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RICO Entertainment Events is an industry leader in professional entertainment management, based out of central Connecticut and servicing upscale events in Connecticut, New York City, Massachusetts and Newport. They have been featured on NBC Connecticut where they presented new and upcoming wedding trends. With 18+ years of experience, RICO Entertainment Events has the experience, quality, and technology to keep your guests dancing all night long!

Services Offered

RICO Entertainment Events works with couples to manage and deliver a great experience that is stress-free. They have plenty of sound, effects and lighting options to choose from to make your event one to remember. Their lighting options include smart, computerized DJ lighting, wireless decor uplighting, custom monograms and LCD TVs and projection. One of their newest features is dancing on the cloud, where they use modern technology and lighting to create an angelic visual for couples to share a special moment. There is also an option to choose custom uplighting, decor lighting or Cathedral lighting. Their work is liability insured. Their services include:

  • Bilingual MC
  • Do-not-play list
  • Consultation
  • One event per day
  • MC


Other Services
In addition, RICO Entertainment Events offers equipment like:

  • Sound/PA system
  • Microphones
  • Flat Screen
  • Photo booths
  • Projector
  • Uplighting
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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation

What music genres do you specialize in?

Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40

What services do you offer?

Bilingual MC
Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day

What additional equipment do you offer?

Flat Screen
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of RICO Entertainment Events

Gabby
Gabby Sent on 05/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Chosen DJ

Rico was nothing short of incredible! From the moment the music started to the very last song, he created the perfect atmosphere and kept the energy high the entire night. He read the crowd perfectly, played all of our must-haves, and mixed in his own songs that had everyone on the dance floor.
He was professional, fun, and so easy to work with. He coordinated seamlessly with our timeline and other vendors, and his setup looked and sounded amazing. The transitions were smooth, the vibes were on point, and the dance floor was never empty!
We got so many compliments from our guests about how great the music was, and we couldn’t agree more. Truly one of the best decisions we made for our big day. Highly recommend Rico Events!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 11/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ in CT!!

Rico was the DJ for our wedding over Labor Day weekend and it was phenomenal! He was the DJ at a family member’s wedding and came highly recommended. From the day we chatted with Rico via zoom we knew he was the DJ for our special day. Rico was easy to work with, incredible responsive and very professional.
He provided ceremony music, music at cocktail hour and a special private dance before the reception. He let us customize the type of music we wanted played all night long and many guests mentioned how great his music selection was. Rico did a great job announcing the bridal party and setting up for toasts. One thing we really loved was his wireless set up during the ceremony, both the officiant and the groom had wireless microphones which was great. If you’re looking for top-notch entertainment you definitely want to book Rico!!
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Arelis Sent on 08/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Livingston Manor Wedding

Our wedding was 3 yrs in the making. Covid changed our plans ...but Rico was very responsive to our needs and changes and made our event memorable. Thank you Rico for being part of our magical day. He captured meticulously every moment in music, sound, and photography. He's an impeccable DJ and Master of Ceremony is second to none. Rico Entertainment Events has a complimentary team of professionals that will make your special day most memorable the best in a lifetime.
Arlene
Arlene Sent on 08/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect day! 8-7-22

Rico did a great job incorporating our ‘must play’ list and our vision of the reception with some additional tracks that kept the energy going with the right vibes all night. Rico was very attentive and responsive to our requests during the wedding. When we had some updates to one of the songs for the grand entrance he found the time to cut mix and play it exactly how we wanted. Idk where he found the time but he was BRILLIANT and our big reveal went on without a hitch, just like we envisioned it. As Hispanic Americans with some family and friends who only speak Spanish and others who only speak English, Rico really made both groups feel welcomed and entertained.
He spoke well over the music and didn’t interrupt too often like some DJs do. He only spoke when necessary to keep the energy going and the micro events organized.
He was responsive during the planning stages and his software was user friendly and kept us on track. The Magic Mirror was also a huge hit! Can’t wait to see all the photobooth pics our guests took on the website. Rico also referred our officiant to us. Thank you Rico! Having moved to CT from NYC, we didn’t think we could find a DJ like you here. You exceeded our expectations.
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 08/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Truly the best DJ!

I can’t even begin to explain how great Rico and his team are and seriously want to have a party or event just to have Rico there. We immediately picked Rico in our heads (about 5 minutes into our Zoom call) because of his personality - he loves his job and it shows! His portal made it so easy to plan out the most important wedding details, even ones I didn’t think of, and you can scroll through song categories for every important moment during your wedding. Rico went above and beyond for me, adding on things at the end like a TV and video montage for my Mom, and he made everything perfect. We also added the dancing on a cloud, magic mirror, and SNOW! During the wedding, Rico literally nailed everything. Everything he did was flawless. I cannot recommend him enough - he was seriously the best part of our wedding!
Margarita
Margarita Sent on 10/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional MC

So pleased to have had Rico as my DJ/MC. He was a pleasure to work with, he is very organized, in downloading the music you want to be played at your wedding. He’s an excellent MC.
Ashley Breault
Ashley Sent on 09/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing to say the least

We just hired Rico and his crew for our wedding this past weekend, 9/19/21 at Villa Barone Hilltop Manor. Everything from our first meeting to wedding day was amazing! Rico has a website that makes music planning so easy! He has prepopulated example songs and the option for any song you find on YouTube. The way his website is configured it leaves no room for questions or missing pieces! The whole process of song selection was smooth from what song you want walking down the aisle to what song you want to enter your venue to.
Now on to Rico himself.... he is everything you want in a DJ/ vendor. He walks you through from beginning to end, leaves no questions unanswered and legit makes you feel like the most important person on your big day. He hypes up the crowd hypes up the bride and groom and creates a party atmosphere! Another perk of using Rico Entertainment is they also have options for many different photo booths. One stop shop! They set up and break it down in the blink of an eye and bring props to make the pictures fun! We also opted for something called the dancing cloud. Which is during your first dance as bride and groom. It feels like it is just you two dancing on a fluffy cloud. From beginning to end him and his team did exactly what they said they were going to. They are amazing and did not disappoint. The vibe is unmatched and the energy is amazing. Book him and you won't regret! Rico thank you for the amazing time it was priceless!
K
Kristin Sent on 07/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome DJ!

Rico was amazing! Since we had to postpone our wedding for an entire year due to COVID, I feel like we've been working with Rico forever. We originally met Rico and his team at a bridal show and knew we had to have him as our DJ. Throughout the entire process, Rico was organized, easy to communicate with, and has a great personality. Prior to the wedding, Rico provided us with an easy online system to submit must plays, do not plays, schedule of events, etc. and reviewed this with us the week of the wedding. At the wedding, Rico played a mix of genres that got all of our guests up and dancing. He really created a fun, wedding party atmosphere! We also appreciate that Rico let us add a few special touches to our day...My dad used to DJ (back in the day) and wanted to play a small set at our wedding. Rico graciously gave him the microphone and let him play a few songs. It was definitely one of the highlights of my dad's day and so much fun for our family! I would definitely recommend Rico for organization, ease of communication, and creating a perfect wedding party atmosphere. We had a blast dancing and singing the entire night! Thank you so much!
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Vanessa Sent on 07/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best dj!

We originally booked Rico back in 2019 and just had our wedding 2 weeks ago . We’ve continued to hear nothing but AMAZING feedback from all the guests saying it was the BEST wedding and BEST music playlist . Everyone was so hyped and danced all night !!! This is exactly what my husband Michael and I wanted and exceeded our expectations . Rico’s Entertainment Events went beyond our expectations ! They definitely brought their A game and made the Italians love the Spanish music !!
Monica
Monica Sent on 11/04/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Spectacular Job!

Rico, Joel, and Edwin by far are the most professional vendors I've worked with. I just recently had to coordinate our organization's first virutal major fundraising event. The crew did their homework and definitely made my first virtual experience a pleasant one. I continue to use their service for our organization's fundraising events, because of theirpassion and committment of producing a quality and memorable event year after year.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Arthur Murray Dance Center Arthur Murray Dance Center Dance Lessons

Rico Entertainment has a Great music selection, Awesome lighting, reliable & honest service. They are experienced and knowledgable at what they do, and we here at Arthur Murray Dance Studios highly endorse them!

Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace Wedding Officiants

If you want a true professional who will ROCK the house...or provide a more toned down music genre, Rico can do it all !!

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