Synapse Entertainment

band and I had made a Spotify list since we knew what songs we liked and had been to other weddings in the past. Ken and I wanted to find a DJ that would LISTEN and we found him!!!! Hiring DJ Ivan was the best decision we made (besides marrying each other). DJ Ivan and Imani were extremely professional, kind, and classy. They asked each bridesmaid and groomsman how to pronounce their names and he was very detailed oriented. He made our wedding day his own and only offered the best service. I would ONLY recommend DJ Ivan to family and friends. If you don’t want to worry about your DJ and want him to listen to you, hire DJ Ivan. You will not be disappointed. In a world where people do not go above and beyond…DJ Ivan fights that stigma and gave us so much more. Thank you DJ Ivan and we will be sending everyone to you!

him right away. He was always thorough and prompt and puts you at ease with his approach to preparing you for your impending wedding. He will give your wedding a truly elevated feel because he is so articulate and skilled. Our guests kept commenting on how impressed they were by his mixing skills and we all enjoyed dancing the night away to his music! He knows how to read a crowd and sense what the dance floor is looking for. You can feel his passion for music; he is a true expert. Cleveland is so lucky to have DJ Ivan!!

ght, including speeches and timeline and worked great with our other vendors to make everything as smooth as possible. Plus, he kept us, our friends, and our family dancing all night long!

wedding so that he could understand the vibe we were going for. Down to exactly where we wanted songs cut for dances, Ivan followed up with EVERYTHING to the letter. He is an incredibly kind person, and his DJ skills are top notch - he mixed some of our requested songs together and our guests loved it, multiple 20-somethings who attend tons of weddings each year told us this was the best wedding DJ they had ever experienced. Book Ivan with Synapse Entertainment, you wont regret it!!

rstanding, and listened intently to what we wanted, which was probably not your standard wedding playlist. We were out of state from our venue and he accommodated us and got to know us over Zoom, responded to all inquires very quickly, gave us a very user-friendly app to better understand our music tastes and wedding preferences, and when we got into town he was kind enough to take us out to lunch and get to know us better. He is calm and collected but also has the meticulous nature to ensure that he pronounced every bridesmaid’s name just right and was sensitive to complicated family dynamics during announcements. He was truly the driver of our reception timeline and made sure that everything happened smoothly; thankfully the logistics went off without a hitch with his hard work and it was lovely to have one less thing to worry about during our wedding day. We did not have much money to spend on our wedding, and we DIYed a lot of it. Initially, I naively wondered whether it was necessary to even hire a DJ; I love music and can make my own playlists. I was very wrong, and I’m glad I met with him to learn about everything he does - he runs the logistics, delivers the many announcements that are central to a wedding, ensures that the (often clueless) wedding party knows what they need to do, etc etc. Truly not sure what we would have done without him. The music, most importantly, was perfect. He honored our weird requests, which extended from oldies to Crazy Frog to Lincoln Park, and mixed them in a super fun way. People were on the dance floor literally all night, and that’s exactly what I wanted. He knows how to read a crowd and artfully serve their needs. He is a talented DJ who is responsible, dedicated, and has truly mastered his craft. Though I am based in another state now, I would enthusiastically recommend him to any of my friends who are still in Northeast Ohio. We would make the same DJ choice over and over again. Thank you, DJ Ivan!

e obsessed with his playlist and it was so easy for him to get everyone on the dance floor. We had a situation where one of our guests passed out and Ivan handled the situation like a pro. He even got the crowd back on the dance floor right after everyone was safe and taken care of, he did the unthinkable! And on top of him being an amazing DJ and MC, he was so kind. Our guests loved talking to him and he made sure to put mine and my husband’s wishes above everything else. You have to book Synapse Entertainment, you will be so happy you did!!

out how good the DJ was and how packed the dance floor was. These guys will make your wedding better.

e app to constantly add songs to our wedding playlist. I Would recommend Synapse Entertainment to a family member or friend in an instant.

h fun! You can tell that he really loves music and being a DJ. From the first meeting to the day of the wedding, Ivan was excellent at communicating everything from introductions to cake cutting and toasts. He is flexible and caters to your needs. I prepared a special acoustic guitar performance for my wife and he helped to provide sound check, cables and mic to make sure it went perfectly. The speaker system sounded awesome too! No need to look any further for a DJ!

us keep pace for the reception events and kept all of the partiers at my wedding dancing and the older crowd was happy too! If there was an issue, he and his assistant Imani, jumped right in to fix it. I can't recommend them enough.

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s for the wedding party. We could not have asked for more! Thank you Ivan!

songs for the wedding easy and quick. Ivan was willing to assist with a lot of the timeline details for the wedding too. We didn’t need him to due to having a day of coordinator however we were thankful to have the option. He worked really well with the coordinator to ensure things went off seamlessly. Ivan had never been to our venue, at Happy Days Lodge before our wedding but made every effort to become familiar with it. We had our ceremony outdoors, cocktail hour in the on-site screened in porch and reception in the hall. Ivan was able to provide sound seamlessly from one part of the day to the next. He fit himself to exactly what we needed for our day and provided great music selections to add to our picks. We even received a little gift after our wedding from him in the mail. If you want a great DJ for what we felt was a great price make sure to check out Ivan at Synapse entertainment!

e couple's style. Ivan was professional, courtious and easy to work with at a reasonable price. Guests had a fantastic time and we rocked the dance floor all night long.

ons from each song and we loved working with him! He was so nice and professional throughout the whole experience!! We highly recommend him, you won’t be disappointed!!

ere weren't more than 15-20 people of our 140 person wedding that were sitting down and not dancing. We gave DJ Ivan a lot of freedom in his choice of songs, so he ended up playing more classic, older songs that everyone loved (mostly early-mid 20 friends and older family).

our music of choice. We planned the wedding in a relatively short period of time (6 months), so we chose our music within the two weeks or so before the wedding. He didn't complain at all and in fact was very supportive. He also didn't stray from our list of requests (specifically, there were some songs we asked NOT to have played, and he didn't play them). Finally, he transitioned the songs nicely- we had classical/jazz types of music during the cocktail hour/dinner, started with oldies that our whole group could relate to during the initial dancing part of the reception, with more modern songs later (after our parents' generation needed to rest). There was a lot less of the get up/sit down that occurred for guests due to poor transitions between songs than I have experienced at other weddings. One of the most important things to us was to not have the music be loud or intrusive, especially during the dinner. Ivan did a wonderful job; he really gauged it just right. He was also receptive to requests from people. I was also so happy that he didn't spend a lot of time talking; I never like it when the DJ spends a lot of time gabbing at the mike during wedding receptions. His voice, when he did talk, was also gentle and unintrusive. In short, he was a fantastic DJ. His prices were also much more reasonable than for many other DJs we looked at. I would hire him again in a heartbeat- easiest decision I would have to make were I planning another wedding!

erated as a team in deciding how his work would be executed. The wedding itself went off without a hitch, and the positive energy that Ivan brought was a huge part of that. It's also worth mentioning that while Ivan was prepared to put together his own playlist for the evening, he allowed us to instead provide him with a list of all the songs we wanted to include. He took that list, and placed it into a mix that allowed the night's festivities to evolve perfectly. To this day, our friends almost unanimously point to our wedding dance floor as having been the best they had experienced.

, listened to us in the styles of music we enjoyed, and made it all inclusive for all of our guests. Everybody was telling us how wonderful the music was! It was impossible to not have a good time. Thank you so much!!!

he stepped up to the plate to make sure our needs could be accommodated. He understands the flow of crowds and how to keep things moving throughout the night. Additionally, he will work with you -- and only you-- to make sure your favorite music doesn't get overtaken by guests with requests. He really made our evening into something special by playing a diverse set of fan favorites and by meeting personal preferences! 10 out of 10 would hire again (plus the price is RIGHT!)! Update: I wrote the above review two years ago after our wedding. My wife and I are still getting rave reviews about our dance floor and we have gotten numerous inquiries about DJ Ivan. People are always sad to hear that the DC region has lost him to Ohio. He was that. damn. good.

guest were kept entertained on the dance floor as evidenced by their smiles and sweat on their bodies. You can't go wrong by hiring Ivan for your next event.

al layout for good audio setup - but he contacted the venue and figured it all out without adding any stress on us. He's very professional and an EXCELLENT communicator - which, as it turns out - not all vendors are. We had one casual in-person meeting where we discussed our tastes in music, which songs we absolutely wanted and which songs we absolutely didn't want to hear. He was very knowledgable and shared valuable advice from his several years of experience. My husband and I are both metal-heads, I also really enjoy trip hop and my family is from the Caribbean so they love them some Soca. Somehow DJ Ivan was able to accommodate all of it seamlessly, adding in some more well-known music here and there so that everyone had something to enjoy. DJ Ivan really set the tone for a truly magical and ethereal night.

guests packed out the dance floor, which was largely thanks to Ivan. Thanks, Ivan! You did an amazing job.