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The DJ Hawaii, Tony So

The DJ Hawaii, Tony So

Honolulu, HI
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    Jacqueline S. Sent on 05/02/2022
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    Dj Tony- booty shaker!

    Tony is amazing! He came to us in a pinch, when we thought we'd have no one for our wedding. He was very interactive with the wedding party and guests. He definitely kept the guests on the dance floor the entire night. His set was smooth and incorporated everything we wanted to hear. He's the best!
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    Knew how to get us!

    Tony was flexible and understanding as we rescheduled our wedding multiple times due to covid! We were behind on getting information to him (we’re talking 4 or 5 days before the wedding we sent song choice and inspiration over) and he was so kind about it - never did he make it feel stressful which we so appreciated! At the wedding, he knew exactly what to play to get our wedding party up, singing and dancing in front of the photographer - it was perfect! Later in the evening, when it was mostly older folks on the dance floor, he knew what to play to keep them happy and moving too! Also the social booth add-on was cool, I have some really good photos and boomerangs of us and our guests from that. Would definitely recommend!
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    Reyna Sent on 02/20/2022
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    The Best Party of Our Lives- Mahalo DJ Hawaii!

    Before I get into it, just book Tony, it will be one of the best decisions you can make for your wedding day.

    Our wedding was one of the best parties of our lives thanks to The DJ Hawaii (aka Tony So). We have the somewhat now-typical COVID wedding story where we were supposed to get married December 2020 but then we decided to push the date back a full year. So we had been in contact with Tony since Fall of 2019, and had overall been keeping in touch with him for OVER two years. When we had our intimate wedding ceremony with just family in 2020, we even asked Tony to create playlists for the entire evening so we felt like we had a DJ there and he delivered without even being there!

    Fast forward to our new date in 2021. After much anticipation, anxiety and over two years of planning, we were finally were able to have our wedding in Hawaii. Tony not only served as just one of our vendors throughout the process, he gave us planning advice, kept us updated on what was going on on the island (regarding daily Covid restriction changes) and was just an amazing resource overall. He is personable, responsive, and has a warm personality and working with him doesn't feel like a typical wedding vendor business relationship. He embodies the welcoming and laid back vibe of the islands.

    I want to emphasize that my husband and I were always pretty adamant that we wanted a DJ and not a live band. This is because DJ's have more flexibility in terms of adjusting to the crowd, the vibe and changing genres more effortlessly. Tony was able to do this to perfection. Tony can read a room and was able to adjust the music to match the energy from us and our guests. This became apparent when a lot of us started dancing while the servers were trying to serve dinner. This pretty much set the tone for the night as we were asked to sit down so could be served our dinner lol.

    Needless to say, Tony absolutely killed it. The music and transitions were so on point and it kept our guests on their feet for 4-5 hours. We still have friends asking if they can fly Tony to the East Coast for their weddings (that's saying something). So if you're thinking about your wedding entertainment, look no further. You will find everything you need and more with Tony. Music truly sets the tone for your wedding and is one of the most important considerations for the guests' experience. Pretty napkins and centerpieces will kind of go out the window when you start having so much with your friends and family and the music is a HUGE part of that. Book Tony NOW. He's not only insanely good at what he does, but he's also become an amazing friend. We love you Tony!
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    So awesome!

    Tony was AWESOME; from the initial meeting to selecting what type of music to play, responding to updates/messages, to MC'ing the wedding, and finally bringing down the house with the music. Tony knows how to captivate the guests and keep them on the dance floor! He played the right songs at the right time to make sure the dance floor was never empty! He also did a great job at keeping the wedding reception program on-time and running smoothly. We and our guests had a blast during our reception thanks to Tony! I absolutely recommend The DJ Hawaii to anyone and everyone.
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    Amanda Sent on 07/18/2018
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    I was lucky enough to get a behind-the-scenes look at the wedding DJ process after my fiancé and I locked down our friend Tony (The DJ Hawaii) to mix at our wedding. Tony spent a great deal of time going over our desires and expectations as well as his suggestions as a seasoned wedding DJ. He started by having us fill out “The DJ Hawaii Planner” worksheet. This got my fiancé and I organized and provided space for us to list everything from songs we wanted played at cocktail hour, to the name of our florist, family VIPs, wedding details, etc. I felt so relieved that he sought out so much information since he would be helping emcee and orchestrate the flow of the day.

    After we turned in our worksheet, we met up with Tony for brunch to review and brainstorm. He was so professional and explained that from studying our worksheet, he already had a good idea of our style and the vibe we were going for at the wedding. He also described his game plan and how he would be matching song tempos to aid with smooth transitions while simultaneously reading the crowd to see what to play next- wow.

    After the meeting, we kept in contact with Tony to solidify details. He was quick to respond and was always so kind and understanding of a little bridal indecisiveness- lol. Additionally, he handled all the logistics for his DJ equipment rental and travel for my destination wedding o
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    Laura Sent on 09/28/2017
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    Tony made our night! He was our DJ & emcee on the Lagoon Lawn at the Four Seasons Oahu at Ko Olina. He was super upbeat and positive, and read the crowd really well - trust him and don't try to direct every song choice. He was totally willing to coordinate with my brother who wanted to do the bridal party introduction. He ran the sound for the ceremony and for the reception he was able to find some specific songs for our Aussie friends and then for our Detroit/Motown friends, as well as a traditional Italian song - he really wanted to make our night perfect. We highly recommend Tony So as a DJ/Emcee!
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    Maybelle Sent on 03/28/2017
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    Tony was worth every penny! My husband and I were impressed at how he was able to keep the majority of the guests on the dance floor the entire night. We are not big music people but we gave him examples of songs we liked and he took it from there. We do not live in Hawaii so it was tough figuring out who we wanted to use. The price range for DJs are pretty wide but if it sounds too good to be true, you may not want to go with them. Tony was on the mid-higher end than all of the ones I researched but once we met with him, we instantly knew that we wanted to go with him. He has a ton of years of experience, and has the best personality. He was very responsive with email and was flexible in meeting with us when we only had a small window open to meet. It sounds like Tony is well-known and has a great reputation in Hawaii. I would not skimp on your DJ/MC. He definitely had a huge part in making our wedding day a memorable and enjoyable night for us and all of our guests!
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    Emelyn Sent on 02/18/2017
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    My husband and I were referred to Tony So by another vendor we used in our recent wedding. We're so glad to have met Tony and use him as our DJ and emcee! Tony has met with us several times during our wedding planning months, and he's so friendly, honest and easy to talk to. There were times we were unsure about things during our planning, but Tony's confidence and reassurance made us feel better. On the night of our reception (and even days after), our guests told us that the music was great and the program ran smoothly! He added last minute song requests from my maid of honor, and he knew what kind of music to play to get people on their feet! With Tony's help, my husband also surprised me with a monogram that was displayed in our reception room. :-) We appreciate his work and attentiveness during our special night. We can't say enough great things about him...thanks so much Tony!
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    Katie Sent on 07/29/2016
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    Tony is the man! Our initial phone call was great, he definitely has a sense of humor. My wife and I aren't the type of people who wanted to choose every song for our wedding, especially when it came time for everyone to dance. We felt overwhelmed with everything going on and all the planning that the last thing we wanted to do was create a massive playlist.
    Tony took care of everything after a few suggestions on our part, and a handful of questions from him. DJ Tony had the entire wedding jumping all night, it was absolutely insane! Seriously, we even had grandparents getting down on the dance floor. Everyone had such a good time that we would have stayed and danced all night had there not been a curfew at the venue.

    Thanks Tony, you're the man!

    -Danny
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    Jennifer Sent on 08/25/2015
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    We hired DJ Tony based on recommendation from our wedding planner. We loved that he was able to provide DJ and emcee services. It makes all the difference in the world to hire a professional DJ and emcee. Though people would love to save money by having one of their friends' do the emceeing, I will say that it's worth it to hire a professional. It takes a lot of the stress and pressure off your friends and family who would be taking this role. It's better to leave it to a professional who has done this a million times over and over again.

    DJ Tony is professional, he's personable, and he's super flexible and fun! He's a really nice guy, and he's easy to talk to. We immediately clicked with him when we met him the day of our wedding. We had sent him e-mails prior to the wedding, including song lists and special requests that we had. He was able to go with the flow and everything went perfect, including the surprise mother-son dance that my husband planned behind my back! For a minute, I thought DJ Tony truly messed up! He was in on the surprise the entire time! He's good at keeping secrets and acting as well. = )

    There was never a dull moment! The dance floor was completely packed the entire night! Many of our guests have told us that this was the "most fun", "most entertaining", and "most organized" wedding they have ever been to. Many of those comments are due to great vendors we chose to be a part of our dream team!

    Whatever you do, DO NOT skimp on the entertainment or DJ. This will make or break your party. It definitely sets the tone for your party. DJ Tony is worth it! Highly recommend him and his services.
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    Rianna Sent on 10/19/2015
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    Tony made our wedding!!
    We hired Tony as our DJ and Emcee through email all the way from Australia. He was so helpful and easy to work with.
    When we arrived in Hawaii we met with Tony and he made sure he knew what we wanted and really got the feel for the guests and type of wedding we were having.
    Our wedding was a small one, of about 20 guests, our biggest fear was the night would become dull but we can honestly say Tony made sure it was everything BUT dull. Everyone had the best time and Tony even narrated a game in great spirit!
    We would recommend DJ Tony So to ANYONE getting married in Hawaii, he is the best!
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    Miyabi Sent on 03/13/2014
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    When I first met Tony, I asked for one thing - to have an epic dance party - and that's exactly what he gave us! His music selection during our reception was brilliant. He definitely acknowledged my music taste as well as made sure our guests was enjoying them too. At one point, all our guests were on the dance floor busting their moves! It was one of the best moments of the night all thanks to Tony and his team!

    Besides his DJ skills, Tony is diligent and responsive, which was very helpful for us as we were planning a destination wedding (we're originally from Singapore). He was easy going and always helpful when we worked on the music choices and timeline. I'm so glad to have met Tony and he really made our wedding night special.
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    Tony was the perfect choice for our wedding. We decided to do a destination wedding so we knew a lot of the planning was going to be via word of mouth and therefore needed vendors that were easy to work with and on top of their game. Every time I asked for a DJ referral Tony was always on the top of the list. Everyone said how easy he was to work with and how professional he was and boy he certainly delivered. I spoke to Tony one time to do a quick interview and immediately knew he was our guy. For the next 6 weeks or so leading up to the wedding we exchanged a few emails and got the basics out of the way. When we got to Hawaii a few days before the wedding we met in person and to be honest did all the planning in an hr or so. I'm ashamed to say I didn't really do the homework I needed to but it didn't matter because I trusted Tony would take charge and make sure my guests had a good time. We literally picked our first dance, mother son dance, and father daughter dance on the fly and each of his suggestions was perfect!!! And as for general music selections? I still to this day get complimented on his catalog of tunes that night and how he even got our most stubbornest of guests to boogie. I highly recommend anyone to use Tony and you will not be disappointed.
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    If we could give Tony more than 5 stars for professionalism we totally would! He is so on top of it and detailed in his work. This man truly takes pride in his work and does his job VERY well. His customer services is great and he is very attentive. I highly recommend him to all brides and grooms who are looking for a great DJ who knows what to play and when to play it. He reads the crowd and just seemed to know exactly what needed to be done to keep everybody on the dance floor. Thanks Tony! You made our day so fun!
    Much Aloha, Nic & Vik
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    Elizabeth Sent on 08/21/2013
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    For our low budget wedding, our big splurge was definitely in hiring Tony So as our DJ and Emcee. Tony made our wedding stress-free, fun and memorable. If you are looking for a professional, funny and amazing DJ/ Emcee, Tony is your guy. When I first met Tony he told me that he had the ability to get people on the dance floor to dance. At first I was a little skeptical, because I’ve been to weddings, where people are often too shy to dance. SURPRISE! Our dance floor was packed! Even our grandparents were all dancing.
    What I loved best about working with Tony was how quick he was to respond to every e-mail I sent. I always heard back from him promptly. On multiple occasions he actually initiated by checking-in to see if I needed any help or if I had any questions.
    Tony met with my husband and I multiple times to iron out our timeline, and provided us with a lot of useful tips and questions that he recommended we ask our vendors ahead of time. At our last meeting he ran through the timeline and script with us again, which put me at ease. I felt like I didn’t have to worry about anything for my reception. He also provided us with excellent templates that helped to keep us organized throughout the planning process.
    He also recommended us to some great vendors, like Photobox. We felt very taken care of from our first meeting to just gain information about his services all the way to the end of our reception.
    Tony was on-time for our wedding, and did an amazing job uplighting our ballroom. The best part of the night was his music choice. I loved that his dinner music, matched our taste completely (Colbie Caillet, Jason Mraz, etc). From meeting us, he really got a great sense of what mood we wanted to set. He definitely isn’t one of those “showy” Emcees, that steals the show, but he kept our program moving perfectly. We didn’t have to worry about any inappropriate jokes/comments, or unplanned speeches. H
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    Charlene Sent on 07/10/2013
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    We chose The DJ Hawaii for DJ and Emcee services after meeting with Tony. He was such a delight to work with!

    We could not recommend him more highly. He was responsive and so helpful with every aspect of our wedding.

    Tony performed the Emcee duties perfectly, he has such great attention to detail. In terms of his DJ services - we could not have asked for a better DJ. He had all the guests on their feet the entire night. My sister had requested a really new song - and even though he didn't actually have it - he somehow managed to find it and played it for us.

    Tony made the reception fun and made sure that everything ran smoothly. He is a true professional and treats every bride and groom like you're part of his family. We're so greatful to have had Tony as part of our wedding day.
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    Jasmin Sent on 10/28/2012
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    The first time meeting Tony was a memory that implanted in my brain. He was warm and inviting. He was one of the vendors I was did finally looking forward to seeing at our wedding. He got the part started and did everything he was asked. He did not mess up once on any of our requested songs. We brought an Arabic band with us from Australia which he worked with amazingly and they spoke nothing but great words on how accomidatimg Tony was. He has a warm heart and we where blessed to have him DJ our wedding. Tony was prepared for everything! Book him NOW get in early or you will be sorry :) much love to tony! XxxxxX
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    Tony is amazing! I wish I could give him more stars since he totally made our wedding fabulous!!! My hotel events manager recommended Tony to us. He was a bit out of our budget since we did not plan to have a DJ but after contacting Tony he hooked us up with a great affordable rate within our budget! Not only is he extremely professional, genuine and amazing to work with but an overall GREAT GUY!!
    This guy knows his music! He doesn't play the typical cheesy crap you hear at most weddings, but a great selection of the music we liked! He took the time to get to know our taste in music and also wanted to make sure he pronounce our names and bridal party names correctly. I've been to so many weddings where the DJ butchers the families' and bridal party's names so it was reassuring that he cared about this important detail.

    He definitely got the crowd going and made our wedding one to remember! I would highly recommend Tony to all my friends and family. If you're considering a DJ for any event, go with TONY SO!!! He's AMAZING!!!
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    Tony was such a great person to work with. He listened to our needs and made suggestions/advice to make those ideas outstanding. He was very friendly, easy to talk to and very professional. Tony has a great ear for music and really listens to the lyrics and meaning of the song, which made our custom first dance song flow really well with our voice recordings. He knew how to fit music that fit the crowd. Overall, we love his work. A+
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    Tony So was the DJ & MC at our daughter's wedding a Loulu Palms. He was awesome. We were worried that nobody would dance cause at most local weddings-we don't dance, we just sit around and talk story. Usually you see most of the people dig-out after the reception program when the dancing begins BUT NOT THIS WEDDING!!!. Our dance floor was too small, he played great music that everybody from grandmas, uncles, aunties, to the young teens and 20's guest could boogie to - it was great to see everybody getting down-no shame-shake your bootie and having a great time. How he does it is a mystery considering how humble and unassuming his is. He is very professional and doesn't overpower the reception to make it all about him. He totally made it all about the bride and groom. He kept our program amazingly moving on time. He kept track of everything which was great cause at times I was too busy with other stuff. He made it such a great reception that when he handed my daughter and my new son-n-law the microphone to say their final "thank yous" we couldn't beleive it was already over. We all absolutely loved Tony So, he is totally "the man". Thank you sooo much Tony for making my daughter's reception awesome.
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    Allison Sent on 05/06/2012
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    Tony was amazing! He was our DJ and MC and did such a wonderful job, was very in tune with our guests and what songs would suit the mood. He was funny and professional and we were extremely happy with his level of customer service.

    Blaise with the photobooth should also get a mention, as the photobooth was a huge hit! Definitely worth every penny spent.

    I'd definitely recommend The DJ Hawaii for your event. Tony was so friendly and helpful, and I'm so glad we used his services. Thanks, Tony!
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    Wedding Rule #1...choose a terrific DJ and Emcee. The DJ and Emcee will make or break your wedding reception. We chose Tony So. He is terrific! Everyone remarked on how much fun they had at our wedding. Tony got the crowd moving, encouraged everyone to dance, had a timeline to keep the reception on track and played awesome music. He had the ability to "read" the crowd, and adjust accordingly. He kept in contact with us, provided a clear understanding on what he would provide for our wedding, he provided us with a contract (in plain language), and there were no surprises. Tony is friendly, professional, honest and does a great job. We highly recommend him!
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    Where do I begin with Tony....let's see he's AWESOME! My wife and I are from Seattle so you can imagine the difficulties faced with planning a destination wedding. We had it at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and without Tony I'm not sure we would have made it through the week let alone the months prior to. Tony took the time to talk to us and really get to know us and what our family/guests were like. I'm Korean and my wife is Filipino so he had a good understanding of what our background/cultures were like. He even played the Electric Slide a Filipino must at weddings. To give you a little bit more about us we are both 29yrs old and our guest were mainly friends around the same age but also had a good amount of older/traditional family members. Tony worked with us every step of the way and let me say from experience having a good DJ is very important to ensure everything runs smoothly the day of the wedding. I initially overlooked this fact but so happy we booked Tony because he took away so much stress away by helping us with our timeline and he has so much knowledge about weddings he's like a wedding swiss army knife. If you have a wedding at the Hilton you have to book Tony because he will help you deal with the hotel (trust me pain in the behind) he knows all the ins/outs. Tony even agreed to meet with us at the hotel 4months prior to the wedding when we were there for a vacation/planning trip then again just days before the wedding. He's a life saver, he made the hotel re-arrange the reception tables/dance floors when they initially were hesitant and even helped us select our intro and father/daughter + mother/son dance. He acted as a buffer between us and the hotel venue something that was invaluable in itself. I don't even need to mention the music but if you have doubts he kept the party going and even both our parents were tearing it up on the dance floor, something I would not have expected in a million years. Tony is upfront, honest, easy going and nowhere near full of himself which I can't say about the other DJ's that I was in contact when I was doing my planning. If you can book him for your wedding I'd do it without hesitation.
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    Tony is absolutely wonderful. He is thoughtful, reliable, courteous, professional, and goes above and beyond to make sure your wedding is perfect. Initially, I was concerned about planning our Hawaii wedding from Las Vegas, but Tony made things as easy as possible. He always returned my emails in a matter of hours, and went out of his way to accommodate our tight schedule to meet with us when we went back to Hawaii to visit family over the holidays.

    As soon as we met Tony face to face, I felt completely at ease. Being from Hawaii but marrying someone from the mainland, we had a vast mix of cultures and age groups coming to the wedding. Tony brought them together beautifully and truly knew how to pick songs that appealed to a wide range of audiences. While we did not utilize him as an emcee, I almost wish we would have, as his charismatic nature really shown through as he got guests on the dance floor with his music choices and fun personality.

    Tony also provided a music planner template, which helped us select songs for each moment...from entrance to first dance to cake cutting. When we were stumped, we emailed him, and he gave us great song choices with lyrics that really reflected the moment. I would highly recommend Tony to anyone, whether you are from Hawaii or having a destination wedding in Hawaii, Tony's experience in the industry and attention to detail ensures your music and atmosphere will be perfect.
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    The services that Tony provided Exceeded Expectation and it was a blessing for us to have him. What made him stand out in our selection process was his ability to answer all the technical questions, clear understanding that he’s hired to serve us, full time DJ/Emcee, work by contract, and his professionalism. Since our wedding was a destination wedding Tony made priceless contributions in regards to referring other venders, had good working relationships with the vendors already hired for our event, understood the importance of cultural differences, good listener, and because he posses a solid understanding of what makes a wedding successful his timeline refinement was valuable. In regards to his performance Tony spoke clearly as our Emcee, knew how to transition smoothly through the program, and his style of speaking was captured the entire audience. In regards to music, my wife and I only choose the entry song, first dance, and cake cutting song then Tony took over and used his ability to read the audience and picked the right songs. In conclusion, we were extremely grateful that Tony was our DJ/Emcee because he was a huge factor in making our dream wedding come true and I recommend his services to all my family and friends!
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