La Bella And The Beat

the best kind of energy to our wedding the whole night. I don’t think there was one person that wasn’t on the dance floor at least once! We could not have asked for more! Can’t wait to see all the dancing photos, especially with the awesome uplighting he did. Thank you Jay, i’ll miss working with you!

rack and managed to get all of our guests on the dance floor. Jay also provided our uplighting and photobooth. Our guests had SO much fun using the photobooth and he even designed a special logo for our photo strips. Jay is a truer DJ and was a dream to work with for our big day!

t the tables and our guests could not stop talking about how much fun the music was. I will 10/10 recommend Jay to everyone! Super professional, easy going, communicative, and fun even during the planning process! Thank you Jay!!

w him forever, knew exactly what we wanted, and executed it all without any hiccups on our wedding day! All of our guests raved about him and had so much fun- they even chanted “ENCORE!” at the end of the night and didn’t want Jay to stop! You absolutely will not be disappointed if you book him as your DJ!

there - we have been to multiple events where he was the DJ, and every single one he brought so much energy and really knew how to get the crowd moving! It was no question that he had to be our DJ. We had an almost two year engagement, and from booking, to planning, to site visits, to executing the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, Jay was so responsive, professional, and had an excitement for our wedding that was truly genuine! He listened to every silly request I made (like our "family tradition" Celine Dion tribute, haha!) he answered all of our questions, he was a great team player with my other vendors, he was a total dream to work with! We recommend Jay a million time over! He was such a key player in making our day perfect! 10/10, highly recommend!

aking things run smoothly the following day!! Jay kept all of our guests on the dance floor the whole night and was such a fun time!

e app he provided to us. It was a magical experience and I cant thank you enough.

c vision would come to life on the day of. He really cares about his clients and it’s apparent in everything he does. We had multiple calls with Jay to iron all the details out and we were always so impressed with how prepared, organized, and genuine he was. When our wedding weekend rolled around, he went above and beyond by being there for our rehearsal to make sure all the music cues were right and by editing our mother/son and father/daughter songs for length. He loves music and understands how to keep people dancing and having a good time. I didn’t leave the dance floor for longer than 10 minutes total once it opened up! Everyone had an incredible time and commented on how great he was. We feel so lucky!

guests are still texting me and telling me how great the music was. AND a lot of our friends are in the music industry. So the pressure was on. Jay perfectly blended the mix of classic hits that everybody will rock to (opening the dance floor with "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" was a genius call), but then he also incorporated a lot of music based on our taste, our ages (we were teens when Missy Elliot reigned supreme), and the information that we gave him during our planning. The transitions were amazing, and the dance floor was packed literally the entire time. BUT it wasn't just the music. When plans shifted during the pandemic, Jay was a nimble and comforting professional who advised on how we could use sound in a remote ceremony location, how we could use lighting to make our Plan B just as spectacular as our original plans, and he orchestrated the speeches and toasts during dinner perfectly. Booking Jay means getting an amazing DJ *and* a wedding ninja who can pivot on a dime and handle anything that may come up during planning or on the day itself. Just book him. Trust me -- I had to plan my wedding three times because of COVID. Literally could not have done it without Jay.

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g!” The mother of the bride even missed eating our wedding cake because she was too busy dancing. When we started planning our wedding, as a couple we agreed that finding the perfect DJ was top of our “to-do” list. We wanted to find the best DJ in New England, one that understood the vibe of the wedding we were aiming for. We had attended many weddings in the past and felt that the DJ choice can either make or break a wedding. We set off to find a band or DJ who had three qualities: (1) Ability to corral people, make announcements, etc. (2) Ability to read a room, get people moving and play good music to our taste and (3) Responsible and communicative vendor. Often times you'll get a DJ who plays a great set, but they're awful at speaking and making announcements. Other times it's the opposite. Jay combines the best of both. We had calls with around 5 DJs before speaking with Jay. After our call with Jay, we hung up and immediately knew he was who we were going to hire and would check all the boxes we were looking for. We could tell from the first call how passionate Jay is about his work as a DJ, and about the couples he works with. Working with Jay was the best decision ever!! He went way above and beyond what we were even looking for. Throughout the wedding planning process Jay was amazing. We exchanged tons of phone calls emails and texts and every time it felt like we were talking to a friend. He gave us so many good pointers about song selections, how to structure the reception and speeches etc. he had amazing lighting options, a playlist phone app, and we even opted to use his photo booth which was a huge hit with our guests. Our reception was perfect, Jay really knows how to read a room and capture the attention of all guests. From the bridal party introduction, to the first dances and the speeches Jay effortlessly made sure everyone was fully engaged with what was happening at everyone moment of the reception. Once the dance party kicked off, the dance floor was packed the entire time. I did not see anyone sitting down, he really hit the nail on the head with everything we were looking for. Thank you Jay for being amazing!!!! We love you! The Ballentines!

xt or email away. Everything was easy and smooth. If we ever have a bash (cause we’re not getting married again lol) we’ll definitely hire him! Highly recommend! Thanks again Jay!

he whole wedding. The photo booth was a massive hit and everyone loved the photos. But the biggest thing about jay is that he TRULY cares about his clients. He was helping me troubleshoot several problems with other vendors that he has no responsibility to help with. When my make up artist was in the hospital two days before my wedding with a septic infection jay had numbers and contacts for me in less than an hour trying to find a replacement. When I was having issues with my coordinator he listened and helped me figure out problems. Jay is simply the best. You just can’t do better.

the whole time)! We could not have asked for a better vendor or person in general to be there for our wedding day! They made it all happen for us (even the impossible).

my husband wanted and man, did he deliver!! The dance floor (as much of one as we could have) was packed. if that all the praise in the world doesn’t convince you he is the man to make your DJ wedding dreams come true- know this drunken bride cried because she didn’t want the party to stop #thankstotbewine HIRE JAY AND YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!

- he took his time talking with us to make sure he understood my husband and me, our families, and the kind of wedding we were envisioning. Right off the bat, he was dedicated to making our day perfect and made us feel confident that he had everything 100% under control. Once COVID hit, Jay was on top of communication with us and our venue. Amid various changes in plans, he was not only extremely knowledgeable about health and safety guidelines but incredibly positive and supportive. He never missed a beat. Despite our disorganization from planning a wedding from afar, he nailed every single moment. The reception was everything we could have hoped for and more. The music was fantastic; every guest had a fantastic night ( and felt safe while doing so). Our friends and family are still raving about the music and continue to comment that it was one of the best weddings they have attended. Jay is not only the best at what he does but incredibly professional and all-around a great person to work with. We could not be happier to have had him be a part of our day!

a crowd and kept us dancing until the end of the night. HIGHLY recommend him!

ine , and walked me through what the process looked like. Who needs an event planner?! My husband is Puerto Rican and I am European- Jay stepped up to the challenge playing a mix of both of our styles. Everyone was very happy and I would 10/10 recommend Jay!

r years, he was so easy to talk to and down to earth. He made the planning process simple and easy. Our wedding was perfect and we would recommend Jay over and over again.

of yet! He sent surveys and questionaries, really trying to get a sense of who me and my husband are as a couple, and what we envisioned our wedding to be. Jay met myself and our wedding team at the event space a couple weeks before the wedding and really laid everything out for us. We had family members play a few songs as we walked down the aisle and Jay was able to provide them with all the equipment they needed to play their pieces beautifully. My husband and I are from two different worlds, culture and music wise, me being from the US and my husbands family being from Turkey. Jay did an AMAZING job bringing in fun Turkish music into our night and keeping our 300+ guests dancing all night long. His tastes for music is impeccable and really caters to all generations, the dance floor was absolutely PACKED. I could write about Jay forever, but I suggest just booking him for your big day to experience his magic yourself! Thank you Jay for such an amazing night that we will truly never forget. P.S. We did not have a videographer and Jay surprised my husband and I on our 1st year anniversary with an audio recording of our ceremony and vows. I cried. What DJ does this? JAY DOES!

ng. Plus, he and his wife Susan (our photographer- Susan Donovan Photography) worked so well together and were just cool people!

h everything we requested; music was the biggest thing to me for our wedding and he 100% killed it with the songs! It’s always nice to hear from all of our guests how amazing our DJ was and that truly warms my heart knowing we went with the best in this biz. Thank you Jay for giving us an unbelievable experience for our wedding! I could talk all day about how great you were but would definitely recommend to anyone needing an amazing music experience for their big day!

im back in March, he was very on top of every and very communicative with us! The ceremony was beautiful and I attribute at least 1/4 of that to Jay and his timing with the music! And the reception was exactly the party that we wanted, the music never stopped (he didn’t even eat, because he was too focused on playing music!). I had multiple people ask for his info for upcoming events! Definitely the DJ to hire if you’re looking to have the best day ever!

and you can tell he has a blast doing what he does!! So many of our guests reached out to us after to tell us how great he was. After the wedding my mother in law immediately booked him for an upcoming event. I highly highly recommend!!!!

ocess so fun and easy. The music was perfect and there was never a doubt that he would make our day unbelievably special and magical which it was. He's so professional and you won't be disappointed. Jay will make your process and wedding better than you could have ever imagined!!!

organization is a dream for a planner (it makes such a difference to have your DJ and Coordinator on the same page!) his vibe is fun and energetic yet he has a chill vibe about him. We love that he works with an interactive App that allows a great flow of communication, planning and requests during the planning process! We highly recommend La Bella and the Beat for any event!

process of picking music etc. I didn't have time to go to the bathroom during the dancing because every song was so good you never wanted to leave the dance floor. Sadly the one time I made it to the bathroom, Tom was lifted by everyone to Boys Club. I'm glad pictures were taken. Basically, he rules and I'd do it all over again if I could!

what we wanted and took into account all the little details we overlooked. Not only is he kind he is also extremely talented and knows how to command an audience. The music he chose for our wedding was incredible! I can honestly say I don't think any of the guests or myself have ever danced so much in our lives! If you want a memorable night filled with excellent music; La Bella and The Beat is the way to go!

ions. Jay nailed every mark and went above and beyond to ensure the evening was fun and just the way we wanted it. From the very beginning of planning to the big day, Jay was professional, fun, and really cared about making our wedding day special. We are so thankful for his presence and service at our wedding and would recommend him with confidence to anyone in need of a DJ for a special event.

and I like the same genres of music. However, we each definitely have our own niche, guilty pleasures and we wanted both sides to show throughout the day. Jay 100% understood our vision and was completely on board with our music selection for the ceremony and reception. Jay was so professional and always available throughout the planning process. He was super helpful with selecting certain songs, i.e. he took the time to help my father and I narrow down our song when we were having a hard time picking one. The one thing we wanted at our wedding was to have a lively dance floor and that's exactly what happened!! All of our guests danced the night away and people still today tell us how amazing Jay did with the music/dance floor. Our day was perfect and we truly believe Jay played a big part in it.

ies about the music for my wedding day. Moreover, he was very clear on pricing and there were no surprise fees or hiccups at all. He gave us a beautiful ceremony and he read the vibes of the crowd at the reception and had everyone dancing the whole night, and I mean the ENTIRE night. The energy level was high and so much fun. People kept coming up to me after saying they had never been to a wedding where the dance floor was completely packed the entire night. Our friends and family are still talking about how sore they are from dancing all night! It was perfect! We highly recommend Jay for wedding receptions and ceremonies. If you want to have a great party, Jay is your guy! Honestly, look no further. A +++

ers EVERY SINGLE QUESTION and helps you figure everything out by meeting up with you before the wedding! Jay comes to your rehearsal to make sure he is ready to go for the big day and OH MY GOSH does he put on a show... my legs are STILL killing me from all the dancing we did! All of my guest were up and dancing having a blast!!! Many of my guest have messaged me asking “who was your DJ; he was great!” He pays attention to who was on the dance floor and chose the music accordingly. And his passion shows when he’s doing his thing! He was smiling just as much as we were! Jay really became some one very special to my husband and I... you will forever be apart of our memories and wedding talk, and I’m pretty sure my parents are going to invite you to Christmas 😂😂😂 I can’t thank you enough for everything you did to make my dreams come true Jay. From the bottom of our hearts; thank you! You rock! Everyone loved you! Ps. His wife is a photographer!!!! Dream team! Please do yourself a favor and stop looking for another DJ and give Jay a call... I know he will make you as happy as he made us! Thank you for everything ❤️

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timing as it happened. He knew more about our cultural traditions than we did, and helped us think through how to incorporate them in ways that would respect the history while being true to our personal values. We had a rustic outdoor venue with places for games, cocktails, and conversations in addition to the dance floor. He warned us in advance that it might be hard to keep folks dancing in that setting, but the dance floor was alive throughout the evening. A soft spoken and kind guy, Jay’s work speaks for itself. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ!

ond for our wedding and we couldn't be happier! The guests also raved about the music :)

fence as they have, i was overwhelmed and contstantly feeling like i was missing something. i never felt anywhere close to this once i decided on choosing La Bella and the Beat for our entertainment. As a matter of fact one of my favorite crunch time memories in the wedding planning process was our hour long phone call going over everything, occasionally getting sidetracked because he is just so easy to talk to! i felt SO much better after we hung up because I knew we were in great hands. Jay is a jovial, intelligent, loving guy who is passionate about his career and his company. He never made me feel like he wished he was somewhere else on our big day, he truly made it all about us which showed in every interactjon we had with jay before during and even after our wedding. It wasn’t long before we all welcomed him into our family — even my dad quasi-drunkenly asked for the mic to preach good words about Jay at the end of our wedding! everyone erupted in celebration because he really was that good. Jay even stopped by our afterparty at Margaritas which meant so much to us. You just can’t beat his energy. We couldn’t be happier to give Jay LaBella and his company five stars and the best review i could possibly give because even still — it’s not enough to repay him for making our day “the best day ever.” Thank you Jay and we wish you nothing but success and happiness in your coming years! - Mr. & Mrs. Thompson

oceeding. They made all the stress of planning melt away, and laid everything out for us in an easy, step by step process. They addressed concerns we didn't even consider, gave us great recommendations for things when we were stumped. We threw random generic "feelings" to describe the music we were looking for, like "cafe piano jazz" and Jay not only knew the exact feel we were going for, he had examples ready to go. He worked with all our random requests, got a quiet generator and a mic setup in the middle of a field with no visible wires anywhere, and made his presence known only through great audio. It was a great experience for us, and Jay was great to work with. We definitely recommend his services, as he was awesome to work with! Thank you Jay, and send our warmest regards to you and yours!

since day one. I contacted Jay last year to DJ our wedding. He had played at one of my friends weddings and I remember I had a blast. Jay was sooooo accommodating that him and his wife (who is also our photographer) drove to Maine to meet with Ryan and I to go over our idea for our dance party. He paid attention to detail and what we wanted and even gave us his own ideas. Jay stayed in communication with me throughout my planning process and was even awesome with dealing with my last minute brain! He even attended our rehearsal to check out the venue and to figure out where speakers should be placed etc.... Ryan and I are so blown away about how great Jay was that I could ramble on and on. I know as a couple you may be hesitant towards hiring Dj's because we have all been to those weddings where the Dj was boring!!! This is not the case with Jay. He will not disappoint, he listens to you and he works damn hard to piece everything together and make sure it goes perfect! you will not be disappointed. My family loved him so much that he now is now been converted into an Irish man haha

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ened to everything we wanted, and went above and beyond our expectations for laid back romantic vibe during dinner and a mix of new and old dance songs to keep the dance floor crowded. The mood he set especially during cocktail hour and dinner was exactly what I had envisioned, and the dance floor was packed all evening. Jay set up multiple calls beforehand to review the reception timeline, make recommendations, and get to know our music preferences. We planned the whole wedding in just 3 months, and he was arguably our most organized vendor even on short notice, and an all around good guy.

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MA to meet us for lunch to go over the entire day, called and emailed us a million times, made our last minute wedding rehearsal painless, and made our wedding the best night of our lives. I danced all night along with everyone else! My (now) husband hardly ever dances and he was dancing that night! I had a specific playlist that I curated over the years that I wanted him to play during cocktails and dinner, and he sprinkled a little bit of his own music into there as well and it was perfect! He also played songs we requested ahead of time dedicated to our loved ones who are no longer with us and it made everything so sweet. I cannot recommend Jay enough to anyone who is looking for a wedding DJ who is funny, laid back, but will also plan your day for you if you don’t have a wedding planner. Everyone said that he was the best of the best and are still talking about him two months later! Thank you Jay, and I’m so proud to call you a friend!

verall taste in music. He knows how to keep the guests happy and the night flowing. He answers all emails and makes himself available so communication is easy and efficient. Our guests raved about the music and loved the whole experience. We highly recommend La Bella And The Beat!

t as the music was amazing from dinner music to party music FANTASTIC!!! The dance floor was packed all night and nobody wanted the night to end. I would highly recommend La Bella And The Beat if you want a wedding that you will remember for the rest of your life. Thank you again Jay. Love the Sousa/Soucy Family

at the event itself, Jay was an utter professional. We will only be using Jay for any future event needs that require music and/or a cool-as-a-cucumber MC!

ing and the music he chose as back ground music was perfect.

y of connecting with us put us right at ease. He got to know us and our style and worked with us to get just the right mix of music for our cocktail hour, dinner and reception to make a memorable day for us and our guests. The dance floor was never without people on it having a blast. Jay was so professional and such fun to work with. We highly recommend LaBella and the Beat for your next party or reception.

for perfectly. Despite it being a Sunday brunch wedding, he had the dance floor packed! I'd recommend booking Jay to any couples looking for a great DJ for their wedding.

had a rather tricky song to time the bridal party walking down the aisle and Jay made it work absolutely perfectly. On top of that, Jay is such a nice guy. He was easy to work with, was open to suggestions, was timely, made the whole process easy, and was so easy to talk to. A lot of DJ companies I looked at prior to Jay seemed 'cheesy' or 'commercial' and Jay was absolutely authentic and professional. I cannot recommend him enough!

was huge reason why our big day was so unforgettable! During the reception everything was perfectly timed, he played awesome music, and had everyone up and dancing before we even did the special dances. He was accommodating and flexible when it came to the father/daughter dance as we wanted to mash 2 songs together and he made it happen! The dance floor was packed the whole night, our guests literally danced the night away and it was all thanks to Jay's DJ skills and his dedication in making our day perfect. We highly recommend him!!!

we first met with Jay, he was extremely enthusiastic, he was personable, and he was professional. Jay asked us what we were looking for and got the details he needed to make our dance floor a popular place (ages of guests, our interests, our must-plays). He allowed us to make suggestions, walked us through each part of the event, and helped us create our itinerary. LA BELLA AND THE BEAT BROUGHT THE PARTY! We were SO happy with Jay the night of our wedding. Our dance floor was CONSTANTLY packed with our loved ones dancing to hits from today and the past. As the bride, I couldn't be pulled off the floor because I was just having WAY too much fun. When I asked Jay to break out a special basket of 36 toy microphones so our guests to sing a Celine Dion hit, he did it without question and prompted our guests so that they WILLINGLY sang along (and honestly, it was my favorite!). Jay was flexible right up until the last minute and was simply a joy to work with. We couldn't have been happier!

ad numerous guests tell us how much they enjoyed our wedding, largely due to Jay's work!

is affable, he is flexible, and he is reliable. First and foremost, Jay is just a really nice guy. We knew we'd made the right choice immediately based on his personality alone. Turns out, he's even more professional than he is personable, which is a feat in and of itself. Jay worked seamlessly and effectively with all the major players in our wedding: planner, caterer, photographer, our parents, the maid of honor and best man, and (most importantly) the bride and groom. He had everything expertly planned out exactly the way we wanted it. Jay was basically the quarterback of our wedding, and when the weather forced him to call a heck of a lot of audibles, he genuinely welcomed the challenge. We started way late, moved stuff all around the venue, changed the itinerary half a dozen times AFTER the wedding had started ... Jay just rolls with all of it. A wedding is basically "controlled chaos"; Jay is the guy you can count on to keep that crazy train firmly on the tracks. I found myself asking him questions he had no business knowing the answers to, just because I couldn't find anybody else to ask, and he always had those answers. It was almost uncanny. Jay is more than a pro; he's a natural. Full disclosure: I'm not related to Jay La Bella in any way, nor do I have any relationship with him outside of our wedding. I'm not even trying to do him a favor. He's just that good. You'd be amazed at how many things can go wrong behind the scenes of a wedding, so don't even allow for the possibility that your DJ situation will be one of them. It's too important. If you haven't hired a an emcee/DJ yet, stop shopping around and just call La Bella and the Beat. You have no idea how glad you will be that you did.

lcoming to all our guests. He was also very professional and paid attention to every detail, almost as if he could sense the needs of the crowd. We loved his enthusiasm and energy that radiated into the reception throughout the evening! He was easy to work with in planning our event and played the perfect selection of music that we had requested! He even danced along with us from behind his setup! Jay definitely helped create an awesome wedding day for my husband and I and all our guests! For future events we would absolutely use Jay again and have already referred him to many friends and family!

as able to get every single song that we had requested, including remixes and remakes. The wedding party intro and first dance music was all cued up PERFECTLY. Our guests are still raving about how awesome the music was at our wedding - and so are we!!! We would very HIGHLY recommend Jay to anyone and everyone. You'd be missing out if you didn't have Jay as your wedding DJ!

m, he came to our wedding site and reception site weeks prior to the wedding. On the wedding day he arrived extra early to be sure he had everything set up and ready to go. Jay made sure everything went smoothly, from the mics at the ceremony, to the introductions at the reception, to the music! It was all perfect! The best part was that everyone danced all night long! We even had him stay an extra hour which he was totally cool with! We loved our wedding day and Jay helped make that possible!

e couldn't recommend him more - and plan on him being our first call if we need a DJ again in the future. Thanks again Jay for all that you did for us - you are amazing!

is Irish , so we needed a diverse mix at our wedding and Jay helped incorporate that in the best way possible. He sat with us and went through all of our music before the big day, and made sure we had all the songs and choices we wanted. The day of, he got there early for us and set up our speaker system for our ceremony, and then set up everything for our reception on his own. For our entrances he did an amazing job announcing the wedding party's names and getting everyone so excited. All of our guests were clapping and cheering nonstop!!! Our music selection worked out perfectly and literaly everyone was on the dance floor the whole time that the floor was available!! He did an amazing job and we really couldn't have asked for a better DJ. Thank you so much Jay. You truly made our night that much special and we will forever be grateful for that!!!! He's the best people!!!!! :)

pleased with his services from the day we started working with him through wedding day. He will tailor your music however you'd like and has a great intuition and feel for what you're looking for without too many specific details. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ for any type of event!

took all of our favorites into consideration and was able to make the perfect playlist. He was so good about our first dance (which was choreographed so we had very specific instructions) and he made it seem easy. Thank you so much Jay! Without a good DJ, the dancing can fall flat. Our dance floor was booming the whole night! You're the best!

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as patient with me and my many questions as we were looking at our budget and trying to choose a DJ. (Note: we found his prices to be incredibly reasonable.) Once we chose Jay, he was very helpful in the planning stages. He even agreed to a "Skype" meeting because we were planning our wedding from long-distance. He met with us for close to an hour via Skype, going over all of our requests and the timing of all the wedding events. Jay was fabulous the day of the wedding. He accomplished everything we had talked about and made our reception the really fun evening that it was. Jay was great at transitioning from "music to eat to" to "music to dance to." While he was on the mic a few times to keep the evening moving, most of the time he just let the music do the work, which was exactly what he had said he would do and what we wanted. We gave him a pretty long song list, and he was able to work many if not close to all of them in at some point over the night. All in all, Jay was so easy to work with. He quickly and easily agreed to all of our requests and suggestions, and he made his part of our wedding stress-free. Not to mention, Jay is just a really, really nice guy. I am beyond thrilled that we chose Jay and La Bella and the Beat for our wedding and I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone.

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ves and answer all of our questions, to the meeting the week before our wedding to get organized to the actual event- AMAZING. Jay is professional, fun and a delight to have around on your special day. We will always be grateful for Jay and his work at our wedding. He gets people moving and listens/respects the couple 100%. We also threw a couple curve balls his way on our day and you wouldn't have ever known- handled them like a BOSS. THANK YOU JAY!

amazing flavor and every guest had an amazing time in huge part because of him! I would highly recommend hiring La Bella and The Beat for your event.