Cathy
Wedding: 08/01/2009
Reviews:
1
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John was great. He takes your event seriously and works hard at it. Great music and great sound really made our event. He is a mature professional, a wise advisor. I was worry free about our audio at our ceremony and party. He is easily accessible. He develops the agenda with you but can easily go with the flow if necessary the day of your party. Carrie very unobtrusively did the digital photos and John produced a great slide show of the event afterward which will be a treasured keepsake.
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Reviewed On:
09/29/2009
Services Used:
DJ
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HUShe78
Wedding: 07/12/2009
Reviews:
1
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John is the most wonderful person!! What can I say. This man made my wedding terrific. He filled in where other vendors... i.e coordinators failed. He is a one stop shop. John's best quality is his organization. Brides the a would advice you to find organized vendors, those are the most reliable. You want your big day to be organized! John presented a total package including lighting that he customized to my exact wedding colors. The music selection was completely customized to every section/part of the wedding. The slide show was created by him and was so touching. He had the best communication. I actually just called him on his cell phone a few minutes ago and he was just as friendly!!!! He actually practiced and pronounced all my 14 plus wedding party name's correctly. These were some exotic names too! Can you say Lateaseeta, Funso, Staria, Tashunda just to name a few! My wedding was classy and elegant with the help of John. John kept the wedding on time and moving. He was the best master of ceremony. He stepped in and handled everything. John knows wedding etiquette, and will help advice you of proper formality as well as ideas to make the day run smoothly. I had the pleasure of meeting him more then 4 times, with him traveling hours to my address and I to his. He even came on his FIRST FATHERS DAY!!!! John's music selection is never ending and his taste is Great! There is so much he offered, I know I forgot something! His pricing does not compare to his services. As you can tell I was very happy with his services and would highly recommend him.
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Reviewed On:
10/07/2009
Services Used:
DJ
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junebug
Wedding: 05/30/2009
Reviews:
1
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John was great DJ! He was extremely easy to work with and willing to play any music we requested. He also put together a fantastic slideshow that our guests loved. He had lots of helpful hints and suggestions. Most importantly, he is not the type of DJ that takes over the event - he was in the background and quietly provided his services (which is exactly what we wanted). A pleasure to work with, I highly recommend him!
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Reviewed On:
08/28/2009
Services Used:
DJ
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Scott
Wedding: 05/23/2009
Reviews:
1
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We HIGHLY recommend John Howard and the A2Z Music Factory.
People sometimes underestimate the importance of the DJ in ensuring the flow and harmony of the event, and from our first meeting with John we felt comfortable. He paid attention to detail, getting to know us and our tastes and helping us to organize the layout of the entire evening which turned out to be great! John provided insight into weddings that my fiancée and I did not have, but he encouraged us to make the wedding exactly what we wanted it to be. When we selected him to be our DJ, we felt like we didn't have to worry about anything, music-wise. We knew that he would take care of everything and would provide great sound and the right songs at the right time. All of which he did! John made our wedding reception stress free. We appreciated his professionalism and knowledge of planning the music aspect of the reception.
He spent so much time with us preparing for our wedding beforehand. At the reception he made sure everything went smoothly and had a great feel for what the crowd wanted. Not only is he a really personable and great guy, he was extremely reliable and professional as well.
For the reception, John created a slideshow presentation of the bride/groom from childhood to adulthood which everybody enjoyed and complemented how wonderful it was. He also included a special tribute for a deceased family member (father of the bride) that was of special appreciation to the family. He even created extra copies of the slideshow presentation for the grandparents and parents of the bride and groom.
The picture-taking was an added bonus. John’s assistant had taken 100’s of pictures throughout the day and put them into a slide show for us.
It is a big job to coordinate a wedding, and John worked so well with the banquet caterer to assure that everything went smoothly. We felt confident that we were in good hands and were able to relax and enjoy ourselves as the events of the day unfolded!
We highly recommend A2Z Music Factory to all who need a DJ and want the BEST. Thanks again. Scott and Amanda Darr.
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Reviewed On:
07/08/2009
Services Used:
Photography, DJ, Ceremony Music
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Goldengirl
Wedding: 05/22/2009
Reviews:
5
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We were more than pleased with John. Not only did he provide insight into weddings that my fiance and I did not have, but he encouraged us to make the wedding exactly what we wanted it to be. He spent so much time with us preparing for our wedding beforehand. The day of the wedding he spent hours setting up and breaking everything down. At the reception he made sure everything went smoothly and had a great feel for what the crowd wanted. Not only is he a really personable and great guy, he was extremely reliable and professional as well.
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Reviewed On:
06/04/2009
Services Used:
DJ, Unique Services (Other)
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Jerrymeister
Wedding: 05/22/2009
Reviews:
1
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It was an absolute pleasure to work with John and A2Z Music Factory. He was professional responsive and made the evening a lot of fun! Won't hesitate to use him again.
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Reviewed On:
06/04/2009
Services Used:
Photography, DJ
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lula
Wedding: 05/02/2009
Reviews:
1
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John Howard of A2Z music is an incredible DJ. He provided unmatched DJ service on the day of my wedding. The preparation started months before; he met with my fiancé and me three times, and spent all the time we needed to make sure we were comfortable with the entire day's events from introductions to music to how the events flowed. He has years of experience, which allowed him to offer advice on what he thought would work best for our event. He found a special dedication song we requested for my aunt and uncle, who were celebrating their 40th anniversary, and also found other Irish songs my family requested. He promptly responded to my e-mails, and was very organized and "did the work for us". When I mentioned I would send him my revised notes to include the changes we had discussed in one of our meetings, he insisted that it was his job, I had enough to worry about he said. He also purchased gifts for my flower girl and ring bearer to save me some time. He really made the day so much more enjoyable because I knew he had everything under control. He is a tremendously nice person, who is professional, knowledgeable, and someone who really cares about making your day the most unforgettable day of your life.
More important than his organization and helpfulness leading up to the event, John is also a terrific DJ. He has a great knowledge of music, and is able to "read" a crowd. He knows what songs to play to get people up dancing, and keep them dancing!
In closing, I would definitely recommend the candid picks package....the pics he gave us are among my favorite! From beginning to end, John did a fabulous job. I am so happy we choose A2Z!
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Reviewed On:
06/19/2009
Services Used:
Photography, DJ
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Luca
Wedding: 02/14/2009
Reviews:
1
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A2Z Music Factory is the best. Don't look any further. John Howard made our wedding reception "stress free". From the smallest detail to the largest - John was extremely accommodating. What we liked most is his professionalism and knowledge of planning the music aspect of the reception. Picture taking is an added plus - the memories we have cannot be replaced. Pictures were taken at the ceremony and put into a slide show - as well as at the reception. A special presentation was set up for a deceased member of the family (father of the bride) and all were in awe of how beautiful it was. Other slide shows of bride/groom from childhood to adulthood added a special flavor to the event. John coordinated with the banquet people to make sure EVERYTHING was going as planned. John's flexibility was much appreciated during the reception - this was the BEST wedding ever. I am highly recommending A2Z to all who need a DJ and want the BEST. Our wedding is UNFORGETTABLE because of A2Z.........Sincerely, Luca & Sonia Fortunato, Dennis & Irene Fortunato
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Reviewed On:
03/25/2009
Services Used:
Photography, DJ, Unique Services (Other)
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onefineday
Wedding: 08/16/2008
Reviews:
1
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John was incredibly responsive via email and phone. After determining that email was the best way to communicate with both of us to make sure that everyone was on the same page, he kept us in the loop every step of the way. We planned our music at the last minute, and this required a lot of last minute coordination. He raised issues and questions that we hadn't thought of, and would assist us in making those decisions.
As a working bride, I wasn't always able to make decisions within a moments notice, but John gently encouraged me with reminders to do things that were "waiting for my approval." I appreciated this tremendously, and I know it led to the overall success of a seamless wedding day.
The Quality of Service blew my mind. A2Z Music Factory has top quality equipment and an endless music selection. Any music that he didn't have, he tracked down with a ruthless efficiency that amazed my husband. People raved about the professionalism of our D.J. and how he kept the flow of the evening going. We had some very specific and non traditional requests for our wedding, and he honored all of them. At the end of the night, the manager of our venue asked if I would provide him a copy of our music selections, because he loved them. He also asked for our D.J.'s card and information and indicated that he was the best D.J. they had ever had for a wedding. He told me that we should be proud of our selection for entertainment, that the guests clearly had a great time, and so did the staff.
The Value For Cost - There were a range of packages to choose from, and my D.J. worked with me to pick the best package for what I was trying to achieve and to stay within my budget. I appreciated his sensitivity to my husband's desire to stay exactly within our budget, but also pointing out things we hadn't considered, such as a sound system for our wedding. He provided microphones and sound for the ceremony itself, which I had opted to not rent due to budget constraints. This would have been a huge mistake, so I was so glad that he insisted we have microphones.
Additionally, A2Z Music Factory offers photography services. They were offered to us, and we did not accept, because we already had a photographer. He brought his photographer anyway, and they captured beautiful pictures. So much so, that I asked them to organize, edit, and create an album using all of our pictures, even our official photographers. I regret not hiring their photographer, because they were amazing photos, and I only have them of the dancing, and venue, not of the family photos before the ceremony. I like non traditional, out of the box photo selections, and he was exactly the style I was looking for. He filled in gaps of photos that I would otherwise have missed and been devastated about later.
Professionalism - Everyone raved about how awesome our music and delivery was. The D.J. arrived looking clean cut, well dressed, and ready to work the night away. We offered him alcohol the entire evening, and he wouldn't partake, because he said he was "working." He dealt with the restaurant staff, my family, and myself to coordinate many things throughout the evening, and did a perfect job. He took it upon himself to scout out the location prior to the wedding to make sure there would be no surprises.
Flexiblity - I was able to book A2Z at the last minute, because he was originally going to be at an out of town conference. I suspect that you would need to book his services much more in advance under normal circumstances. However, what I do know is that they can work under pressure. My husband is a non mainstream music junkie, and we wanted our wedding to reflect that style somewhat, but also entertain the guests. We also decided that we wanted to select our own dinner music and cocktail hour music to reflect our tastes, but that we would completely trust his judgment on the actual dancing. He spent hours working on finding the music we selected on our own, and he honored our request to not play certain genres of music, such as line dancing, disco, etc. He intently watched the crowd and responded to their responses. As a result, I ended up paying him at the last minute to stay another hour, because no one wanted to vacate the dance floor!
I have received countless compliments on the music and friends and family have begged us for the music list for parties. We're not giving it up, but we will give you or D.J.'s name....A2Z Music Factory. If you book them, you will not be disappointed, and neither will your guests!!
Please feel free to email me if you have questions at kirenday@gmail.com
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Reviewed On:
09/22/2008
Services Used:
Band
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Donna and Michael
Wedding: 08/10/2008
Reviews:
1
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Thank You John and Carrie for being professional and comforting that made us feel that your just as excited as we are on our special day. Helping and asking us how and what we wanted for our reception made us feel your there to help us make it our own. It was great working with you and getting the reception organized and fallowing our schedule to make sure we didn’t miss out on anything we have planned. Our family and guest enjoyed the music that was played during dinner and dancing. The candy toss was a good idea and making the kids part of the wedding. The candid pix were great it showed us parts of the wedding that we didn’t get to see.
I will definitely use A2Z Music Factory for my next big occasion and highly recommend them to anyone who needs DJ services.
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Reviewed On:
09/02/2008
Services Used:
DJ
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AnthonyC
Wedding: 07/26/2008
Reviews:
1
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A2Z worked with us to customize our service package to give us exactly what we needed. They were very professional and provided top quality service. The DJ took control of wedding coordination and made sure it was kept on schedule, which took a lot of pressure off of us. We opted to have them take candid photos of our wedding and reception ceremony and they did a great job. We actually like a lot of the candid photos more than we like the professional ones. We consider ourselves very lucky to have found them for our wedding.
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Reviewed On:
08/27/2008
Services Used:
DJ
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MarriageBound and Jim
Wedding: 05/17/2008
Reviews:
2
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John and Carrie were very flexible and readily available to provide advice and support during the planning months prior to our wedding. They accomodated our requests and was able to successfully keep the dance floor happening. People were dancing all the way to the end of the night. We would highly recommend and use them again in the future. They were the most reliable and trusted vendor of our wedding night!
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Reviewed On:
06/07/2008
Services Used:
DJ
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Angela
Wedding: 04/19/2008
Reviews:
1
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John and Carrie were WONDERFUL! I am so glad my mother found them and chose to use their DJ services. I am not sure of the cost, as my parents handled all of that, but I will say that they were easy to work with, professional, and thorough. While John kept the party going, Carrie took hundreds of candid photos, many of which our professional photographer did not even get, and they were great. The fact that John and Carrie are married was also a nice touch. They were dressed nicely at our wedding and very unobtrusive during the entire event. I would HIGHLY recommend using their services. John and Carrie were in communication with my parents a lot, which is not an easy task if you know my dad...I am so thankful we had such a great DJ for a truly amazing night. They were absolutely terrific!
Angie and Todd Bardwell
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Reviewed On:
08/28/2008
Services Used:
DJ
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sklewis
Wedding: 04/05/2008
Reviews:
1
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We can’t thank John & Carrie enough for such a fantastic time! I didn’t have any specific ideas of what I wanted at my wedding, all I knew is I wanted it to be fun for everyone. John & Carrie met with me a few weeks before our wedding and helped us with a timeline, playlist, and anything else we might need. They had never worked at our venue before and went to check it out a couple of weeks ahead of time so they knew the layout and what was available to them. On the day of the wedding I did not have to worry about a thing! John & Carrie coordinated everything with the other vendors and if there were any problems I never knew about them. The entire night the dance floor was packed! When it came time to end the night everyone chanted “One more song, one more song”! Now two weeks later family and friends are still calling us to say how much fun they had and enjoyed themselves. They keep telling us what a good job we did, however, we can’t take the credit. The only thing we did was to pick the right people to help us make our wedding an entertaining & relaxing event for all! We wouldn’t change a thing!
Thanks John and Carrie,
C&S Ford
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Reviewed On:
04/18/2008
Services Used:
DJ
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Miranda
Wedding: 12/31/2007
Reviews:
1
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We planned our whole wedding in 6 weeks. And as the time went on we only booked a2z about 2 weeks before the wedding date after a few emails and a little waiting to make sure the date was available. John was great in getting what we needed and ready to work for us. He got our songs the weekend of the wedding that was held on Monday. He really helped us pull it all off. Although my family has done 2 other weddings before for my sisters they were the formal church wedding. We did the all in one at one site and they did an excellent job with rehearsal and day of. We were not looking for the tradition everything and they were very easy to adapt to my choices. They helped people get involved did an impromt speech cause stupid us didn't think, well we should raise our glasses when the best man did his. And even gave us a break with not having to kiss every other minute while eating dinner. We had the guests sing a song with love in it. Overall we had a good experience with A2Z. They were even willing to travel about 4 hours to our event.
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Reviewed On:
01/06/2008
Services Used:
DJ
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5.0/5.0
