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Jay Raven
Jay Raven
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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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Pricing

$1,925 starting price
$2,525 average price
Reception space & ceremony DJ - 2 separate areas
$2,200 / starting price
6 hours
All Total Events DJ's are vetted DJ's & MC's
Dedicated sound in 2 areas onsite with an elite DJ
2 sound system reception with lighting
$2,525 / starting price
6 hours
Dedicated sound in 2 areas onsite with an elite DJ
Includes uplighting or intelligent moving lighting

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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

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Total Events Entertainment received glowing reviews for their services at various events, including weddings. Customers praised owner Jay Raven for his professionalism and responsiveness, as well as the exceptional DJs like Edwin and Matt. DJ services were highly appreciated for keeping the dance floor lively and engaging guests of all ages. The addition of fun photo booths and uplighting contributed to the overall success of the events, with guests raving about the music selection and seamless execution, making Total Events a highly recommended choice for weddings and celebrations.

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Total Events Entertainment received glowing reviews for their services at various events, including weddings. Customers praised owner Jay Raven for his professionalism and responsiveness, as well as the exceptional DJs like Edwin and Matt. DJ services were highly appreciated for keeping the dance floor lively and engaging guests of all ages. The addition of fun photo booths and uplighting contributed to the overall success of the events, with guests raving about the music selection and seamless execution, making Total Events a highly recommended choice for weddings and celebrations.

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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.
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!
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 11/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Total Events and DJ Konsept

Working with Jay and DJ Konsept was the best decision we could have made for our music needs for our wedding on 10/19/24. From start to finish, Jay and Konsept were so easy to communicate and collaborate with. DJ Konsept was very flexible with meeting the needs of my husband and I, as we were hoping to find someone that would understand we do not love being the center of attention. And he did just that, always checking in with us throughout the day to make sure we were comfortable and knew what to expect. He even was flexible in getting feedback from us during the reception when we were dying to hear a certain song or wanted to adjust the color of the uplighting. I definitely would recommend Total Events and DJ Konsept to book as your wedding DJ!
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