Michael Simonetta DJ & Event Services

The Time of Your Life Starts With The Best DJ!

Middletown, CT

New England, New York, New Jersey

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Michael Simonetta

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AWARD WINNER (14X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

The most important day of your life should be handled by an experienced and trusted professional. Choosing the right DJ for your wedding ultimately comes down to feeling a personal connection with them, and seeing proof that they’ll be able to deliver on exactly what you’re looking for (trust). Below, I share a bit about myself and my credentials in hopes that we’ll be able to make that connection and your decision on choosing the best-fit DJ for your wedding (or other event) becomes easier! BY THE NUMBERS: - 36 Years Industry Experience - 3500+ successful weddings & events - 200+, 5-Star reviews right here on TheKnot.com - 1,000,000+ song music library - 1 point of contact… Me! 🙂 - 11 years in a row as a BEST OF THE KNOT Winner (2013 - 2023) & a member of The Knot Hall of Fame - 8 wedding and event services available including, DJ & MC, Uplighting, Officiant, Photo Booth, Ceremony Music, Event Planning, Event Coordination & Live Band / Musicians. - 100s of relationships with industry vendors including photographers, videographers, event mangers, etc. - 1 easy-to-understand wedding package that gives you everything you need for the perfect day HERE'S WHAT'S INCLUDED • 6 Hours of Non-stop Music for Cocktails & Reception • Pro-quality, Top of the line DJ & Audio Equipment • Proper Dress & Attire for the Occassion • Custom Playlist (& Do Not Playlist) • Wireless Mic for Speeches, Toasts, etc. • Personalized Introductions & Announcements • Planning & On-site Coordination • Music Library of 1,000,000+ Songs • Unlimited, In-office, Phone & Email Consultations • Arrival & Setup 2 Hours Prior • NO Charge for Setup & Breakdown • Fully Insured with Back-ups of all Equipment • Don't see what you're looking for? Just ask :) HERE'S WHAT MATTERS TO ME MOST *I’m obsessed with excellence and perfection.* My purpose is to bring your guests to life by creating an atmosphere where everyone from your grandmother to your nieces and nephews can enjoy themselves. I love finding the perfect song that puts a smile on a grandparent’s face, or causes older guests to get on the dance floor despite their claim that they don’t dance! By having and playing the right music, it is easy to create the experience that you and your guests will remember for a lifetime. *I appreciate being a part of a meaningful event.* Most events I perform at are once-in-a-lifetime events, which is why it’s so important that I provide the very best service, whether it’s a wedding, birthday, anniversary or corporate party. My clients expect and deserve the best! I’ve earned my reputation by exceeding those expectations and always delivering on my promises. MY PROMISE TO YOU I will be YOUR ONE POINT OF CONTACT from start to finish. I never subcontract any wedding, party or event. I look forward to meeting you and learning more about your special day!

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Michael Simonetta

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I started my professional wedding journey as a musician over 32 years ago, and after 2 years doing weddings in a band I moved into the DJ side. With 30+ years of DJ experience and over 2,600 successful events, I can say I have mastered the fine line between fun and tastefulness as well as knowing all kinds of music. I am consistently staying on top of industry trends and seeking ways to improve your overall experience. I am an ordained minister and have married couples now for over 12 years. And from the sound equipment, the lighting, the Photo Booth, I only use the very best for my clients

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Michael received glowing reviews for his DJ services at weddings. Reviewers praised his professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to keep the energy high throughout the event. Many complimented his communication skills, personalized music choices, and seamless transitions between different parts of the ceremony and reception. Guests enjoyed the music selection, and his services as an officiant were also highly appreciated. Michael's inclusive approach and ability to understand and execute couples' preferences make him a highly recommended choice for weddings.

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Alexa F

10/18/2024

Michael was the PERFECT DJ for our wedding day! His uplighting was also amazing! We were dancing all night! Michael executed our direction perfectly, from song choices to introduction order to special requests to announcements! He took care to pronounce everyone's name as best he could, including a grandparent that was unable to attend. He was professional and communicative but not over communicative. A good DJ is one that you don't notice - one that just runs smoothly and keeps the energy alive! Cocktail hour was beautifully jazz and then the beats picked up through the night. Michael would easily be hired for our next event!

Gabrielle E

10/06/2024

Mike did an incredibly job DJing our wedding! He took such care in getting to know us as a couple, and when the day of the wedding arrived, he was attentive to our needs and incredibly communicative. My husband and I were miked up for our ceremony, and our guests commented that they were able to hear and enjoy the vows we wrote for each other. During the reception, Mike had everyone up and dancing! His energy throughout the night kept the party going. Would definitely recommend him for your big event!

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Jacqueline W

9/13/2024

I can’t say enough about how incredible Michael was before, during and after the wedding. Our wedding day was absolutely spectacular because of him. He reassured us that everything would be perfect and he wasn’t wrong. He was worth every penny and I HIGHLY recommend you use Michael as your DJ if you want someone who truly knows what they are doing.

Baylie S

9/02/2024

We just got married yesterday and I had to run on here to leave Mike the best review. He was our officiant and our DJ and he was absolutely amazing. From our first phone call with him up until the very last minute he left our wedding Mike was professional, easy to work with, and made everything run seamlessly. He made sure our wedding was exactly the way WE wanted it and made us feel seen and heard. He made us feel like we were his only clients. I don’t know how he does it, but he makes it look easy! And everyone loved his officiant services as well. He really takes the time to get to know his clients and it shows. 10/10 would recommend Mike to everyone I know!

Jenn L

8/31/2024

Mike was our DJ for our wedding earlier this month, and we have so many positives to share! Mike stressed from our beginning meet-and-greet call that he wants to play music that is special to us – the night was filled with our requests, his recommendations, and great flow along the way. All our guests, across all generations, enjoyed the music. I’ve never attended a wedding where the dance floor was packed from the second it opened to the very last minute of the night! We wanted a unique processional/recessional for our ceremony, and Mike never said “no” to any of our asks – instead he made them happen with perfection, with seamless transitions between everything! We appreciate all of Mike’s advice, suggestions, humor, professionalism and dedication to make our night unforgettable! He made us feel comfortable to work with him from the start, and truly made a stress-free day for us. Cannot recommend him enough!

Olivia W

8/13/2024

Michael was the DJ at our wedding this August and he was awesome! From the first phone call I had with him and beyond he was professional, welcoming, funny, and always emphasized his focus on making sure all of the music was exactly what we wanted throughout the entire course of our reception. Many of our guests said the music he played was perfect and one of the best, if not the best, part of our reception. I could not recommend Michael enough to anyone looking for a wedding dj, he made sure the dance floor at our wedding was packed all night and knew exactly how to hype up the crowd!

Miles C

7/27/2024

We had Michael as our wedding DJ last year in 2023. He was absolutely fantastic from the start! He's very thorough in making sure he captures all your sounds needs and scheduling it for your particular needs. He made sure we had perfect sound throughout our entire event, perfectly setting up very quickly outside due to rain delays. Michael made sure the dance floor was incredibly fun the entire time and only wish we were able to dance even longer. Don't hesitate and hire Michael for your wedding!

Sidnie M

6/13/2024

THE BEST!! Michael was an absolute dream to work with from start to finish. We could not be more thankful we found him. From initial conversations, to setting aside time to talk halfway through to calm our nerves, to providing the highest quality of work at our wedding! Michael is incredible. It is so obvious how much he cares about the couples he works with, he truly truly cares about ensuring we have seamless beautiful wedding days. I did not have to worry about a single thing at my wedding when it came to ceremony mics, uplighting, Photo Booth, keeping on timeline, organization, intros, EVERYTHING was perfect. And he kept us and our guests dancing the entire night. Thank you a Michael :) We would recommend you to anyone!

Victoria L

6/01/2024

I don't have enough words to describe how fabulous Michael was for our wedding last month. We had a handful of phone calls (I'm not local, so I wasn't able to meet in person) before our wedding to discuss everything from timeline to vibes for each section of our day. He has an incredible guidebook with suggestions for everything from pre ceremony music to parent dances, introductions and more. He is super knowledgable about appropriate timing and building the music for the night, and he's very engaging and personable. He kept the party going right until the very end, and on top of that, he helped time everything perfectly. Transitioning from introductions to dances to cake cutting and all else the night entailed, he kept the night moving. I can't recommend Michael enough!!

Natalie H

4/07/2024

Michael did such an amazing job ! I’m so happy we chose him as our DJ ! He helped with so much with timing and making sure everything was perfect. He also provided us with our photo-booth which was such a fun addition to our wedding. Thank you for being our wonderful DJ Michael !

Nicole H

1/03/2024

When searching for a DJ to play at our wedding, my fiance and I wanted someone who really appreciated music from all genres. We both love a wide variety of music and have a more old school taste when it comes to party music. From the first call we had with Michael, my fiance and I knew he was the perfect choice. He was the only DJ we talked with, once we got on the phone and started chatting, we knew Michael was our guy. His attention to detail, professional yet personable demeanor made us both feel comfortable, we really enjoyed our phone calls. Michael helped us orchestrate and structure the timeline of the evening. It really tied everything together and helped us imagine how the night would go. He offered good advice, not only for music, but for how the night would flow best. He did not disappoint. With Michael we got way more than just a DJ - Joseph and Nicole Boroski

Ashley R

11/25/2023

Michael was so much fun to work with for our wedding! He took the time to get to know us as a couple and incorporated that into our music, even day of adding in some special dinner music based on a line mentioned by our officiant during the ceremony! His attention to detail is excellent and evident by his open and frequent communication leading up to our wedding. His personality shone as our emcee and he knew how to get the party going!! We received so many compliments from our guests on the music. I would highly recommend Michael Simonetta to DJ any event you’re planning!

Kristina H

11/02/2023

We used Michael for DJ, Photo Booth, and officiant services. He was amazing! Everyone loved it! The words he spoke during the ceremony made everyone laugh and cry and they were perfect. The music was amazing and everyone was dancing! The photo booth was such a hit! The planning stages with him were so fun and easy! Highly recommend!

Megan B

10/31/2023

Mike was beyond amazing . We had a small wedding and he was the perfect fit . We got compliments all night about how great he was . I feel so blessed we got to work with him.

CJ C

10/23/2023

Mike was amazing. Not only can he read a room and tell exactly what the crowd wants to hear, but he will make EVERY part of your day go smoothly. He helps coordinate and is willing to help with anything else that needs to get done so your event is perfect! I recently got married and mike helped our whole wedding party stick together and even helped me plan to surprise my new husband with a song I wrote! He coordinated speeches, Introductions, You name it. Before our big event he gave us a packet that really helped with the overwhelming idea of picking music out. It is full of helpful ideas and everything which made my job as a DIY bride so much easier. 11/10 would recommend hiring him for your event. You literally will feel so at ease knowing you have a reliable person with common sense helping run your special day.

Madeline S

10/02/2023

Michael Simonetta was the perfect choice for our wedding. Not only did he create a playlist that kept our guests dancing all day long, but he was also super helpful with pocket squares and answering any wedding related questions we had! Michael kept our day running smoothly, was very professional, and put us at ease with our pre-wedding planning phone calls. We can’t thank Michael enough—definitely recommend!

Colleen F

9/25/2023

Mike was wonderful to work with, he had a ton of packages to choose from and was so reasonably priced! Even months after my wedding I still get comments about how good the music was and how well Mike ran our wedding day events. I was thrilled with him and he is well worth everything!

Cindy Y

9/22/2023

Michael provided DJ, up lighting, and Photo Booth services for my July wedding, and it was such a delight working with him and his team! He’s wonderful to talk to, very prompt at responding, and super attentive to our requests. I had some Chinese songs I want to play and he delivered perfectly a mix of Chinese and English songs during our reception and on the dance floor. The photo booth was a blast and we received both physical and digital copies of the pictures. We had lots of fun working with Michael and you can’t go wrong with him

Jackie G

9/09/2023

Michael Simonetta was the perfect choice for our wedding. His professionalism and personality is truly outstanding. Not only was he a great DJ but he also offers to officiate your wedding as well! He truly cares about the history of your relationship and goes above and beyond to convey your love story to your loved ones. We cannot thank him enough for making our wedding go so perfectly and would strongly recommend making him apart of your special day too! Thank you so much Mike! Love, Zach and Jackie Lapidus

Megan S

8/05/2023

Michael Simonetta was game changing for my fiancé and me when it came to planning the music for our wedding reception. We had our first phone call with him and he immediately put our minds at ease regarding the daunting task of entertaining all of the most important people in our life for six hours straight. Throughout the entire planning experience, he provided us with guidance and advice on how to make our very special night all that we wanted it to be. He was consistently easily accessible and responded to all of our questions and concerns in a timely manner and with professionalism. At the night of our wedding he took charge and carried out our plans to the tee, while also zigging and zagging with flexibility when we needed him to. Our guests raved about the music and his performance, which was perfectly commanding, yet didn’t steal the show. Michael has won The Knot’s Best Of award countless times, and now we know why. Choose him to be your wedding DJ if you want to have the best reception ever.

Katie O

5/10/2023

Mike was THE best DJ. He is so personable and helped make our wedding the best day ever. He is always available for questions and really helps to create the best reception and ceremony for you. I can’t say enough nice things about him and I highly recommend him.

Katie O

4/23/2023

The best DJ! Made wedding planning so much easier and was there for us each step until the last song of the night! Michael was the nicest and easy going dj and has great suggestions when indecisive. Highly recommend!! I could give ten stars if I could

Jess & Chris R

12/10/2022

DJ Mike is truly the best!! He kept us on the dance floor all night, and honored all of our weird requests. Our reception was at the Branford House on the CT shoreline, and he was so familiar with the quirks of the space, and had speakers throughout the venue so that guests could feel like they were part of the experience no matter where they were seated. He was a pleasure to work with, and was a great emcee and dj. Thank you so much!!

Erika B

11/15/2022

Michael was an amazing DJ and exceptional showrunner/emcee! He works very closely with Farmington Gardens (our venue), so they were able to coordinate on timing for dinner, dessert, speeches, etc. Everything went so smoothly—no issues with anything! (And I’ve been to many weddings where music gets messed up during the ceremony). He perfectly executed the first set of dancing immediately after our First Dance—everyone was out on the dance floor and the energy in the room was unmatched! When dessert was ready, the majority of the guests left the dance floor but he knew which songs to play while everyone was away and knew how to get them all back out on the floor when they were all done. As an emcee, he was so lively and energetic—never pushy or annoying. In addition to DJ services and lighting (which comes included in his DJ package!), we also got the photobooth which was an absolute HIT! At the end of the night, he gave us the photobook with all of the pictures AND a flash drive so we were able to post all the funny pictures to Facebook and send to friends and family. We highly recommend Michael as a DJ. Our wedding was the best night ever with a major thanks to him!

Maddie B

11/11/2022

Mike is amazing! We had talked to a few DJ's before talking with Mike and our initial phone call lasted so long! We found that we had so much in common and he really seemed to understand what we were looking for with our music for our big day. He sent us a packet with a whole list of songs that we were able to go through to help us narrow down what we were looking for. We didn't have to worry about anything, he set up and was able to do music for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception flawlessly. Mike offers a photo booth that we were on the fence about doing but we are so glad we did, it was a huge hit and the photos we got to go home with are priceless! Mike made the whole day a piece of cake and really hit the nail on the head. We had a fantastic time dancing the night away and got lots of compliments on our song selection and how awesome the DJ was :) Thanks for making the night so much fun Mike!!

Danielle R

11/07/2022

Michael was an incredible partner for our 10/23/2022 Wedding. My husband Rob and I initially met with Michael in January 2022. After speaking, we immediately connected with his energy, and asked him to DJ. Throughout 2022 , Rob & I had multiple calls with Michael. Each call was so positive, and we all genuinely got to know one another. Michael really made Rob and me feel our wedding was incredibly special. So, we asked him to Officiate our wedding as well! If you are looking for a partner that : genuinely takes the time to get to know you, is respectful and listens, and is high energy, Michael is 100% your Guy! Thank you Michael, for going above and beyond to give Rob and me, an incredible wedding! Sincerely, Rob & Danielle Gering

Jennifer C

11/03/2022

Michael was the best choice for our wedding! He was so helpful during the planning stages, answering our many questions and offering his expertise to help us make decisions about our day. We had a large bridal party and Michael was so accommodating with every detail we asked for. He was so great to work with and we would highly recommend!

Taylor B

11/01/2022

Mike was absolutely phenomenal! From the moment my husband and I had the our first call with Mike, we knew he was an excellent choice to be the life of our party. Mike is knowledgable, experienced, personable, organized, and YOUR GUY! We had a large wedding with big wedding parties and lots of little special moments/announcements and Mike made sure we had everything we needed to make our day that much more special and personalized. My cousins played our cocktail hour and Mike was gracious enough to bring not only all of the equipment they needed, but his assistant as well to make sure that their sound stayed solid all hour long! Our guests (and we!) were on the dance floor for 2 hours straight, and we are still receiving compliments from our family and friends of how talented Mike is and what a good party he threw! Look no further if you're seeking a dedicated, organized, passionate professional. Mike is the best!

Michael P

10/30/2022

Michael Simonetta was the best DJ we could have asked for. He was very thorough during the planning process and made sure our wedding day went smoothly. He kept the dance floor full for the entire night! Michael made sure to always put the bride and grooms wishes first! Best decision we made was hiring him for our wedding! I would highly recommend!

Marnee D

10/13/2022

Michael was the DJ of our dreams! He was so invested from the first call to the last song. He not only elevated the vibe of our wedding, but he was so helpful in keeping us on time and keeping everybody in check. He had so many tips and tricks that really helped our planning process. His playlist was beyond personalized to us and he even picked up on things in the speeches and slipped songs in there that just really brought a smile to my face. 10/10 would recommend!

Kayla W

9/30/2022

Michael was absolutely fabulous! He was extremely communicative throughout the entire planning process, gave us tips and advice on timeline and just the day entirely. He helped create the absolute perfect ceremony and killer of a time reception. Literally everyone was on the dance floor. I can not recommend Michael enough!

Jeannette E

9/26/2022

I cannot say ENOUGH good things about Mike! From the moment we talked to him he was giving us great ideas for our reception. He is clearly experienced and knew just what to do to keep the party going. I also 1000% recommend going with his monogram AND his photo booth add ons....they were both amazing details that my guests really raved about and were a hit of the night. Mike was also so easy to work with, he really adhered to what we wanted/didn't want and kept the night going as smoothly as possible. Mike you are THE BEST!!!!

Meadow L

6/25/2022

Hiring Mike was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!! He helped so much with planning the flow of the reception and giving us helpful tips to make the day run smoothly. We met with him several times leading up to our day, for no additional cost. He really listened to all of our requests, and adhered to our do not play list. We received so many compliments from our guests about the music selection, his personality, and how the reception built so well over the course of the night. We loved working with Mike and would highly recommend!!

Chelsea W

6/16/2022

Mike Simonetta was fabulous and I'm so glad we chose him to be our wedding DJ! He was our favorite vendor to work with, both in the planning stages and on our actual wedding day. He was a joy to talk to and joke around with in the months leading up to our wedding. His level of experience and familiarity with our venue allowed us to feel at ease and confident that we were in good hands. On our actual wedding day he worked seamlessly with our day-of coordinator to make sure everything went smoothly and that my husband and I didn't have to worry about a thing. He even worked with my husband on a last-minute addition when my husband wanted to sing a surprise song with the groomsmen! From start to finish, Mike was awesome and I recommend him 100%!

Lauren E

1/31/2022

We would highly recommend Michael! He was so very friendly and easy to work with. Throughout the planning process, he made himself available for meetings, never made us feel rushed, and always offered his insight to help us make the best decisions so that our day would look just as we hoped. Michael was timely and was attentive to the small details. On the big day, it was clear just how comfortable he was behind the microphone and at the DJ stand. We enjoyed such a beautiful evening, and the soundtrack that Michael provided matched exactly what we had hoped for. Thank you for your work, Michael!

Emma A

1/22/2022

Working with Michael was wonderful. He is very kind, attentive, and easy to talk to. I couldn't imagine working with any other DJ for my wedding. My guests raved about the music selection and his wonderful job as an officiant. 100% recommend.

Amanda P

9/21/2021

We cannot say enough great things about Michael! Our wedding was perfect and he played a HUGE role in that. We used his DJ service and he was also our officiant! On the DJ side of things everything was perfect. Met with us a couple of times to really nail down exactly what we were looking for and was also able to help guide us when we were indecisive. As an officiant holy cow! Our ceremony was perfect, super personable and meaningful! We got sooooo many compliments on both of these services. We really can’t thank Michael enough for how knowledgeable and patient he was with us! Highly highly recommend.

Adrienne R

9/21/2021

Michael was absolutely incredible! He truly made our vision come to life. From the ceremony to the lighting and music selection, he did everything we asked for and more!

Samantha T

9/18/2021

Michael Simmonetta is amazing! My husband and I believe that the DJ is the most important vendor in a wedding and Michael did not disappoint. Great communication up to the wedding, including seamlessly adjusting the date due to covid. Michael provided all the sound equipment for the ceremony/reception and worked well with the venue and officiant to help coordinate the sequence of events throughout the day, even without a rehearsal. As a DJ, he did a nice job of getting to know our music preferences but also reading the vibe in the room and catering to the audience - we were so happy to see so many people dancing! He also handled our after party for a very reasonable price, sticking with us for 12+ hrs. If you hire Michael for your wedding or event you can rest assured you are getting a consummate professional and an overall great guy - highly recommend!

Michele O

9/14/2021

Michael was the dj for my daughters wedding. He did a fabulous job from planning right through to the last song of the night. He was a blast to work with and kept the dance floor full all night. Would definitely recommend.

Mallory F

9/01/2021

From the very first moment I spoke to Michael on the phone, I knew he would create the exact vibe we wanted at our wedding. Michael is kind, attentive, endlessly patient and the most fun. We had a couple of last minute hiccups at our wedding (like torrential rain that was nowhere in the forecast) and Michael ushered us through with poise and professionalism that simply cannot be matched. If you’re looking for the best DJ and event, Michael is your guy!

Brittany W

8/15/2021

Michael was awesome. He spent time getting to know my husband and I before our ceremony. He walked us through everything. He was professional, kind, fun and an amazing DJ. He played music for all ages and made sure everyone had a great time. He worked well with our string quartet and was flexible with our requests. We highly recommend him!

Marisa W

7/27/2021

Mike is fabulous-he’s thorough, attentive, reassuring, and a welcomed presence of calm through the crazy. He stuck with us through rescheduling due to the pandemic, and had been nothing but phenomenal during the process, just calling to check in with how we are holding up. Mike has the ability to read a room like no other, and am still hearing comments on how great the wedding was and that everyone has a blast (and we all all know the music is one of the biggest pieces of that). I highly recommend Mike for any couple planning their big day-he will not disappoint!

Brooke R

7/27/2021

I have been to multiple weddings with Michael as the DJ so it was a no brainer to have him for my own. Michael was amazing. He had everyone in the dance floor the entire night. He made the process leading to the our wedding easy. I would definitely recommend him!

Tarra K

5/31/2021

If you are looking for a DJ who not only knows what he is doing as a DJ, but knows the ins and outs of all aspects of a wedding, can give awesome advice, and can get your party started and make sure it keeps going, than look no further!! 💃🏻 Mike was so fun and easy to work with - He was always willing to give us advice on anything and everything we needed help with throughout the entire process! He is so personable and made us feel like friends he had know for years. Plus he was so easy to work with!! Contact Mike today to set up a consult or booking - you won’t be disappointed.. Or bored!! Our friends and family have continued to say how much fun they had and how great Mike was! So glad we hired Mike for our Big Day! ❤️

Courtney C

5/30/2021

If you are looking for the best DJ and entertainment company to host your wedding, look no further! From the moment my husband and I got engaged, we knew that Mike needed to be a part of our special day. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the organization, attention to detail and professionalism Mike brings to each event he does. I am lucky enough to work with him on a regular basis in the business, but to have him be there for my wedding was everything I could have hoped for. Our reception space was highlighted so beautifully by the up lighting, and guests thoroughly enjoyed the photo booth all night long. My family and guests are still talking about his great song selection, ability to draw in a crowd, and overall personality being the driving force behind our party. I could never thank Mike enough for all he did for us, and will always recommend him to any future brides and grooms looking to celebrate their best day ever!! 💜

Robin B

12/23/2020

Mike was absolutely amazing, we had all ages and religious backgrounds at our wedding and all commented on how much they loved the music. He really took the time to chat with us and it felt like he had known us for years with the music he selected and played. We also appreciate how he helped keep everything on schedule. We can't thank and recommend Mike enough!!

Kelly Z

10/19/2020

Mike was so great to work with. He helped make the ceremony perfect and made the whole wedding run smoothly. He is so focused on making the day perfect for you and doing whatever needs to be done to make sure that happens. We were so thankful to have him!

Rebecca C

1/17/2020

I've known Mike for years from his help with our non-profit work so it was easy when I was looking for a DJ for our wedding - I knew exactly who it was going to be. Mike's super professional, well organized and super personable. He listened to all our needs, catered to our pretty demanding requests (we picked some pretty unique songs), was honest with me with ideas I had, provided great feedback with regards to timeline, and answered any of my question. He also worked with my cousin who played live ukulele for the ceremony to make sure it was going to run smoothly the day of. His equipment is high quality sounding, the up lighting created a nice ambiance and I knew I didn't have to worry about any equipment failures. During the day of, he was on time, helped us stay on our strict timeline, and had everyone up and dancing the entire night. Mike's an absolute pleasure to work with and is def. fantastic at his job. Highly recommend as your DJ.

Meghan S

12/29/2019

When we began planning our wedding we knew we wanted to have a DJ that would help it to feel more like a big celebration than a typical wedding. Mike helped to give us this vibe and more! After my first phone call with him I knew he would be the perfect guy to help make our wedding amazing. His knowledge of all things about the wedding business, not just the music aspect, helped me to feel more at ease with all of the stress and decisions that come with planning a wedding. After my sister and I left our first meeting with Mike we felt as though we had just caught up with an old friend. The inside jokes we had created with him in our short meeting were brought into our wedding reception and still have us laughing to this day! Mike was so amazing to work with and I wish I could get married again so that he could come be a part of the day again. His music, lighting and photo booth were everything I had wanted for my wedding and were the highlights to many of our guests reviews when they talk to us about our wedding. I would recommend Mike for any event that you want music for because he has so many songs that he can keep up with the vibe your party is giving off. His wonderful and friendly personality is just an added bonus as a vendor to help make any event exactly what you are looking for! Mike- thank you so much for being a part of mine and Andrew’s wedding! You helped to make our night amazing and we hope we can work with you again in the future!

Stephanie C

11/18/2019

Michael was the DJ for a wedding I planned (I was an enthusiastic novice for my brother's wedding) in early October 2019. I cannot say enough about Michael's additions to the day. He made sure he spoke with us beforehand and listened to really get to know the tone of the party that was desired, and he came more than prepared. His technology worked perfectly for both the dancing and the audio for the ceremony. He did not show off his own personality, rather he read the room and made sure that we were executing the best event possible for our family and friends. Moreover, he included little add-ons like stunning lights to add to the venue space that were above and beyond. Cannot recommend him strongly enough!

Thomas B

11/16/2019

I highly recommend Mike to everyone I know who is planning their wedding. He helped my wife and I with everything from choosing songs for our ceremony to room lighting colors and even an awesome photo booth. We couldn’t be happier with his services and professionalism to help create a special day for us and our guests.

Michaela P

11/13/2019

Michael was a FANTASTIC DJ! He was great to work with and really made us feel like we were a part of the process. Come our wedding day, he had everything all set for our ceremony sound; we didn't have to worry about a thing! His cocktail hour music choices were spot on and by dancing time, there was no stopping our crowd. Michael kept the dance floor packed until the very last song. I would definitely recommend his services! Nice guy, incredible DJ.

Amanda M

11/01/2019

Micheal was absolutely fantastic! He was referred to us by my MOH and we are so glad that we took her advise! He was very attentive to James and I and he made sure that our day was just magical. After our sit down to figure out who we are and what type of music we are into he really grab the ball and ran with it. Even with the little touched in the music just made it absolutely amazing! We definitely through some curve balls and he really adapted well! We can not thank him enough for all his hard work and we appreciate everything he did for our big day!

Christine M

10/30/2019

Michael was recommended to us by a mutual friend and we are happy they did. From the first time we spoke, he was professional, and easy to get along with. He takes his job seriously and is extremely patient and helpful when going through the event details. For our wedding he helped us define the song lists and the flow of events, from what songs played when guests arrived to our last dance of the night. He also provided the sound support for our ceremony and uplighting for our reception. The day of the wedding he was flawless. Now we are the ones getting to recommend him! Michael, thank you for everything!

Allison G

10/29/2019

Mike was absolutely fantastic! From the beginning stages helping us figure out songs to choose, to order of events, it was very helpful having his experience and suggestions. I was very particular about our playlist, wanting to make sure there was a good balance of new songs and classics. He played the perfect songs at the right times - more casual and classics during dinner and then knew exactly what songs to play to keep the dance floor packed all night! We also got up-lighting, dance floor lighting, and our photo booth through Mike, and the lights were awesome and looked beautiful. The photo booth was a hit, I highly suggest it! He also provided mics for our ceremony, which were definitely necessary. We can't recommend Mike enough, he was everything we hoped for and more!

Katherine G

10/27/2019

Michael Simonetta is truly exceptional. My husband and I could not have dreamed up a better Wedding DJ. Michael’s incredible attention and meticulous planning before the wedding brought my husband and I a deep sense of comfort on what can be a stressful day. More than that, in the days/weeks leading up the wedding when I was starting to get frazzled, he happily answered every late night call and smoothly rescheduled an appointment we accidently missed. On the day of the wedding, he worked seamlessly with our coordinator to make sure everything was perfect. The music selection paired flawlessly reflected our taste and paired flawlessly with the events of the day. The entire night and post wedding guests were raving about how phenomenal our DJ was! To be honest, we could write pages about how amazing is because he exceeded our expectations at every turn. If you’re looking for a stress-free, super fun, and seamless wedding with every step tailored to fit your love story, Michael Simonetta is the best choice.

Kristen C

10/25/2019

Ahh where to begin?!...Mike is AMAZING. Not only is he an awesome DJ, but he's an amazing person. So fun, energetic, and personable! Mike helped us out from day one and gave us the most helpful advice and recommendations every step of the way. He truly is an expert and knows how to run a phenomenal wedding celebration smoothly and easily. He helped keep our nerves in check on the day-of, and was there if we needed anything throughout the night. He listened to EVERYTHING we wanted and incorporated it all perfectly! Mike is so much more than just a DJ, he was the cornerstone to our perfect day. Can't thank him enough!

Taylor S

10/24/2019

Our experience with Michael was incredible. He truly made planning stress free and his attention to detail allowed us to fully enjoy our wedding day. Prior to our wedding day he was always organized, helpful when trying to pick songs to accent our day, and always prompt when we reached out to him with questions/concerns. On the day-of he was early & prepared, helpful, and always around to make sure all the sound when off without a hitch. Everything from the music at the ceremony, to the reception party and the photo booth went smoothly because of him and his team and their thoughtfulness and professionalism. He DJ’ed & MC’ed the reception flawlessly by getting the party going, and rolling with the vibe of the room. The photo booth was so much fun, and one of our favorite thing since the wedding has been looking back at the photobook guestbook and laughing at all the candid pics. Highly recommend! Thanks for everything Michael!!

Kimberly W

10/22/2019

There are no words to express how happy I am that I booked with Michael for our wedding! I booked our date with him from Colorado and he made the whole process so easy for me. He did our custom uplighting as well as DJ services. I was on the dance floor all night (absolutely could not stop dancing), and my guests are still talking about how fun our wedding was. Michael played all our favorite songs and understood our vision for the night. I would definitely book with Michael again!

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