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Total Events of Connecticut provides the best wedding entertainment for your modest backyard affair or your elite dream wedding! Staffing the state's top radio hosts and live performers with the latest wedding lighting and photo booth options, along with personalized, thoughtful and attentive service, Total Events is much more than just the music!

Owner Jay Raven, has been working in radio entertainment since 1995. He has hosted, created and produced events with as few as 30 to as many as 50,000 guests. As an emcee, Jay has announced and hosted events at the Xfinity Theatre, Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods, Boston Garden, the XL Center, arenas and stadiums as well as booked, promoted and DJ'd at many of the premiere clubs in Boston and Hartford. As a wedding DJ he's performed for celebrities, artists and professionals throughout New England.

He is cohost of the syndicated "Anna and Raven Show" heard in over fifty six markets nationwide, and locally on Star 99.9 in Connecticut and WALK 97.5 in New York.

Raven has completed the National Wedding MBA in Las Vegas three times, trained with the creator of The Knot Carley Roney and CEO of WeddingWire Timothy Chi, representatives of Chauvet Lighting and other renowned manufacturers, and shared ideas with celebrity wedding coordinator David Tutera on the radio. He won the Hartford Advocates Best Morning Show Award the same year Total Events was inducted into The Knot’s Best of Weddings Hall of Fame.

Total Events, with over eighty collective years experience in entertainment and live events, and a record of happy couples from successful weddings with proven results, is the one service that truly listens to your vision to make your dreams a reality on your special day!

If it's your wedding reception, mitzvah, business function, or birthday, make it the best!

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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?

$400

What music genres do you specialize in?

Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40

What services do you offer?

Bilingual MC
Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day
Video Projection

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of Total Events

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Total Events CT receives high praise from multiple reviewers for their wedding services, particularly for their DJ services provided by Edwin and Matt. Reviewers highlight the exceptional communication, customization options, and uplighting services offered by the company. Guests rave about the DJs' ability to keep the dance floor lively with a seamless mix of music, while also commending the photo booth service as a fun addition to weddings. The professionalism and attention to detail shown by the Total Events team, including Jay and the DJ staff, received glowing recommendations from satisfied clients, making the company a strong choice for wedding entertainment needs.

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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.

Total Events CT receives high praise from multiple reviewers for their wedding services, particularly for their DJ services provided by Edwin and Matt. Reviewers highlight the exceptional communication, customization options, and uplighting services offered by the company. Guests rave about the DJs' ability to keep the dance floor lively with a seamless mix of music, while also commending the photo booth service as a fun addition to weddings. The professionalism and attention to detail shown by the Total Events team, including Jay and the DJ staff, received glowing recommendations from satisfied clients, making the company a strong choice for wedding entertainment needs.

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Paul Sent on 06/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Vendor

We used Total Events Entertainment for our wedding at Tyde at Walnut Beach in Milford. Jay Raven was great to work with throughout the planning process. We had a few calls to go over everything for the wedding. Our DJ was Edwin who was very friendly and great to work with as well. The music selection was awesome as we did give them a lot of discretion based on our few calls we had. The audio equipment they used was great, the uplighting was amazing and the Magic Mirror was very popular among guests. We highly recommend using their services.
Thomas
Thomas Sent on 10/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Service - Loved DJ Edwin

DJ Edwin was absolutely fantastic, we could not recommend him highly enough. He was so responsive and organized throughout the entire process and provided exceptional service. We have repeatedly received high compliments regarding his service from our guests- he was able to make the dance floor lively and brought all of the great hits and more. He was great at bringing people to the dance floor, not taking over, and was so professional. My wife and I highly recommend if you are considering a DJ, go with DJ Edwin
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Evan Sent on 10/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding

Total events CT were absolutely wonderful to work with! They were clear and responsive to all communications and their online portal let us totally customize everything about our wedding. Jay was super helpful in all the meetings leading up to the wedding, and on the big day Edwin was a perfect DJ! He had every generation dancing the whole night and kept a great variety!
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Trisha Sent on 06/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Company!

Great company to work with. We booked Total Events for my daughter's graduation party and it was hit!! Matt the DJ keep the party going. I would highly recommend.
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 01/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Reception perfection!

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Jay Raven and the Total Events CT team for our wedding reception, and they truly made our big day unforgettable! From the moment we reached out to inquire about their services, Jay Raven was responsive, professional, and incredibly accommodating.
The DJ, Edwin, had the perfect balance of energy, charm, and musical expertise. He kept the dance floor full all night, reading the crowd and seamlessly blending genres to keep everyone dancing and having a great time. Our guests raved about the music selection, and we couldn't have asked for a better soundtrack to our celebration. The transitions between songs were smooth, and the overall vibe was nothing short of perfect.
Additionally, the photo booth was an absolute hit! It added so much fun and personality to our reception, giving our guests a chance to let loose and capture silly, joyful moments. The booth was sleek and well-designed, and the props were hilarious! We loved seeing everyone’s reactions when they got their personalized photos! And we got a complimentary scrapbook too!
The attention to detail and flawless execution from Total Events CT elevated our wedding reception beyond what we imagined. They truly made the night special and ensured that everyone had an amazing time. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for high-energy, top-tier DJ services and a fun photo booth experience. Thank you for making our wedding reception exceptional and unforgettable!
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Brandi Sent on 12/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

We hired Total Events and they did not disappoint. The DJ Matt kept the teens dancing and engaged and Sean the photobooth attendant brought props and even asked what the theme was and brought some props to go with his sports themed party. We will be reaching out to them again in the future.
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Kayla Sent on 12/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great choice in Total Events!

We made an excellent choice going with Total Events for our wedding! The owner Jay did a wonderful job providing us with information and answering questions we had along the planning process. Our day of DJ, Matt, did a phenomenal job! He did a wonderful job making sure to cover all the music we hoped for, as well as checking in with my husband and I throughout the reception to see if there was anything else we’d like. He kept the party going all night, paying attention to the vibes in the dance floor. The uplighting was a great addition as well to keep the party going. They truly helped make our day everything we dreamed of!
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Ash J. Sent on 12/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

12/10 would recommend

Went to a wedding in October. The DJ was awesome—didn’t play all the traditional boring wedding songs. Really kept the vibe and the music moving! Would love to use Total Events for a future event!
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Julie Sent on 12/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Winner for Music!

I went to a summer backyard wedding in June 2024 for my best friend from college and now that I am planning my wedding, we are using the same vendor, Total Events! Such an easy pick, the music was perfect and the photobooth was such a fun surprise; so many options! The owner, Jay, is extremely communicative and makes sure, as we plan our own, that we have clarity of how it will work!
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Justin Sent on 12/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great atmosphere!

My brother got married on October 12, and retained the services of Total Events. From the very start, it was a wonderful experience! Matt did a fantastic job setting the mood as guest were entering, with a fantastic mix for cocktail hour. He handled the introductions and first dance seamlessly, and was terrific about taking requests and keeping in constant contact with my brother and new sister-in-law! The dance fair was full all night with a great mix for all of the guests - older, younger and everyone in between! The photo booth was a smash, too. Jay and his team nailed it. Would highly recommend! Thanks again!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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