About this vendor
Phil Phest Events is a wedding DJ, entertainment, and photo booth company operating out of Baltimore, MD. Owner and operator Phillip Mills has been serving couples on their wedding day since 2002. He has worked with countless newlyweds and has taken joy in helping them bring their dream celebrations to life.
As a DJ and wedding officiant, Phillip understands the importance of celebrating life's precious milestones. He works closely with his clients in order to share their vision for their big day, ensuring that every element of their celebration is carefully considered. Both he and his team of creative professionals take great care to provide couples with a stress-free and seamless experience, encouraging them to focus on making memories on their long-anticipated wedding day.
The team at Phil Phest Events provides clients with a number of offerings to ensure a fully tailored service on their big day. Your DJ will play songs from genres such as rock, pop, hip-hop, and club, allowing your guests to dance the night away. Photo booth rental services are also available for a fun and exciting way to preserve special memories.
Services & Enhancements;
-DJ/ Emcee
-Officiant
-Intelligent lighting
-Ceremony Production
-Cocktail Production
-Monogram Lighting
-360 Video Booth
-Photo Booth's
-Cold Sparklers
-CO2 Cannons
-Uplighting
-Confetti & Streamer Cannons
Licensed & Insured as is required by most venues
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Equipment
- Audio/Visual Equipment
- Sound Equipment
Music Genres
- Bluegrass
- Caribbean
- Classical
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
Music Services
- MC Services
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
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We used PhilPhest for our 10/18/24 wedding and we are SO happy with how well everything went! Phil was so easy to work with, easy to access, and so helpful throughout the entire process. Our guests were dancing alll night long and he really listened to our song preferences and what we were wanting for the night. We also utilized the Photobooth as well, and this was such a hit! Very user friendly, and had guests having fun throughout the night! We are so happy with how perfect our day went, and having Philphest as our DJ was the best choice we could have made!!
We used Phil for a Photo Booth at our wedding and he is wonderful! Phil is extremely attentive, nice and listened to what we wanted throughout the whole process. We zoomed, had phones calls and emails to make sure we were all on the same page! I would use Phil and his team again any time!
I hired PhilPhest for my 6/22/24 wedding in Annapolis MD at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel for ceremony/cocktail hour/reception music, MC/event host services, photobooth w/ glambooth upgrade, unlimited photobooth prints, totem's, moving head lights, and uplighting. Our 127 guests were on the dance floor all night including my husbands dad in his electric scooter! Our guests cannot stop raving how it was one of the best weddings they attended - and it was all thanks to PhilPhest! He was an incredible host, had a command over the microphone & guest direction, and kept our guests engaged, moving around and excited! The photobooth w/ glambooth upgrade was also a 10/10 - and our guests got plenty of photos to take home with them at the end of the night! The uplighting was a great touch and added an element of glam of our wedding. In advance to our wedding, I sent Phil several spotify playlists of music selections that we liked for the guest arrival, cocktail hour, and reception music and then let him take the reins on picking music that flowed with the evening! I was not stressed or anxious about his performance because we had been communicating for several months, and we met in person about 2 months before the wedding to review my selections. He was able to be a soundboard for all my questions/thoughts and provide me a direction when I didn't know what I was exactly looking for. We met the week of the wedding to go through the final timeline, he was communicative when he was on site. STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND HIRE PHILPHEST. IT WILL TAKE YOUR WEDDING TO THE NEXT LEVEL. He is a true professional, loves what he does and we could not have done it without him.
Phil Phest was the best! We hired him after attending a wedding he worked a few years ago. Phillip and his team went above and beyond to make our day special. We had a string quartet for the ceremony, but Phillip and his team still showed up early, helped our officiant with a mic, and were ready to go well in advance. It made the process so much less stressful. He also had a good read on the party and knew what our guests were looking to hear. The selfie stand add-on was a great affordable option and our guests had so much fun! I'd recommend Phil Phest to anyone- we actually had 2 guests ask for his info to look into for their own upcoming weddings!
Best photobooth ever! Working with Phil was a breeze! Quick response times and the professionalism displaced by the team was awesome.
Phil went above and beyond throughout the entire planning process and wedding itself! He had an initial meet & greet page to share all of his services, packages, and generally let us get a feel for his style to make sure it was a good fit.
From there he passionate and invested in our event. He checked in several times leading up to the wedding (in a brief and efficient way) to make sure we were prepared and on the same page. Phil goes above and beyond being a DJ - he makes sure the event is running smoothly and helps with transitions, etc.
He also allows you to be as hands on/off as you want to be with the music. We personally. shared a few playlists so he could get a feel for our style, but trusted him to take it from there.
When it came to the wedding - he crushed it. He read the room and made some tweaks throughout the night, kept the energy up, etc. There was never a moment people weren’t dancing once it got started.
Thanks again Phil!!!
We had the pleasure of working with Phil Phest Events for our wedding, and they were absolutely phenomenal! From start to finish, their team demonstrated professionalism, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to making our special day even more memorable.
The photo booth they provided was an absolute hit! Our guests couldn't get enough and it was busy all night. The quality of the photos was outstanding, and the setup was seamless. It added a whole new level of fun and engagement to our event as used the photos for our guest book!
Phil Phest Events didn't just provide a service; they created an experience. Their attention to detail and willingness to customize the booth to match our wedding theme was exceptional. They truly went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect.
Moreover, their team's friendliness and enthusiasm were infectious, creating an incredibly positive atmosphere that resonated with everyone.
We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Phil Phest Events for weddings and corporate events. They are masters at what they do, and their dedication to customer satisfaction is unmatched. Thank you, Phil Phest Events, for contributing immensely to our special day!
From the PowerPoint presentation Phil had created during our first Zoom to the epic set list he created that kept all of the guests out on the dance floor, PhilPhest Events went above and beyond all of my expectations. All of the guests from my wedding said Phil was the best wedding DJ they’ve seen! I really appreciated the way he worked with my coordinator to keep the evening flowing smoothly. A true testament to his professionalism is the fact that my wedding coordinator (who had never worked with him before) ensured she had his business cards at the end of the night and said she planned to recommend him to her future brides.
Phil did absolutely phenomenal at DJing our wedding! From planning to the night of he was great! I was on the dance floor the entire time and so was everyone else!
My August 2023 wedding experience was nothing short of AMAZING with Phil. His attention to detail, knowledge about weddings, and DJ/Emcee services , presentation, and ability to keep all of your guest on the dance floor are only a few of the reasons I would recommend him to anyone! I did the whole
package with Phil! Dj/Emcee, Intelligent lighting, upgraded sound system, but my FAVORITES were the photo booth and THE COLD SPARKLERS, they are an experience every bride should have! Thank you Phil for making our night unforgettable!
Phil Phest made our wedding planning process much easier than originally though. Most of our stresses were eliminated the very first visit due to Phils outgoing personality and customer centric mindset. He catered to our requests and went above and beyond to incorporate his own ideas thorough his vast experiences which made our special day that much better.
Highly recommend Phil Phest!!!
10/10
I have used Phil Phest Events for two events and highly recommend them for your events ! Phil is very responsive and will help you figure out the best Photo Booth for your needs ! There is a booth option for every budget. The staff members are very friendly & attentive ! What are you waiting for , Book with Phil Phest Events ! :)
AMAZING DJ! Phil not only had everyone on the dance floor, but he also helped coordinate/line up the bridal party, and helping the whole night flow seamlessly since we did not have a wedding coordinator. We also rented a photo booth through him, and that was a BIG hit with guests! Would 10/10 recommend Phil to anyone looking for a DJ!
Can’t recommend Phil enough! Our planner recommended him for our 5.6.23 wedding and he was super professional and communicative the whole way through. I also loved the helpful tips he emailed in the lead-up to the wedding and the suggestions he made to my husband and I during planning calls — including the idea for a private last dance.
On the day, he provided music for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception, which all sounded great. Our primary venue was a large ballroom and Phil came with an upgraded sound system to make sure the music quality was right for the space.
He helped everything run smoothly all night and kept the dance floor bouncing! Multiple guests commented that they had never been to a wedding where people were out on the dance floor the whole time. Go with Phil — you won’t regret it!
Phillip was amazing from day one! He truly listened to our wants and style and ran with it. The day of he had to battle some crazy weather and power outages, but he kept the party going without a problem. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ that will be supportive and make your night one to remember!
Phil Phest Events was a game changer for my wedding. We booked them as our officiant , DJ and photo booth. After my wedding I had people coming up to me saying that they usually dread weddings but ours was by far one of the best events they have ever been to . Phil went above and beyond for us .
Phill was by far the best decision we made for our wedding! Not only was he our DJ, but also our officiant and the provider of our photobooth! Phill made everything so easy and answered all of our questions faster than we could ask them! He made our planning process easy and our wedding a blast!
Phil and his team were AMAZING!!! I can't not say enough great things about him and my experience. We booked Phil for DJ and Photobooth and he far exceeded those roles and every expectation we had. Phil basically became a second coordinator. His communication, thoughtfulness, organization and suggestions are worth far more than he charges! Our Venue had a breaker issue that caused temporary loss of power, Phil immediately jumped in to action without hesitation and started the shoe game for us as to avoid any awkwardness and still keep our guests entertained. His quick thinking and reaction was exactly what was needed to keep me from panicking!
I will recommend him to everyone I know, every chance I get. He MADE our wedding!!!
Looking up DJs for our wedding and saw a High School friend was in the business, Asked Phil a couple questions and didn’t look back!
The planning and preparation with Phil worked was very detailed and did everything we asked for. Prior to our big day we iron out every detail we would have never thought about and made that day stress free. Phil kept the dance floor moving all night long, every. I would highly recommend Phil for his music, great personality, planning, and of course his reliability for your big day or special event.
We hired Phil’s team for officiant, dj, photo booth, & 360° photo booth services in July 2022. He and his team were great to work with! He kept the crowd hyped and the energy great throughout our whole event. He attended our rehearsal the night before and quickly got in sync with our wedding venue & coordinators. LOVED working with him!!
I used PhilPhest for a photobooth for my wedding. Phillip is very responsive and professional. Phillip showed up on time and had the photobooth set up and ready to go for the wedding. I used my own greenery wall, and my own LED sign. The camera itself and day of attendant is what was used from this company. Copies of photo strips were provided for the guests.
Now the not so good-
It took a little bit for me to receive my digital copy of the photos which was ok. I understood that some things were going on and that was what was causing the delay. I am a pretty understanding person. After waiting for the pictures and getting them, I opened up the file to find that out of the 60ish or so photo strips, probably half of them did not have the three pictures in the strip. Multiple pictures had a black background and you could not see the people in the photo. See attachment. People who submitted their phone number into the camera for a digital copy never received it.
My wedding was in April and I have not had any time until now to leave a review or make mention of this. I’m sure this was a glitch with the system but I would have thought maybe the pictures would have been checked before sending out to me?
I am not typically one to complain, but it was a large amount of money to spend to not receive exactly what the contracted stated and to also not know that there was any issue with the photo-booth camera the night of the wedding, except from my guests.
We hired Phil for our May 2022 wedding, he was the best decision we made. Leading up to the wedding, Phil was so nice, organized, offered wonderful suggestions, and made us feel so comfortable, like we have known him prior to hiring him! During the wedding, he was on time, organized, helpful, played the absolute best playlist, read the crowd, did everything we asked, and made our night unforgettable! After the wedding I have received multiple compliments about Phil from our guest!!! He leaves the best memory and impression on your wedding day! This will be one if not the best decisions you make for your wedding. Happy Dancing! Cheers.
One of the best decisions my wife and I made for our wedding was choosing Phil to be our DJ. He was amazing and the most reliable person! His wife gave birth in the morning and he still showed up at our wedding hours later. Congrats again Phil to you and your wife! The planning and preparation Phil worked with us extensively prior to our big day to iron out every detail we would have never thought about and made that day stress free. He also gave us some wonderful ideas that made our day even more special. I would highly recommend Phil for his music, great personality, extensive planning, and of course his reliability for your big day or special event.
If you’re looking for the total package, look no further! Phil literally is the bells and whistles of the business! He was my officiant, DJ and provided our photo booth which his fiancé Sarah handled. I cannot say enough great things about them! He was basically like my wedding coordinator also haha he made sure everything went perfect! You really can’t go wrong with this duo! If you want everything perfect for your event, Phil Phest is the real deal!
The service was outstanding! Phil married us and DJ as well! He was so funny so it made the experience perfect! I would recommend him to everyone. Family and friends have asked and I shout his name because great prices and he was so amazing to work with. Thanks again Phil!
Wry affordable, professional and down to earth. All our other vendors had worked with Jim and had nothing but kind things to say. Loved the photo booth also…
Phil Phest events is awesome! We used them for my September 2020 wedding. Working through planning a wedding during the Covid pandemic was hard. But Phil was always responsive and helpful. Luckily our wedding went off without any rescheduling or hiccups. We had the photo booth as well which was a huge hit! Phil was so interactive with the guests and everyone loved the music choices. Phil really knows how to read a crowd. We had a consult with him to finalize everything before the wedding and he went over everything possible and gave us so many choices when it came up music selection for the wedding. He even went through my husband and my playlist that we have for each other and selected songs from it for the cocktail hour which was very special to us. Totally recommend Phil Phest events!
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8064 Philadelphia Road, Baltimore, MD | Serving the state of Maryland
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