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About

Alive Events is a DJ and Hybrid Band Entertainment company that services weddings and other special life celebrations. Founder and owner, Aldo Ryan, heads a team of uniquely trained and experienced entertainment professionals. This team plans and executes truly remarkable celebrations for weddings mostly in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.

Services Offered

Alive Events offers customized entertaiment packages for weddings, as this team understands that each couple’s needs are unique and require attention to detail. Their starting fee includes a consultation, DJ and MC service, travel expenses, as well as professional sound and lighting equipment. The Alive Team offers bilingual hosts and MCs, a super-friendly online planning system with music library, video screens, and liability insurance coverage among other things. Their inventory includes uplighting, photo booths, flatscreen TVs, indoor spark fountains, Dancing on Cloud effects, CO2 Cannons and Dance Floor Giveaways. With solid 5-Star reviews on every accredited platform, engaged couples and their special guests can look forward to an impressive, exciting and successful night along with an incredibly fun and memorable journey with Alive Events!

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses
Sound/PA System

What is included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$700

What music genres do you specialize in?

Club
Electronic
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40
South Asian

What services do you offer?

Bilingual MC
Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Karaoke
Liability Insurance
MC
Video Projection

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Flat Screen
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of Alive Events

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Alive Events, particularly Aldo Ryan, Pat Soldi, Jon Divine, and their team, receive overwhelmingly positive reviews for their wedding services, with multiple guests praising their energy, professionalism, personalized approach, and MC abilities. They created memorable experiences, kept dance floors full, and provided exceptional entertainment that left lasting impressions. The attention to detail, ability to read the room, and seamless coordination with other wedding vendors were highlighted, making Alive Events highly recommended for creating a fun and exciting atmosphere at weddings.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Alive Events, particularly Aldo Ryan, Pat Soldi, Jon Divine, and their team, receive overwhelmingly positive reviews for their wedding services, with multiple guests praising their energy, professionalism, personalized approach, and MC abilities. They created memorable experiences, kept dance floors full, and provided exceptional entertainment that left lasting impressions. The attention to detail, ability to read the room, and seamless coordination with other wedding vendors were highlighted, making Alive Events highly recommended for creating a fun and exciting atmosphere at weddings.

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Halim Sent on 06/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

There is no party without Jon

Jon made our whole wedding experience the most amazing night. He’s so professional and we couldn’t have asked for a better DJ/MC. People haven’t stopped talking about how he amazing he was. We honestly would want Jon to DJ every single party we have. It was the most memorable night and we’re happy Jon was there to make it happen.

Hal and Coral
June 9, 2023
Newport, RI
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Susan Sent on 09/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

MC Pat and DJ Arthur are amazing!!

We had the absolute best experience with Pat and DJ Arthur! From start to finish they kept the energy high and made the night unforgettable. My family is Russian and my husband’s is Italian American so I was a little nervous about making sure both sides of the family were happy with the music, but they balanced everything perfectly. The dance floor was packed all night and guests kept coming up to me to say how amazing Pat was as the MC. Pat has a way of making you feel completely at ease, knowing everything is taken care of. He constantly checked in on my husband and I throughout the night to make sure we were happy and enjoying ourselves, which meant so much to us. The whole evening flowed seamlessly and the vibe was fun, exciting, and exactly what we hoped for. If you’re reading this review and trying to choose an MC, definitely book with Pat, you will not be disappointed!
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Elena Sent on 07/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Alive entertainment

Having Aldo Ryan as the MC at our children’s wedding was truly a blessing. From start to finish, he was incredible and so talented, kind, and genuinely invested in making the night unforgettable. His energy and charisma kept the celebration alive and the dance floor completely full, and no one wanted the night to end!

We always knew Aldo would do a wonderful job, but he went far beyond what we hoped for. He connected with everyone, made each moment feel special, and brought so much happiness and excitement to the entire evening. Our guests are still raving about how much fun they had and how they barely sat down the whole night.

Aldo didn’t just host our wedding, he helped create memories that we and our family will treasure forever. We’re so grateful for his warmth, professionalism, and the joy he brought to such an important day in our lives.

Thank you, Aldo, for making our children’s wedding everything we dreamed of and more.
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Kristie Sent on 06/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Book with alive events 10/10

We truly can’t say enough good things about Aldo Ryan & Alive Events. Long post ahead, but in short BOOK WITH ALIVE EVENTS 10/10. We met Aldo as the MC at another wedding and from that moment we knew we needed him at our own. My husband (then boyfriend) took Aldo’s business card, promised him that he’d hear from us when we planned our own wedding and kept it until we got engaged. We didn’t shop around for entertainment- we immediately called Aldo & locked him in. Booking with aldo was really the best thing we did for our entire wedding. He made the planning process so easy by breaking it up into 4 meetings where we talked about timeline, details, and overall vibe we wanted at the wedding- he even gave us first dance tips at one of our meetings. It was easy to trust his opinions and expertise & we knew from the first meeting that we’d be in good hands on our wedding day. We got to speak with DJ Jon Divine the day before the wedding (at our request) to confirm we were all on the same page with the plans we had for our reception. He was just as excited to bring the party as Aldo. My husband (who works in hospitality) can have some pretty particular questions and requests and they were more than happy to oblige: including having the saxophonist/DJ learn and collab on a Sax cover of a song he loves- one week before the wedding.

Fast forward to wedding night, Aldo & the entire team brought the energy & kept the party bumping. he was also in constant communication with our Maitre D and Day of Coordinator to ensure things ran smoothly. My favorite thing about our event was that it was the party of all parties- but Aldo always brought it back to remind the guests the reason for the celebration was our marriage. The way he ties in the personalized love story & secret voice recordings filled our room with love and brought the same party loving guests to tears.

While multiple people told us that night how amazing Aldo was- our number one feedback after the wedding was how incredible the entertainment was. Every aspect of our event- from Aldo’s energy, Jon’s dance hits, the live saxophonist & percussionist- was amazing. The special effects were the cherry on top; the custom monogram projection, the cold sparks, smoke machine during our first dance & a surprise for both of us that night- the CO2 blasters that really hyped everyone up.

We are so grateful to Aldo & the entire Alive events team for helping us create our dream wedding. It definitely would not have been the same, in any aspect, without each of them. Without hesitation, the custom package we built was worth every cent & we are looking for more events to host just to be able to have Alive Events be a part of it again!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 11/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision using alive events

Picking Alive events for our wedding was easily the best decision we made. Pat and Jon made the planning process seamless and so enjoyable ! What is so special about Alive events is they really get to know you and personalize your event. Alive Events also has the option to add on photo and video through them which makes the planning process that much easier! Leah and Aaron, our photographer and videographer were exceptional. They truly made our visions come to life. Alive Events is such a unique company and easily some of the best people you will meet ! The way the personalize the first dance was so unique and every guest was in tears, days later and we are still receiving messages about how our wedding was the best they ever attended, all thanks to Alive Events! I would choose them time and time again !!!
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Natalia Sent on 10/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Beautiful Wedding

Aldo and Alive Events done an amazing and beautiful job with our wedding!!! We had the best time of our lives celebrating us and our new chapter together. Our guests were amazed and had a wonderful time celebrating with us. Aldo is truly gifted in his ability to keep the party going all night with all highs and no lows. Everyone, including ourselves, loved every single moment of our wedding!!! Thank you Aldo and Alive Events!!!
Melanie
Melanie Sent on 09/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stop looking and book

INCREDIBLY talented group. Aldo and Jon are so hands on, made our day perfect!
Katrina
Katrina Sent on 09/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Jon divine is the best

Just wanted to say how amazing it was to work with Jon Divine! He’s an incredible person and DJ. The dance floor at our wedding was always full! He knows how to read the room and see what the guests need to keep the party going!
Eddie
Eddie Sent on 07/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Eddie Erneta/ Parents 70th Anniversary Feb. 4th 2024

The experience my Family and I had with Jon Divine was nothing short of amazing! From the start, when I contacted Jon Divine he was extremely accommodating, especially considering it was on somewhat short notice. He immediately worked with us to plan the kind of celebration my Parents deserved for their 70th Wedding Anniversary. He was creative in using his skills with every aspect of the affair. That day, the level of entertainment was fabulous. He had the attendees fully engaged...regardless of their age. It almost seemed like Jon was part of the Family. Thank you Jon for your part in such a memorable event! Sincerely, Eddie Erneta
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Laura Sent on 07/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

4/26/24 wedding

Me and my husband had our wedding 4/26/24 - the best thing we did was hire DJ Jon divine and his crew!! He kept the party going all night!!! Cannot recommend him more !!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
My Wedding Way My Wedding Way Wedding Videographers

Very professional, organized, energetic, experienced, creative, you name it they have it! Aldo and his team definitely do the best parties !!!

Harris Bloom Harris Bloom Wedding Officiants

Worked with Aldo once - All I can say is he was phenomenal - Every time I looked up, there he was, very hands on - I often take control of the ceremony to pick up the slack, but I didn't need to with Aldo there...

Eva Madeleina Design-division of Towers of Flowers Eva Madeleina Design-division of Towers of Flowers Wedding Florists

Aldo is one of the top MC in the whole East Coast! If you lucky to book him for your event, it's guaranteed you'll we have an amazing time!!!

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