We LOVED having DJ Gumbeaux MC and DJ our wedding. Throughout the whole process, he brought so much energy and experience, which helped us get all of the little details on point. Before the wedding day, these are just a few things he did: talked to our wedding party on how they were incorporated into our unique ceremony; called our officiant to make sure all cues were perfect at the ceremony; mixed our first dance song; walked through the script during our reception; went through our dance playlist and talk us through how he'd decide what to play. On the day of, we wanted a high-energy wedding, and he matched exactly what we wanted. He had a great, live banter with our officiant, the cues for the ceremony + reception were on point, and he hyped up the guests all night. At the end of the night, he kept the dance floor moving! He read the crowd to take the set in a direction they loved while still making sure to get to our must plays. These are just some of the big things he did, but it's his attention to the small details that really made our wedding run so smoothly. We had a perfect wedding day, and we couldn't imagine our perfect day with anyone else. Thank You Magnolia Rhapsody! read more

We couldn't have asked for a better DJ for our wedding. From the very beginning, he was incredibly organized and professional, with multiple planning meetings that kept us on track and completely stress-free. He even created a custom mix of our wedding song, which was such a special touch and meant a lot to us. Beyond his professionalism, he was genuinely a pleasure to work with -- great energy, easy to talk to, and someone we truly enjoyed spending time with throughout the process. On the day of the wedding, everything ran smoothly and effortlessly thanks to him. He kept the entire event organized and flowing perfectly. The dance party was an absolute highlight. We received so many compliments from our guests about how fun and energetic it was -- people are still talking about it. If you're looking for a DJ who is talented, prepared, personable, and makes your wedding day feel easy and unforgettable, we cannot recommend him enough. read more

DJ Gumbeaux was PHENOMENAL. We had such a wonderful experience. He was so personable, taking us through the rundown of what to expect on our wedding day - guiding us where we needed it - taking the time to get to know us so he could make awesome recommendations and bring our vision for music together. We had an intimate wedding (~40) people and the music was always bumping with the family dancing the night away which was exactly what we wanted. He kept the party going infusing all of the musical tastes we threw his way with generational, kpop, country, group dancing you name it. He didn't just kill it during the reception, he MC'd and handled all the cueing for the live strings trio ceremony music, guided guests with instructions on timeline, and handled kicked off the fun during dinner. His fun presence and personality were the vibe we wanted for our wedding and he DELIVERED! read more

I have worked with Beau for more than 15 years as a wedding coordinator, and he has always been my absolute favorite DJ in Seattle. This was the first time I finally got to have him for one of my own family weddings -- my son's -- and he exceeded every expectation. There truly is no one like him. His energy is epic, infectious, and completely transforms the room. The dance floor was packed the entire night, which is no easy task with guests of all ages and music tastes. Beau has an incredible gift for blending genres seamlessly so that everyone feels included and nobody wants to sit down. Beyond the music, he reads the crowd better than anyone I've ever seen and knows exactly how to keep the momentum going from the first song to the last. Both professionally and personally, I feel so honored to work alongside him in the wedding industry, and even more honored that he was part of such an important day for our family. If you want a full dance floor and the best party of your life, Beau is your person. read more

Magnolia Rhapsody and DJ Gumbeaux were absolutely phenomenal at our wedding! From the start, Beaux's big personality and energy matched ours perfectly. He wasn't just pressing play, he was actually mixing, scratching, and creating the soundtrack that kept the dance floor alive all night. Throughout the entire day, Beaux set the perfect vibe for each moment, from the ceremony to the reception. He handled everything seamlessly, providing uplights, outdoor speaker setups, and professional mic-ing for our officiant. He also gave cues and guidance that made the ceremony flow effortlessly. As an MC, Beaux kept the mood joyful and engaging without ever taking the spotlight away from us. He and his assistant were also incredibly tactful and classy when it came to helping manage guests who may have partied a little too hard. We really appreciated how well he worked with our venue and photographer, plus his proactive check-ins leading up to the big day. Although there were times during the planning that email communication was spotty, overall we were able to plan a great event together. He was on time, organized, and clearly loves what he does. We also loved that Magnolia Rhapsody is openly pro-LGBTQ. It meant so much to work with vendors who share our values. If you want a DJ who brings skill, professionalism, personality, and big heart to your celebration, DJ Gumbeaux is the one. read more

Cho and Gumbeaux created an unforgettable wedding experience for us. From day 1 we immediately fell in love with their energy, professionalism, and willingness to work with us to find the perfect music + tone for the entire wedding. We originally went into this process thinking DJs were just curators for the dance floor - but they do SO MUCH MORE as the true backbone of the evening, and they met the moment so beautifully. Highly highly recommend. read more

We had a fantastic experience with Magnolia Rhapsody and couldn't be happier to have chosen them to DJ our wedding. DJ Gumbeaux was a phenomenal MC for our big day, and was a delight to work with from start to finish. His assistant also ensured everything ran smoothly on the day of, particularly with parent speeches. From our first call, they were friendly, positive, and so clear and on top of everything to help us understand what they needed from us and vice versa. Gumbeaux walked us through how the big day would run, got a feel from us about what our vibe was, and created custom mixes of some of our favorite songs to make the party feel the most like us. I felt so prepared before our wedding, especially because they thought of and then took care of all kind of small details (like putting lapel mics on our officiant, since both of us were wearing dresses). The mixes were awesome, the vibes were great, and Cho and Gumbeaux really knocked it out of the park. read more

We were going back and forth on if we should leave this review or not - we certainly don't wish poorly on anyone - but in the end, we thought it was important for other couples to know our experience. Magnolia Rhapsody completely ghosted us and we are still so bothered by this. We had a GREAT initial video call with them, they sent over a contract, we replied with a couple questions, and then... nothing. They just completely stopped responding out of nowhere. We were patient, we wrote again a few other times, we even apologized (even though we did nothing wrong). And they never ever wrote back. I had seen other couples leave similar reviews for Magnolia Rhapsody previously (they mysteriously disappear...), but it seems like we aren't the only people this company has ghosted. Planning a wedding is SO stressful, especially when it comes to finding a DJ since they can have such an impact on your wedding. For Magnolia Rhapsody to waste our time was completely unprofessional and so frustrating. We had to start the entire DJ interview process over, which takes time and energy, two things you don't have unlimited amounts of when planning a wedding! We do not recommend Magnolia Rhapsody and we hope other couples save themselves time and avoid the negative and stressful experience we went through. read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed Magnolia Rhapsody yet! Just wrapped up another call with Beaux about our annual holiday work party. This will be the 4th year in a row hiring him for our corporate event. He's always fun, always energetic and entertaining, and incredibly easy to work with. Our holiday parties usually have over 400 people of many different ages and backgrounds and we always see people dancing. No small feat! We first hired Beaux for our wedding a decade ago. When my team got put in charge of the annual party, I knew I could count on him to deliver again. Magnolia Rhapsody is fun, reliable, understanding and - most importantly - Beaux has an encyclopedic knowledge of music and an impeccable sense for how to move a crowd. I absolutely recommend you hire him or anyone from his crew for your next event. read more

DJ Gumbeaux was PHENOMENAL. From the intro meeting, to the ceremony, to our reception, he and Cho were communicative, friendly, and INSTRUMENTAL in making our wedding day amazing. My wedding coordinator used him as her DJ and my DJ friend wants to hire him for his own wedding if that tells you anything about his professionalism and skills as emcee and DJ. Gumbeaux brought so much energy and the dance floor was PACKED all night long. 10/10 would recommend for any type of event. read more

We were most excited for the dance party and the music at our wedding and it ultimately ended up being the thing we were most disappointed in when we walked away. We spent a lot of time narrowing down the songs important to us and filling out their song request form. We specifically named Kanye west as a "do not play" artist- several Kanye west songs were played that night. The wrong songs were played for both the grand entrance and our first dance which created for some really awkward moments. We discussed our timeline weeks before the wedding. Ceremony start time at 4:30, party ending at midnight. Around 11pm he announced he was about the play the last song so I pulled him aside and said we'd discussed midnight. He kept telling me I would need to Venmo someone more money if we wanted to go longer. If we needed to pay for extra hours, I understand but that, should've been brought up on our call weeks before when we spoke- not on the night of. I reached out to their team but never heard back. Booked based on the phenomenal reviews so figured it was worth sharing. read more

I cannot say enough about how amazing it was working with Beaux for our wedding! As a wedding planner, I've had the pleasure of working with the Magnolia Rhapsody team many times over the years, so they were the obvious first choice when it came time to plan my own wedding. Beaux was able to connect with my more introverted then-fiance and walk him through the how-and-why of the flow of the day, asked thoughtful questions to get to know us & the overall vibe we wanted for the wedding, not just what kind of music we liked, making the planning process effortless with his excitement for us as we nailed down the details. On the day-of he had everyone up on the dance floor-- from the younger cousins to my elderly uncle & his walker! 2 months later and I'm still getting messages from our extended family about how much fun they had and how great DJ Gumbeaux was, and we couldn't agree more! read more

Booking Magnolia Rhapsody was by far the best decision we made during the wedding planning process. One of the most important aspects of our wedding was to have the dance party of the year and man did Beaux and the team deliver! Our guests could not leave the dance floor and had such a wonderful time. More than just a DJ, Beaux's attention to detail and expertise was absolutely essential to the success of our wedding. During our planning process Beaux met with us several times to go through our timeline and flow of the ceremony/reception. He provided song suggestions when we needed them and even custom mixed a track for one of our dances. We could relax stress free during the day of because we knew the team would keep everything running smoothly and on track! Highly highly recommend Magnolia Rhapsody to bring your wedding/event to life! read more

Words cannot express how fantastic Beaux and Cho were. I would 1000x hire them again over anyone else. My husband and I have very different tastes in music and Beaux seamlessly curated the evening's playlist. Working with Beaux is like working with a world-class DJ. He was able to edit and cut multiple important songs so that they seamlessly lined up with mother/son, first, ceremony, and first entrance dances. My husband and I met with so many DJ's, and while many of them seemed sufficient, Beaux just blew the freaking roof off. Beaux literally spent 8+ hours, pre-wedding, working in-person to develop our playlist and make sure it was individualized. On TOP of that, he was able to mix my husband's love for show tunes with my love of techno. On top of his phenomenal DJ skills, Beaux is a master of being an Emcee. He truly understands the flow of a wedding and how to facilitate a ceremony & reception. Beaux is originally from New Orleans, which is where the majority of my family is from. He knows how a NoLa wedding is thrown, and he certainly knows how to turn it like a NoLa wedding and get the crowd LIT. Beaux KILLED it. He and Cho are worth every penny and then some. When I think about the vibe Beaux facilitated, it honestly makes me cry. He cared so much for me and my husband. He gave 1000% of himself to make our wedding as special as possible. Beaux, Ian and I thank you so much. The wedding wouldn't have been the same without you. You are truly a honest, relatable, and fantastic individual. I cannot wait for others to have the privilege of meeting you. -All the best, Bret and Ian. read more

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Our wedding music was awesome and we were so happy with DJ E! His assistant was really great too and super helpful. Magnolia Rhapsody and the owners are amazing and great to work with!! read more

Beaux did an amazing job with our wedding! He's a calming and helpful presence leading up to the big day, worked with our venue coordinator to make sure everything went smoothly, and put together an amazing soundtrack for the night. Do yourself a favor and hire him! read more

We truly couldn't have asked for a better DJ. From start to finish, they were professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. They perfectly handled the MCing of the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, then got the party going when it was time for dancing! Hiring Magnolia Rhapsody was one of, if not the best decision, we made during wedding planning. read more

BEST DJ EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!! The amount of praise and positive feedback we've gotten from our guests about Eli & Magnolia Rhapsody has been non-stop. We had a massive "back yard" style farm wedding and not a moment passed without the perfect timing on Eli's part. He did so amazing, and his assistant even captured this photo of our exit. It was the first photo we received of our wedding and we stared it until we got our sneaks. PS. If you hire them and are renting a dance floor, it better fit ALL your guests!!! He got EVERYONE dancing (~230!)! read more

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The entire Magnolia Rhapsody team took such good care of us. From our pandemic-driven postponement to changing COVID requirements, DJ Beaux helped us navigate contingency plans and alternate scenarios without making us feel like we had to compromise on throwing the reception dance party of our dreams. During our initial meeting with DJ Beaux, we expected to meet with him for 30-45 minutes tops. Fast forward to an hour plus later (!!!) we were enjoying ourselves so much that we were late to our dinner plans. This was the first of many positive interactions and experiences with DJ Beaux over our three years working together. You will be hard pressed to find a more detailed-oriented, hilarious, and talented DJ for your big day. Our guests danced until they dropped, there wasn't a single dull moment, and we continue to receive countless compliments about our raging dance floor. read more

We used Magnolia Rhapsody to find a DJ for our wedding and DJ Beaux was incredible. I first met Beaux at the Seattle Wedding Show and I was so overwhelmed and he noticed that and instead of pushing his services on me, invited me to sit down and take a break and it was so nice and refreshing. I met DJ Beaux again at our wedding venues (Georgetown Ballroom) open house. He remembered me from the wedding show and we really talked about what he could offer and bring to our wedding. I do not regret using Magnolia Rhapsody at all because the whole team was awesome. Cho handled our first few meetings and both her and Beaux were ver organized with the process. Beaux also had an assistant, Koi, at our wedding and he was so helpful and kind. From the moment they arrived at our venue to us saying our goodbyes for the evening the whole process was so smooth and wonderful. We had no audio or visual issues. Koi handled toasts like a champ and overall we had such a fun time. Beaux really pumped up the crowds when appropriate and also did crowd control when needed. I have only positive and wonderful things to say about DJ Beaux, Koi, and Cho along with the whole Magnolia Rhapsody team. read more

We had an amazing experience with Beaux and his crew, our wedding would not have been the same without them. His wife Cho was incredible communicator and very professional, we had many meetings leading up to the wedding to make sure the playlists were perfect and all the song needs were met. To this day we still have people complimenting that we had one of the most fun dance floors and it was all thanks to Beaux and his crew! Highly recommend this company, we are so thankful we found them! read more

Called Magnolia Rhapsody after they were recommended by our caterer and spoke with DJ Gumbeaux. Wow, what a nice guy! He said they were fully booked on our wedding date, but he took the time to ask me questions about our vision: what kind of music did we like? Where was the venue/what was the venue like? What kind of vibe were we going for? And once he had an idea of who we were as a couple, he recommended another DJ company that we'd click with. DJ Gumbeaux is a DJ-wedding matchmaking genius and absolutely nailed it! Although I heard amazing things about Magnolia Rhapsody and was at first so bummed that they were unavailable, they still provided excellent service and led us to a DJ that provided an amazing experience. And he followed up to see how our wedding went! That's top-tier customer service! read more

Gumbeaux is the best!! He is SO organized and he will make you feel beyond prepared for your wedding day. You get a chance to have multiple check in calls before your wedding so he can ensure he understands your vision for the whole day. He is amazing at coordinating with the other vendors of your party so everyone is in the loop of the day of schedule so there is no confusion. His DJ skills are also ON POINT! He is great at mixing and reading the vibe in the room so he is always playing the right thing. Trust me, it WILL be worth is to spend the extra money on his services. He goes above and beyond. If I ever had an other event where I needed a DJ, I would certainly use him. Thank you Gumbeaux for making our wedding the best day ever, not just for us but for all our guests! read more

We had a blast at our wedding. Everything from the ceremony to the reception was absolutely flawless! Eli took care of us while planning and on the day of. He really got us excited for it on our zoom calls and he delivered in a major way during the wedding. We loved his mixes and he kept the party raging even when we disappeared to the roof. His assistant, Henry, was also awesome and kept the good vibes rolling! read more

Magnolia Rhapsody was such a gem! Of all the vendors we hired for our special day, DJ Gumbeaux was a serious hit! Coordination and planning was all seamless and having several meetings, allowed us to create the perfect wedding vibe. Our wedding was a small group of 12 and I was worried that my small group wouldn't "party" or be as hype as a full size wedding. DJ Gumbeaux created the greatest mix of all our favorite songs and seriously electrified the night. Me and all my guests were on our feet all night ! I had so many compliments on our DJ and I 100% recommend Magnolia Rhapsody to any other couples that are looking for an unforgettable night! read more

We hired Magnolia Rhapsody for our wedding on 9/13/20... which got postponed to 9/12/21 due to Covid. So, we spent about 2 years with Beaux and Cho. Our experience with them was top notch. They were always quick to respond, and super organized. Whenever we would meet with Beaux, he would ask us about things that we hadn't even thought about, and he always got us super excited for the wedding. Definitely a great hype man during the planning process and the wedding itself! Low key wish we could be friends in real life lol, they're such great people! Beaux has a quality about him that just makes him feel like family, and he went above and beyond on our wedding day to make sure we were having a good time. He even checked up on us a few times to make sure we had eaten and were doing okay. The entire planning process and day of were absolutely seamless. We are a little ... extra about our music lol. We sent him a playlist with 34 hours worth of music on it! Hahaha but somehow he managed to pick out all the ones we really wanted and it was lit! We didn't get to hear all the cocktail hour music since we were out taking photos and everything, but we know it was great cuz we got sooo many compliments from our guests! Our experience was really perfect. I literally have nothing negative to say at all. If we ever have a big event or know anyone that is, we will always recommend Magnolia Rhapsody! Thank you, Magnolia Rhapsody for being amaaaazziznggg! read more

11/10 would recommend! Do not hesitate to hire DJ Beaux RIGHT NOW! This guy has the best energy! He will get your event up and off their feet before dancing is even scheduled to begin. We had the pleasure of having DJ Beaux and his team work our wedding early February. They are precise, detail oriented and professional. Beaux was so awesome to work with - we had many special things we wanted to do at our wedding and he made our dreams come to life. He made our night so special and one to remember. We had a number of guests tell us that it was the best wedding they've been to simply because our DJ knew how to control the room. We will be hiring him and his team in the future. Thanks so much for everything Beaux! read more

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This team is incredible! We had to reschedule our wedding due to COVID and felt very lucky to have Magnolia Rhapsody's support. They were flexible, understanding and had their finger on the pulse of the ever-changing event regulations. They were so detail-oriented and were able to get everything organized for us and pivot quickly or fill in the blanks when needed. I think our guests would have danced all night if allowed. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, Magnolia Rhapsody! read more

Our wedding was on 8/18/18 . . .I have never written a review about anything. Seriously. But my wife and I were so pleased with our experience that I had to sit down and make sure everybody else knows how awesome DJ Gumbeaux is at Magnolia Rhapsody. We had originally went with another DJ company that had good reviews online. But one day in the Spring, we went to a wedding show and saw this company there and was pretty disappointed with our choice. As we walked around the expo, we saw Magnolia Rhapsody behind the table just killing it. They were having the most fun out of anyone there that day, which is what immediately attracted us to the booth. Two minutes later, we were at a table, just us and Beaux, talking about the logistics of the wedding, what his style was, how he does things, etc. Not only is he an awesome DJ, he's just a down-to-earth super cool dude who understands the wedding business and wants to help make your day more fun than you could imagine. We booked him right there at the show and cancelled the other DJ, forfeiting our initial deposit. And it was so worth it. I can't say enough about Beaux and his wife Cho, who comes with him the night of the wedding and helps out the entire night. In the months leading up to the wedding, we had several facetime talks to discuss what our vision was, what type of music we wanted, etc. Our officiant was a friend of ours who had never done it before, so Beaux actually walked us through how a ceremony goes, the processional order, and even reached out to our officiant to coach him on what to do and what not to do. My wife and I didn't have a firm idea about first dance songs or ceremony songs or really anything. But Beaux talked to us through everything, gave us some popular choices, sent us samples, and made the whole process super easy. Our wedding day couldn't have went smoother. The ceremony music and announcements were spot on. Beaux brought his own uplighting for the reception and it made the venue look amazing! Everybody had a blast and danced the whole time. And another bonus with Beaux is that he is a natural public speaker and just straight up kills it as an Emcee. There was never a dull pause, never an awkward moment, never a song that came on that people DIDN'T want to just get up and go dance to. I know there's a lot of DJ options out there. Trust me. We planned our whole wedding and spent hours looking through all the options. But I promise you this. . .you will NOT be disappointed with Magnolia Rhapsody. This was the easiest decision we made in the whole process. Thank you so much Beaux and Cho!! read more

Working with Magnolia Rhapsody, and in particular Beaux and Cho, has been a dream. From the moment we met them we knew they were the company for us. Beaux's appreciation of all styles of music and his turntablist DJ style were exactly what we wanted. The initial meeting was spent getting a general idea of what kind of party we wanted(we had a dance party as opposed to just atmospheric music), what flavor we were looking for (we chose a New Orleans/Relaxed vibe for dinner), The stages of the night (down to the db's that were acceptable at the venue), who to accept music suggestion from (god knows I don't want my Heavy Metal cousins requesting music at my wedding), and generally how you want your event to happen. As with all things with the wedding the more you put into it the more you get out. Music is a huge part of my wife and my life. We know exactly what we like and why we like it. After telling Beaux what songs we like he came up and said, "Hey you seem to really like breaks. Check out these songs and let me know what you think" I was flabbergasted. Who is this awesome? Who can break down why I love what I love and give me suggestions on new stuff? Magnolia Rhapsody, that's who. Event day comes and they blow the roof off of our event. I had at least a dozen people, including my Dad, a former wedding DJ himself, asked me who these guys were and where we found them because they were the best DJ's they had ever heard. This is the best part of the day of, Cho. THAT WOMAN WAS A LIFESAVER. She kept in contact with our day of coordinator to make sure that the party transitioned in a smooth and timely manner so that Beaux could focus on keeping our party lively. They hit just about every song I ever wanted to hear. The dance party was GINORMOUS! They even cheered when my wife and i did Karaoke at the end of the night (we have pictures of you Beaux!). They were so amazing and we love them forever for it....You earned that Gumbo at the end of the night dude! Wayne and Eron read more

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We had a wonderful experience working with Cho and Beaux for our New Years Eve wedding. They both listened to what we were looking for and also gave us advice as to what they feel would work best for our night. Beaux had our wedding guests on the dance floor for 4+ hours and we received multiple compliments about how much fun everyone had dancing the night away. Beaux was also able to cater to our multi-generational guest list. Cho left no room for error for our ceremony by ensuring AV was perfect! Thank you so much Beaux and Cho! read more

Hands down, best experience with these guys! Beaux and Cho were so amazing from day one til the very last second of the wedding. I was very impressed how professional and fun these two were. I would def recommend Magnolia Rhapsody if you ever need a DJ!! read more

Beaux & Cho were amazing on the day of. Beaux was an excellent MC and DJ! The music was great all night, really helped set the mood, and kept the party going! Guests commented on how great the music and DJ'ing was and have already asked for a referral. We met Beaux in person at a local coffee shop before making our final choice on a DJ. We went over the type of wedding reception we wanted, what our expectations were, typical timeline things and other questions about the day of, and most importantly what our main musical tastes were and what we wanted to hear. After that we traded some emails with Beaux and Cho but things were mostly pretty quiet until we reached out again about a little over two months before the event. At this point it was July and the height of wedding season, so I am sure they were *very* busy. It felt a bit difficult to get information from them during this period as we had to follow up on our own emails at times. This didn't help with typical last minute wedding stress, but they were very helpful and became much more responsive about two weeks before the event. They were very productive in this time and we were able to get everything done quickly without feeling rushed, despite the event being near. In the end I think most of the stress was caused by the expectation they had set that we'd begin this process sooner - it was suggested three months before the event, but in the end it happened much later. We had several meetings over Skype where we went over song selections, timing, and anything else they needed to know. They shared with us what they had planned for the evening and everything looked great! In the end the event went off perfectly and again the music was amazing! It definitely wouldn't have felt the same without the perfect music backing it all. We would recommend Magnolia Rhapsody for anyone looking for a DJ in the future. read more

Note: It took me 1.5 hours to compose and edit this review. I wanted to make sure I did justice to the level of service & amount of fun we received at our wedding day! This review is a year++ overdue, but after attending other weddings and events with other DJs, we feel that Magnolia Rhapsody (MR) really has this unique ability to make any party come to life. We got married at The Edgewater Hotel and consider ourselves lucky to have had MR in our reception. DJ Gumbeaux & Cho: They are fun, professional, kind, and amazing human beings. We won their package at Get hitched Give Hope (at a steal), but we felt like they didn't reduce their quality of service and made us feel as important and special just like any other client. They donated their services to benefit Mary's Place and The Dream Foundation, which allowed us to bid on their services during the silent auction. Moreover, I know they donate their services once a year to charity as well. They really are genuinely awesome people who made us feel like they sincerely cared about our wedding day. At the end of the night, I still remember telling DJ Gumbeaux that I would recommend him to every single person I knew who was getting married. Unfortunately, I've only had 2 friends get married since and they had already booked their DJ. BUT, my husband and I are pretty firm about convincing our family members book MR at their wedding (whenever that time comes), because I'm 100% sure it'll be a wedding disaster if they didn't! Planning & Logistics: We had one in-person meeting, 2-3 Skype meetings (you could have it in-person too, but we just preferred to do it via Skype), and a bunch of back and forth emails to hash out the details. DJ Gumbeaux was a great resource as well - he gave a ton of recommendations for songs for the specific moments of the wedding (entrance, cake cutting, boquet and garter toss, etc). This was extremely helpful since my husband and I had very different preferences and he was able to help us find songs we mutually liked. I planned a short surprise song/performance at our wedding, and DJ Gumbeaux was able to find the song, adjust it to my range, and turn it over early enough so I could secretly practice at home. It helped that they've done weddings at the Edgewater, so they knew what to do and what to expect. Even if they didn't host a party at your venue, they're professional enough to deliver on your agreed set-up and plans. The Wedding Day: As requested, they played songs from Vitamin String Quartet, during the cocktail hour. But they really set the tone for a fun, high-energy wedding with the way DJ Gumbeaux announced the bridal party entrance, our grand entrance, and perfect timing of the upbeat songs we selected. DJ Gumbeaux also had a lot of involvement with the break dancing community, so when he heard that my husband's siblings could break dance, he made sure to put on the best music for a "break dance battle" which actually set the tone for our dance party. They also brought their own uplighting, dance floor lighting, equipment, and sequined table cloth (which went well with our theme), and had everything set-up the way we discussed. Their equipment never failed, the planned songs (for bridal party entrance, grand entrance, etc) were on point, and the song selection for the dance party was awesome. Two weeks before the wedding, my husband injured his knee and we thought he'd have to be on crutches. Thankfully, on the day of, he was fine (he did get surgery a few weeks after), but MR was flexible enough to adjust last-minute based on the status of my husband's knee. The only thing that I wish went differently was how the tables were released for the buffet. We discussed with our coordinator that each table be instructed to go up to our table for a quick meet&greet + photo before grabbing food, but this wasn't announced when the dinner service started. Unfortunately, we didn't get the photos with the guests from each table. This might have been a miscommunication with the coordinator - not sure. Regardless, it's not a big deal because the fun party outweighed this little detail! Moving forward: Do yourself a favor and book Magnolia Rhapsody for your event - wedding, birthday, corporate party, whatever! If you want a fun event and want to work with great people, DJ Gumbeaux and Cho should be your #1 choice. We can't wait for our siblings & cousins to get engaged so we can party with MR again!n! read more

Magnolia Rhapsody was recommended to us by our wedding venue, Georgetown Ballroom, and holy moly we couldn't be happier with them. Beaux is clearly passionate about his craft and his clients. We were very clear when looking for a DJ that we wanted someone to play good music, have a good attitude and not turn our wedding into a huge spectacle with games, huge intros or line dancing. He took that vision and ran with it! The timing was perfect, the song selections and order were fabulous and people are still telling us about how amazing our DJ was. Hire Beaux and Cho -- you will not regret it. read more

We can't thank Cho and Beaux enough for making our event truly memorable. Beaux did a great job of making sure that our event was going to be what we wanted, from announcing the event to creating a playlist. He brings so much personality and energy to an event, and his enthusiasm and ability to read the crowd kept the dance floor going all night. We would definitely recommend Magnolia Rhapsody again for any and all DJ needs. read more

DJ Beaux was an exceptional DJ/Master of Ceremonies for our wedding and reception. We were very pleased with his professionalism, attentiveness, and fun attitude throughout the planning and execution prices. DJ Beaux and his wife Cho listened to our vision of the perfect wedding and reception, and as a team they delivered an unforgettable experience. First, DJ Beaux was highly recommended by our wedding planner, Kate Aweida of Wonderstruck. We also appreciated that DJ Beaux had a music background and was from New Orleans, a city renowned for its vibrant jazz and fun culture. During our initial meeting, DJ Beaux laid out his approach to DJing and his focus on us as bride and groom. Second, DJ Beaux easily guided us to selecting songs, artists, and genres of music based on the specific vibe we wanted to achieve at each part of the ceremony and reception. Lastly, DJ Beaux was energetic, funny, and respectful of the various age groups and cultures in attendance. We appreciated that, because you don't want your grandmother hearing "Back Dat Ass Up" as the first song to play. Although DJ Beaux knew to play that much layer in the night :-) The entire night, DJ Beaux was mixing the music up, keeping our guests engaged in the ceremony, and maintained a close eye on things like dinner table order and photo ops. Overall, we we're thrilled with DJ Beaux as our wedding DJ/MC and highly recommend you do an initial meeting with him if you're looking for the perfect wedding DJ. read more

DJ Gumbeaux and Cho from Seattle by way of the Big Easy sure know how to get a party started and keep it going all night long. I am a wedding planner and had the pleasure of working with DJ Gumbeaux last weekend at a wedding in Roche Harbor. I cannot say enough great things about this company - except - if you want to throw a bumpin' dance party - you cannot afford not to hire these guys! Before the wedding, Magnolia Rhapsody met with my couple twice to make sure they understood the musical needs and tastes of the couple. They provided full music for the ceremony, the cocktail hour, and the reception - and brought their own equipment for all three spaces. BONUS. They even provided uplighting for the event. Also, they were kind enough to meet with me several months prior to the wedding just to get acquainted because we had not worked together before. They are such fantastic team players! They ask great questions when they meet with their clients and really try to understand their clients musical tastes and then create a customized musical experience for each event they DJ. This is impressive. No event is ever treated the same when you book Magnolia Rhapsody. Each client gets personalized, VIP treatment all the way. Not only does Magnolia Rhapsody offer exceptional DJ-ing (Did I mention DJ Gumbeaux is a master, award-winning, world famous turntablist!!?? Whaaat!!?) but Cho carefully scripts each announcement to perfectly match the tone and energy of each event - they are amazing MC's. I was really impressed with how DJ Gumbeaux was able to perfectly choreograph music to a photo slideshow shown at dinner ON THE FLY with virtually no notice. It was flawless and a highlight of the evening. Following dinner, DJ Gumbeaux knew how to get the dance party started - he had everyone from the wedding party to the grandparents and even Father Jose out on the dance floor getting down for three solid hours. I have never seen so many wedding guests have such a great time dancing together. The room was filled with sheer joy - thanks to Magnolia Rhapsody. Several guests of the wedding commented to me that they have never before had so much fun at a wedding. This is really all you need to know. If you want to guarantee a great time and a fantastic party at your wedding or special event - please do yourself a favor and book DJ Gumbeaux. You can send me a thank you card later. :) I will be recommending them for sure! - Katie Aweida, Owner, Creative Director at Wonderstruck Event Design read more

We honestly couldn't have had a better experience. We found out about DJ Gumbeaux through first hand experience at a family member's wedding. As a member of the wedding party I whiteness the professionalism and expertise Beaux later exhibited at my own wedding. The music is incredible and these guys are not only willing to work with your requests, they tailor the experience to your needs. We had some experience with an Argentinian wedding tradition that involved special latin music and a surprise dance party. Beaux was not only accommodating, he did all the research necessary to recreate this experience for us perfectly. I not only had the perfect musical experience at my wedding, but felt like I walked away having made new friends as well. I honestly couldn't hold Magnolia Rhapsody in any higher regard or make a stronger recommendation for a solid DJ. read more

If I could give Beau and his crew 10 stars I would. Just book these guys and don't think about it. They were truly one of the best decisions that we made with our wedding and every guest commented on how awesome the music and setup was. Nicest folks around, reliable, hilarious, professional, talented... the list goes on. Everything you want in a DJ and so much more. read more