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    Megan B. Sent on 11/18/2023
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    Life of the party

    DJ Carl brought the party! We had a great time working with Carl for our wedding! His process to prep for the big day is so easy and efficient! He incorporated songs we love throughout the whole event and when the big day came we knew we had nothing to stress about. Dancing was my favorite part of the day!
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    Priya C. Sent on 12/03/2023
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    Amazing wedding DJ!

    We had a great experience with DJ Carl. Carl DJ’d our wedding, and was incredibly helpful throughout the process in answering all of our questions. On the wedding day, he was professional and displayed a great instinct in knowing which of our favorite songs would get people on the dancefloor. We definitely made the right decision in picking our wedding DJ – highly recommended!
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    A & Sent on 08/05/2023
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    The Best DJ you can hire

    Carl was so amazing throughout the entire process! He met with us to make sure he could offer exactly what we were looking for on the night, was able to provide all the sound help we needed for our ceremony, and expertly DJ'd cocktail hour, dinner, and of course the dance floor! He was extremely accommodating with all the specific requests that we had, and was always offering to help in any extra way he could. We cannot speak highly enough of the experience we had with him, and all for an extremely competitive price compared to other options. We couldn't be happier with our choice to book Carl for our wedding!
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    Jackie B. Sent on 04/21/2023
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    Amazing Dj!

    Dj Carl was great to work with from start to finish! He helped us stay organized as we selected a few songs we knew we wanted played for our special day. Our dancefloor was full the entire night and I would 100% recommend!
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    Sean G. Sent on 02/27/2023
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    DJ Carl was fantastic!

    DJ Carl was everything my wife and I could’ve hoped for and more. Not only did we have amazing and timely music at our wedding, but throughout the entire process, DJ Carl was open, honest, and most of all helpful in bringing together our dream wedding. Because of his long experience performing at weddings, he helped guide us through what was possible, and what was normal not only in terms of music, but in emceeing the event overall. He was perfectly timely in his communications, asking for important decisions months before the date and making himself available as needed on wedding week. He also created a version of our wedding song that was perfect for our first dance. 100% recommend DJ Carl for any future event!
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    Rachel Y. Sent on 01/22/2023
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    DJ Carl is the G.O.A.T.

    If you're on the fence about hiring a DJ...this is your sign to hire DJ Carl! We saw DJ Lenny at a friend's wedding and he was awesome, which is why we reached out to Collective DJs. I'm thrilled to say that DJ Carl was equally as amazing if not even better! We had several guests come up to us and say that it was the BEST dance floor they've ever seen at a wedding. My parents and aunts and uncles said "your DJ was AWESOME!" and we LOVED all the songs he played - it couldn't have gone better if we tried! He really took our vision to the next level and built off of our "must play" songs to create such an incredible dance floor. The dance floor was packed the entire time, from young adults in their 20s, to grandparents in their 80s. He was great at reading the room and playing the songs that would keep people on their feet, all while staying in our desired genres (we requested no today's top hits/"tik tok" music). We met with him via zoom a few times and he helped ease our anxieties about the wedding day, but we could never have imagined that it would go so perfectly. Thank you DJ Carl!!
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    Megan E. Sent on 07/14/2022
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    DJ Carl All the Way

    We used collective djs, specifically dj Carl! We LOVED him! Carl was great at communicating with us and hearing all of our ideas we had. While hearing our ideas he offered great ideas and suggestions to make our night perfect! Our guests were dancing the entire night and raved about our music. Would recommend to anyone!
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    Emma S. Sent on 01/09/2022
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    Crazy fun dance party!

    My husband and I were recommended DJ Carl by our venue and when we had our first phone call meeting with him I knew we had made the right choice- this guy knows his stuff and loves his job!!! He was very communicative and amenable- even when we threw last minute plans at him- like asking him to MC our shoe game and anniversary dance! Carl went with it and was a great MC!! When the dancing started, I don't think I ever sat down! He stuck to our playlists and the song choices he included to fill the gaps were great- everybody was on the dance floor having a great time! It was a night of dancing I will never forget. 10/10 recommend Carl- you won't regret it!
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    Bri V. Sent on 09/27/2021
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    Amazing!

    We LOVED having Carl as our DJ at our wedding - he was so accommodating and made the process so easy! It helps that he has such a deep love and understanding for music and could easily read our crowd to keep them on the dance floor the entire night. Our guests RAVED about the music and dancing - and none of that would have been possible without Carl at Collective DJ's. We are so thankful to have had such a talented DJ be a part of such a special day to us.
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    Ariel C. Sent on 06/28/2021
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    Music that's true to YOU!

    We absolutely LOVED working with Carl and Collective DJs!! Carl was so kind and easy to work with. My husband and I had a dual themed wedding of Star Wars and Lord of the Rings, and Carl was so accommodating when it came to adding music from those soundtracks into our ceremony for the processional and recessional. He also was able to play different soundtrack music from video games, anime, and Disney movies throughout the night as we requested which made our wedding really feel like it was OURS. We loved adding songs and creating playlists on Collective DJs' online portal! It was so easy and a fun experience to share with my husband. Carl made everything so easy and perfect for our wedding day and I'd highly recommend him!
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    K E Sent on 11/22/2020
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    Fantastic DJ!

    DJ Carl kept our wedding smooth and entertaining. Everyone loved the playlist and he made sure the acoustics from the ceremony to the reception were perfect. So easy to work with and professional, my now husband and I were very happy with their services. The pricing was incredibly reasonable and the music library is massive. There isn’t a song that DJ Carl doesn’t already have or can’t get for you! Highly recommend these guys!
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    Matt B. Sent on 05/21/2019
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    Highly recommend!

    "Carl Jr. is an absolutely incredible DJ, and I HIGHLY recommend him for any event, especially one that necessitates dancing! He made the whole process of planning our playlist so easy and executed our vision masterfully. From the first meeting with him, my wife and I had full trust in his ability to inter-mix the vast genres of music we requested. He was able to pick the perfect songs at the perfect time and kept the whole party dancing the ENTIRE night."
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    Lindsay L. Sent on 05/19/2019
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    We 100% recommend them!

    DJ Carl and Leni were recommended by our caterer. After reading their awesome reviews and getting to know Carl through a series of phone chats, we knew they were the ones to DJ for our wedding. They are responsive and professional yet friendly and personable at the same time. 5 weeks post wedding and our friends and family are still talking about our DJ and the music! At the last song of the night, at 11pm, at least 90 of our guests were still dancing away, then chanted "one last song" until they played one more dance song. We loved working with them, and our guests loved dancing with them, as did we. I can only recommend these guys in the highest.
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    Annie E. Sent on 05/21/2020
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    Stress-free/Non-stop dancing guaranteed

    My husband and I both love to dance, but had thought that we could pull off DJ-ing ourselves. A few months before our wedding, we came to our senses and emailed DJ Carl and it just so happened he had a cancellation for our exact wedding day a few days earlier. I believe that to be divine intervention because DJ Carl, without a doubt, was one of the best decisions we have ever made (besides getting married ;-D) DJ Carl clearly loves all music and doesn't have any judgements against your music picks. He was very organized and helped us realize how music is an integral part to a wedding reception--from your opening song, to the atmosphere during dinner, to the cake cutting, to your first dance. All of these moments are a chance to insert your personal touch and style on your wedding day. DJ Carl was super professional, organized, and flexible. He has multiple ways for customers to give him their 'Do's/Don't' list. We chose to use spotify playlists, which was easy for us. We were having trouble deciding on our first dance song, since it wasn't a typical love song. But DJ Carl motivated us to go with a song that we love and we are so grateful for his encouragement to go with our gut.
    On our wedding day, he arrived with ample time until the reception, so played music on his speakers for the happy hour, which was going above and beyond what he had to do. The music during the reception was light hearted and playful, which matched the emotions in the room. Once some of the tables were pulled away, the dancing commenced and didn't stop for 4 hours! It was great song after great song that kept everyone dancing long after they thought they would. DJ Carl knows how to read the room and perfectly times slow songs and fast songs. I don't think I have danced that much since my college years, but I just couldn't help myself. Til this day, our guests still say how much fun they had dancing at our wedding, which is such a compliment to DJ Carl's skills. We are so grateful for his expertise and could not have imagined our wedding without him. If you still wavering on whether or not to have a DJ, I cannot argue enough for hiring DJ Carl. He takes the stress away, so that you can focus on celebrating. DJ Carl is more than just a DJ--he's truly passionate about all music and puts his heart and soul into make sure everyone is having a good time. (Photography credit: Cameron Zegers Photography)
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    Leslie Sent on 08/18/2019
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    DJ Carl is the best!

    Carl came highly recommended by a friend and she wasn't wrong. He is professional, easy to work with, and his passion for music is palpable. Choosing a DJ requires a lot of trust, because unlike other wedding vendors, it's hard to know in advance whether the DJ will create the atmosphere and dance party you're looking for. When talking and meeting with Carl before the wedding, we knew that he genuinely cared about our music tastes and what we wanted for our wedding, and knew he was the one. And he created the best dance party! Carl got all of our guests on the dance floor and we got so many compliments from our friends and family about the music. I highly recommend Carl for your wedding--or, any event!
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    Caitlyn Sent on 06/24/2019
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    DJ Leni was Great!

    Leni was an awesome DJ! At our pre-wedding meeting, we told him we wanted to kind of have a Disney theme, and he played Disney as our pre-ceremony music in a very tasteful way. There was people dancing all night long at our wedding, and he played all of our must play songs at the perfect time! He also got us back on track with our timeline since we started our ceremony a little late. He was quick to respond to emails and nailed our music, everything was just what we wanted. Highly recommend!
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    Megan P. Sent on 07/04/2019
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    Guests danced all night!

    We worked with Carl as our DJ for our May 2019 wedding and he was awesome! He was so helpful during the music planning process when we had no idea what we were doing, he was flexible with last-minute changes, and he made triple sure that his music plans matched our vision. He also went out of his way to check in with us during the reception and to make sure the acoustics sounded great in our marble museum venue. AND he had our guests dancing all night!! People had a ton of fun and the music flowed perfectly, thanks to Carl's DJ style & music choices. I highly recommend him!
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    Brandon K. Sent on 05/25/2019
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    Good Times Had By All

    DJ Carl was hands down amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed working with him to make our wedding the best wedding ever. He is extremely knowledgeable and has an extensive music collection. Once you meet him you can instantly tell that he truly has a passion for what he is doing. He played all of the songs we asked him to and mixed them seamlessly. There was not a single moment of down time once the music started. Our guests all had a blast and so did we!
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    Dara Sent on 06/01/2019
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    Dj Carl Rocks!

    We really enjoyed working with Carl for our wedding! We had an interesting variety of music and Carl made it all flow together smoothly! The online forms and suggestions make it easy to customize your day! We also had a great time talking with Carl about AC/DC and other good music! 8) this guy really knows his stuff :)
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    Sarah Sent on 06/03/2018
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    We had DJ Carl from Classic Collective for our wedding on May 27, and would emphatically recommend him to anybody looking for a DJ in the Baltimore area. He worked closely with us in the run-up to the event and was very flexible about scheduling; moreover, he has set up a really excellent and thorough event information form that probably did as much to help us plan as any wedding book did. During the event, he was responsive to sudden requests and changes in plan, and did a great job keeping the tempo up throughout the evening. All of our other vendors had experience working with him and seemed quite happy (and sometimes even relieved) to hear that he would be the emcee. Long story short: get DJ Carl. He is great.

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    Thanks so much for the kind words. Your wedding was such a fun an memorable time. It's nice when you have guests who don't let little things like a monsoon keep them from having a great time and really be in the moment of celebrating the merging of lives and families. Thanks for helping to create such a great wedding soundtrack with your incredible request list! I can't wait to see the pictures! Thanks again and happy matrimony!
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    Rachel Sent on 10/21/2017
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    I have worked with Classic Collective DJ's many times, and I've always been beyond happy with the results. Most recently, I hired Classic to DJ a large party at my home. Leni worked with us on this one, and he totally nailed it! He prepared ahead of time by discussing our music preferences with us, and getting a feel for the type of party it would be. We had a very eclectic mix of preferences, but he worked them all together to make a seamless soundtrack to the party. Our requests included everything from 70's/80's/90's American music, to modern and classical Punjabi tunes. Leni arrived on time, was very respectful of our property (even wiped up his foot prints from our front porch after he finished setting up) and kept the volume at just the right level. (The volume thing is a really big pet peeve of mine when it's not done right!)

    I would hire Classic Collective DJ's many times over!
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    Caroline Sent on 10/11/2017
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    Carl was amazing. He did the music for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Before the wedding he sat down with me and my fiance to discuss the kind of music we wanted played and the feel we wanted for both portions of the wedding. Music is extremely important to us and Carl did a wonderful job.

    He was always very responsive and always very nice. He is a wonderful DJ and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ for their wedding.
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    Jenny Sent on 11/13/2017
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    Leni K was our DJ and he was amazing!!! All of our guests were out on the dance floor. He got everyone's names right during the introductions (I work for a hotel in Baltimore and you would not believe the amount of DJs that mess this up!). We filled out a questionnaire and then met with Leni in person to review everything a couple weeks before the wedding. He nailed it! So professional and easy going. Also fulfilled some last minute song requests we sent him day of!
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    I can't say enough positive things about DJ Carl. He is above and beyond professional. Last minute, we ended up needed his equipment for the ceremony and without a thought he arrived to our wedding early to make sure that my Grandma who was marrying us had audio equipment. Most importantly, he is great at reading the couple and your guests. He threw a great party for us and we had exactly what we wanted - a packed dance floor from the beginning. DJ Carl is awesome!
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    Kate Sent on 06/15/2017
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    Carl was absolutely amazing! Look no further. You have found your DJ. Seriously, he was so professional, kind, and talented. We had the best, crazy dance party which was what I was hoping for. Everyone and I mean everyone was on the dance floor even my 65 year old mother who never dances. I only wished it had lasted longer. Please book Carl! You won't regret it!
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