Mark Haugen DJ

eting over the phone and then met with us in person. He sent me several play lists for different parts of the day (pre-ceremony, cocktail hour, dance party) and I was able to build list of songs that I loved for each and then he took it from there to make it wonderful. You can't beat a nice walk with some awesome tune selections to listen to!! About a month before the wedding Mark had a family thing come up and as promised in our contract he had another DJ ready to step in. He connected me the day he called with DJ Taylor and assured me I was in great hands. Taylor was nothing short of amazing as well. He again was responsive and did 2 phone meetings; 1 right away and 1 a week before the wedding. The day of the wedding he showed up early to get set up and cheered us on as we got pictures taken. The evening was no different as he was amazing! The dance floor was never empty and when he said he was there to make the day amazing for us he did this with no fail. The only fail we had was we forgot to take a picture with our wonderful DJ. Both guys were truly a blessing to our day and helped things run smooth as butter!! Thank you!

u karaoke sessions, and kept the dance party going all night long, which is exactly what we wanted! If you’re looking for fantastic energy and a party, he’s your guy!

s professionalism and experience is his personability. He made not only my wife and I comfortable, but the rest of our guests comfortable as well. His presence throughout the day was always welcomed and guests still talk about how nice he was when they encountered him throughout the evening. Mark is also a real DJ. His equipment is top notch and sounds great. His musical knowledge runs deep and I am sure he could DJ whatever type of wedding you want. We gave him a general vision along with a handful of must plays and he did the rest. It was perfect. He also actually "mixes" the music where possible, as opposed to simply fading in between songs. This technical skill is an undersong component of what makes a dance floor hum. Mark will keep things grooving until the lights come on. Hire Mark. You won't be disappointed.

. We were so impressed and very thankful to have him stand by our side on our wedding day! Mark was awesome to work with and exceeded our expectations for our wedding day. He was quick to respond, easy to talk with, and was happy to provide suggestions for a smooth wedding day! We are so grateful we were able to work alongside Mark. Our guests had a blast and the day was perfect with the help of Mark! We highly recommend working with him. You and your guests will not be disappointed. Thank you Mark for your great work!!

he dance floor ALL NIGHT. We could rely on him to play all the great songs along with any requests. He interacts with the crowd too making the whole experience personable! He was the life of the party for sure and we couldn’t be any more grateful for what he brought to the table for our wedding! He was a HUGE hit!! Thanks Mark!!!

nized and stayed on track and always had people dancing at the reception. Couldn't have asked for a better guy!

had nothing but great things to say about Mark & we enjoyed having him there on our wedding day! Highly recommend booking with him if you want your guests on the dance floor & to not have to worry about a thing! :)

he dance floor. Our wedding music was so fun, we got so many comments on how it was the most fun wedding people of have been to in a long time. So many guests stayed until the very end of the night.

letely on top of everything. He made suggestions on how to move things along smoothly and was very flexible. Multiple people made comments at our wedding about how great Mark was. We 100% made the right choice going with Mark and would do it again in a heart beat.

ng Mark to set up and tear down equipment in multiple locations throughout the day. Luckily, he knew the venue and owners so well because of his years of experience. Mark listened to our favorite artists and curated a playlist that was full of songs we enjoyed. His audio was crystal clear throughout the ceremony. He stayed in close contact with our day-of coordinator throughout the ceremony and reception, helping to make sure everything ran smoothly. We cannot recommend Mark enough, such a great guy with kick-butt DJ skills!

eception until quite literally 3 hours before the wedding started. We also had a fairly non-standard ceremony with multiple music cues that he easily coordinated with us and our officiant. Mark was incredibly adaptable and perfectly executed all of the last minute changes, in addition to being friendly, personable, and overall a joy to work with.

f party we wanted and then had the dance floor rocking all night. All sound for the ceremony, cocktail hour, speeches, and reception was set up well and sounded great. Mark goes above and beyond to make sure everything is exactly the way you want it. I would recommend him to any couple looking for a wedding DJ!

communication. He is one of the main reasons we had such a seamless and perfect day. I have recommended him to so many friends already and couldn't say enough great things about him as a person and a professional.

ons, even things I wouldn’t have even thought of. On our wedding day he was organized and kept things on schedule. He played a huge part in making our day go smoothly!

s DJ unexpectedly dropped out on us, Mark stepped up and offered his help without hesitation. From the very beginning, his communication was top-notch, promptly responding to our inquiries and addressing all our concerns. Mark's willingness to go above and beyond to assist us during a difficult situation was truly commendable. He showed genuine dedication and professionalism throughout our interactions, making it clear that he is a reliable and dependable individual. While we did not have the opportunity to experience his DJ services firsthand, based on his stellar communication and willingness to help, I have no doubt that Mark is a stand-up guy and a reliable choice for anyone seeking a DJ for their special day. I would highly recommend reaching out to him if you're in need of a DJ with excellent communication skills and a willingness to go the extra mile.

) were at our wedding and asked for their information. I would highly recommend!

d up big time for our wedding but by also helping us mashup songs for our first dance.

who we were hiring was important to us as opposed to hiring a company without knowing WHO your actual DJ will be. Mark was alongside us in the planning process and supported us during some tough life events that happened during our engagement. Everyone still raves about him as our DJ... and he helped make sure the dance floor was never empty. Mark came highly recommended by our venue, Ivory North. I cannot recommend him highly enough!

ever been to our venue before but he arrived early to make sure everything was set up and ready to go. From ceremony to the reception, the night ran so smoothly and we never once had to stress or worry about the music, and Mark kept the dance floor buzzing! A DJ can really make or break a wedding and my husband and I are so thankful we got Mark for ours!

ith, prompt, and courteous. He made it easy for us to assemble a playlist, took lots of requests from our guests, and worked well with the other wedding personnel.

months ago and the comments haven't stopped. We've heard "of all the weddings we went to last year, yours had the best dancing and music!" We'll even be at other people's weddings and our friends will say, "This DJ is pretty good but your wedding DJ was GREAT". And we feel the same way! If you want a DJ who will please everyone, read the room, and have an absolute blast doing it, Mark is your guy. After a pandemic apart, I really wanted great memories of dancing with our friends at our wedding, and Mark absolutely delivered. We were especially impressed when he took inspiration from our lovingly curated pre-ceremomy and cocktail hour playlists to create a perfectly varied dinner playlist of music we hadn't requested but absolutely loved. If you're not sure if hiring an experienced DJ is worth it, let me assure you that it is. (Is there anything more of a let down than being excited to dance at a wedding only to be disappointed by a mediocre DJ who is phoning it in and can't seem to play anything people actually want to dance to?) All this to say, you can't go wrong with Mark Haugen as your DJ. Thanks, Mark, for being such an important part of the memories we made on our wedding day!

d rock it he did! He was a great help planning the event and choosing the right songs -- then playing them at the right times, and giving all the right prompts to keep people happy and moving! Thank you Mark, for a great night of entertainment - Yes, playing the music, but much, much more!

just how to keep the energy high. He also had great ideas for ringing in the new year. Also, I heard from all the other people involved with the sound and lighting for our wedding how professional and impressive He was. I cannot recommend him enough.

nal touches to make the perfect ceremony! We could not have asked for a better guy to work with!

ed the audio for our ceremony, took care of music and introductions for our cocktail hour, and created such a fun environment on the dance floor. One of my guests reflected on the day saying "The flow of the entire day was absolutely perfect. The momentum from the ceremony, to the cocktail hour, to the amazing dance party couldn't have been better!" and I gotta say all of that was thanks to Mark! He was not only an amazing DJ but truly a gem of a human being. He cares about his clients and wants to make their day the best. He takes pride is his work and genuinely created the most perfect vibe for our wedding day.

hour then reception music that will keep our guests on the dance floor plus an emphasis on 90's country. Mark more than delivered. He was so easy to work with and offered many great suggestions and recommendations. He read the room so well and kept the dance floor full. We highly recommend choosing Mark for your wedding!

d and asked guests what they wanted to hear! My Photographer said she has never seen that many people on the dance floor for so long as she did! Mark really is one of the most genuine people You will meet! He takes his work very serious and takes pride in his work!

never pressured us or the couple to keep up with the timeline, as we fell a bit behind. Hoping to work with Mark again in the future!

made it so personal and even added some inside jokes which we loved! If you're in Minnesota, he is your go-to guy for an officiant. He made us feel comfortable and the process was stress-free. Thanks again, Mark!

ding celebration. Professional services for music during the ceremony, dinner, and reception. Super friendly and eager to help in any way. We loved having Mark as our DJ, and would definitely recommend his services! Kept our dance floor rocking all night!

oughout the entire day, and everything in between. He is amazing and I would hire him again in a heartbeat. Over and over again on the day of and since our wedding, people have told us that it was the best wedding they’ve been to! Again, most of that is because of the seamless transitions throughout the day and positive energy from Mark!! 10/10 would recommend forever!!!

change or mis hap and no one will even notice! He is so fun, personable and most of all RELIABLE. You will not be disappointed with Mark Haugen as your DJ.

’t have asked for more! I highly recommend him!!

hly, the dance floor had great energy, and everyone we talked to mentioned what an incredible time it was. He has a gift at reading the room, feeling where the party was at, and his enthusiasm is infectious. I cannot recommend him enough!

a swing dance, complete with a short lesson taught by a bridesmaid/groomsman, and Mark was 100% prepared to make it happen for us. After our swing dance, Mark kept our dance floor busy and we (and our guests) had the best time. I'm also a wedding photographer, and have had the joy of working with Mark as a vendor with shared wedding clients after my wedding. We've probably worked about a dozen weddings together. I have never seen an empty dance floor when he's behind the table. He is also communicative with his clients and their other vendors, ensuring a smooth event. He has my highest recommendation!

One thing that stood out to us about Mark compared with the other DJs we met with was his willingness to tailor himself and his services to our wedding in particular. My husband and I were together over 14 years before finally getting married, so we have a lot of old photos of us together from high school, etc. Something that was really important to us was to put together a slide show with all these old photos that we could show at our wedding. Most DJs were not willing to touch a slide show with a 10-foot pole (because of all of the technical difficulties that can arise and all the different ways it can go wrong). But Mark happily rose to the challenge and made sure we had everything we needed to show our slide show! Before our wedding, Mark was SO helpful with all of the planning. We had multiple phone calls with him to talk through the details of our day ahead so we would all be on the same page, which was very reassuring. He also put up with loads of text messages from me throughout the planning process with random little questions. And he was always SUPER nice and friendly every single time we talked to him! I truly enjoyed and will miss our phone calls with Mark. On our wedding day, Mark was nothing short of incredible. He arrived about 3 hours early and was super prepared and organized. And he was fantastic at both aspects of his job: DJ and MC. As our DJ, he acted as a human algorithm, taking a short list of songs we had given him that we like and predicting from that other songs we would like! The music was seamless between songs we had specifically asked him to play and songs he chose on his own. And he didn’t just play songs WE would like; he played songs that were a huge hit with all of our guests! As our MC, Mark found the perfect balance between narrating to keep our evening on track and blending into the background to let things happen naturally. He was fun and full of energy, but also didn’t try to steal the spotlight at all. He was everything any couple could ever want in a DJ/MC! But the best thing about Mark is his willingness to adapt. He’s like a chameleon: he will blend in to whatever kind of party you want to throw. My husband and I (and most of our friends and family) are not big party animals. We had a small wedding (about 80 people) and it was a pretty mellow group. We were in kind of a tough position because, on the one hand, we were a little nervous people wouldn’t dance and wanted people to have fun at our wedding, but on the other hand, we didn’t want it to turn into a crazy rave or anything. Haha! Mark was so great at finding that happy medium for us. He actually managed to get all of our guests out onto the dance floor (even my 89 year old grandmother!) and it felt like a super fun party, even though it was a pretty small wedding. But he also didn’t push too hard, which we appreciated. The dancing fizzled out about 30 minutes early as most people went home and some of our closest friends went to sit around the bonfire outside. Instead of pushing people to come back inside and dance more, Mark played one or two more of our favorite songs and then called it a night. And that was the perfect end to our perfect day!

, and curate a killer dance party. We did deeper research on a few, and consulted with our vendors on who they had seen to be great DJs at the past weddings they have worked. Mark Haugen DJ was the hands-down, top recommendation from our photographer. We knew it was going well when their standard was to offer everything we needed, without nickel and diming for also running the ceremony, for uplights, number of hours, or any number of things. DJ Mark Haugen offered all of these things as standard items, and their prices were straightforward. We worked with DJ Joshua for our wedding, and met with him twice before the big day- once before booking and once a month or so before the big day. Joshua is so very attentive, professional, and understands what you are looking for. He provided the dance party that never stopped, arrived with plenty of time to set up, understand the venue, and get the lay of the land, and was a consummate professional (even when the air-conditioning was out in the venue!). Mark and Joshua were so wonderful throughout the entire process- work with them! :)

that was going on at the reception. Mark was tuned into everyone’s needs and he took great care of me and my husband our families. He kept the dance floor rocking all night. He created such a fun atmosphere- with songs for couples liked- classic hits to slow dance to, and fun dance songs that the kids got into.. Our heart rates were up all night dancing, and I had so much fun enjoying the evening dancing with my husband. And at the same time Mark was really thoughtful about taking care of all of the family members. My dad mentioned how much he appreciated the fact that Mark took the time to explain the order of the toasts and give him updates throughout the reception about the order of what would be happening, so my dad knew the timing of his toast after dinner. Mark was a great master of ceremonies, coordinating and helping everything go smoothly We took speed photos with all the tables during one song, and Mark did a great job letting everyone know what to do and also keeping the fun and energy level high. Mark is a wonderful DJ for a great party atmosphere and also facilitating sweet, meaningful moments connecting with family- from toasts and intros to the first dance and our farewell last dance. Mark went above and beyond all night: he took little wedding videos, which I did not even expect, but he sent us very sweet little shots of our first dance together and being presented as husband and wife at the reception. He captured such a special memories for my husband and me. We would highly recommend Mark Haugen DJ! He is a great DJ- thoughtful, creative, he loves music, and knows all kinds of different varieties and styles. He played special requested songs of French music for me, and he made dedications. He is such a great guy. Highly recommend Mark for any occasion, especially a wedding.

le rain while we were outside. He was so easy to work with and did an incredible job. Everyone loved being on the dance floor! I would highly recommend Mark!

ically on the “do not play list” and DJs that lacked personality – basically an iPod with a pulse. Enter DJ Mark Haugen! Professional, pumped about life and out to make sure everyone has a good time. We knew from the first time we met Mark that we were in for a treat. He listened to what we wanted and the day of the wedding played all of the songs we hoped to hear, and none of the ones we didn’t! He even introduced himself to all of the key players (F/MOB and F/MOG, wedding party, etc) so they knew who he was if they had questions. And most of all, he kept the dance floor packed all night. I can’t tell you in the time since our wedding how many people have told us how awesome Mark was! I would recommend him or any of the other DJs with the company to anyone who wants to make sure their party is a blast!

o had a great vision and always seemed excited with the music details. My family and friends thought Mark did a tremendous job as well and he played a great selection of music that everyone loved.

assion and professionalism to his work. In addition to DJ-ing our reception, Mark handled all of the sound for our ceremony, which was on the rooftop terrace of the Walker Art Center. The open space, traffic noise and wind could have been challenging, but the sound was all flawless. From our officiant to our vows, every word was clear. For the reception, Mark had great presence and did a great job of getting the room amped up for our entrance and first dance. He was also great at introducing all of the toasts and keeping us on schedule. When it was time for the dance to start, he opened strong and kept the energy WAY up all night, paying great attention to our preferences and doing an amazing job of reading the crowd! I'm so glad we chose Mark and would highly recommend working with him!

eping things running smoothly by working with our caterer, speaking with our family members who were giving speeches, and keeping everyone on the dance floor all night! Several of our guests commented on how fun our dance was and one guest said, "I would go to sit down at the table but then the DJ would play another great song and I had to get back on the dance floor!" A really special moment was when Mark found me after the ceremony to check in and to also tell me how great of a ceremony we had planned; he congratulated me and wished us a long and happy marriage:)