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All The Above Events

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    Miguel M. Sent on 04/11/2024
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    James is fantastic! Highly recommend!

    My wife, Megan and I, had James Lee DJ and MC our wedding in April of 2024. Although, I had never met James before, my wife had been to four family weddings where James was the DJ. Having never met James I wanted to interview him first. Prior to meeting virtually with James, we did one other interview with a different DJ. My first impression of James was that he was very professional, competent and knowledgeable about his craft. The minute he shared his screen with us and showed us how he organizes the day-of, I knew James was going to be our DJ.

    We signed the agreement with James that day, and made an initial payment. My wife essentially planned our entire wedding; however, James really helped us think about so many different considerations that we would not have thought about. He really removed the burden of having to create our own day-of timeline. At the wedding, James worked well with our coordinator to make sure our day ran smoothly and on schedule. This was not an easy task since we had over 300 guests. He helped control the crowd, and kept the overall vibe of the wedding positive and energetic.

    My wife is Japanese-American and I am Mexican-American, and it was important to us to have someone who would be respectful towards both cultures, so we really appreciated James taking the time to correctly pronounce our bridesmaids and groomsmen’s names. Prior to the wedding, we gave James only general vision of the music we wanted to hear that night. He more than delivered by playing music that was appropriate for all generations, sensitive to both cultures, and overall played music that everyone enjoyed and also nailed it on the Spanish music. A DJ/MC really makes or breaks the wedding, so we are so happy and grateful that James was available to do our wedding.
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    Sonia P. Sent on 03/28/2024
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    Fantastic DJ/MC for our wedding

    If you're looking for a DJ/MC who goes above and beyond, look no further! We had the pleasure of having James Lee at our wedding, and let me tell you, he was absolutely phenomenal. He was very open with pricing and recommended certain things, like LED lights, he thought that we needed. I also informed him that we did not have a wedding planner, and he said he’s done many weddings that did not have a planner.
    So, from the get-go, James was more than just a music maestro. He jumped right in to help us plan out the timeline for our event, ensuring everything ran smoothly. On the big day, he helped directed guests where they needed to be and ensuring everyone was having a blast.
    But it didn't stop there. James brought the fun with some fantastic games during the reception, keeping the energy high and the laughter flowing. And when it came to the music, he nailed it. Every song seemed perfectly timed, keeping the dance floor packed all night long.
    In simple terms, James was the MVP of our event. Professional, personable, and downright talented, he made our special day truly unforgettable. If you want your event to be a hit, do yourself a favor and book James - you won't regret it!
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    James was amazing!

    James was amazing to work with! He gave really good insight and was really professional. He has great energy and was a fun MC! I would recommend James's services for any event :)
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    Amazing MC/DJ

    James was a fantastic MC & DJ for our wedding! Throughout our planning phase, he was very responsive and available to answer any questions in a timely manner. He adapted very quickly to the last minute changes on the day of, and even provided us with great advice on coordinating our event. He was very friendly with all our other vendor staffs and the reception games planned provided a lot of entertainment for our guests. The photo-booth and the props he provided was great as well. At the end of the night even our family members were thanking him for the service he provided. We would highly recommend James for anyone who is in need of his many services.
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    Karissa C. Sent on 08/28/2023
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    Go DJ James!

    DJ James definitely brings the energy! He's a great DJ/MC for any event that you want guests to have fun at, and he's extremely organized and makes the event planning process seamless for you.

    DJ James took care of our wedding reception and everyone had a blast. He did a great job hyping up guests, facilitating the speech/cake/photo/etc schedule, and playing songs to match the crowd. It was a great party.

    10/10 would recommend DJ James for any event!
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    Andrew L. Sent on 07/04/2023
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    Best DJ/MC for our wedding!!

    We had James MC and DJ our wedding on June 16th. He was seriously the best. Starting from the initial Zoom meeting he made us feel comfortable and was super prepared. Then during the planning process he was very quick to respond, easy to schedule, and happy to meet. He gave us very detailed planning materials and was super accommodating! We ended up giving him a list of songs we liked and he played music perfectly matched. We ended up having karaoke for the party and James definitely made it easy to play/sing to all kinds of songs. He was also super affordable and already been to our venue (The 1909) and everything went smoothly from the ceremony to reception dinner to party! Overall James was super personable and was a big factor to how much fun we had at our wedding.
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    Alexia Sent on 09/20/2023
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    All of the Above and beyond!

    DJ James killed it! He was our favorite vendor from our planner’s recs who was likable, versatile and went above and beyond as a DJ/MC. Music was a top wedding priority for us and he played the perfect songs for our dance sets. He made a great edit to mash up our two first dance songs the way I requested. And as everyone else has said, he’s very organized! We also appreciated how experienced he was in playing a variety of cultural music. We did a la marcha dance (new mexican tradition) which he had done multiple times before and he helped us figure out how to smoothly incorporate it into our timeline, which all worked out super well. As did his transition from outdoor dinner to indoor reception! Then during dancing, some of my husband’s family asked if he could play a few Persian songs, and immediately he knew exactly what to play (without missing a beat, lol) — all were impressed! He even helped us set up acoustics for live keyboard performances from my family members. Lastly he was a friendly and smooth MC (which we expected from speaking to him on Zoom) — he didn’t overpower the vibes the way we’ve heard at other events. He hyped up the crowd for napkin-waving during our grand entrance song which we didn’t expect but was one of our favorite memories of the day. And a lot of our other happy memories were from all the dancing fun of course. 10/10 recommend! Thank you James!
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    C Spiesz Sent on 05/08/2023
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    Amazing work and collaboration

    James was excellent in helping facilitate and connect me with one of his DJs, DJ Jesse ! DJ Jesse was fantastic and kept us and our guests dancing all night , non stop. Very organized , great guys ti work with. When you have a wedding to plan on top of everything else , it’s great to have efficient , reliable and easy going partners along side. Thanks James , DJ Jesse and All the Above Events !
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    Samantha S. Sent on 03/30/2023
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    James is the definition of an amazing wedding DJ/MC!!!

    James is the definition of an amazing wedding DJ/MC!!! He is so fun and hype, he really knows how to get the crowd going and bring great vibes to the party! The dance floor was packed the entire night and everyone keeps complimenting that it was the best wedding/party they've ever been to! James did a great job at not playing a song for too long while we were dancing, and his transitions were on point! He even got my 91 year old grandma (who just had back surgery a few months ago) on the dance floor! He ran the musical chairs scavenger hunt game, and did such an awesome job at making it so fun for the entire crowd! You can tell he's such a well experienced wedding DJ/MC with how smoothly he runs everything! We would highly recommend him to everyone!!
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    Sarah Y. Sent on 02/11/2023
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    So Amazing, Beyond Expectations!

    Honestly, James from All The Above Events was the best vendor we hired for our wedding and all of our vendors were amazing. From our very first touch base with James, it was so comforting to see how professional, organized and thoughtful he could make an often stressful situation. He sent us spreadsheets for the ceremony and reception, we just needed to fill out what type of music or specific song requests. He did all the rest! But, what really impressed us was the fact that James reached out to our venue on his own to coordinate logistics for the wedding day. Once our big day came, James was an excellent MC and DJ for us!! Since he has so much experience, everything from the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception went perfectly. Once the dancing started he was able to keep everyone on the dancefloor having a great time. I truly cannot recommend and thank James enough, he really made if possible for us to enjoy our wedding day!
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    Chloe Sent on 10/15/2022
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    James is the only DJ you'll ever need!!!

    We hired James from AlltheAboveEvents to D.J. and M.C. our October 2022 wedding. From the beginning, James was awesome and open to our ideas and very much a delight to work and communicate with.

    What makes James special is that he didn’t feel like he was trying to rush us. Other DJs we contacted felt pushy, whereas James felt like he wanted us to find the right person and to make sure we could achieve our musical vision. Once we spoke with him, we knew we didn’t want to speak to anyone else. He was our guy.

    We even asked him if he can use specific versions of songs that we wanted. In our interview with him, we felt confident James could get our favorite songs including those from soundtracks, anime, games, and movies that are dear to us.

    And on our big day, we heard all our favorite songs and special requests coming from our guests. The way he hyped up the audience and amped up the wedding party made our Grand Entrance full of celebratory energy, and we felt it continue throughout the rest of the evening. Our guests said they loved our D.J. We were so thankful to have him with us to make our dream wedding come true.
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    Catherine A. Sent on 10/02/2022
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    Incredible DJ & MC!

    My husband and I can honestly say that James was one of the BEST parts of our wedding! Music was a huge deal as we began our search for our wedding DJ. Having come from a DJ background himself, my husband made it a point to find a DJ who could demonstrate smooth transitions and a confident presence on the mic.

    From the beginning, we loved that James provided us with samples of his sets/mixes from previous events. Many other DJs had no demos to provide us upon request and we did not feel comfortable blindly trusting someone with such an important part of our day. Once we heard how well James played and could work a crowd as an MC, we knew we had to go with him.

    One of the best parts about working with James is that he provided a comprehensive Day Of music timeline and allowed us to select a song for all those special moments (i.e. cake cutting song, bouquet toss, bridal party procession, etc.). Not only did this help immensely with our planning, but he played every song that we wanted and more! We told James that while it was important to us to play the songs we wanted, it was equally as important to please the crowd and keep our guests dancing.

    James did an incredible job keeping our guests engaged, playing all of our selected songs, and even more songs that we loved but hadn't requested. Our guests kept raving about how the music choices were perfect and how fun our wedding was. He also honored our guests's song requests without killing the vibe, which is often difficult to do.

    We owe a huge part of our amazing day to James and are so grateful that we found him!

    All The Above Events's reply:

    Hi Catherine, I'm so very grateful for you and Max allowing me to be part of your big day! And thank you for taking the time to write such a thorough review. I really appreciate everything. You guys are awesome and I wish you absolutely the very best. Thanks again!!
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    Ryleigh L. Sent on 10/05/2022
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    Best DJ Ever!!

    We hired James from All The Above Events to DJ and MC at our wedding and we highly recommend him. He made the entire process of selecting music for our day extremely easy and stress free. He was super friendly, fun and professional, we had the perfect music playing the for the entirety of our wedding. Thank you James, you helped make our big day perfect. We would love to work with him again for any future events!
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    Michelle B. Sent on 07/25/2022
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    Amazing DJ!

    While planning our wedding one thing that was important to us was a good DJ that would get people on the dance floor as I love to dance and so do our family and friends.

    From the beginning when we first reached out to James, he has been professional, friendly, and responsive.

    James from All the Above Events did an amazing job as a MC & DJ! He kept everyone on the dance floor all night long. All our guests talk about how amazing and fun our wedding was and a big reason for that was because of James!

    Thank you for making our wedding day memorable!
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    Steve H. Sent on 07/08/2022
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    A+++++++++++++

    James from AllTheAboveEvents.com DJ'd and MC'd at my wedding. Did an awesome job. I would choose him again if done all over again.
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    Katie S. Sent on 05/06/2022
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    Fantastic DJ

    James is everything anyone could ask for as the DJ on the most important day of your life. He is kind, reliable, thoughtful, and has a great eye for the crowd. He was recommended by family friends who said he was their favorite aspect of their reception. I could not agree more. He was by far the easiest vendor to book, to communicate with and on the day of he delivered a fantastic job. Our guests were dancing until the lights came on. I would recommend him 10 times over.
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    Allie A. Sent on 08/29/2023
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    Best Wedding DJ There Is!

    James is the absolute best DJ we could have asked for! He was recommended to us by our venue, and has been one of the most amazing resources we had throughout our wedding planning process. He is extremely organized, having sent us an excel spreadsheet with a timeline for what songs to play and when. He also had plenty of recommendations, and he even created a custom mix of songs for my husband and his mom to dance to during the mother/son dance. We knew the moment we met him over Zoom to "interview" him that he was the DJ for us, and we're so glad we went with our gut instinct.

    By the way, at no point during the night was the dance floor empty. All of the best photography done at our wedding was of our guests on the dance floor screaming lyrics to Cruel Summer by Taylor Swift and Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. If you don't hire James for your wedding, you are truly missing out on the best wedding DJ there is.
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    Aileen Sent on 05/16/2022
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    Wonderful DJ - could not recommend more!

    We are SO grateful we decided to go with DJ James as theDJ and emcee for our wedding. He was friendly, professional, and responsive from the start. DJ James went above and beyond multiple times during the evening including helping our photographer with table photos to make the whole process very efficient. He did a great job of reading the vibe in the room and keeping the energy up throughout the evening. Our dance floor was packed from the moment it opened until the last song. The photobooth services he brought with him were also wonderful and included a scrapbooking set-up that our guests absolutely loved...plus we got a fun album out of it! I could not recommend DJ James more - he will make your wedding night a blast!
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    Kelly P. Sent on 06/24/2022
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    Awesome Wedding DJ/MC

    James was amazing at our wedding as our DJ and MC! My husband and I talked to several DJ's and from our first virtual meeting with James, we knew he would be the perfect guy for our wedding. He is very organized and had a template already made with a tentative timeline and sections to add what songs we wanted at certain times. He also gave us a list of song ideas that was very helpful and ideas for games/fun things to do during the reception.
    On the day of the wedding, he was awesome. He vibed well with our guests and got a lot of people on the dance floor. He was great at announcing the bridal party and what was happening throughout the night. James helped make it a really fun wedding!
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    Daniel Y. Sent on 01/10/2022
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    Excellent DJ/MC services

    We chose to have James from All the Above Events be our DJ/MC for our wedding reception. What a great choice we made! James was very professional and accomodating to our needs and wants. It was very easy planning the event and working with James. On the big day, James exceeded our expectations and everyone had a great time. We would not hesitate to recommend All the Above Events to others. Thank you James.
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    Lauren C. Sent on 05/31/2022
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    Look no further!

    We hired James with All The Above Events as the DJ for our wedding, and it was easily one of the best decisions we made. From our very first interactions about a year before our wedding, he was incredibly responsive, professional, and friendly. We felt at ease with him right away. We had many special requests, lots of details to extra remember, and unexpected changes. He handled it all, effortlessly. He did a great job getting everyone excited and out on the dancefloor. We also loved the uplighting he brought, it really made our venue look even better. Highly, highly recommend James for any event!!!
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    Tuan N. Sent on 03/11/2022
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    Our wedding dance floor was poppin!

    James was great as our wedding DJ & MC. He was super professional and had all of the logistics nailed down such that there weren't any hitches on our big day. He took the time to ask us to confirm the pronunciation of family and friends for the grand entrance, and that attention to detail was consistent throughout the entire day. It was really important to us that the dance floor stayed strong throughout the night; he took the list of songs we gave him and was dropping hits all night long. We got a lot of compliments on how much fun the music and dancing was! In the months leading up to the wedding, James did work with us through a rescheduling due to COVID, and he was very accommodating throughout that time. We would definitely go with James again if we had to do it all over, and we would also recommend him to family and friends. In fact, we already did recommend him for a friend's wedding that we attended, and he was great as DJ & MC for them, too!
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    Hannah C. Sent on 11/23/2022
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    Fantastic DJ/MC

    We highly recommend James! We had him for our wedding and he made everything run so smoothly! Transitions were smooth, he kept the environment lively and fun, and made sure my husband and I were well taken care of. Planning a wedding can be so stressful, but we realized having a good DJ/ MC makes such a big difference. Even before the wedding day, he was very easy to communicate with, answered promptly and was willing to meet with us over zoom to go over questions and the schedule. His documents are well organized and he offers other services too. We also used his photobooth service which was definitely worth it! There was someone else to help run it and it was a hit at the wedding (also so fun to look at the photos after the wedding). James was very professional, kind and organized and we can’t recommend him enough! Thank you James and your team for your hard work and making the wedding day a great day! You went above and beyond and we are so grateful!
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    Jennifer Y. Sent on 09/10/2021
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    Nothing Short of Amazing!

    DJ Jounce was fantastic. It was the right balance of songs we requested. He kept the atmosphere lively. There wasn’t a point that a music change interrupted the flow.

    Truly Appreciate Him for his Service!
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    Paige K. Sent on 09/16/2021
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    Best DJ ever. James was more than I could ask for.

    Awesome DJ. James is the best. He definitely kept the party going. Our wedding was a blast. Would recommend him for any event.
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