When my sister took the opportunity of a lifetime to move to Honolulu, Hi for her dream job the only thing she wanted was a family get together to say goodbye. With a whopping 56 members in my extremely large immediate family, ranging in age from teenagers to seniors, finding a DJ with a diverse library of music to satisfy not just most but all our tastes was a challenge, and without prior knowledge, I was nervous leading up to our event. But you can guess by reading this, I was not only thrilled in the end but impressed enough to come back, give DJ Forrest my 5 stars, and write this review, as a demanding consumer myself, something I hardly ever do. How can I describe that night? Saying that DJ Forrest proves the definition of exceptional: "phenomenal, singular, uncommon extraordinary, and rare" comes close, but he's even better than that, as far as I'm concerned. For every harping grandkid toward a golden oldie, was an equally complaining senior at the next pop tune to play. DJ Forrest was cool under pressure however, and kept control of the event with charisma, grace and charm. Aware of our diverse crowd, he was quick to satisfy requests and changing up the tunes fast enough to please old and young (and even country fans) alike, leaving every picky guest to rave about the music in the days after. Even years from now I'm sure I'll remember DJ Forrest as the glue that held the sometimes standoffish on the dancefloor together, and the magic that kept the evening rolling smoothly; in short, the shining star of the night. Now regardless of music soothing the soul, not even the best musical genius can calm every raw nerve or hiccup. Thankfully that's where the photo booth saved the day, as a fun (***hint, read distracting***) unexpected extra that diffused more than one grumpy moment of tension that night. The booth itself was huge, which we judged by the fact that we fit our folks and all nine siblings into comfortably, capturing the first family photo to include all 11 of us in, oh I'd say, the last 20 years or more perhaps, as a wonderful added bonus. The next day, we were grateful not to face some new family feud from a meltdown or walk out the night before, which was a first for us in so long I can't remember, and a testament to DJ Forrest's experience and talent. With all the pictures printed live, I made the sweetest one of kind scrap book to give my sister as a going away present. From the online gallery afterwards, we enlarged, printed, and framed some of our favorites to give at Christmas, making DJ Xceptional's overall service the gift that keeps on giving, literally. In fact, as my new all time event vendor, the only negative word you'll hear out of me is what a shame it is I live in Phoenix, AZ. Sadly, I'm here and they're there, so, all I can do is leave my recommendation, which is a poor favor in return, but one I'm happy to give. I know myself how many options there are in the Houston area having called most of them personally, and how they all advertise as the best. With a list of requirements that knocked most of them out, DJ Forrest and his unbelievably impressive, multi-crowd pleasing library, was the only one able to satisfy my entire hard to please family. So if you're planning any event catering to people of all ages and multiple musical tastes, think about DJ Forrest and Xceptional DJ's to take care of you like family, just like he did ours. read more

Forrest is a true professional. Working with him was easy-breezy and stress-free. Since I was planning a wedding in Houston from New Jersey, all my planning was via email or phone calls. I had phone interviewed all the top DJ's in Houston for many months, but Forrest at Xceptional DJ's was by far the best in all aspects, which is the biggest reason I booked his services for our wedding! REASON YOU NEED TO BOOK WITH FORREST: 1) He genuinely cares-- my family felt that he really listened to what we wanted 2) He's genuinely passionate and takes his job seriously 3) He's very prompt with his replies whether it's by phone or email 4) He's flexible-- he catered well to our multi-cultural wedding 5) He runs everything by you from the Gobo Design to the Music selections 6) Without you having to worry about which vendors you've contacted and checked-in with, he contacts you and checks-in with you 1 month before, 1 week before, and 2 days before. 7) You just cannot go wrong with Forrest with Xceptional DJ's!!! THANK YOU again, Forrest!!!!!! read more

Forrest, we cannot thank you enough! Ryley and I were so nervous since our DJ that we had been working with backed out a few months before the event without the slightest notice. I immediately took to the internet and found Forrest from Xceptional DJ's, who I called based on the highly praised reviews. Thankfully, he had a spot open and we booked him right away. He was the most professional vendor we worked with, and I could not be any happier with my choice. The package we got came with a photobooth, and that was the icing on top of the cake. It was a hit! Forrest, you are the best DJ I have ever seen. You had some of my family members busting a move that I've never even seen dance at any other event. If I could give 100 stars to Forrest, I would! Thank you so much for making our night unforgettable! Everyone loved the music and enjoyed themselves because of you!! If anyone in Houston needs a DJ, it's gotta be Forrest! read more

I heard of Xceptional DJ's and Forrest through word of mouth. When searching for a wedding DJ everyone pointed to him. Forrest did not disappoint. He was very detailed in his planning and made me feel at ease. I was a nervous wreck as a first time bride and while being relaxed he was also very very professional. He took care of the small details just as beautifully as the major ones. And I had a lot of quirky requests! I especially liked that he asked what we preferred him to wear. Thank you so much Forrest! I will only recommend you and your business. Thank you for making La Porte proud! And making my wedding fun! read more

10/10/2014 I had the pleasure of working with Forrest last weekend as he provided the DJ service for a wedding at the venue where I work. He contacted the bride promptly to discuss the details of her reception and then communicated those details with us at the venue. Since the DJ runs the reception this is key to ensuring that all goes as the bride and groom wish for their celebration. He did an excellent job and had everyone on the dance floor. Forrest is very professional, was prompt for set up and was easy to communicate with prior to and during the event. Excellent service! read more

We were extremely satisfied with Forrest and his DJ service at our wedding. The DJ provided by Forrest had everyone out of their seat and dancing all night long. Forrest was very helpful and answered any questions we had prior to our wedding. My husband and I were pleased that our guests went home tired from dancing and content with the entertainment. The DJ was friendly, took song requests, and catered to our needs. My husband and I have no regrets on booking our wedding DJ with Forrest. He can pretty much make anything happen and create the best party experience. :) read more

Excellent service from Forrest and Xceptional DJ's. Forrest was very personable and friendly, but maintained a high level of professionalism through the whole process of planning our wedding reception. We were so happy with how everything turned out, great variety of music and great interaction with the crowd. When we had a few hiccups with timing (our minister had to leave, we had to change up the procession) Forrest kept the ball rolling, remaining calm and poised. I highly recommend Forrest and Xceptional DJ's! read more

This was my daughters 18th year old birthday bash at our home in Clear Lake, Forrest got there early and did an outstanding job, I knew him from like 4 years ago but didn't know the quality of his business which left everyone impressed at the party, and these people were Christians who loved his music and the excellence in how he performed his task. We are very pleased with him and will never hire anyone else, the quality was the best in the market! Hire him, you wont regret it! Hands down! B.H. read more

I had the best experience with Xceptional DJ's and photo booths! I am a repeat customer. Not only did these guys do a phenomenal job at my sisters wedding, but they helped boost my business when I had them bring out the photo booth to an event. Forrest and all of his staff are the most courteous, and professional people I've ever met in this business. I would pay way more than what they charge for their services. read more

We've had the pleasure of working with Forrest at several weddings, and they've all been good experiences. My husband and I are videographers, and we've worked with tons of DJ's over 10 years. There are a LOT of bad ones out there, but Forrest is not one of them. Quality equipment, zero "cheese" factor, very helpful, and just a downright nice guy. Highly recommend! read more

Forrest is great to work with. From our first initial contact he helped with every aspect from planning to coordinating. We were so nervous because we had never worked with this company before but Forrest helped ease our nerves and our event turned out perfectly. DJ Luis did an amazing job and these guys are top notch. read more

Forrest, thank you for making our bride at Mia Bella Vita very happy. You are great! Kept the reception flowing and everyone having a wonderful time. Look forward to you working here again. Would recommend Forrest to anyone!!! Thanks, Tere Watkins, owner, Mia Bella Vita read more

We had Xceptional Djs and enjoyed every part of their service! The music was on point, the photo-booth was fun, and our family enjoyed everything. Really appreciated the flexibility with the music!! Highly Recommended read more

Forrest ran DJ at my wedding in October and it was AWESOME! He was great to work with and listened and delivered on what I wanted done. I truly recommend booking him for your next party! read more

We were having a Junior High Dance and DJ Forrest was amazing! The kids loved him and he kept them having fun through the entire dance.

They are a top notch Houston Dj service. They handle all announcements, have reasonable prices, and specialize in weddings.

Great company to work with! They are a preferred vendor for us and are highly recommended.