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Western PA, Northeast OH
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Gary Wenner
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AWARD WINNER (9X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Great Day Entertainment is a wedding DJ
So, you're engaged. You've got a wedding to plan!
You have so many choices as a bride (or groom), and it can be overwhelming. It's hard to know who to trust, what questions to ask and find that professional that just "gets" you. We want to take that off your plate. Your entertainment choice can make or break your reception!
As professional on-air broadcasters, we can ensure attention to even the smallest of details, from the first meeting to the last dance. We here at Great Day Entertainment have a proven track record of delivering first-class results while keeping you as stress-free as possible. Please check out our reviews!!!
What You'll Love About Great Day Entertainment
This award-winning DJ is praised by couples for his professionalism and attentive services. He can create a flexible entertainment experience that perfectly fits your celebration style and has the dance floor packed all night. Check out Great Day Entertainment's reviews for more information about the kind of services you can expect when working with them.
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Gary Wenner
Owner
Hi, I'm Gary Wenner, Owner & Lead DJ. Thanks so much for visiting our page! I'm a professional broadcaster with over 26 years of experience on-air and behind the scenes. I'm an experienced weddings/event DJ as well as host of my own radio music program. I am a music lover of the first degree, and I love playing it for brides, grooms, families and friends.
When I'm not on the air or at the DJ booth, I'm relaxing with my wife and 2 kids.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.098 reviews
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Gary from Great Day Entertainment is highly praised by multiple reviewers as an exceptional DJ for weddings. Reviewers commend his professionalism, attentiveness, and ability to keep the energy up, ensuring a packed dance floor and a memorable experience for guests. His attention to detail, flexibility with music requests, positive attitude, and seamless communication throughout the planning process are highlighted as reasons for recommending him to anyone looking for a DJ in the Western PA/Eastern OH area.- Top reviews
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Alaina M
4.0
10/14/2024
Gary was very flexible during our initial meeting via zoom and final meeting leading up to our wedding date. Provided a great service and excellent atmosphere during our reception. However, there were a few instances where Gary approached the bride and groom during the reception that could have been handled in a different manner. Overall he did a great job with our music selection during cocktail hour, dinner, and open dancing. He was spot on with all name pronunciations!
Michelle H
5.0
10/14/2024
Gary was such an amazing part of our wedding day!! He was down for whatever we wanted and played such a great selection of songs that kept our guests dancing all night. There was one minor mishap with the parent dance but overall his energy and experience recovered everything! And our guests danced until the very end!! He is a great affordable DJ who made our day so wonderful!!
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Katie J
5.0
9/02/2024
Highly HIGHLY recommend Gary. On top of being the nicest guy I’ve ever met, he was also a FANTASTIC DJ and emcee. Gary, thank you again. You played such a large part in making our day so fun and memorable.
Carly D
5.0
8/04/2024
I had the pleasure of having Gary from Great Day Entertainment as the DJ and Emcee for my sister's wedding, and he exceeded all expectations! As the Maid of Honor, I saw firsthand how essential Gary was in making the night unforgettable. He was super flexible with music requests, adapting the playlist to fit the vibe and couple’s preferences. It was a hot summer day, but Gary never complained and maintained a positive, upbeat attitude throughout the night. He knows how to read a room and keeps the energy up. Thanks to Gary, the dance floor was packed all night, and everyone had a blast. If you’re looking for a DJ who knows how to keep the party going and handle everything with ease, Gary’s your guy!
Amanda D
5.0
8/03/2024
We are so glad we chose Gary from Great Day Entertainment to be our DJ! He was very detail oriented, professional, and organized. We had no doubt that he would keep our wedding day running smoothly. He made sure to play music we requested and was flexible with last minute changes. He communicated with us throughout the planning process and we also enjoyed his MC style. His experience shows! We would recommend Gary to anyone looking for a DJ in Western PA/ Eastern OH area!
Katie Y
5.0
7/22/2024
Gary was a big part of what made our ceremony special. He was eminently professional, friendly and helpful before the event and a ton of fun during the ceremony. Gary is a very entertaining host and we would recommend him to anyone in need of a great DJ for their ceremony too!
Nicole Z
5.0
7/03/2024
Gary was excellent! Our venue posed some challenges, but Gary thought quick on his feet to make our dream day come to life. He listened to everything we wanted and communicated with us every step of the way. Highly recommend!
Aly L
5.0
6/19/2024
Gary was great and was very easy to work with. Loved the music at our ceremony and reception!
Emily B
5.0
5/06/2024
Gary was wonderful to work with! From the very first meeting, through all the planning and the wedding - everything was so great! He is very responsive and attentive to detail and played all the songs we requested! We would recommend him for sure!
Jordan C
5.0
5/02/2024
Gary from Great Day Entertainment was kind, professional, prepared, and patient with us from start to finish. He made the whole process easy and did so for a very fair price. We couldn’t be happier with our experience!
reagan g
5.0
1/20/2024
Great to work with leading up to and day of the Reception. Guests had a great time on the dance floor and Gary listened to our song requests!
Maria M
5.0
12/30/2023
Gary was better than we could have ever asked for. He had questions for us to ask him we never would have thought of. Very professional but also very approachable. Especially on the day of when we were none stop running and had last minute changes. I was very happy to that the quality of his sound was fantastic, no equipment problems, no song bloops, all the things a bride fears.
Megan W
5.0
10/16/2023
Gary was amazing throughout the whole process of planning our wedding. He was the first DJ we talked to and decided to go with him on the spot. His professionalism and knowledge of this industry is indisputable. Everything went so smoothly during the planning stages and wedding day. He communicated the whole time and kept us on schedule and made sure we had everything we needed. If you’ve come across Great Day Entertainment, look no further and just book him.
Karolina F
5.0
9/19/2023
Gary did a great job at our wedding! He was flexible and easy to communicate with as we nailed down our final date and timeline and helped us think through all the details we'd need to consider. He was always enthusiastic and made us feel like his most important event of the summer. He listened to all our requests and delivered on every one of them. We definitely recommend him!
Abbey B
4.0
7/13/2023
Gary did a very good job at our wedding. He was easy to coordinate with ahead of time and was well organized. The day of the wedding there was some behind the scenes technical hiccups, but Gary did a great job making sure none of the guests were aware, and everything performed as expected and on time. We gave him free range throughout the evening to choose songs as he felt fit, and they were all appropriate for the atmosphere.
Corey P
5.0
7/05/2023
Gary was awesome to work with. He truly seemed to care about our event just as much as I'm sure he did his last, and will his next. We had several meetings with Gary prior to the event to make sure that everything went smoothly the day of. He suggested reworking our timeline, and we leaned on his experience and trusted that it was the right call. And it definitely was. We could not have been happier with how our wedding day went. Gary did a great job during the reception to keep communicating with us so that we were able to not get behind on our timeline. Everything worked out extremely well. And for the price, hiring Gary at Great Day Entertainment is a no brainer. We would recommend Gary to anyone.
Kate D
5.0
5/23/2023
We had GDE as our DJ for our wedding in the beginning of May 2023. I cannot recommend enough! He was very helpful throughout the process and even asked questions we’d hadn’t thought of! Very timely in responses and kept us focus on tasks at hand so our day ran smoothly! Day of, he handled any issues that arose with guest requests, etc without needing any assistance from us which was SO appreciated so we could celebrate our day!
Christopher N
5.0
5/23/2023
Gary from Great Day Entertainment did an excellent job at our wedding and was very professional. He accommodated all our needs from the ceremony to the reception. I would recommend anyone looking for professional DJ services to contact Great Day Entertainment, and at a very reasonable price.
Jessica D
5.0
12/23/2022
He was great!
Megan H
5.0
10/31/2022
He was very good at setting up time before the wedding to get an idea of how we wanted things to flow. He kept the dance floor alive and was very personable! Highly recommend!
Veronica S
5.0
10/28/2022
Gary was so great in the planning process and during our big day! He did a great job of planning the hits and mixing in our guests' requests at the right times to keep the dance floor going! He was professional, quick to respond, and accomodating of all our requests. Thank you Gary!
Ciera I
5.0
10/27/2022
Gary was amazing! He was professional, communicative, and kept the party going all night! He really cared about making the music exactly what we visioned. Definitely glad I booked great day entertainment for our big day!
Amber S
5.0
10/26/2022
Gary was absolutely amazing! He was so easy to work with and really made our night worry-free. He figured out real quick what kind of music my guests and I were into and I loved all the selections he made for us. I could not have asked for anything better. Would definitely recommend!
Katlyn C
5.0
9/16/2022
We met with Gary via zoom as we live out of state so right off the bat he was accommodating. We discussed what we wanted and he let us know his process.
He encouraged us to send eialms often of song lits to get and idea of what we wanted. He also asked for a list of how to pronounce the wedding party names. That shows his attention to detail.
On the day of he delivered! It was no frills, a few announcements we wanted and just dancing!
We had multiple guests let us know that they had an amazing time.
I highly recommend Great Day Entertainment!
Mike P
5.0
8/23/2022
I knew Gary even before I hired him and I knew how professional he was and how serious he took his job. And let’s just say we were not disappointed at all. Gary did a fantastic job. He was ready to go earlier then I expected. I would hire him again in a heart beat or We or would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs a DJ.
Amanda D
5.0
7/22/2022
Gary was fabulous! Our cocktail and dinner hour music were eclectic and fun, just what we were hoping for. Everybody had a great time and danced.
Cody G
5.0
7/22/2022
Gary did a wonderful job with our wedding in June! Despite us having many different locations throughout the venue that we needed audio, Gary was able to deliver. Guests thought our music was great, as did we, and we were very happy with our selection of Great Day Entertainment! If you are looking for a DJ to get and keep the party going, and who will act with professionalism, look no further!
Shannon O
5.0
7/02/2022
You won’t regret hiring Great Day Entertainment for your DJ! My husband and I hired them for our wedding on June 26th. Gary is so genuine and answers every question you may have about your big day. I always felt like I was more prepared and excited after talking to him.
One thing I love that he said to me is, “No detail is too small.” You don’t have to feel like you’re bugging him with questions. He really wants to help and make your day the best it can possibly be.
Look no further!!
Alyssa K
5.0
6/29/2022
We hired Gary for our wedding and we were highly pleased! We had a couple of meetings to go over all the details and he stayed up to date with us during the months leading up to the wedding. He was accommodating to all of our music selections and also had a great array of genres for the cocktail hour and reception! Would highly recommend!
Liz B
5.0
6/28/2022
Gary was so fun and easy to work with! He was professional and organized while also being easy-going. My partner had been a guest at a prior wedding that Gary DJ'd, and had a blast, so we knew we would be in great hands for our own wedding, and Gary certainly did not disappoint. Also, as an example of his flexibility and consideration, at the end of the night he played our last three songs as we had requested, but of course some of our friends weren't quite ready to be done dancing yet, so he asked us what we wanted to do. We really appreciated all of his hard work to make sure that we didn't have to worry about anything and got to just enjoy our day!
Abbey H
5.0
6/19/2022
Gary was so easy to work with, easily accommodating with song choices (he let us send him Spotify playlists with the songs we wanted to hear)
He prepared us incredibly well in the weeks leading up to that day and walked us through everything
He was punctual the day of, and I noticed during the reception at the end of a song when people would start to walk off Gary had just the song to bring them back out
He kept the energy up and everyone was on the dance floor all night
We love Gary and, if we had to do it all over again, we’d still choose him! He’s amazing
Vendor response 06/19/2022
Thank you so much, Abbey!! You and Mark were wonderful to work with and be around! It was ...
my honor and pleasure to be part of your special day!!
Scott S
5.0
6/16/2022
Gary was very personable and played tasteful and fun music for our daughter's wedding reception. We were very happy with his service. Thank you Gary for helping make it a Great Day!
Patrick B
5.0
6/14/2022
I would recommend Gary to anyone in need of a DJ in the Pittsburgh area. He was easy to work with, extremely professional, and executed flawlessly with minimal input from us during our busy day. Gary's most standout quality though was his willingness to tailor his program to our vision. He took our unorthodox ceremony, timeline, and playlist requests in stride and nailed every step. Thank you Gary!
Vendor response 06/14/2022
Thank you so very much!! Loved working with you both!
Breanna G
5.0
5/24/2022
Gary is awesome! He is prompt, professional, respectful, and accommodating. I felt at ease knowing he was leading the reception. We had a couple last minute changes, but Gary handled everything perfectly.
Even when we were hit with severe weather and a couple power outages, Gary kept the party going!
Lakin P
5.0
5/17/2022
Gary was the best. From our first consultation to after, Gary was professional and responsive. Most D.J's are pushy, and I found Gary to be the opposite!
He was flexible with any last minute changes. If you are looking for a DJ hire Gary!
Vendor response 05/23/2022
Thank you so much, Lakin! You were a joy to work with!!
Eve G
5.0
2/02/2022
Gary was truly everything and more in a DJ/wedding reception coordinator! He is so passionate about what he does and it truly shines in all of his work. Gary was so considerate about asking us what we liked while also telling us what works best, and because of him, EVERYONE was on the dance floor!!! We were so lucky to have found such an amazing DJ with the biggest heart to make the celebration so memorable and special!
Brittni S
5.0
11/30/2021
Gary was awesome to work with. Professional, fun, attentive and ensured we had a great day. He provided music for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception and he never skipped a beat!
Barbara P
5.0
11/07/2021
Gary was the best wedding DJ ever! We booked Gary as our DJ for our wedding at Tremont City Side Ballroom in 2021. After our first phone call, we knew immediately that we wanted to have him DJ our wedding. He is professional, has years of experience, and is so relaxed and chill, we loved his vibe! Gary MC’d the night flawlessly and packed the dance floor all night! Gary read the crowd and knew exactly what to play next to keep the party going. Thank you Gary for everything, the night could not have been more perfect. We highly recommend Gary for your wedding DJ!
Margaret S
5.0
10/13/2021
Gary was fantastic. The dance floor was packed from beginning to end and he played all the songs that we requested. His communication was impeccable; he even came and spoke to us before our wedding planner did at the reception. Most importantly, he helped create a fun environment that our guests are still talking about 2-3 weeks later. When I say everyone we spoke to complimented how good Gary was, I mean EVERYONE. Many said he was the best DJ they had ever encountered at a wedding!
Vendor response 10/14/2021
Thank you so much!! It was a pleasure to work with you both and I had a blast!!!
Jessica and Craig S
5.0
8/02/2021
We want to take a minute to shout out Gary Wenner and Great Day Entertainment for bringing the “A” game to our wedding day at Mapleside Farms in Ohio. Gary provided the audio for our outdoor ceremony and then rocked the house from cocktail hour through the last dance of the night. He was there hours before the event began and was still there when we were packed up and leaving. Gary’s background as a radio DJ means he has the attention to detail to make sure your party is running smoothly and ON TIME throughout the night. And even when the venue’s stairs get in the way….he doesn’t slow down for a minute. Thank you, Gary and Great Day Entertainment for making OUR day and night….great!
Sandy D
5.0
7/12/2021
Gary was Awesome! He played everything spot on and his timing is impeccable! He played every song my daughters wanted and more. A fun loving guy who made my wedding day so extremely special!
Kellie J
5.0
7/09/2021
Gary was fantastic!! He is out of state, so we initially did not ask him to be the DJ at our wedding. 3 weeks before our big day our DJ had some unforeseen circumstances take place and he had to back out. Gary was referred to us by some mutual friends and he instantly stepped in. He calmed our last minute nerves by meeting with us via zoom and several phone calls to ensure our day and timeline was perfect. He not only showed up and delivered, he was so much fun! He helped coordinate the entire day, and had everyone out on the dance floor having a good time. We gave him some ideas of songs and music we liked but basically let him run with it, and he killed it! We loved every song that was played, and danced until they closed the party down. I would recommend him to anyone!! Best decision ever!!
Hope D
5.0
7/01/2021
Way to go Gary! Your experience shined thru and thru during our very special day as the music brought the guests to the dance floor!! Many of our guests commented to us following the wedding how our DJ choice was awesome!! Thank you for your guidance as we planned our music choices for the special dances throughout the evening. We wish you much success in the Pittsburgh Area!! Love, The Doyle's
Madison L
5.0
7/01/2021
Gary was awesome for our wedding! He played everything we wanted and really was everything we were looking for in a DJ. He did great with announcements and keeping the night flowing without taking over the show. He made sure to include everything we wanted by meeting with us prior to our wedding to discuss timelines and plans for the wedding day. We really appreciated his time management, communication, commitment, and punctuality for our day.
Hollie Z
5.0
6/22/2021
Gary was the absolute best! He’s a genuine, great guy and was so easy to connect with leading up to the event. Communication leading up to the event was so smooth and there was never a time I felt like we were on a different page. He was also never pushy, he always wanted what was best for our night!
The wedding itself truly could not have gone better. We were on a tight timeline to squeeze in a few things before the photographer left and he made sure it happened.
The music he played was perfect and the dance floor was literally packed the entire night which was all I could have hoped for for the night. The night was an absolute dream and it couldn’t have happened without Gary! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!
Tiffanie B
5.0
11/01/2020
Absolutely perfect! We could not have asked for a better more professional DJ. Gary's ability to adapt and read the crowd was on point.
Christopher B
5.0
11/01/2020
Gary was an amazing professional with the ability to adjust to our needs on the fly. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ.
Madison P
5.0
10/31/2020
Great price and we all had fun! He was very helpful in setting up our timeline and keeping us on schedule
Jimmy S
5.0
9/17/2020
Very great and easy to work with! Always available and played everything we wanted.
Amanda K
5.0
9/13/2020
Gary is a true professional. He was recommended by one of my co-workers and I can see why! I also came to him with a very non traditional idea and he just rolled with it. I wouldn't change a single thing about that day. It was truly perfect. Grateful Gary was a part of it.
Holly S
5.0
9/13/2020
Gary was absolutely wonderful to work with! The line of communication was open from the day we considered booking him all the way through are big day! He was quick to respond and open to any and all requests we made. Our situation was unique (thanks in part to Covid) and due to our desire to have a low key atmosphere. We did NOT want to be the center of attention on our dance floors. Gary gracefully abided by our request for no first dances, speeches, or big intros and did exactly what we asked for. He provided the music for our party and made sure our guests had a fantastic time with no interruptions. The party went off with out a hitch and I’m still hearing about the fun our families had thanks to Gary!
Lisa P
5.0
9/11/2020
Great day entertainment was awesome so professional and played everything that we wanted and added a special touch to my son’s and my daughter-in-law’s wedding! Gary kept the wedding going in a positive fun direction the whole evening we can’t thank him enough for making their day so special!
Zachary O
5.0
10/21/2019
Wonderful job, Gary was amazing to work with and really listened to us on how we wanted the evening to go. He kept up with us before the wedding to ensure our special day went the way we wanted. Can't thank him enough!!
Lauren B
5.0
10/21/2019
Gary was fantastic! He had the whole night under control as the MC. His music had our whole wedding up and dancing all night long. We couldn't be happier with our choice of Gary as our DJ.
Holly K
5.0
10/20/2019
Gary took the stress of picking the right songs for our style. Our dance floor was always full and kept us on track for our reception events.
Jenny D
5.0
10/20/2019
Gary was wonderful! He was nice, funny, professional and a joy to work with. He kept our wedding day running smoothly. Due to the extreme heat of our venue most of the guests left early. Gary stayed until the end and kept the music and vibe going even for just a handful of people. I highly recommend him!
Nicholas Q
5.0
10/20/2019
Gary was and is a consummate professional. He is friendly, kind and willing to accommodate you and your requests. He’s willing to make suggestions that will make things easy for you. My wife and I highly recommend him for any occasion, but particularly for your wedding.
Nicholas G
5.0
10/14/2019
Our DJ Gary was very professional and personal when it came to our wedding if anyone were to ask for a recommendation I will always steer them to Chagrin Valley Entertainment.
Sarah P
5.0
10/14/2019
Gary was phenomenal to work with not only on our big day, but in preparation of our celebration as well! He listened to what we liked and our taste in music and morphed the entire experience into something all of our guests were able to enjoy!
Elyse S
5.0
10/14/2019
Gary was fantastic! He took the lead when we had a few last minute changes to the evening, and handled it like a pro! He had everyone up dancing all night long!! We have been to many weddings with Gary as the DJ and he never disappoints!!! He helped make our wedding night absolutely perfect!
Vendor response 10/14/2019
Thanks so very much!! Love you guys!!!
Danielle B
5.0
10/04/2019
Gary was there & setup before myself & groom were even there!! He braved the extreme heat for our outdoor ceremony with the biggest smile!! Every song selection was perfect, every song I had requested was played, & the dance floor was rocking all night!! He is so friendly, he got along with EVERYONE!! We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ for our big day!! Thank you so much Gary & welcome to the family!!
Vendor response 10/14/2019
I love being in this family!! Thanks so much!!!!
Cindi K
5.0
9/25/2019
The best ever. Kept the wedding moving in the right direction. We always knew what was going on. Never missed a thing. Music selection was great. I would recommend Gary Wenner to anyone planning a function.
Jeanette B
5.0
10/31/2018
Gary was very helpful and helped make our wedding day so special! I had a last minute surprise for my husband that I didn’t give to Gary until until the day before the wedding and he put it all together perfectly ! Thank you so much again!
Philip M
5.0
10/31/2018
Cannot say enough great things about Gary. He is a master of his craft and an all around great guy. He had our party rocking all night in a way that only a true professional could! He also takes the time to sit down with you and map out how you want the event to go which is very helpful given his experience. With our event the time frame got a bit thrown off due to the amount of time it took to take photos but Gary worked it out and made sure everything was smooth sailing! I highly recommend him for your special day he made ours a complete success!!!!!!
Thanks Again Gary
Melanie and Philip
Kurt B
5.0
10/31/2018
Gary was amazing! Very professional, and made everything super simple for my (now wife) and I. With all the craziness that goes into planning a wedding the last thing you need is another worry, Gary and Chagrin Valley Entertainment made sure that there was nothing to worry about with his services. We met a few times prior to the wedding to make sure everything we wanted was noted and taken care of. Our reception was exactly on point, and the dance floor was full at all times, just as we imagined! There is not one thing I can say negative with him or his service! Highly recommend them to all the engaged couples looking for a wedding DJ!!
Melanie M
5.0
10/31/2018
Gary was amazing!! We planned our wedding out of state, he was so patient, had awesome ideas and flexible with our schedule to meet him. He had everyone dancing all night!! He was so personable and easy to work with. Excellent service and human being. Definitely recommend him for anything!!!
Pat K
5.0
10/26/2018
DJ Gary Wenner should be a strong recommendation for your wedding DJ. Music was one of our highest priorities for our wedding night and we were happy we chose Gary to be our DJ. Gary's service went much beyond playing music at our wedding; he helped coordinate many memorable parts of our night such as the best man's speech, a custom song for our first dance, and other fun moments like the introductions, bouquet toss and garter removal. Gary was helpful the week or two leading up to the wedding and even worked late hours mixing up songs and preparing a itinerary . The price was very reasonable as well.
Would almost consider getting a divorce, re-marry my wife, and hiring Gary again for our DJ at our 2nd wedding.
Joseph F
5.0
10/26/2018
Chagrin Valley Entertainment is top notch! Gary was amazing! He kept everything on track and stuck with the timeline we worked out. Music choices were great and everything was on point! I would highly recommend Gary for your next big day!
Stacey R
5.0
10/24/2018
Gary was so awesome to work with! He was prompt to respond to all my questions prior to and on the day of everything went perfect. We had some last minute changes due to weather and absences and he was able to make all the changes last minute! He covered both our outdoor ceremony and indoor reception. The dance floor was busy all night and our guests commented on how great the music was! He really helped make our special day that much better!
James E
5.0
11/21/2017
Chagrin Valley Entertainment (specifically Gary) was amazing for our wedding. He was always very polite, and willing to work with us to finalize the music/flow of the evening. Our venue called for us to move between two areas for cocktail hour/dinner/back for dancing and dessert, and Gary held the flow perfectly through the evening. Everyone loved the music selection! I highly recommend CVE and Gary!
Meghan S
5.0
10/24/2017
Gary was absolutely fantastic! Picking a DJ is very stressful and you never know who to go with. I am telling you, you will be SO THANKFUL you went with GARY!! Everyone told me the moment you meet your DJ you will be able to determine whether he/she is the right DJ for your wedding! Without a doubt GARY WAS IT! He told me from the beginning I would not have to worry about a thing and he would come get me when it was time for the cake cutting or dances or whatever it may have been. And thats exactly what he did. We had some hiccups during the evening and thank you to Gary he saved the day. I had DVDs to play throughout the evening of my groom and I, and one of my dad and I during the father daughter dance. The venues DVD player was not working with the DVDs, Gary used a back up laptop he had and saved the day! Gary also took it upon himself to find out who was dismissing the tables to eat. Come to find out there was no arrangements made like there was supposed to be so of course he stepped up and did it! He played the music from our playlist and also took requests which was awesome! He drove over 45 minutes - 1 hr to meet me three different times just to make sure everything was perfect. Book Gary, you will be so thankful you did!
Erin K
5.0
10/22/2017
Gary at Chagrin Valley Entertainment made our wedding day easy, fun and memorable. The night progressed so smoothly and everyone had THE BEST time dancing the night away! We were impressed with Gary's professionalism, but also his ease and humor. Thanks so much for everything, Gary!
Matt R
5.0
10/19/2017
Gary is the absolute best. Went above and beyond to accommodate us on our wedding. I appreciated his punctuality, kindness, and preparedness. A true professional. Highly recommend.
Vendor response 10/20/2017
Thank you so much for the kind words!!! Was so much fun to be a part of!!
Jen F
5.0
6/21/2017
Our DJ, Gary, was a pleasure to work with. He went out of his way to make sure he got every detail just right to give us the exactly what we wanted.
Stephanie B
5.0
12/01/2016
Gary with Chagrin Valley Entertainment is FANTASTIC! He truly went above and beyond for my husband and I. We had a great time at our wedding and we owe it to Gary!
Amy B
5.0
9/02/2016
Gary kept our guests dancing the whole night long! He was very easy to work with, affordable, and just what we were looking for in a DJ. We hate cheesy line dances and those DJ's that sound like used car salesmen, (you know the type!). Gary met our needs and exceeded our expectations when it comes to putting on great entertainment for us and our guests. He was very professional and well-spoken on the microphone and took our guests requests while still respecting our short "Please Do Not Play" list. If I were to book another event in the same area, I would definitely book him again.
Molly J
5.0
10/26/2015
CVE was very professional and Gary is an energetic and very kind person. He made planning the evening simple because he is knowledgable and organized. He showed up to the reception within plenty of time to set up and give my husband and I a detailed run through. Gary was always interested in exactly what we wanted. The music was fun and upbeat! Everyone danced and had a wonderful time!
Justin Y
4.0
10/25/2015
He had a couple of consultations to ensure he was designing the game plan for the music around what we wanted. It would have been nice if he would have played more of the songs we provided to him beforehand. He was very energetic but unfortunately not a lot of people chose to dance. Our entrance was well put together and had a personal touch for each of our bridal party members.
Ashley H
5.0
10/23/2015
We used Chagrin Valley Entertainment for our reception. Gary was more than accommodating. He came to our venue, which was a family home, to make sure that our vision would be possible. He was very honest and gave us good ideas. We felt comfortable with him right away, as he assured us that what we wanted was what he would do. He listened to our requests, played great music and my guests still talk about how it was the most fun and best music played at a wedding. Many people complained of their shins hurting the next day... he was very good :) I would recommend Gary and Chagrin Valley Entertainment to anyone. 5 stars for sure.
Ashley B
5.0
10/23/2015
Gary was amazing to work with! He was very accommodating and had all the music we requested! We even had a "do not play" list and he kept to it- despite some requests! Our dance floor was packed the whole night and everyone had a blast dancing! Gary helped to make our wedding night amazing and has people still commenting about how much fun it was! So glad we chose Gary and Chagrin Valley Entertainment for our wedding!
Jessica H
5.0
10/13/2015
Chagrin Valley Entertainment impressed me from the very first phone call, and continued to impress throughout our wedding reception. Gary was an absolute pleasure to work with - he's very friendly, honest, outgoing, flexible, and fun! CVE is the best in the business!!!
Libby P
5.0
10/12/2015
This vendor exceeded all of our expectations. Initially, I had planned on getting very involved in the music selection, but as the wedding approached I ran out of time. Other than providing Gary a few must plays, I left the rest to him. He read the party/mood perfectly and was able satisfy everyone. Additionally, he did a great job of keeping the party moving from bridal party entrance, to first dance, to bouquet toss.
Lastly, he did a great job managing the requests that came in throughout the evening. Gary used great judgment on which songs were appropriate to play at a wedding reception. (Sorry drunk groomsmen.)
Emily R
5.0
10/12/2015
It's obvious Gary is passion for what he does! He rocked our reception! Recommend!
Kelsey R
5.0
7/20/2015
Gary was excellent!! Gary seriously did such a great job, I met with him twice before our wedding, he is such a fun guy, and we went over songs to play/not play. But honestly I trusted his taste and let him just feel out the party. He was a huge trooper we had planned an outside wedding, and it poured down rain so Gary had to hustle and move the whole party to another location. I would recommend him to any bride who is looking for a fun DJ with a great personality and who really knows how to throw a party!
Elizabeth R
5.0
7/15/2015
Gary from Chagrin Valley Entertainment was the DJ for my wedding, which was in Frankenmuth, Michigan. He did an amazing job and was super enthusiastic during the whole planning process. He was a joy to work with and played all the songs I had requested. I had so much fun talking with him over Skype to plan the big day and he was always easy to get into touch with if I needed to change details. Gary brought up ideas I hadn't even thought of and helped me figure out the overall flow of the reception. I definitely recommend Gary and Chagrin Valley Entertainment and am very grateful he was willing to travel to Michigan to dj my wedding :)