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Based in the great state of Texas, Essen Entertainment provides Industry Award Winning wedding services and has set itself apart as one of the TOP RATED WEDDING VENDORS in the state!
Their mission is to be fully committed to your event’s success by being hyper-focused on every detail, great and small, to make sure it has every opportunity to be the BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE!
This business is led by founder J.J. Essen. He has worked in the entertainment industry for more than 3 decades and has performed at over 2850 weddings! In combination with an amazing team, they have become one of The Knot’s most popular vendors!
SERVICES AVAILABLE INCLUDE
DJ/MC
* A professional, experienced, well dressed, & on time DJ/MC ( Bilingual available)
* Access to a music library second to none...any song, anyone, anytime
* Unlimited phone/text/email support
* State of Art Sound Equipment ( Ceremony, Cocktail, and Reception)
* Dazzling dance floor lighting
* Wireless Lapel and Handheld Microphones
* Travel, Setup & Break down
PHOTOBOOTH
*UNLIMITED PRINTS!
*Accommodates up to 10 guests per photo!
*Professional Photo Booth attendant!
*Customized branding & design
*Variety of backdrop colors to choose from
*Wide array of costume props
*Online photo gallery
*GIF emailed or uploaded to social media
*Keepsake photo album
*Delivery, setup, & removal
LIVE MUSIC
Solo Acoustic Guitar/Vocal, Strings, Harpist, Piano, Guitar Instrumental, & Mariachi
Ask about their Wireless LED Uplights, Custom Gobo Monograms, Marque Letters, Audio Guestbook, Dancing on a Cloud, Cold Sparks, Foam Glow Sticks, Confetti Canons & More!
THE DIFFERENCE
Experience, Professionalism, Communication, Consistency, & Quality of overall Services.
They are not “Club DJ’s.” Each member of The Essen Entertainment Team has anywhere from 10 to 30 years of experience IN THE WEDDING INDUSTRY, having performed at over 12,000 weddings and 50,000 events combined.
Alongside a plethora of expertise, Essen Entertainment is fully dedicated to providing the very best PRE EVENT 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.
They are available 7 days a week to help you with song selection, timeline development, and any thing else whatsoever. You can utilize their knowledge to help make your day exactly the way you want it!
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Equipment
- Audio/Visual Equipment
- Sound Equipment
Music Genres
- African
- Arabic
- Bollywood
- Caribbean
- Celtic
- Classical
Music Services
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
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Essen Entertainment received high praise from multiple reviewers for their DJ services at weddings. Reviewers highlighted the exceptional professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to keep the dance floor lively throughout the night. DJ JJ, DJ Brian, DJ Ivan, and DJ Max were specifically commended for their communication, playlist curation, adaptability to last-minute changes, and dedication to making each wedding unforgettable. The inclusion of photobooth services and string trios added an extra element of fun and enjoyment for guests, making Essen Entertainment a highly recommended choice for couples looking for a memorable wedding experience.Review photos
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Luis was an amazing DJ , very easy to work with and overall was such a great DJ! He was so nice and knew exactly what to do! EVERYONE was on the dance floor & didn’t want the night to end. Essen entertainment is the company to go with!! Book now!
DJ Essen was phenomenal! From the very first call to discuss what we were envisioning he made us feel like he’s known us for years! He is thoughtful and intentional with his recommendations and his calls! He has had many years of experience that we had no doubt he knew what was best and what would get our guests onto the dance floor! He was wonderful and we are so happy he was part of our special day!
DJ Max was the best, he made our wedding so perfect and special! 10/10 absolutely would recommend!
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Great communication throughout the entire process. DJ Brian did an amazing job keeping the party going.
JJ was AMAZING! From start to finish. Super easy to communicate with and always had the answers to my questions. We booked DJ services and photobooth with them and they exceeded our expectations. JJ kept the dance floor going and even changed up the playlist as he went through the night to keep it going. 10\10 recommend!!
We couldn’t have been happier having JJ DJ our wedding! From the start, he was incredibly responsive, which made the planning process so much smoother. He provided a fantastic starting playlist that really captured the vibe we were going for, and it made it so easy to curate the perfect soundtrack for our day.
On the wedding day, he absolutely kept the party going—the dance floor was packed the entire night! We had so many guests come up to us to say how much fun they were having and how much they loved the music.
If you’re looking for a DJ who’s professional, easy to work with, and can truly bring the energy, we highly recommend JJ. Thank you for helping make our wedding so memorable!
JJ was the life of the party and brought such a fun vibe to our wedding. He had great ideas for photo opportunities and really knew how to work the crowd. 10/10 would recommend.
Starting out, we had the strings trio for our ceremony, and they were absolutely amazing! As I walked up to the door (as the bride), I heard them playing and I immediately smiled because I knew it was a perfect addition to the day! Karen and the strings trio did amazing!
Next we had DJ Brian for our cocktail hour and reception. He did amazing! He was energetic and enthusiastic! He made sure names were correctly said and that everyone was excited for things coming up. I (the bride) had a last minute song change that I texted him to see if it would be possible to change with my dad. He made it happen and it was perfect. He did anything we asked and gave us lots of instruction with what was going to happen. He truly was the best!
DJ Ivan MC'ed our wedding. He did a fantastic job keeping everything on schedule, brought energy to the wedding party introductions, and kept our dance floor full the whole night! Thanks!!
Great experience with Essen entertainment. Very good comminication prior to and during the event. Our venue had some complications with AV equipment, but they did really well adapting to it. Max was really good to work with and knew how to match the energy in the room pretty well. Was a great wedding with great music!
DJ Scott did a PERFECT job on our wedding day! He did a phone call with us about a month out and took time to ask important questions and get all the details ironed out. I provided him with a list of about 15 “must plays” and 5 to avoid and he was able to sense out the vibe perfectly. I really appreciate the time he spent getting to know us as a couple and working to make our day run smoothly. I cannot recommend Scott enough!
We are so thankful that JJ was our wedding DJ! He did a fantastic job and kept the dance floor packed the whole night! JJ was amazing throughout the whole process. He always responded very quickly and clearly. He was professional, but also so fun to work with. Music and our playlists were so important to me, and JJ made my every wish come true. I also had several announcements and shout-outs that I’d asked him to make for particular songs, and he made all of them which made our guests feel so special. He was totally on top of the timeline and helped the entire wedding go flawlessly. We couldn’t have dreamed of a better DJ and are so grateful to JJ and his extraordinary skills and expertise. Thank you so much, JJ! Love, Mr. and Mrs. File
They were so wonderful to work with. Very kind and made our day very special.
I never knew how just much a DJ would impact my wedding day. JJ went above and beyond for my day starting from our very first conversation. He worked with me to make his services easily available for me and always communicated promptly and efficiently. He was very thorough with advising me on song choices and made a specific edit for my bridal march per request. He even helped assess and gave advice on my timeline since I didn’t have a coordinator. All in all, he went above and beyond and is worth every penny.
JJ wasw great to work with. Made the day flow seamlessly! Highly recommend!
Fabulous JJ the DJ!! We hired JJ based on his reputation and we were so happy we did! He really brought the FUN to our event along with class and professionalism. Our event wasn’t a wedding, but I think it was even more challenging to run than a wedding as he had to play different types of music at different times and introduce speakers at different times interspersed with music. He had a great awareness of the crowd and what to play when, when to speak, etc. Communication leading up to our event and throughout the night was so good!! He really cared and wanted to understand what our event was, what the crowd would be like, etc. He listened and delivered!! The best part, of course, was when we finally got to the dancing!! He kept the crowd and music going and everyone had a FABULOUS time!! I highly recommend JJ for any event as he can adjust to your needs. He is fun and professional and would make any event Top Notch!! Would definitely hire him for a wedding!! 100%%!
DJ Brian was so professional and amazingly helpful!! He made us a timeline for everything and kept the party going!! We are so grateful for him! I would HIGHLY recommend him for any event you have ! J.J was also very helpful when we spoke with him on the phone . Everyone at Essen entertainment is great! 15/10 stars!
JJ was very professional, responsive, and helpful when it came to understanding our timeline. We had a very specific playlist we wanted. He was accommodating and excited to enjoy some of the new music with us. During the wedding itself, JJ was fully engaged in the happenings of our timeline. He worked very well with our coordinator and venue manager to help us stay on top of the next step. JJ also treated us like he truly cared about our wedding specifically. I would think it would be so easy to write weddings off after having to work them so often, but not once did we ever feel like we were just another number with JJ.
JJ was very professional and made the experience easy and fun! The Photo Booth was also amazing!!
DJ Justin was amazing at our wedding! We were so lucky to have him! He really took good care of our couple and was great at communicating . We had a majority church and asian group so we were a little worried that people would not be at the dance floor but DJ Justin made the mood at most people came out and had such a good time. Really really recommend the photobooth package because our guest enjoyed that so much and in the end his team sent me a collection of the photos which was really nice to have. Taylor from his team came out and supervised and helped the photobooth making it a very smooth and fun experience for our guest! Also, the DJ did something called the last dance which was amazing! We really cherished that time and is one of our favorite moments!
DJ Rick is an amazing DJ with Essen Ent. He plays the right song at the right moment to get people dancing all night long! Not only is his capability to read the room perfect but his communication with us was amazing!! He was always checking on us leading up to our wedding date with the song planning and ensuring my husband and I had the night of our life! I would recommend 15/10 for DJ Rick!
If you are contemplating the price, let me just say it is worth every penny and more! These guys went above and beyond their roles. DJ Scott was amazing and made all of our emo dreams come true. He rolled with the flow and even helped us get back on track when our timeline got messed up! The photobooth was also worth every bit and we even got the cutest photo book with all the fun pictures everyone took!! Keith helped so much dealing with our crowd, wild nephew and even helped hang our neon sign! We will recommend this company to everyone and for sure use them for future events! Thank you so much Scott and Keith for making our day even more special. Much love guys 🖤
Ooof weddings am I right? lol honestly what an under taking!! Lucky for me I found JJ and his team on the knot and there was zero regrets! They worked with me diligently and were super understanding of my budget! Day of Victor, my BILINGUAL Dj was the party and the moment! I can never thank them enough for such a smooth and easy experience in a chaos ridden even! One less thing to worry about! Great times! Memorable moments! Can’t recommend enough! Love you Guys! You’ll be a part of my life forever!
JJ was so professional, so communicative, so fun, and made our night so special. Even when we got things to him after deadlines there were no issues, and he was kind and understanding through the whole process. We could not have asked for a better DJ, and the Photobooth service as well as the other add-ons are amazing. His prices are unbeatable for how perfect everything runs. I would recommend Essen Entertainment to everyone I know planning a wedding.
DJ Ivan was fantastic and very professional, and made our wedding a night to remember. Everything went off without a hitch (except for my husband and I getting hitched)! He knew just how to read the crowd and get them excited or chill depending on the moment. He was very communicative throughout our wedding experience and responded to my messages and requests very promptly. I would highly recommend Essen Entertainment and DJ Ivan for any event that needs music or AV!
Wow ! From the beginning JJ was so accommodating and in constant communication with us. We had the BEST time at our wedding! DJ Brian was awesome! He was kind, personable and played everything we asked for and the Photo Booth was a hit with our guests. Everyone in attendance is still talking about how much fun our reception was! Thank you JJ and team for a wonderful time ! Book with Essen Entertainment now!
JJ was amazing! He listened well to what we wanted for the feel of our reception and used his expertise to curate the perfect music for the night. I kept thinking I would take a break from dancing at “the next song”, but each next song was as good as the last. The dance floor was packed all night!
We contracted Essen Entertainment for DJ and photobooth services. Overall, we are satisfied with this decision and the services provided. DJ Ivan was professional, flexible with the timeline, played the music we chose in a fun order, and MC’d in both English and Spanish, which was great for our Spanish-speaking guests. On the day of, he also introduced himself in person (to my husband and I) and verified the timeline, which we appreciated. However, communication from him could have been better in the lead up to our wedding date – some emails were not responded to for several business days (up to 5 days). With regards to the photobooth, the props and services were excellent. However, one of the main things we inquired about when we initially booked Essen was if print outs were provided and if so, how many per picture (e.g., if a picture contained 5 people, could all 5 get a printout?). We were told everyone in a picture should be able to get a printout without any issue. Unfortunately, on the day of, the attendant would automatically try to Airdrop the photos and didn’t check or ask if the guests wanted a printout. My mom, for example, was unable to obtain a printout for several of the pictures she took, which was upsetting to me. Besides these minor issues, we were overall happy with the DJ and photobooth attendant.
Essen Entertainment was a fantastic vendor to work with on our big day! DJ Max was very thorough in his communication and planning with us for each part of the wedding to ensure our guests and were having a wonderful time.
JJ did such an amazing job!! We got so many compliments on both the dinner and dance playlists. He was so amenable to last minute changes and everything went so smoothly!! 10/10 recommend!!
We had DJ Ivan and were so happy with him! He was prompt returning messages and super helpful during the planning process. Our dance floor was packed for 2 hours straight - perfect vibes! We highly recommend having the audio guest book with the fun phones. Listening back on all the heartfelt and funny messages our guests left us on our wedding day is so special. We are especially grateful to be able have voice messages from our grandparents to cherish forever.
We had DJ Ivan from Essen Entertainment for our wedding and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out! The communication has been quick and consistent from the moment we booked until the wedding day. They really listened to our needs and delivered. DJ Ivan ensured that everything during the wedding went smooth from transition into toasts, the first dance, making announcements to guest and of course the music! We couldn’t recommend Essen Entertainment and DJ Ivan enough!
I can imagine the joy and excitement of our quinceañera! DJ Luis truly delivered an outstanding performance, making our celebration so memorable. We are incredibly grateful for his fantastic work, and we cannot thank him enough for making our celebration so amazing and enjoyable. Additionally, having a photo booth was a wonderful addition to our party, and it brought so much joy to everyone.
Essen Entertainment was incredibly diligent and consistently maintained open lines of communication throughout the entire process. They thoroughly understood our vision for our quinceañera, and the result was truly amazing.
Regarding the entertainment and MC services, DJ Luis delivered an exceptional performance. His professionalism, understanding of our musical preferences, and excellent communication skills truly set him apart. We cannot praise his fantastic work enough. Our quinceañera turned out amazing and fun. Thank you!
Dj Koert was absolutely amazing! He had everything layed out perfectly throughout the night. I could not have asked for a better experience!
Would 100% recommend to any/everyone!
DJ Brain was great! he was very professional and handled last minute changes perfectly!
We had an amazing experience with Essen entertainment! If you want an epic party, hire them! They are so great to work with. Amazing communication and help beforehand and made the party of our wedding unforgettable. 10/10 recommend!
Best DJ!! Such an easy process and made our day very special. His bundles with photo booths and string trios were amazing and for such a great price. My husband and I recommend his services to any newly engaged couple we meet!
JJ with Essen Entertainment was the BEST decision we made for our daughter’s wedding. From our first phone call to our last, JJ was organized, prompt, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about making sure the wedding and reception ran smoothly and was the most fun!
At the reception, JJ kept the evening on track and had the crowd dancing all night from the first song to the last one!! I highly recommend using Essen Entertainment for your wedding! They will exceed all your expectations!!!
Max did a great job of keeping everyone on the dance floor. He made sure to play our "must plays" and had the party going until the very end. JJ had everyone engaged in our photobooth and everyone left with some photo memoribilia of our wedding day, and we got a whole file of fun shots!
I'm so glad I found Essen Entertainment! They came to the rescue when I needed a ceremony DJ on very short notice. They were very responsive, professional, and kind. On the wedding day, they played everything perfectly and stayed on top of it the whole time. The way they conduct their business is very impressive!
JJ and Max were awesome to work with. We were not jiving with our original DJ. JJ took care of us and immediately switched us to a different DJ that totally understood what we were wanting with our wedding and reception. Max and JJ were both proactive communicators and we felt well taken care of. Max is also detailed oriented and left nothing left to chance in terms of our details. He worked great with the other vendors and everything was absolutely perfect for our special day! Highly recommend Essen Entertainment and would definitely use them again!
DJ Ivan is THE ANSWER to your DJ needs. The process leading up to our wedding was thorough but simplistic. Obviously, the DJ is a major part of the reception and from the first song, he did not let up with the greatness. Every single guest commented on how fun and amazing he was. We would recommend him everyday!
DJ Ben was very professional and kept the entire wedding on the dance floor all night. He set up a meeting with us to go over the music after he sent us a questionnaire to fill out which was very clear and made the DJ/Entertainment portion which needed to be organized in the wedding easy. Also, we found that he was not only affordable but fun, easy-going, and bilingual, which was perfect and needed for our wedding. 10/10 recommend!
Ben Espino is the best. He really personalizes everything to fit our wedding needs. My friends and family said he was the best DJ out of all the weddings they attended too!
We had the absolute pleasure of having DJ Ben for both our wedding and our daughter’s quinceañera, and we couldn't have asked for a better DJ. His ability to read the room and keep the vibe going was nothing short of remarkable. From the moment the music started, he had everyone on their feet, dancing and having a great time.
DJ Ben is not only talented but also incredibly professional. He was punctual and arrived well-prepared for both events. His attention to detail ensured that everything ran smoothly and according to plan. We appreciated his reliability and how he went above and beyond to make sure our special days were unforgettable.
Whether you’re planning a wedding, a quinceañera, or any other event, we highly recommend DJ Ben. His exceptional skills and dedication truly set him apart. Thank you, DJ Ben, for making our celebrations so memorable!
From the very start of the process, JJ was professional, had great ideas and listened to what the bride and groom envisioned. He kept the dance floor hopping! He certainly read the crowd and played the music accordingly. I could not have been happier. I totally recommend him. He was awesome! We also loved the custom monogram light he provided. So perfect!
Trevor Helt was our DJ and I cannot express how grateful we are for his DJ services at our wedding. He was so thorough and wanted to understand everything that we wanted from start to end at our reception. He made the reception seemless and all we had to do is sit back and wait for him to cue us on everything. I would 100% recommend him-you’ll be so happy that you did!!
Essen Entertainment was the first official vendor I booked and was hands down the easiest decision of my wedding (other than the groom)! JJ was fun to chat with, eager to help, and extremely professional. From the jump, I knew we were in great hands. Our DJ, Trevor Helt was fantastic! He was very communicative and did a great job. He was well organized and worked with us to create the vibes we wanted for our wedding. Our guests loved Trevor and he was truly outstanding. I would choose him 100x over!
Music was very important to us, and we would be lying if we said we weren't a little nervous about going with Essen because we weren't able to see the DJ perform before moving forward, but DJ Max was amazing and exceeded our expectations. Everyone was dancing all night, and we had the best time ever. He perfectly blended oldies with newer music, and Spanish and English music as well. Thank you, DJ Max, for making our wedding one to remember!
Essen Entertainment had it all! They pulled off my daughters perfect wedding vision better than we could have expected. They have so many options available to make your wedding a unique and special event. They were affordable and thorough! I would use them again and again for any big event.
Really enjoyed our experience with Essen Entertainment! Music was great - kept everyone on the dance floor!!!! Definitely recommend!!!!
Scott was absolutely amazing!! He MADE our night! It was such a blast and a night my husband and I will always remember!! Definitely book with Scott (Essen Entertainment) for any entertainment needs, you WON’T regret it!! The music, the lights, the professionalism. It was perfect! 10000 star review!!
JJ Essen was so accommodating to our requests and really made sure to personalize the experience for us. Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had! If you want a DJ who will make your wedding day magical, this is the one. Five stars all the way!"
Scott was AMAZING! He was well prepared, very flexible with many changes made along the way, and he adjusted the music throughout the night based off the crowd. Never once was there any awkwardness throughout our whole wedding. Scott was the reason why our wedding never skipped a beat! If you are searching for the right DJ or entertainment at your event, I full heartily recommend him or anyone else from Essen Entertainment!
Ivan was great for our wedding - he really delivered even when we asked for a bunch of added services only a few days prior to the event, everything went smoothly, music was flowing and the setup was great.
Ivan was great for our wedding at The Belltower - nice and easy communication pre and during the event, we got exactly what we expected even though we had asked for a few extra things just a few days before the event. Music was great all night!
JJ was awesome! His communication with me months and days before the wedding was great! He sang live during cocktail hour, and the guests had nothing but great things to say! During the reception, he kept the guests on the dance floor with the song selections! I highly recommend JJ from Essen Entertainment to anyone trying to plan a flawless wedding!
Scott was absolutely amazing to say the least! From the start, his communication was top notch. He was extremely thorough when it came to determining what we wanted our night to be like, and gave very professional advice in areas we might not have thought of. On wedding night, he was a dream come true and I could have never wanted anything more than what he did! Throughout the night, I could go to him and ask for anything and he was quick to do it! Music was extremely important to us and Scott knocked it out of the park! Forever grateful to have had him a part of our special day!
Our DJ, Max, was a HUGE hit! He played great songs, helped make sure everyone was doing what they were supposed to do, and during the planning phase of the wedding, Max was SO supportive and encouraging. We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ that went above and beyond to help make our day special.
Dj JJ was absolutely amazing and exceeded my expectations. He listened to what I wanted and worked with me on time line. Very kind and easy to chat with and always prompt to get back to you quickly. Definitely call him if you are looking for a stress free experience hiring a DJ. Could not recommend more! He had my whole party dancing all night long!!
JJ was super easy to communicate with and was very kind with his time to speak to us initially. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. With him we booked our DJ, Photo Booth and dancing on a cloud effect.
After we booked his company, he connected us with DJ Koert for our wedding. His professionalism and enthusiasm were evident from our first conversation. He took the time to understand our vision for the reception and worked tirelessly to bring it to life. One of the things that stood out to us most about Koert was his genuine passion for what he does. It was clear that he wasn't just there to play music—he was there to create an unforgettable experience for us and our guests.
I highly recommend this company!
JJ just DJd our wedding and he was fantastic. He arrived early, was very organized and took care of everything. On a day that could be very stressful, we felt totally taken care of. Can't recommend him enough!
JJ with Essen Entertainment was a huge highlight of our wedding! From setting up our officiant with a mic during the ceremony to playing an acoustic set during our cocktail hour and switching to DJ for the reception, everything flowed smoothly and tastefully. Our guests seemed to enjoy the variety, and as the bride and groom, we were also extremely satisfied with his ability to deliver exactly what we wanted. We had many requests and small details for him, and he was happy to accommodate. He executed on everything he said he would and went above and beyond for us and our guests to help make our wedding day a dream come true!
5 Stars isn't enough!
JJ was our DJ and he was spectacular! He scheduled meetings beforehand to help use feel at ease and on the same page. He understood that he took the responsibly of trying to keep people dancing all night and reading the room for the best music choice. He was organized, prompt and very professional. We even had a minor medical situation and he handled that with poise. We would recommend Essen Entertainment every time!
JJ was the BEST! Very professional and knew exactly what to play to keep the party going. Comes with a lot of experience (every bride to be knows that having this takes a lot off your plate and eases any worry). Our guests had a wonderful time. Thank you JJ!
JJ WAS INCREDIBLE. He was on top of everything. From the introductions to the group dances. The music was great and everyone had a wonderful time.
Thank you JJ for making our wedding so special.
JJ was very patient and professional. He adapted very well when needed and kept the dance floor hopping. He was very punctual and was very responsive when we had questions or needed help. I would definitely recommend JJ for any party or event. Thanks for making our wedding night so special!
Our Dj was great! We had several chats with them before hand about how we wanted the music to be for all parts of our special day! The real crowd favorite was this Photo Booth! Our guest loved it!! Each guest could have the pictures sent to their phone and or printed and we got a copy of each of them as we left for the night! Great company!!
DJ Max of Essen Entertainment helped make our wedding special. He was very personable, considerate and responsive leading up to the wedding day. We had a call with him a couple days prior to finalize everything which made us feel very comfortable. He stuck with much of the playlists we provided for cocktail hour, dinner, and the reception dancing. He ordered and grouped the songs in an orderly fashion and kept the dance floor lively. His help facilitating the wedding timeline was flawless - ceremony music, intros, first dances, speeches, etc. Highly recommend
JJ was amazing from the get go! We knew we had nothing to worry about once we hired him.
He sent several reminders throughout the last couple of weeks, which was so helpful! The last call we had with him was great, he assured us the order of events, and gave great suggestions.
He was super flexible as we were last minute on some music, and didn’t even hesitate to make it happen!
The energy was amazing throughout the night, and we had so many people compliment how great he was!
10000/10000 recommend JJ!
You won’t be disappointed!
We had a great experience working with Essen Entertainment. JJ was prompt in his communication and set us up with DJ Ivan for our event. Ivan was great - he communicated with us about the songs and overall experience we wanted to create and he delivered! Many of our guests commented on how well the evening flowed and how the music was perfect to keep folks dancing! We also used Albert as our guitarist for the ceremony and cocktail hour. He created a wonderful atmosphere and his music was great. It was very enjoyable. We highly recommend Essen Entertainment, DJ Ivan, and Albert for any event - they were fantastic!
“Max went above and beyond for our wedding. His energy levels matched ours perfectly, he was able to read the room and keep the party going with a great lineup of tracks and transitions, announcements and first dance were flawless, and he nailed the pronunciation of my difficult last name! Couldn't have been more pleased with how things went - we really, really appreciate it. Wanted to make sure you heard that from the source!
Scott was absolutely amazing! He gave my fiancé and I great direction on song choices, assembling a playlist for each section of the wedding and even provided guidance with timeline items. On the wedding day he had unforeseen car issues but pulled a miracle fixing his car roadside and STILL made it with time to spare before the ceremony. The dance floor was never empty and his announcements throughout the reception were great! Cannot recommend more highly !
Scott was sensational. He really worked with us to understand the flow of the event and the vibe we were going for on the dance floor. Expert times. Sensational lighting. Could not recommend more highly
When it comes to planning a wedding there are so many vendors to choose from in every single category of the event. From linens to florals to catering to the DJ it’s almost an impossible task of finding people you can rely on to make your day special. Lucky for me and my wife we found the PERFECT DJ….We were absolutely blown away by his energy, execution and attention to detail. JJ without a doubt exceeded our expectations with everything he did during the most important evening of our lives. His prep work to make sure the set list was what we wanted combined with his experience to offer his own suggestions truly made the night perfect. Not only did he announce with fervor and perform with passion, he did so in a way that elegantly tied our wedding together flawlessly. Not to mention…he performed solo acoustic songs during our cocktail hour! Such a cool vibe that really acquainted our guests into the mood that set the night. I would never recommend another man for anyone’s wedding other than JJ and me and my wife our forever grateful for your service. Thank you kind sir!!!
JJ and his daughter were AMAZING! From the very beginning of booking and meetings throughout the process he kept us feeling very relieved! During our wedding he played all our songs we wanted and kept the crowd engaged/entertained. JJ made wonderful suggestions as to when to play certain songs and helped with the flow of the evening.
Another incredible thing that happened was JJ allowed one of our friends go up onto the stage and DJ for a song, this was something that was very important to my husband. I HIGHLY recommend JJ, he made our wedding so memorable.
Scott was so on point every step of the way! Communication was thorough and clear and he did an outstanding job on the night of our wedding. He really knows how to read the room and pump up the atmosphere. We chose to use the up lighting and it made it such a beautiful night! Thank you for a flawless night ❤️
We hired Essen Entertainment to DJ our wedding and DJ Brian did a phenomenal job! We threw a lot of curve balls at him and asked for a lot and he was able to deliver. Our wedding ended up being a small production that showed our love story and interests and Brian was able to help our vision come to life. We had our wedding party enter the same way WWE superstars do in the Royal Rumble with a countdown, buzzer, and entrance song, the guests loved it and Brian did a great job! We also included a light saber battle late in the planning process and Brian was able to provide us with a Star Wars soundtrack to accompany the battle. We also did a second entrance to the reception that mimicked WWE superstars entering the ring. Brian got the crowd hyped and it made for an awesome entrance! I cannot say enough good things about Brian!
We also added the photo booth option with Essen and I am so glad we did! The guests loved it, and I loved that we got an album with all the pictures from the photo booth to take home. It was so fun looking through all the pictures our guests took.
Brian took such great care of us and was able to make our wedding exactly what we wanted!
Our wedding was on January 19th and it would not have gone as smoothly as it did without DJ Ivan. He was an amazing DJ/MC. He asked all the right questions the day of and was so proactive about finding a solution if an issue came up, as well as being flexible with our timeline if something needed to change. He also was great about communicating before and during the wedding, even if I was busy somewhere else he'd communicate with my bridesmaids or my mom. Our wedding needed a English/Spanish bilingual DJ and he was amazing at making sure the guests all knew what was happening, playing the right music, and being there if we needed anything. I am so grateful for everything they did, I would definitely recommend him to any of my friends and family for their weddings and events.
Luis was an amazing DJ/MC for our wedding! He helped the reception go by smoothly, going in and out of our big moments and speeches with ease. The up lighting definitely helped set the mood and the "dancing on the clouds" was a must have for our first dance. Thanks Luis!
Ivan was our DJ and he was awesome!! He was very professional, he kept the party going and helped us a lot throughout the night. Highly recommend them!
Scott is an absolutely incredible DJ! I cannot say enough wonderful things. He listened to exactly the type of music we wanted and understood our vision completely. He was prepared and timely with all of the sound equipment for the entire day. Our dance floor was packed the ENTIRE night!!!! He kept the party going and we had a ton of compliments on how amazing the music selection is. He was incredibly easy to work with and made our wedding a night we will not forget!!!!
We booked DJ Cody through Essen for our November 11th wedding - It was the perfect day and DJ Cody was a huge piece of that!
From the very start, he was super in-tune with the vibe and energy we wanted for the reception. He was attentive, friendly, and took in every detail.
The flow of the evening through cocktail hour, dinner, and the dance party was absolute perfection. The dance party was AMAZING! The dance floor was packed the entire night and everyone said it was the most fun wedding and best dance party they had been to! That was exactly what we had told him we wanted!
We can't say enough about Cody and how he helped make our daughter's wedding truly the best day ever!!! We will recommend him and Essen to everyone we know. Thank you for everything!
Ladies and gentlemen, look no further for your wedding DJ. My husband and I spoke with a lot of DJs in the Houston area but this DJ blew everyone out of the water. Not only is JJ easy to work with but the crowd loved him. He went above and beyond to cater to what we wanted and was honest with us to help our wedding turn out magnificently. JJ created a great atmosphere and kept the crowd going. He read the crowd and made adjustments depending on who was on the dance floor. He is an amazing experienced DJ with great prices and packages. We added lights and a monogram. He also offers smoke clouds and other choices to fit your needs. I highly recommend this DJ for everyone’s wedding.
Great communication! No complaints leading up to or during the wedding. JJ killed it, highly recommend!
Trevor was extremely easy to work with! He really listened to our preferences and set the perfect mood for the evening! We also used this company for our Photo Booth. Completely satisfied with not only Trevor, but Essen Entertainment as a whole. Plan to use them again when my other daughter gets married!
Was the best DJ and music ever! Very communicative throughout our process and we have 90% of our guest on the dance floor all night long! It was the best!
Overall we were pleased with their services, but they did not follow all directions, so I could not give a full 5 stars.
For DJ: first, let me just say our dance floor was full ALL NIGHT. We had a great playlist that we provided based on our own music taste and Essen’s long list of top wedding songs. We had the DJ play music for cocktail hour, dinner, and the dance floor. Cocktail hour and dinner all went well, and he followed our provided playlist. The dance floor mostly went well… until the very end. We had asked for music from 2005-2020 pop/hip-hop and provided a list of songs, and it was okay to take requests that weren’t on our list as long as it fell into that genre. There was a Frank Sinatra song that was snuck in right at the end, which I am not sure why he took that request from one of our family friends.. We also had a “last song” that was supposed to end the night. When it came on, I was shocked the wedding was already over… Well actually the wedding still had 8 minutes left I come to find out… Then, right when our last song ended, “My Humps” came on and the dance floor continued (I’m guessing someone told him he still had a few minutes left…). My wife and I laughed about it pretty much immediately, but yeah, I had to mention it. One other thing.. DJ Kourt did call me a few times the week of the wedding, which was unnecessary as it was for small details that either didn’t matter or we had already provided. We would have preferred that he had just been in contact with our wedding coordinator, but he would call both of us. At the end of the day, we were happy: 4.5 stars for DJ Kourt.
For Photobooth: This is where we were more disappointed, especially for the price. I had specifically said no props. Do you know what I see 20 minutes into our reception? All these silly hats. Not what I wanted. Also, I see now in the contract that a “scrapbook” was included… I wish we had not had this “scrapbook”... after the wedding, we are handed this huge gold glittery book that had neon blue and neon pink pages. I did NOT want this scrapbook. It does not match the aesthetic of the wedding or our personal stuff, so I don’t know what to do with it. We already had a real guestbook that now some guests did not sign… probably thinking this neon paged book was the guestbook. So now we have two guestbooks... Very annoyed. Overall if you are looking for an aesthetic photobooth, do not book with Essen for that. 3 stars for the photobooth.
Exceeded my expectations. Offered such quality people and experience. Photobooth was a hit at my wedding!
These guys are the best! My first phone consultation with JJ went fantastic and you can definitely tell these guys care about their work and making your day special. He takes the time to go into every detail about your day and really listens to your wants and needs. JJ assigned DJ Koert to us and he was a lifesaver! From helping design the final timeline to