Having the right DJ at your wedding can make or break your night and Raffi absolutely crushed it! I've worked in the event industry for almost 15 years at this point and Raffi's expertise and professionalism exceeded his reputation. It can be tough to read the vibes in the room and know when to switch up the beats and Raffi absolutely delivered keeping the dance floor PACKED all night! His diverse ability to go from 90 electronic to 80s pop to Middle Eastern mixes to 2000s rock songs had everyone from all ages out there having a blast! A ton of guests at our wedding commented on how well Raffi did which speaks volumes of his ability to keep everyone engaged and energetic which can be tough based on other events we've been to. We also decided to go with Raffi for the lighting and at our first look, our jaws dropped at how well he did at transforming the room into the perfect atmosphere for our special day! We cannot recommend Raffi enough and are looking for another excuse to have him MC our next event! Thanks again! read more

Raffi did a great job dj'ing my wedding in April. He was super easy to work with- attentive, great communicating and paid attention to detail. He also did a great job with the uplighting. A must hire! read more

DJ Raffi was excellent! He met with us on several occasions within the 2 weeks prior to the wedding to finalize everything and make sure we were comfortable with the flow of events and song selection. Also he was very responsive to e-mails which was greatly appreciated and even provided wedding timeline suggestions, as he is very experienced and knowledgable. For the reception, I didn't provide too many specific song suggestions for dancing. The songs he chose for the reception were awesome - though we had selected a few slow songs for the reception, he read the vibe of the room and pivoted by instead playing only dancing music. This was exactly what was needed and made for such a fun night as we danced the entire night. read more

DJ Raffi was terrific at our venue! He has a real feel for the dance floor, and transformed the space with great lighting. Very friendly and welcoming, and came out early to work with us on the space and what we were looking for with the crowd. He knows just when to light up the crowd and get them moving, and we especially loved the vibe he created while folks were milling around, gathering and chatting. Very happy with choosing Raffi. Professional and friendly; we would book him again without hesitation! read more

We wanted a dance party and that's exactly what we got! I felt guilty for not spending enough time with my guests, I was on the dance floor all night! We've seen Raffi at other weddings and knew that he was who we would want if we ever got married! He has a wonderful presence, he's professional, kind, up to date on the music scene. An absolute pleasure! Highly recommend him. read more

Raffi was great! He had to deal with very little direction, last minute requests, competing play lists and a cranky location supervisor but he was still able to get everyone out on the dance floor and we are talking people across multiple generations here. Highly recommend him to any event that requires people to get out on the dance floor and party. He came by to pre-inspect the place made subtle lighting recommendations and make the place look and sound great! read more

DJ Raffi was adequate. The good points are his prices were reasonable, he showed up to our wedding on time, and he played music at a good volume (which was actually very important for our venue, Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary). He also made a nice little photo slideshow set to a French cover of our first dance song, and that was a nice bonus that we weren't expecting. However, at 9:30pm the night before our 11am wedding, my husband got a phone call. Although we had sent Raffi the music file for our processional music days before at his request (we told him the title over 6 weeks before), he either did not open the file until then, or did not notify us until then that it didn't work. It possibly makes it worse that he has since insisted that he could not have notified us any sooner, and that the alternative, in his mind, was that he not notify us at all (his words: "Wouldn't you agree that it was better to reach out to you, however late, than disappointing you on your wedding day?"). Other issues: it was hard to get him to reply to e-mails (or even phone calls) asking if he had everything he needed from us, which my husband started sending 6 weeks prior to the event date. We requested that the best man give his toast mid-meal (he had a small baby to take care of, and we wanted him to eat) -- Raffi called him up for his toast before we even sat down. We requested mostly 70's/80's/90's rock -- Raffi's second song was "In the Mood", to which only two people danced, and he has referred to this as "well-received". His assistant almost played the wrong song for my bouquet toss, but, to his credit, did fix it before anyone else noticed. Also be aware that he will expect you, a caterer, or a wedding planner to tell him when to do things like the bouquet toss and the first dance -- I did not know this, and assumed he would follow the itinerary he asked us to make. I honestly don't know what the standard protocol is, but either way, it's not an issue if you know ahead of time. Did our guests notice? Nope -- the groom rectified the processional music situation the night before, the best man showed grace under pressure, "In the Mood" was quickly switched to Michael Jackson (and I thankfully have two swing dancing friends), no one knew what song I'd asked for for my bouquet toss, and between my mom, the caterer, my maid of honor, and me, everything happened at a reasonable pace. I can't, however, recommend anyone who -- for any reason -- cannot take the time to check that an important file is functional until nearly 12 hours before an event as big as a wedding, and who would even consider it an option not to rectify such a glitch at all. The basic lack of response to our various communications over several weeks beforehand isn't desirable, either. Finally, I'd like to add that I originally had a more colorful, hyperbolic review (typical of Yelp, I'd say) of DJ Raffi, and then received an e-mail from him (and a number of other responses, all of which read like cross-posts between unnecessaryquotes.com and passiveaggressivenotes.com) asking that I change it. I have obliged and have not changed any facts, but made the review in cooler language -- which, on its own, is a reasonable request. However, since it took me a few days to compose a thoughtful response (I am a PhD student and a tad busy), we received another e-mail from him before I could send anything... requesting a response within a few days before he would be "taking further action". The "further action" was never specified, but it's hard to take a deadline seriously from someone who never even responded at all to more than half of the e-mails and phone calls we sent to him. read more

Raffi is AMAZING!!!!!!! He created the most beautiful atmosphere with lighting and filled it with just the right blend of funky, eclectic music. Everything he did was done perfectly. The dining hour volume was perfect. Speakers were presented flawlessly, everything was cued on time and seamlessly. Best of all, the dance floor was packed the whole night- he has this amazing ability to read the crowd and give them just what they want! Raffi truly went above and beyond- he spoiled us rotten and even had a special surprise for us the night of the wedding! He made us feel like he was genuinely happy for us and honored to be a part of the day, and that was so incredibly special to us. If you want a DJ that will give you not only what you want but what you NEED to make your wedding a PARTY that your guests will remember, look no further than Raffi! read more

DJ Raffi was great to work with, had excellent recommendations, and led to a really, really fun reception! My friends and family are still saying it was the best wedding they ever went to. Book him with no hesitation at all! read more

DJ Raffi helped me out in a very last-minute situation. He was very accommodating despite the late notice on my part. He did a wonderful job on lights and music, and was quick to respond to any emails I sent to him with updates. I'm so glad that I was able to find someone who was in our price range and so professional!! read more

​We were referred to Raffi by a family member who had used his services many times. Our first appointment couldn't have gone any smoother, we discussed with him which genres of music we would like played at our wedding reception. He was very accommodating to all our requests, he also provided all the interior and exterior lighting for the venue and he even provided a dry ice machine to give a fog effect for our first dance. He is a perfectionist in all he did. Overall, Raffi met all our needs while providing a touch of class and professionalism. Sebouh and Annie read more

I don't have a broad enough vocabulary to properly praise DJ Raffi. He is a true professional in every way, from the ability to read his audience, to jump in wherever and whenever needed, to stay calm and go with the flow... to get EVERYONE up on their feet dancing, laughing and having the best time I have ever witnessed (effortlessly). I love this man, I am going to bring his name up at every chance I have. Raffi can make your event extraordinary. I rattled on about him for a full hour when I got home and am downloading music from the wedding today just to keep the dance party alive. (and Frankie is cool too :) This is a corner you cannot cut, a must have. read more

DJ Raffi was great! We used him for our wedding reception in July at the Boston Public Library and everything went off without a hitch. We met with him twice beforehand and gave him a detailed list of songs that we wanted. We wanted someone who would not talk into the microphone and "perform", but just play a great mix of songs to keep a wide range of ages out on the dance floor. DJ Raffi did just that. The dance floor was packed the whole night; in fact, before we could even finished going around to all the tables to say hello, the dance floor was so packed that we just gave up on the hellos and joined them! We also used Raffi for lighting, which was fabulous. He really knew the space and as lighting was not something I knew much about, I trusted him to make the right choice and he did. The room looked amazing and the crowd was having a ton of fun. I would definitely recommend Raffi, especially if you are using the BPL. I didn't have to worry about a thing! read more

This is s great company to work with. I had 2 events in 2 of my stores this past weekend. Both DJ's were professional and created a fun atmosphere for my employees and customers. Raffi was very accommodating and made the process of booking a breeze. Definitely will use this company again in the future. read more

Raffi is an amazing DJ - professionalism at its best. he know color schemes, he is artistic, creative and very professional. His respect for the clients wishlists and song list are always met and he knows how to read the karma in the room very well. Unique, Professional and extremely detailed is the best way to describe his services. He gets excited about each event he works and each one is unique and personal to him. Great Dj, beautiful lighting and sound system !! Overall A+++++ read more

Raffi was our DJ a few weeks ago at our wedding and he did an amazing job! Feedback from our guests was extremely positive. Great guy to work with and will do whatever is requested or asked of him from my experience. My husband and I were very pleased. He also included and brought with him extra equipment that was not expected. Thank you Raffi for the amazing work and we will both be sure to spread the word to anyone we know looking for a quality DJ. He may be at the higher end of the budget for some, but he is also bringing with him a professional side, many years of experience in the industry, and knowledge not only in the entertainment space but also in other parts of the wedding process and planning. read more

DJ Raffi did the music and uplighting for my wedding reception this past April and I couldn't have been more pleased with the results. From start to finish he was very professional. Anytime I had questions he was prompt and clear in his responses. We told him how we wanted the evening to progress and he delivered exactly that. He coordinated everything with the venue so I really didn't have to worry about anything. The dance floor was packed and many people complimented me on the music. He also added some uplighting to the reception hall that made it look fantastic. In the end we had a great time at our reception with minimal stress and we would recommend DJ Raffi to anyone looking to host an event. read more

DJ Raffi recently provided the lighting and music for a birthday/dance party and I can't compliment him enough! He was a pleasure to work with and provided just the right mix of music. As one guest put it, the dance floor was "on fire" all night and that's just what we'd hoped for. A+ recommendation for DJ Raffi! read more

Raffi was the perfect DJ for us. We wanted great dance music, but few announcements to be made throughout the night. Raffi did just what we asked for and he had all of the guests dancing throughout the night.. Raffi is the best DJ we have ever had and is the perfect DJ for your wedding or any other event! read more

DJ Raffi was the best DJ we could have ever asked for my wedding! He has many years of experience and has a variety of music, not only English but in other languages too. The uplighting & dance lighting in the ballroom were stunning and gave that "WOW" effect. He always listened to our requests and gave us suggestions on the flow of the wedding schedule. My husband and I are very pleased with his quality of work.. so were our guests & family. You will not be disappointed! Thanks Raffi for everything! :D read more

DJ Raffi gave us the personalized wedding experience we needed. We were looking for a DJ to be heard but not seen, to play our own playlist to which he happily obliged. Raffi took care of all the communication with the event organizer and made sure that everything was set up as needed. He is very kind and wants to make sure that his clients are satisfied. He is highly professional and comes with my highest recommendation. read more

They did an amazing job. Very professional. Loved the music and very creative with the lighting. Overall I was very impressed and have recommended to many people. read more

We were 99% ready to put a deposit down with DJ Raffi for DJ services and lighting, and we're happy we didn't. Raffi was not available to do our wedding, but highly recommended another DJ in his company, DJ Bob. After an initial meeting, in which Raffi did all the talking and DJ Bob sat pretty much silent and withdrawn, I walked away feeling hesitant. So I asked our wedding planner to ask Raffi for Bob's last name so I could search the internet for reviews prior to making the final decision. Next thing I know, I get a call from Raffi himself speaking down to me in a completely irrational and unprofessional manner about how I should trust my wedding planner and his recommendations and not question them. He went on and on about this and my attempt to rationalize with him went no where. He pretty much said, "this isn't going to work out." Well, we're thrilled it didn't and karma is something, because guess who DJ'ed the wedding we attended the week before our wedding? DJ BOB!!! We could not believe it. Needless to say, we felt bad for our friends, his performance was embarrassing at times...so many mistakes, including screeching feedback as the bride walked down the isle. Proof that there's aways something behind a irrational reaction and things happen for a reason. Our DJ was cheaper than what Raffi quoted and incredible!!! No regrets. read more