My wife and I were planning an Indian wedding and those of you who aren't aware, it entails multiple events across several days. We were looking for a DJ for Sangeet night and for the reception. I love music, so I took on the responsibility to finding the DJ for our events. Our wedding festivities was over Labor Day weekend, so I started my research quite early knowing many DJs will be booked for the long weekend. I must have reached out to over 10+ DJs to compare quotes/services/reviews etc. Some I found on Yelp, some through WOM, some through online search, all of the above.
After several conversations with several DJs, I got the lay of the land - DJs not only provide music but also can help with other services such as lighting, custom logos, fog effect etc. Once we narrowed down what services we wanted and didn't want, it was time to narrow down the DJs, which was quite tough to be honest. Solely going off reviews for a service that can make or break the event(s) can be nerve-racking. A lot of the DJs I came across primarily focused on Punjabi and Bhangra, which are fantastic, but we primarily wanted someone whose specialty is top 40/hip hop and Bollywood.
I first met Raj at the venue where we were supposed to have our reception. From the get go, he seemed very professional, kind and courteous. He also happened to be available on the dates we needed him. Soon after, I e-mailed him explaining everything that we're looking for, type of music, budget etc. Raj was prompt in his response. We even got on the phone and he was honest and respectful of our wishes while making recommendations without overselling things/services we didn't need. Best part, he focused primarily on top 40/Bollywood!
He stood out not only because of his professionalism, but his reviews and my interaction with him gave me the confidence that he'd be the perfect fit for both our events. Within a week, we decided to go with him for both our events. Raj arrived in a timely fashion to make sure everything was setup properly at both our venues and let me just say, the crowd was on their feet the entire night!
Raj and his crew went above and beyond! I was communicating with him via text to coordinate our entrance/songs. He even accommodated our guests to plug in their own music for surprise performances, no questions asked! The cherry on top, one of his friends ended the night by playing dhol, which my wife (and our guests) absolutely loved, which was not at all part of the package.
In summary, I'd highly recommend Music Mantra, Raj and his crew for any/all of your events, Indian or non-Indian alike! Thank you, Raj! read more