WE LOVE THIS MAN. Seriously, he is more than a DJ - his uncanny ability to anticipate EVERY detail is astounding. Lou is engaging, open minded, and beyond accommodating. We threw a lot of random requests at him, and not only did he "run with it" but actually delivered a better result than the original idea. When I initially began my search, I assumed that all DJs were the same. How hard could it be to queue up music on a laptop, right? Our first meeting DEFINED what a true professional this guy is. He took careful and thorough notes. Actually, A LOT OF NOTES, tapping away on his laptop as he was casually chatting with us about life, his philosophy on the industry, and asking specific questions about what we envisioned in terms of music for our BIG DAY. We talked at length not only about music but the tone of our wedding. I'm not a fan of obnoxious chatter from the DJ or MC in any event so it was important to us that the music provided the right ambience and energy. Our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception required different musical genres and he delivered it perfectly. In fact, guests remarked that they barely noticed the DJ but music surrounded us all evening. People were able to converse easily and there was a lot of crazy dancing throughout the night. Be prepared for a bit of homework in terms of filling out questionnaires and forms. Lou takes his craft seriously and this process enables him to "design & customize" the music for your evening. Don't worry - you will have plenty of time to complete it but don't procrastinate. That shit will stress you out once the wedding day approaches. On the day of the wedding, he coordinated seamlessly with the venue and our photographer. Rain was in the forecast and we weren't sure if the outdoor ceremony was going to happen. Thanks to his encouragement and support, everything flowed and the music was on cue, (even if I wasn't!). I walked faster than originally planned but he faded out the procession perfectly! Finally, I would say that as you continue to read his other reviews, BELIEVE the accolades. As a freelancer myself, I value quality, craftsmanship and service. Lou hits the mark on all three and we are so grateful to have found him. read more

When my husband and I began planning our wedding in 2019, one of the first things we talked about was choosing not to hire a DJ. We had been to so many weddings where the DJ makes themselves the center of everything, where they talk over the music, and end up being a big distraction. Once we postponed our wedding due to COVID, I thought better of that decision and I'm so glad I did! As soon as I contacted Lou, he got back to me (I'm pretty sure within the hour!) and we immediately began to click. DJ Lou worked with us every step of the way to understand our vision for the event, our style and music tastes, and importantly for us, aspects of wedding reception that we liked and didn't like. Lou was incredibly attentive during the planning process and made it easy to schedule appointments to talk about our song choices and schedule of events for our wedding day. I don't think it ever took Lou more than a day to get back to us, and he kept us on target with our other wedding planning as he sent key update emails to us at intervals approaching our wedding date. Lou was always willing to set up additional meetings to discuss and encouraged us to come to him with ANY wedding questions we had even if it wasn't about the music. On our big day, Lou arrived to the venue incredibly early to set up. He partnered partnered with our caterers and photographers to ensure everything was perfect. He even saved the day when the guitarist who played our ceremony was struggling to get an electrical hookup right at our outdoor venue! During our reception, Lou had the party going from minute one. He helped to set the mood and made sure that the music reflected the flow of the evening, with softer music to lead into dinner and toasts and the party jams we requested to kick off the actual dancing. Lou is attentive to detail and created the perfect atmosphere for our reception. I am so glad that I changed my mind and went with Lou. He is awesome and you will have the best time if you choose him for your event! read more

DJ Paris Creative is awesome!! My husband and I got married a few weeks ago and Lou was the DJ for our reception. From the first meeting, we knew he was the real deal- genuinely interested in making our event exactly what we envisioned and what we wanted. Lou was super helpful every step of the way- flexible and convenient schedule meetings, very quick responses to my numerous DJ and various wedding related emails, and assisted in planning the timing of the entire reception. The website DJ Paris Creative uses is extremely user friendly and was a great help in planning every aspect of our reception. I am a somewhat anxious person, but by the time our wedding day came, we knew it was so well planned out that we had no worries and just enjoyed the day (as we should but I have heard a lot of brides said was not the case for their own weddings). We chose the professionals we did for reason, right?!?! We had a mix of ages and interests at the reception, and we decided to be selfish (as we should be) and play the music we wanted played. Lou was excellent and kept the cocktail hour exactly as imagined with our music choices, he cut the music at perfect times (for a bride who actually doesn't like to be the center of attention for the beginning dances), and his professionalism the entire time was definitely worth mentioning. Lou was so good at checking in with us (seeing if we are enjoying our selves, things that had to be changed at a moments notice, and keeping us up to speed on necessities) while almost not existing and promoting the day to almost run seamlessly without the DJ taking the spotlight (the biggest pet peeve of my husband and I). Added bonus- no hidden fees, completely spells out the prices on his website and quite affordable. I cannot rave enough about DJ Paris Creative (Lou) and would definitely recommend him for your next special event! read more

DJ Lou was the DJ for our November 2024 wedding and he is the absolute best! Lou came extremely highly recommended from our venue and, after working with him, we know why! Our venue manager said he acted like a second coordinator, and she was absolutely correct! Lou worked with us through every step of the wedding process, including the ceremony and reception music, and lighting. He was incredibly communicative, knowledgeable, and willing to turn our special requests (including our somewhat all-over-the-place genre requests) into reality! Every part of the planning process with Lou was so easy and comfortable. Lou also went above and beyond on the day of our wedding. He was so attentive and consistently checking in with us to see how we were doing-and reminding us to eat and take in the day! Lou is meticulous about his work and it really showed; he knew exactly how to move us seamlessly through the night, and really knew exactly what songs would get (and keep) everyone on the dance floor. It was important to us that our dance floor was full all night and Lou was THE reason why that happened. But our favorite part was Lou designing a pop-punk segment of the reception near the end, where our millennial friends were able to dance and have fun with nostalgic songs. We've come to refer to it as our "pop-punk power hour." It was the best part of the night! We even had several guests comment to us during the reception that our playlist was "the best they've ever heard at a wedding." Lou also loved our request to use a certain song that was special to many of our guests as a cap-off to the night. We will always remember all of our friends dancing to "Born to Run" at the end of our wedding. Honestly, you should just book him! He's the absolute best! read more

We did not know we needed Lou, but we needed Lou, and so do you. We know that every one of his reviews follows this thread, and are now happy to add to the tapestry of effortless professionalism and FUN that is the DJ Paris Experience. As so many couples, we set out to plan an event that represented us with as much DIY flair as possible. Not only did Lou respect that vision, he rolled with us as it changed and evolved, right through the party itself. Lou builds a framework around you to give your event the structure it needs, (and all events do need at least *some*,) but builds it with enough flex to respond in real time to the energy your guests and you yourselves bring to the day. He was constantly moving, vibe checking every corner of the room, and adjusting accordingly while projecting the utmost calm and ease throughout the party. And, lest we forget, the equipment. Everything is absolutely top of the line. We were married in the middle of a field with no electricity- no problem. We were fitted with professional tour mics that let us speak without worrying about people being able to hear, and our processional songs wafted in as if the woods were singing them. Back under the tent, happy conversation worked in tandem with bumping tracks, a feat of sonic engineering that we still don't quite understand. Lou worked in speeches totally seamlessly. His lighting seemed to emanate from the air itself and accented the florals perfectly. That's it. We're blissfully exhausted after the weekend, but could not wait to leave this testimony in the hopes that other couples/party planners will make the same decision we did. read more

Paris Creative/Lou was a pleasure to work with from the beginning. The website made our song selection process fun and easy. The execution of our picks were perfect. Lou has a way of reading the crowd which made our wedding a great time for all! Lou was great to work with from the very beginning. I am a fussy person with lots of questions and he always handled everything with a great positive attitude and a smile. We had 2 meetings before the event and we could have had more if that was my request. Lou was always available and willing to answer questions and give suggestions. His response time to emails is immediate! On the day of the wedding we had a ceremony location and a separate reception location, Lou pulled in an extra helper to make that happen, along with equipment to add the element of music to every minute of our special day. I typically find DJ's (radio DJ's specifically) to be annoying, pushy, arrogant - Lou is the opposite of all that. He is kind and easy to get along with. I would 120% recommend Paris Creative to anyone planning a wedding or party. In fact I hope to use Lou for future family events! read more

When planning our wedding, we wanted to be sure that the day was fun, festive, and all about celebrating with family and friends. We wanted the music to bring people together and were looking for a DJ who would use the music to get people excited. Paris Creative did this exactly- using his subtle MC style to make the big announcements and make sure everything stayed on course, while letting the music speak for itself. We had a full dance floor the entire night and almost couldn't get people to go home! Lou was easy to work with throughout the whole process (we were 600 miles away!), used a great computer program to keep us all on the same page, coordinated with our venue well, and made sure that all our big moments had the perfect soundtrack. He even came early to make sure that if we needed a back up sound system, he would be there to provide it. We couldn't be more thrilled with Paris Creative and recommend Lou so highly to anyone who is in need of a DJ! Our guests are still raving! You won't be disappointed! read more

My husband and I selected Lou as the DJ for our wedding reception and were very pleased with the decision! Lou was incredibly helpful and patient in our planning process. We had a busy schedule and Lou was more than willing to work with us via phone calls, email and face-to-face meetings when we could find time. He helped us figure out important details about the reception that we hadn't even thought of and was truly an asset for our planning purposes. He even created a special extended version of Pachebel's Canon for our ceremony processional. Day of, he arrived early to set up and was really low key until we needed him. He managed the music well, keeping our combination of music genres flowing smoothly. He kept our reception on schedule and transitioned it into a family-friendly dance that people are still talking about! Overall, we were quite impressed with Paris Creative and would select his services again in a heartbeat. read more

Let me just say...you want DJ Lou as your DJ. From our first phone call to the moment the wedding ended DJ Lou was professional, unbelievably helpful, and talented. He asked what songs we wanted to play, what songs we didn't want to play, and asked a bunch of great questions that we didn't even think of! He even helped me get my shoes on! He was great at communicating with us, our event coordinator and our photographer to make sure the timing of everything was done seamlessly. Most important part is that he knew exactly the right volume for the music while we were eating and during cocktail hour so that our guests could talk to each other. Just as importantly, DJ Lou knew the procedure and schedule of the wedding and was a huge help in guiding us through the formal dances, speeches, cake cutting, etc... We made a ton of great decisions that lead to a great wedding, but DJ Lou was probably the best one! Thanks again, DJ Lou!!! read more

We hired Lou as our DJ and emcee for a 5/2019 wedding in upstate NY. From the getgo, Lou put us at complete ease in terms of planning and executing the fun at our event; he scheduled a series of check-ins, encouraged us to fill out forms (in his impressive online system) noting requests, must-plays, do-not plays, and special songs, and he made sure to coordinate with the other folks involved in our wedding so everyone was on the same page. The result was a dance floor that our guests refused to leave, including an impromptu 25-minute dance session that happened before dinner was even served. (Lou also mic'd our ceremony, which was a completely different location and acoustic environment than our reception.) Ultimately, I can't recommend Lou highly enough! He is extremely technically proficient, has encyclopedic musical knowledge, and really takes the time to get to know (and eventually impress!) his clients. read more

We cannot say enough good things about Lou Paris' DJ service. From the moment we contacted him to the end of our wedding he provided a five-star service. He immediately returned e-mails, was gracious with his time meeting in person multiple times before the wedding. He created an online system for organizing your event that you can sign in to and tweak at your convenience, he was professional and fun at the wedding reception and played bangers that got the entire wedding crowd into the event, not just a niche group or two. He was personable, easy to work with, and all around exactly the guy you'd want DJ'ing your wedding. I will recommend Paris Creative to anyone that needs a DJ for any event, not just a wedding. Five starts through and through. Amber and Rich Gunn 8/11/18 read more

DJ Lou is a master of his craft and he clearly loves what he does. We've been lucky enough to not only attend a wedding where DJ Lou was the MC, but also to have him for our own wedding. DJ Lou went above and beyond his duty to really understand what we envisioned for our ceremony and reception. Then, when the special day came, he delivered the most epic experience, all while carrying a wonderful, calming, and uplifting energy. Leading up to and during our wedding we felt so supported by Lou, which meant a lot. We felt like we were in the best of hands from start to finish and he did nothing but confirm that the whole time. We're so thankful we were able to have him for our wedding. We couldn't recommend him any more highly. Thank you DJ Lou!! read more

Lou DJed our wedding at Red Maple Vineyard and absolutely knocked it out of the park. From the moment we started working with him, Lou was detail-oriented, had great energy and immediately put us at ease. The care and expertise he puts into his work was so clear throughout the planning process and our wedding day. From ensuring the officiant and groom were properly mic-ed up, to timing the music just perfectly, to expertly mixing so many fun songs throughout the evening - we felt so lucky to have Lou guiding the way. He cares about the bigger picture AND the little details, which is such a special combination. We had so much fun thanks to the soundtrack and coordination Lou provided for our big day. Don't hesitate to book him for yours! read more

I cannot recommend DJ Lou enough and feel so lucky he was available to help us. He not only did a truly terrific job DJing at our wedding but he made the event significantly easier for me -- me being an extremely stressed out and confused bride. With all his expertise, Lou gave us tons of great advice and offered ways he could assist (my now husband jokingly describes him as our ad hoc wedding planner). He was astonishingly fast to respond to any of our questions, extremely helpful with his offerings of music suggestions and ways to assist during our event, and overall was just a great, honest and nice guy. Thank you so much, Lou! It was such a pleasure. I hope our paths cross again. Nina read more

There are so many wonderful things to say about our experience with Lou! He is extremely professional and organized. He listens to you and go above and beyond to accommodate your needs! He has an incredible large knowledge of music and that really came through in our wedding since we had a very diverse crowd. Lou exceeded our expectations! He played everything we would have wanted and more. So many of our guests came to us praising the music. My husband and I wanted to make sure three things stood out in our wedding, food, drinks and music. We were so happy that Lou delivered on the music. Thank you Lou for everything and I could not recommend him more! You will not be disappointed. read more

DJ Lou is the best! Highly recommended! It was clear he took great care in ensuring his set was aligned with the vibe of our wedding (in our case, it was California-themed; we live in L.A. but had to have the wedding back home in NY). He did this by encouraging us to have a couple pre-planning sessions with him leading up to the date. On the day of, several of our friends and family members raved about how fun his set was, going so far as to say that it was the best music they'd ever heard at a wedding reception! He also gave us some helpful unsolicited advice around how to manage all the stress, anxiety, and excitement that came with planning our wedding. Many thanks to DJ Lou! read more

Lou did a fantastic job in all the areas that mattered to us. He was generous with his time in the weeks leading up to our wedding, and went above and beyond in terms of responsiveness and communication during the planning stages. On our big day, Lou couldn't have been more helpful and personable, making this stressed out groom feel at all times that the music was in expert hands, emcee cues, transitions in mood and toast introductions delivered perfectly, and that whenever we needed to zig or zag, we could turn to Lou and he would adapt without missing a beat. Lou delivered the goods, and I don't hesitate for a moment to give him my heartiest recommendation. read more

From the very first meeting Lou paid attention to what we wanted. He asked all the right questions and left nothing to chance. He was professional, courteous, attentive yet not overbearing. He even offered to call my caterer when they didn't arrive as scheduled. The music was right on point. Welcome reception, ceremony, cocktail hour and reception went better than we could ever have imagined. We spoke about what he would provide and he delivered. We couldn't have asked for anything more. Even his method of payment was simple. Lou is a true professional, a pleasure to work with. read more

DJ Lou was professional, calm, attentive, accommodating, helpful, and focused!! All of our family & friends raved about how great of a job he did at my wedding and we completely agree!! He coordinated very well with the photographer & catering company making sure everything went smooth. He knows how to feel a crowds energy while still playing the style of music we requested. From beginning to end, Lou was very quick to respond to questions we had, gave us wedding planning tips, and was a genuinely kind human! I would hire Lou again in a heart beat!! Thank you Lou!! read more