Our experience with Tom and MI Event DJs unfortunately wasn't what we had hoped for. During the…read moreceremony, he played the wrong song for the groomsmen during the processional and then left a huge gap as my matron of honor walked down the aisle. It was completely silent and awkward as I stood inside waiting to walk out. According to my wedding coordinator, there were also issues with transitions between events. He told both her and the venue coordinator that he had made announcements when he hadn't, and only did so after they brought it to his attention. During our reception, he was supposed to help pass the microphone around during speeches, but my coordinator had to step in instead. There was even an awkward moment when my dad was left holding the microphone, unsure of what to do. If this wasn't a service he typically provided, it would have been helpful to communicate that beforehand so we could make other arrangements.
He came across as stand-offish and resistant to direction, even when it was needed. Our photographers and videographers also had to ask his wife to move out of the frame before my grand entrance. She was supposed to help run the Photo Booth, but it went unattended for at least the latter half of the night. Our wedding ended at 9:30 p.m., earlier than expected, with very little dancing. I will be honest and acknowledge that my husband and I didn't provide a formal "do not play" list. However, we made it clear that we wanted him to read the room and adjust the music accordingly, which he had assured us he was very good at doing. My friends and family also shared concerns about the music and how requests were handled. Guests felt he seemed bothered when they requested songs, and the music sometimes jumped between completely different genres, such as going from rap to Michael Bublé, whom I had specifically requested for cocktail hour.
As far as my personal interactions with Tom, he seemed fine, but communication before the wedding could have been better. I had to initiate our planning meeting, and during that meeting, he seemed distracted. He also mentioned that he doesn't review planning lists until the week of the wedding because they can get confusing when managing multiple weddings. While I understand juggling multiple events, I had hoped he would be more intentional and engaged during the time we set aside to discuss such an important day. My other vendors were attentive and genuinely shared in the excitement, so this experience felt noticeably different. The planning portal was also outdated, although I appreciated being able to share Apple Music playlists via email.
Ultimately, the pricing was fair for what was included. We paid approximately $1,500 for ceremony and reception DJ services, cold sparks, and a Photo Booth with digital photos. I want to be fair and acknowledge that the package offered a lot for the price, and my direct interactions with Tom weren't necessarily negative. However, the execution on the wedding day left us disappointed, particularly with the ceremony music, reception flow, and overall dance-floor experience. My advice to future couples would be to communicate expectations clearly, confirm ceremony cues and announcements, clarify responsibilities during speeches, and discuss how music requests and Photo Booth coverage will be handled. I wish our experience had been different, but I believe it's important to share an honest account for other couples planning their wedding.
