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Paul is absolutely incredible! He is so professional and easy to work with. I had absolutely no concerns about anything! He kept the guests dancing all night long!
I was looking for a vendor that I can use to do a photo projection slideshow that wasn't on a TV monitor . PAE came across my feed and when I saw his work I knew that he will be able to execute what I was looking for my event and who was familiar with the venue and I needed him ! He was so patient with me and helpful when I was providing him with the photos that I wanted to exhibit. He even showed up with not one projector but TWO projectors because he wanted it to go with the aesthetic and that it would look better. He was so much fun and my family adores him and we're amazed of the projection show that he presented . No one has never seen what PAE brought to my event . It was absolutely one of a kind and a memory to last forever !
Paul Anthony Entertainment provided music, entertainment, and ambiance for our wedding on 10/15/22 at Lake Valhalla Club in Montville, NJ. I have known Paul for 30 years through our mutual participation with The Valerie Fund’s Camp Happy Times. When I was planning my wedding, I did not hesitate to reach out to Paul to be our wedding DJ. Paul is truly a master of his craft. He knows how to read the room, energize and inspire the guests, and hearten and highlight the bride and groom. I wanted my 15-year-old nephew, who has been DJing for a few years as DJ Jak, to participate as a guest DJ. When I asked Paul about it, he not only supported the idea but made my nephew feel like a rock star. They actually really hit it off! Our wedding was so full of love, emotion, and joy. Paul’s talent and professionalism helped set the stage for an amazing day. So many of our friends and family have commented about how awesome our DJ was and said it was one of the best weddings they have attended. Everyone had an awesome time and the dance floor was never empty. Paul is not only a true professional, but he is also a warm, considerate, and all-around awesome person. I am so very grateful that Paul was there for me on my most special day.
We hired PAE for our wedding day on 6/17 and they did not disappoint one bit!!! We made the best decision choosing them to DJ our day. We got to experience their skills after going to our good friend's wedding and we had such an amazing time and never left the dance floor, and I knew that was exactly how I wanted to spend our wedding night. We chose the package that included ceremony music and cocktail hour. along with dancing on the clouds effect. We were able to customize our playlist online to include must have songs to songs that we definitely did not want played. Paul made it all happen!! Our special songs for special moments were strategically played at all the right times, and he just knew exactly how to liven up the party and get our guests going. To this day, our guests still talk about our wedding and how absolutely FIRE the music was. We all had such an amazing time, that I heard guests tell me they would look out into the seating areas and no one would be sitting because everyone was out partying it up. Honestly, the music and entertainment was such a key component to having our day be the best day ever! I also come from a hispanic background and my husband is Italian/Polish, Paul was able to add the perfect amount of latin flare to our wedding night as well. It all was a dream come true. We loved using Paul and his team and would recommend them to everyone who wants to have the time of their life! :)
Paul was hired by my husband’s parents 20 years ago and has since djed for several of their friends and family. From our first conversation, he connected with us on a personal level and was extremely knowledgeable about the industry. We told him the vibe for the night was Djais with some throwbacks, we really wanted to have a big party. Paul delivered our vision and exceeded our expectations!! He really knew how to play to the crowd, he started off with some music that our parents would know and then transitioned into the party music we wanted. EVERY SINGLE GUEST WAS ON THE DANCE FLOOR THE ENTIRE NIGHT. He even read the vibe of the room and decided to skip the bouquet toss and garter toss because he didn’t want to break up the party. Half of the guests, including my husband and myself, skipped the dessert so we didn’t have to leave the dance floor. I had so many guests reach out after the wedding raving that it was the most fun they have ever had. We also added on the CO2 guns and sparkler machines and they were a blast. I cannot thank Paul enough for creating the most fun and magical night!!
We found PAE Event Group through my husband's cousin, who hired them for her wedding in 2016, which was one of the most fun weddings we'd been to. So when we were looking for DJs for our own wedding, I knew I wanted to talk to PAE. Paul was great from the start, listening to what we wanted, making suggestions where needed and helping accommodate a keyboard we brought in so my husband's brother could play our first song. The wedding itself was a BLAST. From the ceremony to reception, all the music was on point! Our friends & family keep telling us how much fun they had and how great DJ Paul was - one of our guests danced so hard she broke her shoe! Although PAE ended up being just a bit over budget, they are fairly priced and worth every penny! You can't go wrong with Paul and PAE!
My husband and I were so happy we chose PAE for our wedding. While looking for a DJ I had previously spoken with the larger DJ companies, and felt like they didn’t want to listen to what I wanted, and only wanted to book us with whichever DJ happened to be available on our date, not with who was the best fit. My husband and I were able to sit down and meet with Paul, who listened extensively to what kind of music and involvement we wanted from our DJ. We ended up using Vince for our wedding and he was amazing! We used him for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. What we loved the most is that we had a list of some alternative songs we wanted to hear if they were able to fit in to the reception, and wouldn’t ruin the mood for our guests. We were both able to dance the entire night, and he incorporated the songs we wanted while keeping the energy high on the dance floor!
My husband and I booked Paul for our wedding, and we couldn't be more thrilled with how our event turned out! Paul Anthony Entertainment offers so many different services to help make your event incredibly unique, so we were able to craft a reception that really matched what we had in mind. Paul himself was always available to answer questions and the planning process was super easy - we filled out a very detailed planning sheet, and then had a chance to review what we were thinking and clarify exactly what we wanted our reception to be like. Paul took all of that and blew us away with how much energy he brought to the room, and how easily he got pretty much everyone onto the dance floor! Everyone from Paul Anthony Entertainment who worked our event was super upbeat and professional! Our guests keep telling us this was the most fun wedding they've ever been to, and Paul and his team was a huge part of that!
When I got engaged in April 2019, I called Paul before I even booked a wedding venue. Paul DJed my older brother's and older sister's weddings years prior and I knew that my wedding day HAD to include him. Paul brings an energy and a family feel to every wedding he graces his talents with. After booking Paul, I unfortunately was forced to re-schedule our wedding due to the pandemic. Paul was easy to get in touch with and was so accommodating with our evolving schedule. We were lucky to have him at our June 2021 wedding at the Park Savoy. Paul made our event special with personalized details and made sure to have our spark effect even though the planning for it hit a snag. Paul really takes the time to work with you prior to your wedding. More importantly, he is so in tune with the vibe of the event, he knows exactly how to keep the party going. Paul Anthony Entertainment will never, ever disappoint especially with their wide variety of extra add-ons. Don't even think twice about another entertainment company.... No one is quite like PAE!
I can not say enough amazing things about PAE. We got married on 10/19/19 (sorry for the late review). Paul Anthony started out being our number one choice for the way he talked with us and truly cared about our wedding. We hadn't met any other vender that cared like he did. Throughout the process and during all of our check ins, he was always paying attention. To this day, we are getting asked about our DJ. We are so lucky to have had him be such a huge part of our wedding.
Our dance floor was jam packed all night and that was exactly what we wanted. PAE, thank you for being so amazing leading up to the wedding, the day and even after. We are so thankful for you and your team.
PS- Definitely book the lighting package. It transformed our venue.
Thanks again! Ashley and Sean
When I met Paul, I knew I wanted him as an MC at my wedding and boy he did not disappoint. Paul had our guests dancing all night long. People keep coming up to me saying how awesome he was and how there was points in the night where literally there was no one sitting, everyone was dancing. Hands down one of the best vendor choices we made.
AMAZING! First, let me say that Paul Anthony has DJ’d at all of my family’s weddings and is THE ABSOLUTE BEST IN THE BUSINESS. I would not trust anyone else to provide entertainment to my family and friends on one of the most important days of my life. He is able to bring life to the party and his energy alone makes people want to get up and dance. He provided music for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception for a very reasonable price. He also interacts and mingles with guests making it a personal experience rather than standing behind a computer playing songs. On that subject… he does not play any random, upbeat songs hoping people will want to dance… he bases his selection off of the vibe coming from the crowd, which takes pure talent. HE KNOWS HOW TO THROW A PARTY! Couldn’t recommend him and his team enough!!!!!!!! Stop looking and book PAE for your next event.
We hired Paul Anthony 4 years after seeing him dj my sister-in-law's wedding. We had been to a lot of weddings since then and no dj has come close to what Paul Anthony does! He interacts with the crowd, getting everyone hyped and engaged on the dance floor without being over the top! His ability to command the flow of the night is perfect, adjusting to schedule changes and making sure our guests were always entertained. We had nonstop comments on how much fun everyone had dancing the night away, which made us very happy as the hosts! The best part was that guests of all ages were out on the dance floor all night! He was able to cater to such a wide range of ages and music preferences in such a seamless manner! Finally, he created some really special moments for my husband and I during the night that we will never forget, especially being able to take in the room filled with people we love! We can't thank him enough for making our wedding so much fun and such a success!!! We would recommend Paul Anthony to anyone looking to have a blast on their wedding day!!
Picking Paul Anthony to DJ our wedding was one of the easier decision, as he had done both of my sisters weddings, so I knew he was good. What I was not expecting is how amazing his music choice would make the wedding. My husband is Puerto Rican and he and his family are ver proud of their heritage and Paul matched very musical choice. His team would switch from music genres from EDM to merengue to pop to hip hop like it was nothing. The dance floor was never empty and the way Paul engaged with he crowd was amazing. All the guest complimented how it was one of the few weddings were no-one left the dance floor and it was a party from start to finish. We would recommend Paul Anthony to anyone looking for an amazing time.
We had Paul as our DJ for both the ceremony and the reception. During the planning process he was accommodating and met with us as much as we wanted to discuss music selections. He was very helpful in helping us to decide certain songs for things like the first dance or processionals. He was always very honest and real with us, and never pressured us into anything. He offers a lot of different services and we chose up-lighting, which turned out beautiful. We gave a basic outline of certain songs we liked and wanted played, and types of music we liked, but the rest we gave him free reign over. He didn't disappoint! Paul is great at reading a crowd and knew exactly when to play certain songs, or to get involved with the crowd. My guests loved him and everyone complimented us on the music choices. There was always a crowd on the dance floor, which is what we wanted! He did an amazing job and was so personable and easy to deal with. I think one of the best things about him is that he isn't a salesman, he never pressured us or tried to sell us any extras. He was just honest with what we needed, and what we didn't need. I would 100% recommend him to anybody!
Paul was fantastic. We spoke ever the phone and filled out his online forms to get him started. But on the day of, he simply did his thing and it was wonderful. Everyone was out of the dance floor. His selection was a great balance of genres. He kept everyone engaged and focused. But most importantly, he brought energy and fun to our wedding. It was a night we will never forget. Highly recommend him and his crew. They are exactly what you need for an awesome party vibe!
Carried on an amazing vibe the entire night! Had a New Year’s Eve wedding and everyone was on the dance floor til the very end! He knows how to bring the fun and keep the party going (Paul)
As soon as we got engaged, we knew there was only one DJ to choose. Paul Anthony has entertained guests at the weddings of my husband and his two siblings, as well as friends and other family members. He is a true talent and beyond professional. Every detail was to perfection with all of our guests floored by the way he commands a room and creates seamless transitions throughout the ceremony and reception. My family from out of state couldn’t get over the percussionist, too. Deciding on Paul Anthony and his team of talented musicians was hands down the easiest and best decision we made for the wedding (minus saying I do) and are so incredibly grateful for his services. Thank you Paul!!
Paul Anthony Entertainment is the best! When I first met Paul, I always told him that once I got engaged, he would be the first vendor I would call. And I lived up to that promise! There was no doubt in my mind who I wanted to DJ our wedding. Sam made all of our dreams come true! All of our guests loved the music played and the dance floor was filled the whole time. The photobooth and sparklers are a must have! It was always so easy to work with Paul and his team. Can’t wait to have them at our next event!
We found Paul Anthony through my sister, who heard him DJ at her wedding tasting. From our first interactions with Paul Anthony, we were impressed with his professionalism and knowledge of the business. When we found out Paul Anthony had not only done events at our venue before, but actually got married there himself we knew it was a perfect match. Paul Anthony was incredibly flexible with our schedule and was very understanding of our budget. Prior to our event (which was on November 17, 2018), PAE sent us an event planning sheet to fill out and this helped to guide the event itself. From the moment we entered our reception to our first dance to the speeches to the cake cutting, we were thoroughly impressed with Paul Anthony. He immediately got our guests involved by having them circle around the dance floor for our first dance. Being surrounded by our friends and family during this special moment made it even more memorable. Paul Anthony also did an incredible job of pumping up the crowd and involving our guests throughout the event (even letting our flower girl sing a couple lines of a song on a microphone!). Multiple guests came up to us during our event to say how much they loved Paul Anthony and several even asked for his information after the event. We are so so happy we chose PAE to DJ our wedding. Paul Anthony made our reception the best party we could ask for! We cannot recommend him and his company highly enough!
I knew I wanted Paul to do our wedding from the start. He had done both of my cousins weddings when I was a kid and he was great then. The whole process was easy and organized. Paul answered any questions on time whenever we needed. He made the whole wedding day great, from ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. At the reception, he kept people on the floor all night, my wide and I included, to the point where i didn't even go back to eat my cake because I was having too much fun!! Paul is the best, and I would 100% recommend to anyone!!!! As a side note if you do go with him, get the extra lighting from him as well. It adds so much to the performance and is worth it!!
Paul Anthony was wonderful! My side of the family is from the midwest and I was concerned that not everyone would dance, and Paul immediately said he would take care of it. My family loved him, and they were on the dance floor all night.
My father in Law said he didn't even notice when the dj stepped out to grab a bite to eat because music was playing the entire night and everyone was dancing all night long. One of our guests even grabbed his card for her daughter's upcoming wedding!
He was absolutely wonderful, and the entire night flowed soo smoothly. I cannot say enough good things about him. We loved working with Paul and we highly recommend.
Where do I begin!!! Paul and his team did a fantastic job making all of our wedding dreams come true!! I had such a vision for the ceremony music and Paul absolutely killed it. The reception was no different. The floor was actually shaking. Paul also was a good sport at the rainin' men and it's tricky karaoke requests haha. Truly the best night of my life. My calves are still sore from dancing all night long!!
There was one thing I knew when we started planning our wedding. I wanted Paul Anthony to be our DJ. I'm a dancer so music was very important to me. He was incredible. Super easy to work with, and a lot of decisions I left up to him because I knew he wouldn't disappoint and he did not. When I told him that my husband and I wanted to enter our reception to Raining Blood by Slayer - he didn't even flinch...he was all for it! Besides being an amazing DJ, he's an amazing person. You can tell he loves what he does and he just wants to help give who ever hired him the best day or night of their lives. That is something you won't find in all entertainment companies. If you are reading this and still researching DJs...STOP and contact Paul. It will be the best decision you make!
The absolute best in the business! Paul DJ'd two of my cousin's weddings and there was no doubt we wanted use him. From the first meeting with him he had our vision down and made us feel comfortable. The whole night was flawless thanks to him. He didn’t miss a single detail and made sure the whole party was on the dance floor. We would highly recommend Paul and his team of professionals. Thank you so much for making our wedding so memorable!! We love PAE!!
Paul Anthony was excellent!!!! We had great communication throughout the entire process and he was so easy to work with. He also never tried to upsell us on anything.
As for the wedding itself, he was perfect. We have been to so many weddings and have pretty high standards as to what a good DJ is and he really is the best. He interacted with the crowd only in ways that made us our guests feel special and to add to the fun....never tacky or over the top. He made it so much fun for the children on the dance floor as well as for our all our friends and our family. One of our wedding favorite wedding moments was how he gathered the crowd for our last song of the night.
I can’t recommend him enough. Even one of the coordinators at our venue mentioned wanting his contact info so they could recommend him to future couples.
You can’t go wrong with him!
I am one of Paul's previous clients who used his event and DJ services for my wedding at the Park Chateau. There is no other words to sum it up besides, It truly was the best day of my life. Paul and his staff listened to every detail that Chris and I envisioned and made it a reality. Being that my husband and I are both into music and dancing, we were very specific with our selection and Paul plus his crew out did themselves with the delivery. Starting from the ceremony, I wanted a variety of songs played such as when the guest were arriving, the bridal party entrances, to my entrance, and the ceremony recession. Everything went perfectly and it made it really special. The rest of night went amazing as well. No one sat during the entire wedding. During dinner there were people dancing as I had a Frankie Vallie impersonation band perform. I have no regrets from the entire evening or the mood that was set from PAE. People who attended the wedding said it was one of the best ones they've ever been to and still talk about it. Highly recommend him and his crew to anyone getting married. NO LIE!!!
We had seen Paul perform at our friend’s wedding a few years back and we were blown away but his ability to control the room. When we had gotten engaged, it was a no brainer we had to have Paul Anthony Entertainment be the DJ at our wedding. The DJ dictates the way the reception will be and they did not disappoint. We are still hearing rave reviews from our guests on how he played the perfect mixture of music for the young and old. Paul had been extremely professional throughout the process. Extremely happy we were able to share the best day of our lives with Paul Anthony Entertainment.
I booked Paul as our DJ before meeting him because he was a referral and we were not disappointed! We met him a few weeks before our wedding and instantly clicked. He understood our style and went through every detail for the day of. Our wedding was a few days ago and our friends and family keep reaching out saying he was hands down the best DJ they have seen at a wedding. Everyone was on their feet the whole night and the uplighting was beautiful. We cannot thank you enough for making our wedding such a fun night. I will highly recommend Paul to anyone looking for a DJ!
PAE DJ'd our wedding on March 9th, 2018 and we are still getting rave reviews from family and friends about how amazingly fun and energetic the music, lighting and photobooth was. Paul was the first DJ and vendor we met with, but it was really just to meet him and speak to him in person. My husband and I knew we were going to choose Paul Anthony and team as we had been to family weddings he's DJ'd, including my brothers 5 years ago. The level of professionalism, experience and knowledge he brings to your event is incomparable. Not to mention his and his teams excitement for your event and ability to read the room and adjust accordingly. I couldn't be happier with the services provided by PAE and would recommend them to all my future bride/groom friends.
THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS!!!!
PAE djai'd my brothers wedding 15 years ago, my other brothers wedding 10 years ago and my sister in law's sisters wedding 8 years ago. Obviously he's that amazing, I had to have him for mine!!!! He keeps the room alive and the feeling of never wanting the night to end. I can't even tell you how many compliments he received from my guests on how blown away they were from his professionalism and the ability to blow up the dance floor. Thank you again for my making my wedding night EPIC
There is seriously no question of who I would have DJ my wedding. It was DJ Paul from the get go. I have been to weddings when he was the DJ and I have been to weddings without him. There is absolutely no comparison. When people are in actual pain the next day from dancing too much, there is no greater compliment. Paul has an unmistakable gift to read a crowd. There is never an awkward moment, but a fully amped night. We had brunch the next day, and when you have men my father’s age complimenting the DJ, you know he did something right. My husband and I were dripping with sweat from dancing so much, and had legit trouble bending our legs the next day from being sore. It was an epic night. So much so that although we had an after-party with a band, people were so partied-out by the end of the night, our guests were dropping like flies. I would recommend DJ Paul and his crew no matter what to anyone that asked. But it’s not really needed. He has been the #1 choice for my family and friends. Be at a wedding with him once, and you will never consider anyone else after.
If you are still on the fence about which DJ to hire, stop what you're doing and call Paul Anthony right now. Paul was referred to my sister by a friend, did a KILLER job at her wedding two years ago and I knew that I had to hire Paul and his team for my wedding. Sure enough, he was the first vendor we contacted once I got engaged...our selected venue had two dates available and we chose the one that Paul would be able to do!
I've been to many weddings and it's so true that the entertainment can make or break the night. Many great weddings were ruined by a subpar DJ. Thankfully, we had nothing to worry about with PAE Group at the helm. The dance floor was packed all night at our wedding - from teenage cousins to my aunts in their 80s! Every single person had fun because of the infectious energy that Paul and his team brought to our wedding. They listened to what my husband and I wanted and really ran with it. Hiring them was one of the easiest and best decisions we made in our wedding planning process!!
Paul was our DJ for our wedding last week and I do not even know where to begin with how awesome he and the staff of PAE is. We highly recommend them for any wedding. Before we got engaged, my now husband and I attended two weddings that PAE DJ'd and they were both absolutely amazing! No one left the dance floor and they were two of the funnest weddings we had ever been to because of the vibe he created. When we started planning our wedding, choosing Paul was not even a question because of our previous experiences with him. Our meetings with him were seamless and collaborative. It is obvious that he did not want to provide us with a cookie-cutter wedding, but truly was interested in what was important to us. The package we chose included Paul and an additional PAE DJ, uplighting and dance-floor lighting. Everything was perfect! The dance-floor was full at all times and our guests are still raving about how awesome the music was! All 187 of them with their different tastes in music! Thank you Paul for making our wedding a day an absolute blast!
PAE came recommended to me by my parents, who attended a wedding where he was the DJ. They came home RAVING about him, so when I got engaged and it came time to hire a DJ, he was the only person we called. Paul Anthony went above and beyond to ensure we had the best wedding day possible. My guests and I were on the dance floor all night. He helped us choose various songs for ceremony and reception, and made me feel secure when it came time for the Hora. I was afraid of falling out of the chair, and he said to me during one of our meetings "no one goes up in a chair without me saying so". Aside from the services provided, I trusted Paul Anthony with my day. Never did I worry about the music that would be played, or if my guests would have a good time. I knew since I booked PAE, that everything would be handled, and that my wedding night would be a fun night. Thank you PAE for being a part of my wedding!
We highly recommend PAE Event Group for your wedding! We had Paul as our emcee this summer for our wedding reception and he was amazing. He was very professional and attentive in the months leading up to the wedding to discuss music and song choices, and on the night of our wedding he was just so much fun and really did an amazing job with everything. We got so many compliments on our music and DJ and our dance floor was going strong all night! Everyone had a blast - and it is largely because of PAE Event Group!
I highly recommend Paul Anthony Entertainment for your DJ and MC needs. Paul listened to us well about what we were looking for - the style of music, the amount of MC-ing, the layout, the schedule, the atmosphere we wanted him to help create. He asked good questions to help us clarify what we were looking for, and paid attention to what we said. He made sure to tailor his approach to our goals, but also brought to bear his extensive expertise in how to read the crowd, what music to pick, how to interact with people, and how to keep the energy of the party going. Paul and his assistant DJ were friendly, well-prepared, responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. They really did a great job and helped us to have a fantastic time all night!
Also, they brought a high quality sound system and DJ boards, comfortable seating for the edges of the dance area, and cool up-lights that helped bring everything together. They showed up on time and set everything up in a way that worked really well in the space, while we were able to keep getting ready elsewhere in the building without needing to oversee them.
We even had a few last minute changes to the tech set-up (that is, our ceremony space in the building had such good acoustics we didn't actually need Paul to set up mics, despite previously planning on having them, and some rain meant that our outdoor music needs were reduced), and he adapted smoothly and thoughtfully to make sure everything would go as well as possible with the conditions on the ground as they evolved.
In short, Paul Anthony and his crew really know their stuff! They not only know how to help you throw a great party in terms of the music, MC-ing, and overall energy, but they are also professional and responsible with all the logistics relevant to what they need to do to get the job done. If I'm ever putting together another big event with music in this region, I would hire them again in a heartbeat.
Paul was incredible at creating the perfect party atmosphere for our 90-person, NYE wedding! When we met Paul, we knew that he would be able to deliver the music and the party, without pushing us to be over-the-top. My husband and I had a hard time figuring out exact songs that we wanted, but Paul was able to lock in on our musical taste from our in-person meetings and the songs we added to the online planning form to craft the perfect soundtrack for the night. He got in every request, even the last-minute ones. After all of the first dances, he picked the perfect music to get and keep the dance floor PACKED! We loved that all of our guests, young and old, were on the dance floor the entire night!
We had attended many weddings in which PAE was the DJ and he never disappointed. He and his crew have years of experience so it was a no brainer to choose them to keep our guests entertained. Paul is one of the best at being able to read a crowd of people and select the proper music accordingly to keep as many of them on their feet and dancing. Not only does he have every song known to man, he is absolutely incredible when it comes to orchestrating a wedding reception. Paul is able to flawlessly transition from one moment to the next without missing a beat. He is more than happy to take the time months before the event to sit down and really get to know his customers and their taste in music and party styles. Wheter you want your reception to be like a high school dance, a club like atmosphere or an even mixture of both he is the guy you want running the show. I could go on using up all 3000 characters in this review but I'd just be wasting your time when you could be booking PAE for your next event because his calendar fills up quickly. Seriously, what are you waiting for? Call him!!!!
We first saw Paul at our friend's wedding almost 2 years ago. We weren't even engaged yet but we both agreed- when the time came, we had to have him at our wedding. Well, flash forward to July 16th 2016 and we had Paul at our wedding and he was AMAZING! Working with Paul from start to finish was a wonderful experience. He was professional, he listened to everything we wanted, and he just nailed it on our wedding day. We got so many compliments from our guests (some of whom were his past brides and grooms!) and we have other guests interested in him for their upcoming wedding! Booking Paul and his crew at Paul Anthony Entertainment was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding (music, photobooth, and lighting!), thank you Paul for making it such a memorable night!!
We didn't realize how important the DJ would be to our wedding, until we saw Paul Anthony in action!
We were set on him after he did my brother's wedding back in March 2015. Kristian and I have never been to a wedding where EVERYONE was on the dance floor for the entire reception. Paul Anthony is so genuine and fun to work with. We knew he truly cared and wanted to make our wedding everything we dreamed of. He knows how to get the guests excited, energetic and keep them going all night. There was never a minute of dull awkward downtime. Alex our percussionist was just as awesome! He definitely added something extra to the night - and everyone noticed! There is no one who compares to Paul Anthony! He is truly one of a kind, we highly recommend him and you will not regret it!
We hired PAE as the DJs for our wedding and we were extremely pleased. Sam & Frank were great! Our guests were on the dance floor the entire time dancing. The announcing was exactly what we were looking for, very energetic and got the guests very excited and involved. We also hired Crystal as the percussionist to play the drums which was amazing. It added a whole other level to the music and guests loved it. We also did the paparazzi photos which was so much fun for the guests to take pictures and equally as fun for us to see the photos after the wedding. Everything that PAE provided for us on our wedding day left us with so many great memories that we will remember forever. We couldn't have asked for anything more. I highly recommend hiring PAE for your wedding or any event you are planning. You won't be disappointed!
What can we say about Paul Anthony - he is the BEST in the business!! A few friends have used Paul and his team for their weddings and when we met with him last summer we knew he had to be our DJ. Our wedding on 10/25/15 was such a great event and we are still getting compliments on the party, and everyone loved Paul and his team. We had a piano player for cocktail hour and he really made the hour so elegant. Paul was our DJ and he was absolutely amazing! Great intro's for the family & bridal party - he has such an amazing energy it really gets the whole room going. The dance floor was never empty because he played such a great range of music for everyone to enjoy. The other great aspect of the night was the photo booth. I don't think a lot of people expected it but everyone loved it and went back multiple times, especially after some drinks.
I cannot recommend Paul enough! He listened to us, gave us great advice, kept the night going and he's an all-around amazing person! If you need a DJ with a great team, look no further than Paul!!
In reply to a previous review below as The Knot won't allow me to reply to the actual review without having a paid account.
Erin,
I am so sorry to hear this.
Keeping the Bride and Groom happy is a priority for us. Keeping the guests happy is a priority as well. As a DJ and MC, walking that tightrope is something that we try to do.
We have had clients say to us “don’t worry about the crowd” we want to hear what “we” want to hear.
We have had other clients that give us songs and styles of music that they like, but also keep the crowd in mind as well.
When we are playing live at these events, sometimes a song or style of music is not well received by the crowd.
When this happens, our natural instinct is to see what the group is reacting to and play to the crowd. Part of our performance comes from feeding off the energy of the crowd and what they are doing.
I had a long conversation with The DJ from my staff that was on your event, and we both feel very badly to see this email and review.
He did mention a few things to me:
“My notes from the meeting with the client were to use my expertise to keep the guests happy, I played 6 of the 8 must plays which were stated as not mandatory but just a sample”
“That unfortunately, the biggest must play song “Out of My Leauge” by Fitz and the Tantrums was not well received by the crowd and cleared the dance floor”
The DJ said he kept the dance floor as packed as possible which is the goal for every DJ and hopefully for bride and groom as well.
“How sorry he felt that you had a bad experience, it was not his intention” but as you mentioned in your email to us, and he agreed, the guests were very pleased
Regarding the guests singing in to the mic, he was only playing off the crowd’s energy and spotlighting the people that were having fun singing along to the music
Also, That some of your guests came over and complimented him, and asked for some business cards.
And how appreciative he was for the generous gratuity that was given.
I am truly very sorry to hear your experience with us was less than expected. Hopefully this helps you to understand our performance and approach.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you would like to discuss this any further. My relationship with all of my clients is a priority to me.
We had an initial consultation before we booked and then another right before the wedding. They seemed to understand what we were looking for and were completely on board. We wanted a progression, starting with older music earlier in the night working towards newer music at the end with nothing too extreme. We knew that all of our guests (young and old) would enjoy the older music just as much as the newer.
While our guests enjoyed themselves, they veered off course pretty quickly. At one point they started playing techno (which we don't like) and had to be asked to stop. By the end of the night the DJ was on the dance floor with a microphone trying to get people to sing. We had no idea they would do that and really felt he should have mentioned that before as we would have asked him not to.
Overall our guests seemed happy, but we were a little disappointed that the music didn't match what we wanted for the evening.
Paul Anthony was absolutely exceptional to work with! He is professional and knows how to get everyone amped up. Our dance floor was packed the entire night!! No one sat down! My husband & I trusted him right off the bat. All we did was give him names of people in the wedding party, songs for them to come out to, and a couple songs we wanted played. We left the rest up to him and we are so happy! Our guests are still talking about how awesome the music was. He even spoke Italian which was a huge hit with our families. We want to relive the whole night over just so we could work him again. Trustworthy, gives good advice/suggestions and delivers on his word. When the next event comes and we need a DJ we know exactly who to go to.
PAE was an absolute pleasure to work with form the moment we signed with them all the way to our wedding. They were accommodating and available throughout the whole process. We had DJ Sam and he was so easy to work with and delivered an amazing party. Our guests danced the whole night and could not stop raving about the music. They were perfect! I would recommend them to anyone!
Picking the DJ was the most important part of planning the wedding for my husband and I - the music was something we both really wanted to be unforgettable. We wanted to find someone that could take our suggestions and style and run with it.. we had a lot of preferences and things that we wanted and didn't want when it came to the music and it was important to us to find someone who understood our style. Paul Anthony Entertainment was the perfect choice for us. Our DJ for the night was Sam, who did an amazing job and made our entire night exactly what we had hoped for. He understood what we wanted, and did an awesome job of keeping people on the dance floor all night. All of our guests were up and dancing the entire night, and we have heard nothing but compliments about the music he played and how much fun everyone had. We would recommend Paul Anthony and his team to anybody whose aim is to have great music and people dancing all night! Thank you!!
We would hire Paul again in a heartbeat!!!! Our guests are still raving that our wedding was 'one of the best weddings' that they have ever been to and have continuously commented 'I have never been to a wedding when everyone was on the dance floor all night long!' I attribute the energy of our event to our DJ, Paul, who did a phenomenal job! Like I said, we had guests of all age ranges and everyone was out on the dance floor (the dance floor evan proved to be too small) all night. We even added the pianist to our cocktail hour and added a drummer to the reception, which the guests loved. The drummer added another element of fun to the event as several guests were invited up to play the drums along to the music and the drums just helped to add a little bit extra to the event.
Paul was extremely easy to work with and extremely responsive to e-mail throughout the process and made himself available to meet beforehand to ensure all of the final details were ironed out ahead of time. Plus, all of Paul's forms are online which makes planning the event/picking all of the music selections very easy to do and keep organized.
Selecting Paul as our DJ was one of the best decisions that we made for our wedding as our guests haven't stopped talking about what a fun night it was!
Paul Anthony is the best! Him and his crew kept are dance floor moving all night. They really know how to engage the whole crowd and add in something for everyone. Our guest won't stop talking about how great the music was. Paul Anthony was professional and just so much fun. My sister had them at her wedding two years ago and it was no question when it was my turn. I highly recommend Paul Anthony!
Our guests are STILL raving about our music and the ENERGY of our party!! AND my sister and her fiance are using PAE for their wedding in May!! Need I say any more?! Paul Anthony was SO AMAZING during the planning process, and he truly MADE OUR PARTY!! We would highly recommend PAE to any couples looking to book their wedding (or other special occasion)!! Great job, PAE!! Thank you for your amazing work - our wedding was AMAZING because of you!!!!!!
We met with several other Entertainment providers who seemingly were just going through the motions during the consultation. While others jumped right into all about them and their services, Paul took the time to get to know us. Through his kind disposition and questions relating to us, we knew this was going to be our perfect fit. During the song selection phase we did not have to feel worried about the choices that he was going to make. We talked about the guests that were going to be there and left it up to him.
On the wedding day, Paul started the event off with his clear MCing of the ceremonial dances. Once the music started playing, guests were on the dance floor and hardly came off for fresh air. The songs he chose allowed all the guests to show their moves on the dance floor. Even my 84 year old grandmother got in on the dancing. 2 months later and guests are still telling us its the best wedding they have ever been to, says a lot about the professionalism and entertainment that PAE brings to the wedding.
We also booked the photobooth through PAE. They were setup and running right away and continued running until the end of the reception with no downtime. We were delivered a photo book right after the event so that we could enjoy all the smiling guests right away.
We couldn't imagine selecting any other DJ. Paul and the PAE crew are highly recommended.
Paul Anthony is the BEST. I originally booked him because a friend of mine had used him at their wedding. He sets the tone for your wedding. My friends have said, "Best party we've been to., "had the best time at your wedding and I've been to 15+ this year". He knows how to get a party started and keep it moving. I cannot recommend him enough.
Paul Anthony was really easy to work with, and coordinate the type of wedding we were looking for. Everyone absolutely loved our music, and did not stay off the dance floor. He really knows how to read a crowd and mix the type of music so everyone has a great time. I will definitely use him in the future!!!
When I started planning my wedding last year, I knew I had to have Paul Anthony Entertainment! From the moment we met Paul, Ron and I knew he would be the best DJ for us! Paul made the planning so smooth and stress-free! He really got to know us and our family so that he could personalize the day for us. Words cannot describe how wonderful Paul and his crew were! They had people dancing all night and they played the best songs! I have gotten so many compliments, people are still telling me what a great wedding it was, and I have been married almost a month now! If it wasn't for Paul and his team, I don't think we would have had such a great day! I will continue to recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ :)
Picking the DJ was the hardest part for me and my husband, as music is super important to us. We wanted to find someone that could take our suggestions and style and run with it. Almost like a human Pandora if you will. We wanted someone to understand the type of mood/style we wanted and to also be able to read the crowd and keep people up and dancing. Paul gave us the best of both worlds. He was understanding, professional, open to suggestions, and super accommodating. We meet with a few other people before we met Paul, and as soon as we met him, we instantly knew he was the DJ we wanted to use. We also used a lighting package that they offered that really completed the atmosphere we planned to achieve for our reception. Overall, it was an amazing experience. He handled everything in an organized manner and is really up to date with using technology to make things super easy and convenient since anyone planning a wedding knows that actual face to face meetings aren't always easy to come by. All of our guests were up and dancing and we have heard nothing but compliments about the music he played and how much fun everyone had. Thanks Paul for making our wedding awesome. It totally rocked!
THE BEST!!!!! Paul Anthony was our DJ for our wedding and he was absolutely incredible!!! I can't say enough wonderful things about him and his services. He provided the music for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception as well as the uplighting & custom monogram for our reception which was stunning!!! We knew that he was the right man for the job from the first time we met with him. He was incredibly professional and a pleasure to work with throughout the entire planning process. All of the guests at our wedding were up out of their seats and dancing throughout the whole night and we received nothing but compliments on his performance style and music selection! Paul needed almost no direction from us, we told him what we were loking for and he delivered!!!! We could not be happier with our choice - and I definitely look forward to working with him again in the future and would recommend him in a heartbeat!
My husband & I had James from PAE DJ our wedding and we completely recommend him! He listened to our preferences while incorporating his expertise to read the crowd & keep everyone on the dance floor all night.
He was a recommendation from a friend & I just want to keep the reco going becuase they are great!
Thanks, James!
My husband and I could not be happier or more ecstatic with the performance of Paul Anthony and his crew at our wedding on Friday, 10/19 at the English Manor. From start to finish, ceremony to the end of the reception, Paul played the best music, song after song, genre after genre, hour after hour. The cocktail hour music was the perfect "introduction" to get everyone interested in what else he would be playing later. At the reception, the dance floor was packed, and all of our wedding guests complimented our DJ as one of the best they had ever seen! Paul and his crew gave us the perfect wedding atmosphere we could ask for - the uplighting was tremendous and the light towers were incredible. No other DJ compares to PAE.
Overall, I really liked my experience with Paul Anthony Entertainment. We elected to have a DJ do the music for our ceremony and reception (we both in the same non-religious venue). We worked with Vince Costa, and he did a good job of getting the party bumpin'. Vince was open and communicative, and definitely read the crowd well and accepted requests. This was great, because we didn't give him much of a playlist, other than asking for not a lot of rap or corny songs like the Electric Slide. The only trouble spots we had were minor: there were some flubs with the wedding party's names and he accidentally swapped the Father/Bride dance song with the Groom/Mother song. Not by any means ruinous and everything was corrected quickly. The ceremony was perfect and we're glad we had him on hand. Their prices were on par with their competitors, so that's great too. We didn't elect to use their photo-booth or add on packages (like lighting), but if you're looking for more than a basic DJ these guys are well equipped to handle it. The owner, Paul Anthony, is very personable and I appreciated that he didn't give me a "hard-sell" pitch like other DJ companies did. I do hope he gets a secretary or assistant because he was at times difficult to reach. But, we had no issues once he connected us directly with the DJ on staff, Vince. Overall, this is a well-done outfit and I recommend it!
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