Celebration Leadership & Entertainment
$1,195 starting price
Touring the Mid-West
Service area
Doug
PRESIDENT / SR DJ
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (8X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Upbeats DJs based in Northern Cincinnati but tours the Mid-Westđ.
Are you searching for a DJ to keep everyone entertained and dancing all night? Look no further; here we are.
Unique and different, a day to be a one of a kind day, unlike your sister, cousin, or best friend's wedding day. Your celebration will be stand-alone full of your vision, and when the night is over, you will hear from your friends and family, "This was the best time I have had at a wedding."
Upbeats DJ's offers a full suite of professional DJs, lighting, effects and photo booth services to make your day unforgettable. Our dedicated team of experienced, insured, music mixing professionals coordinate with you throughout the planning process (with our raved about planning app) to help ensure an easy, relaxing experience. We then meet with you in person (or on video chat, if you prefer) weeks before your celebration to gather your vison and design a celebration like no other. Then, when your date finally arrives, we get there early to make sure your celebration's audio and lighting look and sound amazing. We understand how important this day is to you, and we have the technical expertise and event experience to keep your celebration moving without a hitch (and without hogging the mic and self-promoting). The process is easy, share your vision with us, celebration flow and soundtrack. Then let us take it from there while you dance the night away.
Services Offered:
Customized planning app w/ detailed itinerary
Customizable playlists and do-not-play lists (it's your big day, after all!)
Pumping Reception surround-sound system
Separate "Ceremony" All battery powered Wireless Audio/Microphone System
Separate "Cocktail/Happy Hour" Wireless Audio/Microphone System
Dance Floor Lighting
Wireless/Battery Powered Up lighting
Photo Booths
Cloud Dance
Cold Spark Boxes
Club Cannons (C02)
Glow Foam Sticks
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Prices & packages
Prince DJ Package (inquire for rate)
$1 starting price
Prince DJ Package (inquire for rate)
$1 starting price
4 hours
4 hours
Skilled host DJ
Skilled host DJ
Music of your choice
Music of your choice
Planning sessions + Custom itinerary
Planning sessions + Custom itinerary
Cocktail hour mixed live (same as celebration)
Cocktail hour mixed live (same as celebration)
Energetic live dance mixes (quick mixing)
Energetic live dance mixes (quick mixing)
Fully Insured
Fully Insured
Reception space sound system
Reception space sound system
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.Queen DJ Package (inquire for rate)
$1 starting price
Queen DJ Package (inquire for rate)
$1 starting price
6 hours
6 hours
All of what the Prince DJ package offers+
All of what the Prince DJ package offers+
Dance Floor Lighting
Dance Floor Lighting
Ceremony sound system
Ceremony sound system
Cocktail System hour mixed live
Cocktail System hour mixed live
King DJ Package (inquire for rate)
$1 starting price
King DJ Package (inquire for rate)
$1 starting price
6 hours
6 hours
Two (2) Cold Spark Boxes
Two (2) Cold Spark Boxes
Two (2) additional satellite speakers
Two (2) additional satellite speakers
Six (6) LED up-lights
Six (6) LED up-lights
All of what the Queen DJ package offers+
All of what the Queen DJ package offers+
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- Prince DJ Package (inquire for rate)$1 starting pricePrince DJ Package (inquire for rate)$1 starting price4 hours4 hoursSkilled host DJSkilled host DJMusic of your choiceMusic of your choicePlanning sessions + Custom itineraryPlanning sessions + Custom itineraryCocktail hour mixed live (same as celebration)Cocktail hour mixed live (same as celebration)Energetic live dance mixes (quick mixing)Energetic live dance mixes (quick mixing)Fully InsuredFully InsuredReception space sound systemReception space sound system
- Most popular.Queen DJ Package (inquire for rate)$1 starting priceQueen DJ Package (inquire for rate)$1 starting price6 hours6 hoursAll of what the Prince DJ package offers+All of what the Prince DJ package offers+Dance Floor LightingDance Floor LightingCeremony sound systemCeremony sound systemCocktail System hour mixed liveCocktail System hour mixed live
- King DJ Package (inquire for rate)$1 starting priceKing DJ Package (inquire for rate)$1 starting price6 hours6 hoursTwo (2) Cold Spark BoxesTwo (2) Cold Spark BoxesTwo (2) additional satellite speakersTwo (2) additional satellite speakersSix (6) LED up-lightsSix (6) LED up-lightsAll of what the Queen DJ package offers+All of what the Queen DJ package offers+
- Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge.
- Couples usually spend $2,495
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Bluegrass
Bollywood
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Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
EDM
Hip-Hop
Indian
Jazz
Latin
Polka
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
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Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
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Meet the team
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- DougPresident / Sr DJSince 1984, I (DJ Doug) have been hosting BIG celebration days. That is why Upbeats DJ's is one of the top companies in the tri-state area. I understand what is takes to entertain and what elements are required to make it the most memorable for you and your guests. You cannot go wrong with our 4 decades of experience, unlimited hours and our 3 P's (Planning, Production & Performance). I have developed Upbeats DJ's to be your cutting-edge DJ source. I will listen and deliver exactly what your vision is, and turn it into reality. I will see you on the dance floor.
- ShaunSr DJDJ Suttle is our DJ vocalist on the team. in 2016 he started collaborating with Upbeats DJ's and bring many tools to our team. Not only a great DJ but a producer, Karaoke king and wedding host. Shaun brings it all to you every time.
- AnthonyDJIn 2021 DJ Airborne started collaborating with Upbeats DJ's is has a great magnetic personality and is one of the best on ones and twos. Has been hosting celebrations for over 10 years.
- JermaineDJDJ Hollywood is our newest member onto the team, but brings big personallity and skill to a wedding Celebration. He has a vast level of skill on the 1's and 2' and a mad mixologist.
- ChristianSr DJDJ Noy-z meet Upbeats DJ through a mutual friend in 2017, as he was spinning tunes in clubs. Once he met Upbeats DJ's he was a great fit to the team. Christian has a great style of mixing as well as microphone presence. We are blessed to have him on the team.
- MannyDJManny joined the team 2018 and is bilingual and serves a great host DJ. His knowledge of music goes worldwide as so does his smile and personality. Everyone loves Manny đ
- RogerSr DJDJ Big-Rog comes with 30+ years of spinning digital decks and vinyl. His hosting will have all your guests on the floor and his mixes are seamless.
- MikeDJDJ Mike is our muscle and is a part time actor and the perfect DJ. Him skills and charm is like no other on the team. Mike joined the team in 2018 and has been a strength of many celebrations.
- DamienJr DJDamien is our youngest but brightest DJ on the team. With his keen eye on music performance and a great bass player, DJ was a hidden talent and is one of the rising stars of Upbeats DJs.
- AviousSr DJAvious works with Upbeats DJs and is also the Mason HS marching band instructor. His love for music goes unspoken as it is his life. He has a passion for perfection and in the wedding universe that is what is expected by our clients. Avious has been a part of Upbeats DJs since 2015 and looking for to many more great years to come.
- JoshJr DJJosh started with Upbeats DJ's in 2024 with great knowledge of music and equipment. He has hosted many private events and school functions and adds huge value to these type of events that need a solid DJ and a budget rate.
- DustinDJDustin is a man of pure energy. He a HS administrator, officiant, and DJ. Dustin has been with Upbeats DJ's since 2011 and is the most consistent in the business. He is the total package, as he can officiate the wedding host your celebration and throw down the beats for the dance floor. We are honored to have him on the team.
- SamDJSam has been a part of Upbeats DJs since 2008 and is one of our most solid wedding DJs. With his sound performance engineering degree, we know that every event will sound perfect. He stays in touch with the music trends and keeps the team informed and engaged. We are lucky to have Sam on the team and available for your celebration.
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Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0178 reviews
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Reviewers had exceptional experiences with the DJs from UpBeats, particularly DJ Doug, who was praised for his outstanding communication, organization, flexibility, professionalism, and ability to adapt to last-minute changes. Guests highlighted the DJs' skills in keeping the party going, handling timing impeccably, responding to song requests, and creating a lively atmosphere for dancing. The music selections, setup for ceremonies, cocktails, dinner, reception, and integration with other vendors received high praise, ensuring a smooth and memorable event. Overall, reviewers highly recommended UpBeats DJ services for weddings, emphasizing their reliability, friendliness, and attention to detail.- Top reviews
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Angelina K
5.0
3/24/2025
Amazing!! DJ Doug was the star of the reception. He kept the party going. Kept things on time. Interacted with the bride, groom, bridal party and guests. His ability to change the music and tone based on what is going on in the moment is outstanding! Great communicator!!! Great planning app. Can't say enough good things. Highly recommend!
Trisha H
5.0
11/18/2024
Dustin was an amazing DJ, he made sure everything stayed on track. He always made sure we had a drink or anything we needed.
Any questions?
Hayleigh B
5.0
10/28/2024
Doug made all of our wedding dreams come true. He was amazing to work with and handled all our last minute changes. From ceremony to the end of our event he was perfect! We 100% recommend Doug and UpBeats!
Abigail T
5.0
10/24/2024
Very professional, easy to work with, arrived prepared, was kind, and played requested songs! I would definitely recommend DJ Sutle to anyone!!
Cheyenne J
3.0
10/18/2024
I was very disappointed. I was expecting better because of the reviews and previous experience at my venue but was definitely let down. Played the wrong song for our cake cutting. Didnât play a song for our unity ceremony. There was a lot of awkward air time when no music was playing. Christian wasnât an interactive DJ and didnât read the crowd well. When I expressed my concerns no accountability was taken. Wouldnât recommend. Only giving 3 stars because they showed up with everything they were supposed to.
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 10/18/2024
Ms Cheyenne,
Respectfully we fully understand your situation and communicated with you on ...
each topic you brought forth. The main issue was out of our control since the tented area and out-skirted area of the patio did not have sufficient amperage hence the reason for your concerns. The song was DJ Christian's mistake (and he owned it in the fore mentioned message) and I reiterated that to you in the reply I forwarded last month. We wish you and Kendall the very best in years to come, and again congratulation to the two of youđ
Be blessed.
Lexi H
5.0
10/08/2024
DJ doug was amazing! He was great through the entire creative process and giving advice due to his 40 years experience! He got everyone on the dance floor and kept things on schedule!he is also very personable and fun to work with, highly recommended.
Maggie W
5.0
10/07/2024
We had a wonderful experience using Upbeats dj for our wedding day. DJ Doug was super easy to work with and helped make planning out our music for the day such a breeze. Communication was excellent. We had a blast
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 10/18/2024
Maggie,
I wanted to wish you and Chris the very best as I personally loved hosting on your...
big day. It was so touching see you and your dad dance together. You guys are awesome and enjoy you first year journey.
Marisa E
5.0
10/01/2024
We can't thank Doug enough for making our wedding day amazing! We loved the music from Cocktail Hour, to Dinner and then Reception. He made sure our ceremony went perfectly, and we stayed on the time for all the big moments that needed to be captured. I've worked with Doug as a fellow vendor, and he made sure my day was special and that I was happy and relaxed leading up to our wedding day. THANK YOU so much UpBeats and Doug for making our day amazing!!!
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 10/18/2024
It was a high honor being there for you on your big day. We have talked about this day for...
such a long time. You and Drew are song beautiful and handsome and I wanted to tell you thank you for including me and Upbeats DJ's in your celebration.
Karen C
5.0
10/01/2024
Doug from Upbeats did my daughter's wedding on 9/21/24. What a wonderful experience all around and Doug helped make that possible. Very organized, very personable and extremely thorough with the bride and groom to get their requests in line with all the wedding events. The sound was perfect and the reception music not too loud for conversation. The speakers and mics at the outdoor ceremony were perfect as well. Many thanks to Doug and Upbeats!
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 10/18/2024
Karen, It was so special being there with you and Doug, seeing you baby get married. I che...
rish these times as a DJ when someone I know has me host their day. It was the best day ever and congratulationsđ
Trayci M
5.0
9/18/2024
Doug was very knowledgeable and professional. He made sure that all the details of the ceremony and reception were taken care of from the first draft of the itinerary to the final draft (and all the changes we had in between). He kept the crowd engaged and everything was perfect! Highly recommend them for your event!
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 10/18/2024
Trayci,
It was an honor being there for you. Having a solid plan always makes everyone fee...
l so much calmer. Even with this don't go as planned. We all had a great time and congratulations and it turned out to be the best day đ
Isaac H
5.0
8/28/2024
Everything was perfect! The ceremony was great, DJ Doug set up the microphones perfectly and was positioned out of the way. When it came to the reception, everyone was dancing all night long!! The music was great and he listened to our requests, and had songs that everyone loved. Before the wedding we had two meetings and it was so easy to organise.
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 10/18/2024
Isaac,
Planning is part of our business model and we loved doing that with you. You gave u...
s so much to work with and it paid off with everyone packing the dancefloor all night. We do wish the very best for years to come.
Candace F
5.0
8/22/2024
DJ Christian with UpBeats was awesome!! He carried out my vision for my big day & did everything he could to meet my every request! Loved him!
Daniel W
5.0
8/16/2024
We had DJ sutle through this DJ service and were very happy with him. He played the songs we liked, kept the energy going, and was easy to communicate with beforehand for schedule and song requests. Great DJ!
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 10/18/2024
Daniel,
DJ Shaun (Sutle) is the magic man when it comes to vibing at weddings. I am so hap...
py that he sprinkled more magic with you on you big day and wish you both the best for many years.
Taylor P
5.0
8/14/2024
DJ Doug was great! He was very responsive before the wedding when we had questions. The night of the wedding it was a party all night!! He listened to our suggestions and entertained all guests.
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 10/18/2024
Taylor & Kyler,
You guys where so photographic all night. You both just lit up The Marmala...
de Lily all night. And when it came to the dancing portion of the night you guys rocked!!! Love seeing a couple envoy the night like you both did.
Sam J
5.0
8/04/2024
Doug was wonderful! He was professional, fun, and helped us have the best day ever!
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 10/18/2024
Sam,
Wanted to thank you and Connor for allowing me to host you day at TML. It was a monum...
ental day with your family and friends. I loved seeing everyone dancing to the final song. Have a great first year and be blessed.
Nadia E
5.0
7/15/2024
Doug was amazing. The music transitions were spot on and he had the day planned out perfectly. Everything went smoothly.
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 10/18/2024
Nadia
I really want to thank you for having us as your celebration entertainment leadershi...
p. Our music mixes where all driven from your requested and the recipe of music we served up was like no other night. So delicious đ
Angela C
5.0
7/03/2024
Doug did a great job. He was organized and very receptive in the planning. Wedding day he helped with the officiant mic as well as music for cocktail hour, dinner and reception. He kept the night flowing very well and the dance floor packed. He had multiple ideas that I had never thought of that were very impactful. We appreciate your services Doug!
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 10/18/2024
Angela,
We loved planning with you for your celebration and all the ideas turned out just ...
as I imagined. I am glad you trust me and allowed the flexibility. It made you day so unique and special.
Be blessed.
Erin R
5.0
6/23/2024
Shaun did an amazing job. I was 0 percent helpful picking most of the songs for the entire day and he did great with picking the perfect songs. He made everything go super smooth, and communication before hand was great, too!
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 10/18/2024
Shaun is a magic man and is our hidden jewel So happy that he gave you everything you wher...
e looking for on your celebration. Our production goes unmatched.
Jamie S
5.0
6/17/2024
We used UpbeatsDJs LLC for our recent wedding and they were phenomenal! The process was so easy and Doug was AMAZING!!! Doug did a great job setting up our mics for the reception and playing music for our cocktail hour. Also, so many people told us how fun the reception was and we always had people out on the dance floor! Incredible night thanks to Doug! I would highly recommend if you want people on the dance floor of all ages!!!
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 10/18/2024
Jamie,
You hit it on the head. The key is to set the mood early, and getting the vibe set ...
during cocktails made the dancing portion later, a FIRE dance floor all night. So happy you entrusted us with you celebrationđ As it was priceless
Caroline W
5.0
5/09/2024
We loved having Anthony as our DJ for our wedding! He was incredibly professional and helped make the day go so smoothly. He did the sound for our ceremony and the reception too and both were perfect. He kept checking in with my husband and I to make sure we were happy and if we needed anything throughout the day, worked with our other vendors, helped keep us on track, did an amazing job of hosting the reception, but not making the event about himself and really letting things unfold only making them better as he could. We had a full dance floor the whole night and our guests were so happy having a great time! He listened to what my husband and I wanted for songs, never playing songs we didn't want, and adding in the few requests we made during the reception itself. He helped us have an unforgettable day from start to finish and we would definitely recommend having him at your next event! We had positive interactions with the whole Upbeats DJ Team in working with Doug to coordinate and get quotes as well as being responsive in emails.
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 10/18/2024
Caroline,
All I can say is thank you. and wish you both the very best.
Cooper K
5.0
2/14/2024
Upbeats DJ, Doug, and his team were exceptional in every way possible from the moment we booked them, the weeks leading up into the wedding, and throughout wedding day. Doug was always quick to respond when we had questions and always made us feel like a priority. He was very professional, but also extremely personable. He made sure that we didnât feel as if we just hired a DJ, but that we hired someone that was going to ensure our day went as smooth as possible, while providing a personal touch that made everyone feel welcome, excited, and part of the celebration. Doug was also very thorough throughout the whole planning process. He started reaching out to us a few months before the wedding to start planning our timeline of the evening and made sure that he knew exactly what we wanted. We even threw some curveballs at him right before the wedding and he quickly adjusted his plan and setup to accommodate our changes. Our venue even commented to us that Doug was the most prepared DJ they had ever had. He worked with each of our other vendors to make sure they were all on the same page for every part of the evening. All of this, and we still havenât gotten to the music, lights and dancing. Our whole evening was filled with music that we loved and music that everyone knew. Our dance floor was completely full the whole evening and thatâs all due to how Doug created his sets. He curated the perfect mix of slow songs, dance songs, singing songs, old music, and new music. The lighting system they use is also fantastic. It creates an amazing atmosphere without interfering with the photographerâs and videographerâs lenses. I can only give the highest recommendation and praises to Doug and his team and would recommend him to anyone without any hesitation.
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 04/17/2024
Cooper, You are so kind. It was my honor to host your celebration. Your family had a great...
time and you both looked amazing. So happy I was there for the big day. đ
Chelsea J
5.0
10/30/2023
I remember looking for a DJ for my wedding and Upbeats DJs immediately stood out to me. My gut feeling was right! DJ Doug made the process smooth and as stress free as possible. Very very easy to work! Had an organized itinerary template with a wonderful pace for the night. I gave him a playlist of songs and he played some and then some other songs based off the response from people. People were dancing all night! We also opted to get the cloud dance for our first dance and it was awesome and fit the vibe for my spooky wedding! We also did a photo booth which was a hit. I will cherish all the photos taken! I also very much enjoyed the mixing he did in between songs and his attire was very much on theme ;) please hire them because they will make the party fun!
Tammy N
5.0
10/25/2023
DJ Doug was fabulous!!! He was very friendly and professional and helped my daughter's big day run smoothly! He is very knowledgeable and his experience was valued by us all! He made the entire process easy and memorable. Thank you DJ Doug!!!!
C&E O
5.0
9/24/2023
We hired Upbeats DJ for our wedding. Our DJ, Jordan Hampton, did a great job with our ceremony, reception, and dancing. He set up a clip-on mic for our officiant, which was very helpful. The music throughout the happy hour and dinner was tasteful and appropriate. He also did a great job with the dancing music, and we got a lot of folks dancing. We all had a lovely time.
Nathan N
3.0
9/18/2023
The ceremony only went smoothly because our pastor spelled everything out for our DJ multiple times beforehand, even though we explained it multiple times as well, the rest of the night I had to micromanage and remind him multiple times about everything, even though I gave him a detailed list of what was going to be done. He forgot the bears for the âshoe gameâ and the announcements were awkward for the reception. He had his music and mic on the same channel so during the anniversary dance he was screaming in our guests ears. Overall I was not impressed with Manny.
Diamont D
5.0
9/10/2023
Extremely professional and engaging. Did an amazing job and was very fun to be around.
Catherine C
5.0
8/14/2023
Doug did a fabulous job with our wedding!!! We arenât super musical people and didnât want to go overboard with a DJ and doug did a great job helping us with everything. He created a perfect itinerary with everything we needed to go smoothly. He is extremely affordable for how much he offers. We had so many of our guest tell us this was the most they were on the dance floor at a wedding and we definitely think itâs because of the DJ!!!
Jennifer C
5.0
6/26/2023
DJ Shaun was absolutely amazing. He took care of our pre ceremony music, made sure our officiant and live performer had microphones, and did a wonderful job during our reception. He communicated well and responded quickly with us and our wedding coordinator. He kept the dance floor alive and going for hours. I also really enjoyed his interactions with the crowd. I would highly recommend DJ Shaun.
Janie B
5.0
6/04/2023
We worked with DJ Corey for our wedding day at the Monastery Event Center and he was absolutely fantastic. We hired Upbeats for ceremony audio, DJ services, dance floor lighting, and to stream the Kentucky Derby during our reception, as we got married on Derby day.
To prepare for our big day, DJ Corey scheduled two Teams meetings with us to go over every detail one month and two weeks before our wedding. He listened to our vision and made it happen, going above and beyond. Our package with Upbeats included two large TVs and a third TV on the DJ stand to stream the Kentucky Derby and to show music videos during the reception. The setup was quite large, and DJ Corey went out of his way to do a test-run of the set up at the venue the week of our wedding to make sure everything went as planned. He also surprised us with the capability to live stream the dance floor on the TVs during the reception, which was so fun for guests while they were dancing.
Corey helped us plan the entire timeline for the night down to the minute - he helped us think through the bridal party entrance, first dances, and offered up a lot of great ideas that we would not have thought of ourselves (group photo, hand placement when cutting the cake, photo op suggestions, etc.). He was an incredible emcee throughout the reception and really kept the crowd engaged. Corey also took a lot of pictures on his phone and sent them to us the next day, which we loved!
We also had a last minute request for Corey to play a photo slideshow on the TVs during dinner, which he did without hesitation and it went perfectly.
Our only comment for improvement is that we had a handful of songs on our "must play list" that did not get played, but the dance floor was packed all night and we had so many guests tell us they'd never seen the dance floor so alive at a wedding, so we truly have no complaints!
We had such a blast working with Upbeats and DJ Corey and cannot recommend them enough. Thank you, Corey!!!
Diane H
5.0
3/31/2023
Upbeats Djs was our DJ at Ivory Meadows on August 7 2022. They were above fantastic. DJ Doug was our DJ along with Damien. The organization, the way that Doug Emced our night was remarkable. Then all the music that was played was a great mix of our requests plus songs that we never thought of and it all worked magically. Doug knows what he is doing and Upbeats Djs has been around for quite awhile. All I can say we are so glad we went with them and DJ Doug!
Kelly R
5.0
3/31/2023
As most are aware, there is a lot of stress with planning an event or wedding including LOTS of decisions that need to be made which can be extremely overwhelming at times. DJ Doug was very understanding and respectful of our vendor's timeline and my ever-changing mind regarding music choices. He would offer honest advice and suggestions which were very helpful to me in the planning process. DJ Doug is extremely organized and even provides you with a professional looking music itinerary as a keepsake. He is able to gage the audience and offers fun choices of games to entertain your guests and get everyone up moving and/or laughing! Do yourself a favor and check DJ off your list of vendors to find......you will NOT be disappointed booking with DJ Doug!
Adam V
5.0
3/31/2023
DJ Doug was the hit at our reception. He knows just how to get (at least) my side of the family dancing. They are a tough crowd, but it seemed like everyone was on the floor dancing. Thank you Doug for giving us all the best time.
Tracy F
5.0
3/31/2023
Upbeats DJ's was fantastic, from the booking process, helping calm my nerves with the ease of their planning process, to the fun music mixes they played during dancing. I would recommend to anyone looking for a DJ.
Ashley K
1.0
2/16/2023
I want to start by saying that DJ Doug reached out and asked us to write a review after our wedding and I responded saying I didnât think a review was a good idea as we were unhappy with how he performed at our wedding. I wrote him an email explaining why and was hoping for some sort of apology but it never came, and itâs been 4 months. Since then Iâve even reached out to my venue to see if there were any updates or anything, but thereâs been nothing. So now I feel this review is fully warranted.
A few different things happened that sent red flags leading up to the wedding (suggesting we end our music at 8:30pm with a 4pm ceremony time, saying our payment was late when we paid in full months in advance, etc).
However what upset me the most was that I explained explicitly that my biggest pet peeve during ceremonies is when music fades out (after the bride walks down the aisle). For our processional, I said I wanted one song to play from start to finish, where everyone in our party and myself could walk down to it (bloom by the paper kites). Super easy, my friend did it at her wedding and it was amazing. But instead of playing this one song, Doug not only faded out the music RIGHT before my dad and I started walking down the aisle, but started playing rock music. Rock music. So everyone looked around confused and my coordinator had to run frantically to him to tell him to restart the original song. That moment was leading up to the most important part of the day and Iâm not sure what happened but I am so disappointed when we didnât get an apology for the mix up.
We also spent a lot of time making Spotify lists (suggested by Doug) and filling out pages of paperwork for what songs we wanted played and he played maybe a handful of them throughout the night. He also only played one slow song.
I was also a little surprised when I had to ask him to play Zombie (which was on our play list) towards the end of the night and he asked who sang it/which version to play - I was surprised because had I known he was unsure of which version to play I wouldâve provided that information ahead of time. I assumed it would be the Cranberries version and I shouldâve listed them as the artist but I think communication couldâve been better on both ends so there was no confusion during the wedding.
Overall would not recommend. I understand other people have had good experiences but maybe he just didnât like us? I would definitely make sure to write everything down and make sure they understand exactly what you want for your day.
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 02/16/2023
I want to apologize for what I just read from you, I had no idea you were this unsatisfied...
, hence the reason for not reaching out and also for asking you for a reviewđ
I did search for your mentioned email that you said you sent and to date we cannot locate it, even searched in the junk, spam or trash folders. It does sadden my heart to hear what was written and in the 39 years this is a first issue at a ceremony, I can take the burden and be accountable as I expound.
I did indeed start the recessional song "Times like these-Foo Fighters" when I was to play the processional "Bloom-Paper Kites", this aired for 2 seconds and I quickly made the correction and played out as Ashley noted. The ceremony we on perfectly and everyone was joyous thinking not to discuss with them bring them down by rehashing the past situation, they we having so much fun.
We did have as she requested the first dance before dinner, Uncle Joe offered a welcome toast right after the dance. Vonderhaars had a buffet dinner next as we played the requested soundtrack for dinner. I then dedicated a special song from Ashley to Nina âHawaiian wedding song-Elvisâ as planned. The couple went out for sunset photos as I continued to move and play more up-tempo music rising the fun level as the guests enjoyed cupcakes and as the Ashley & Justin return from photographs. We brought the level back down and had 2 toasts from MH & BM. Then right after the toast at 7:12pm the dance floor opened and dancing was on all the way to the final song 2 ½ hours later, as I referred to the PL that was supplied very often playing the majority of Ashley & Justinâs requests.
When Ashely came to me and asked for Zombie, it was at the same time I was cueing up "Kernkraft 400-Zombie Nation" requested by a guest, very ironic (this does happen more than you think lol). I just wanted to verify her request by asking who is it by again? We did have the extensive PL for the couple and I played 78% of the list over the 5.25 hr reception. We did play "Zombie-Cranberries" at 9:27pm and the 15-20 guests came in from the outdoor bar to dance to it. The I followed it by beat mixing in Weezer-Beverly Hills, Hollaback Girl, Yeah, Get Low as the guest went back out to the outdoor bar.
The 8:30pm close time was just my input as I wanted your celebration to end with great memories and guests still present dancing the night away and sending you off with a big hooorah, instead of a fizzle and a soundtrack to cleanup as we did play the final song "All night long-Lionel Richie" at 9:45pm as planned.
I do apologized for the 2 second situation during the ceremony, I do own it and it shows that we here at Upbeats DJ's are normal, human and we do not FABRICATE reviews like most DJ's here do. All rav reviews seems a bit odd to many.
We wish you the very best and have a great first year of marriage.
DJ Doug
KELLY G
5.0
11/08/2022
We used Upbeats for our wedding 28 years ago so when we were looking for a DJ for my daughter's wedding we immediately contacted Upbeats. DJ Mike was our DJ for the night and he was AWESOME!!!! He was so attentive to everything we had asked for and communicated with me and the bride all night to keep us on schedule. The party was amazing and I had lots of compliments on what a good time it was!!!
Can't say enough good things about Upbeats and DJ Mike.
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 11/19/2022
It was a huge honor to host your daughters celebration as a 2nd generation host'er đ. Mik...
e said many great things about the event and was happy to deliver a memorable night. Best to you daughter and new son-in-law.
Benjamin T
1.0
10/30/2022
As we were looking for DJs, I got in contact with DJ Doug. I told him our budget, which he proceeded to blatantly ignore. Then, when I told him the price was more than we could afford, he made an incredibly rude comment, scoffing at our budget.
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 10/30/2022
Ben thank you for the feedback. It definitely helps us be more transparent.
In response t...
o the review, the message was fairly straightforward and honest to the point of sharing our four decades of experience with couples and their desire for low budget DJ.
One thing guest remember at a wedding celebration is how much fun theyâve had not what the flowers look like or was the chicken cooked well as much as they stick around have a great time and enjoy the atmosphere till the very end.
A response was to give to you as insight into the Wedding universe and the vast value that you would receive with different companies. Since you donât deal with weddings on a daily basis like we do over the past many years, sharing some insight and feedback from after their wedding comments from would be clients, and others that did indeed choose to go with a low budget DJ.
Just like with most anything you definitely get what you pay for and I was trying to sit that expectation for you
My apologies if it come off harsh but rather to deliver the truth and the real news before you experience something heartbreaking afterwards on your once in a lifetime, canât redo wedding day.
As always and as stated we wish you the very best.
Jorden D
5.0
10/07/2022
Doug was always on point and was able to have a terrific understanding of our blend of music tastes. It captured a lot of the essence that our event was really about, and I canât thank him enough for keeping a fantastic schedule as well!
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 11/19/2022
Jorden, Thank you for the feedback, much love and we just love what we do and thank you fo...
r noticing. Best wishes đ
Heather B
5.0
9/28/2022
We couldn't be more happy with our decision to hire Upbeats DJ's for our wedding celebration. Doug entertained every idea we had and made sure that our day was exactly as we wanted it to be. Our venue coordinator loved working with him and said he was one of the best she's worked with. His set up is "rad" and he did a great job keeping the guests engaged. We highly recommend Upbeats DJ's!!!
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 11/19/2022
Coordinating is what we love to keep as our secret weapon lol
It is something that many DJ...
companies have no idea how to do well.
Thanks you for giving us the opportunity to make you day memorable.
Mike J
5.0
9/21/2022
DJ was fantastic. From the booking through the last song everything was customized and planned perfectly for us. I high recommend the cloud dance and the games offered. The equipment was great to look at and sounded amazing. We even did a flash mob!
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 11/19/2022
Kim it was one of the best celebrations of the season. Thank you for giving us a chance to...
shine the spotlight on you and Mike đ
Like we always say. Planning, Production and Performance is what Upbeats DJ's is all about.
Lorin B
5.0
8/16/2022
DJ Dustin was phenomenal and well surpassed our expectations. He was so professional, checking in on me and my husband regularly during the wedding evening to see if we needed anything. He kept our dance floor FULL all night long! We have gotten so many compliments about how fun our wedding was and I am so glad we went with Upbeats DJâs. I would highly recommend to any other couples and promise that you will not be disappointed!
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 11/19/2022
Dustin is one of our seasoned DJ on the team. We love getting this feedback and he was exc...
ited to read it. He is a great servant as you have noted. Best of everything to the both of you.
Cheyenne K
5.0
6/20/2022
We had the privilege of having Dustin host and DJ our ceremony and reception. Dustin is so relaxed, easy-going, and makes you feel heard throughout the whole process. We had a call with him to get to know each other and go over song selections/genres. He offered his expert guidance in areas we needed it and we made our choices easily afterwards. Dustin comes prepared to entertain! He did an amazing job with audio, song selection, and keeping our guests both entertained and on schedule. He played great music all night. We would recommend him and Upbeats to everyone!
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 08/16/2022
Cheyenne,
You are so kind. DJ Dustin is one is our very skilled DJ's and everyone loves hi...
m. We wish you the many many great years to come.
L. Justin W
5.0
5/17/2022
We were lucky a friend recommended Upbeats DJ/DJ Doug for our wedding. Doug was professional, courteous, and fun. He was responsive to our requests and added crowd-pleasers that kept the party going. He was flexible with the event time and traveled quite a distance to be with us. We received very positive feedback from guests about his lighting, setup, and music selections. I would highly recommend working with Upbeats DJ for your occasion.
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 11/19/2022
Just much love at your celebration. It was a great time and the dance floor was rocking.
C...
ongrats and best wishes
Samantha D
5.0
12/21/2021
Doug was great! Our guests danced all night! When I returned to work, I got so many compliments on how fun our wedding was that night. Doug was also very flexible. One of the songs we chose for the bridal party was too slow and he was willing to help up change it last minute. Great man! Great DJ!
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 12/21/2021
Samantha, I loved all of your detail touches and the dĂŠcor at PBS. It was a privilege to h...
ost yours and Nate's celebration. Thank you for the kind words. It is my passion to be flexible and adjust where needed. Have a great 1st year and merry Christmas.
Dawn S
5.0
11/11/2021
Let's discuss how AMAZING Upbeats is?! Okay. Good. Now some more details as to why...
From the day we met Doug at a vendor event, they were my best vendor communication, HANDS DOWN. They always responded quickly and thoroughly and answered all questions. So good!
We got paired with DJ Sam (HI SAM!) and he was wonderful! We had so much fun chatting with him before the wedding (yay zoom!) and personalizing our whole day. The day timeline he created?! UH. SO HELPFUL! And everyone has said how organized and on time our day was - and a lot of that thanks goes to Sam!
Plus, he didn't question any of our music choices, we got everything we asked for. And then he customized the rest to match our likes and it was PERFECT! People literally danced until the end of the final song. (Unrelated, we went to a wedding a couple weeks after ours and the DJ was not even paying attention and the floor was empty almost all night and we were like "we should give more props and tips to Sam!" hahaha.)
Seriously. They're the definition of professional and communicative, and prepared! You won't be disappointed!
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 12/21/2021
Dawn,
Thank you for the message, I will pass it onto DJ Sam. He raved about how great you ...
and your guests were. What a celebration, here's to a magical 2022 for you and Daniel.
Alana K
5.0
10/30/2021
Doug is a professional who clearly knows how to effectively manage wedding vibes and energy. We received multiple compliments on our dj choice and had a blast dancing from start to finish. Would absolutely recommend Upbeats.
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 11/01/2021
Alana,
Thank you for you kind words. it is our passion to lead the entire celebration and...
flow seamlessly. Your celebration was beautiful from the ceremony out in the grove at TML to the wonderful dinner under the tent and dancing in the barn. I huge night filled with great memories. it was an honor to be a part of it. Many blessed years to you and Walter.
Erin J
5.0
10/25/2021
DJ Manny with Upbeats DJs allowed us to completely personalize our ceremony and reception. We were able to set up several calls prior to the event to ensure it ran smoothly and perfectly represented my husband and me. Our guests have had nothing but amazing things to say about our music and the dance floor that night! So much fun!
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 12/21/2021
Erin,
Thank you for the review. DJ Manny had great comments after your celebration. He is ...
a great server and knows his tunes as well. Be blessed.
Carissa H
5.0
10/07/2021
Upbeats did an amazing job providing music and DJ for our wedding and reception. Doug is great handling the business details leading up to the event and making sure all questions are answered. On our wedding day, DJ Sam did a fantastic job making sure the event was seamless. The dance floor was going all night long thanks to him reading the crowd- everyone loved DJ Sam!
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 10/07/2021
Carissa, Thank you for the kind words. Our team and most of all DJ Sam was honored to have...
the opportunity to host your celebration. We thank you and wish you and Cameron the very best. đ
Kaitlin B
5.0
9/29/2021
DJ Christian was our dj for our wedding and let me tell you he was amazing! He helped with the timeline for our wedding, communicated with our other vendors very well, and kept our guests entertained all night. I had many compliments on him and the music selection. He knew how to keep people on the dance floor and was great about requests. Communication was top notch and Christian was very personable! I highly recommend Upbeats DJs and DJ Christian for anyone on their special day!
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 10/07/2021
Kaitlin,
Thank you for you comments. We take pride in bring the best vibe to your celebrat...
ion. Make sure we match exactly what you have envisioned. Thank you again and wish you and Matthew many many great years to come.
Haley W
5.0
9/28/2021
We had Doug DJ our wedding and could not have been happier! Leading up to the big day, Doug communicated with us frequently. He sent a very detailed questionnaire and accommodated all of our timeline requests. The day of the wedding, the venue's elevator was broken but Doug was flexible and carried all of his heavy equipment up several flights of stairs. He arrived to the venue so early, that he was still able to set up with ample time before the ceremony. My husband and I have very different taste in music and Doug was able to mix them together perfectly. From the ceremony, to the cocktail hour, to dinner, and then to the dance portion of the night, the music was perfect. He provided the microphones, speakers, and dance lights. I would 100% recommend Doug!
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 10/07/2021
Haley,
I must say you have a great celebration!
You & Ben looked to have a great time danc...
ing and enjoying everyone all night. You both looked fantastic. it was my honor to host your celebration. You both are very blessed.đ
Danielle M
5.0
8/24/2021
Doug personally came out to DJ for our wedding. He did such an amazing job. He definitely kept the dance floor hopping. We sent him our likes and wants and he put it all together and made our wedding day even more special. Definitely recommend.
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