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Your wedding day will be one of the most treasured memories of your life, so you will enjoy peace of mind knowing that Nard’s brings more than 40 years of experience when doing a wedding. We’ll make sure your reception sparkles with excitement…and that you have a worry free event you’ll treasure forever.
We know that selecting the right wedding music can take a lot of time and effort. Fortunately, we can help. Nard’s Professional DJ Service has more than 30,000 songs in it’s music library that covers all types of music.
Nard’s is a charter member of Richmond Wedding Professionals.
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- Ceremony
- Reception
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Originally, we weren’t going to have a DJ until my MIL found this one. Although having a DJ was less work for us, I’m not sure it was worth it. He was able to get all our ceremony music, so that was good. But the reception wasn’t really what we wanted. He asked for songs in a spreadsheet, so I sent him one with a tab for ceremony music, a tab with 10 must-play songs for the reception, and a tab with our do-not-play. But I guess he didn’t realize that the format he asked for can have multiple tabs? Because he only played two of our requested songs, and despite “country” being almost the entirety of the do-no-play list, we were treated to the country-est of country songs during dinner. The music selection overall was perfect for the older guests, but not ideal for the wedding of a couple 30-year-olds. Also, he only accepted payment via check, and most people don’t have checks these days.
Patrick knocked it out of the park for my son's wedding. He was professional with a great sense of humor that guided the wedding party and helped with their jitters. The music was great and he as Master of Ceremonies was wonderful. I would highly recommend Nard's for any special event.
We had our wedding this past weekend. Patrick did a great job. The mix of music was great, Our guests were singing and dancing and having a great time. Thanks to Patrick for helping to make our reception fun and memorable,
We were EXTREMELY disappointed with Patrick & Nard’s for our wedding. We met with him prior to the wedding and went over all of our songs for special moments (parent dances, grand entrance, etc.), must-play & do-not-play songs, and the types of music we wanted during each part of the reception. Throughout the reception, he played music totally outside of what we asked for (country instead of jazz for cocktail hour, a wide variety of music instead of Motown during dinner, minimal dancing music during the “party” part of the reception). We also went over the order of the day, which I had meticulously planned, and had song requests from our guests and asked if we should give them to him then. He said he “hate(s) it when couples do that” and that if guests had requests, they needed to make them during the reception.
He showed up to the wedding smelling like weed, which my husband and multiple guests noticed and commented on. He also made a comment about wanting to have a glass of wine later during the reception, but I’m not sure if he had anything to drink or not. There were multiple times during the reception that there was no music playing for minutes at a time. He was rude to guests and my mother. He forgot to give us time to do our thank you speech and forgot to include a major cultural component, which was a song. The music missed the mark so badly that at one point, guests were standing around the DJ booth with their phones plugged in and connected to Spotify. When he came to speak to me towards the end of the wedding, I told him how upset I was with him and his services, and he tried to blame me and say that it was my fault that I didn’t remind him to play the cultural song and argued that lots of guests were dancing and having fun. It was a HORRENDOUS experience and ruined the night for me. We even ended up cancelling him for my brother’s wedding that we had booked him for, even though that left them with only two months to find a DJ. He did return our money, except for the deposit, but my husband and I have not received an apology or any communication from him since the wedding.
Patrick was not only an awesome DJ but also a great entertainer for the entire evening. He maintained the audio from the wedding ceremony through the reception. People were on the dance floor the entire night, dancing and singing. We had so many people say it was an incredible night and that in large part was due to the great job Patrick did with the music.
Thank you to Patrick and Nard's for a fabulous DJ experience at our wedding. Patrick was a perfect mix of professional and funny as the MC for our night, and he made planning the flow of the reception easy and personalized. We enjoyed the process of planning the music and order of events with Patrick, and appreciate that he let us be relatively hands on with the selection of songs. In addition to making our vision come to life, he helped to even edit down our first dance song to coordinate with our dance routine. Patrick is an experienced professional and provided some of the best wedding day advice we received throughout the process.
Great DJ! Would highly recommend to everyone! He played exactly what we wanted to hear and was very attentive the entire time!!
NARDs was great! They were professional and really knew their stuff. They took care of a last minute change the night before the wedding with ease and minimal stress. James was great and really knew how to get everyone up and dancing. I highly recommend them!
Patrick was amazing. He was on top of the schedule all night and did an amazing job reading the crowd and playing music to get everyone dancing. We danced the night away! He was amazing to work with and we couldn’t have asked for a better DJ!
Patrick with Nard's DJ Service was fantastic! He was easy to work with and provided a lot of good tips during the planning process. He kept the reception moving smoothly and was very accommodating to change. I would highly recommend using Nard's due to their experience and quality service!
Everyone with the Nards organization was great and fun to work with. Will definitely recommend them and will use them again.
WOW! I never would have guessed that every single guest at our wedding would be dancing the entire night!!! We gave Patrick different genres to play throughout our cocktail hour, dinner, and after dinner, and gave him the opportunity to pick his favorites. Our guests all had songs they loved played throughout the night and the music was always so uplifting. Patrick suggested we did an anniversary dance, which was a crowd favorite along with the Shoe Game. He definitely knows what he's doing, and if your goal is to have everyone dancing and having a great time, I STRONGLY suggest using Patrick from Nard's Professional DJ Service!
So unfortunately my DJ Miranda did not deliver when it came to my reception. Which I can't understand because I did give her a list of music. There was no interaction with the guest, I felt like I could of just played my own music. As me and my husband were sitting there we realize that some songs that were playing we did not request. I am really disappointed on her performance. Overall she is a nice person and I thought we were on the same page but apparently not ! Money well wasted. Wedding 11/05/16
Patrick was the best DJ we could have asked for! He took care of all our entertainment needs and was so helpful throughout the entire process. My husband and I had an amazing amount of fun at our wedding! I highly recommend Nards!!!
James was awesome!! My husband (the groom) and I barely left the dance floor, and there were many, many moments when we looked around and couldn't believe how may people were dancing with us. He did an awesome job of playing music that worked for everyone. He also helped a lot with transitions, calling for pictures, etc. But mostly, he slayed it with the music thing. Easy to work with leading up to the wedding, awesome on the day of. Thanks!!!!!
Patrick did an amazing job! Perfectly timed all ceremonial songs, great microphone voice when introducing wedding parties and doing the dances! Had the crowd dancing and having a blast! "Best wedding music ever!" is all that my wife and I kept hearing from our guests! Thank you Nard's!
OH MY GOSH!!!! Nard's was better then i could have ever imagined. I cannot say thank you enough for making mine and my husbands day perfect :)
Katie got the party started and even helped us pick a few things to during the night. We had an anniversary dance and played Jaws during our cake cutting. She fits in with any crowd and we couldn't of had a better choice.
Nard's Professional DJ service was the perfect choice for my wedding. They were very good about reaching out to us for information and appointment setting. They usually either answered the phone or called us back the day we called. We used Patrick based on previous reviews we read about him. He was also very professional and always reached out to us in a timely manner. Before the wedding we sat down once to go over the logistics. He had print outs and a recommended order of events based on his experience which was very helpful. We chose to give him a list of our favorite songs and a do not play list. Both were followed to a "T". He was very good on the day of with communication and creating a fun atmosphere for everyone to dance. Our guests commented on how good the music was all night. Our first dances went perfectly, including the simple choreographed that depended heavily on the start time of the music dance we chose. His laid back/ reassuring personality was a treat during the stress of planning a wedding yourself. As far as pricing goes they were pretty middle of the road. I found many places that were more expensive with good reviews but offered less customer service and there were a few places cheaper. Based on the wonderful reviews on many sites and the ease of working with them we chose to pay a little extra. They did give us a discount for having a Friday instead of Saturday wedding though! At the end of it all what I would really say about Patrick and Nard's is that they are very flexible to create the music experience you want at your wedding. He could go from very tasteful and conservative to dance party based on your wishes. What more would you want.
We had the pleasure of having Patrick McCormack as our DJ (part of Nard's Professional DJ Service) as the DJ for our wedding. He was professional, fun to work with and a good value for money. We met with him at his home and he helped us develop a timeline for our wedding and helped us plan the music for our ceremony and reception. My husband and I are both avid swing dancers so he helped us integrate some swing songs in with modern music that our friends like to dance too. He did an excellent job communicating with us and the venue (The Manor House at Kings Charter). He showed up early, had all his stuff setup lighting quick and even helped coordinate a little. The ceremony went off without a hitch (the music was lovely) and he did an amazing job keeping people on the dance floor during the reception and has a sixth sense about the vibe in the room (always playing the perfect mix of slow and fast songs, modern, pop, etc.). He even got some of our older guests out on the floor dancing which was amazing and so much fun. He is an incredible DJ and we really appreciated all of his efforts to make our wedding day exceptional. I highly recommend Nard's and especially Patrick to anyone looking for a DJ for their wedding in the Richmond/NOVA area.
Two musicians getting married in a venue full of musicians has to be daunting but Patrick was amazing! I was asked by a number of people to get the playlist used. Patrick was helpful with the planning, creative with his song choices, entertaining as hell, and super friendly and welcoming to the guests. Nards was an incredibly amazing addition to our evening and perfectly crafted the party atmosphere I wanted!
Nards DJ service was absolutely fantastic. They know the business very well and make sure that you are absolutely comfortable with every decision. They work with the others involved in the wedding so that everyone is on the same page and, in general, take alot of stress off of an already crazy day!!
Patrick from Nard's did a great job with the music for our ceremony and the reception. He kept everyone on the dance floor for most of the evening and everyone had a great time!
Patrick played the songs we requested and added in his own selections and they were perfect! He did a great job engaging the crowd!
Thanks Patrick!
Patrick was absolutely amazing from start to finish. We met with him twice before the wedding and both times he was so organized and had questions for us that we hadn't even thought about. He laid the entire reception out so well for us that we didn't even get or need a planner. We had 370 people at our reception and yet Patrick made everything run so smoothly. He was great with the other vendors, he didn't rush things and he was so flexible! Not to mention the songs he played had everyone jumping up and down the entire night. We still continue to get phone calls about how amazing our DJ was. It definitely would not have been the same without him. I would recommend Nard's to anyone looking to throw an amazing reception!
Patrick was wonderful to work with. He was very detail oriented and kept the dance floor moving! Very affordable and and professional.
Not only was Patrick an amazing DJ at our wedding, but his years of experience provided great flow and ease for us and all our guests! You won't be disappointed!!
Patrick with Nards is a great DJ. Very professional and kept the crowd dancing and having a great time. Looking forward to seeing him at other weddings and events in the future!
Patrick was so professional and very helpful when I was planning my wedding. He was very receptive to everything I wanted and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better DJ. Everything went exactly the way I wanted! Perfect!
Patrick did everything within his power to make sure that our wedding was enjoyable for every person there. He truly cares about making your day as special as can be. Thanks, Patrick!
We had a wonderful experience with Nard's! Patrick was the DJ for our wedding and he was awesome. It was easy to get in touch and coordinate the event. He had good recommendations for day-of scheduling and worked to keep the caterer and photographer informed during the event! We provided a list with Latin and American songs as we had a mixed audience and the balance was executed perfectly! We would definitely recommend Nard's as we had an excellent experience!
I've used Nards for many occasions so it was fitting to use them for my wedding. They had all the music I wanted for my wedding and were great to work with. If they didn't have a song, they made sure to have it by my wedding day. The DJ was great too and made sure to follow my rules in terms of what not to play, what to avoid and more. He was super energetic too which got the crowd excited. I highly recommend them!
I recently used Nard's Dj services for my wedding. Patrick was wonderful to work with. He asked questions that I didn't even think of. Was very personable. Able to handle rowdy guests, and help keep guests informed of what was happening. Whenever I had a consultation with him, he was always making a tasty creation in the kitchen.
We researched many DJs, but none of them really stood out to us. We saw Nard's at a booth during the wedding expo. After meeting with them, we knew instantly that we were going with them as our DJ. Patrick has a great sense of humor, great equipment and both Patrick and James were very professional. James was actually the one at our wedding, and he did an AWESOME JOB! He did all of the announcements and introductions, as well as keeping the dance floor packed all night. We gave him a small list of requested songs, but everything else he chose was great! He kept the party going. Even our older guests were out there having a blast. It has been almost a month, and our friends & family are still talking about our wedding! They have all said they had so much fun and it was one of the best they have ever attended. Very memorable. You will not regret choosing Nard's. We couldn't have asked for better entertainment for our big day. :) Thanks guys!
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Patrick and his team. They checked in with us multiple times before the wedding to make sure everything was going well and to see if we needed any help. Patrick kept everything running smoothly at the wedding. He was very professional and kept the dance floor full. Many of my guests commented it was the most fun they had ever had at a wedding. I even had family members who never dance get out on the dance floor.
I would highly recommend Nard's for any event, especially a wedding.
Loved working with Steve. He was very comfortbale and laid back to work with, which is the type of people we are.
A little bit pricey than some other places we looked into, but for both the ceremony site and the reception things turned out awesome!
Would recommend!!
Music was such an important part of our wedding and they got everything just right! Patrick was much more than the DJ. He kept everything going and was watchful of each and every stage of the wedding and reception. I was so impressed that he listened to what we wanted and made it the most faboulous day I could have imagined!!!
Marlyn and Steve Snow
Steve did an excellent job DJ'ing our wedding reception. He kept people on the dance floor all night!
Patrick from Nard's was the DJ at our wedding in September and we couldn't have asked for anyone better! Although our wedding was in Richmond, we do not live there. As a result, we were worried about how difficult it would be to work with our DJ over the phone and through email. However, with Patrick it was no problem at all. He was very easy to work with and he was very flexible in order to meet with us when we were in town on the weekends. Patrick was very familiar with our reception location so he was able to help us along the way even with wedding items unrelated to the music. Additionally, we had a challenging and wordy set of introductions for our rather large wedding party along with a special wedding song that we cut ourselves. We gave all that info to Patrick and he was completely accommodating. Once the party got started at the reception, Patrick played the perfect mix based on the songs we told him we liked. The dance floor was packed the entire night. If you're looking for a DJ that will be extremely accommodating, will keep the dance floor packed, and has no problem meeting special requests, Patrick is your man. Thank you Patrick!
She was great. Played everything we asked for. And more important, she did not play the things we did not want (chicken dance...etc)
My husband has a very interesting taste in music. He is very much a rock / metal guy (yes, I still love him very much!). I had met Steve at one of the Richmond Bridal Shows and hit it off instantly! He was perfect, he knew exactly what my husband was into but was making it sound good even to me! When they actually met for the first time to go over the song list it was reconfirmed. No one else would have done. Steve did amazing the night of, there were so many 16-20ish year old guest wanting more pop and rap, he mixed a bit in here and there to keep them happy but really hit what we wanted and made it fun for everyone.
This DJ was very knowledgeable of the business. He not only DJ'd the wedding and reception but he was also the MC. He did all the annoucing and he even ordered the timeline of events. He did a pretty good job but there were a few mishaps. He started to announce the wedding party before I (the bride) had my dress bussled. So half of our wedding party was introduced and then there was a 5-7 minute pause while my mom tried to find all the buttons to bussle my dress for the bride and groom first dance. When I was finally ready to enter the reception the remaining part of the wedding party was introduced. It was awkward. The DJ called all the questionable shots during the reception instead of the on site event coordinator. He also persuaded me to not have a champagne toast because he said all the guests were too intoxicated yet the event bar continued to serve them so it would have been better just to have the champagne for the other guests. Also the groom was in the bathroom when the DJ played the last song so he missed most of our last dance. The DJ was priced within his competition plus he added additional equipment to cover our ceremony at no additional cost. He also made us a CD of all the songs he played during the reception which has been one of the most valuable things to have that I didn't expect to receive. Overall I would recommend Nards but be careful to not let them take over the entire event.
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