4.9 out of 5 stars and 64 reviews
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(64)Best of Weddings (4x).Serving Kansas City and All surrounding areas
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Every bride envisions her perfect wedding day. You have an idea and a plan or maybe you don't . Either way we have the experience to help . Music , Lighting , Planning and Teamwork come together to create your perfect Wedding Day .
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Kelly and Susan were truly the dream team for our wedding day!
Kelly, our DJ, was absolutely incredible. We’re still getting compliments from guests about how amazing he was at reading the room and keeping the energy high. The dance floor was packed all night long, he knew exactly what to play and when to play it. He made the party unforgettable!
Susan, our coordinator, was such a blessing throughout the entire day. She went above and beyond to make sure I was taken care of — even bringing me food from cocktail hour after realizing I missed dinner due to a catering mix-up. Her thoughtfulness, calm presence, and attention to detail made such a difference.
Together, they did an amazing job flipping the room from ceremony to reception, making sure every piece of decor came to life even better than I had imagined. They were incredibly helpful throughout the entire planning process, took time to understand our vision, and guided our rehearsal to keep everything on track and stress-free.
I can't recommend Kelly and Susan enough. Their professionalism, warmth, and dedication made our day smoother, more beautiful, and so much fun. Every couple deserves a team like them!
We could not have had a better experience with Kelly and Susan- they were so helpful and organized and thought of every little thing. My wedding day was stress free for me and my family because they kept everything moving smooth and took care of everything!
Kelly and Susan went above and beyond for us. The uplighting created the perfect ambiance for the reception. Susan attended to our every need at the sweetheart table and Kelly was such a huge help during the toasts and was an amazing DJ. We enjoyed dancing the night away!
Best DJ/ Wedding coordinator team out there!! So professional, caring, and attentive! My daughter’s wedding was so relaxing knowing this team was there!! Thank you Kelly and Susan!! We love you!
Kelly and Susan are the dream team!!! They were incredible to work with with from the beginning. Super easy to use their website for song choices and timeline planning. Kelly was the best DJ and Susan was the perfect reception coordinator. We also used their lighting and burgundy backdrop behind our sweetheart table which looked amazing!
Howe weddings is WONDERFUL. They are such a sweet couple and are so attentive to detail. They made our day so special and easy at a truly affordable price. They were more than willing to work with us for rescheduling through covid and a time change. Highly recommend!!
I can't give enough stars for how amazing Howe Weddings is. They are so helpful leading up to your wedding and will make sure that your reception is seamless. Kelly and Susan make sure that the bride and groom are taken care of at all times and they keep you on schedule throughout the night.
We had our wedding yesterday and did a great job organizing everything. We found them two weeks before our wedding and they made our whole planning a lot easier especially in the middle of pandemic it gets challenging. They made sure that our wedding went smooth, they guided us on stuff that we need that we didn’t really think about. Highly recommend them they are the best in the business.
They did a great job! Impressive organizational skill. Loved the ease of working with them! They made our event go smoothly! Happy customers!
There are a thousand things I can say about these two but the most important is to stop your searching and hire THESE TWO PEOPLE. In such a difficult year to get married, Kelly and Susan went above and BEYOND to make our wedding the day we always dreamed of.
From the pre-wedding planning to the rehearsal - which got a little bit stressful and they took complete charge and took the pressure off, these two are amazing and professional at what they do.
You should stop reading and hire them now, but if you're curious, here are some more reasons.
My husband and I were VERY particular that we wanted a DJ that would help us throw a party that kept everyone on the dance floor and Kelly did not disappoint!! People have commented that this was the wedding of the year- and not by our own doing, we owe this completely to the Howe's.
Susan was the most professional coordinator and thought about every angle for me. She would remind me about 10 minutes before each event (toasts, cutting cake, garter toss..etc) so I would be prepared and available. She was even getting the mother of the groom drinks while keeping us on schedule, but also was flexible when we were socializing. She helped me with some confrontation with the venue owner and did it all with a calm grace that I was so very thankful for in such a stressful time.
They made the day seamless, stress-free, and FUN and I cannot be more thankful that my husband found them and hired them on the spot!
Kelly and Susan definitely know how to light up a party and keep everyone on the dance floor all night! Their teamwork was amazing and definitely helped our reception run so smooth (esp. when my husband got heat exhaustion before our grand entrance, but they definitely kept everyone calm and no one in attendance knew what was going on). Unfortunately we had to reschedule our wedding reception due to COVID from May to July, and they were so great and accommodating to help make this possible. Kelly and Susan are professionals at what they do and I would highly recommend them to anyone!
Kelly and Susan were awesome! They helped us every step of the way, they really went above and beyond! The rehearsal dinner and wedding day went so much smoother with them there. They're reasonably priced and so nice to work with. Thank you both so much!
I can’t recommend Kelly and Susan enough! They both were so helpful in the planning process. Anytime I needed to meet to go over things they were there. They listened to what we wanted and what we had envisioned. Kelly put together a mashup for our first dance and it turned out perfect! Susan was very helpful the day of. She made sure everything ran smoothly to help me enjoy the day. I seriously cannot thank them both enough for how perfect they helped make our day. I would chose them over and over again in a heart beat! Thank you both so much for everything you did!!
AMAZING! Would recommend to any couple.. they truly made our day run so smoothly! Love Kelly and Susan. Their experience and genuine kindness cannot be beat. We are SO happy we chose them to be a part of our special day.
Kelly and Susan did a fantastic job. I would recommend them to anyone. They were very professional and on the ball keeping everything running smoothly. I can't imagine how things would have gone without them.
I can't say enough about the Howe's! With Kelly & Susan, you are not just hiring a DJ, but a great event team. From the beginning, they always responded quickly to e-mails or calls. Kelly made sure that the reception included the songs & special dances that the couple wanted. Susan coordinates the reception events, making sure that everything runs smoothly. She also made the guest signing board, and they built a chuppah for the ceremony! They truly went above & beyond to make sure our daughter's wedding was perfect.
I cannot praise Kelly & Susan enough!!! I am not joking when I say my wedding reception literally would not have been smooth at all without them. They are an incredible husband/wife team who not only run the music, but run the entire dang party. Susan was always right next to me, my MOHs, or the Moms. She would tell us exactly what was going to happen next & that she would come get us when we were needed! Not only that, but she made sure our photographers were ready as well! Kelly had us give him songs we wanted to play & songs we didn't want. All I told him was that I wanted to make sure people were dancing & having a good time on the dance floor... The party literally never stopped! If you want the best, work with Kelly & Susan Howe!!
Kelly and Susan were amazing! They really went above and beyond to ensure that our wedding was perfect! They have thought of everything and when I say everything, I mean it! They brought up so many things during the planning process that we would have never thought of down to carrying our food back to our table for us so that we didn't spill anything on the way back and had our hands free in case we got to chatting along the way as well. Kelly and Susan communicate through the whole thing so that everything runs like a well oiled machine! Susan always made sure everyone was where they needed to be and Kelly was an awesome MC and DJ and kept the dance floor moving all night! The up lighting they brought truly transformed the room into a beautiful reception and we really believe that our day would not have gone as smoothly without them. They even ran our rehearsal as our officiant was a friend and had never done a wedding before and that was so helpful. We love Kelly and Susan and highly recommend that you use them!!
Planning my KC wedding from Washington, communication was important. Especially since one of he dances was a mashup and we had limited time to practice while I was in town. There were several dates Kelly gave me for when the mashup song would be ready to preview and never produced the song. On these occasions he never followed up or contacted me about needing more time until I reached out to him and asked if everything was okay. On the day of the wedding, there were several songs in the mashup that weren't timed right despite talking over the phone and in person about the details. All in all, the wedding music went well at the reception but the father/daughter mashup song was a little disappointing.
Planning my KC wedding from Washington, communication was important. Especially since I was doing a mashup song for one of the dances and had limited time to practice. On more than one occasion Kelly would give me a date that the mashup song would be ready to preview and just never follow up. On the day of the wedding there were still some songs in the mashup that weren't timed to cut in/out at the right times despite discussing so that was a little disappointing.
Kelly and his wife were recommended to me by two different couples, I immediately called him and reserved him for our wedding. My husband and I met with Kelly and Susan three times before the wedding and emailed/texted back and forth. I couldn't have asked for a better duo! They were absolutely exceptional! Susan helped coordinate the day of and took it upon herself to make sure I had everything I needed from drinks to tissues and everything in between. She communicated with our parents and the photographer all night to make sure nothing was missed! Kelly was equally as incredible. He did a fantastic job reading the room with his song selections, the dance floor was packed from the minute it opened to the very last song. He was so incredible that my sister-in-law will be using Kelly and Susan for her wedding next fall.
Thank you both for making our day so unforgettable and a dream come true!
10/10!!! Kelly and Susan were amazing. Worth every penny! They were professional, organized, and incredibly easy to work with. They met with us multiple times before the big day to make sure everything would be perfect. This husband and wife duo kept the party going and made the reception run so smoothly! Kelly and Susan both went above and beyond and booking them as our DJ and coordinator was one of the best decisions we made during wedding planning!
WOW! There are no words to describe how amazing Kelly and his wife made our big day. I heard over and over from my guests that it was one of the most fun weddings they’ve ever attended and they made sure my dance floor was never empty. Not only do you get an amazing DJ but also a coordinator who makes sure your wedding reception goes smoothly and flows well. Most importantly they help to ensure that it’s a night to remember not just for the bride and groom but for the parents and bridal party too. My mom could have been a nervous wreck about the small details but instead this amazing husband wife duo took care of everything. If you book Howe weddings I promise you’ll be in for an incredible experience you’ll never forget. Thank you thank you for making our day the BEST. Love the Bolands
Fantastic music and set up. Had some parking lot game for rent that were a huge hit with the kids. Everything was perfect
You can't get much better than Kelly and Susan! I never once had to worry about where to be or what to do at the reception. The two of them ran things flawlessly. I recieved so many compliments from guests and my bridal party on the music and how smoothly things ran. Look no further, you found the perfect DJ!
Kelly and Susan are the best! We attended two weddings they were at previously and thought they were great. They did even better at our wedding which I didn’t even know was possible! I stressed that I wanted everyone dancing the whole night and that’s exactly what happened. My friends in their 20’s and my family friends in their 50’s were dancing (during the same songs) all night! We had multiple compliments that no one has seen that many people go to the dance floor that early and stay on the dance floor until the end!
Susan also helps coordinate the timeline and lined the bridal party up to be introduced. She had wet wipes ready for us after we cut the cake and fed each other and she even helped dried the dance floor since so many people spilled from dancing and having so much fun!
They are very reasonably priced for how great they are and the services they provide (dj, microphone, sound system, lighting, coordination, online portal for songs and more)!!!!! You will be so happy if you choose Howe Weddings because they do a great job and are both great people!!!!
Thank you Howe weddings for making our day perfect!! Husband and wife duo was what we needed. Also, thank you for cutting music for my father daughter dance and making all things possible that we needed. Our day was perfect and our guest made lots of comments of how great the DJ was and the music was awesome.
Kelly and Susan met with me as many times as I had asked them to. Both have so much wedding experience that they really knew what I needed to make decisions on and helped guide me in planning a timeline. On my wedding day, Kelly kept everyone on track for first dance, speeches, and dinner time. Their daughter stood in for Susan and Molly was helpful at telling us when to go down the aisle for our ceremony. I recommend Howe weddings for your DJ and day of coordinating needs.
Kelly and Susan are incredible! Their website and personalities make planning easy and convenient. Our guests had an amazing time and told us how much they loved our DJ. The best way I can think of describing how Susan made our day is just by saying not only did she tend to my husband and I, but also to our parents. She made sure we all had everything we needed to ensure we were freed up to talk to everyone and enjoy the night. I couldn’t recommend them more!
We cannot say enough good things about the Howes! Kelly & Susan truly treated us like family and were a key part in making our wedding day the best day of our lives! Kelly responded so quickly to emails, and both Kelly and Susan are so kind and easy to work with! They plan everything ahead of time down to the minute and adapt as needed/as the couple would like throughout the evening. I felt that we were in such good hands all evening long and that we were treated like royalty! In addition to playing all the right music, getting the crowd in a partying mood, and perfectly MCing, they made sure we had drinks if we wanted them from the moment we arrived, they carried our plates for us, opened our champagne and did an amazing job helping us carry out our vision for our reception. I cannot say enough wonderful things about these two. My husband and I have very high standards and this husband-wife duo exceeded all of our expectations! The Howes are AMAZING and should be the first vendor you book! Worth every single penny!!!!
We could not have been any happier with our decision to have Kelly and Susan as part of our big day! They were so easy to contact and coordinate with before, and they made sure everything ran perfectly at the reception. Not a minute was out of place, and they kept us calm and running smoothly all night. They even worked with our parents to plan a huge surprise as part of the reception and still managed to keep everything on schedule! Once we arrived at our reception venue, I didn't have to lift a finger. The Howes did everything from bustle my dress to carry my food and drinks, and they made sure that our parents were spoiled all night long as well. I can not say enough wonderful things about these two. Especially for all those other Type A brides like me, this team is a MUST HAVE!
I highly recommend Howe Weddings for any event. I loved the online planner and song request option. Kelly worked with me to plan everything from pre-wedding, to ceremony, to last dance of the night. He listened to my wants and needs and helped me plan everything. He was very professional and easy to work with. It was when I saw him carry an elderly guest’s food plate to her table for her that really melted my heart. He went above and beyond. Howe Weddings exceeded my expectations!
I honestly cannot say enough good things about Kelly and Susan. They were so attentive to make sure everything ran smoothly. Kelly played great music and kept the party going, and Susan did everything from get me drinks to help me bustle my dress. One of my best decisions was hiring them.
Susan & Kelly Howe are fantastic. They were so easy to work with, affordable and definitely more than we expected from a DJ service. Kelly does the actual music and Susan is there to help make sure things run smoothly, the plan is stuck to, and is there to help with anything and everything that she can to make the day run smoothly. Kelly was so organized, we had no concerns going into the wedding day because we already knew ahead of time what was going to be happening and when. One of the things that set Howe Weddings apart from others is their attention to detail, but also their online portal. It made things so easy - you could rearrange the event orders and times, pick must play songs, pick DO NOT PLAY songs, and allow trusted friends or family to help pick songs that would play during the reception. We used Howe Weddings for our ceremony as well and we are so glad that we did. The speakers were perfect, the mics worked like a charm and were the perfect volume, and Susan and Kelly had it all organized so we didn't have to stress about anything. Susan was such a life saver for our sanity on our big day - she made sure we were doing okay all evening and was there to take care of anything (big or small) that came up to ensure we were enjoying our day. We also had beautiful uplighting for our reception that really transformed the room into a romantic setting. We are so grateful to have picked Howe Weddings to be a part of our big day. If you're looking for a reliable, affordable, well worth the money, organized DJ - I would definitely recommend Susan & Kelly Howe.
Kelly and Susan did a great job! Throughout the day the were on top of everything. They fixed anything I was unsure about and made sure everything went exactly as I had planned. I had an issue with the venue coordinator and they took over and handled everything just perfectly. We used uplighting and a backdrop which looked great. Our ceremony lasted longer than planned and they knew exactly how to handle it. I HIGHLY recommend them, they genuinely cared that our day went amazing.
HIRE KELLY AND SUSAN! If you want people who can handle your family drama, your crazy song requests, your unique walking down the aisle songs, INVEST IN THEM! Not only were they able to help us plan our ceremony, they had wedding advice for everything from cake cuttings to sneak aways. Susan was the day of coordinator and she made sure everyone was where they needed to be and cued us to walk down the aisle. Kelly has an amazing personality and did a great job telling our guests where to be and announced our wedding hashtag and explained it to all our guests. My sister is on the Autism spectrum, and Kelly and Susan did a fantastic job marking where she needed to stand and helped her remember her cues for the wedding. Whenever we needed a little break, Susan would help us duck out for pictures and Kelly would play some amazing song that got the crowd on their feet. It felt nice knowing we could sneak away and our guests were still being entertained. I cannot thank them enough for everything. They arrived early and coordinated with all the vendors, I never had to greet a single vendor they took care of everything! My husband and I can't stop thinking about how not a SINGLE thing went wrong, and we owe that to Kelly and Susan! They knew what we wanted, the atmosphere of the crowd, and just what to do when someone was stressed. We love you guys and if we ever decided to renew our vows, you'll be the first ones we call.
This husband and wife team is awesome! Extremely professional and organized with every detail of the big day. Loved the guest request system they have. Susan is more of a coordinator for the big day, leaving no need to hire a separate coordinator. She was so incredibly helpful the whole day and night! Couldn't have asked for a better DJ with Kelly, he kept us up to date on the KU game without even asking which was fantastic! Wouldn't have changed a thing.
WOW. We are SO thankful we had Howe Weddings as our DJ. We got exactly what we wanted. DJ and a coordinator all in one! It was great because we met Kelly and Susan face to face a couple of times before the wedding to get everything squared away. We loved how organized and fun they were to work with. Not only was Kelly the DJ, but Susan helped keep everything organized and flowing for the evening. They created a timeline for the whole reception and we had no hiccups with the sound system or anything. We were able to choose the songs we wanted to have played and even which ones we didn't want played. I appreciated having not only a great DJ but also someone that helped with planning. Thank you for your hard work and for being so awesome!
If you are looking for an amazing, professional, organized, and knowledgable DJ, look no further. Kelly and Susan were absolutely AMAZING. When thinking entertainment for our wedding, we wanted someone who was going to provide us direction on the day of the wedding, as well as lead us through the process beforehand. These two were so knowledgable, but let us execute our vision with guidance and assistance. The day of the wedding, they worked through the inevitable kinks and issues with ease and the least amount of stress on us as possible. They kept the party going by playing all of our favorite songs. I had so many guests come up to me and tell me how they had never seen so many people be on the dance floor, and STAY on the dance floor. They made our wedding such a blast! Thanks again, Kelly and Susan.
Kelly and Susan were amazing! They definitely made the reception fun for ALL our guests. When we met with them, Kelly told us that if people aren’t on the dance floor, then he isn’t doing his job. That made us feel confident with having them as our DJ. They definitely delivered! All my guests said they loved our DJ and was one of the most fun weddings they had been to. You can have a monogram light added, up-lighting (in whatever color you want – they use LED lighting), and extra speakers for additional sound. They were reasonably priced and have a guest request system that you can provide the info for your guests in your invitations, but they also do requests at the reception as well. They make sure the reception flows smoothly and they provide you with a schedule of the reception. They make sure that everything gets done and that they stay on schedule. Kelly and Susan are married and they tag team at the reception. Susan is in charge of the people at the reception, making sure that people are where they need to be at the right time. They also help you come up with fun ideas to help you personalize your wedding reception. They are a sweet couple and I would highly recommend them to anyone who wants a top notch DJ. Very professional couple as well.
Review from the Bride:
I was very pleased with Howe Weddings! It's a company run by Kelly and his wife Susan, and they were extremely kind and accommodating to our wishes.
We met with them a couple months prior to the wedding, corresponded by email and used their planning tools on their website to create a playlist and set song list for the special events at the wedding (father/daughter, mother/son dance, etc). Their website was very straightforward and easy to use, and Kelly was very personable throughout the whole process.
We had a meeting the week before the wedding to nail down the final details, and I felt completely assured at the meeting that the wedding was in capable hands!
The wedding went very smoothly, and Kelly and Susan did a great job of keeping the mood right and going smoothly. They were both fun and personable and easy to work with. My only complaint is that some songs were played during the reception that were not on our playlist, and we didn't enjoy a few of them. I would have preferred they completely stuck to our predetermined list.
Overall, I was extremely satisfied and happy with Howe Weddings, and I would recommend them for an event or wedding!
Review from the MOB:
Kelly and his wife, Susan, were recommended by the photographer for our daughter's wedding. From start to finish, they were fabulous to work with. Very accommodating in meeting us near our house (which was an hour across town) and very competitive from a price standpoint. He's a one-man operation so, unlike other companies, we knew who would show up at the wedding and there were no surprises. Thank you both~you listened to our wishes, helped the wedding run smoothly and made it fun!
My husband and I chose to work with Kelly and Susan after receiving a recommendation from one of our other vendors and we are so happy that we did! They make the greatest team and did everything they could to make sure our day went flawlessly. Sitting down with them a few weeks before the wedding put our minds completely at ease the day of and allowed us to relax and enjoy every moment of our day. We told them that we wanted our reception to be fun and to feel like a party and I can honestly say our dance floor was packed the entire night! We could not have asked for a better wedding and reception and so much of that is owed to Kelly and Susan. We will continue to recommend them any chance we can!
Kelly has done 2 weddings for us in 9 months, August 2015 & May 2016! What a fantastic DJ! He was able to make each experience unique and tailored to each couples likes. I would recommend him for any wedding or occasion.
Kelly and Susan are an awesome team and worked very hard to make our night perfect. They understood our vision for the reception and that we didn't want a "cheesy DJ." Susan did a great job helping me deal with a few minor issues that came up during the reception. Kelly did a wonderful job with music and announcing. Everyone had an awesome time! I would recommend them in a heartbeat!
My husband and I chose them of our wedding! They were the nicest people and were willing to go out of their way to make our day perfect! They ran the whole day/planning down to the minute. They made sure that the small details were taken care of and made sure we got everything we needed throughout the day. We had such a blast thanks to them! They kept the dance party going, there was not a single song that stopped people from dancing, our dance floor was full the whole night! I highly suggest them!
Kelly was wonderful! From our initial meeting with him, he was incredibly knowledgable and professional. He really took time to understand the "vibe" of our wedding and guide us when we needed guidance. He played our perfect mix of alternative, oldies, jazz and pop music!
On the wedding day, Kelly guided the evening acting not only as DJ, but helping organize our grand entrance and buffet. He really kept the wedding on track and moving smoothly. He kept the wedding about us, but was lively and entertaining in his commentary.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about DJ Kelly!
Amazing dj Kelly and his wife were very attentive in listening to the things that I wanted to happen at the wedding and the whole night was great and they did an outstanding job.
Kelly and Susan are AMAZING! You won't find better in kc!
This vendor is a husband and wife team. He is the dj and she is the coordinator. From the day we met them we knew that we wanted them to do our wedding ceremony and reception. The moment we signed the contract until when the big day was completely done we had top service from both of them. When issues arose they helped us without hesitation. When there was an obstinate guest that didn't want to take her seat before the ceremony she took care it without hesitation. What can you say this team rocks and they are 100% the best dj and coordinator. He played the music off our list and did the extra requests we asked and they took requests and played them shortly after that what more could we ask for. They made our big day even more special. My groom and I would recommend this couple to be there dj and coordinator to anyone planning on getting married. The coordinator helped us through all the planning and made it less stressful on me and my groom. All I can say is you guys rock and we are glad you both were there to make our day even more special and unforgettable.!!!
I met Kelly and Susan at a wedding show at Unity Village. Right away I found them to be a great team and easy to talk to. I set up an appointment with them and knew instantly I wanted to book them. I am so happy with the decision I made. Kelly and Susan were so wonderful to work with. They had a lot of ideas for songs when I was stuck on what I wanted. We did our formalities a little out of order and Kelly and Susan did a great job of doing everything just how we wanted. They also did a great job of making sure our family was present for everything so they didn't miss anything and were good about announcing things such as the cake cutting, the photo booth, last dance, etc.
I don't remember looking at our dance floor and ever seeing it empty. In fact, in our pictures, I see it jammed packed. They played fun music that kept everyone involved and everyone dancing. I had so much fun and was so sad when the night ended.
Thank you Kelly and Susan for making our night wonderful! We were told our reception was so much fun and we have to owe some of that to you for keeping the party going and keeping it fun! Great job of mixing the music! I highly recommend this dynamic duo!
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