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On WeddingWire since 2017

Eric Hedford (DJ Aquaman) is a legendary club DJ and musician based out of Portland, Oregon best known for his Soul Stew Fridays at The Goodfoot and drumming in The Dandy Warhols. Clients hire him for his taste in music, ability to read a crowd, and when dancing is a priority.

He spins both vinyl and digital and is a 60’s soul, funk, disco, and old-school hip hop specialist with a unique selection of party jams from across eras. He also enjoys a modern tune and might even drop some bass. Check the "Video" section on this profile for a music sample. He can also send you a Spotify link for songs he likes to play during cocktail hour.

Eric’s expertise in running live sound offers a high-quality experience for ceremonies so everyone can hear your vows and no ugly microphones, cords and speakers are in the pictures. Plus he’s happy to make announcements during the party.

His team includes an amazing booking agent, Tracy Kim, who will set your mind at ease with the contracts and timelines. And he rolls with a trusted roadie so the day-of setup is smooth sailing.

He’s happy to meet up with you before booking and you will receive a sit-down consultation before your day because every couple and event is unique and gets 100% attention.

Have a great wedding!

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Services Offered

  • Dance Party
  • Reception Music
  • Ceremony Sound Engineer
  • Consultation
  • Do Not Play List
  • Microphone
  • Pleasant Announcements
  • Lights
  • Sound/ PA system

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding DJ services?

$1,600

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
Disco Ball
Microphones
Sound/PA System

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$1,800

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

Consultation
Disco Ball
Sound/PA System
Microphones

What music genres do you specialize in?

Club
Hip Hop
Indie
International
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance
One Event Per Day

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Microphones
Sound/PA System
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Reviews of Eric Hedford (DJ Aquaman)

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Eric, also known as DJ Aquaman, is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. He is described as intuitive, reading the crowd and keeping the dance floor full all night. Reviewers appreciated his professionalism and communication throughout the planning process. Eric's setup is well-prepared and his music is praised for being a curated blend that appeals to guests of all ages. Overall, customers highly recommend Eric for his expertise in creating a fun and unforgettable wedding dance party.

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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.

Eric, also known as DJ Aquaman, is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. He is described as intuitive, reading the crowd and keeping the dance floor full all night. Reviewers appreciated his professionalism and communication throughout the planning process. Eric's setup is well-prepared and his music is praised for being a curated blend that appeals to guests of all ages. Overall, customers highly recommend Eric for his expertise in creating a fun and unforgettable wedding dance party.

Michael
Michael L. Sent on 11/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Masterclass in Spinning

Eric is an absolute professional in getting the dance floor rugs cut. One of the great things about the experience was the pre-wedding check-ins: making sure he understands what type of music you want played, but also allows for you to let him run the show. This is great for people either want to stick to a certain theme, or are fluid to letting him curate the selection. He has all the ceremony/reception/speeches/first dances portion down and necessary equipment to make it run smoothly. Then comes the party and boy does he bring it! We only had a few song requests and general genres we wanted played and Eric delivered in spades. All our friends were dancing until the venue lights came on. I would highly recommend booking Eric for your party!
Dylan
Dylan S. Sent on 08/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Hired a pro got a pro

DJ Aquaman was incredible. Tired of hearing Pitbull and Ke$ha and all the meh wedding music? We were too so we turned to Eric who listened to us, crafted excellent cocktail + reception music, and read the vibe extremely well. He has great equipment that filled the whole room, fun lights, and even a wind-resistant mic which was crucial during the windy ceremony. Cannot say enough nice things about Eric and his team.
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Erica B. Sent on 08/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding DJ

We hired Eric for our wedding. He did everything including the ceremony, to cocktail hour to the dance party. He did an absolutely amazing job! He took our music taste into consideration while then also taking creative control to keep the dance party going. I danced the whole time! I couldn’t get off the dance floor because I loved every song! Dylan and I would highly recommend Eric. Eric’s assistant, Jen, was also amazing in communication. She was by far the fastest and easiest vendor to communicate with. Thank again Eric and Jen!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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