74 Events Reviews
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Anthony Sent on 04/06/2026Exceeded Our Expectations, And Then Some!
On your wedding day it gets busy quickly, and the key to making the day as special as you dream goes back to the planning. Gary is a pros pro! Each phone call and zoom meeting were an absolute pleasure, and the attention to detail shows he cares. His communication is what you want and need from a vendor. His systems work seamlessly and allows all of your visions for your big day to become a reality. He understands the big moments and makes sure they happen exactly as you wished. Needless to say Gary's extremely knowledgeable of the components that are necessary for all of your guests to talk about how amazing your wedding was for years to come, and that knowledge and his advice allowed us to impress our guest. On top of that he heard our vision and knew exactly what DJ could deliver.
James was the absolute best! His preparation for our event was top notch. He was prompt, set up all three sound system locations effortlessly, and when it started raining during his set up (without warning must I add) he quickly adjusted and worked amazing with the venues staff. Again the systems Gary provides communicated to James every single moment and he knew exactly what to do. Our ceremony was perfect with the help of James. The sound quality was perfect, the ability to let our guest feel the emotions attached to our processional, and he nailed our first kiss by starting the music right as the moment happened. Our bridal parties introductions were fun and inviting for our guest. He edited the timing perfectly for our first dance so it did not feel rushed or too long. He just nailed every portion of our wedding. And of course the most important part, the music! James studies your must play list, and knows exactly what to play around it. He had our guest on the dance floor all night, and most importantly he knows how to read the room. He understand what will keep the party going and his depth of music knowledge gets everyone moving. The quality he provides shows in each portion of your wedding.
All engaged couples, first congratulations, second do yourself a favor and book the great people at 74 events. You will not regret it! -
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Kimberly Sent on 04/03/2026Highly Recommend!
74 Events was incredible from the start. They were the most organized vendor I worked with. They didn't wait til the last month to get things sorted. They responded to any email/text within hours. They took the time to get to know us, our taste in music, and what we wanted for the night. Gary and Con were a dream team! Everyone raved about the music and was out on the dancefloor all night.
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Jennifer Sent on 04/03/2026The best!!!
I cannot recommend 74 Events enough! Gary was so wonderful communicating and organizing. Our DJ, Joel, was AMAZING! We really had the best time, and he kept our friends and family dancing right until the end :). Could not have asked for a better DJ! We got compliments from all of our friends that the music was excellent, and we could not be happier. Thanks Joel and Gary!! -
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Hannah Sent on 03/12/2026Great Music, Exceptional Service
Gary and James were both fantastic - the playlist was perfectly curated to our taste in music and we had an amazing time dancing on our wedding day. Both were responsive, easy to work with, and I would absolutely recommend 74 Events to all! -
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Carmen Sent on 03/09/2026Best Wedding DJ!
We booked DJ Dre through 74 Events for our wedding, and he was absolutely amazing! From start to finish, he delivered 100% on everything we hoped for. The music was perfect and truly matched the vibe we wanted for our big day.
At no point was the dance floor empty, he kept the energy up all night and had everyone dancing. DJ Dre was also super interactive with our guests, which made the whole celebration feel even more fun and memorable.
If you’re looking for a DJ who knows how to read the crowd and keep the party going, DJ Dre is the one. He helped make our wedding the best night ever. Truly the best wedding a girl could ask for! -
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Danielle Sent on 02/14/2026Big ups for 74Events and DJ Dan!
We had the most electric wedding in January 2026 with the help of Gary and Dan from 74Events. We wanted to make sure the DJ wasn't too over the top / distracting from the wedding -- if this is you too, you've found the right vendor! Gary is the most responsive human you will ever encounter and we had the most seamless process setting up our wish list, do not play list, run of house, mic tutorial, etc. to make sure our wedding day curated an amazing vibe for us and our guests. We had many people come up to us afterwards to compliment the music throughout the ceremony, dinner and reception. Big thank you to Dan for hearing our vision and executing on it perfectly. 10/10 would book again! -
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Jamie Sent on 02/13/2026James is incredible!!
We worked with James Arnold for our wedding and he was absolutely incredible. He totally understood our vibe from the first time we chatted. We had the dance floor of our dreams! Everyone was raving all night long about the music and multiple people followed up with us after to say how epic the DJ was. Each song was better than the one before! James and Gary were super responsive, easy to work with, and kind leading up to the wedding. 74 Events made the night so so special for us. Thank you guys! -
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Kelly Sent on 01/12/2026Our guests asked for the set list...they are *that* good
I cannot recall a wedding where, after it was over, loads of guests asked for the DJ’s playlist – but this happened at our wedding and all the credit goes to our DJ Jeremy, who we booked through 74 Events. We asked Jeremy for an epic dance party and that is precisely what he delivered. All the transitions were perfectly timed, he brought a genuinely fun presence, and looked like he was having as much fun as our guests. On top of that, all of our interactions prior to the event were extremely professional and courteous. Thank you to Gary & Jeremy for an epic party that we (and our guests) won’t forget! -
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Lauren Sent on 01/04/2026The perfect DJ team—thoughtful, seamless, and an incredible party
We knew from the start that we wanted a DJ for our wedding. Given the size of our space and the way we planned to use it, a band simply wouldn’t have worked—and it also just wasn’t our vibe. I was introduced to Gary at 74 Events through a friend, and quickly noticed that many of the weddings I admired on social media had all worked with his team. That consistency spoke volumes.
Gary is an incredibly kind, thoughtful, and generous human. He has such a calm, gentle sensibility that immediately puts you at ease—even a very stressed bride (me). He connected us with Preston, who ultimately became our DJ, and from our first conversation, it was clear we were aligned. Preston and I instantly clicked while trading references and ideas—we wanted a true bistro disco vibe: 70s grooves, 90s R&B, NYC energy, and absolutely no Bruno Mars, country, or tacky Top 40. By the end of the call, Preston said, “Okay, no matter what happens, I’m DJ’ing your wedding,” and I knew we were in great hands.
Gary and Preston were consummate professionals throughout the process. They worked seamlessly with our planner (they’d collaborated before, which made everything even smoother), took our curation seriously, and handled every detail—from song selection to pacing and tone—with care and confidence.
On the wedding day, Preston delivered an incredible experience. He honored our playlist and vision while also layering in crowd-pleasers that delighted our parents and their guests. He didn’t even flinch when my dad started pantomiming Michael Jackson dance moves—true professional behavior.
One of my favorite moments of the night was at the very end, when only a handful of close friends were left on the dance floor and Preston closed things out with Mariah Carey—All I Want for Christmas and other hits included. It was joyful, hilarious, and completely unforgettable.
We would absolutely work with 74 Events again for a future celebration. Thoughtful, cool, and genuinely fun to collaborate with—this team knows how to create a night people will remember. -
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Katie Sent on 01/04/2026Dance Party of Our Dreams
We cannot recommend James Arnold and 74 Events (Gary) enough! We and our wedding guests were raving about James during the wedding, for a long time afterward, and will be for years. We originally chose James because he DJ’d our friends’ wedding a few years ago, and we danced the entire night and couldn't believe how awesome he was. After that experience, there was no question we wanted him for our own wedding.
74 Events made the planning process seamless and straightforward, and they weren’t hesitant to offer thoughtful recommendations that truly helped our day flow better. One suggestion regarding the transition from the parent dances to opening the dance floor created a magical moment when everyone flooded onto the dance floor, lights were dimmed. and we broke out foam glow sticks. We already trusted their recommendations, but that moment truly solidified their expertise. James made us feel completely comfortable and confident from start to finish. He gave us the dance party of our dreams. The song choices were perfect and kept everyone on the dance floor all night, but most importantly, us. At the end of the night, I actually cried tears of happiness because I was so impressed with and grateful for how everything turned out. We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ experience. -
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Gabby Sent on 12/19/2025Duane + Gary 10/10
Duane was incredible as our DJ — he completely rocked the house and kept everyone on the dancefloor the entire night. We have literally been getting rave reviews ever since the wedding about the music. It spanned all generations so it was inclusive, but it was so funky and groovy, exactly what me and my husband wanted. He kept announcements minimal, but was there to facilitate every important moment as needed. From start to finish, the professionalism he and Gary showed, was exactly what we needed and hoped for. Communication was seamless, Duane arrived early, and they even provided extra support and additions without hesitation or charge. Everything ran flawlessly, and we truly did not experience a single bump along the road. The energy, execution, and care they brought made such a difference, and we couldn’t recommend them more highly. -
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Stephanie Sent on 11/28/2025Amazing Experience
Preston from 74 Events Dj'ed our wedding and we could not recommend both him and 74 events more. From the start, Gary was amazing walking us through the process, connecting us with Preston, and was communicative throughout the entire way. Both Gary and Preston made sure we were all on the same page and things went smoothly. On the day of, Preston was incredible, his DJing was exactly what we wanted and our guests were so impressed. We asked for a fun dance party and Preston went above and beyond.
Overall, we were are so happy we picked 74 events for our wedding and give them our highest recommendation. -
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Rachel Sent on 11/27/2025Dj James Arnold is the wonderful!
James Arnold recently DJed our wedding and we could
not have been happier! James completely understood the vibe we were going for, and played just the right songs to get the crowd rocking. People danced so hard and dance floor was never empty! Guests could not stop complimenting James and the music all day. James is also so easy to work with and so professional. We can’t recommend him enough!!! -
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Michelle Sent on 11/25/2025Our Greenpoint Loft Wedding
We cannot recommend 74 Events (Gary) + DJ Kahn enough! From our ceremony all the way through the reception, DJ Kahn was truly exceptional. He understood the vibe we wanted from the very beginning and delivered it flawlessly. Every transition felt effortless, every song choice was spot-on, and he kept the energy in the room absolutely perfect throughout the entire night.
He read the crowd beautifully—our guests were on the dance floor non-stop, and so many people came up to us raving about how amazing the music was. He balanced our must-plays with his own expert selections, and the result was a night that felt personal, elevated, and completely unforgettable.
Beyond the music, his professionalism and calming presence made the entire experience seamless. He communicated clearly, worked so well with our planner, and made sure every moment—from the aisle walk to our first dance to the final song—felt special.
If you’re looking for a DJ who can set the tone, elevate the celebration, and create an atmosphere people will talk about long after the night is over, 74 Events (Gary) + DJ Kahn is the one. He helped make our wedding everything we dreamed of and more. -
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Leina Sent on 11/03/2025The best dance party of my life
We had a wonderful experience working with 74 Events for our wedding in September. We did not have a live band, and getting music right was very important to us. We were looking for a DJ that would be able to provide all the music for our event seamlessly and match the lowkey but very fun vibe we were going for. Jeremy was our DJ and we worked with Gary on planning and logistics. From the very beginning, Gary was great to work with. He’s super organized and very thoughtful. From a planning perspective, 74 Events was definitely our lowest maintenance vendor, in large part because Gary thought of everything well in advance! Even when we decided to have a musical performance last minute, both Gary and Jeremy were totally accommodating and made the planning easy. As a DJ, Jeremy was outstanding! Ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner music went off without a hitch, and he managed all announcements and speech intros perfectly. He then proceeded to orchestrate the greatest dance party I have ever been to. Literally every one of our guests was on the dance floor for the majority of the party. He stayed faithful to our requests while managing to consistently play the perfect song to keep the dance floor going, and it was amazing. Both Gary and Jeremy are also just really nice people who are very easy to work with. I cannot recommend 74 Events highly enough!! -
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Kris Sent on 10/30/2025Incredible Experience with Vida & 74 Events!
We had an amazing experience with Vida from 74 Events as our wedding DJ! From start to finish, everything went perfectly. Vida did such a fantastic job keeping the energy and vibes going all night — she truly read the crowd and made sure everyone was on the dance floor. She followed all of our requests, respected our “do not play” list, and even surprised us by mixing in a few of our favorite songs in ways we didn’t expect — it was awesome!
Gary, who helped us organize everything ahead of time, was also wonderful. He was responsive, professional, and made the entire process so easy. He answered all our questions and made sure we felt completely prepared.
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. If you’re looking for a DJ who’s talented, reliable, and fun to work with, we highly recommend Vida and 74 Events! -
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Crystal Sent on 10/23/2025They Brought the Party!
Preston was the perfect DJ for our wedding and I truly can’t say enough good things about Preston and Gary from 74 Events! From our initial call, I felt totally at ease with Gary’s approach to staffing for weddings and once we met Preston we knew he was the DJ for us. He took our considerations and created one epic dance party…seriously the dance floor was packed all night. I’ve had multiple guests tell me they’ve never danced that much at a wedding and it was all because of Preston’s ability to curate a vibe and read the room. Highly recommend them for any event!
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Nola Sent on 10/20/2025Great Wedding DJ
Gary and Jeremy made coordinating our wedding music a breeze. They were extremely thorough with all of the details and did a fantastic job helping our wedding move through each stage of the event. From the ceremony music and seating our guests, to announcing the speeches and dances, it moved seamlessly. Thank you both so much! -
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Millicent Sent on 10/20/2025Amazing Wedding with 74 Events!
Every part of our experience with 74 Events, and Ben Carlin as our wedding DJ, was amazing. Out of all of our vendors, they were the most communicative, straightforward, punctual, and detailed. From our very first call the entire process was so easy and I knew our entertainment was an area I would have no problems with. The planning tools 74 Events provided us with made the daunting task of outlining our entire ceremony and reception much easier, which then in turn helped with all of the other planning.
Ben Carlin kept our entire wedding flowing smoothly, kept me updated throughout on what to expect next, and was integral to keeping the party going. Everyone in attendance was BLOWN AWAY by his mixes and song choices and his entire involvement in our day could not have been more perfect - he really set the tone for a wonderful wedding and was just a delightful person to be around and a wonderful DJ.
74 Events and Ben Carlin are incredibly kind, professional, and fantastic at what they do, and I cannot recommend them enough!
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Haley Sent on 10/20/2025The best wedding DJ ever
74Events was recommended to us by a few friends, and we are so thankful that we listened and booked with them. First of all, the price is extremely reasonable. The level of professionalism shown was incredible. They thoroughly walked through our entire wedding timeline and we felt so comfortable walking into our wedding day knowing we were in good hands. They truly didn't miss a beat. Our DJ, Joel, did an amazing job and was able to read the crowd and keep everyone up and having a blast. Just book with them, you won't regret it! -
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Daniel Sent on 10/16/2025Our guests are still raving about our DJ James!
We had such a great experience with Gary at 74 Events and James as our DJ for our wedding - truly our guests stayed on the dance floor the whole night, as James kept delivering hits and smooth transitions and just overall such fun vibes. Gary was so efficient in organizing us in advance - including everything from music worksheets to mic recommendations to be able to hear speeches effectively - and was always proactive in reaching out to get us ready for the day so we didn't have to worry about a thing on the actual day. We would work with them again in a heartbeat - almost wishing we had another event soon to get back on the dance floor with James at the helm! -
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Amanda Sent on 10/14/2025Amazing Wedding DJ!
We hired 74 Events for our wedding and they were incredible. Gary pared us with Justin who had similar music taste to us and we couldn't be happier with the pairing. Justin traveled to our venue and had such a great energy about him. My husband and I filled out a worksheet with our music preferences and he incorporated it seamlessly into the event. He incorporated our style with crowd pleasers that would get everybody moving. Everyone was raving about the music...we still get compliments well after the event. Really can't recommend them and Justin enough! -
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Miss Sent on 10/14/2025Loved!!! Thank you!!!
Great company, great DJ, so fun! Start to finish - loved Gary and our DJ Constantine. So happy to have selected these guys!!! -
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Avery Sent on 10/13/2025Book with 74 Events!
Gary is amazing and so organized. I cannot recommend them enough! Gary is incredibly organized and responsive. He listened to our desires as a couple and matched us with the perfect DJ for our wedding (Joel). His music style matched ours perfectly and he kept everyone on the dance floor all night long while respecting all our requests and wishes. Gary and Joel also worked closely with us and 4 of our wedding guests to assist with sound for live performances. We had 2 friends play violin and piano as we walked down the aisle and then 2 different friends sang our first dance live. Gary and Joel assisted with these moments to make sure sound was on point and things were organized. The moments ended up being flawless and everything sounded great. We had the best experience with 74 Events and Joel! -
Kasey Sent on 10/12/2025
Absolute Best Day Ever!
Our experience with 74 Events was smooth from beginning to end. Communication was always clear and precise, and every detail for the day of our wedding was thoughtfully accounted for. One of the biggest reliefs was that we never had to serve as a go-between for our vendors—Gary handled communication directly with them, which made the planning process stress-free.
In the months leading up to the wedding, we met multiple times to discuss music and audio preferences, and we always felt listened to and supported. On the day of our wedding, we worked with Carver AKA DJ Carver The Great, who was an absolute professional. There were no audio issues whatsoever, and he was a fantastic MC—able to set the tone, capture everyone’s attention, and keep the energy going without being over-the-top.
Carver’s warm and approachable personality made our family and friends feel welcome, and he was flexible throughout the night, adjusting seamlessly to the flow of events. Thanks to the team, the music and vibe were exactly what we hoped for, and we couldn’t be more grateful! We couldn’t recommend 74 Events and DJ Carver more highly to anyone looking for an organized, talented, and personable DJ team for their special day. Well worth the extremely reasonable price.
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Kelsey Sent on 10/06/2025Incredible
We absolutely loved working with Gary and our DJ Preston! From the very first call, Gary was so professional, upbeat, and genuinely cared about creating the perfect vibe for our wedding. He took the time to understand our style, our guests, and the kind of energy we wanted throughout the night — and he completely nailed it.
The dance floor was full from start to finish, and DJ Preston read the crowd effortlessly, mixing everything from classics to newer hits in a way that felt seamless. Beyond his talent, Preston was just such a great presence — calm, friendly, and so easy to work with. Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had and how good the music was.
If you’re looking for a DJ who truly gets it — someone who can keep the night flowing, read the room, and make your event unforgettable — Preston and the 74 Events Team are your dream team. We can’t recommend them enough! -
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Lance Sent on 10/05/2025Working With 74 Events Is a No Brainer
We’d recommend Gary and Dan to anyone planning a wedding. Our dance floor was packed all night with guests of all ages and backgrounds, and that says everything.
Planning a wedding is stressful, but if you work with Gary and his team at 74 Events, music won’t be one of those stressors. From the start, Gary takes the time to really understand your vision and matches you with the right DJ. We were very particular about what we wanted; ’80s pop and soul, ’90s hip-hop, 2000s and modern hits with specific direction around no line dancing or cookie cutter wedding songs, and a playlist that could bring together a diverse crowd.
Gary matched us with Dan, who I can honestly say is the best wedding DJ I’ve ever seen and I’ve been to at least three weddings a year for the past decade. From the consultation, Dan’s enthusiasm and humility stood out. He was dedicated to making the day about us, and his professionalism was unmatched.
On the day, Dan was flawless. He collaborated with our officiant to create the most entertaining ceremony I’ve experienced, nailed every transition, and read the room so well that the dance floor was never empty. He also handled emcee duties perfectly, keeping the evening flowing with thoughtful announcements and even adapting on the fly when we needed to add a last-minute speaker.
We told Dan personally that he made our night what it was. If you want a reception where the dance floor stays full, book with Gary and Dan. You’ll be thrilled you did. Trust us, he managed to keep everyone dancing all night and keep the bar from getting overcrowded… and we had an open bar.
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Liz Sent on 10/05/2025Sweaty dance party success
Music is a super important part of our relationship so wedding DJ was a big (and nerve wracking) decision for us. We genuinely love dancing and going to DJ sets in Brooklyn and we wanted to bring that energy to our wedding, while still making it fun for older relatives and guests who don't share our music taste. TLDR: we are SO happy we decided to work with 74Events and particularly with Aaron. Gary made the process super easy and helped us navigate all the things you don't think about related to wedding music and logistics. Aaron absolutely crushed the music. He facilitated a multi-generational dance party with lots of oldies and classics and then seamlessly moved into some of our favorites from Caribou, Jamie xx, Fred Again, and Weval. We also appreciated his classy and professional emcee-style: he made announcements throughout the evening to make the night flow seamlessly but wasn't over-the-top or cheesy about it. Highly recommend! -
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Julia Sent on 10/04/2025An unforgettable evening thanks to 74 Events
We hired 74 Events to DJ and MC our ceremony and reception and we could not reccomend them enough. Gary put us in tough with one of their DJs Ben and it was a great match. Ben was knowledgeable about all types of music and knew how to get the evening flowing at the right pace and very professionally. Gary and Ben were both consistently in contact with us leading up to the event and helping us plan our night and that made the whole process so easy. I could really tell that us having a successful event was as much a priority for them as it was for us. Ben was amazing throughout the whole night and would check in with us periodically to go over small details and we think he nailed everything. Our guests have been raving about the event and even requesting the playlist! Do not hesitate to hire 74 Events and don't forget to ask for Ben! -
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Emily Sent on 09/27/2025Incredible Communication & Talent!
Working with Gary and our DJ Dan was one of the most pleasant parts of our wedding planning process and wedding. They are so timely, professional, and knowledgable. They made the entire process so simple and fun, and DJ Dan was fantastic on the day of the wedding - we got lot of compliments! We're so happy we hired them and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to book them. -
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Alyssa Sent on 09/26/202574 events is amazing!!!!!
THANK YOU for the incredible experience you provided at our wedding. From start to finish, everything ran so smoothly, and the music set the perfect tone for the entire night. We felt like we could trust you and your team from the very beginning.
Preston, you did such a fantastic job reading the room and keeping the energy high—we couldn’t have asked for better. So many of our guests have already told us how much fun they had on the dance floor, and that’s thanks to you. You understood the assignment and made my music dreams come true. It was so awesome to learn that you DJ’d my friend Chen and Max wedding as well. You are the best!!!!!
To Gary and your team, we truly appreciate your professionalism, organization, and attention to detail. You made the whole process stress-free, and it really showed in how seamless everything felt on the big day.
We’re so grateful to have had you as part of our celebration, and we’ll be recommending you to friends and family without hesitation -
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Ryan Sent on 09/25/2025Great experience with 74 Events
Music is an important part of our lives, so finding the right DJ for our wedding was crucial. We talked to a lot of different companies and individual DJs and were left disappointed by most options. They either seemed to have a playbook and style, or did not make us feel like a priority. Then came Gary and DJ Ben from 74 Events. They took the time to understand our vision, were extremely thoughtful and diligent in their planning and ultimately delivered on the day we dreamed of. I would highly recommend them for any event you are thinking of having. -
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Ella Sent on 09/22/2025Hire 74 Events!!
Joel from 74 Events was an amazing DJ for our event! Gary made the process of getting connected with him so easy and they were both excellent communicators. Joel coordinated seamlessly with our live saxophone player and they made the night so fun!! Highly recommend hiring 74 Events, no matter what DJ you get connected with. -
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Ganesh Sent on 09/17/2025Wedding DJ that was the talk of all our guests!
Gary and Duane at 74 Events recently DJ'd our wedding and we couldn't be happier with how it turned out. The physical set up and organization was seamless and we didn't have to lift a finger. But, more importantly, the set list was absolute FIRE and all our guests were constantly praising it! We had a very light touch in compiling it, just giving the mood we wanted, and they took it, ran with it and absolutely nailed it - and at a very reasonable price!
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Lauren Sent on 09/13/2025Thank you to Dan and Gary!
Dan did an amazing job DJ'ing our wedding! Everyone came up to us and said "This DJ is amazing and the playlist is fire!" Thank you also to Gary for helping to coordinate everything and making sure the process was as easy, and seamless, as possible. Would highly recommend booking 74 Events for an unforgettable wedding! -
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Roxanne Sent on 09/08/2025Hire Them!
Hiring 74 Events was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We had a blast dancing and our friends and family couldn't stop raving about the music. Working with Gary & DJ Con was a pleasure - They provided us plenty of support as we were determining the music and audio requirements for the event and were very proactive and detailed in communication. Book them for your wedding! -
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Cara Sent on 08/27/2025Gary & James are the best!
Gary was super professional and easy to work with throughout the whole process. He gave really great advice about song choices and assigneed us a DJ, James, that fit best with our vibe and venue. James was great, he went above and beyond to help with ceremony A/V set up and kept the crowd dancing all night! -
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Katie Sent on 08/07/2025So great to work with
74Events was one of our favorite vendors to work with. Gary handled most of the advance coordination—he was incredibly organized, responsive, and such a calming presence leading up to the big day. On the night itself, Dan (recommended by another Brooklyn couple) was our DJ, and he was fantastic. He read the room so well, mixing our favorites with crowd-pleasers and keeping the dance floor full all night. It was the only wedding I’ve ever been to where there were zero AV issues—everything ran flawlessly. Great transitions, clear announcements, and an overall amazing vibe. Highly recommend both Gary and Dan. -
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Kathy Sent on 08/05/202574 Events Wonderful
We would like people to know that working with 74 Events and its owner Gary Hoffman was a pleasure. We had several zoom calls with Gary to set the scene. We had a huge wedding weekend in Newport RI. Our event was at the International Tennis Hall of Fame 194 Bellevue Avenue in Newport. We hosted the Rehearsal Dinner and Welcome Party on Friday. What a great setting. As the groom’s parents we were delighted how it turned out and Vida put the cherry on top. Vida Ventura was the DJ for our event and added just the right touch. She was professional, took time to make sure that the Bride and Groom were happy with the music selection. She reads the crowd and is able to adjust if need be. She added a nice touch of helping with introductions and speeches and toasts. We thank you Vida for your incredible service. She is a delight. Hopefully our paths will cross again. Everything was perfect. Thank you to Gary Hoffman for your attention to detail. I would not hesitate to recommend 74 Events and Gary’s team for whatever event is coming your way. gary@74events.com. A wonderful experience.
Kathy and Bob Asmar
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Carly Sent on 07/31/2025The best in the business!
Could not recommend 74 Events more highly for your wedding day. Gary was professional, detailed, responsive, incredibly organized and a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. Our DJ James made sure every beat was hit and all of our guests stayed on the dance floor the whole night. Couldn’t ask for a better experience! -
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Joohee Sent on 07/21/2025If I got married again, I'd hire 74 events again and again!
74 Events was such a blessing to work with. Gary kept my fiance and I on track when a lot of things were happening at once. He made it super easy to keep all the details organized and to really get to know what our venue and day would look like.
When Gary introduced us to DJ Jeremy, we knew we were in good hands. Not only did they both take time to understand the timeline of our day and what kind of music we liked, they also made sure to feel out the vibes of the day. We went nontraditional and didn't have a dance section, but everyone complimented the music choices being vibey brunch but still so much fun that people got up and jammed in the aisles.
The music really makes or breaks the wedding day and I genuinely think that 74 events nailed it. -
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Kelsey Sent on 07/15/2025Loved working with 74 Events
From our very first call with Gary from 74 Events, we knew we were in good hands. The entire process was extremely organized, and we really appreciated how he provided clear, detailed instructions on what he needed from us to bring our vision to life — which our DJ, Joel, absolutely did! The wedding was bumping, and we received so many compliments from our guests about the music and the vibe. If you're looking for a wedding DJ, we'd highly recommend 74 Events! -
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Macy Sent on 07/09/2025Completely blown away!
We were immediately impressed with Constantine and 74 Events in their professionalism and how they lead us through the process of understanding our music tastes and what we wanted for our wedding. Gary was great in helping us create our own little performance, and in guiding us on how to properly use the mics and integrate with the music. And when the day came, we were completely blown away by just how amazing of a DJ Constantine is! Seriously, incredibly smooth transitions, understanding and moving with the vibe of each part of the wedding, mixing things up to create a new sound for certain songs, it was all great. He is exactly what you would hope for in a DJ, and we had so many people come up to us to tell us how amazing he was. We count ourselves incredibly lucky to have hired them for our wedding and would recommend 74 Events and Constantine in a heartbeat! -
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Julia Sent on 07/07/2025Above & beyond
74 events is amazing - the owner Gary is a machine - you will receive replies so fast and clear information & timelines. Our DJ James was not only a smashing success, but a highlight of the evening for us.
Countless guests at the wedding came up to us that night and the next day saying how incredible James was — the transitions, variety of music, and of course, ending the night on New York New York.
On a personal note, we appreciate James going above and beyond just mixing music. He was constantly checking in on us, making sure speakers and our officiant were comfortable and ready, congratulating us, thoughtfully mc-ing all of the speeches, and gearing every decision toward us as a couple — almost as if he’s known us for years!
I highly recommend this team and would book them ASAP!!
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Lauren Sent on 06/30/2025Incredible DJ with amazing service!
We had the absolute best experience working with Gary (manager of 74 Events) and DJ Con for our wedding at the Wythe hotel in Brooklyn, NY. From the beginning, Gary took the time to understand the flow of our day and offered thoughtful recommendations based on their extensive wedding experience.
On the day of, DJ Con was incredible. He honored our song list but also threw in a few unexpected gems that were perfectly timed and totally nailed the vibe. He has a true talent for reading the room and kept the dance floor packed all night long. On top of that, he was a fantastic MC—seamlessly guiding the night, announcing speeches, and making sure everyone was exactly where they needed to be.
We truly can’t recommend 74 Events enough. They went above and beyond to make our celebration unforgettable! -
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David Sent on 06/22/2025Extremely professional and thoughtful music lovers
We hired Justin through Gary and 74 Events for our wedding in Hudson, NY and they were a joy to work with from start to finish.
Gary was an incredibly professional and put-together coordinator. He clearly loves his job and puts a lot of thought into which DJs he recommends to couples. He was our primary point of contact throughout the planning process and was always very helpful and responsive. He had plenty of great recommendations for us on refining our musical selections and streamlining our planning. He even had a microphone tutorial video for all of our speech givers!
Justin was lovely to work with as well. He's a real music enthusiast who knows his stuff. Just as professional as Gary, he was on time and very organized. The music throughout the day, from ceremony to dance floor, was handled very well and he played a great mix of wedding classics and some more out there fun picks. Our only small note on Justin's DJing was that he sometimes overdid the remixing and transitions on songs instead of just letting them play out. More of our personal preference, because he did it very well and you may want that! Regardless, the vibe stayed great all night and he's clearly a very talented DJ who responds well to the crowd.
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Jennifer Sent on 06/18/2025Amazing DJ Experience
Gary and James were a DJ dream team! Gary was quickly responsive and immediately transparent about their pricing and processes for the wedding day. He was able to plan our pre-wedding meetings easily around our busy work schedules. James was an amazing DJ and really understood our musical vision for the day. We had some requests for cocktail hour and dinner which he expanded on-- it really felt like we were at home listening to our own music which is exactly what we wanted. The dance music was also amazing and included generational favorites without being corny. I would highly recommend them for their professionalism, day of execution, and excellent value. -
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Sua Sent on 06/15/2025Fantastic Work!!
74events was a dream to work with while planning our wedding in Brooklyn. Gary was professional, detail-oriented, and incredibly helpful in finding us the perfect selection of DJs to review after just 1 call. From the beginning, we knew that music was going to be a very important part of our big day, especially in finding someone who could combine and execute a dance set that worked well with both of our music tastes, as well as music that we knew our family and friends would appreciate and enjoy dancing to. Jeremy was our DJ on-site the day of our wedding, and he did an absolutely awesome job at providing pretty much ALL of our requests in a way that sounded totally natural and kept the fun going all night on the dancefloor. He made some excellent transition choices, some of which we're still talking about with our guests and friends, and will remember forever! We are so very grateful for the wonderful positive energy and hard work that both Gary and Jeremy brought to our wedding day. Cannot recommend enough! -
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Timothy Sent on 06/06/2025100% Approval
Gary & Navarro were the perfect combination for our Wedding. They were attentive throughout the whole process, inputting their suggestions, but never overbearing. They asked the right questions to make sure that our Wedding went exactly how we wanted it to go and we couldn't be happier with how it turned out. -
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Evan Sent on 06/05/2025super recommend
Our DJ Dan Tipton was absolutely perfect in his role for our wedding day. In addition to DJing the perfect sets for dinner and dancing, he ran sound for our ceremony perfectly; was professional and polished for all the announcements during our reception; and rolled with the punches gracefully when last minute schedule changes came up. The music itself was definitely the highlight though — it was the perfect mix of the songs we wanted to hear and the deep cuts we didn't know we were missing. We had a pretty wide range of genres and eras and Dan weaved them together seamlessly. We could not keep our guests off the dancefloor! They all raved about the music. And the transitions! He is definitely a craftsman.
We also really appreciated working with 74events generally, and with Gary who is the owner/coordinator. Letting Gary handle logistics with our venue made our lives easy, and the flow for sharing our musical preferences and planning our day was straightforward.
Honestly, this was our easiest vendor to work with and we were so happy with the outcome. We really highly recommend them! -
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Caleigh Sent on 06/04/2025Professional, cool, and kind!
From our first call Gary was super professional and gave us every detail we needed to make our decision without being pushy. Based on our music taste, he paired us with DJ James, and what a successful pairing it was! James was super cool and easy to talk to which immediately put us at ease. We got so many compliments on the music the night of and for weeks afterwards. I was so worried that no one would dance, but the dancefloor was packed with people of all ages the entire night! He did an amazing job of taking the playlist we gave him to the next level. He didn't just play boilerplate wedding music, which made the night feel uniquely ours. And while he honored our unique style, he never sacrificed danceability! I also appreciated his method of MCing -- DJ James did his part to keep the flow of speeches moving without any showboating. Even the dinner music was a hit -- one friend said that the music made it feel like "we were at a dinner party at our friends' house" which was exactly what we wanted! -
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Lindsey Sent on 05/28/2025We love Gary & Joel!!!
Our biggest concern for our wedding day was keeping the dance floor packed and full of energy - 74 Events delivered!!! Gary is so organized and on top of every detail of your wedding day. He gave is 100% confidence that all of our music and emcee'ing details would be taken care of. Our DJ was Joel (Lord Easy). He was amazing! We got so many rave reviews about the music and had guests literally texting us the next day that they were sore from dancing so much. He was also great at facilitating our big moments and ushering along the evening from the speeches to the first dance. Thank you, Gary and Joel! You will not be disappointed if you hire 74 Events. -
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Arielle Sent on 05/27/2025Fantastic!
It was wonderful working with 74 Events for our wedding. Gary is so professional, organized, and meticulous when it comes to every single detail. He was incredibly responsive and easy to work with. Our DJ, Dan, was also fantastic and really brought our musical vision to life. We selected an array of music for our cocktail hour, dinner, and dance party, and he was able to seamlessly add songs that fit the vibe and kept the energy high all night. I can't recommend 74 Events. If you want peace of mind in knowing that the music for your wedding will go smoothly, Gary is your guy! -
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Paul Sent on 05/23/2025I couldn't recommend 74 Events more highly
Gary was the consummate professional. We are anxious planners, so his impressive level of preparation truly put us at ease and ensured we had exactly the reception we were looking for.
In terms of our DJ, Navarro was absolute perfection. He cultivated exactly the vibe we were looking for, even with minimal initial direction from us. He and Gary helped us narrow in on the specifics of what we wanted through clear outlines and communication, as well as timely responses to any of our questions. Navarro transitions were flawless, which was especially impressive given some of the wildly varying requests from guests.
The kicker was his ability to adjust on the fly. Not only did he find a way to make our officiant's mic crystal clear, even with gusting winds, but he also kept the dance floor going despite of a boat crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge within view of our venue.
We can't thank you both enough for helping in making it a truly special day! -
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Brittany Sent on 05/17/2025Great Experience!
We had a great experience and even better wedding reception thanks to 74 Events. Gary the owner of 74 Events, and Ben Carlin our DJ, were absolutely incredible from start to finish.
From the very beginning, Gary was super organized, professional, and transparent. He guided us through every step of the planning process and knew exactly what questions to ask, making things so much easier and less stressful for us.
On the day of, Ben was punctual, calm, and completely in control of the flow of the evening. The music was perfect—great energy, spot-on song choices, and seamless transitions that kept everyone on the dance floor. Ben did a great job reading the room to keep the vibe just right.
Before the wedding, they asked us to put together a song list that represented us and they completely followed through. We got a lot of feedback from friends that the music "felt like us" and reflected our personal music tastes.
We can’t recommend 74 Events enough. If you're looking for DJs who are not only talented but also professional, organized, and genuinely invested in making your day amazing, Gary and Ben are your people. Thank you both for helping make our wedding unforgettable! -
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Ben Sent on 04/27/2025Must Book Wedding DJ
We had a fantastic time at our wedding in large part thanks to Gary and Aaron from 74 Events! The first dances were executed perfectly and the dance floor was full for the entire night. We had such a good time during dinner and the reception. Their process made picking music easy and fun. Even with that, Aaron KNOWS his stuff and made sure the perfect songs were queued based on our energy.
Not only did we have a blast day of, but Gary's planning and management made 74 Events one of our absolute favorite vendors to work with. We're recommending them to anyone and everyone we know. -
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Jake Sent on 04/20/2025Perfect sound and professional organization
We had a phenomenal experience working with Gary and Constantine and from our initial calls it was clear that we were in great hands. We loved that their philosophy was so clearly oriented around helping us throw a great party that felt specific to us.
We were eager to find a team that we could trust to incorporate our personal tastes but we didn't want to run the whole show and specify too many songs - we wanted a DJ we were confident would weave our faves into a killer set list that resonated with the room and that's exactly what we got! Friends and family who have NEVER danced at an event were seen dancing, and we had a packed floor all night! There were custom tweaks to songs based on our own inside jokes that we'd shared.
Beyond the dancing aspect, the music cues in the ceremony were perfectly timed and the sound for ceremony and speeches was to a tee. Constantine knew the venue well and adjusted around the strange acoustics!
Gary and Constantine worked seamlessly with our coordinator and the preparation process was clear and easy to navigate. We couldn't have asked for anything more from this amazing team! -
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Carol-Anne Sent on 03/21/20253/7/25 Wedding
We absolutely recommend 74 Events as a wedding DJ! My husband and I met in a wedding band and have played more than 400 high end weddings together, so let’s just say we are tough customers as a bride and groom. We had James as our DJ and he was amazing. He played all of the music we asked for, all must-plays played, all do not plays respected, all while adding his own spin and making the music for the night flow seamlessly. From the ceremony to the last song everything was perfect. We had specifically asked NOT to have long island MC energy; that is not our style. James did a great job of making announcements without being cringey or annoying. The night felt like the classy event we had envisioned. Gary was super helpful throughout the process, he is a true professional and wedding expert. Ask and you shall receive what you envisioned. You will be in great hands with 74 Events.
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Josh Sent on 03/16/20255 stars for James Arnold, Gary and 74 events
We used 74 Events and James Arnold for our wedding this spring and would 100% recommend both. Gary was professional and responsive throughout the process and gave helpful insights about how to think about small details like microphones, processional songs and first dance timing.
James Arnold knocked out of the park as our DJ -- we filled out a detailed worksheet and had one call to explain the vibe we were going for on the dance floor and James completely understood the assignment. We had the best dance party of our lives and guests of all ages told us how much they enjoyed the music. -
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Caroline Sent on 02/16/202511/10 experience!
I can't recommend 74 Events enough! Gary was extremely communicative and easy to work with prior to booking our DJ and leading up to our wedding. Gary took the time to understand our vision and matched us with DJ James Arnold. James did such a fantastic job. His set very closely emulated our inspiration playlist but James was able to make it his own - mixing some songs and adding additional music that fit the vibe we were going for. He killed it! -
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Liz L. Sent on 01/28/2025"Highly Professional and Fun: Gary and Dan Made Our Wedding Reception Perfect"
We couldn't have asked for a better DJ team than Gary and Dan for our wedding! From the very start, they were incredibly organized and proactive, making sure every detail was covered and offering helpful suggestions leading up to the big day. The party was an absolute blast, with the dance floor packed all night long—several guests even asked for the playlist the next day! They kept the energy high and made sure everyone was having a great time. Professional, reliable, and above all, fun—Gary and Dan truly made our celebration unforgettable! -
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Emily Sent on 01/15/2025Amazing!
Working with 74 events was seamless and so easy. Gary and James were so beyond responsive and thoughtful; they listened to my husband and I's thoughts and desires and truly set the tone for our wedding day. They were kind, professional, and the entire process of working with them from start to finish was truly a dream. Highly, highly recommend! -
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Amelia Sent on 12/20/2024The Best DJ Experience!
From start to finish, working with 74 Events was an absolute dream. The owner, Gary, was incredibly professional and responsive from our very first inquiry. He answered all of our questions, and made the entire booking process seamless. Gary’s attention to detail and commitment to making our day perfect was evident from the moment we connected with him.
Our DJ for the evening, Aaron, was phenomenal! He truly made our wedding feel like a huge celebration. Aaron kept the energy high and everyone on the dance floor. He has an incredible ability to read the room, seamlessly blending our song requests with crowd favorites, ensuring that everyone (from our closest friends to extended family) was up dancing and having the time of their lives.
If you're looking for a wedding DJ who is not only talented but also incredibly reliable and easy to work with, I highly recommend 74 Events. Gary and Aaron went above and beyond to make our day unforgettable. Thank you for making our wedding celebration feel like the ultimate party! -
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Nicole Sent on 12/10/2024For good tunes and great times, hire 74 Events
74 Events did a fantastic job from beginning to end at our wedding. Gary and DJ Daniel were very organized, responsive, but also made the experience fun. So many of our friends complimented the songs on the dance floor and I noticed the dance floor was busy the whole time. I heard a funny anecdote that the lady working the coat check was a bit grumpy until the music started playing, and then she couldn't stop vibing and grooving. Happy to know that everyone enjoyed the music :D -
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Charlotte Sent on 12/08/2024DJ Dream Team
If you are looking for a wedding DJ, I cannot recommend Gary and 74 Events more. 74 Events was suggested to us by our wedding photographer (who used them at her wedding!), and I cannot imagine anyone doing a better job. Gary is so incredibly organized—and he leaves no detail unturned. He even has a video to share with your bridal party and ceremony speakers of how to use the microphone. He did a walk-through of our venue with us (which he’d never been to before) to figure out the DJ setup for both the ceremony and the reception, and then went on his own with the venue coordinator the week of to make sure everything was in place. Our friend officiated, and they made sure he didn’t have to worry about anything, either. Besides just organization and logistics, the music itself was a huge hit. Gary talked us through our musical preferences to find the best DJ for us on his roster, where we chose Joel—who could not have been more perfect. He fully understood our wedding vibes, and the dance floor was packed all night long (which I attribute to him asking us what year we graduated high school to center our musical taste). I had several guests tell me they had never danced so much at wedding, and I felt the same. It was an absolutely magical night because of both of them. -
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Julianna Sent on 12/08/2024Best wedding dance floor ever
Highly recommend 74 Events!! Dan was our dream DJ, and Gary runs his business like a well-oiled machine. Every step of the way was guided seamlessly by them, so we felt completely taken care of on our wedding day. Dan executed on the day of and many of our guests commented that it was the best wedding dance floor they had been on. Don’t hesitate to book! -
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Bryan Sent on 11/27/2024Exceeded expectations, no notes
From the first call with Gary, I knew we were in good hands. In fact, out of all vendors we worked with and spoke to throughout the wedding planning process, Gary & our DJ James Arnold made us feel heard, prepared and extremely taken care of. The whole process felt very personal, deliberate and special. Gary was incredibly thoughtful every step of the way and was glad to get on the phone with us to offer advice about wedding questions we had that were even unrelated to music. Our DJ James Arnold worked with us to curate a playlist unique to us, and the dancefloor stayed full the whole night as he moved us through eras, tempos/BPMs and genres. We had countless people come up to us during the wedding to say he was the best DJ they had ever seen at a wedding. James's announcements throughout the night were minimal, tasteful and eloquent. We would unequivocally recommend choosing 74 Events, Gary & James for your wedding DJ needs. -
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Caroline Sent on 11/14/2024Hire 74 Events!
We were recommended 74 Events from several friends who have gotten married in the NYC area, and the second we had a call with Gary we knew they were the right DJ company to go with. Gary is so professional and thoughtful. He recommended Joel as our wedding DJ who was OUR HERO. We provided some *embarrassingly exhaustive* playlists to Joel, and he did not disappoint. He did an amazing job of curating our favorites while reading the room and effortlessly throwing the best dance party of our life. We had friends and family reaching out to us days after our wedding telling us how good the music was and how much fun they had dancing all night. Highly recommend Joel, Gary, and the 74 Events team!
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