That DJ Guy

Justin is the MAN!!! We were so lucky to have Justin as our DJ for our beach wedding. He is incredibly upbeat and looking to make the event special for you. He was gracious, respecting our requests for specific play/do-not-play lists, and had a great selection to fill the rest of the time. He had every second of our wedding covered, from the ceremony, through dinner, and the after-party, creating a truly special night filled with laughter and dancing. Our favorite memory from the entire wedding was after all our guests departed for the after party, Justin stayed late and let us repeat our first dance – creating a really special memory that was just for us. Beyond his DJ skills, Justin is incredibly well networked with other vendors in the area and helped us identify great vendors to assist with other needs, including an incredible day-of planner. Justin – thanks for everything and we couldn’t recommend you more!

Justin and I hit it off right from the first phone call. I had some trouble with previous DJ's I contacted not being responsive, but that was never a problem with Justin. He started our first conversation off with a dad joke about my name, which was a risk that paid off. He has a ton of energy and a really soothing voice. He was super easy going about the whole thing, especially since I provided him with minimal timeline and music input. I gave him a short list of about 5 songs that must be played during dancing, about 5 songs to play during dinner/cocktail hour, about 30 songs we like, and a few do not play songs. I specified a few songs for specific moments (like the processional/recessional), but left a lot of it up to him (like the introductions). I have to say, he truly flourished with this freedom. He read the crowd so well. The songs I provided he played a few of but mostly it was to give him a feel for our taste. He did a great job of picking songs on his own that were great to dance to, he was super engaging with the guests and myself. At one point he asked me if I preferred a 90s dance hit or 80s throwback. I appreciated that he made sure to get my input but also knew he could do what he wanted. A couple of times he started a song that clearly lost the dancers' interest, so he smoothly transitioned into something else fairly quickly. Most people didn't even notice. He was great, brought the energy, very professional but also casual (he brought me and my husband shots at one point during dinner, which we appreciated). I can't recommend him enough. Lots of people have said that they had a blast at the wedding and complimented the DJ and the music (which they didn't know was mostly the DJ's choices). In addition to his phenomenal DJ/emcee skills, we also chose to do the dancing on a cloud. It was so magical. He has a dry ice machine which creates a "cloud" on the dance floor for the couple's first dance. But since it's dry ice and not actual smoke, it stays low to the ground, doesn't choke you or bother anyone's lungs, it's fairly dense, and honestly it felt so amazingly cool on my legs on a hot night. I haven't seen our photographer's professional pictures from the first dance, but all of the iPhone images I've seen so far are stunning. If you're having an indoor reception or can close the space off (so that the cloud stays put), I DEFINITELY recommend this add on.

If I could give Justin more than a perfect score, I would. There are not enough words to explain how excellent he was. I have to admit I am very demanding and a bit of a control freak, so selecting a DJ was a challenge for me, because you don’t have the chance to “try” the service first like you do with cake tasting or venue selection. I chose Justin because his reviews were excellent, and even the very few that were negative, he took the time to address them and explain his side. You can definitely tell he cares about his business. Once I met Justin, I just knew he was the right guy. He is outgoing, great sense of humor, and cares about what each person wants and needs. He goes above and beyond providing just a simple service. The number one thing I loved about Justin is that he responds to questions right away. It feels like you are his number one client. When you are planning a wedding and you have many things to worry about, you want someone that will make everything seem easy. All the preparation before the event was super easy and he made sure everything was taken care of. The day of the event, he did not disappoint. In fact, he was way more than I expected. The dance floor was never empty. We had some family that came from South America and we also had many generations attending. Justin made sure that the music selection satisfied every single guest: from my toddler, all the way to grandmothers, single ladies, couples, and foreigners. No one was left out and it was amazing. He suggested things on the spot to make the event more special for my family, which made all of us cry from the beautiful moment. The photobooth was a complete hit. The best pictures of the night, and you get everything literally as the party ends in a beautiful book. The lights, the initials, dancing on the clouds, voiceover, etc. you have to get it all. Justin made my wedding an unforgettable moment. He also took care of the ceremony music. I can say that it was a night to remember and Justin was one of the big reasons. All of the guests keep telling me how much they enjoyed the DJ. If you are looking for the right person, STOP LOOKING; you just found it. Justin and his company are the right people for you. You will not be disappointed. Quality of Service was more than perfect. Responsiveness was almost immediate. Professionalism was excellent: Justin was there way before the event started to make sure everything was just right, and he never stopped checking on us at all times to ensure we had everything we needed. The value of the service he provides is exceptional, worth every penny when you consider this is something you will remember the rest of your life. If you want to save money, don’t save money on your DJ. Get rid of flowers and invest in great DJ service. And flexibility is a given. There is no one as flexible as Justin was; he constantly worked with us. Excellent DJ!!!!! Thank you Justin.

Justin Darling did a great job. He listened to our special requests and made our ceremony and reception very enjoyable. The lighting and photobooth we're very professional and he offered much more than a one size fits all experience.