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EVENT HOST - DJ - UPBEATS DJS OWNER/OPERATOR
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đ§ Upbeats DJs = Where Legendary Celebrations Begin
If youâre looking for a packed dance floor, unforgettable energy, and a wedding your guests will talk about for years⌠you just found it.
Based in Northern Cincinnati, Ohio, Upbeats DJs isnât just another DJ company, we are a 40+ year Private Event Entertainment powerhouse trusted by thousands of couples and backed by top-tier reviews on The Knot, WeddingWire, and Google.
đĽ This Isnât Just Music⌠This Is an Experience
We donât press play, we host, lead, and elevate your entire celebration.
From your grand entrance to the final song, every moment is strategically crafted, flawlessly executed, and uniquely YOU.
â High-energy hosting that keeps the night flowing
â Seamless timeline coordination with our award winning planning app (so you donât have to stress)
â Expert music curation that fills the dance floor, ALL night
â A vibe that matches your vision, not a cookie-cutter playlist
đ Four Decades of Proven Excellence
Founded in 1984 by veteran DJ Doug Stempfley, Upbeats DJs brings decades of real wedding experience to your day.
Our team?
đĽ Hand-selected professionals
đĽ Skilled entertainers, not just DJs
đĽ Masters at reading crowds and creating unforgettable moments
đŻ Your Wedding. Your Way. Period.
No cheesy gimmicks. No awkward skits. No âDJ in the cornerâ energy.
Instead, you get:
⨠A personalized planning experience
⨠One-on-one collaboration with your DJ
⨠A rock-solid system that ensures nothing is missed
We take your vision and turn it into a once-in-a-lifetime celebration.
đ Take It to the Next Level...Want that WOW factor?
We offer:
⨠Elegant up-lighting & immersive effects
⨠Dancing on a Cloud
⨠Photo booths & custom enhancements
⨠COâ Club Cannon & high-energy party effects
Whether you want elegant and classy or full-on nightclub energy, we deliver.
đĽ The Bottom Line
If you want a wedding that feels average⌠weâre not your DJ.
If you are looking for a budget DJ... just swipe left!
But if you want:
â A packed dance floor
â A stress-free experience
â A celebration that people NEVER forget
đ Upbeats DJs is your team.
đ Letâs Make Magic Happen
Your date matters. Your experience matters. YOU matter.
đ˛ Reach out now to schedule your consultation, because the best dates go fast.
Upbeats DJs
Expect more. You deserve it.
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Meet the team
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- Doug (DJ Doug)Event Host - DJ - Upbeats DJs Owner/OperatorSince 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.
- Shaun (DJ Sutle)Event Host - DJDJ Sutle 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.
- Jermaine (DJ Hollywood)Event Host - DJDJ Hollywood brings big personality and skill to a wedding Celebration. He has a vast level of skill on the 1's and 2' and a mad mixologist.
- Anthony (DJ Airbourne)Event Host - DJIn 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.
- Christian (DJ MakingNoyz)Event Host - 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.
- Terrance (DJ Dorse)Event Host - DJTerrance is part of the Upbeats DJs team while holding down a full family and running his own personal DJ Business that is very successful. So why have him on Upbeats DJs team? Well skill and talent is key and DJ Dorse wants to share his skillz everywheređ
- Roger (DJ Big Rog)Event Host - 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.
- MannyBilingual Event Host - DJManny 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
- JoshEvent 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.
- DamienEvent 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.
- MikeEvent Host - DJDJ 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.
- AviousEvent Host - DJAvious works with Upbeats DJs and is also the 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.
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0191 reviews
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Upbeats DJs provide outstanding, professional, and personable service from planning through the reception. Theyâre responsive, organized, and coordinate well with vendors while handling ceremony audio and timeline changes. Clients praised their music selection, ability to read the crowd, keep the dance floor full, and create a fun, seamless wedding experience.Review photos
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Abby L
5.0
3/03/2026
Doug and Anthony are the best! From start to finish, they made the entire process feel like a breeze. Anthony did an INCREDIBLE job as our DJ and Iâd recommend him to anyone who wa...
nts their wedding to have smooth transitions, hype introductions, and a 10/10 MC! He worked with us to create a playlist of all the songs we wanted, and he followed through all night long! He also checked in with us multiple times throughout the night to make sure we were happy or see if we needed anything. We got so many compliments on our DJ and our music at our reception. We couldnât have had a better experience working with Anthony and Upbeats DJs. Iâd highly recommend!
Alcy B
5.0
12/02/2025
Upbeats Dj was easy to work, responsive and communicative, and gave us a beautiful wedding night to remember. Doug was great in setting things up, and working with DJ Jermaine for ...
the event, we were very pleased with how he DJâed the music, and how he took the time to prepare to play Arabic music for our wedding we requested. He knew how to set a vibe, reset the floor, and keep the good times going. This wasnât your cookie cutter DJ experience, and that made all the difference.
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Grace N
5.0
11/14/2025
I highly recommend Upbeat DJ! Doug made it so easy for us to meet when we needed and helped guide us through the music process for our big day, not to mention his all-around fun pe...
rsonality! His efficiency and professionalism ensured that our big day went without a hitch. As a bride who worried about every detail, this was truly what made Upbeat DJ stand out.
Kaylee H
5.0
11/12/2025
I can not express what an amazing job Shaun did at providing exceptional service for my wedding Day. I knew from the moment I met him that I wanted to hire him, and he came; he con...
quered; and left me in total AWE. He was always there if I had questions, and offered great suggestions that made the night flow like the wine in Greece. I highly recommend using this company, and I extremely suggest booking with Shaun. I can not thank him enough, he was truly the best. âĄ
Vy M
5.0
10/22/2025
Hiring Upbeats DJs LLC (Doug or Christian) was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day! From start to finish, they were professional, energetic, and completely in tun...
e with the vibe we wanted for the night.
Our guests had an amazing time, and many of them commented on how great the music was. Whether it was the cocktail hour, dinner music, or the full-blown dance party, everything flowed perfectly.
If youâre looking for a DJ whoâs talented, easy to work with, and knows how to throw an unforgettable party, look no further than Upbeats DJs LLC (Doug or Christian). We couldnât have asked for a better experience!
Lexi H
5.0
10/15/2025
Shaun absolutely killed it at our ceremony and reception. Even through a few technical difficulties he kept his cool and kept our party going late into the night! Will recommend th...
rough and through to anyone!Â
Emily L
5.0
9/25/2025
Doug was absolutely amazing from start to finish! He was quick to answer any questions I had and made the planning process so smooth. He was very accommodating in what we wanted an...
d envisioned for the night. The night went perfectly & he played the exact vibe of music that we were going for! I would highly recommend using Doug for your DJ!
Vicki T
5.0
6/29/2025
Doug was very professional with a great personality. The music he provided was wonderful and his guidance throughout our reception was much appreciated. He helped to make the event...
fun for all who attended. We highly recommend his organization.
Alexus C
5.0
6/23/2025
Great experience with Upbeats DJ! We had Doug and he took great care of us and helping plan our day! The meeting and planning process was smooth and while we did meet with another ...
DJ company; Upbeats won us over with not just the history of their business but the personal touches they go out of their way to include. On our special day, everything was set up quick and audio was provided at our ceremony space since we had cicada background noise. Upbeats DJ is really good about asking what kind of experience you want for you and your guests. Doug was energetic and positive throughout the whole process and on the day of brought the energy I think every good DJ needs to have to have a killer party!
Cheyenne P
5.0
6/22/2025
DJ Doug was wonderful to work with throughout our wedding planning! The app to customize our wedding songs in order of the timeline was easy to use and collaborate in. Doug helped ...
keep the wedding lively for our guests when we stepped out for pictures. He also had an âupbeatâ attitude when making announcements and engaging with the crowd, such as the bearly wed game. We are so happy with Dougâs work for our wedding!!!
Lindsey B
5.0
6/19/2025
Jordan was the best DJ ever. He was extra friendly and helpful leading up to our wedding and played a great mix that we worked on together and read the vibe perfectly during our re...
ception. He had friends and family dancing who I've never seen dance before. Plus, Jordan was so chill. He ended up joining my Groomsmen and I before the ceremony just to hang out when we had some down time.
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 06/19/2025
Thank you, you are so kind and we love hearing about the fun you had. Best wishes!
Madison J
5.0
6/09/2025
Chad was awesome! Super friendly, very timely, and made the flow of the night great! We enjoyed him a lot, and the music was great. Did wonderful during the ceremony as well.
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 06/19/2025
It was our pleasure to host you big day!
Julissa B
5.0
6/02/2025
We loved having Upbeats DJs, specifically DJ Shaun, at our wedding! Both DJ Doug and Shaun were very helpful and communicative leading up to the wedding day. DJ Shaun did an amazin...
g job and we had a great night!!! Would definitely recommend đ he also just sent me a video recap of our night which was lovely to see!
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 06/19/2025
DJ Shaun raved about you celebration. So happy you all had a blast. We love share DJ persp...
ective media with our clints toođ
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!
Response from Upbeats DJs LLC on 06/20/2025
DJ Doug is the best in Cincinnati and has created a huge following here at Upbeats DJs. It...
is so great to hear that your celebration and experience with us was fantastic. Here's to many years of great memories.
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.
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% re...
commend 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 schedu...
le!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. Communicat...
ion 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 th...
orough 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 entertain...
ed 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 a...
nd 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 an...
d 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 al...
ways 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. Ve...
ry 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 m...
ade 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 he...
lpful. 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. H...
e 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, a...
nd 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 r...
emarkable. 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 Dou...
g 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 dancin...
g. 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 rec...
ommend 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 unhapp...
y 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 w...
as 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 aff...
ord, 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 t...
hank 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
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