Ed Witles - The Elegant DJ 4.7 out of 5.0 4.8/5.0
Unobtrusive Musical Host and Wedding Event Director.
Washington, DC 20001
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Overall Rating
Quality of Service:
   4.8 out of 5.0 (4.9/5.0)
Responsiveness:
   4.9 out of 5.0 (4.9/5.0)
Professionalism:
   5.0 out of 5.0 (5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:
   4.1 out of 5.0 (4.1/5.0)
Flexibility:
   5.0 out of 5.0 (5.0/5.0)

Endorsements
"Great selection of music. Professional service. We recommend them highly for any wedding or special event!"
"Great DJ! One of the best that I've worked with when shooting weddings in the DC area."
"Ed is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is extremely professional and courteous, and I was highly impressed with his organization and efficiency. I know my clients feel the same way, as he goes above and beyond to ensure that every reception is a success. It is a true honor to work alongside him, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ for their reception! "
"Ed is wonderful. Sincere and professional, a pleasure to work with!"
"What a pleasure to work with Ed! He is friendly, charming and personable and knows how to keep the party going! I am most impressed with how Ed goes above and beyond the call of duty; upon request of his bride, he provided us with audio recordings of the entire reception. No one had ever done this for us before! It meant that in addition to having the special songs the bride and groom chose for themselves (we usually have to ask our brides for this after the event), we also had a backup recording of all the speeches and toasts. Although this wasn't necessary, it was a very nice option to have and a great safety net for anyone wanting the best possible audio. I look forward to working with Ed again and again and recommend him highly to any bride!"

 
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Wedding: 09/12/2009
Reviews: 9
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Ed was great - he was very easy to work with and had excellent suggestions. When it was getting close to the end of the wedding, he discreetly asked me to mark a few songs on our "must play" list that we definitely wanted to hear, which was really appreciated. I would definitely recommend working with Ed.

Reviewed On:
09/29/2009

Services Used:
DJ, Ceremony Music

mddcbride
Wedding: 05/02/2009
Reviews: 3
4.9
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:4.5 out of 5.0(4.5/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Ed was a pleasure to work with! Throughout the planning process he was incredibly responsive, understanding when we had a last minute change and even checked in on us as the big day approached. My husband can be a bit picky about music but Ed was able to accommodate all of his requests and really worked with the style we envisioned.

Ed was able to provide a completely wireless setup for our outdoor ceremony and an unobtrusive setup indoors for the dancing, both of which were high quality and provided beautiful sound. Arriving before all of our other vendors he was fully set up in time to ensure everything for the ceremony went smoothly; which it did thanks to his expert timing with the music. He kept the cocktail hour and dinner upbeat and limited his announcements to the important things. During the dancing he was sure to play all of our requests, even checking with me to make sure there wasn't anything that I wanted to hear but hadn't. The music he selected kept all ages on the dance floor all night and really created a party atmosphere without resorting to a single line dance or disco ball.

Not only is Ed incredibly professional and great at what he does, he really was concerned that we have a good time and got what we wanted. His prices might be a bit more than others but in this case you really do get what you pay for - I'd highly recommend him to anyone looking for a classy dj.

Reviewed On:
05/13/2009

Services Used:
DJ

jkl0908
Wedding: 09/21/2008
Reviews: 6
4.7
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:3.5 out of 5.0(3.5/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Ed was not a showy DJ that you often see at weddings. He did exactly what I asked and played the music we requested. He announced and kept things flowing without being overwhelming. He was also very flexible throughout the evening when we got off the schedule I gave him beforehand. Overall, it was the perfect atmosphere!

Reviewed On:
10/28/2008

Services Used:
DJ

Stephen
Wedding: 09/22/2007
Reviews: 1
4.8
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Ed was a consummate professional and was a joy to work with. Our wedding day went off without a hitch and his music selections (we only gave him our special songs) were wonderful. We would strongly recommend him to anyone.

Reviewed On:
11/04/2007

Services Used:
DJ

Adam
Wedding: 08/26/2007
Reviews: 6
4.6
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:4.5 out of 5.0(4.5/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:3.5 out of 5.0(3.5/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Ed was incredibly professional while catering to the needs of our wedding. He played a perfect mix of music for multi-generational party. The guests didn't seem to want to leave, which in my mind is the sign of a great party and a great DJ. Ed also has some cutting edge ideas and is one of the most technically savvy DJs in the industry. My wife and I would both highly recommend Ed for an amazing wedding experience.

Reviewed On:
10/22/2007

Services Used:
DJ

Heather
Wedding: 06/02/2007
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Ed was a perfect choice to DJ our wedding - he went above and beyond what one would expect from a DJ! He was extremely prompt and responsive, providing suggestions and recommendations on what he's seen work at other weddings and what doen't work. He even helped with ideas on things not related to the music - flow of the entire event, favors, guest bags at the hotels, etc. On the day of, Ed was there early setting up and helping direct the ceremony band where to go and getting them settled. There were wireless microphones for the ceremony, speakers for outside where the ceremony and dinner were, and a great arrangement indoors for the dancing portion - a lot of setup to do, but he handled it perfectly. He recorded our entire ceremony, from the prelude music to the final recessional, and provided us with a CD of it with a photo of the ceremony overlaid on top before dinner was even over! The transition from the band to Ed was seamless, and he got the party hopping quickly. He worked in the couple of songs we'd requested nicely, and selected the rest of the songs to keep the crowd on their feet for the entire reception. A couple weeks after the wedding, Ed sent us an additional package with another CD of the ceremony and one that contained just the music - it was wonderful to be able to hear it all since the day itself was just a blur of excitement. I'd highly recommend Ed to any brides-to-be, he'll help make your day go smoothly! Thanks Ed!

Reviewed On:
10/22/2007

Services Used:
DJ

Sarah
Wedding: 10/29/2006
Reviews: 1
4.6
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Ed was a pleasure to work with and very accomidating to all our needs!! He helped to make our day very memorable. One of our favorite services is the inclusion of a cd recording of our ceremony. He handed us the disc just as we sat down for dinner (it's got a picture from our ceromy on it, too)!! Talk about fast service!! Thanks, Ed!!

Reviewed On:
03/23/2007

Services Used:
DJ, Ceremony Music, Unique Services (Other)

Heather
Wedding: 10/22/2006
Reviews: 1
4.6
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:3.0 out of 5.0(3.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

We were pleased with Ed Whitles at our wedding. He was always available for questions and followed our requested playlist. He played music that fell within the genres of music that we liked. No cheesy wedding music, no line dances, no loud DJ interrupting our reception. No balloons, bubbles, blow-up musical beach toys. We wanted a professional, classy DJ for our wedding and Ed Whitles delivered. He also provided audio for our outdoor wedding ceremony and provided us with an audio recording (CD) of our entire ceremony. His equipment is top-notch (Bose) and is not typical bulky DJ equipment. His sleek equipment fit right into our reception site and was NOT unsightly. We highly recommend Ed Whitles.

Reviewed On:
03/29/2007

Services Used:
DJ

Laurian
Wedding: 07/15/2006
Reviews: 5
4.9
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:4.5 out of 5.0(4.5/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Ed was a great DJ. Here is a review I wrote for a soon to be bride who requested feedback about Ed:

"Ed is really really attentive, like you said. You could email him at any point, and he will respond very quickly to almost any request. He also picked music at the wedding that fit us exactly. It was kind of strange how he did that. Also, I wanted to limit Salsa music since not that many people can salsa. He said 'yeah, that is a good idea'. But then everyone got a bit warmer (read intoxicated) and he picked such great music that my English family and my husbands Peurto Rican family were having a conga line together. Suddenly people who didn't know how to salsa were up on the dance floor. He also recorded our vows and all the speeches beautifully. It was a very nice thing to get in the mail a couple weeks later.

Ed does does cost a good chunk of money, but I think he was very worth it. The music sets the tone for the wedding, and you want that to be right. I would definitely recomend him, in short."

Reviewed On:
03/23/2007

Services Used:
Band