About this vendor
DJ Ryan Griz Entertainment is a wedding DJ business operating out of Grand Junction, Colorado. Originally founded by Ryan Griz back in 2005, the company has since grown to incorporate a number of team members. This group of professionals harnesses their expertise, passion, and dedication to create memorable experiences for couples and their guests. They get a thrill out of putting smiles on their clients’ faces as everything comes together.
After Ryan kick-started the operations, he gradually witnessed its development as it attracted more clients. Ryan realized that his love for music was one of his biggest strengths, so he continued to nurture that enthusiasm for a number of years. When it comes to his personal experience, Ryan has worked at several hundred weddings. He knows when to select the perfect song to suit the mood, how to get the crowd involved, and how to control the flow. Collectively, DJ Ryan Griz Entertainment boasts over a century’s worth of experience DJing at special occasions.
With DJ Ryan Griz Entertainment couples receive a DJ who knows how to create an absorbing atmosphere. Selecting the right music at the right time is a big part of what Ryan and his team do, but it’s not the only important element. They combine their great taste in music with an expert approach to create an authentic show for everyone to enjoy. Because they put the client at the heart of everything they do, they are able to create a truly customized experience that feels personal. This approach allows these entertainers to play music that you want so that you can dance the night away.
Clients receive access to a mobile app which allows them to communicate their preferences to the DJs. They can build customized playlists, search through a catalog of songs, and create timelines for the event. The app gives total control to the happy couple and allows them to get hands-on with the entertainment planning. Once the big day arrives, DJ Ryan Griz Entertainment runs the show so that you can get up and groove to your favorite hits. To add to their musical prowess, they can also provide lighting to transform your venue into party central. What’s more, the business also offers a photo booth service for capturing all the lighthearted fun.
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Griz Entertainment was phenomenal to work with. They have clear pricing and quotes and allow you to select you DJ if you’d like. Nico was excellent, he did an amazing job of blendi...
ng multiple music styles throughout the night and timed everything perfectly. The app Griz uses makes sharing song selections and preferences incredibly easy. I would absolutely book them again for an event.
Ty was absolutely amazing! Very thorough with the planning and questions before hand. Even though our day had some hiccups he managed and kept our day rolling beautifully!!! Woul...
d definitely recommend!! Our photo booth was a HUGE hit. So fun to see all the images at the end of the night!
Best DJ ever! They worked with us during all the planning process, made the day super fun and worked well with all vendors! Would totally hire again!
We cannot recommend DJ Nico highly enough! From the very first conversation to the final song of the night, Nico was an absolute dream to work with. Our wedding in Telluride was al...
ready set in a magical location, but Nico truly brought the energy, the vibe, and the unforgettable soundtrack that made the night complete.
He was professional, attentive, and genuinely cared about getting the music just right for us and our guests. From our carefully chosen first dance to the wild dance party that lasted all night, he read the crowd perfectly and kept everyone on their feet.
Ryan and Griz were exceptional to work with! They were very thorough, which is great for us. I’d love a bit more input from the DJ company on playlists and whatnot, but I cannot im...
agine the kinds of people they have to work with and cater too.
Ryan was very responsive, and they were willing to negotiate our contract to get the perfect fit. I cannot express my gratitude enough, and I’ll definitely be working with them in the future!!
Ryan was so great to work with! Handled sound with my guitar guy and officiant without me having to coordinate anything. He was kind, friendly, and professional. Ryan was also very...
flexible and allowed me to add on a Photo Booth last minute! The music turned out perfect and I would highly recommend Griz entertainment to anyone in the area looking for a great DJ!
We are so grateful we hired Griz as our DJ and entertainment option! Our DJ, Matt, was a delight. He met with us a good chunk of time before the wedding to get an idea of the vibe ...
we wanted for our night. Griz uses an app called Vibo that made it supremely easy for us to communicate how our evening would flow, when we would need the DJ, and what music we absolutely wanted (or didn’t want) to hear. Matt played every song on our playlist and more. Guests danced the night away. Matt also worked with us to ensure the music was on point for a more elaborate and silly first dance. He’s a great DJ and a really nice guy.
We’re also so grateful for the 360• video booth Griz provided. Our guests had a blast. People were using it all night long.
We absolutely LOVE Griz Entertainment! We don’t even want to call them a DJ service because I feel like they did so much more than what you’d hire a DJ to do. They are absolutely a...
n entertainment company for your wedding day.
One thing I would say is to do whatever upgrades you can do! One of the best things that they did for us was get our wedding monogram with our initials. I designed a custom one, and then they literally made it into a light that they shined up on a giant rock wall in Moab. At night, the guests were absolutely freaking out, and said it was the coolest thing they had ever seen at a wedding 😂 People literally said, “Am I crazy, or are your initials on the mountain??!!!” “how did you do that? That is SICK!” the comments about our initials in the mountain were seriously so funny. At the very least, you’ve GOT to make sure to book that with them! Seeing our initials on the mountain under the Moab starry night sky was truly epic!
I would also highly recommend the Griz Mobile and the 360 video booth! First of all, the Griz mobile was such a cool vibe! Nobody else has a DJ in a revamped VW bus just absolutely lighting up the dance floor 😂 We had one main request for our AMAZING DJ / Emcee Matt, “Keep everyone dancing!” And believe me, he succeeded. It was our main goal to have the most lit dance floor in wedding history, and I’d say we absolutely did. We had SO much fun, he was awesome with sticking to our music selections and switching it up when needed. Not only that, but Matt brought such a good vibe! He was happy, fun, lively, and kept the mood up the entire night! Not only was he fantastic with the music, but he was SO great about emceeing all the special moments of the night! My fiancé teased me and said, “You gave more speaking parts and requests for him than any other bride probably ever has”. I’m sure he is not wrong haha, but Matt was perfect! I even had him announce special moments with some very specific comments during times like the moment I came out in my husband’s grandma’s wedding gown!
This is a long review, but I want you to know all the things 😂 If you can, I would also suggest the 360 video booth. It was AWESOME! Our guests had so much fun using this! They even have an amazing Photo Booth from the back of the Griz Mobile, and our guests had a lot of fun with that. It was really special looking out, seeing our guests enjoy themselves so much! A massive part of this was truly thanks to Griz Entertainment! The lights, the vibes, overall they are 100/10 ✨ I hope to have another big event someday so that I can book them again!! Thank you so much to Matt, David and the Griz Entertainment team! You guys are the best, and truly made our day so much better than we could have imagined!!
We hired Matt for our wedding and everything was absolutely wonderful!! While Matt was setting up the equipment he was just so excited to be there and asking if there was anything ...
I needed as the bride as I was getting ready. What a nice guy! Not to mention the EPIC dance party. We had a few songs that we wanted him to be sure to play and he did not play those few songs BUT I didn't even notice until the day after because EVERYONE had such a fun time. We were on the dance floor all night long. He even got a great video of our tandem bike exit from a different view than anyone else had. What a gem. 10/10 recommend!
Griz entertainment was exactly what I wanted in a DJ for our wedding. We personally booked with Nico, and he was awesome. He played the songs I asked for, made sure to clear any ch...
anges with me before proceeding, and kept the dance floor going. Nico really knew how to entertain the crowd, was an awesome emcee, and was very professional and fun. We had many guest comment on how great the music was, and that they though the sound quality during the ceremony was excellent. We also booked their photo booth. They brought props, and had someone running the booth the whole night. It was perfect. Highly recommend Nico, and this company as a whole.
We can't recommend using Griz Entertainment highly enough! Our DJ Ty was so easy to work with- he was communicative and super helpful in the weeks leading up to our wedding and day...
-off he was excellent. I never once had to worry or stress about the music or song selection, and Ty was an absolute hit on our dance floor. He was so accommodating and friendly with all of our friends. Our guests all had a blast and we are so, so grateful to have had Ty at our wedding. 10/10 would hire him again.
We can't thank Nico + the team at Griz more!! Our guests had the most incredible time and we were able to dance the night away!! The app was incredibly easy to use and REALLY helpe...
d us in the planning phase!! 100% recommend using Griz!! Also we loved the photo booth!! I was able to make out template for the photos and they came with a book for everyone to write in and tape the pictures!! 10/10!!
Griz was so great for our wedding! The company as a whole is great with communicating. Any time I had a question I had gotten a response almost immediately. They’re thorough and ve...
ry organized with how they set up your music timeline! We paid extra for Ryan Griz himself and it was definitely worth it! If I ever needed a DJ again, I definitely wouldn’t hesitate to use Griz Entertainment again! :)
Griz Entertainment and Nico were great to work with! The app made it super easy to pick which songs we wanted and which ones we didn’t. It was easy to customize the when we wante...
d to certain songs to be played. Nico was on top of everything and kept the party going! The dance floor was pumping!! Thanks Griz and Nico!!
I can't recommend Griz Entertainment enough. DJ Ryan was so amazing to work with and went above and beyond. His app was easy, he asked the right questions, and made everything go s...
o smoothly. 10/10 recommend them for your wedding or any events.
We loved working with Griz Entertainment, they are extremely organized, timely in answering my many questions, coordinated sharing their sound system with our band and the Vibo app...
they used to organize our music was SO easy to use. Nico was our DJ and he was everything we could have ever wanted! He was great about following up prior to our wedding to feel out our vision, he was timely, fun and kept the party going all night! Highly recommend him!
From the very start, Griz Entertainment was incredibly easy to work with. To start, they list out all of their services and costs in a very straightforward way that allows you to c...
ustomize service based on your needs and budget. They use an app (Vibo) that was very intuitive and easy to use. Through the app you select all of the special moment songs and the overall vibe you are looking for. Once we got paired up with our DJ, Nico, I knew we were in good hands. Nico and the whole team were super responsive anytime we had questions leading up to the big day!
Nico is a very talented DJ who knows how to MC a great dance party! Our guests were out on the dance floor the entire night, which is exactly what we had hoped for. Nico did a great job of reading the room and playing all the right tunes. Absolutely zero complaints! We are still getting compliments about Nico’s skills! 10/10 recommend Griz and specifically Nico to DJ your upcoming wedding or event!
Can't say enough about DJ Matt LaRocca and Griz's overall efforts to make things easy and seamless for us. Matt played some great music, was upbeat and positive, and kept the crowd...
dancing until late. I would recommend these guys to anyone!
These guys are AMAZING! Nico was our wedding DJ and he did an incredible job! Kaci and Ryan did a great job communicating with us throughout the planning process and walked us thro...
ugh what to expect in the months prior to our wedding. They use a planning app which allows you to add your music preferences and plan on your own time, without having to meet in-person on a frequent basis. Nico was very accommodating to my busy schedule and is an amazing DJ! Nico and his lovely assistant are very detail-oriented and made the night stress-free. We got so many compliments about our DJ and ceremony music that night!
Our wedding was absolutely amazing and everything we could have ever asked for and a HUGE part of it was our DJ! We had DJ Starr! Starr was the best DJ ever! Starr was able to get ...
the party going from the beginning and that is exactly what we wanted. Starr kept the crowd 100% involved and we had sooo many of our friends and family the day after our wedding telling us how fun our DJ was and we couldn’t agree more! I 100000% recommend DJ Starr with griz entertainment!
DJ Starr was an absolute pleasure to work with, I have an interesting bunch as far as family and she was so easy going, on top of things and made it feel so smooth while transition...
ing from event to event. We had so many people on the dancefloor up until the very last song, and we got so many compliments on how our DJ was killing it! I highly recommend this company; I was that bride that was on the fence about spending money on a DJ but I promise you its worth every penny - a good DJ/music can make or break an event. Not to mention Starr was so kind, fun, and made things so easy. 10/10 would recommend!!
We had an absolute blast at our wedding and a huge part of that was the DJ! We had DJ Matt and he made our wedding one huge party which is exactly what we wanted. We even ended up ...
doing karaoke which was a huge hit!! In addition, he played every single song that we wanted for the selected songs (I.e. first dance, father daughter, etc). We also had a do not play list that he adhered to. There was a photo booth as well which was a hit. Oh and not to mention they had an app which made things extremely easy and organized for song selections. Definitely would recommend this vendor, especially Matt!
Nico and his team were FANTASTIC! We had a blast working with Nico and planning the ceremony and reception playlist. He and his team were extremely flexible with ceremony delays an...
d real troopers with unforeseen weather. Their expertise created lasting memories that will be tied to certain songs. The app that was used to create the script really streamlined the process of creating timelines and playlists for the event. The photo booth was a great addition to capture funny pictures (I love the team picture)! Huge thank you to Nico and his team and I hope to work with them in the future!
With all of the stress of wedding planning, I would sometimes forget about certain deadlines, but our DJ, Nico, always made sure to give me reminders. He was helpful throughout the...
whole process, asked lots of questions about what we wanted, and gave me great advice anytime I asked. He was super flexible! Even during the reception, if there was anything I wanted to change, he was willing to do it! I'm so happy with how everything turned out! We are so thankful for Nico and GRIZ!
We couldn’t be happier with Griz Entertainment and DJ Matt LaRocha.
Matt was attentive to our playlist and he was overall a very fun person to be around. He was fantastic with my ...
10 year old cousin who wanted to “help him dj” the entire night and made him feel welcome the entire time.
Thank you for the best wedding day ever.
We can't thank Ryan and Kaci enough for making our wedding reception so memorable.
Everybody loved Kaci! We got so lucky to have her as our DJ. She was sweet, accommodating and ro...
cking. She took all our requests on their app which was very convenient. We and our guests danced all night and enjoyed very much.
The lighting was wonderful and created such a beautiful ambience for our evening. Ryan's planning was perfect and the wedding pictures have come out to be very surreal.
Can't thank you both enough!
Unprofessional, inadequate, and they use their app to explain away there own ineptitude. Waaaaaay, better off to rent your own speakers and play your own playlist. Do not gamble ...
your event of these clowns.
Diana MADE our night. She was an absolute rockstar from the initial communication to the execution of our vision. She listened to our wishes and perfectly customized the whole even...
t! We wanted our guests to dance all night long, and that’s what they did. We couldn’t be happier with how our wedding turned out, and thank you for making that possible.
Ryan has a great team! He is very responsive and has great customer service. Seriously choose Griz if you want a great party!
We got married at Whispering Oaks Ranch in Moab, UT on 9/5/21 (we got COVID postponed from the September 2020) and Ryan was very responsive throughout the whole process and helpful...
when we had to postpone.
His app was very thorough so there were no miscommunications. Totally smooth and easy process from start to finish. He did a great job of moving the ceremony along and when it came to the reception, we told him we wanted to dance and he delivered! His mix was amazing - he didn't just play a bunch of songs back to back. His song selection was totally on point, always reading the crowd and keeping the party going. He kept our whole crowd dancing all night and we had the absolute best time. I really can't recommend him highly enough.
Ryan and Griz Entertainment made an amazing day even more AMAZING! His sound and equipment were clear and made hearing the ceremony, vows, & speeches easy for all to enjoy in an ou...
tside CO mountain setting. His music made the night even more of a party! His ability to read the atmosphere and mood of guests did not go unnoticed. Highly recommend!
DJ Griz was fantastic! He went above and beyond to make a disappointing vendor no-show into a wonderful party. His high energy and quick nature to accommodate a changed schedule we...
re awesome. Thanks for a great time!!
Ryan and Griz Entertainment were great! Our main objective was for our guest to have fun on the dance floor and Ryan was the main reason (along with a fun wedding party) that we we...
re able to achieve that. One of our main vendors did not show up & Ryan was extremely flexible about altering his set up and MCing the night through the various changes that needed to be made due to the no - show. Ryan was a great time, we highly suggest booking Griz Entertainment as your DJ!
Ryan was amazing! Without his energy, flexibility and expertise our daughter's wedding would not have been the same. The caterer didn't show and thus the night's timeline was d...
rastically adjusted, often! The clarity of his mics for an outdoor ceremony was perfect. Everyone heard the special vows, everyone heard the touching speeches and everyone danced to the well played music! I highly recommend Ryan.
DJ Ryan Griz is the best hands down! He was a great DJ, but also such a nice person! He truly is the reason our wedding was so much fun. He made the perfect music selections, knew ...
how to read the crowd, and was patient with us when we still hadn’t made some music selections a week out from the wedding (I couldn’t make my mind up). Guests of all ages were on the dance floor having a blast. Guests were having so much fun dancing, we added another hour to the end of our wedding and he never complained once. The personalized monogram was also an awesome addition. Thank you so much, DJ Ryan Griz! You were awesome to work with!
We really enjoyed working with Ryan and Griz Entertainment. They had an app and process that made pre-wedding planning very easy. They were also very flexible when it came to last ...
minute changes. We were very impressed with how well they read the party and were able to play music to set the right dancing mood. No complaints. Would definitely look to use again.
I'm a wedding planner and had the pleasure of working with Ryan at a recent wedding. I can see why he came so highly recommended! He was calm and adaptable, read the dance floor an...
d played the songs that the guests were wanting! He was lovely to have on the team and the guests were clearly enjoying themselves!!! Would definitely be happy to work with him anytime!!
Working with Griz Entertainment was amazing. Their app was great to work in and I felt they really helped us understand the process. The wedding was a constant dance party (just wh...
at we wanted) and I am so thankful for Ryan and his team for an unforgettable night!
I was blown away at the professionalism and quality of everything. Went above and beyond and thought of things that I would have never even thought of. What I loved is that you cou...
ld be as 100% involved from the details of every single light and every single song including what exact second to start the song from. Or leave that up to his professionalism. Certain aspects I was completely involved and anal with and other things I left up to his professionalism. And both went 100% smoothly and professional and even above and beyond what I imagined. I will use Ryan for every single even from now on in the area!! The absolute best.
From the very beginning Ryan was amazing to work with. We were one of the unfortunate couples that our wedding was affected by Covid, and we made the decision to carry on as planne...
d with a smaller crowd, Ryan was SO helpful, and always so quick to respond to my panicked messages throughout the year!
We got married at the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs, and I felt like he took care of every thing! From the up lights to the set up and break down, he made me feel at ease as a bride! You will be doing yourself the biggest favor when hiring this man for your wedding! He commands the room and makes the entire process easy and smooth! The app they use for collecting the music for your wedding is SO user friendly and makes the entire process so organized!! Thank you Ryan for the excellent service and having fun with us on our big day!!
Kyle and I cannot say enough about DJ Griz and our Wedding. From the photo booth, to the sound for the ceremony, coordinating with our Band etc. We could not have had our wedding w...
ithout Ryan. Ryan made sure things kept moving along which is one of my biggest pet peeves at a Wedding. He made sure things ran timely and kept the party going. I cannot recommend him enough! You will not be disappointed.
Honestly, besides marrying the man of my dreams, DJ Ryan Griz was the best wedding decision ever! Originally, we had booked another DJ for our wedding and when we found out Ryan wa...
s available we canceled and went to him. He has been in Western Colorado for many years and has an outstanding reputation. From the very beginning of the process to the wedding night he was wonderful. From the customer service, to the amazing app and the coordination of all the events of our wedding, Ryan made everything stress free which is exactly what you need when you're getting married. He smoothly transitioned the reception from speeches, first dance, garter toss, etc. You can absolutely tell that he has ample experience and it made our wedding night truly spectacular. I wouldn't hire any other DJ. Thanks Ryan!
DJ Ryan Griz Entertainment and their crew - Chad and Chase - did a phenomenal job at being DJ for our wedding ceremony and reception. They were responsive to questions leading up t...
o the big day and for the day of Chad and Chase made things so easy as the timeline sped up in places and slowed in others. Chad also did a great job reading the crowd and playing crowd pleasing music getting us all up on the dance floor! If/when we have another event DJ Ryan Griz Entertainment will be our guys and specifically Chad and Chase!! Thank you guys!!!
Ryan was fantastic! He worked with me to create the perfect lighting and ambiance in our outdoor tent. The playlist was AMAZING and the party went all night long! He really helped ...
move things along and keep to our timeline. Highly recommend! Thank you Ryan!
Ryan did a fantastic job at our wedding! I loved the ability to make a playlist on his app, he kept the party moving and everyone had so much fun. His lighting really transformed t...
he venue and made the reception truly beautiful.
Our families and guests loved Ryan. He was great to work with and made our wedding unforgettable!
DJ Ryan Griz threw the best reception dance party for us at San Sophia/Allred’s!!! Ryan already came highly recommended, but we were still nervous, as we love to listen to music a...
nd dance. He did not disappoint and kept a majority of people on the dance floor ALL NIGHT! Not only that, but he did the music and outdoor audio for the ceremony. Everything worked out fantastic. I heard great reviews from people in the crowd about how wonderful it was to actually hear the whole ceremony and vows while being in an outdoor setting. The pre-planning was exceptional too… detailed forms for personal info, a few planning calls, and quick email responses. He set up the Vibo app that breaks down the different parts of the wedding day, and you can add music that you want to hear, which was really cool. Thanks again for the great day, Ryan, we really appreciate it!!! <3 Steph & Adam
DJ Ryan Griz was so easy to work with. He provided such great service out our wedding, from the lighting to the dancing, he got everyone on their feet.
Ryan was great to work with! He quickly and professionally handled a couple balls I let drop and worked very well with my coordinator to keep the ceremony and reception flowing bea...
utifully. He read the crowd well and kept the music selection fitting for the atmosphere. Furthermore, his dance floor and pinspot lighting truly brought the venue to life. Thank you for a beautifully MC'd event!
Ryan was fantastic. He was very helpful and available during the planning process, and did an exceptional job putting the music and sound together for us on the big day. He also di...
d a great job blending music from two cultures and bringing people from our two families together seamlessly. We highly recommend Ryan!
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