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About This Vendor
Expansive Entertainment Focused on Your Needs!
Based in the great state of Texas, Essen Entertainment is a wedding DJ/MC, Live Music, Photobooth, & Lighting company that has set itself apart as one of the TOP RATED WEDDING VENDORS in the state! Their mission is to make sure your wedding day is the BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE by committing to you and your vision! They focus on every detail, great and small, to make sure the booking, planning, and day of event is as worry-free and fun as possible. This Award-Winning business is led by founder J.J. Essen. He has worked in the entertainment industry for more than three and a half decades and has performed at over 2000 weddings! Each member of The Essen Entertainment Team of seasoned Wedding Entertainers has anywhere from 10 to 30 years of experience in the wedding industry! No matter the audience, they are beyond confident in their ability to make your wedding fantastic in everyway! Alongside a plethora of expertise, Essen Entertainment is committed and dedicated to providing the very best customer service possible. You will have unlimited access to your wedding professional FROM DAY 1 as they are here to assist you from beginning to end. If intersted in getting more info about this amazing company, please visit www.EssenEntertainment.com/booking This will allow you to fill out a short information form. They will respond immediately. You also have the option of scheduling a free phone consultation to discuss every detail of your wedding to ensure they are the right fit. Give this company a chance! You won't regret it!
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Equipment
Audio/Visual Equipment, Sound Equipment
Music Genres
African, Arabic, Bollywood, Caribbean, Celtic, Classical, Country, Dance, Disco, 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
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Essen Entertainment (DJs,LiveMusic,PhotoBooths&more) Reviews
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The Essen Entertainment team goes above and beyond to make sure you have the perfect evening. They plan thoroughly for each event, making sure that you will be 100% satisfied with the service that you have hired. They are so friendly and easy t...
o work with, making the experience that much more enjoyable. Do not hesitate to hire them for your event!!
We were going to have a friend DJ at our wedding and I am so glad we ended up going with Essen Entertainment instead. DJ Cody kept everything running smoothly making announcements and transitioning our songs perfectly. DJ Cody did a great job...
the entire day and was very friendly and easy to work with.
Can't recommend this company enough. We initially wanted to try to save money on our DJ and go with a cheap option but one conversation with JJ flipped our perspectives. The DJ is such a crucial part of the wedding from ceremony to the finish a...
nd I did not realize that one bit going into my own wedding. JJ happily talked on the phone with me for over an hour when I was just meeting with DJ vendors. He was personable and very informative. We had DJ Clayton and thought he was fantastic. We got tons of compliments on the entire night's music (not just the dancing) from so many of our guests. He also handled MC duties with finesse. It's easy to look back at your wedding and think about what items you think you overspent or underspent on and your regrets about it. We spent more than we initially thought we might for a DJ but wouldn't trade it for the world. Worth every penny and definitely played a huge part in making our night as special as it was.
JJ was so easy to communicate with and answered all my questions. DJ Adrian was my DJ for the wedding. DJ Adrian was amazing!! I was so worried about the day running smoothly because I didn’t have a day of coordinator but he made things so easy...
. He answered all my questions and made changes last minute. He was an awesome DJ, he was able to pick songs that made us get up and dance and he even danced with us at one point. Everyone commented on how much fun he was and how smoothly things ran. Thank you so much for making my day special!
The communication with JJ was great during the planning process. DJ Ivan was able to make special requests happen and edited together our first dance songs. DJ Ivan did an amazing job during the wedding and kept everything running smoothly! ...
I would highly recommend Essen Entertainment!
Charles was awesome! There was always constant communication regarding our timeline, music selection and just what we expected out of our DJ. I gave him all the songs my fiancé and I wanted and he made it happen. This was one part of the weddi...
ng process that was stress free! I appreciate him and JJ so much for everything they did! HIGHLY RECOMMEND 😁😁😁
DJ Cody with Essen Entertainment was INCREDIBLE for my recent wedding. He kept the party going and had such good vibes the entire time. Even before the wedding itself, he listened to our suggestions and truly created a relationship with us, whi...
le figuring out the flow and atmosphere we wanted for our wedding. JJ Essen, as well, kept great communication and was extremely helpful throughout the entire process. I would 1000% recommend Cody as well as Essen entertainment for anyone with an upcoming event! They truly made it a night to remember!
I can’t speak highly enough of Essen Entertainment! He went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect! He is awesome at his job, everything went so smoothly, and not to mention people couldn’t stop dancing!! He is a MUST for your weddin...
g/events!
If you want a well versed DJ, who not only knows exactly how to set the vibe for your event but also help you with every small detail JJ is your guy! From the small details to the big ones and even the ones which has nothing to do with him, he ...
was the man with the answers! JJ was truly fantastic!
JJ was our wedding DJ and also played acoustics during our cocktail hour. While the groom and I didn’t get to hear him during cocktail hour several guests raves about him! He was amazing as our DJ! He knew just how to keep the party going all n...
ight!
I've known JJ for a long time, so it was a no brainer to hire him for our big day! He was so professional and communicative through the whole process. He kept everything going smoothly during the reception so we didn't have to worry about a thi...
ng! Some of our music was interesting, but he took it in stride to make sure he played the music we wanted! There was cool lighting, and our guests had a great time!! This man works his behind off to make sure your day goes smooth and you are happy! Don't hesitate to book them for your big day! You won't regret it!!
You may have planned out the perfect venue, decorations, etc, but the outcome of the actual event is at the hands of your DJ. Beyond glad we chose the Essen Team. DJ Adrian did a phenomenal job at keeping the party going, making the event all w...
e could have hoped for and more! Would highly recommend trusting these guys on your big day.
Adrian, aka DJ Smiley, was amazing!! He was very easy to work with, communicated with us throughout our wedding planning, and ensured we had the best experience throughout the night. He was able to keep the party going and helped make our nigh...
t so fun and memorable!
DJ Ivan was very professional and easy to work with. He didn't miss a single cue and read the room perfectly - the music was perfect. 100% would recommend Essen Entertainment and DJ Ivan.
DJ Ivan did such a great job with our wedding!! We went with a new orelans style reception which a bit of our guests were not familiar with but Ivan did fantastic with casually making the necessary announcements to guide those who werent used t...
o the flow of that style! Then once the dancing started it never stopped! We also used the photobooth which was a huge hit for our guests to add an extra layer of fun!!
DJ Charles was our DJ and he was absolutely amazing. The weeks coming up to the wedding he was very helpful. He had brought up things for the wedding that I hadn’t thought about like the cake cutting song, the bouquet toss, and others. I was ca...
ught up with all the other details while planning that I hadn’t thought about the smaller ones! I was able to put together some playlists of my own and he was more than willing to work with them. He played all the hits we had asked for and kept the dance floor going the whole night! He even was kind of enough to video tape my ceremony walk down for me and sent it to me. I truly appreciated that because we didn’t hire a videographer. Along with providing our DJ, they also provide me with a strong trio that I had wanted. Third Floor Strings was amazing. Amy is the owner and she was so wonderful to talk to and work through songs for the procession and the bridal procession. The strings sounded beautiful on the wedding day. 10/10! Thank you so much!
Very accommodating in the songs we wanted played, and very responsive throughout the wedding planning process. DJ Charles was great.
Thank you for such a fun time! You were professional, kept everything on pace, and plus helped us to have so much fun.
I used Essen Entertainment for our DJ services and photo booth. DJ Adrian hosted our night and was phenomenal. From the start until the end- the dance floor was packed all night. We had him follow my Spotify account playlist so that he had an i...
dea of the style we wanted and he did an amazing job! All my guests were impressed and had such a great time. Thank you so much.
The photo booth experience for my guests was 10/10. I was too busy and really didn’t utilize the photo booth but they provided copies and a book for us to keep for memories. You went above and beyond and thank you so much!
DJ Charles and JJ Essen were amazing during the wedding planning and on the day of! JJ knew that Charles would be perfect for us from the first conversation and he was absolutely right! Both JJ and Charles were very professional, accommodating ...
of our Indian customs and requirements, and made our wedding day extremely stress free. He took the time to get the pronunciations correct for our wedding party and was very flexible the day of! I highly recommend Essen Entertainment for all your future events.
Dj Ivan was amazing! Both JJ and Ivan were very professional and made my night extremely stress free. I can’t brag on DJ Ivan enough. He took the time to talk with me to make sure my reception was absolutely perfect. Can’t wait to use them for ...
future events .
Essen Entertainment was an amazing DJ vendor for our wedding! DJ Ivan was our DJ for the wedding and he did a great job!! The one thing I wanted out of a DJ was to make sure that everyone was always dancing and he did just that! I had guests te...
ll me they never left the dance floor and we also received so many compliments about the music he played. Everyone loved the mix of genres and classics! From the beginning, JJ was extremely helpful and gave us very detailed information about their services and what to expect. They also did a great job at communicating whenever we would text or email them. I definitely recommend Essen Entertainment
I cannot say enough great things about JJ with Essen Entertainment. He deserves well over 5 stars. He made the day perfect! From our first phone meeting to the wedding day was amazing! He was well prepared for the big day and so profession...
al. Everyone loved the music played. We had such a fun time and he got everyone pumped for dancing when the floor opened! The day was magical. If you are ever in need of a dj, JJ is the way to go! Best Day Ever!
JJ is incredible! Organized, informative, and prompt from day one. During our 14 months of planning together, I never felt like I was left hanging or forgotten. He’s got a lot of good insight to offer and sticks to his word. You can count on JJ...
for not only perfecting his DJ and lighting services, but also keeping your big day rolling on schedule.
JJ was AWESOME at our wedding day. From our first phone call, I knew that he was going to be a great DJ. He guided us how many songs we need for each event such as dinner and dancing, and got everyone on their feet. He stayed on schedule and ke...
pt the flow of the day going. Every guest in my wedding loved him and I highly recommended him as the DJ.
We cannot recommend Essen Entertainment enough!
From our very first phone call I knew he was going to be our pick! He helped put together a timeline of events for the big day and made sure everything stayed on track the day of. He was professi...
onal, showed up early and we didn’t have to worry about a thing! I had numerous compliments about him and the “special dances” he chose. Even our wedding coordinator wanted his information to urge future brides to hire him at their venue.
Our package also included the photo booth which our guests LOVED! The night went by so fast but he kept the party going by judging the crowd snd playing songs to keep everyone dancing.
Thank-you JJ for easing some of the stress on our big day!
We booked JJ for our New Years Eve wedding with a very specific idea for music in mind. We wanted something that brought us back to the 50s and 60s with classic jazz big band sound but also did not want to put people to sleep. After consulting ...
with JJ we knew we were making the right choice. He listened to us about what we were wanting and generated a wonderful song list and offered tons of helpful advice. He also kept the pace of the wedding going properly, calling attention and moving people to the dance floor as if it were on que. He is very reliable and very good at what he does. If you need a Dj for your wedding look no further than this man he is incredible and you will not be disappointed!
Great DJ! Easy to work with and kept our wedding fun! Highly recommend !
Cathy
Max was absolutely amazing. He was very attentive and worked with us every step of the way and ALWAYS had our guests out on the dance floor. Truly was an amazing time with him.
Due to COVID I did not meet JJ prior to my wedding. All of our communication prior to the wedding was via phone calls, email, and text. JJ was always super responsive and got back to me in a timely manner which I appreciated! He was super frien...
dly over the phone and very helpful! He followed up with me the week of the wedding just to go over everything again to make sure we were on the same page, very professional! LOVED our experience the day of. Everyone had a great time on the dance floor, and said they really enjoyed the songs he played. 10/10 would recommend!
JJ was honestly one of the people that made my COVID wedding so absolutely incredible and I couldn't have imagined picking a different DJ. We had been planning our wedding since May of 2019 so COVID wasn't even a thing at that point. The first ...
time I spoke with JJ we ended up talking for 2 hours with him helping with so many question, and that was 1+ years before the wedding even happened. Fast forward to the week of the wedding, he helped keep me calm and sane. He reassured me, he played literally anything we could ask of him to help our small reception stay fun, he even went and got a fan for me and kept it at his booth in order for me to sneak away and cool down.
If you want a DJ that doesn't just care about the music but cares about you are a couple, you cannot go wrong with JJ. I will recommend him to everyone and again could not have imagined our wedding without him!!
JJ was so great to work with, it was definitely an easy sell from our first conversation with him. He was super knowledgeable, friendly and easy to communicate with. He gave us such great resources to help aid in figuring out what music we want...
ed and asked us great questions about things we hadn't thought about. DJ Ivan was hyping us up since the first call we had with him. He was offering any help he could and had a great playlist for our wedding. He was also a great MC keeping the night flowing. Everyone had a great time dancing! I would definitely recommend JJ and his team for a successful night!
We used Essen Entertainment to DJ my wedding in November and they were phenomenal! JJ was really good at communicating and DJ London was great!! She was energetic, tailored the music to our requests and helped us build out a timeline. I would h...
ighly recommend them!
JJ Essen was such a fun addition to our wedding vendors!! He has so much joy and fantastic energy! We were fortunate enough to have him sing and play acoustic guitar for our cocktail hour which our guests loved and he is so talented! JJ was sup...
er professional and such a great person to work with! He kept the party going and people at our wedding on the dance floor! Truly an amazing DJ for your wedding!!
Book this vendor! From the beginning when we had our initial phone call with JJ, to being assigned DJ Gene, everything was great! DJ Gene was amazing...we ended up having a smaller crowd than planned due to COVID, but Gene kept the party going!...
He was so accommodating and made sure everything was to our liking throughout the night. He was very responsive on emails and easy to work with! I highly recommend Essen Entertainment and DJ Gene!
Essen Entertainment was assigned to us as our DJ in our inclusive package at The Carriage House in Conroe, and boy are we so happy they did!
JJ has an extremely organized and easy approach on planning the entertainment for your wedding. Commu...
nication was excellent and we never once felt in the dark while getting ready for our big day!
DJ Charles absolutely nailed it! He showed up and made sure our music for our ceremony was all set up and so perfect! He then took the party over to cocktail hour where he set up an additional speaker for our guests to be inside and outside. We also had a list for him for dinner and the reception. He did an exceptional job at blending our music as well as guests requested music. He made it an absolute blast! We had many guests come up to us saying it was the most fun wedding they had ever been to, we thank DJ Charles for that!!
Thank you Essen Entertainment for bringing extreme professionalism and fun to our wedding!
My husband and I hired Essen Entertainment for our wedding DJ, and let me just say, JJ Essen was absolutely amazing! We had such a great time with an amazing playlist that kept everyone dancing all night! I would highly recommend him for any of...
your DJ needs! He was so helpful throughout the whole process. His personality put it over the top-super friendly and easy to talk to, and he was always more than happy to answer any questions I had PLUS super quick to respond. Again, I would HIGHLY recommend!
DJ London was wonderful! She went above and beyond to make sure that our wedding was not only fun, but progressed smoothly. The company was entirely accommodating of our requests and prompt with their communication. We loved working with Essen...
Entertainment!
After our first conversation with JJ, we knew we wanted him to be our DJ for our wedding!! JJ has a TON of experience, so he made amazing suggestions on how to keep the night flowing. He provided a robust song list and reception activity ideas ...
which helped us build a successful timeline for the evening. There was never a dull moment during the reception, and our guests are still talking about how much fun they had!! He's also a great MC - making announcements, directing guests between ceremony & reception... guests always knew what was coming next. JJ was very easy to work with too. We had several conversations during the planning process and a final detailed run-down the week of the wedding – we found this extremely helpful! If you're looking to have a fantastic party, look no further!!! Thanks for making our night a great success :)
Brent was the best DJ we could have asked for. Before the wedding, he was quick to respond to any concerns, but it was during the reception where he really shined. We tried to refrain from being too restrictive with the playlist, and it paid of...
f. Brent checked in with me often, making sure I was happy with the selection and keeping the party on track. We received many compliments from our guests and he played something for everyone. My uncles do a lot of BBQ cook-offs and hire DJs, but were so impressed that they requested his contact information. Everybody was on the dance floor, and everyone had an amazing time. Thank you Brent!! We'll be sure to keep you in mind for any future events!
ESSEN ENTERTAINMENT WAS AMAZING! We had to change our date twice due to Covid (so 3 different dates) and JJ was so accommodating and literally catered to our every need! Thank you so much!!
With love,
MR. and MRS. PEREZ
I cannot stress how important it is to have a DJ that will work with you, walk you through your vision, and execute on your big day! JJ was the first person to actually walk us through what could happen on our wedding day detail by detail. He l...
aid out a timeline that gave me the moment of OH! WE ARE GETTING MARRIED! INSTANTLY All of the butterflies! He made me SO excited for our big day just by pointing out small details that we could have at our ceremony and reception. JJ did an outstanding job with our wedding! Everything from the exact song selection for our ceremony to the reception was perfect. He supplied lapel mics for my now husband and for the officiant so we did not have to worry about supplying those. He perfectly timed the music for our ceremony, and I was thrilled with the sound quality. Being a COVID bride, we were worried about people having fun at our wedding. This was NOT an issue. People still got up and danced with their masks on and it did not make an ounce of difference in how much fun we had. He has a lot to do with this. People had a BLAST! JJ called and walked us through our final details the week of and was very open to our vision. He had wonderful suggestions and made our big day as amazing as it could have been. He was hands on playing the shoe game as well as the anniversary dance. He asked the couples who had been married the longest to give us marriage advice, which was sweet an unexpected. He is highly professional yet open, warm, funny and talented! We highly recommend JJ for your upcoming wedding!
DJ Brent was professional, on time and so helpful in preparing us for the event. He made the process seamless, classy and enjoyable. There was a fun game he had everyone participate in and kept the nig!ht happy and people dancing. He worked ...
with my pianist for the ceremony, and when the pianist needed a little extra volume to be heard in the courtyard for cocktail hour, he set him up with a microphone and speaker!! That was over and above. Thanks Essen Entertainment for your invaluable help
DJ Jerry did an amazing job to help celebrate our special day. Had the guests on their feet dancing the night away from start to finish.
JJ was very communicative and thorough during the planning process for our wedding. When the big day came, we did not have to worry about a thing! We knew we could trust him to do everything he had promised without question and we were not disa...
ppointed. JJ met and exceeded all of our expectations and made our special day so perfect, from the start of the ceremony to the end of the reception. Thank you so much for everything, JJ!
Hands down can not say enough great things about this company! Jerry was our DJ and he made sure to go over all the key points and the songs that we truly wanted to hear! He kept the dance floor going and the energy flowing! He coordinated with...
our wedding planner and it was all so seamless! Everyone who attended asked when our next party was so we could relive the night! To say our guests including ourselves had a blast is an understatement! Thank you JJ for pairing us with the best DJ for our wants and needs!!
JJ Essen was by far our favorite vendor to work with! From the very first phone call with him, we knew immediately that JJ was the one for our wedding. He was always more than helpful in all of our wedding questions, he was always so kind to us...
. He was always there to help out with all of our needs to ensure we had the perfect wedding. He knows exactly what he is doing, and it was great to listen to his expertise advice and make appropriate rearrangements. JJ was very professional on the day of and made sure things went smoothly and put out a good energy! His voice and tone just makes everyone like him. We couldn’t have been more happier or lucky to have JJ at our wedding, it was the best decision. Look no further, you will not be disappointed with JJ!!
DJ Brent is fantastic! Before the wedding, he checked in on us to see if we needed any help choosing music / wedding vibes. Planning a wedding during COVID was not ideal, but Brent really tried to work with us. He reached out to his DJ friends ...
to gather ideas for us. We ended up having alternative activities to minimize dance floor time; and our activities were a real hit! On the wedding day, Brent regularly checked in on us to see if we needed anything. Really great guy! Very funny too!
From my first conversation with JJ at Essen Entertainment, I knew we would be in good hands. JJ is so professional and always quick to respond. My daughter’s wedding was postponed twice due to the pandemic, and JJ was very flexible in reschedul...
ing. Our DJ for the wedding was Ivan. Ivan made certain to find out not only what my daughter and her (now) husband wanted him to play, but also anything they specifically did not want. When Ivan was setting up for the wedding, something shorted in the sound board, and fried his laptop. Ever the professional, Ivan had a backup computer with him. Essen Entertainment also provided a photo booth operated by Javier. That turned out to be a huge hit! I highly recommend JJ and Essen Entertainment, DJ Ivan, and Javier for your wedding or other event!
JJ was the absolute best DJ!! The guests at our wedding were all raving about how great of a job he did! He can read your crowd and know exactly what kind of music to play to keep everyone on the dance floor and having a great time. Our photobo...
oth through Essen Entertainment also ended up being a huge hit! Highly recommend!!
Our wedding was perfect thanks to all of our vendors especially Ivan our DJ. He fulfilled all of our needs and did a fantastic job. I thoroughly enjoyed the music he played (off the hip) so to speak throughout the evening. I recommend Ivan ...
to anyone!
We had DJ Leon and he was FANTASTIC! We had to reschedule our wedding, due to COVID, and he made it a memorable evening. Leading up to our wedding he would ensure we had everything we wanted and more! He was prompt with his responses, helped us...
manage our time line and provided helpful tips and advice to ensure our evening would run smoothly. At the reception he kept our guests dancing all night long. I would highly recommend DJ Leon for your wedding.
JJ was the best DJ we could have asked for. He not only took our input, but he also used his expertise to know what will get people on the dance floor and keep them there. He had the ultimate challenge of being the emcee and also making the par...
ty just what we wanted during COVID. It was truly the most perfect party, we got the music we wanted and favorites that we wouldn't have even thought of. He kept the flow of our wedding perfectly, making sure the schedule was flowing well and freestyling it when needed. I couldn't recommend a more professional, more thoughtful, more reliable, or more fun DJ for your wedding. Highly highly recommend!
We used Essen Entertainment a few weeks ago for our wedding and we could not be happier!! Justin (the owner) was amazing. He was very professional, very thorough, and made us feel very confident and comfortable. DJ Charles did our wedding and h...
e was equally as amazing. Everyone was dancing ALL night and EVERYONE loved the music. We had multiple guests’ inquire as to who was doing our music and how we found them. We HIGHLY recommend Essen Entertainment for any wedding or event!
This man is simply amazing.
He is a perfect professional. He listened to our requests extremely well (starting the party with “drip drip” by Cardi B was a risk that he took with us, and I can honestly say there was never a point in the night in...
which the dance floor wasn’t going crazy! We honestly think he is great person!
JJ was incredible! We were so glad to have him as our wedding DJ. He is so enthusiastic and easy to get along with. He has a lot of experience and that really showed through with how organized and confident he was. We had to reschedule our wedd...
ing due to an unexpected situation, and he worked with us to accommodate our changes with no hesitation. Best part about having JJ as our DJ was hearing all the compliments our guest provided about his live singing during cocktail hour. We highly recommend adding his live singing in your event package. He had no problems working with all our other vendors and had no problems working with our guests when they requested songs. Our dance floor was alive the whole night because JJ kept our guests engaged. We never left the dance floor!!! His professionalism easily gives him a 5 star rating as a DJ. Thank you JJ for making our wedding extremely fun and unforgettable!!!
Brent did a FANTASTIC job at our twice-changed wedding (thanks Coronavirus). He was so professional, made the whole process smooth and easy, and enjoyed having him there at our wedding. I can’t recommend this company and Brent enough.
When I first submitted an inquiry for our DJ, I was contacted that same day. JJ was unbelievably helpful and was able to help us coordinate a timeline for our wedding. It was reassuring to know that he's done this a thousand times before. Our D...
J was Ivan and he was awesome. Kept in touch with my wife and I throughout the whole process. Was on time, helped us with our playlist and any of our other needs. I'd recommend these guys to everyone's wedding! I'm grateful to JJ and Ivan for making our special day fun and stress free!
JJ is awesome!! He really does a great job hyping up the crowd and plays the perfect music to her the guests and everyone dancing! Thank you for the great experience JJ!
JJ was an amazing DJ! He was extremely easy to keep in contact with (even during the COVID pandemic). We were able to personalize our night to make it perfect for us! Our guest had a blast, and I would recommend JJ to anyone!
JJ was absolutely incredible! Not only did he do an amazing job on the day of the wedding, he helped us create a wedding timeline before the day and even helped us emotionally when we felt pretty down during the whole second wave of Covid. Sinc...
e we decided to power through, he gave us great advice on enjoying our wedding day despite everything else going on and he helped make our day extra special! He did an amazing job entertaining our guests even through social distancing and helped us every step of the way! He is a great guy!!! We would 100% recommend!!!
JJ killed it! From the ceremony to cocktail hour to the reception it all went super smoothly and we even got compliments on his live singing. JJ called us well in advance of the wedding to talk us through the process and even helped me plan a l...
ittle extra surprise for my bride. If I ever need a DJ again I know who to call.
Ivan kept up with the schedule all night. He also knew how to get the party going! You could tell he can read the crowd well and played song types they responded to! He did a great job and was very nice!
Essen Entertainment was extremely easy to work with. They had every option we needed. We were paired with DJ Brent, and he did an amazing job for us. We were somewhat ill-prepared for reception timing since we planned everything ourselves, but ...
Brent was able to work with us before the big day and line everything up. DJ Brent and his partner made sure we had everything we needed...food, first drink, and kept checking on us throughout the night. Highly recommend!!!
The personalized song JJ created for us was amazing! And DJ Ivan and DJ Scott did amazing with hyping everyone up and performing! Everything turned out perfect!
J.J. is seriously the DJ you want at your wedding and let me tell you why.
From the moment my husband and I began working with J.J., our experience was absolutely positive. J.J. is incredibly attentive, quickly responsive, professional, per...
sonable, punctual, and visibly passionate about working with people and giving them an extraordinary experience. I can say first hand, like any other bride who has planned a wedding, that putting your effort, faith, money, time, and trust in a vendor can be concerning and initially scary.
With that said, if you want to invest in a DJ that is going to give you an all around fantastic experience (including music, dancing, a photo booth, a photo book, a gobo, lights, etc.) hands down, my husband and I recommend choosing J.J. He will help make your magical day even more memorable!
Brent was a one of kind DJ who truly made our wedding day special. He was very patient and fun with our guests and made it an all around good time for everyone! From when I first spoke to him, to the day of, I knew we were going to be taken car...
e of! You guys did not disappoint and we will definitely recommend to friends who are next in line for the big day! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!
From the first phone call with DJ Essen, our experience with his company has been nothing short of perfection. Perfect service, perfect communication, and perfect timing. DJ Brent made our special day even more special! He was attentive, detail...
ed-oriented, considerate, and SO helpful! We were blown away by how thoughtful he was the entire day/evening! We would GLADLY hire DJ Essen and DJ Brent for another special because they made it so effortless and fun! We are truly grateful to their wonderful service and business!
We are so thankful for JJ! He did an amazing job keeping the energy on the dance floor! It only took one phone conversation with him to know that he was going to be the DJ for us! We told him how important the dancing aspect of the night was fo...
r us and by bringing everyone together for a group picture he really set the tone for the night by getting everybody out there! I absolutely would recommend him to anyone that asks! Thank you JJ for your kindness through the music selection process and your energy on wedding day!
JJ was great! Very helpful! We selected our professional, bridal march, recessional, and first dances songs. We told JJ the genres we love to listen to and he put together a great night! Full of laughs and dancing. I was worried that’s not a lo...
t of people would dance, but the dance floor was full! He was very flexible ghat night as well. We moved a couple things up during the night and he accommodated. Definitely would recommend him to others!
Thank you JJ for making our wedding party so much fun! We were so fortunate to be able to work with JJ, the owner of Essen Entertainment. JJ was readily available and super responsive to all of our questions, and provided great suggestions as w...
ell! JJ worked with our family friend who helped MC part of our wedding, and did a phenomenal job. All our family and friends loved the music he played, and he was so engaging throughout the entire evening. Thank you JJ for making our wedding reception so memorable!
As soon as you get on the initial consultation with JJ you know that he's an expert on wedding entertainment. We ended up using him to play guitar during the ceremony, sing during the cocktail hour and then DJ during the reception. He's extr...
emely talented! He kept the dance floor going and everyone gave high compliments on the music. Highly recommend!
Absolutely the best! Essen Entertainment and Dj Leon made the most important day of my life an unforgettable one. Dj Leon was very professional, he played every song I requested. The best of all is that he kept us dancing all night. I have had ...
several calls from family members saying that they really enjoyed the music and that makes me so happy. Thank you Dj Leon! Thank you Essen Entertainment!
Dj Leon did an amazing job at my cousins wedding, he was there on time and kept us dancing all night. Thank you Essen Entertainment and Dj Leon for such a wonderful night, very recommended!
We were lucky enough to enlist JJ's services to be the DJ for our wedding day. JJ was very generous with his time in helping us plan out our celebration, and took care to understand what was important to us. He gave suggestions based on his exp...
ertise, but was careful to make sure the celebration went off exactly how we wanted. Overall I would definitely recommend JJ for anyone needing a DJ!
DJ Brian Ring is awesome!! He handled my nephew’s wedding on New Year’s Day and did a fantastic job! He keep the party on schedule and made sure everyone had fun. His silky voice had everyone’s attention and will be really wonderful on the vide...
o that they’ll watch for many years to come. Most people don’t really realize that the DJ can make or break your party - so go with the best - Brian Ring!
Hiring Essen Entertainment was a great experience for us! JJ spent countless hours with us on the phone going over event details and providing a list of most popular wedding songs for us to use as a base. He was easily accessible throughout the...
entire process and we were able to meet with our wedding DJ, Brent, before the event to go over our wedding vision for music. Brent totally killed it and we had the dance floor packed the entire night! Brent even checked in with my husband and I throughout the event and made sure everything was OK and that we had everything we needed. Highly recommend!
DJ London was the DJ at my husband’s retirement party & she did an incredible job! She was on time, set up was beautiful, & all of our guests really enjoyed her entertainment! Essen Entertainment was a wonderful company to work with & will defi...
nitely be using them again for future events!
Great DJ! He was very accommodating, professional, and outgoing! He knew how to get the crowd dancing. I wanted to have a specific song list but ensured me that he would be able to get people dancing and he sure did. He played different songs f...
rom my
List but that was okay because everyone had so much fun and he knew how to keep them happy! I definitely recommend him!!
How many reviews have you read so far planning for your dream day? I had no idea how many I would read, which to trust, etc. There are so many!! I am not one to write reviews; however, there are certain vendors that the reviews stood out above ...
the rest for my December 2019 wedding. I am gleefully able to attest to Essen Entertainment’s superior rating!
J.J. Essen – words cannot describe, songs cannot convey how passionate this man is about his career. He is incredibly professional, extremely prompt in replying to text/e-mails, and listens well to the client. JJ took time to “cut” music for our walk out songs, first dance, etc. and made sure that everything was perfect. I really appreciated the time he took for this. Additionally, he is so seasoned in the business and this was my first time planning a wedding… things that he thought of that had yet to cross my mind – very much appreciated. He was booked for an event on the night of my wedding, yet he listened and paired me with the perfect DJ --- D.J. Brent
D.J Brent – He is perfect! We had a phone interview before our wedding and he asked me so many thoughtful questions on what I envisioned, song choices, and reviewed the songs that J.J. had previously “cut” for me, etc. Y’all, we arrived to the reception and he was the first smiling face we saw. Brent asked us for our drink order and brought it to us while everyone was lining up…. my husband and I were overwhelmed with the thoughtfulness and sincerity. He made the night so much fun! My dad loved his song selection and he really made our wedding reception flow incredibly well. I highly recommend him!
Overall, if you are looking for an affordable, trustworthy, professional, and fun DJ service (plus more), I would HIGHLY recommend JJ Essen Entertainment.
JJ is one of a kind! He was hands down an awesome DJ. You only not get a DJ but you also get an MC. And to me I feel every event needs one. He is like a planner and an entainer. He went through every detail of the day from start to finish askin...
g questions about certain things we are having at our wedding. He was on time for our meetings, has a quick response when I would text him about something, and if I needed advice and he would tell me what he thought based on his experience. Not only did we have JJ as our dj but we also hired him to write us a song based on our love story for our first dance. Let me tell you he did not disappoint. The music he played was awesome and everyone was dancing. I would definitely would recommend JJ and his team for any event! Thanks JJ we had a great time!
JJ and his team are wonderful to work with! Each designated DJ is fully equipped for our clients and to have their guest fully enjoy the reception. As a coordinator, it is very important to have a DJ that is easy to work with, is a team-player,...
and has the prime focus for our clients; the bride and groom! You will be very happy to book JJ and his team!
We loved having JJ as our wedding DJ so much!! Our guests were blown away by his acoustic set during cocktail hour. He then played the perfect variety of songs to keep our guests happy on the dance floor. Our dance floor was packed all night lo...
ng!! JJ really took the time to get to know us and what exactly we were wanting for music for the entire night as well as helping us smooth out the timeline with great suggestions. He really made the night flow wonderfully and we highly recommend him!!
DJ Ivan was awesome!!! We highly recommend him. Essen entertainment had great communication throughout the planning process, arrived on time and delivered every song we requested. DJ Ivan was very professional and accommodating to each request....
He are so impressed with his ability to ensure that we had all the reggae songs (most of which he didn't know) required for our wedding. He even went as far as googling our names to ensure he pronounced them right (the only one out of all of vendors to do so ahead of time).Thank you so much for making our reception very memorable!
Brian Ring was awesome, His music knowledge and timing is perfect. He has a great voice for announcing upcoming events and gets everyone in place. Thanks Brian for your DJ Service.
My husband and I hired Essen Entertainment after seeing their wonderful reviews and by recommendation from our venue. After our first conversation with J.J., we knew we made the right decision. We were given Brent for our big day and we couldn'...
t have been happier! I had a very specific song that I wanted to walk down the aisle to and after working out the details with Brent, I received the mixed track and it exceeded all of my expectations! I highly recommend J.J. and Brent and the entire Essen Entertainment team!
Thanks to JJ, Scott, and Brent for being so accommodating through some pretty major coinages to our wedding. Brent and Scott did a great job guiding our ceremony and reception. Super professional and very attentive. I would highly recommend bo...
oking through Essen Entertainment.
Dj Charles was the best Dj I’ve ever had the privilege of watching work. He exceeded our best expectations. His ability to speak and understand both Hispanic and American culture was crucial for my wife and I’s wedding. Can’t recommend him and ...
Essen Entertainment enough.
DJ Brent was awesome! He reached out to us months before hand asking for a playlist, which I appreciated as it was not a last-minute ask. He also used that playlist to get the "vibe" of our wedding and chose some other really great songs during...
the dinner portion of our wedding - music for which we had not picked out.
We also asked for additional microphones during the ceremony as we were going to have someone say a prayer, and two separate people doing the ceremony. He bought the extra microphones we needed, no questions asked!
We LOVED JJ!! His professional yet personable personality was one of the reasons that we chose him for our wedding! He was organized and sent us information well in advance so there wasn’t any last minute song decisions to make. We also valued...
his insight into how to really make the reception stand out and we can’t say how many times our guests said they enjoyed the music and dancing and that the dj really knew how to get people on the dance floor! Did we mention he also did an intimate acoustic set for us during cocktail hour?? JJ has an AMAZING voice and it provided that extra touch we were desiring! Hands down JJ was fantastic and we highly recommend him!
JJ made the night awesome! We had a great time, and Charles was great to work with and see work!
JJ is one of a kind! What you get with him and his team isn't just a DJ and MC who will play music and make announcements. He's like a wedding planner and entertainer. He will walk through every detail of the day, providing helpful suggestions ...
and asking questions for your vision. I set up a call with him to discuss packages and pricing and I was SO impressed. He didn't just give me prices, what's included and the generic sell. He started off by walking me through every detail of the wedding day from pre-ceremony to the send off, asking about songs or what plans we had for every part of the wedding. He gave super helpful suggestions and plans for options. He also told me about some of his special touches that he likes to do for each wedding. He's been doing this for 16 years so he's very experienced and super organized. Then we discussed my fiance's and my vision for the day and what he could offer for what price. His prices are very competitive and fair. Lastly, we discussed his mission to make every wedding what each couple dreams of and really emphasized his devotion to customer service. He truly cares! After our call I had some follow up questions, which he was able to answer immediately via phone call. He's open and available for you and just a genuine and kind person.
JJ was super quick to respond to my first message and from about 5 minutes into our conversation I knew I wanted to book him! He was SO helpful with tips on how to make things go smooth at the wedding and he also stepped up with my wedding coor...
dinator had to leave!
He played all the music we loved and even coordinated with a singer we had come to sing our song. He also offered multiple other things that we wanted like the uplighting and the photo booth!
The photo booth was such a huge hit and our pictures turned out great! Brent was so helpful with our guests!!
I’d book JJ a hundred times over, he’s professional, compassionate, and makes this part of your wedding planning stress free!! He was by far my best vendor!
Amazing DJ!! Responded to all my texts, calls and emails. Super friendly and truly takes the time to listen and understand your music needs for both the ceremony and reception. I loved every single moment!!
Essen Entertainment was wonderful! Each contact was personal and not a form email, we really felt in control, yet guided by experts. DJ Jerry was a blast at our wedding and really got the night going! Our wedding had a few semi-last minute chan...
ges and I never felt as if we were putting DJ Jerry out, he was excited to make our evening work. I wholeheartedly recommend Both Essen Entertainment and DJ Jerry to ANYONE looking to make their wedding perfect.
Brian Ring is the man!!! This DJ absolutely went above and beyond for our special day. A week prior to the wedding he made sure we were on the same page and he pretty much walked me through the entire reception. All of his advice and ways of do...
ing things were spot on and extremely helpful. He did everything he could to make sure our night was perfect, and it definitely was. I highly recommend using him!! You will not regret it.
JJ was our DJ at our wedding on November 16th and he was so amazing! He played all of our favorite songs and really kept the crowd entertained and on the dance floor. He was so energetic and friendly and we are so happy we chose him to help on ...
our special day! Thank for for everything JJ! We really appreciate you!
DJ Ivan was awesome and played the variety of music that we wanted. Everyone was on the dancefloor all night, and I still have guests telling me that it was "the party of the century"! Other than a minor miscommunication on ceremony needs / wha...
t they provided for ceremony as far as microphones go, DJ Essen (the owner) and DJ Ivan were great, helping us find the right music for the right moments.
While screening vendors in the beginning, I called DJ Essen for a quote. He took the time to talk about the wedding day and helped me organize my thoughts and desires (which were a jumbled mess) into a clear vision - the first time I could picture my wedding day. Let me tell you, I got the feels really hard in that moment and knew that this was the company for me. I highly recommend them - they genuinely care about making your day perfect.
What a fun night. Dj Jerry was awesome. He kept our crowd dancing all night long. He interacted very well with our guest and never missed a beat when it came to announcements or toasts or anything of that sort. My little cousin was there and at...
some point during the night, he had let him get up behind the Dj booth and let him do some scratches. Which he thinks was the most awesome thing ever and now wants a Dj booth set up for Christmas so he can pursue his new dream of being a Dj when he grows up. Thank you so much for keeping our party crowd going and making our night fun and filled with music. Javier, the Photo Booth ROCKED. We now have sooo many incredibly funny and awesome pictures that we got to look at in our scrap book the next morning. They're priceless and something that we will cherish forever. If you are considering whether or not to have a Photo Booth for your wedding, DO IT. It was entirely worth it. JJ, thank you for taking the time out and having an initial consultation with me when I had found y'alls info on the Knot. I had made my mind up before we had ended our conversation that Essen Entertainment was going to be our pick.
Essen Entertainment made my daughters wedding spectacular! They were very professional and fun ! The photo booth was also a big hit . We are very glad we chose this company .
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J.J. Essen has performed at over 2000 weddings in his 20+ year career. He has established himself as one of the most popular wedding entertainers in Texas by offering what most don't...Award Winning DJ/MC & Live Music services...combined with a stellar level of professionalism. J.J. has a Music Business Degree from Belmont University & now performs at private events full time. Essen Entertainment has grown every year & our success is largely based on the dedication & passion J.J. Essen has for his work and his clients. This quality has been instilled into our entire team!
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