I knew that the DJ would be an important part of our wedding, but I had no idea how crucial Joe’s DJ Service and our DJ, Ryan, would be to making our big day memorable in all of the best ways. Going with real pros made all the difference, as it...’s clear how much the professionalism and expertise of the Joe’s team really paid off.
AJ was fantastic to work with ahead of our wedding. He was beyond patient and understanding when we needed to postpone due to the pandemic, and when we finally started the planning process in earnest, he was quick to answer every question I had. From strategies to amplify the ceremony at our remote outdoor venue to the best mic setup for our videographers to capture the audio they needed, he’d done it all before (and worked with many of our Bozeman-based vendors as well), and the value of that experience was clear. And of course, the detailed questionnaire and follow-up call the week before the wedding was the perfect way to make sure we’d ironed out all of the details. As a bride, it often felt like my job to think of everything, but with Joe’s, I got the comfort and relief of a pro who’d thought of everything I hadn’t and was always one step ahead.
Our wedding day was wonderful but a bit chaotic, validating all of the prep work Joe’s did to be ready for anything. Some nasty weather rolled in and we had to change quickly to an indoor venue, but because we'd been over the backup plan, our DJ was able to shift gears quickly without scrambling for new instructions.
And about that DJ: Ryan was a ROCK STAR!! It was a bit of a fire drill for him to pack up his equipment when the rain came and switch over to our alternate venue, but he did an absolutely amazing job. The second setup worked really well, with all of our guests able to hear our ceremony clearly—a huge priority. Ryan was also very responsive to feedback, turning the volume down during dinner when asked and rolling with other requests. We’d provided a list of songs in advance, but unfortunately his printed copies got rained on and partially ruined… however, I didn’t realize that until much later because he understood our vibe so well that he ended up playing what we would've wanted anyway!
We got compliments not just from guests but from our shuttle drivers saying that the party sounded fantastic and that we had the best playlist—all thanks to Ryan! We loved the fantastic energy he brought, joining our friends on the dance floor and understanding exactly how to keep people pumped up. We wanted a mix of country, pop, and some “guilty pleasure” tunes from our college days. He managed to find the perfect blend, switching it up to keep things fresh without giving anyone musical whiplash.
The moment Ryan became the real MVP of our wedding was when he approached our venue and got them to extend our end time! He saw how much fun we were having and took it upon himself to see if we could keep things going. We had the very best night, thanks to Ryan’s intuition and initiative and the professionalism and preparation of the whole Joe’s team. I cannot recommend them enough!