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Afino Entertainment

Afino Entertainment

Toms River, NJ
4.9 out of 5 rating, 74 Reviews
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    Crystal and Harris

    Dave was absolutely amazing! He was so accommodating when plans kept changing throughout the night and even helped with ideas. Dave had the entire party of all ages up and dancing and having so much fun. Thank you for that crazy dubstep 😉 and for having Harris get to DJ his own set!! We couldn’t have asked for anyone better for our special day.
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    Absolutely Amazing!

    I am so happy that Dave was a part of our day. throughout planning he was extremely responsive, professional and helpful. When it came to our wedding day, I received so many compliments on how great he was from both venue staff and guests. The music selection was absolutely perfect and Dave’s energy is great! We loved him! Thank you for helping to make our day perfect!
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    Ashley Sent on 09/23/2019
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    Absolutely Amazing!!

    We had a complete ball at our wedding and I think the music was spot on and catered to every age group. Even my Grandmother was dancing! Don’t think there was ever a time where the dance floor was empty so thank you so very much. The night flew by. We aren't huge dancers, but we were that night. Dave answered all my crazy questions at all hours of the night promptly for 2 years straight while planning this wedding. From the first phone call I knew he was our perfect fit. Dave is very thourough and you can tell he loves what he does. His suggestions for the evening for our bouquet toss, shoe game, and anniversary dance were all a huge hit.
    Thanks so much for all your efforts at our wedding. Was truly the best night of our lives. We had a fantastic night and the music was exactly what we wanted. You did a great job!
    We suggest Dave at Afino Entertainment for any event! He is the best!
    Love,
    Ashley & Stephanie
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    Bethany S. Sent on 10/27/2019
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    Awesome DJ for a great price!

    Dave was incredible. We had so many compliments about how awesome his style and selections were. He was honest with me about the way our night was set up and super helpful about ways to make it feel longer. He was interactive with the crowd but not over the top.
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    Polin Sent on 07/25/2019
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    Loved working with Dave!

    My husband and I hired Dave to be the DJ and emcee for our wedding at Sea Cliff Manor in Long Island. From start to finish, Dave made our lives easier when it came to planning our wedding. Not only is he professional, he is also very friendly and easy to talk to! In the months leading up to the big day, Dave was helpful in answering questions we had.

    With a particular taste in music and observations of other weddings where the emcee and/or DJ we were a little nervous as to how our wedding day would go. However, coming out of our scheduled call to discuss logistics and music requests, we felt very comfortable knowing our wedding music and overall programming was in his hands. He was thorough in reviewing the typical run of show, helpful in sharing advice based on his extensive experience, and extremely knowledgeable of ways to make our wedding as seamless as possible.

    It's clear Dave cares about each and every one of his clients—whether it's a wedding, birthday, or a corporate function—and he takes the time to truly understand your wishes and expectations. Our overall goal was to ensure there was continuous dancing throughout the night, and Dave delivered. Our wedding guests raved about the music on our special night, and we credit that to Dave's expertise in reading the crowd and tailoring the music based on our preferences. We would absolutely re-hire Dave in a heartbeat!
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    Katherine Sent on 07/10/2019
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    Wedding was a HUGE SUCCESS! Thanks to DAVE!!!

    Dave did such an amazing job for our outdoor rooftop wedding in Midtown NYC! We received many compliments on our choice of DJ! Our venue was a little bit challenging in terms of loudness of music and noise as we are on a Midtown rooftop, but that limitations did not stop Dave from throwing such an amazing fun wedding party! He had such an awesome selection of music and had everyone dancing nonstop! The night before the wedding, me and my now husband can't decide on what music for our first dance, dance with parents etc.. and Dave's suggestions are very impressive! it feels like we've been friends for years and definitely knows our styles! everything turned out so perfect! Great sound and lighting equipment and phenomenal Emcee skills! very engaging! We are beyond grateful having Dave as part of our Special Day! SUPER HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! 10 STARS FOR YOU DAVE! WELL DONE!
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    Jolina S. Sent on 05/27/2019
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    Mrs Bennett

    The best Entertainer ever!! He was the absolute best from beginning to end, to putting our dream music together, no one ever left the dance floor! My guest are still raving about "Your DJ". He played the right music at the right time and was even jamming with us on the dance floor! I couldn't have hired a better entertainer than @afinomusic from Afino Entertainment
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    Nina Sent on 05/25/2019
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    Just awesome!!

    Dave was a fantastic DJ and kept the crowd dancing all night. Our guests raved about him afterwards. He was also very friendly and responsive during the planning process. He took all of our requests into consideration while infusing his own style/creativity into his set (which is what we asked for and wanted). His prices are very reasonable and honestly great value for what he delivers. Definitely recommend!!!
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    Danielle Sent on 02/15/2019
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    Excellent!

    Awesome, professional, pays attention to every detail....
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    Rob Sent on 06/03/2019
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    All you can ask for in a DJ

    Dave did an awesome job as the DJ for our wedding. After sending him the list of songs and vibes we were going for he took the lead and made sure the entire night went smoothly. Can't think of a better person that could have done our music that night!
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    Samantha Sent on 05/17/2019
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    Wedding DJ

    I knew I wanted to hire Dave to be our wedding DJ as soon as we got enagaged. He did such an amazing job in every aspect of our wedding. Guests were still raving about him the next morning. The music at your wedding is one of the most important things. Thank you Dave for making our decision easy and our wedding day a dream!
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    Phebe V. Sent on 05/15/2019
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    Talented and Amazing!

    Dave was the DJ at our wedding, and we were happy to have him as our DJ. There was never a dull moment at our reception. Dave was able to understand the environment quickly, and he got people dancing in no time. Dave is very easy to get along with and he understood what kind of music we liked in no time. From our initial conversation to the end of the reception, Dave is attentive and dedicated to his craft. He understood our personalities, quickly, and figured out the best layout for our reception. Our bridal party and guests couldn’t stop complimenting on his work, and he was able to find music that everyone liked. We would recommend Dave to any event and are incredibly grateful that he was the DJ to our wedding. He’s talented, professional, and all around good person.
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    Jason S. Sent on 11/26/2018
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    Dj afino - amazing dj -

    Afino Entertainment and specifically Dave Brennan is the ultimate professional Party DJ. He DJ'd our daughter Kayla's Quinceanera at the Fountain in Middletown NY, and made it a fun night for all to remember! You will not find another DJ who will take care of all your party needs and or last minute requests. He left not only an impression on us but with our guests, vendors, and the staff at where we had our event. Everyone had great things to say about DJ Afino he made quite the impression. Most important my daughter's Quinceanera was made memorable thanks to DJ AFINO. In her own words all the kids said "THAT DJ was LIT". Once again Dave thank you for your services and making our princess night spectacular! We appreciate it and we definitely recommend you to everyone! Thanks! Santiago Family
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    Dave was amazing!! Incredibly easy to work with & knowledgeable! Definitely recommend him!!

    Dave was extremely thorough and detailed in our meetings before the wedding and because of this, our day went perfectly. He was an excellent emcee for the whole day. His knowledge of weddings and current trends was great & he was extremely helpful with planning the timeline & all the music for the day according to OUR wants. He was an absolute pleasure to work with & incredibly professional throughout all the planning & our day!! I would highly recommend using Afino for any event. I will use him again for sure!!!
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    Adam Sent on 10/28/2018
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    Dave was great!

    Afino Entertainment was absolutely amazing!! Dave was extremely helpful since my wife and I were not sure what a typical wedding format was. His online form not only helped us pick the songs we wanted, but outlined what the entire night would be like. One of the extras that is a MUST is the uplighting that he provides. It is well worth the price and made our wedding night that much more special. Dave was also very personable and flexible and is probably one of the best DJs for weddings in the tristate area.
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    Emma Sent on 10/17/2018
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    Afino is amazing

    I booked Afino Enterainment after seeing Dave DJ at my friends wedding (which was amazing!). I felt so comfortable working with him right from the beginning. You can tell just by speaking with him that he loves his job and he knows what he’s doing.
    A few weeks before my wedding day, he reached out to me and planned the entire day and made sure everything was okay music wise. He’s a super organized guy and broke every single detail down for me (which really helped my stress levels!)

    My wedding ended up being beyond what I dreamed it to be. Dave did both my ceremony and reception music, and did such a wonderful job with it all. I had a very short wedding, but regardless, all of my music requests were made and everyone had such a fun time! I’m so glad I booked with Afino! You really won’t regret it if you choose him!
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    Christina Sent on 10/22/2018
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    Awesome DJ!!!!!

    Dave was our DJ at our wedding and we were so impressed! He was extremely professional from the get-go, asking us questions that we hadn't even thought about! On our wedding day, we got so many compliments from our guests and of course, we had a wonderful time. Thank you!
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    Gina Sent on 10/15/2018
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    Great Experience

    Dave was great from start to finish. He was very knowledgeable and very responsive to any of my questions. From the customized slide shows, to dancing on the clouds, to my custom light logo on the wall, he did it all. He knew exactly what music to play based on the questions he asked me and also played some of the Greek music I requested, the crowd went NUTS and are still raving about him. I will definitely use him again for any future events and I highly recommend him.
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    Billy Sent on 11/07/2018
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    Dedication, Professionalism, and Talent!

    We used Dave / Afino Entertainment for our Wedding @ Sea Cliff Manor, in Sea Cliff, NY on 9/21/18. And we are so glad we did!

    From the first conversation I had with Dave, I had a good feeling about him. My fiance (now wife) and I had something pretty specific in mind about the DJ we wanted for our wedding. We were not a fan of the separate emcee/DJ format in which the emcee obnoxiously over-hypes everything.

    We wanted a DJ who could also emcee, but knew where to hype the crowd and when to just let the music speak for itself. We wanted a DJ that had some actual DJing skills: being able to read the crowd and mix tracks well, keeping people on the dance floor! We also wanted someone who could incorporate songs we wanted to hear during different parts of the evening (mostly during cocktail hour and dinner).

    Well, Dave met and exceeded our expectations in all of the above areas. First of all, he is extremely organized and has an online format form for you to fill out. This covers just about everything you can think of, and most importantly to me, gave us the opportunity to provide a list of songs we wanted to hear in each part of the evening. What I found really great was that for the cocktail hour playlist, Dave took my suggestions and made a continuous mix to be played. Later on, he uploaded this to mixcloud so we could re-live that aspect of the wedding. Nice touch!

    Dave is extremely responsive and answered all my annoying emails within a few hours, tops... but usually within minutes! Our last phone call before the event was over an hour long! I say that as a compliment of course... he covered aspects of the evening I had not even thought of, and gave me peace of mind knowing that he was taking care of the flow of the party. The day of the event, Dave worked so well with my videographer and photographer, having never met them before. I noticed them truly working as a team throughout the night, which was awesome to see! Also, his lighting system was awesome and very reasonable to add to the package.

    Lastly, the next morning we woke up to find a highlight video that Dave put together! We are only just now (almost two months later) getting to see footage from our videographer, so how cool is that that Dave was taking little videos throughout the night? He keeps a "wedding VLOG" playlist on his YouTube, from all the weddings he works.

    What more can I say? I could not possibly give him a higher rating.
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    Chris Sent on 10/16/2018
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    Simply amazing

    Dave was absolutely amazing. He is everything you want in a DJ: professional, friendly, organized, knowledgeable, and experienced. Before our wedding, he sent a very detailed questionnaire that covered what music we wanted for all the different parts of our wedding. Once I saw how thorough this was, I instantly knew I was in good hands. On our call to review the questionnaire, he asked good questions and made sure he knew exactly what we wanted (and didn't want).

    We had lots of specific requests (for example, starting some songs at a certain timecode, placing the speakers in a specific area, playing a special cut down version of a song and not the version from Spotify). He took note of every last detail and executed everything flawlessly. He played every song we listed on his questionnaire and set the perfect mood for the entire evening.

    Thanks to him, our first dance was a huge hit! My husband and I had spent six months working on a complicated choreographed first dance, and the song we chose has very low audio in the beginning. We were afraid we wouldn’t be able to hear our cues (which would throw off the entire dance), so we mentioned to Dave that this was really important to us. He took the time to listen to the song beforehand and he knew exactly what we meant. He made sure the beginning was loud and clear and even gave us a little nod to tell us it was starting.

    He's also a magician when it comes to getting the energy up and bringing people to the dance floor. Our speeches ran long so we were behind schedule, but even given the limited time, Dave got all the guests out on the dance floor right away and everyone had a blast. He also (very kindly) wrangled my entire wedding party and organized their entrance into the reception. He didn't have to do this, but it was incredibly helpful.

    Also, during my maid of honor’s speech, she mentioned that we had taken a road trip to see a boy band together, and I'm pretty sure Dave played a song by that boy band later on in the evening! It was such a special touch and just another example of how thoughtful he is.

    It is clear he loves what he does. I can't say enough good things about him! He is so sweet and talented, and because he's so experienced, he has lots of helpful guidance and ideas. I am very grateful for all his hard work. Dave, thank you for making our day so special and unforgettable!
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    1. DAVE IS THE BEST!
    2.If you’re going to read a review, this is the one you should read!!!
    When planning a wedding, you have so many difficult decisions to make; from picking the perfect dress, the flowers/centerpieces, colors, and meeting demands of family members. It can be so overwhelming! Luckily, for me, the easiest decision (next to marrying my best friend) was choosing Dave as our DJ! As cliché as it sounds, this is not just a job for Dave; he goes above and beyond to make sure your event goes flawless by putting his all into it. At the time I was planning my wedding I was also going through graduate school, which was also demanding. Due to this, I found it helpful to get a jump on things as early as I could. Some people looked at me like I was crazy doing some things super early, but Dave didn’t! He understood my hectic schedule and really worked with me and met me where I was in the process. About two weeks before the big day he sat on the phone with me for about an hour and a half going over what music I wanted, when I wanted certain songs played and how I wanted the vibe of the room throughout the night (including the lights). He also threw out some ideas regarding entrances and placements of songs that I would NEVER thought of (but then again that’s what separates me from him as the professional)! As someone who planned the day out minute by minute, he understood and truly grasped what I was looking for. When I got to the venue after the ceremony, I was completely blown away with his set up and how he took control of making sure everything ran smoothly. As someone who is a type A personality, I was actually able to relax and have fun because I just KNEW it was in good hands! My husband and I can’t express how much we are thankful that Dave was the DJ for our wedding!
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    Kristin Sent on 09/09/2018
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    I cannot rave enough about how amazing Dave was at our wedding! Throughout the night and now the days after, guests have complimented us on how great the music and atmosphere was and asked us where we found such a great DJ. Dave was professional from start to finish, timely to answer all of my questions leading up to the day, and on top of every detail. He helped us plan out the timeline so things would flow smoothly throughout the night and thought of things I never would have like talking to the officiant about moving the mic so our vows could be easily heard. Dave loves what he does and it shows through in his service and ability to read a crowd. There was never a down moment throughout the night.

    Thank you so much for an awesome night!
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    Gail Sent on 08/15/2018
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    We could not have been happier with our choice of Afino to deejay our wedding at Yankee Stadium. Dave was professional, warm, friendly and so easy to work with from beginning to end. We especially appreciated how he paid so much attention to detail and took the time to explain how things would go. Very reassuring at each stage, especially when we worried rain might make us move the ceremony indoors. Thankfully the sun shone for us! Must say Afino was well-priced for all the work that went into our wedding. Afino’s online forms made planning and paying expertly efficient. Highly recommend!
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    Jennifer Sent on 08/09/2018
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    Dave is the perfect DJ for a wedding. As a bride, you need to work with people that can easily work with your vision and that are reliable. Let me tell you, Dave from Afino Entertainment will exceed your expectations. He consults with you prior to the wedding to get a detailed understanding of what you have in mind and ever so tactfully makes suggestions that elevates your original idea. He follows up with a detailed questionnaire regarding the music and events for the day and then consults with you again to review it, and offers more suggestions to make the day go as smoothly as possible and of course to maximize the fun! He literally helped me customize a playlist that I was unsure how to go about designing, crafted my wedding timeline with me down to the half hour, and suggested creative ways to end the night (not to mention he's also just fun to chat with, like an old friend!). He's highly professional, super responsive, thoughtful, reliable and just an awesome DJ. He is also very eclectic and versatile when it comes to music, so he can easily DJ for any type of audience. I highly recommend Afino Entertainment!
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    Jess Sent on 07/18/2018
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    It's easy to plug in 5 stars when you've never had to hire a DJ before, but Afino Entertainment earned every single 5-star rating. Every time I had a question, Dave would respond the moment he could, even if it was just an acknowledgement that he got my email, and followed-up when he was available with a thorough and USEFUL answer--even when I made things complicated and asked if he'd share his speaker system so my cousin could play keyboard during the cocktail hour! He provided specs, pics, and traded cell numbers. He put together an instrumental playlist for the ceremony that had my guests asking for a copy and had the dance floor PACKED all night long. My friends and family had a blast. The real kicker? I didn't get to meet him until after my ceremony! That he was the Hand of the Queen all night, I have no doubt.