Hands down, I would hire them again and again, but happy to only marry one! I hired Pari for full…read morewedding planning and a dj service for ceremony only. I'm Virginia's #1 Wedding pastor. I've performed over 5000 weddings and could have worked my own wedding just fine. But knowing the entire industry, I wanted to work with someone that I've worked with more times than I can count but also who knows just as many people as I do. When I first started planning, I needed to remain anonymous so having that wedding influencer coordinate for me meant that I could gain the same top industry standards that one would offer to me directly. But more than influence and connection, Pari and her team and I have worked with intimately over the years in the wedding world. They are professional, coordinated, organized, detailed oriented, and a "get it done" + "I got it" + "don't worry" vibe that I also needed and desired. The last reason, I hired my friend, a professional friend, but still my friend. All of my vendors were dear friends who I know also loved me. You see, I'm a man, and married the man of my dreams, my husband. I had not come out just yet, and this hiring was super personal for me. Not only was I joining my partner for life, but I needed a team that supports me whole heartedly and were like my family, even my "wedding industry family." I found all that with Pari and her team. My family didn't participate... not many pastors who are gay have family that would support that kind of decision, but Pari, she was my constant, my rock, my support, my guide through the entire process. Thats what meant the world to me the most. Can you imagine "handling" a virginia's most wedded wedding pastor who's used to running the wedding ceremony? I have to give it to her, my personality is louder than any bridezilla, though, as a pro, never happened. Pari did it with such ease and professionalism. There was a part in my rehearsal that I "let go" of things.. Pari gently placed both hands on my shoulders and looked me straight in the eyes and said, "Cory... do you trust me..." I'll be honest, there was a long pause, but the reality is that I did. I said yes, I trust you. That transfer of power was needed for me and she used her professional authority in such a way to ease even me and to place me in position where she needed me to transfer that moment to her. I smile when I think about it, but I realized after that moment, I was able to relax and drink and enjoy the moments of my wedding. My wedding day came, finally, it was my turn. Pari and the team arrived on time, sorted everything. I had nothing to do but be present and thats something that I can never be more thankful for Pari. They kept our timeline on point and made changes quickly when I asked. They packed things up and coordinated with my designees. My wedding was perfect and exactly what I wanted. Most importantly, my wedding was executed professional and just as I envisioned. She captured my picture and performed perfectly. There isn't, truly, any negative thing I can think of, not even a lil bit of that or some more of that. Finally, just one last thought. As my partner and I were sharing these moments in the ceremony, I scanned the logical family chosen to be there, including my vendor team. There wasn't a dry eye present, including Pari's eyes. The love I share for her and our friendship will be forever present. Hire this team. You won't regret it. And yes, you really do need a planner! Thank you Pari and Sara, from the deepest part of Justin's and my heart. Much love, always! Justin and Cory!

We used Astro Entertainment as our DJ for our wedding and they were amazing to work with! Nick was…read moreour DJ and was very friendly, professional and exceeded our expectations. Danny helped explain their services and get everything scheduled. They also completed check ins before the wedding to make sure all our needs and expectations were met. If we ever need a DJ again in the future, we will definitely be using Astro Entertainment !

Bobby was such an amazing wedding DJ to work with! We had a Star Wars themed wedding and I knew…read morefrom the first phone call that Bobby would be the perfect fit for our unique celebration. He paid attention to every detail I threw at him and he was VERY quick to respond when I had questions (even at later times of the night, haha). He called me a few days before the wedding so that we could go over the song choices and the itinerary. I loved how detailed he was and how he was involved with every step. I had some pretty unique song choices in there and Bobby made sure he found every single one of them! I even asked him, a month or 2 before the wedding, if he'd be able to come to Richmond for the rehearsal. He gladly accepted and it was no hassle to add it to our contract! On the day of the rehearsal, Bobby kept things running smoothly and was so nice and funny to everyone that he met. On my actual wedding day, Bobby was very diligent at staying on schedule and keeping my guests PARTYING all night long. I have heard from so many of my guests at how the dance floor did not stop, ALL NIGHT! So many people kept coming up to me, telling me that this is the most fun they've ever had at a wedding before and I truly believe Bobby had a lot to do with that. He has been an absolute pleasure to work with and I will undoubtedly recommend him to anyone else looking to hire a fun and fantastic wedding DJ. Thank you so much to Bobby for making my Star Wars wedding a truly unforgettable night!

From the owner: I am a Wedding DJ, and that is what I do Awesomely! I stand out from other DJs because I take a lot…read moreof time to get to know my couple and clients so I can give them a wedding or party that is a total BLAST! I put together a timeline for my clients and couples and make sure all other vendors understand it as well and I keep in constant contact with other vendors throughout the entire event so we are all on the same page and the event is a success!

Great immediate response. Exactly knew what I needed. Definitely will hire her for her services.read more

Best DJ in the 757. Accommodated my teenage family members' requests. She also helped my older…read morefamily members relive their glory days.

I remember when DJ West first started in the entertainment business. He was energetic, cool and…read moreconfident. His mixing skills were pretty good and I don't recall there being too many abrupt stops, times of silence or weird song transitions. Since DJ West's beginnings I have seen him mature into a very skilled dj. Smoother transitions, deeper music catalog and a more commanding presence that is not overbearing. You will definitely see him leading some of the line dancing or creating things that will make people interact or get up and dance. I've seen him work crowds with a wide range of guest from young to mature. I would definitely look to him first for any needs of a dj/mc. He will definitely provide and experience that you will be pleased with.

This Dj is fire! The music was awesome! He kept the dance floor filled all night, and he is a super…read morenice guy, he played the right balance of music genres and I believe he was taking requests, that's always a cool thing. The music had smooth transitions and the mix flowed perfectly. A great dj for weddings, parties and celebrations, I'm always excited to hear him spin, idk if djs spin or get on the ones and twos, I heard it on a movie lol, but super entertaining Dj and I definitely would hire him.

We booked Shawn for our wedding and we could not have made a better decision! He was great to work…read morewith from beginning to end! We had a unique backyard wedding and he worked very hard to make sure the sound for the ceremony and reception was more than perfect. We had fun working with him on our song selections and he truly kept the party going! The dance floor stayed HOT the whole night and that's exactly what we wanted...THANKS FOR BEING AWESOME SHAWN...WE APPRECIATE YOU!!

I am so glad we chose Shawn to DJ our wedding. He made multiple trips to our home to make sure the…read moreacoustics were just right for our big day. He was very easy to work with, has state of the art equipment and knows how to keep the party going.

I have been singing and hosting karaoke shows since 1999, from Nashville to San Diego I love…read morechecking out local spots for a good show. In a town full of karaoke shows and karaoke rooms, this one finds itself at the low end of the spectrum. Having seen him host at numerous bars around the Hampton Roads area I would rate his sound a 3.5/5 as he will randomly bump the bass up on slow songs drowning out singers, showmanship I'd give a 3/5 as he will call people by the wrong names and and doesn't have much hosting flair, I'd give him a 2/5 for singing rotation as he lacks the digital list that most hosts have transitioned to over the last decade that lets singers know when they are up, and the most egregious hosting sin, he will cherry-pick his list to get his locals and friends can sing more or leave once they have gotten to sing multiple times to others 1 time or even none. Over all his town shows are a 2.8. I cannot speak to private events but would assume the would be better as the playlist and rotation are generally controlled by those that are paying for the Show.

We hired Garyoke to DJ a retirement party. We had multiple phone calls to discuss songs and music…read moregenres to assure we would have the perfect playlist. Gary set up 2 hours before his scheduled start time to make sure his equipment fully operational prior to the arrival of the first guest. Based on the average age of the attendees, I doubted there would be too much interest in the karaoke aspect. I was wrong, Gary was able to entice many to show off their singing skills. The guests didn't want the party to end, so Gary agreed to stay an additional hour. It was a great experience, and wouldn't hesitate to use Gary for any function. Highly recommend him.

Bobby B is the best DJ ever! He doesn't just play music, he's a real DJ that mixes music and…read moreacclimates to the guest and the environment. He helped Our wedding go so smoothly. Our wedding was postponed and he was so easy to assist us with changing the dates. The days leading up to the wedding Bobby B touched base with us and made sure everything was taken care of! He kept the party going all night, I heard nothing but compliments about him on the days following the wedding. I will definitely be using him for any events I have in the future!

One thing we've heard from so many of our family and friends is that our wedding was FUN and that…read moreis all because of DJ Bobby B! From the time Bobby played the first song, our dance floor was full and it did not stop until AFTER the last song - our guests literally cheered for an encore (that's how much fun we were having)! Outside of keeping the dance floor full, Bobby was terrific to work with. He is super professional and makes a point to respond to all emails within hours. We also hired Bobby B Entertainment to provide a Photo Booth for our wedding and it was spectacular. Bobby actually ordered a special backdrop for us (as a part of our package) and it was gorgeous and unique. One thing I didn't realize was that the Photo Booth doesn't print pictures just provides them to the guest digitally. It wasn't a big deal to me or my guests, but worth noting if that is important to you. Overall, I can't say enough good things about Bobby and Bobby B Entertainment! We had the time of our lives dancing the night away and that's all thanks to DJ Bobby B.

The owner was completely rude and disrespectful to the response I tried to give him after the…read morewedding. The speaker for the ceremony did not work and the microphone did not work during the toasts at the reception. He was rude stating that that speaker/mic for the ceremony was only for the officiant which was not what was told the week of the wedding. Then was rude telling me either way it was not what I paid for which didn't even work because my guests could not hear the ceremony or the toasts at the wedding. It was very frustrating that day and now again the owner was being rude to me on the phone when I was just trying to voice my opinion to let him know things were not working the day of the wedding.

From the owner: From the first kiss to cutting the cake, tossing rice and dancing the night away, Coastal DJ and…read moreVideo will capture all of your wedding ceremony and reception memories and moments. As a videographer and wedding DJ in Wilmington, Outer Banks, Greenville, Kill Devil Hills areas, we have years of experience in entertaining and assisting couples in Greenville, Kill Devil Hills, Outer Banks and Wilmington, NC venues. We mix creative flair with technical know-how to create the perfect memory of your day in a high definition video that you'll enjoy for years. We also offer photo booth rentals to provide fun and additional memories for you and your guests. Whether your wedding personality runs to the fun and funky or the elegant and formal, we'll tailor your event to meet your tastes and expectations. Detailed planning includes selecting songs, choosing must-have video moments, and outlining any other special requests. Each reception event and announcement will be coordinated and performed on time. We'll also work with vendors such as caterers and photographers to make sure that everything goes as planned. You can fully enjoy your big day confident that we've got a handle on every key detail.

DJ RYAN IS AWESOME. He is extremely attentive to every little detail, very professional, very fun,…read morevery open-minded, has a great collection of songs as well as able to obtain whatever songs you are looking for, very thorough on his questionnaires including attire, venue information, and anything else that is required - he offers a fair rate for his services, and my husband and I were COMPLETELY SATISFIED. Forget about the other generic DJs in the DC/VA area - you won't regret it when you hire RYAN. Guaranteed. +great DJ :D

From the owner: Weddings, Corporate Events, Birthdays (Sweet 16s), Sorority/Fraternity Semi/Formals, School Dances…read more(Jr/Sr Proms, Ringdances, Reunions)

We used Big Dreams Entertainment for our wedding in October 2012 at the New Kent Winery. Even…read morethough the DJ had never been to the venue before he was on top of everything. He was on time, had our timeline down to a T, and never missed a beat. Our DJ was Cedric. Cedric worked with the timeline to have all of the special request. He kept the energy going all night and our guest loved him. Price wise he was great. Our budget was limited and he fit right in our budget. If you pay in cash, in advance they gave a discount. I believe it was 10% but dont quote me.

I am finally getting around to post my review for my September 23, 2017 wedding…read more I used this company's service for my ceremony music, Cedric Harris was my DJ. My initial impression was it was difficult to get in contact with him, however, once we were able to speak we decided email would be the best form of communication. The communication did get easier but there have been times where my questions were not answered for days at a time, sometimes not at all. When I mentioned who my ceremony DJ was to my photographers they were excited because they worked with Cedric on many occasions and raved about his quality, personality, and music. As I got closer to the wedding date communication got even more infrequent. I sent my day of schedule and after requesting for Cedric to verify he received it he assured me everything was good to go and he would be there at 3p to set up for my 4pm ceremony. My last communication was making sure the music was set, which I was told it was, and verifying if he would mic the officiant, which I never got a response to. The day of, as my wedding party and I were lining up, I was told we were behind because the DJ, Cedric, showed up at 3:45p and is still setting up. My guest had to watch my DJ set up! Shortly after that the wrong music started to play for the wedding party entrance! Thankfully the bridal entrance music was correct. I never met Cedric, he never introduced himself to me and he left without his tip (thank goodness). I went on my honeymoon and once I got back I followed up with my coordinator to pick up items I left behind. That is when my coordinator made me fully aware of the events of my ceremony. She advised me once my Groom made her aware of the music being incorrect she approached Cederic. She first noticed the way he was dressed -long sleeve button up shirt, jean shorts, and sneakers, definitely not a way for a DJ or anyone else to dress to a wedding, but more importantly immediately smelled alcohol and noticed he was drunk. She made him aware the music was incorrect and he told her it was not (I, myself, could hear the music was wrong, got it on video). She then stated later on Cedric told her he FORGOT about my wedding, he was on the fishing pier all day (which would explain the outfit), and as soon as he remembered my wedding he immediately left and came to the venue. HOW UNPROFESSIONAL!!! I am extremely upset and disappointed at his conduct and service. It is one thing to be late and play the wrong music but ENTIRELY UNACCEPTABLE to show up smelling like alcohol and to tell someone you FORGOT about a wedding that you've been booked for and paid for months in advance!! Had I tipped him I would be even more upset, especially since he gotten such good reviews. When I spoke about it to my other vendors they were surprised and said this may have been a one-off for him, however, this was the most important day of my life and a one-off is unacceptable. I contacted Cederic and he apologized and offered a refund in exchange for me to not post a negative review, I agreed. On October 28 he informed me the check would be mailed that week. On November 10 I advised him I didn't receive it and asked if he mailed it. He replied the same day and said he did. On November 25 I emailed him again and advised I didn't receive it and asked if he had a tracking number, he did not but said he would look into it for me and let me know. I did not hear from me again and on December 13 I advised me to disregard sending the refund check, in which I'm sure he never sent, and I would rather post my review. I will never use this company EVER AGAIN!