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Award winning Radio DJ's, Lighting & Photo Booths
Owner Jay Raven, has been working in radio entertainment since 1995. He has hosted, created and produced events with as few as 30 to as many as 30,000 guests. As an emcee, Jay has announced and hosted events at the Xfinity Theatre, Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods, Boston Garden, the XL Center, arenas and stadiums as well as booked, promoted and DJ'd at many of the premiere clubs in Boston and Hartford. As a wedding DJ he's performed for celebrities, artists and professionals throughout New England.
He is cohost of the syndicated "Anna and Raven Show" heard locally on Star 99.9 in Connecticut and WALK 97.5 in New York.
Raven has completed the National Wedding MBA in Las Vegas three times, trained with the creator of The Knot Carley Roney and CEO of WeddingWire Timothy Chi, representatives of Chauvet Lighting and other renowned manufacturers, and shared ideas with celebrity wedding coordinator David Tutera on the radio. He won the Hartford Advocates Best Morning Show Award the same year Total Events was inducted into The Knot’s Best of Weddings Hall of Fame.
Total Events, with over eighty collective years experience in entertainment and live events, and a record of happy couples from successful weddings with proven results, is the one service that truly listens to your vision to make your dreams a reality on your special day!
If it's your wedding reception, mitzvah, business function, or birthday, make it an event to never forget!
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Working with Jay and Matt (DJ) from Total Events was a wonderful experience! They were very communicative, flexible, and friendly. Matt made sure our wedding day went very smoothly and ensured that he played the music that we requested! Our dance floor was a BLAST and that is due to Matt's skill and attention to the crowd. Almost all of our guests complimented the music and the fun dance floor. We highly recommend booking Total Events for your wedding or special occasion! They will not disappoint!
Response from the Vendor on 07/28/2024
What a fantastic celebration Lauren, thank you for trusting Total Events!
We used Total Events, Jay and Ryan, for our wedding this past weekend and let me say- WHAT A GREAT DECISION! They were so communicative leading up to the big day and the portal they utilize is super user friendly. We had a lot of unique song requests as my husband is from Brazil, and they accommodated them perfectly! Ryan is a SUPER talented DJ and not only did he keep the dance floor hopping all night, but he was so nice and his musical transitions were perfection. I can’t speak highly enough about them and will absolutely use them again for any DJ/event needs.
We also had up lighting which was such a vibe. Great for the dinner and evening to tie the look of our wedding together and it ROCKED when the lights changed during dancing time! THANK YOU JAY AND RYAN FOR MAKING OUR DAY SO MAGICAL!!
Derek was our DJ and he was great! He was super friendly and professional, and checked in with us throughout the night to make sure we were happy with the music and having fun. The whole process of working with Total Events was smooth and easy. Definitely would work with them again!
Response from the Vendor on 07/28/2024
Thank you for choosing Total Events April!
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It was an absolute breeze working with Jay for our wedding a few weeks ago. His online form is so organized, easy, and well prepared. Jay is so fun and easy to work with, he makes the process easy without any worry. We had the honor of working with John as our DJ and he was the BEST! He had everyone on the dance floor all night and made sure he played a variety for everyone. We added uplighting which was set an amazing scenery all night. The lights changed all night and gave club vibes to keep everyone partying. The Photo Booth workers were so nice and even partied with us sometimes. They were all pretty much family by the end of the night. They created an amazing book with all of the pictures taken which was so nice to look at the day after. We had such a great experience with Total Events I would book them 100x over again. Thank you so much for everything you do!
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2023
Congratulations Carissa & Jordan! Thank you for choosing Total Events for your most important celebration, it was so much fun working with you both. Let's do it again for your anniversary lol...:D
We hired Total Events for entertainment for our wedding last weekend, and we couldn't be any happier with our decision! Jay was extremely helpful during the planning process, especially when it came to picking out specific type of music, and he was always (and I mean always!) available to answer any questions we had. Matt was our DJ, and he did an excellent job at the wedding. He played the songs we had specifically requested and even went along with the vibe of the room when it came to picking out different type of music. We kept it classic while throwing in different types of music so everyone would have a bit of their own taste as Matt made sure everyone had a great time, and even all of our grandparents were up & dancing all night long! We also took it a bit further and booked a photobooth, which ended up being a huge hit! The workers Devan & Jayson did a wonderful job with making sure every guest got their pictures in for us and they even put together a lovely scrapbook with the extra copies of pictures & had guests signing the pages next to their pictures so we could have something to take home with us & look back on! My husband and I are extremely happy with the service Total Events had provided to make our night as perfect as possible, and it was worth every penny we spent! Did I mention the prices are reasonable as well?? We would definitely recommend Total Events to anyone that's looking for entertainment for their events!
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2023
Thank you for sharing your experience Nicole & Drew! We appreciate your feedback and are honored to have been a part of your celebration. We're always here for you!
We loved the Photo Booth! The attendants were absolutely wonderful and they made sure that everyone had fun while using the booth. Our scrapbook that we received at the end with copies of all photos taken as well as stickers/decorations on the pages is something we will cherish.
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2023
Thank you for your trust in Total Events Taylor!
Found Total Events at bridal expo at casino & so happy with my decision! I love their online portal to select music choices, it was easy & helped to keep everything organized. Jay was very quick to respond with any of my questions. Our DJ, Edwin, was awesome!! He kept the party going & our guests commented how great he was!
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2023
It was awesome working with you Nadine! Congratulations to you and Ben!
We booked our DJ and uplighting through Total Events for our wedding and are so happy we did. Jay matched us with our DJ Edwin who was very professional and easy to work with. We had to change a couple of things around day of because of an issue with our transportation, and Edwin was more than accommodating. He kept the party going on the dance floor with great music.
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2023
Thank you for the kind words Hannah! If only we had a bus division.. glad we could do our part to bring it all together!
We are so lucky that we booked with Total Events. Jay and Ari made sure to meet with us multiple times and really took our opinions and ran with it. Our DJ Ari was incredible. He kept the night flowing and did such a good job. There was not one person who left the dance floor that night. He really helped make our wedding so special and we are forever grateful! The uplighting was also everything we wanted. Thank you guys so much!
Response from the Vendor on 09/09/2023
Thank you for choosing Total Events Laura, congratulations to you and Nick!
The owner, Jay, and our DJ, Edwin, were great to work with in planning our wedding. Their website is easy to use and helpful. The day of Edwin was attentive to us and very professional.
Response from the Vendor on 09/09/2023
Thank you Prima for sharing your experience with others, it was our honor to be a part of your celebration!
We spoke to a few entertainment companies before deciding on Total Events to provide our DJ, photobooth, and uplighting services on our wedding day. Jay at Total Events was the most professional and organized of anyone we met with, and we were pleased to work with him throughout the process. Jay matched us up with John Cardona as our DJ who did an amazing job on our wedding day, playing all of the music we requested and keeping the energy going throughout the night.
Total Events provided us with a login to their website to add songs for both the ceremony and reception. There was also a section where we could provide information related to announcements such as introductions, dances, cake cutting, the bouquet toss, etc. which enabled the DJ to keep the timeline of events moving along smoothly throughout the entire evening. It was easy to use the website and during meetings with Jay and John we were able to use it together to ensure we were all on the same page.
We also used their open air photobooth which included props, a guest book, stickers, and two attendants who set everything up and helped the guests throughout the night. Our guests all loved the music and the photobooth and so did this bride and groom!
Another feature that was helpful for our venue was the addition of extra uplighting. Our venue was a moody, darker, romantic atmosphere so the option to add extra uplighting was especially helpful for the photographers. Thank you to Jay, our DJ John, and our photobooth attendants for making our wedding reception into exactly the party we wanted it to be!
Response from the Vendor on 07/12/2023
Thank you Rachel for sharing your experience for the wedding celebration, it was such a pleasure being a part of your magical night! Thank you for choosing Total Events.
This company was great to work with! From the first meeting to the last, they were nothing but accommodating to what we were looking for on our big day. Our DJ Edwin was excellent! We got so many compliments from our guests about the atmosphere on the dance floor. We chose our cocktail hour songs and a few for the dance floor, and we left the rest up to Edwin, and he exceeded our expectations. This is a great company to work with, and we could not recommend them more!
Response from the Vendor on 06/25/2023
What a wonderful experience from the beginning to the final dance under the stars and lights at the orchard. So happy to have been an integral part to your celebration, congratulations Brooke & Ben!
DJ Matt was unbelievable for our wedding. He was fun, professional, and had everyone out on the dance floor for the entire night. Jay and Matt were quick to respond to any questions we had and went over every detail to make sure our wedding was perfect. We can not recommend them enough.
Response from the Vendor on 06/06/2023
George & Kait, what a celebration! It was our pleasure working with you every step, from the first meeting to the final dance. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Total Events CT fulfilled every need we asked of them. We had a pretty unique playlist for our reception and they were more than happy to accommodate us. The planning process was excellent. The DJ was energetic. We were thrilled with our choice!
Response from the Vendor on 11/29/2022
Thank you Sara, it was such a pleasure being part of you and Michael's special day!
Total Events CT was the perfect choice for our wedding. Working with Jay Raven was a breeze. He totally got the vibe that we were looking for an communicated that clearly to our DJ, Matt. Matt was the perfect DJ and adhered to our requests and kept the party energy going all night. It really made for a special night!
Response from the Vendor on 11/29/2022
Congratulations Aric & Theresa, it was a night to remember and a wonderful experience throughout. Thank you for choosing Total Events!
We had Sean as our DJ, he was wonderful and communicative. He took our requested songs and mixed them together throughout the night which it was amazing!! The owner Jay, super professional and communicative in a timely manner. We also had the magic mirror Photo Booth which was a blast!! Highly highly highly recommend
Response from the Vendor on 06/06/2023
Thank you for sharing Sara. Photo booth and a top talent like Sean... that's how we celebrate BIG!
Total Dj's were great! Their website and client portal were easy to use. The owner Jay was very organized and communicative, our DJ Edwin did an amazing job with our wedding. We had a smaller than expected wedding due to covid, But he played all of our fav songs with perfect timing.
Response from the Vendor on 11/29/2022
Thank you Jonathan and Hong for your review and feedback, it was our honor to help! Hope the renovation is coming along well lol.
We had John as our DJ and we could not be happier! He was so helpful, kind, and accommodating with all our needs. We had a small wedding and he still got everyone up and dancing and enjoying themselves. Also, their photo booth service was definitely a major highlight of the night. Would absolutely recommend Total Events to anyone who wants a professional and fun experience!
Response from the Vendor on 11/29/2022
Thank you Jared & Elizabeth, wishing you great continued success and happiness!
We highly recommend Jay and his Total Events team! Jay was so professional, kind, and attentive. We had Matt as our dj for our big day and he was phenomenal! He was also very attentive, fun, and great to work with!! We described to Matt what we wanted, and he absolutely nailed it! Our ceremony and reception were exactly what we visioned! We decided at the last minute we wanted to do a photobooth and luckily for us Jay had one and staff available. He was great in helping add that in, and the staff running it were great! They were so kind and fun with our guests, and so attentive to us! So glad we went with this team!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/29/2022
Thank you Sara, what a great party! Thank you for sharing your experience.
I have to say this company is amazing, well organized, and super nice. Edwin did such a great job keeping the party going throughout the night and putting together the right music. if I ever need a DJ again this is the place ill go back to.
Response from the Vendor on 11/29/2022
It brings us joy to be a part of an evening like yours Jazmin, we'll be here and ready to go!
Jay and his team are incredible! They are honest, supportive, trustworthy, and took great care to do everything that they could to make our wedding day an absolute success. Their online portal is extremely helpful at staying organized and communicating music preferences with our DJ. DJ John Cardona absolutely knocked it out of the park with coordinating all aspects of our wedding in addition to the music played at the reception. We truly could have been there all night! I would highly recommend them and their services for any occasion!
Response from the Vendor on 09/07/2022
Thank you Audrey for your review and congratulations to the newlyweds! We had so much fun working with you!
My new husband and I had a wonderful first consultation with Jay. He is very professional and knowledgeable while also keeping conversation light and fun. I appreciated that during the stress of planning a wedding. Once we got closer, Jay tied in our event DJ Matt. Again both were easy to work with, provided us with a ton of information, knowledgeable, professional, and just overall fun and friendly guys to chat with! On the day of our wedding, Matt arrived and set up when he said he would - right on time! He stayed connected with us all night and kept our guests on the dance floor until literally the lights turned on and it was time for everyone to go home! Both Jay and Matt were a pleasure to work with and we would 100% recommend them to anyone looking for an amazing DJ experience. Thank you Jay and Matt!!!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/07/2022
Thank you Alyssa for sharing your experience with Total Events, so happy we got to celebrate together!
We can't say enough good things about this company. From the start they really listened to what we wanted and pulled through on the day of. Our DJ Matt was OUTSTANDING. He truly paid attention to our playlist wants and every detail we asked for. The lighting person was also so nice and made sure we were happy with everything and the Photo Booth attendant was fun/nice. Overall we really can not recommend Total events enough. Thank you all so much for creating the atmosphere and experience we wanted. We are so happy and grateful.
Response from the Vendor on 08/30/2022
Natasha & John, it was our absolute pleasure to deliver the day & night you had dreamt of! Thank you for having us!
Total Events was perfect for our wedding! Our DJ, John was awesome! He really captured our taste in music as a couple and as the night grew later, he changed up the playlist to match the atmosphere of our guests. He did great with the special requests that we had (shoe game, anniversary dance, requests from guests). Even with some electrical set backs, John managed to pull through and keep the party going. John's flexibility and ability to mix requested songs was amazing.
We also got the magic mirror photo booth for inside the tent. It was a huge hit with our family and friends. We were not expecting to get a photo album with all the picture afterward, but it was a great way to capture the fun and excitement of the day. Thank you to the photo booth team.
Jay and John made us feel really comfortable moving up to the weddings, and kept everything in order, on-time and running smoothly. Thank you so much for being a part of our big day!
Response from the Vendor on 08/30/2022
A wonderful celebration and time to remember! We're happy to have played a role in your most special of days Caitlynn & Chris...:D
Sean was our DJ and he did a fantastic job of keeping everyone dancing! That’s the most important part. I specifically asked for no requests and he stuck to that, and also didn’t play a single song on my “do not play list” lol. I had quite a few guests compliment him while we were dancing, which is just the best. Jay was super professional and caught a few things that my husband and I didn't that could've affected our day (ie, needing more than one sound system). Would definitely recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 09/07/2022
Thank you Carli for sharing, we aim to bring your vision to life!
Jay is the owner of and main point of contact for Total Events CT. He was so personable, professional, and responsive from the very start. He always assured us that he wanted planning the DJ and entertainment portion of our wedding to be as smooth and stress free a process as possible, and he followed through on his word. Jay’s services are affordable, and he offers a package for everyone (with lighting and photo booth options). We went with the Beauty Magic Mirror photo booth option, and we’re so glad that we did! The photo album that the Total Events team made for us is a wonderful keepsake from our day.
DJ John provided emcee and entertainment services on our day. He couldn’t have been better! He was so kind and accommodating to us and our guests. John also worked seamlessly with all of our vendors, including a band who we hired for our ceremony and cocktail hour.
From start to finish, Jay and his team exceeded our expectations. We’re so glad that they could be a part of our wedding day and the planning process. Hire them and you’ll be so happy you did.
Response from the Vendor on 05/25/2022
Such a beautiful couple and only the best celebration would be fitting! Thank you kindly Julie, for inviting Total Events to help make it all come together!
Matt was our DJ from Total Events and the service was exactly what we needed for our wedding. Total Events and Matt were responsive, professional and walked us through the whole process from hiring to the wedding day. Matt showed up on time to set up, sound check and was ready to go and I never had to worry about what song would play next or when. He kept the party going all night long.
Response from the Vendor on 05/25/2022
Thank you Katie for the kind words, Matt knows how to keep the dance floor packed all night!
In my opinion, the music for your wedding is one of THE most important elements and with Total Events, you'll definitely have the best night ever. Jay was clear and helpful to communicate with and always gave quick responses during planning. The easy to use portal and final meeting to wrap everything up made sure everything went smoothly. Our DJ, Jesse, was so friendly and prompt with his arrival and set up. He played our song requests, but also was great at reading the crowd and playing to the energy. Speaking of energy - Jesse was constantly singing, dancing and hyping up our guests. His positivity and fun were contagious and everyone, especially us, loved having him as part of our special day.
Response from the Vendor on 11/08/2021
Thank you Sarah! We're so glad Total Events could be the spark for your celebration after sealing your vows!
Total Events was amazing to work with. Their online system allowed us to get organized and meeting with Jay was so helpful, he put our minds at ease and had great recommendations on timing. We were lucky to have Jay himself at our wedding and he was the best DJ, weeks after our wedding our guests are still talking about how amazing our wedding was, largely due to our DJ! Thank you Jay!
Response from the Vendor on 11/08/2021
Such a fun party, beautiful location, and lovely couple! Thank you for trusting us with your most special days Patricia & Brian!
The owner and our DJ were amazing! So professional and responsive. They made the planning process so easy and fun. The DJ went above and beyond at the wedding to keep us on track and when it was time to dance he really did a great job playing a variety of music to get everyone on the dance floor and having a great time. They also provided bistro lighting which was absolutely gorgeous.
Response from the Vendor on 11/08/2021
A beautiful night for the beautiful couple! So glad the lighting was the perfect touch for the Whittmore at Vyne. Congratulations Nicole and Joshua!
Our DJ Jesse was amazing! We’re both performers and having gotten married at a theater, it was a perfect match. He really cared about making our night perfect and was very thoughtful in choosing music that would appeal to our crowd. I was also super impressed that on our final phone call, he had our timeline pulled up and was referring to it and seemed to know it better than we did! He played such great music and the dance floor was never empty! He read the crowd well and when a song was requested, he played it! He even suggested changing up a few things in our initial timeline to open the dance floor faster when he noticed we were running behind schedule. I loved how he played our last song 10 minutes early so that he could do a few encore songs. Very smart! We also had a photobooth and the photobooth staff was fantastic as well! They surprised us with a scrapbook of everyone’s photos from the night and our guests got to leave us sweet and funny messages. Jesse and Jay were very responsive when it came to keeping in contact throughout the entire planning process. Wish we could have our wedding over and over again. Everything was perfect! They say the DJ runs the show of the wedding and he ran it well! Thank you Jesse!
Response from the Vendor on 11/08/2021
The perfect fit, it really makes such a difference! Lovely working with you to bring your dreams to fruition, let's do it again!
Total Events was the perfect choice for our wedding DJ! Steve (DJ) was super friendly and kept the party going all night long! He played great music and matched the vibe we were looking for.
Jay (owner) was so easy to work with and helped us set up our timeline and music preferences. Their prices are super reasonable and they were timely, professional, and experienced at putting on a great show!
I would highly recommend Total Events to everyone!
Response from the Vendor on 11/08/2021
Congratulations Seamus and Kristen, we had so much fun!
We hired Total Events for our wedding this past July. Jay was great from the start and very responsive. The entire process of choosing songs was super easy because of the online portal they have for their couples. We were able to login and choose music for every portion of our wedding. Matt was our DJ the day of, and he was awesome. He played almost all of the songs we had requested, and everything else he played was perfect for the crowd and vibe of our wedding. Thank you so much Jay & Matt!
Response from the Vendor on 09/22/2021
Thank you Jaime and Raymond for having us! It was a wonderful night for a beautiful couple, and what a dance party!
Finding Total Events was a dream come true. I didn’t have to worry ONE BIT about the DJ the night of our wedding. First meeting with Jay Raven, the owner of Total Events, blew us away. He knew exactly what to say, he made us comfortable, he talked in ways that we just understood and fell in love. He paired us with DJ John Cardona, who was simply amazing. A few meetings, a worksheet, videos and photos is all it took. The day of the wedding, I didn’t even receive a phone call, John was at the venue, setting up the chapel and the reception. I did not even for a second have to think oh I wonder if my DJ is here or ready! We heard his practice from the venue bridal suite and I just wanted to run down and start dancing. Next thing I knew I was crying, my music was playing in the chapel, John nailed it. The entire place filled with tears, they were so moved by the music, and then finally seeing me walk down. Then comes the reception, he already lined everyone up, talked to our bridal party, and started off the night. I was told later that night that John threw his back out.. I had no idea, he did my entire wedding, no sweat. He killed it!!!! The entire place was dancing the entire night. He was absolutely amazing in so many ways. John is super talented, and only took requests from me, which was already noted in my work sheet when we talked. I loved every single second of our wedding night. I will forever use Total Events!! Thank you to DJ John Cardona!! If you want music at your event without a worry, I beg you to take advantage of this wonderful team! You won’t regret it!!
Love Connor & Rebecca Soltis
Response from the Vendor on 09/21/2021
Congratulations Rebecca and Connor! It was a blast working with you and your family... now let me go check on John's back lol. Thank you again for choosing Total Events!
We knew instantly when we talked to Jay Raven that we wanted to book with Total Events! Working with Jay and DJ John Cardona was a great experience and using the online portal to make our music selections and event timelines was so easy and efficient. DJ John made sure our dance floor at our wedding was always filled with people and he did such a great job! Highly recommend!! We also did our uplighting with Total Events and it was fantastic! Thanks for everything!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/01/2021
Congratulations Katie and Brian! It was such a pleasure working with you both, what a party!
Jay was easy to work with, the terms were clear and honored, and Derek did an excellent job at the wedding. Derek was fun and available and a good partner (to everyone). We gave him a lot of songs and he worked beautifully with them and he added a lot of great music. It was a dance party!
Leading up to the event, the communication was good and enough, and the website was pretty easy to use. There's a extensive selection in the music section, and you can add songs that aren't there. Finally, our wedding was under 100, but it was clear that they could produce a bigger wedding, and I was pleased that they provided the right package for us.
Response from the Vendor on 08/29/2021
It was a pleasure to work with both you and Patricia on a fantastic celebration Ralph, so glad it was all you envisioned it to be! Thank you for your trust in Total Events and congratulations!
Jay was able to miraculously fit me in last minute when I realized a week before my wedding that we had overlooked uplighting. His pricing was extremely fair and he was super responsive via email. He took the time to scout the location independently and reach out to the venue which was wonderful since I was so consumed with week of wedding tasks. I'd highly recommend Total Events for all your wedding needs!
Response from the Vendor on 08/29/2021
Thank you Lauren! It was our pleasure to help you "level up" the reception space for your guests, wishing you plenty of bliss...:D
We had such an easy process with Total Events from start to finish. We worked with Jay and Steve to create a wedding timeline and establish music selections. DJ Steve was amazing! He knew how to keep the crowd entertained and choose songs based on everyone’s preference. We had so many compliments about the music and everyone was on the dance floor all night! He was professional and had seamless transitions throughout. Thank you so much for an amazing night!
Response from the Vendor on 08/29/2021
A wonderful celebration Danyelle and Alek, and an absolutely gorgeous night!
Working with Jay Raven to plan our wedding was such a good experience. As we planned together he helped us paint a picture of how the evening would unfold to create beautiful moments for our perfect day. His ease, professional guidance, and support were greatly appreciated. DJ John Cardona was FIRE, ladies, and gentlemen. Banger after banger for the ENTIRE event! Our crowd could not stop singing and dancing. Highly recommend this DJ because he was also very sweet. We also elected for an inflatable photo booth and it was an excellent touch! Our photo booth attendants, Devon and Shareefa, took great care of our guests. Book Jay Raven and team at Total Events for your next event, folks! You won't be sorry.
Response from the Vendor on 08/29/2021
We love a great party Natalia and Dan, just like you! Wishing you great success and happiness for the future!
Music & dancing was our #1 priority when planning our wedding, and Total Events exceeded our every expectation. Jay Raven was amazingly responsive with emails and phone calls to make sure our day went perfectly. DJ Jesse did an A++ job keeping the party going and playing all the music we requested and more. I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone who is looking for a fun DJ who wants to dance all night long at their wedding
Response from the Vendor on 08/29/2021
Remember our promise, if everybody dances, you're going to have the night of your life... we did it, together! Thank you for choosing Total Events!
I am so happy we hired total events for our wedding! One thing that vendors I think often forget, is that (most of the time) couples are planning a wedding for the first time and have no idea what they’re doing. Jay will truly walk you through everything you need to know and everything you need to do. They have an easy to use portal that you can add to as you plan.
Total Events was also our easiest vendor to get in touch with. They were extremely responsive and never made me feel like I had too many questions. We had to postpone our wedding due to covid, and not only were they accommodating, they were our only vendor that consistently communicated with us about their policies throughout the waiting period. Communication is so important with vendors and these guys are the best at it!
Lastly, Matt did a great job at our actual wedding. We had kind of an odd combo of music choices and Matt made it work. There was never a slow moment on the dance floor. When our venue was running behind on dinner and I had no idea what time it was, Matt even let us know what was happening and helped us to get our timeline back on track!
My only suggestion is to let them know if you have a choreographed first dance so that they know to start the song from the very beginning.
Response from the Vendor on 08/29/2021
Congratulations to you and Jeremy, Ari! Like many of our couples, you went a lot over the last year and a half, but when it came time to celebrate you and your guests were ready to go. Thanks for letting us join you on your love story!
I can’t say enough good things about Jay and Matt and I’d give more than 5 stars if I could! From the moment we chose Total Events, the million questions I had, 4 date changes and a venue change - they were an absolute PLEASURE to work with! I was so excited to meet Matt the day of the wedding and he did NOT disappoint. We had downsized significantly but that didn’t stop our group from dancing all night to the best music and having an amazing time! Matt - THANK YOU! From taking requests from our crazy crew, having the nicest things to say, getting people up and on the dance floor, chatting with me at the end of the night and being one of the best parts of our special day. We couldn’t be happier!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/23/2021
It was a crazy year... or two but we got there Kristin! So happy we could be part of your celebration and do our part to help you navigate the nuttiest of years to get married! What a great party!
Matt was a great DJ! Jay and Matt were so supportive and helpful throughout all of COVID and were very flexible with us moving the date of our wedding. Our guests had a great time and Matt really kept the dance floor going!
Response from the Vendor on 04/19/2021
It was all our pleasure Karissa! A wonderful celebration for a beautiful couple, working together was such fun! Congratulations to both you and Derek!
Jay and Derek were super easy to work with! They were extremely flexible as we changed plans due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Jay sold us with his down-to-earth demeanor the first time we spoke to him. Derek really rolled with the punches the day of the wedding! He played a good range of the songs we requested and threw in some great choices based on our taste!
Response from the Vendor on 12/06/2020
It was our pleasure Brittany & Kenny! In a year like this, each event we had feels like a real victory and a welcome celebration. It was a reception to remember!
Words can't explain how lucky we were to have Total Events run DJ on our event! Jay is an absolute pleasure to work with and the communication is superb. Jay always comes with enthusiasm and caters to the specific event you're trying to have. He works with you on every detail and provides amazing suggestions to enhance your event based on his experience in the industry. We had to change our venue due to Covid and he was quick to accommodate with complete understanding and flexibility. Matt, our DJ the day of the event, was also a pleasure to work with. He followed the schedule and even reminded us of what it was! From the ceremony music to the wedding party entrance, to the first dance, dancefloor and everything under the sun, he was there to keep the party alive and having the best time. We could not have pulled off our event without Jay and Matt. The execution was flawless and we absolutely recommend hiring Total Events as your DJ for ANY event you might be considering. This company is experienced, professional, personable and made us feel like family. BOOK TOTAL EVENTS CT!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/06/2020
Brittany & Alex, it was such a pleasure and honor to be a part of your day. You're making us BLUSH lol. Love and success to you both...:D
We absolutely loved working with Jay and his crew! We ended up booking Matt for our small backyard ceremony and everyone had nothing but great things to say about him! He was calm as a cucumber despite all the chaos of a backyard wedding and made the perfect mix of music for us. We can't wait to have them back for our larger wedding in summer of 2021!
Response from the Vendor on 12/06/2020
And we'll be ready for that PARTY Jessica! Thanks for having us and for your kind words!
Jay and Derrick were so professional, and fun! They did a great job. I would highly recommend this company for your wedding or event.
Response from the Vendor on 10/18/2020
So wonderful to be a part of your reception and planning, and all in less than thirty days! Congratulations Brooke and George!!!
We had our wedding through all of the new found uncertainty with Covid on 9.19.20. Total events made us feel comfortable and helped us through one hell of a party! Matt was amazing and brought our reception to life! He knew just what we wanted to hear and got everyone up and dancing! It was a beautiful night and so fun during such difficult times! Big shout out to Total Events (Jay and Matt)!
Thanks again!
The Marchitto’s
Response from the Vendor on 10/18/2020
It was so nice to work with you Sara & Mark! Thank you so much for your review and for your trust in Total Events for your wedding day!
They are WONDERFUL!!! Jay the owner was so accommodating and easy to work with although we changed our venue and plan many times because of Covid. He made us feel comfortable every step of the way. Our DJ John was also amazing!! We had a few last minute changed which he quickly corrected and totally kept up with the vibe of our crowd. 10/10 would recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 10/18/2020
Amanda and Josh, what a gorgeous couple you were on a beautiful day! We had so much fun...:) Congratulations!
HANDS DOWN best group to work with, we HIGHLY recommend. Jay is incredible. He is extremely personable and easy to work with. John (our DJ) was also amazing - I found myself on multiple occasions throughout our wedding saying "I LOVE THIS SONG" that may not have even been on our list - he was able to take our suggested songs and create a really cohesive list of music that attracted all ages to the dance floor. Everyone had an absolute blast. Their interface is also extremely helpful - its an easy to use portal where you upload your day of timeline and required/suggested/do not play music! They were very accommodating as things changed with COVID and very fair on their pricing. Jay even came day off to help with the ceremony music... you can tell they really care about your day! I can't say enough, we HIGHLY recommend.
Response from the Vendor on 09/15/2020
Thank you so much for your high praise! What a beautiful celebration it was, and a welcome party! It was our honor and pleasure to be a part of your most special day...:)
My wife and i had our wedding on Friday August 7, 2020 at Madison Beach Hotel in Madison, CT. Due to COVID, we had to drastically and sadly cut our guest list down to 40 immediate family members. We also had to change our venue, so we pretty much started the wedding planning process over. Throughout all the hard decisions and changes, Total Events stuck with us for our modified wedding. They worked so well with our new wedding Planner and new venue, even when there was a power outage due to Hurricane Isaias that threatened to alter our wedding. During our new planning process, Total Events actually reached out to us to see what our plans were during the COVID pandemic. We were so busy deciding what to do about our venue and guest list, that hearing from Total Events was comforting and reassuring. Due to our venue and guest list change, we had to reduce our sound system needs. The owner Jay was more than accommodating regarding the sound system modifications and price change due to the smaller wedding.
Before our wedding day, we had a conference call with Jay and our DJ Matt, going over ceremony and reception logistics. Jay and Matt guided us through it all. During our wedding day, Jay and Matt set up our event sound system, and throughout our wedding night, Matt handled our ceremony and reception music flawlessly. All the critical songs were played at the right times, such as the cake cutting song, mother/son dance, etc. Matt checked in on my wife and I throughout our wedding reception to see how things were going and if we needed anything. Matt was more than accomodating to our families music requests, especially our young nieces/nephew’s song requests. Throughout the night, Matt reminded our guests about the important COVID related requirements, such as masks wearing while going to the bar or restroom. As a public health professional, i greatly appreciated that!
Even with our small-micro wedding, Matt still made it feel like a lively event. Our families were dancing and having a great time to all the tunes we chose. Our modified wedding day was perfect, and Total Events played a massive role in it.
My wife and I highly recommend Total Events. We can’t thank Jay and Matt enough for their role in making our day perfect.
Response from the Vendor on 08/23/2020
Thank you Zachary & Jessica! Through all the challenges our main focus was always your celebration and we were so proud to do our part. Your happiness and joy regardless of Covid, a reduced guest list, and the unbelievable power outage that onc...
e again changed the plan lol...you two never wavered, always hopeful, always all in, always so ready to be wed! How could we do anything but meet your enthusiasm and your determination to make this an evening to remember always! So happy to have been there with you both every step of the way...:) Many wishes of success and happiness to you both!
As the owner of Creative concepts by Lisa event planning and design I had the opportunity to work with Total events and their owner Dj Ray, the day of the event we were in the midst of COVID-19, and a black out due to the recent tropical storm. Our DJ, DJ Matt, did a wonderful job following all the Covid rules and regulations as well as the regulations that the venue had to follow due to noise ordinances in their area for an outside event. Matt was very professional and very communicative with me throughout the night and I cannot thank him enough. Hire a professional DJ!
Response from the Vendor on 08/11/2020
Thank you Lisa! It was wonderful working with you and your Creative Concepts team!
They were quick to respond to our request , we very well priced, were punctual, and had good equipment. They had a wide variety music available. Would hire again in a heartbeat!
Response from the Vendor on 08/11/2020
Thank you Kimberly, what a great party!
We had the most amazing time on our big day! John Cardona exceeded expectations and kept us partying all night long! He is a pro and you can tell he loves what he does! Devan and Chris worked the crazy awesome inflatable photo booth and were kind and fun to all guests that night! The Uplighting lit the floor beautifully and the night was perfect and fun! Total Events is one stop shopping and the way to go for everything you need!
Response from the Vendor on 08/11/2020
Our honor to be a part of your celebration Matthew, congratulations again!
Our wedding was amazing. Everyone enjoyed the music and they did such a great job. I recommend them. Hands down the best!! Thank you!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/11/2020
A wonderful evening April! Thank you for having Total Events as your entertainment choice for your most special day!
Do not hesitate to book Total Events. Jay did an AMAZING job! He went above and beyond our expectations. His blend of music, and ability to read the crowd was on point. He had everyone on the dance floor, young and old. I am the fourth child in my family to get married, and all of my siblings made a point to say that this was the best DJ they have heard. Our DJ himself was so much fun, personable, and down to earth. Choosing Total Events was probably one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Communication leading up to our wedding was wonderful, Jay made sure everything was exactly how we wanted it! We also loved how easy and helpful the online website was. I guarantee you will not be disappointed with Total Events.
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2019
What a great celebration Kathy! Your family, friends, everyone dancing all night!.. just fantastic!
We could not recommend Total Events more!!!! Jay was so easy to communicate with and was so quick with responses. Our DJ Matt was AMAZING! He kept the dance floor packed the entire night which was all my husband and I wanted! We received so many compliments about the music from our guests also! Seriously am so happy we went with Total Events - truly the best!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2019
Awesome party Lisa! Check out the video clip at www.facebook.com/totaleventsct
So glad to have been a part of your day!
Our wedding experience was better than we could have asked for. Jesse was very accommodating, professional and fun! Christian and Leah did a great job working at the photo booth. The photo book was a great added touch! Jay made the venue look amazing with all the lighting. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a stress free event.... They covered it all!
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2019
The reception was abuzz with energy that night, we just brought the accents...;) Thank you for choosing Total Events CT!
I ask Total Events to bring the fun and entertainment to my occasion and they did not disappoint. They went the extra mile to make sure my guests were enjoying themselves.
Total Events brought to my occasion some fantastic Lighting that emphasized the surrounding of the venue perfectly. They also brought an Inflatable Photo Both. The Photo Both was a perfect mixture of fun and the ability to keep these memories as take home photos. I highly recommend Total Events and the Photo Both.
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2019
Thanks Ken for the kind note, we're down to throw a party in an airplane hangar anytime. That was incredible!
We are SO happy we went with Total Events for our wedding. From the start, they were so helpful with everything we needed. When I first spoke to Jay, I told him the ideas of what we wanted our wedding to be like and what kind of vibe we were looking for. He and our dj, Matt, we so helpful every step of the way. We used Total Events for both DJ and photo booth services, and both were fantastic. People have not stopped telling us how fun our wedding was, mainly due to the fact that the dance floor was packed all night! We can’t say enough good things about them, I would give them my highest recommendation!
Response from the Vendor on 07/12/2019
Hey thanks Shauna! It was an absolute pleasure planning with you and Todd, and delivering that unforgettable night is the sole focus of our Total Events staff. Wishing you both a joyous future!
Wow! Total Events was amazing with helping us out with our wedding!! We ran into some issues with our previous DJ and decided to make a switch last minute (less than a week before the wedding!). Jay from Total Events got back to me right away and let me know they could help out. Due to the short time frame we were able to Skype and figure out a plan. Jay was available for me whenever I needed him and helped me through the process! We got many many comments on how great the DJ (Jay Raven) was and the dance floor was packed all night! We were so pleased with Total Events and highly recommend them for anyone in the future! Thanks for making our wedding amazing!
Response from the Vendor on 06/23/2019
So much fun Cody & Jimmy!! Jumping into your love story late was kinda romantic..;) What a family, what a night, enjoy the honeymoon you two!
We are very happy we picked Total Events as out DJ. Jay was very helpful as we were starting the process. I found it helpful that they had a website where we could plug in all the songs we wanted (and didn't want). It felt very organized. We told Jay our goal was that we'd have people dancing all night. We ended up getting connected with DJ Billy Jones, who was great at our wedding. Granted we have a lot of dancers in our family, but the floor was packed all night. The music definitely sets a vibe for the night, and he kept the fun going. MC Jeff was also great at doing all the announcements and introductions. We are very happy with our choice, thanks for a great night!
Response from the Vendor on 06/23/2019
When you want some of that remix swagger for your reception, Billy is a fantastic talent, thanks for sharing the joy Katie!
We booked DJ and photobooth services with Total Events and we were very happy. The photo album we got was the perfect guest book, and our guests loved leaving us something personal
Response from the Vendor on 06/23/2019
Thanks Mindy! Agreed, friends and family tend to write the craziest stuff in these scrapbooks?! Good thing we're all adults, lol.
Justin, Matt, and Jesse were the most professional group to work with! They made my total wedding vision come to life without me being able to 100% vocalize what that was! The music was on point and everyone was on the dance floor all night; the lighting made the room look amazing; and the Photo Booth was such a big hit! The scrapbook they provide of all the photos from the booth is an amazing way to remember the day and those who shared it with you! Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 06/23/2019
Here for you Nicole! That means following the orders, filling in the gaps, and anticipating our couple's needs. Happy to make it happen for you!
Total events is the best! Jay got back to us so quickly and we literally had no questions to ask because he covered everything! Our DJ Matt was the best and we had countless people come up to me and say he was one of the best DJ's. They had an easy to use database for us to work on our music...would recommend to everyone and anyone!
They listened to our wants & envision and made sure it happened. The DJ Matt was extremely helpful with our requests and wishes, he was willing to do anything to make our day what we wanted it to be. The photo booth ran by Christian & Michelle was an absolute blast and was loved by all our guests. Was an extra surprise to get the special album at the end. Would recommend Total CT Events to anyone!
Response from the Vendor on 06/23/2019
Thanks Danielle, we loved your park setting! What a beautiful day and night!
We decided to book a DJ for our event last minute. Jay (owner) took excellent care of us in booking for our Reunion, making sure we had everything we needed in the planning process, and following up to make sure we wee satisfied. The décor lighting package really added that special touch with blue uplighting. I had no idea what to expect, but it came out amazing! Our DJ, Joe, was very accommodating - he was sweet and did everything we asked. We didn’t announce anything, but we sure gave requests. He even found a super-obscure song to play for us to the crowd’s delight! Thank you soooo much!! They really came through for us in the clutch!
Response from the Vendor on 06/23/2019
Ain't no party like a Total Events party cause a Total Events party don't stop... oops sorry, we meant GO BLUE DRAGONS!!! Thx Jen!
From planning to the day of the event, Justin of Total Events worked hard to make our 25th year class reunion one for the books! We couldn't have thanked him enough. DJ Joe was awesome at granting all requests for the night, the lighting was perfect, and we couldn't have been happier! Thank you all!
Response from the Vendor on 06/23/2019
Great party!
Jay and Pouya were great to work with. They are knowledgeable, fun and detail oriented. DJ Pouya was awesome. He handled the music and sound for the ceremony and reception. He kept the dance floor full all night and we couldn’t have asked for more.
Response from the Vendor on 06/23/2019
They don't just hand out the title Dr.... but Pouya really is! A doctor who's a DJ, now you know he's coming correct for the reception! Thank you Shannon!
Our DJ played everything we wanted and nothing we didn’t want! Great selection of music, and their website made it easy to make changes.
Response from the Vendor on 06/23/2019
The goal is stress free Alison, so proud of your message, thank you!
Total Events was incredible to work with! Matt and Kendall did an amazing job at my wedding. I was worried because my guests are not big dancers but the dance floor was filled all night! So many people approached me to tell me what a great time they were having! Matt and Jay Raven were extremely helpful in the planning process and very responsive over email. Very highly recommend them to anyone who wants to have a blast at their wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 06/23/2019
No worries, no anxiety, no problem. Together, we all planned the perfect evening!
Total Events was amazing to work with! We used them for music and uplighting at our wedding. Jay and Matt were on top of everything, highly knowledgable and Matt kept the dance floor going all night at our wedding! We received so many compliments about Matt and the music from our wedding! Both Matt and Jay were incredibly responsive throughout the planning process and were extremely helpful and accommodating! Total Events went above and beyond, from the very first meeting to our wedding day! We had an awesome experience working with Total Events and we highly highly recommend Total Events for weddings or any special event! Thanks again!
Response from the Vendor on 06/23/2019
Now that was a party! Thank you Shauna for sharing!
Seriously... fantastic job. Jay was so professional and communicative throughout the whole planning process. He met me on-site at the venue to evaluate the sound set up, and was so accommodating to everything. We had a unique venue where the dance floor wasn't really defined but Matt, our DJ, did a great job of keeping things going! I received several compliments on the music and what a great job they did. I can't thank you enough! I highly recommend Total Events for any event!
Response from the Vendor on 06/23/2019
Always available for consultation, onsite evaluations, and unlimited conferencing as needed. Our pleasure to work with you Aimee...:)
When we were looking for a DJ for our wedding it was hard! you want someone who can make the party a huge success!!! My husband and I could not be more please with the results from Total Events!!!! Our DJ Derrick was awesome!!! I tossed curve balls at him with last minute changes and everything could not have gone smoother!!! He had everyone dancing the entire event!!!! He checked in to make sure everything was good and if we needed anything. we would highly recommend this company!!! totally professional from beginning to end. in the days after the wedding we had so many guest tell us how much fun they had and the music was great!!! If you are looking for a DJ don't wait head to their website www.TotalEventsCT.com you won't regret it I promise you that!!!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/23/2019
Hey changes and crazy schedules are all part of the game, you were just testing us lol. Together, we got this!
We had a great experience working with Total Events CT as our DJ for our wedding. From the time we initially met with Jay we knew we would go with him. He understood our vibe and worked with us on every detail right up until the wedding. Our actual DJ was Matt, who did a great job. He had the dance floor going from the start to the very end of the night, which is exactly what we wanted. They were professional and great to work with; we highly recommend them!