We married in October, 2012 and used Carcano DJ Audio Visual & Lighting for:
1) DJ
2) Lighting (Uplights, Dance Floor & Gobo)
3) Chairs (Chivari)
4) Flooring (White Dance Floor)
As a quick summary, everything came out spectacularly and we couldn't have been happier! Mike, Jason, Stefani and the entire team really went above and beyond our expectations! For those interested, I have provided the details below.
With about 2 months left to go before our wedding, we were still scrambling to find a DJ (originally I was just going to have my iTunes plugged in and have someone manage that but am I glad my wife talked me out of it!) and luckily stumbled across Mike Carcano and his team through the "Preferred Vendor" list of our venue. We scheduled an appointment right away and they were very accommodating as they were happy to meet with us in their offices after work hours.
We met Mike that evening, and my first impression was that he came off a bit "Sales-ish" (after all, this is a Sales business) but after spending more time with him, I realize he is genuine and just wants the best for you on your special day. A lot of the recommendations he had for us (Gobo Lighting, White Dance Floor, etc.), I was hesitant on at first, but I'm so glad that I followed his instincts as these little touches really made the night that much more beautiful.
In terms of pricing, we were able to negotiate a price I thought was beyond fair (I think in part is because he owns so much of the equipment already, but I also believe it was because he really wanted us to have the best and was willing to work with our budget to make it happen).
Throughout the process, we exchanged tons of E-mails. Mike or Stefani were always extremely prompt in replying to our numerous questions and demands. We also met in their office a couple more times and again, they were always willing to accommodate our schedule and offered to meet as many times as we needed to feel comfortable.
On the actual day of, Jason was our DJ and Stefani was running things behind the scenes. Needless to say, everything came off perfectly and we received so many compliments from our guests regarding the ambiance.
Most importantly, Mike and his team were VERY respectful of all our wishes. They played ALL the music we requested and were even very supportive in incorporating some geeky elements we wanted to use to personalize the wedding. Furthermore, we had an extremely tight schedule and they did a fabulous job of staying on top of it as well as being flexible to numerous changes throughout the night. And as a surprise thank you gift to us, they even burnt copies of all the wonderful music from the night so we will always have those as a keepsake!
Overall, I could not recommend Mike and his team enough!!! They were professional but at the same time made you feel so warm and welcomed, it was as if you were all close friends or family. They offered an amazing price for the quality and amount of service they provided. And finally, they are a local family business that sincerely cares about their customers. My only regret is that this is a once in a lifetime event (hopefully!) but I will definitely be looking to use them for any future party I have and I will never stop recommending them to friends and family!
To Mike, Stefani and Jason: THANK YOU for helping to make the most important day of our lives a little more beautiful, magical and memorable. read more