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Platinum Occasions

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    Kaitlyn H. Sent on 10/11/2021
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    Absolutely recommend Jim Mast/Platinum Occasions

    Jim was fantastic throughout my entire wedding process. He was responsive, professional and friendly; which was particularly helpful during a pandemic wedding. On the night of our wedding, Jim kept all of the events moving and the party going! Definitely recommend!!
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    Marc J. Sent on 06/14/2021
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    Energetic and genuine

    Jim was fantastic. He was on top of things and kept the party going the entire night!
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    Aleks Sent on 06/08/2021
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    Wow! What a Great Experience!

    We hired Platinum Occasions for our wedding this past weekend. Being a postponed Covid wedding, I have to note how understanding and willing to work with us Jim was from the very beginning. The process was extremely easy, from communicating our timeline, choosing songs, and making sure that announcements were made on time. Initially we thought our families and friends weren’t much of the dancing type, but boy were we wrong!! Jim got everyone up and shackling what their mommas gave them! Our guests loved him so much they kept going up to talk to him and to give him hugs! Jim had an incredible sense of the crowd’s tone, was extremely professional, and we can’t be any happier with how the night went. My husband and I highly, highly recommend Platinum Occasions. You will not go wrong! Thank you for elevating your special day Jim!!
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    Kelsey P. Sent on 05/24/2021
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    Our BEST wedding decision

    Jim was absolutely incredible. There really aren’t enough words to describe how professional, reassuring, talented, and insanely fun of a guy that Jim is. He read the crowd so well and played songs that got EVERYONE, even our 90 year old grandmas, out onto the dance floor at some point in the night. When he wasn’t DJing, he was tearing it up on the dance floor and making our guests crack up, or he was capturing videos of super special moments that our videographer missed. There were absolutely no blips throughout the entire day and every song was played with the most perfect timing, especially our recessional song which I was super picky about! Jim had it all under control. I will cherish how special Jim made our day for the rest of my life!
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    Toni B. Sent on 03/29/2021
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    Amazing DJ

    Jim was a fantastic DJ for our wedding. He read the crowd and kept every dancing the whole time which is all I wanted. He stuck with us through 3 reschedules of our Covid wedding, made sure he had the specific version of every song we requested be played & timed out our ceremony music exactly as we wanted it. I couldn’t be happier! I would highly recommend!
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    Nicole C. Sent on 09/16/2020
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    Great DJ and so fun!

    Jim was fantastic! He did all of our song requests, made the transitions smooth, and kept the vibe of the party by really reading the crowd. He was so fun and attentive. We were so glad he was able to do our wedding and would definitely recommend him!
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    Maria Sent on 04/21/2021
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    Jim Mast is a Godsend. His talent, professionalism, intuition, along with his cool, calm, collected, personality saved our wedding day on multiple accounts.

    We were on a tight budget and needed someone who we could afford and trust. Out of all of the DJs we had spoken to, he was the most down to earth, experienced and value oriented.

    He had been so flexible and understanding that he did not even charge us the additional travel fee when our date and location had to change during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many DJs over charge and under deliver. That is not the case with Jim. His work is priceless.

    At first sight, Jim pleasantly surprised us by our bridal room to get us ready four our announcement line up. His friendly smile and assertiveness reassured us that we were in good hands. He spoke clearly, announced even our foreign names correctly, and always seemed ten steps ahead.

    When it was time for our blessing, and the priest was missing, Jim jumped right in and improvised for us with a prayer. He miraculously incorporated extra speeches, and conflicting requests with grace.

    Jim is extremely talented, does his job very well and truly cares about his work and his clients. He did everything and anything we needed, and proved to be our rock throughout the wedding process. He did an amazing job with our first dance and was able to perfectly mix some very unique songs together. Every special moment we had chosen songs for was a success. Jim knows how to feel the crowd and play which songs when, and makes sure to listen to what you want and need for your day.

    He has fun lights and an amazing sound system and does a fantastic job of directing the guests attention to where it may be needed.

    We promise you, you will not go wrong booking Jim. We have been to many weddings, parties, clubs, concerts etc, and we can firmly attest, that he truly has been the best DJ we have encountered. We were so so blessed to have had Jim as our DJ.
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    Scott P. Sent on 08/02/2021
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    Absolutely amazing!!!

    Jim was incredible!!!! The dance floor was full the entire night! He played to the crowd and was extremely helpful during our whole process of planning. We've gotten so many compliments already! Recommend for any and all events!
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    Emily B. Sent on 12/27/2019
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    Jim Mast - Polished, Professional and Knows How to Make An Event a Memorable Party!

    Forever grateful for Jim Mast’s Platinum Occassion’s professional service... Jim’s guidance and impeccable timing for the wedding processional and recessional music was spot on, Jim’s direction and assistance with microphones for the wedding service pastor and readers calmed our nerves ... he also helped keep us on track
    For the wedding party introductions, toasts and speeches and lastly (and most importantly) his amazing playlists kept the dance floor filled all ... night... long!!

    Thank you Mr Mast for making the wedding day a beautiful celebration!
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    Ryan Sent on 10/27/2019
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    Great Experience

    We had gone to 2 previous weddings where Jim was the DJ and decided to use him for our own reception. He did a great job at helping to keep the flow of our reception going smoothly and to keep the dance floor full. The online portal for planning helped us to keep our song choices straight and remember songs we might have forgotten. Thanks Jim!
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    Jillian M. Sent on 06/17/2019
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    Perfect Experience

    Jim was the PERFECT DJ for our wedding! The online portal was fantastic - it helped us remember parts we probably would have forgotten on our own, and we loved being able to select songs ahead of time. I have honestly never seen a dance floor so packed for the entire night! Jim was flexible when the rain changed our timing, and helped keep the night's events rolling as planned. Our night was perfect, and so much of it was thanks to him! I would absolutely recommend him for any event.
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    Melinda Sent on 05/21/2019
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    Highly Recommend!

    Jim was a major blessing to us for our wedding day! He was so helpful during the entire process, very flexible and professional. He was great to work with and we truly could not ask for a better DJ. He accommodated for us and did everything we asked, he was able to read the crowd and the dancing was so fun! He made our day such a blast!
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    Jonathon L. Sent on 03/25/2019
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    Can't Go Wrong with Jim

    Jim was the absolute best wedding DJ we could have asked for. His platform for song requests (or do not plays!) was really easy to use and navigate and made our lives planning a wedding that much easier. Jim created an unbelievable environment on the dance floor while also coordinating the speeches and bridal introductions (with last second requests by my bride and me) with no hesitation and with the utmost professionalism. He took chaos of the wedding day and turned it into calm, which is no easy feat for a bride and groom. My wife and I would recommend Jim to anyone and everyone, he truly rocks!!
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    Stephanie M. Sent on 10/15/2018
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    Made my wedding day!

    Jim DJ’d for my wedding with over 240+ people. Ages ranging from 3-93 years old, he had EVERY guest engaged and dancing the entire night. Our dance floor was not empty a single second of the night. I’ve had numerous guests comment on how great the music and the selection was. I cannot thank him enough!!!!! He absolutely made my wedding night!!
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    Kristen C. Sent on 10/23/2018
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    Best vendor of our wedding

    I'm going to save all of you Chicago brides time - if he is available for your date, HIRE JIM AS YOUR DJ.

    Everyone, and I mean everyone, said that they have never been to a wedding where everyone was on the dance floor the whole night and had that much fun. And that was all thanks to Jim. He was an excellent communicator and did everything to prep in advance to ensure the night would go perfectly - which it did! He is incredibly talented and I could not recommend anyone more highly.
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    Victoria Sent on 10/08/2018
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    We can't thank Jim enough for making our big day so special! We had so many special requests and he fulfilled them all. From our custom introduction to playing a song from one of our friends bands, he had a perfect balance of every genre that kept everyone dancing all night. He did such an amazing job. I HIGHLY recommend him to everyone, he will not let you down! Thanks again so much Jim, you killed it! :)
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    Samantha Sent on 10/24/2018
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    Best part of my wedding!

    Jim Mast is the BEST wedding DJ ever! I highly recommend him to anyone who is getting married. He was able to read the crowd and play songs to get everyone on the dance floor. He engaged with the guests and was the life of the party! Also, the online portal to create a playlist is super user friendly. People are still talking about how much fun my wedding was and how great the music was.
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    Allison Sent on 12/09/2017
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    Best DJ service. Jim really is a master at his craft. It is an art really how he can read a room...feel the vibe of the audience and create the energy to keep the party going! I danced all night ..seriously. He just got everything right
    ALL MY requests and answered all my questions super speedy..like instant which is so appreciated when you are planning a wedding and have stress! He was a big factor in making out wedding fabulous and filled with Dance floor memories... Thank you so much Jim!
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    Anthony Sent on 10/22/2017
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    Jim was absolutely fantastic and better than we could have hoped! From the very beginning he was friendly, helpful, and focused on making our special day perfect. He was consistently prompt in responding to our emails and addressed all of our concerns, including some changes to our plans that he was more than willing to accommodate. The planning website for the timeline and song selections was very easy to use, and it included really helpful lists of song suggestions for different parts of the evening. The day of the wedding, Jim was terrific! He was always the utmost professional and seemed to sincerely care about giving everyone a great night. During the ceremony, he worked with the venue and officiant to make sure the music and timing were perfect. At the reception, Jim made sure to play all of our requested songs, including several that were not initially on his list, so we really appreciated that he added those for us. We had requested a diverse mix of songs, but the flow from one to the next was perfect and nothing seemed out of place. Jim also played some songs based on requests or just the “feeling of the crowd,” and everyone really seemed to enjoy it. Throughout the evening, he made sure we knew when he was going to transition to a special moment (e.g. bouquet toss, toasts, etc.), but it never interrupted the flow of the night. Overall, we could not have been happier with all of the services Jim provided, and everyone had a great time. He really helped make everything perfect, and we’d highly recommend him for anyone looking for a DJ.
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    Katy Sent on 10/07/2017
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    Jim was better then I could have ever imagined! He played music during my outdoor ceremony and made sure the pastor and all the speakers had a microphone. This is something that is usually over looked at outdoor weddings! Jim was prompt with song requests at the reception, got all of our guests through the buffet line quickly and even let the flower girl sing a solo! Jim's attention to detail made me so comfortable the day of my wedding. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ!
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    Hannah Sent on 10/21/2017
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    Jim was the best DJ to work with! He is so very affordable and his online website is so easy and helpful to use! I was able to put in my selections and he took it from there. He kept my guests dancing and laughing all night long. The reception runs smooth because of the organization of the DJ, let me tell you, I didn't have to worry about a thing! Jim has such great energy and responsiveness all night long. I would highly recommend him for your wedding! Top notch!
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    Nicole Sent on 01/10/2018
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    Jim was the best DJ/MC we could have asked for. He truely got to know us as a couple and understand the type of music we enjoy. He took the time to walk us through his process step by step so we didn't have to worry about a thing come the day of the wedding. However, what truely blew me away was his ability to manage the entire reception. We had a buffet style dinner and from working with the caterer to ensure everyone was released in a timely manner/avoiding bottle necks to easing people into the toasts and dancing he handled it all with ease and enthusiasm. I also feel like he ran plenty of interference to ensure that we were not bothered by the caterer with unneccissary questions as we ate ;) As the evening progressed and everyone was ready to dance he was amazing at reading the crowd and making sure everyone was enjoying themselves, his energy is hard to ignore and he made even the most timid of dancers feel comfortable with their moves.
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    Aubrey Sent on 09/27/2017
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    Jim was a breath of fresh air. The DJ I originally found on The Knot wasn't available the day of our wedding but referred Jim. The first time my husband and I met with him we knew we'd found a diamond in the rough. Jim truly loves what he does and it's evident. You'd expect someone with his background, experience and connections to charge an arm and a leg for his services, but he doesn't. Jim's rates are extremely reasonable. He is professional, personable and kept his promise of a packed dance floor all night! Every time I ask one of our guests if they had a good time they said they absolutely did! Several have said they don't normally dance at weddings, but did at ours. That's a testament to Jim's skill for reading/entertaining a crowd. He did a fantastic job and I'd recommend his services to anyone looking for a reasonably priced DJ with stellar work ethic and ability to perform.
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    Joanie Sent on 08/20/2017
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    Wow!!! Jim is absolutely amazing, he was the DJ for our wedding and kept people on the dance floor!! Thank you, Jim!
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    Alicia Sent on 11/22/2016
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    What is there to even say about Jim... he is just the BEST. If you're looking for a DJ to make your wedding personal, fun, and unique to you, Jim is your guy. His website and planning forms are easy to navigate and help you to pick all the songs you absolutely want played and the songs you don't. He's easy to work with and very professional. He's also full of energy and it's contagious to everyone around him. He gets out on the dance floor with the guests and knows how to read a crowd. Our dance floor was PACKED from start to finish, there was never a dull moment. Don't hesitate for a minute to book Platinum Occasions for your wedding!
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