I award DJ Dais five stars, yet... Five stars? Inadequate. DJ Dais' review deserves to go to eleven stars if only ten were possible (as the old joke from 'Spinal Tap' goes). Why? Because that's what you get when you hire Tustin, California's DJ Dais - you get a show that goes to eleven on all fronts. Fantastic work of the highest grade.
My fiancee and I had quite the logistical challenge on our hands: we live in the metro Washington DC area and were planning a wedding on the West Coast, where she's from - both a traditional Vietnamese Tea Ceremony and a vows ceremony later that day held in the hangar of a vintage aircraft museum, with the reception held in the adjoining room.
We contacted DJ Dais and explained the situation. He was as cool and professional as they come (special note: unlike many of his competitors, DJ Dais makes it very very easy to figure out just how much $$ you will spend on your event, what you are paying for, and what equipment/setup will come with this package, as most of this info is posted right on his website. As he so aptly puts it "because you don't have time to email every DJ for their pricing" -- this separates DJ Dais from the pretenders).
We had two challenges, one setting up audio in a airplane hangar (not the typical A/V challenge associated with a banquet hall, etc) and two lighting and A/V setup in the adjoining room for dinner, dancing, etc.
DJ Dais is a professional and an innovator - when he discovered the reception room was a display space for antique aircraft, as well as a space, he came up with great lighting and setup for the space which really made things pop. We worked with him flawlessly, by email, to work out details on space, where power outlets would be, where the projector screen was located and the optimal place for the dance floor.
He was also able to accommodate a curve ball (and surprise for the bride and guests): myself and my officiant followed the speeches with - a song. We just needed one mic for our voices and instruments, and DJ Dais made the switch work fantastically, with no feedback or other issues.
And, the music: As a professional, DJ dais appreciated the clear direction and style we had in mind. I worked to come up with a setlist broken down by time frame - cocktail hour, dinner, speeches events, and then dancing - and he helped fill in the gaps. He seamlessly wove the various styles we had at play, from classic jazz and R&B, to 70s Funk, to 1980s New Wave, and even classic country. Believe me when I say, DJ Dais is a master of the art of turntables and can make anything flow. "Get Up Offa That Thing" let everyone know it was time to get down. Black Eyed Peas "Pump It" flowed into Dick Dale's "Misrlou" got everyone on the floor. Flow and style, with ease. Digable Planets to Tammy Wynette's "Stand By Your Man" into Ariana Grande's "Break Free" - how is this possible you say? Not only is it possible, it was masterful.
Months later, we still get comments from people telling us how much fun they had that night, and DJ Dais was inseparable from our Big Night's success. We both commend his services to you - why mess with the rest, when you can have the best?
Sincerely,
Marc and Lana
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