James knows how to throw a party!!
We have only good things to say about James! From our very first conversation with him, we knew that he was going to be the perfect partner in creating an incredible night. We knew from the beginning of our planning process that we wanted to have a reception that included both a dance floor and karaoke, but we didn’t know the best way to execute it. In our first meeting with James, he presented a plan for how to make the combination of the two activities work together and we felt immediately at ease, knowing that he had both the experience and the creativity to bring our idea to life. Beyond the ideas for the dance floor, he also shared more general advice on how we might structure our day, sharing his experience and expertise in a way that was genuinely helpful and affirming.
We were also grateful for his extensive experience at our venue - Brooklyn Grange Navy Yard - which we had been told could be tricky to navigate in terms of technical needs. The first-hand knowledge that he possessed of the venue gave us confidence to focus on the big picture instead of worrying about minute details. We felt thrilled knowing the technical aspects in addition to the artistic/party vibes were in excellent hands!
In the lead up to the event, James shared a very comprehensive worksheet for us to fill out, which not only helped us envision the party we wanted to throw, but the overall experience of the day. As we finalized details with James, he was very thoughtful in ensuring that our vision was well executed, and also taking into consideration the needs of our guests. He asked questions that revealed his clear experience and desire to make sure EVERYONE had a great time at our wedding.
On the day of the wedding, James had clear mastery of the AV domain, setting up equipment for both the ceremony and party. During our ceremony, he had even worked with our officiant to play some fun sound effects during a light-hearted moment.
For the reception, James delivered a party!! He immediately locked in on the vibe of our guests, playing songs that kept everyone on the dance floor, singing along at the tops of their lungs, and dancing full out. And the karaoke we mentioned? It was flawlessly executed! James suggested we have sets of dancing broken up by karaoke, and that structure worked incredibly well. It gave everyone a chance to take a break from the dance floor if they wanted, but as the night went on, no one left the dance floor, screaming along to karaoke, and treating the karaoke sets as if they were a standard set! He also did an incredible job balancing the karaoke songs played - mixing pop punk with musical theatre and 80s hits in a way that kept everyone fully engaged (even if the particular song wasn’t their style). He also found the perfect moment for a “screamo” karaoke number that left all our guests slack-jawed in the best possible way. We had no idea how everything would work on the day of, but James delivered and helped us create one of the most memorable nights of our friends, family’s, and our lives. We were SO blown away at how clear it was that James understood both us and our guests. Our last song of the night was James’ choice, and we will never forget him playing “Pink Pony Club” as we were surrounded by a circle of our closest loved ones (our entire guest list stayed until the very end, a true testament to James’ talent!!).
Finally, James was a true joy to work with! He is genuine, personable, and cares about his clients. Aside from his recommendations on the wedding itself, he took the time to share local events and locations to experience while on our honeymoon. He brought so much energy to our wedding, and entered every conversation with kindness and thoughtfulness that gave us confidence in his ability. Multiple friends told us that it was the most fun wedding they had attended and there is no doubt in our minds that James is a HUGE reason why. We could not recommend working with James more!!