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Perfect Reception Mobile DJ Service is a wedding DJ service based in Grand Rapids, MI.
I often have people tell me, "this is the best wedding reception I've ever been to," and "I wish you had been the DJ at MY wedding."
More than any other wedding vendor, your choice of DJ will determine whether your party is a blast or one that's soon forgotten. The most important quality to look for in a mobile DJ is experience. It shows that they're serious about what they do, trustworthy, and good enough to earn referrals. I was a radio personality for 17 years, including a stint hosting a morning drive at WHNN 96.1 in Saginaw/Bay City/Midland. Later I began mobile DJ'ing on the side, and am still going strong!
Some DJs try to be the "star of the show." Others can be not much more than human jukeboxes. I feel I am right in the sweet spot in the middle of that range, always remembering that the bride and groom are the stars of the show.
In addition to weddings, I frequently DJ at school parties and have earned the trust of several school administrators who hire me year after year. I have also been DJ’ing the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum’s Early New Year’s Eve Party for the last ten years (at least). And I often emcee charity events, such as the Walk To End Alzheimer’s.
I sometimes have the opportunity to see other DJs perform, and one thing that always strikes me is how disappointing their systems sound. Conversely, I have two Mackie Thump speakers with 15" woofers and two Mackie Thump 18" subs. Together, they really rock the house and get folks out to the dance floor -- yet I never get complaints that it’s too loud.
Here's a dirty little secret about mobile DJs: as the evening progresses, some will intentionally choose songs that are duds, knowing that the party vibe will cool off and guests will head for the door – so they can make an early exit too. After all, the DJ has already been paid and/or has a signed contract. But my goal is to keep the party going because I genuinely enjoy what I do.
Having DJ'd around 400 wedding receptions and other parties, I've learned a great deal about how to make a wedding reception flow nicely and some ways to "color outside the box." I would be happy to talk with you about ways we can make your party as fun and memorable as possible. I'll want to hear your ideas and share a few of my own for you to consider. Thank you!
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$1,395starting price
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Emceeing and music for dancing
Emceeing and music for dancing
Emceeing and music during dinner
Emceeing and music during dinner
Dynamic light show for dancing
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Most popular
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Gold
$1,395starting price
Gold
$1,395starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Music for cocktail hour
Music for cocktail hour
Music and up to 2 mikes for ceremony (if needed)
Music and up to 2 mikes for ceremony (if needed)
Emceeing and music for dancing
Emceeing and music for dancing
Emceeing and music during dinner
Emceeing and music during dinner
Dynamic light show for dancing
Dynamic light show for dancing
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Couples usually spend $1,395
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Larry Bush
Owner
I DJ'd my first wedding in 1998, and have done hundreds of weddings since then. So I bring a wealth of experience and know-how to the table.
Hiring a DJ is a big deal. You are essentially inviting and trusting a stranger to play an active and high-profile role in the biggest day of your life. He or she will have a live mike and control over all the music that's played. That's a LOT of responsibility! So who you pick as your DJ will largely determine whether your wedding reception is a smashing success or a dud. By hiring me, you can rest assured that your Big Day is in capable hands.
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Larry receives glowing reviews from multiple clients for his DJ services at various events, including weddings and birthday parties. Clients appreciate his professionalism, personalized approach, and ability to keep guests engaged and entertained throughout the events. Larry's attention to detail, communication skills, and music selection that cater to different age groups are highly praised. He is commended for bringing energy, creativity, and fun to celebrations, making him a popular choice for those looking for a reliable and engaging DJ.
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Kayla N
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5.0
10/18/2024
Larry was wonderful to work with, from the moment we first called him and began planning to the end of the reception when he gave the groom a high-five as we made our grand exit. He was great at communicating, did everything exactly as he said he would, and was also very flexible when our dance floor ended up needing to be moved at the last minute. We booked Larry because he sounded like a lot of fun - and he really was! He brought joy, energy, and humor (per our wedding style) to our reception. We also had a child-friendly wedding and Larry made sure to include the kids whenever possible, including doing a special kids dance to get their energy out and give the parents a break. We would hands-down recommend Larry as a wedding DJ!
response10/22/2024
Thank you so much Kayla! Your wedding was an absolute blast, and it was a privilege to be ...
part of your Big Day. May your honeymoon never end! ❤️
Samantha U
5.0
3/08/2025
Loved working with Larry. He had everyone on the dance floor! It was so fun.
Any questions?
Kevin Brandi D
5.0
10/25/2024
From the first phone call, we knew Larry was the only choice for us! He’s a wealth of knowledge in the wedding and music industry. Our wedding was filled with streamlined music, custom tailored to our wants and needs… Give Larry a call, you won’t be disappointed! #KMDGETSBLT
Joe H
5.0
10/23/2024
Larry was amazing the moment we booked him for our wedding. He was communicative and listened to all of our needs and music wants for the big day. He played a lot of our music and everyone loved it. We would def. use him again for another celebration.
Annie L
5.0
10/23/2024
It was a pleasure to work with Larry for the "Senior Prom" at the assisted living community I work at! He did a great job engaging with our residents and played a nice variety of music that appealed to many different age groups. We look forward to having him at our community again in the future!
Andrew F
5.0
10/17/2024
My wife and I hired Larry for our wedding ceremony and reception. He was fantastic! He made the entire process very easy and stress free. He took the time to get to know my wife and I and the vision we had for our wedding. I could not recommend Larry more! If you need a DJ, Larry is your man.
Kurt G
5.0
10/13/2024
Great communication kept people dancing all night
Would definitely hire again
Trevor S
5.0
8/19/2024
Larry was phenomenal! My wife and I had the privilege of attending a wedding he was DJ’ing, and we had so much fun that we booked him for ours right then and there. He’s remarkably good at blending his couples’ music preferences with his own impeccable taste to keep the dance floor packed all night long. Larry’s professionalism and creativity, from his respect for our “do not play” list to his fun twist on table dismissals, were outstanding. So many of our guests (self-proclaimed “music snobs” and all) were raving about him throughout the night. We’re huge fans of Larry, and we wholeheartedly recommend him!
Denise V
5.0
8/04/2024
Larry was wonderful to work with, and cared a great deal about personalizing his services for our wedding. He offered good suggestions, played music we requested, and kept things going smoothly throughout the evening. Would definitely recommend him!
Judy D
5.0
7/06/2024
I hired Larry Bush Perfect Reception Mobile DJ for my 60th Brithday party. He did a great job getting people out on the dance floor. I also liked that he got my whole Family on the dance floor for a birthday dance with me!!! A good time was had by all!!!
Caleb S
5.0
11/08/2023
Larry was absolutely incredible throughout the entire process of our wedding day. He has a fantastic survey that answers so many questions to make sure that he’s on the same page with the direction we want to go for our wedding.
The day of he had everything ready to go and brought a ton of super fun energy. He had a lot of fantastic ideas for games and things to keep our guests entertained, and he was a huge help in some of the schedule planning as well to make sure the night flowed as smoothly as possible.
Could not recommended Larry enough!
response11/08/2023
Thank you so much for your kind review, Caleb! It was my privilege and pleasure to be part...
of your Big Day and make it as memorable as possible. I wish you both all the best in your new life together. May your honeymoon never end! ❤️
Patrick H
5.0
11/03/2023
Larry was the best choice for our wedding, he played to the crowd, gave us great advice and worked with us and our suggestions. We couldn't be happier with having him, and would suggest anyone looking for a professional, fun, and knowledge DJ give Larry a call!
Megan D
5.0
9/18/2023
Larry was the dj for my wedding and he was awesome! He did a great job keeping the dance floor going all night. I loved that he was interacting with the guests and playing songs that we all loved! Loved the tv show trivia that he did before dinner. I definitely recommend hiring Larry as your dj. All of the guests I talked to after the reception told me how awesome the dj was.
Chris C
5.0
6/23/2023
Unlike DJs who just play music, Larry really helped us think about the structure and flow of the reception and had great ideas about how to make the whole event go smoothly. He even helped us think about where to place the cake/desert table so there was an easy transition from dinner, to cake cutting to dancing. He had fun activities to help guests engage and when it came to music, he did a great job of reading the room and figuring out what would get people dancing and having fun. It was so low stress to work with Larry and he helped make the evening a huge success for our families and friends! I highly recommend him.
response06/24/2023
Thank you so much Chris for your kind words! It was a genuine pleasure to be part of Star ...
& John's Big Day, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to help make it special and memorable.
Yvette F
5.0
6/01/2023
Larry was fun, flexible and top notch all around. He found songs that fit our event perfectly, and brought joy and tears even to some (mum!!) Everyone had a great time, he really kept things rolling and people dancing. He didn't monopolize the event either, he was just perfect! Thank-you Larry!!
Fran H
5.0
5/08/2023
Mr. Bush was amazing! The music was non-stop and all the announcements went so smoothly. There was tons of dancing and he even played a set of kids music near the beginning of the night, which was so fun for all the kids and made the parents all happy too! He had tons of options for customizing our music for the night, but also made it super easy and not overwhelming at all. Would highly recommend
Benjamin S
5.0
2/21/2023
Larry is literally the best DJ! Extremely easy to work with throughout the scheduling and preceding discussion of the event! At the wedding reception, he did great with the schedule and any small changes that arose. Would definitely recommend to any prospective planners!
Rachel C
5.0
10/18/2022
Larry was fantastic to work with and hosted the night perfectly! Leading up to the day, we talked 3-4 times to talk through ideas and review the timeline and necessities for the day. A few months out, we filled out two forms that outlined exactly what we were expecting for the ceremony and reception. He then reviews this with us the week prior to ensure we are all on the same page. The day of, he really knew how to work the crowd and get people excited. He is a previous radio DJ so his voice and enthusiasm shined. He even brought a few dance floor accessories (light up glasses, etc). We cannot thank him enough!
Amanda A
5.0
10/18/2022
Larry was awesome! He helped us with the flow of our wedding and the day couldn't have gone any better!!
Hannah K
5.0
8/17/2022
Larry is the BEST! He is a clear communicator and a thoughtful professional. We were so pleased by the way he helped facilitate the flow of the reception and kept the dance floor rocking. His ability to attune his song choices to the vibes of the guests is a true talent! Thank you so much, Larry!
Nicholas & Laura H
5.0
7/07/2022
We were so incredibly lucky to have Larry provide DJ services for our wedding! We received comments throughout the evening and afterward from guests exclaiming how fantastic he was. Our venue was very low-key and there were lots of restrictions on decorations, but Larry came in with eight LED lights that he positioned at strategic locations around the room to provide uplighting, which looked terrific and brought the reception to a whole new level. He successfully engaged EVERY age group at our wedding, from keeping little ones entertained with some really cool props to ensuring that the older folks weren't pushed off the dance floor by too "young" of tunes. He integrated our "must-have" songs beautifully, and made the whole night go so smoothly. I never would have realized the necessity of a DJ - I genuinely thought that they would just play the music. "Can't Spotify do that?" But Larry is so much more than just a music guy. He guided the whole evening, organized & led couple's games, gave GREAT suggestions about when to do certain activities (we moved our first dance at his suggestion to before supper, which really helped the flow of the evening), and hit the perfect balance of being there while being unseen, taking control without making himself the star of the show. We were truly blessed to have Larry at our reception, and we recommend him without reservation!
response07/08/2022
Thank you Nick and Laura for your very kind review! You two are a terrific couple and it ...
was a real privilege being the DJ on your Big Day. May God bless you with many years of wedded bliss! :-)
Annie S
5.0
7/06/2022
Larry went above and beyond DJing my wedding. He was very kind and easy to deal with. We met once before the wedding to talk through his planner we filled out. He was able to put together a great play list using our preferences for music. He played all of our must have songs and was very prepared the day of the wedding. Larry did announcements and was very entertaining and engaging without taking attention away from me and my husband. He did a great job following the schedule and was able to set up and break down his equipment by himself. Larry brought rainbow glow in the dark tamberines which were a huge hit in our crowd. We received compliments after the wedding from multiple people on how much they enjoyed the DJ. If you are looking for someone to DJ your wedding, I highly recommend Larry.
Shaunie C
5.0
6/29/2022
Larry did such amazing job and did everything I asked!!! He also got some glow glasses that he let us wear and that was amazing everyone loved them! I highly recommend having Larry DJ your special events. He is also reasonable price! He is well worth more than he charges! Thank you so much for making my wedding amazing!
Bre S
5.0
6/29/2022
Larry was an absolute blessing! In the beginning everything was smooth sailing, however we now live in a world with Covid who wants to be invited to everything! We had to move our wedding date 4 times until we were actually able to make it to the wedding! Larry worked with us through it all and even went out of his way to check in and see how we were all feeling. Once the day actually came he was beyond my expectations. He was great at keeping a beautiful vibe during the ceremony and even better at keeping the reception a blast! He did great at keeping things moving and from falling behind. We chose to do the table trivia for dinner and it was a lot of fun to watch and listen to people guess. He had free range to play anything and he played to every age group! He even brought fun props for people to use and play with during dancing that I still have people talking about. He made our special day even that much more special! I would recommend him 1000x over and then some!! I promise he will not disappoint.
response06/29/2022
Thank you very much for your kind words, Bre! I'm glad we finally got you two hitched desp...
ite Rona's best efforts. God bless you both!
Rachel D
5.0
6/29/2022
He was fantastic!! He went above and beyond before the wedding day- he asked great questions, anticipated needs, and gave good advice! He did amazing on the wedding day! He played all the songs we wanted, perfect sound level, and very good a moving the day along. Even during our dinner there was a hiccup with plans- Larry Larry as very quick to go with the flow and help make every thing go smoother and workout. He is very friendly and very good at what he does!!!
response06/29/2022
Thank you for your kind words, Rachel! That little hiccup (a very last-minute and signific...
ant change in plans) was a good opportunity for me to practice my "pivoting." I think we all pulled it off nicely. I wish you both all the best!
Rachel H
5.0
4/13/2022
We are so grateful to Larry for the service he provided for our wedding ceremony and reception. He had great ideas for ceremony music when we had no idea what direction to head and he took the time to understand what we were hoping for with dance music during the reception. The dance floor was full the entire night and we loved how he started with music everyone could enjoy before switching to more "current" music for us and our friends who stayed late. We are so thankful Larry took the time to get to know us as a couple before our big day so it felt as though he was someone who knew us well. If you are looking for someone to connect with everyone at your wedding and to provide a great "radio voice" as they host Larry is the way to go!
response04/14/2022
Thank you so much Rachel for your kind words. Your wedding was terrific and I really enjoy...
ed working with you both.
Your wedding was a good opportunity to showcase my willingness to go the extra mile. I was proud of how clearly your officiant's voice was heard throughout the room by your guests, and how his wireless clip-on mike picked up your vows too.
Since your ceremony was in the chapel, cocktails in the bar area, then dinner & dancing in the dining room, I brought both of my sound systems. This allowed me to very quickly and seamlessly transition from one thing to the next with virtually no downtime. Not all DJs could pull that off or bother trying.
There was a fairly large open area behind me for dinner and dancing that was totally barren. White walls and white ceiling. So I placed eight LED par lights on the floor along the side and back walls to provide uplighting that provided a splash of color that really looked terrific.
The opening welcome, toasts, and prayer all went very smoothly and heard with perfect clarity.
And for dancing, I passed out a few dozen tambourines with flashing colored lights that looked amazing in the darkened room and helped pack the dance floor.
A very special day and evening all around. Thank you both for the privilege of being your DJ! :-)
Colby J
5.0
9/25/2021
Larry was very professional and full of great ideas. We appreciated him keeping things rolling throughout the reception as well.
response09/26/2021
Thank you, Colby! It was a pleasure and privilege to be part of your Big Day. May God bles...
s you both with a fantastic life together!
Chelsea B
5.0
9/20/2021
10/10 recommend! Larry did an absolutely amazing job! He made planning everything so easy. Music was phenomenal, presentation was great!! We couldn’t be happier with the entertainment!
response09/20/2021
Thank you so much, Chelsea! It was a real privilege being part of your Big Day. May God bl...
ess you both with many years of wedded bliss! :-)
Katelyn S
5.0
9/13/2021
Larry was wonderful! He was very thorough in knowing the style of music we preferred and kept everyone dancing all night! He was professional, prompt in responses to questions we had, and was on always on time. He helped me create my timeline for the day and kept things running smoothly during the reception. Highly recommend!
response09/13/2021
Thank you so much, Katelyn! It was a privilege to be part of your Big Day. May God bless y...
ou both with many years of wedded bliss!
Hannah W
5.0
9/04/2021
Larry was absolutely amazing! He kept everyone on the dance floor all night, and made the reception SO much fun for all ages! Larry was so great to work with, my husband and I could not be happier with how great everything went. Larry did everything that we wanted which was so nice, even with last minute changes we had he was so accommodating! We will be recommending Larry to all of our friends and family!
response09/13/2021
Thank you for the kind words, Hannah. May God bless you with many years of wedded bliss!
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