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RICO Entertainment is a wedding entertainment company based in Meriden, CT. We are an industry Leader in Event Management throughout CT, MA, RI, and NYC. We bring a wealth of experience and cutting-edge technology to your big day.
RICO has been in the entertainment industry for over 20+ years. We build everlasting relationships with our clients, and our focus has always been on managing quality events and delivering industry performances using the best technology in the market! Our deluxe lighting options can include DJ lighting, wireless decor uplighting, and projection. We have bilingual MCs and can provide all sorts of equipment, from deluxe sound systems to photo booths. RICO also specializes in tech features. For example, we can combine heavenly lighting and fog effects to make it appear like you and your beloved are dancing on a cloud. We L-O-V-E what we do so it's easy to deliver the best entertainment experience to all of our clients!!!
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RICO has been in the entertainment industry for over 20+ years. We build everlasting relationships with our clients and our focus has always been on managing quality events and delivering industry performances along with the best technology in the market! We L-O-V-E what we do so it's easy to deliver the best entertainment experience to all of our clients!!!
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5.0
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RICO Entertainment is praised for professional, organized communication and an easy online planning portal. The DJ/MC read diverse crowds, mixed multicultural music, kept the dance floor packed, and ran the timeline flawlessly. Add-ons like photobooths, dance cloud, LED robots, and photo/video were big hits and highly recommended.Review photos
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Jack C
5.0
5/06/2026
We hired Dj Rico because we were looking for someone to do both Latin and American music for our wedding and he completely exceeded our expectations! On top of always being profess...
ional, responsive, kind and open to our ideas, he and his team brought the energy and “LED robot” to surprise our guests. He was incredibly easy to work with. Everyone loved our reception and Rico was a huge piece in that! Thank you for putting on the best party for us!
James P
5.0
11/10/2025
Rico Events was incredible. We used Rico for almost everything!! DJ, audio/visuals, Lights, Photographer, Videography, 360 Photobooth, Dancing on the Cloud. We were so impressed...
with how seamlessly Rico executed all the moving pieces. The laser light show we asked him for was awesome. It blew right past our expectations. The wedding video was also incredible, and we got so many compliments from people stating it was the best wedding video they have ever seen. We highly recommend Rico Events!!!!
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Kristen C
5.0
9/22/2025
We loved having Rico as our DJ for our wedding. Leading up to our wedding he kept us informed about all the information we needed in a professional and personable manner. Rico and ...
his team helped contribute to making our wedding day very special. He kept people going on the dance floor and him and his team were friendly, energetic, and very skilled at what they do. We are so happy we chose Rico Entertainment Events for our wedding!
Emily W
5.0
6/30/2025
DJ Rico was amazing!! The booking and planning process was smooth and very easy with video meetings with him and a simple online portal to input all your info.
On the wedding day...
he was very professional, well spoken and made everything fun smoothly. I was very happy with him and his assistant the night of my wedding. I’m thrilled to have found him. I feel he was the best choice I could’ve made for a DJ at the Waterview. The dance floor was packed all night. Thank you DJ Rico we will remember our wedding forever and you helped make it the best night of our lives!!
Parris W
5.0
6/25/2025
We couldn't be happier with our wedding DJ! From start to finish, everything was absolutely perfect. You and your team were incredibly professional, punctual, and made sure every d...
etail was handled seamlessly. The timing of everything—from the ceremony music to the reception—was spot on, and he kept the energy high all night long. The music was amazing—our guests are still talking about how much fun they had on the dance floor! You guys truly helped make our day unforgettable. I would highly recommend your services.
Sofia M
5.0
6/16/2025
RICO Entertainment were the easiest vendor we hired for our wedding. We highly recommend them to DJ and Emcee your event.
Rico was professional, energetic and knew how to read the...
crowd.
I was worried since I am hispanic and my now husband is white, but Rico was able to shift from genres smoothly throughout the whole night. We added the dancing cloud to our first dance and it was perfect! (Highly recommend) We also added the Photo Booth last minute and it was a great hit. Everybody had a great time!
Gabriela P
5.0
5/29/2025
Rico was nothing short of incredible! From the moment the music started to the very last song, he created the perfect atmosphere and kept the energy high the entire night. He read ...
the crowd perfectly, played all of our must-haves, and mixed in his own songs that had everyone on the dance floor.
He was professional, fun, and so easy to work with. He coordinated seamlessly with our timeline and other vendors, and his setup looked and sounded amazing. The transitions were smooth, the vibes were on point, and the dance floor was never empty!
We got so many compliments from our guests about how great the music was, and we couldn’t agree more. Truly one of the best decisions we made for our big day. The photobooth was also a hit!!! Highly recommend Rico Events!
Zeynep T
5.0
5/01/2025
I loved my experience with Rico for our wedding. We had an amazing time, he is a great DJ who was able to flawlessly mix music for our multicultural multilingual wedding. He also w...
as very good at moving the wedding along, and hosting everything. We also did the magic mirror with him, and would highly recommend it, guests had so much fun using the photo booth!
Alexandra G
5.0
4/18/2025
RICO is hands down the best DJ you could ever have for your event! He works so well with you through out the whole planning process and truly makes your event the best! All of the ...
music we wanted was played perfectly and he does such a great job reading the room and keeps the party going! I highly reccomend the dance cloud, it is STUNNING. Our guests loved the Photo Booth and we loved our personal monnogram on the wall! Rico hyped the whole room up and everyone danced ALL NIGHT! Our wedding was the best night of our lives and we couldn’t imagine anyone else but RICO! From the ceremony music, to dinner, parent dances, our dance and the party music, everything was so wonderful, I want to relive it everyday! Do yourself a favor and get RICO and his team, you will not regret it!
McKenzie B
5.0
12/09/2024
RICO Entertainment Events was an incredible choice for our wedding entertainment, photographer, videographer and Photo Booth. From the start, Rico was exceptional - he responded to...
our emails and texts very quickly, which was so helpful during the busy wedding planning process and trust me, I sent a lot of messages. On the day of, their attention to detail and high standards were evident in every aspect of their performance. They made sure to capture our special day in great detail, ensuring we have wonderful memories to look back on. The music they played kept our dance floor packed all night long, and their professionalism shone through in how smoothly everything went. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ company to be part of our wedding celebration. Highly recommend RICO Entertainment Events!
Georgina C
5.0
10/24/2024
Rico!
Just Wow!
Thank you sooo much for everything! You did amazing! Everything came out perfect. I couldn't be happier with your work. We are beyond grateful.
Regards,
Gina and ...
Manny
Jacklyn G
5.0
10/17/2024
Rico and his team exceeded our expectations! We used them for our wedding and everything was seamless. Communication leading up was flawless, whenever I have a question he responde...
d on a timely manner. The wedding itself was amazing, from the ceremony, to the reception, everything was organized, the dance floor was full all night, played all my music I wanted and I am still getting rave reviews! Rico was amazing and made our wedding even more perfect!
Noelle C
5.0
9/29/2024
Rico was the first vendor we hired. He is the best DJ around and the photobooth option was a perfect add on. He made planning so easy and organized. And the night of the wedding Ri...
co and his team went above and beyond to make sure that the wedding ran smoothly! We can’t thank him enough
Karisa W
5.0
9/24/2024
We are SO happy we chose RICO Events for our wedding! Everyone had the best time on the dance floor! We had a multicultural American/Colombian wedding and Rico did a great job play...
ing a mix of music. The whole process of choosing music was seamless with his online form. He was wonderful to work with! I would highly recommend him to anyone!
Anthony G
5.0
9/15/2024
Our wedding day was the best day of our life and DJ Rico played a huge part of it! I recommend anyone looking to have the best time to get his package with the robots. Rico had eve...
ryone on the dance floor the whole night and our “hora loca” with the robot team was awesome. My wife and I also got to play the drums which was so much fun. When we were planning our wedding we both collectively thought our DJ would be the most important vendor, and boy are we happy we picked Rico!
Monica G
5.0
9/02/2024
Exceptional DJ Service with Unique Options
We recently had the pleasure of working with DJ Rico for our wedding, and we couldn't be more thrilled with our choice!
From start to f...
inish, the experience was nothing short of spectacular, he offers a range of unique options from a dry ice smoke cloud for our first dance, to a monogram, montage, and Photo Booth!
We highly recommend DJ Rico for any event. His talent and professionalism, made our wedding day unforgettable. Thank you for creating an incredible atmosphere and making our special day one to remember!!
Maritza H
5.0
8/07/2024
It was a crazy but super fun night… we experienced a tornado during the beginning of my outdoor event under tents that was effectively transitioned indoors with vendors collaborati...
ng to make the day happen for us. All guests helped to make the day special and all had a fantastic night. Ending with Rico’s special guests for my husband, Darth Vader and Storm troopers bringing the party to life in so many ways. It was unprecedented! Memories never to be forgotten! Thank you so much Rico and your crew! Amazing.
Maribel P
5.0
8/03/2024
Rico was amazing! We are so happy we went with Rico as our DJ for our wedding. We got married on 07/05/24 at Saint Clement's castle. Rico kept everyone on the dance floor the enti...
re time, which was really important to me. So many of our guests said they have never been to a wedding with so many people on the dance floor for that long. He is a terrific MC and kept us on schedule during the reception. I highly recommend him to anyone. We also got the ceremony package which I highly recommend. Rico was so organized, and we loved working with him. I was so stressed the final weeks leading to the wedding and our final meeting with Rico put me at ease. We are so happy Rico, and his team were part of our special day. You cannot go wrong and wont regret going with Rico!
Juliana D
5.0
7/31/2024
We recently had the pleasure of hiring RICO Entertainment Events for our wedding, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the experience. From the initial consultation to the final d...
ance, Rico demonstrated an incredible ability to understand and incorporate the diverse musical tastes of both our families for our Italian/Ecuadorian wedding. The package we chose included ceremony/cocktail/reception music and photobooth. The dance floor was packed all night long, from the moment the dance flor opened. What truly set RICO apart was his genuine enthusiasm for our vision. The online planning tool provided made our music selections stress-free and easy! Guests loved the photobooth that included printed strips and an online link for viewing! Overall, our RICO Entertainment & Events’ talent and professionalism ensured that our wedding was an unforgettable celebration from start to finish.
Kirsten S
5.0
7/30/2024
We hired Rico as our wedding DJ. He made the entire process straightforward and seamless. He coordinated the audio for our ceremony and of course emceed/DJed for our reception.
We ...
had a multicultural wedding representing Peru, Puerto Rico and of course USA, and he did an amazing job mixing all kinds of music styles, allowing us to proudly represent all parts of our cultures.
Many of our guests commented on what a great job he and his team did! Some even took selfies with him LOL.
Many thanks to Rico and his team, would 100% recommend!!!
Omaira G
5.0
7/18/2024
Rico was super helpful in our wedding planning. Attentive to the small details we pushed on. A great overall DJ/MC! Everything went flawless. We used photography & Photo Booth thro...
ugh him. I wish we could have communicated with our photographers beforehand, because I feel like we missed candid shots we wanted but failed to mention them on the wedding day due to the high stress and just overall ongoingness of the day. The photo booth was a highlight and everyone loved it! More than anything, our phone guestbook which gave such a special touch to the day.
Jamie K
5.0
6/19/2024
We had Rico Events for our wedding and he was absolutely amazing! From the start when we originally reached out, to asking us questions to get to know us better, to showing us how ...
to use his portal page that helped us pick our playlist! Rico reached out to us a couple days before our event to help us finalize everything. Rico was so profesional, He played all our songs on our playlist & kept the party going all night long. The photo booth was definitely a crowd pleaser and so fun! THANK YOU Rico for creating a one of a kind party that myself and my husband will remember for the rest of our marriage! BEST DJ EVER!
Dominic P
5.0
4/26/2024
We had Rico Events for our wedding, and we couldn't have been more pleased with this decision. During the lead up of the planning process, Rico made sure to be available via phone ...
call, text, email, or Zoom whenever we had any questions. He offers an extremely efficient playlist portal that made our song choices very easy to implement, and he made sure to play everything we we put on the playlist. On the day of the wedding, he was very accommodating and professional, he made it a very comfortable experience. Our dance floor was packed from start to finish during the reception, everyone had an amazing time! Would 100% recommend Rico Events for any wedding, work event, or big party you may be hosting!
Krystal I
5.0
11/08/2023
Rico & his team were amazing!
We did not stress at all with Rico for the wedding. He had a timeline for our wedding and lifted a weight off our shoulders just by providing that fo...
r us.
We are very happy with our choice when we hired this team we never hesitated it from the start!
Joanna M
5.0
10/24/2023
Great easy to use playlist website, super communicative and super fun
Tatiana L
5.0
10/10/2023
Rico was amazing from start to finish! He has excellent communication and was responsive to any of our questions. His information portal/website where you input all of your informa...
tion and wedding logistics makes the night of your wedding run smoothly. If anyone makes any special requests to give speeches or change anything the day of the wedding he was sure to check with us as the bride and groom to make sure we approved.
He has a team of professionals, we used him as a DJ, Photographer, Videographer, and the Mirror Photo Booth kept guests entertained all night. He’s an excellent Emcee who was entertaining but captured our most special moments.
We highly recommend him to anyone who’s planning a wedding and wants professional, perfect, service!
Yanabel M
5.0
9/16/2023
Rico was the best DJ we could have chosen for our wedding. He was amazing and kept us on the loop and the dance floor all night. Would definitely recommend him and his group. Do t...
he hora loca such a big highlight in our wedding
Brittany M
5.0
7/26/2023
Rico was the first and only DJ that we spoke with before hiring him for our wedding in April 2023. We knew immediately when we got off the zoom that we would hire him! He was incre...
dibly professional and had experience with multicultural weddings which was important for us. Since we had hired Rico the music was the one area that I worried about the least- I knew we were in goods with Rico and that we were. We highly recommend Rico! Thank you Rico!
Savanna R
5.0
7/13/2023
I got married June 24th 2023 and used Rico as our DJ & rented the magic mirror, I cannot say enough good things about this company! Rico was personable and attentive to my needs an...
d million questions, he answered every question emailed in a timely manor. The portal he uses for music selection is a breeze to use and made picking music way less stressful. Our final meeting we went over everything which eased my mind. The day of wedding Rico did a good job organizing our entrances and working with our venue coordinator. We also rented the magic mirror which the guest loved and raved about so I highly recommend it I also got an online gallery to look at all my guest photos. Overall I highly recommend RICO ENTERTAINMENT for any DJ needs, he will not disappoint
Yadira M
5.0
6/30/2023
From the very beginning we felt very comfortable with Rico. He communicated well and was extremely organized. On the day of our wedding he was amazing. Words cannot describe how pe...
rfect he was not only would he play songs that everyone enjoyed but he would really play songs that people on the dance floor really connected with. He knew we wanted early 2000’s music and that is exactly what he played. We all danced until the night was over and every single song was perfect.
Elvis V
5.0
6/15/2023
Rico was a pleasure to work with from the beginning all the way to the end. He set up some time with us to walk through what we envisioned for our wedding and even brought up point...
s we hadn't thought of previously. He was also super flexible about making changes later on in the process.
I was nervous about having a multi-cultural wedding and having the music cater to both crowds. Rico quickly put that rest and had the dance party going all night long. I would 100% recommend RICO!
Taylor F
5.0
6/15/2023
Recommend 1000%. Rico and his team did an amazing job. He payed attention to the guests at our wedding and what music they were enjoying. He even helped us with decision making out...
side of just music. The Photo Booth was also a HUGE hit. And over all he was great to work with. We had guests coming up to us the following days letting us know they now want to throw an event just to have Rico DJ.
Erich B
5.0
6/14/2023
Incredible MC and kept the party going all night! Very easy to work with and I loved how custom he made our event!
Kelsie G
5.0
6/05/2023
Rico was able to feel out the room and play the perfect music for the crowd we had our wedding! He was kind, fun, and very organized!
Lucas G
5.0
6/04/2023
We had an unforgettable wedding night, Rico and his team provided the best DJ experience we’ve ever seen at a wedding and we’re so grateful it was ours. Not only does he have exper...
ience at basically every venue in CT, his experience shows with his expertise to flawlessly MC, DJ and keep the dance floor packed at all times. From the moment we reached out, his communication throughout was excellent, he was always quick to respond, provided feedback and he made planning easier using his own website with planners/layouts that were extremely helpful. We can’t recommend Rico enough, we hope to see him at more events in the future!
Steve R
5.0
4/15/2023
Amazing DJ and emcee, wonderful to work with before and during the event.
Melanie C
5.0
3/24/2023
My husband and I are so happy we made the decision to hire Rico and his team for our wedding! We hired Rico for DJ and Photo Booth services. From beginning to end, Rico was awesome...
! As soon as my husband and I met him, we pretty much had our minds made up that we would go with Rico Entertainment for our DJ and Phot Booth needs. Everything worked out perfectly! He outdid himself as the DJ. We didn’t even have a song list! We shared with him our demographic and the types of music we enjoyed listening to and his set list was perfect! There were people on the dance floor all night. It was great. The Photo Booth was amazing and the attendant was super nice. The props were perfect and everyone loved it! Overall, couldn’t be happier with our decision. Highly recommend!!
Thank you Rico and team! You guys crushed it ❤️
Desire R
5.0
2/21/2023
Rico's energy was great and the music he played had everyone dancing all night. Everyone loved him and the music. We loved our dance cloud it made our first dance much more special...
. Everyone was obsessed with the mirror Photo Booth and the line was long all night for it.
Brittany D
5.0
1/19/2023
Rico absolutely enhanced our wedding. He worked with us and made sure he did what he could to make us have the best wedding ever. The Photo Booth was a hit and everyone loved the m...
usic! If there’s anything I take away from weddings, it’s food and the DJ and Rico did NOT disappoint. I can’t recommend him enough! If there are ever any other events I’ll be throwing and needing a DJ, he is the only guy on my list. I loved working with him as he is incredibly professional, passionate and skilled at what he does. Thank you to Rico for making our wedding the best experience!
Dina R
5.0
1/18/2023
We are so happy we hired Rico for our wedding day! Rico is extremely organized, detailed and knows how to throw a party and get people on the dance floor! We would highly recomme...
nded working with Rico for your next event!
penny w
5.0
1/18/2023
Rico and his team are the absolute best! From the initial consult to all of the final products Rico was just awesome. He is timely, professional and tended to every need. We ut...
ilized Rico and his team as our DJ, photographer and videographer. One stop shopping at its best! Rico was likely one of the most critical aspects of our successful wedding. The photos, video, wedding trailer and wedding album way more than we could have imagined. The drone coverage made it way over the top! Our guests were so impressed!
Ismary R
5.0
11/09/2022
Words cannot express how thankful I am for Rico and his team. Rico was a great DJ and MC. He definitely knows how to keep the party alive. The photobooth and uplighting came out g...
reat. Thank you RICO Events!
Jonathan & Cassandra P
5.0
11/09/2022
Rico was not only our DJ but our photographer, videographer, and entertainment. Rico and his team made our wedding day extra special and captured it so well. Highly recommend him h...
e is a one shop stop. If we did it again we wouldn't want to have anyone else to share our special day with.
Jessica G
5.0
11/08/2022
Rico was the DJ for our wedding over Labor Day weekend and it was phenomenal! He was the DJ at a family member’s wedding and came highly recommended. From the day we chatted with R...
ico via zoom we knew he was the DJ for our special day. Rico was easy to work with, incredible responsive and very professional.
He provided ceremony music, music at cocktail hour and a special private dance before the reception. He let us customize the type of music we wanted played all night long and many guests mentioned how great his music selection was. Rico did a great job announcing the bridal party and setting up for toasts. One thing we really loved was his wireless set up during the ceremony, both the officiant and the groom had wireless microphones which was great. If you’re looking for top-notch entertainment you definitely want to book Rico!!
Vanessa B
5.0
10/26/2022
Rico was absolutely fantastic. Very professional and everything went so smoothly. Music was fantastic. My guests danced all night! The cloud for our first dance was absolutely stun...
ning.
Holly P
5.0
10/18/2022
Followed our directions and requests exactly, very polite and pleasant and helpful to work with. The planner tool they use is excellent and provides great piece of mind. Would defi...
nitely recommend
Amalia L
5.0
9/30/2022
RICO & Team were amazing!
Rico and his team were such a pleasure to work with! Constant communication, collaboration, and true professionalism. We are so happy that we hired Rico f...
or our wedding day! From covering our ceremony to our reception, everything was so organized, detailed, and most importantly - the best party! Rico kept everyone moving and dancing the whole night! Thank you, Rico!!
Amanda G
5.0
9/27/2022
Rico is wonderful! From the very first interaction to the very last, he is impressionable, funny, and he knows how to get the crowd going. Another thing, his company offer’s litera...
lly EVERYTHING!! The music was excellent from the ceremony to the reception, the introductions were perfect. We absolutely appreciate Rico Entertainment for making our day stand out. he even accommodated a last minute change , a surprise from my husband , a special song and shout out to my late brother, literally brought tears to my eyes. THANK YOU RICO!!!!
Arlene A
5.0
8/13/2022
Rico did a great job incorporating our ‘must play’ list and our vision of the reception with some additional tracks that kept the energy going with the right vibes all night. Rico...
was very attentive and responsive to our requests during the wedding. When we had some updates to one of the songs for the grand entrance he found the time to cut mix and play it exactly how we wanted. Idk where he found the time but he was BRILLIANT and our big reveal went on without a hitch, just like we envisioned it. As Hispanic Americans with some family and friends who only speak Spanish and others who only speak English, Rico really made both groups feel welcomed and entertained.
He spoke well over the music and didn’t interrupt too often like some DJs do. He only spoke when necessary to keep the energy going and the micro events organized.
He was responsive during the planning stages and his software was user friendly and kept us on track. The Magic Mirror was also a huge hit! Can’t wait to see all the photobooth pics our guests took on the website. Rico also referred our officiant to us. Thank you Rico! Having moved to CT from NYC, we didn’t think we could find a DJ like you here. You exceeded our expectations.
Michelle S
5.0
8/04/2022
I can’t even begin to explain how great Rico and his team are. We immediately picked Rico in our heads (about 5 minutes into our Zoom call) because of his personality - he loves hi...
s job and it shows! His portal made it so easy to plan out the most important wedding details, even ones I didn’t think of, and you can scroll through song categories for every important moment during your wedding. Rico went above and beyond for me, adding on things at the end like a TV and video montage for my Mom, and he made everything perfect. We also added the dancing on a cloud, magic mirror, and SNOW! During the wedding, Rico literally nailed everything. Everything he did was flawless. I cannot recommend him enough - he was seriously the best part of our wedding!
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