DJ in nice clothes. We sent a list of music to the DJ to play during the dancing portion of the reception, and while he did end up playing some of the songs, they were almost ALL cut off 1/2 way through, and strangely, he started playing the dancing music during dinner?? One of the oddest choices I've ever seen was having our 90's rock dance music playing while people are casually eating dinner and tying to talk (despite again, the music being way too loud). We asked for a "low hype level" type DJ, and we got one who was screaming into microphones and trying to get a room full 65+ year olds to be "hype", which is idiotic at best, and downright grossly incompetent at worst. A DJ should be able to read a room. Additionally, during our toasts, despite our guests being close to the DJ table, the mics they used simply did not work, leading to no one being able to hear our father's and friend's lovely toasts. When it came time for my toast, I skipped the mic and just yelled it to the room because I didn't want the incompetence of this company to ruin the final "thank you" toast I had prepared.
To top all this off, I felt we were treated in a disrespectful, and shameful manner by the team at Elevate. After we learned that the reason so many of our guests kept leaving early was the DJ being too loud (again, despite multiple remarks to turn it down), we decided to reach out to Elevate and let them know about our experience. While they did deign to allow us to voice our justified complaints, they seemed to think we were lying the whole time, kept saying "let’s see what the DJ says happened", instead of hearing our litany of issues. When we rattled off our extensive list, they offered us a small and minor refund (as they put it, for the microphone and song choice issues), which in honesty we accepted, but, when we continued to say "our biggest issue was the fact that your DJ made our families whom we haven't seen in years leave early" we were insultingly told "we just can't put a price on that, so we won't". What an absolute joke. We felt heard only in that they could parrot back what we said, not in that they planned to do anything about it, or that they believed us at all. It felt like they gave us a minor refund to get us to shut up and forget about it - we did not.
I would highly recommend Elevate for any wedding reception! Denny took control of the mood of the dance floor and took me and my wife's input to heart and I could not have drawn up a better night.
Courtney was the DJ for my daughter’s wedding. She was FANTASTIC! She met w bride and groom before event to make sure she understood their vision, song choices for ceremony were honored, and she made the entire evening so much fun for the guests! Our photo booth was also a hit!
First off, thank you for being our DJ service at The English Barn this weekend 4/22. Our DJ, Justyn Moreland, was AMAZING!!! He was attentive to our needs, always communicated with myself, the Bride and Groom and vendors to make sure we were aligned on the evening events. When we wanted to change the order of things he was able to pivot without any issue. He kept the dance floor full and the energy high the whole evening! He had a great personality and was an INCREDIBLE singer!!! Justyn made Maddie and Baylor’s wedding celebration so fun and memorable! I personally received many messages from guests saying how much fun they had that the reception.
Luke Umland made our wedding one to remember. He was professional, charismatic, and a true interpersonal delight. From our ceremony music to the selfie mirror and the reception, he did a phenomenal job of carrying out our vision for the day and our guests had a BLAST on the dance floor! Luke also made sure that my husband and I got to have our special moments, including a last dance at the end of the night, and checked on us throughout the night to see if we needed anything. He even took some videos throughout the night for us to add to our memories. He truly went above and beyond!
First, let me start by saying that we used Elevate for our daughter's wedding June of 2020 (specifically Broc and Noah) and they were fabulous! Our guests still talk about their wedding and reception as being one of the best they have ever been to! Since then, I have coordinated both of my daughter's best friend's weddings and used Elevate again, specifically Noah at both. I absolutely love Broc and Noah and will continue to use them for all my future events. They are both so professional, energetic, full of life and fun! They definitely know how to engage their audience and make sure everyone is having the best time! They talk with everyone and get everyone in engaged in the games, contests, dancing, and singing. I will ONLY hire Elevate from here on out regardless of the event!! Not only have I developed a professional relationship with them but also a friendship. They are the best!!
For our wedding, we had Yelena as our DJ and she was amazing! She did so much more than just music by also providing entertainment/games, helping coordinate the day of, and even helping me decide what time to have all the events (start, photos, first dances, & send off). She kept everyone out of their seats and having fun which is exactly what I wanted! Thank you, Lena <3
While planning a 70 year birthday party for my husband, Elevate was recommended to us after a last minute cancellation of another service. They stepped in last minute and provided a service that far exceeded our expectations. The crew communicated with me on each and every detail to create an event that was perfect and uniquely ours. Our DJ and mirror selfie mirror attendants were engaging, fun and personable; our guests loved them. The quality of the mirror photos were top quality. After this experience, we would never choose anyone else for our events.
It was a simple decision for my husband and I to choose Elevate as our wedding DJ. It wasn’t a matter of choosing between Elevate or another DJ service, it was Elevate or bust. Our first phone call with Yelena was so good. She was very courteous talking with us and understanding towards our intentions of not having a traditional wedding. She genuinely wanted to make sure that every detail was taken care of, like looking at pictures of our venue to know exactly what we needed in order to give us a customized wedding experience. Being paired with our DJ, Wilson, was a highlight of our wedding day. He followed our music prompts without fault and was so flexible in any sudden changes to give us great entertainment. He made sure we were accommodated above what we expected by checking in with us throughout the day and even getting us our dinner so we could spend time with our guests, Wilson is a top notch DJ and we recommend him to anyone looking for a stress free and fun entertainment experience.
Our DJ Noah and Selfie Mirror attendant Calvin were awesome! We had many guests compliment Noah on his engagement and professionalism. You can really tell he enjoys what he does and is VERY good at it. He was informative in our meetings leading up to the big day and had us excited about our celebration plans. Everything went so smooth and we appreciate Noah and Calvin’s help in making our wedding day so perfect. Thank you!
Elevate entertainment, specifically Noah, did a fantastic job at our wedding! Noah was full of energy and so much fun. He was the DJ, but also felt like one of our best friends having a good time at our wedding! A good DJ was on my list of ‘must haves’ for our wedding and we struck gold with Noah. I just cannot say enough good things about him. Elevate is also super affordable for their high quality work — we HIGHLY recommend them!
Elevate is truly a game changer! If you want your wedding to he incredible, without a doubt they will do anything in their power to make your vision for your day become a reality! We loved having Kassie as our dj, and we will forever remember our day because of the work they did!
Kassie was absolutely amazing! Everyone at our wedding commented on the music and how awesome the dj was. She is super kind and goes out of her way to help in any way that she can. She is more than just a dj! She also is super understanding and helpful. We also got the duo of strings and they were also amazing! Everyone also commented on the ceremony and cocktail hour where the strings played. They played beautifully. I would highly recommend this company and Kassie to any future bride and groom! You will not regret it!
We had the pleasure of working with Broc for our wedding and what can I say. He is absolutely amazing. The way he interacted with our guest and was so high energy, it truly made our reception a big party. Our guest can't stop raving about how much they loved our DJ. Broc immediately could tell how the guest were reacting to the music and would adjust based on them. We are so beyond happy to have booked this company. Highly recommend. So friendly and amazing to work with. He supported up throughout our evening and checked in every once in a while to ensure we were doing well. AMAZING!
Elevate did an amazing job with our wedding. They assigned a DJ that met with us and went over all our needs, but she got sick two days before our wedding. They assigned someone else and he called me right away and had all of our notes written down already and made a playlist. He only had two days to plan and did the most amazing job and everyone loved him. Our wedding was perfect thanks to him!
Super responsive and kept checking in throughout our wedding planning process. Our guests LOVED all the songs on the dance floor and kept the party going all night!
We recently had Elevate as the DJ Service for our wedding and they were phenomenal to work with. I highly recommend them! Our DJ for the event Luke Umland was absolutely awesome! Our guests had so much fun with the game Luke used to release them for dinner, lots of laughs and was a great ice breaker. He did a great job adapting to last minute surprises some of my family threw in like a last minute speech and an additional special dance, he had no problem accommodating our needs! He communicated very well with all of my other vendors and did his best to keep our crazy crew on schedule! He kept the party hopping and we danced the absolute night away! Highly recommend Elevate and Luke!
We also enjoyed their Selfie Mirror. Our guests had a blast taking silly photos all night! They even provided a photo album to put copies of all the pictures in for my guests to sign. It was pretty cool!
Luke U with Elevate was wonderful for our wedding on 7.30.22! He stepped in and was extremely thorough with our timeline and was really good with the guests. He had an aptitude to keep people dancing which was one of the most important things to us! He also was attentive and went above and beyond to ask my husband and I if we needed anything throughout the night. This company and specifically Luke are reliable, kind, and very professional. Thanks Elevate and HUGE thank you to Luke U!
Elevate Entertainment did our wedding in summer of 2022 and we can’t rave enough about them. DJ Luke did a PHENOMENAL job getting people on the dance floor and keeping up the hype. We’ve had multiple people comment on how much they loved and were impressed with DJ Luke and Elevate Entertainment. They made our day perfect!
Baylor brought incredible energy! Our wedding was a party and a half due in no small part to his awesome work! I highly recommend using them!
We used Elevate for our wedding entertainment. Our DJ was Baylor and he killed it! He read the room throughout the night and helped the day flow smoothly. He kept people on the dance floor all night. We also appreciated his communication prior to the wedding so he understood our wants for that day including songs and mood. I would recommend Elevate.
We have Xavier at our wedding and he was amazing!! The dance floor was packed the whole night and everyone loved him. He was really good about going with the flow and winging it when we needed to! He had a smile on his face all night and he even came out and danced with us which we loved!! This was a very important part of our day and he did better than I had visioned. Best DJ ever!
Elevate entertainment was so easy to work with! Reuben was our DJ and he was awesome! He kept our guests entertained and was so helpful through the whole process!
I was so excited to work with Elevate because i had heard so many good reviews they were super nice at the wedding expos.. Unfortunately, they caused me stress leading into the wedding day. We used their DJ service, a selfie mirror, and used their company (Officially Wed) as our officiant.
The good:
-I liked how easy it was to pay & answer questions. survey monkey emails-made it super easy to let them know what i want.
-Dan Barton, our officiant, was a sweet man and he was helpful in helping us coordinate our ceremony and i dont think the ceremony would have gone as smoothly without him.
-Landon, our DJ, was also a sweet person and he was genuinely doing his best to keep my husband and I happy.
The stressful:
-we were originally supposed to have Kassie as our DJ, i specifically requested her because I had met her and booked a specific tier of DJ based on the discussion that she would be our DJ. They let us know less than 2 weeks before our wedding that they changed it. And technically they didnt inform us of a change, I just received a text from Landon and when I asked about the change he said that Kassie was already booked and that she decided he was the best fit for us. I talked to Kassie back in August about our date and at that point she was free so it seemed weird that it changed.
-I didnt appreciate the DJ change, i wanted someone I had read reviews about and i didnt meet Landon until 4 days before our wedding. He was SO kind, this is NOT a comment on his personality, but hardly anyone stayed on the dancefloor (he kept cutting songs short, even when people were really getting into them). I think he was nervous and it may have just been an off night. He left his station many times to come ask us if we needed anything. I understand some people dont have wedding planners that ask them those kinds of questions but it actually got to the point where my maid of honor had to run interference because he was interrupting my conversations with people so often. He was good hearted and i like him as a person but the entire wedding night he was very distracting. Also, we requested for our grandmas to be sent up to the buffet line before anyone else because we didnt want them to have to stand up longer than necessary and they were among the last tables he dismissed.
-The MOST infuriating thing, and the reason i docked two stars instead of one, is that they seriously stressed me out the morning of our wedding. It had slipped my mind that they were supposed to custom design a border for our selfie mirror photos, so i never asked about it (and frankly, i shouldnt have to), but i woke up ON my wedding day to an email from the designers asking me to approve the proof "at my earliest convenience." And what REALLY stressed me out about this situation is that in the email they mentioned that it was for "our mini mirror experience", but we paid for the full size mirror and I was genuinely concerned they were going to bring the wrong mirror after we had already paid it off. It ended up being fine, they brought the right mirror and fixed the border but it stressed me out SO much that morning to have to communicate with the design team and my wedding planner to make sure it was all going to be what we paid for. I woke up excited for my wedding and it was immediately squashed the moment i looked at my phone.
At the end of the day we were married and are happy, and thats what matters, but this has been on my mind for weeks. Hope it helps!