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4.9 out of 5 rating
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16 reviews
Recommended by 98% of couples
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Danielle Sent on 11/08/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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The perfect DJ with no stress!
Donnell did such an amazing job DJing our wedding! He brought everything needed and set up quickly. He responds quickly and is very considerate about the music you want played and blends it all really well. He reads the crowed perfectly and adjusts the music accordingly. Hes very laid back and he doesnt add any stress to the bride and groom. He knows exactly what to do with very little needed from you. He was such a pleasure to work with and we will be recommending him to everyone. -
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Tim B. Sent on 11/15/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Creative, Responsive, and Kept Things Going All Night
One of the things I have heard about weddings are that DJs can make or break your wedding. This, in our experience, is very true. We knew our DJ would play a pivotal role in our memories of the day, and Donnell couldn't have been any better to fit that role. Donnell took so much care and gave so much attention to detail leading up to and during our wedding to tailor everything on our day to our tastes and make sure that our day went as smoothly as possible. Nothing ever goes 100% right on your wedding day- it is so important to have people around you that can assess, react, and adapt to challenges on one of the most stressful and emotional days of your life. Donnell faced challenges at our wedding (through absolutely no fault of his own), and he quickly took charge to ensure that everything was fixed without stressing us out. What was important to us was that we had a DJ that could fill in the blanks for us when we had decision fatigue and that we had a DJ that could read the dance floor and keeps things going all night. He made a custom dance mashup for us that was so special and a HUGE hit at our wedding. I'm sure the mashup required a ton of work but Donnell never shied away from the challenge or made us feel like we were asking for too much. When we changed our minds about details, he was flexible and encouraging. He was always quick and detailed with his responses and answered all of our questions. We are so appreciative of him and would definitely recommend!! -
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Barbara Sent on 10/19/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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We had a great wedding with Donnell
We thoroughly enjoyed having Donnell be our wedding DJ. We had an initial phone call where he answered questions we had. He also sent us a spreadsheet with questions about timeline, must play list, do not play, genres perferred etc. We paid $500 for 4 hours of reception DJ music. We were very happy with the results. -
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Jithmi Sent on 09/09/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Great experience!
Donnell was great to work with for our wedding. Great MC services and DJ services. Played everything we requested and kept us on schedule with speeches, first dances, etc... highly recommend! -
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Tess Sent on 05/21/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing! Everyone was dancing all night.
Loved our experience, Donnell was really easy to communicate with, his form made it really easy to get all the song information we wanted to him. The dance floor was full of all ages the whole night, he was really great at transitioning between songs. Would absolutely recommend! -
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Kathleen Sent on 06/17/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Everything we could’ve asked for!
Donnell was absolutely wonderful. He is so personable and flexible which made the day go so easily! I cannot recommend a better DJ ☺️ -
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Nic L. Sent on 06/07/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Professional and Fantastic DJ!
Donnell was a fantastic DJ. Super responsive and was a professional. He did an amazing job using our favorite songs to create a memorable night of dancing. Would recommend to anyone looking to do a wedding in or around Leesburg! -
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Serena Sent on 01/30/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Fantastic DJ!!!
We were so happy to have Donnell DJ our wedding! He was professional, organized, and right on the mark for every song/cue. He had a great excel spreadsheet that let us organize the songs through out the day and he generously accommodated the numerous song requests we had received!! Thanks Donnell for keeping our party going strong all the way to the end! You won't regret having him DJ your wedding/party!!! -
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Keri Sent on 10/28/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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Kept the party going!
We hired Donnell for our wedding, and he lived up to all of our expectations! Completely professional and so helpful in all of our interactions, and made planning a breeze. My fiance and I are not music people, so when we put together our checklist for him, there were lots of blanks. But he was able to take what little direction we gave him, and knocked it out of the park! There was never a dull moment, and we received so many compliments on how fun it was! Highly recommended! -
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Cassie Sent on 09/19/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing DJ
Did an amazing job on both our ceremony and reception. He kept to the schedule and the music flowing and played just what we wanted. Would definitely hire him in a heart beat. -
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Megan Sent on 03/02/20205 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Quick & Easy
Having never hired a DJ before, we were pretty stinking unsure how to go about hiring *the* DJ for our wedding. We both love to sing and dance so having good music was essential to our dream wedding.
From the very first meeting we had w/ Donnell he was calm, put together, and full of answers. As we started to learn more about what we needed through the venue, he was quick to act and keep us in the loop.
He set us up with examples of timelines to make sure he was set up for success, and our guests danced ALL NIGHT - check out the pics attached.-
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Calie Sent on 02/24/20205 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Awesome DJ!!
If you're looking for a DJ in the Northern Virginia area, go with Donnell!! He was the DJ for our wedding last September and I've been to three other weddings he has done and I couldn't recommend him enough! He was super communicative and provided a lot of guidance leading up to the wedding which helped us establish a timeline the wedding weekend as a whole, not just the ceremony and reception. All of our guests had such a blast during the entire reception - it was perfect! Donnell played all the songs we requested and knew how to keep the dance floor packed, and so much of the credit for the success of our wedding goes to him! -
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Tim H. Sent on 11/20/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Memorable and enjoyable
Our DJ was the best. He performed everything we had asked for, and then some. We could not have asked for him to do much more or be any better. And he did it all on his own, we never had to worry about him, or how our night was going! -
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Sarah Sent on 04/08/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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We and our guests had a great time dancing the night away at our wedding thanks to Donnell!! He did a fantastic job playing what we said we wanted, which kept everyone on the dance floor all night!
Donnell was great to work with - quick with email responses and super professional. I've been to many weddings with obnoxious, overly in love with the microphone DJs, and I was so pleased that Donnell has a much more relaxed nature, but was still able to help us have a successful and super fun party.
He met with us in person to go over the plan for the day and helped us work through some of those options. When the big day came, he did not disappoint! Everything ran smoothly all day, and when it came time for the last song of the night, I was sad we couldn't keep it going longer. Donnell was the DJ we needed to make our party awesome, and I'm sure he could do the same for you! -
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User2429305 Sent on 11/16/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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Donnell was absolutely amazing from start to finish. I would recommend him to anyone for their wedding! -
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Becca Sent on 10/12/20253.6 out of 5 rating3.6
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You get what you pay for
Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the DJ services for my wedding.
Pre-wedding:
Leading up to the event, Donnell was extremely responsive, professional, and kind over the phone and email. However, as the wedding got closer, I was surprised to learn that he didn’t have any standard touchpoints or phone calls built into his process. For such an important vendor who needs to handle specific announcements, cues, and emceeing throughout the night, I found that unusual. I ended up creating a very detailed document outlining every cue and announcement and specifically requested a phone call to review it. I can’t imagine how the day would’ve gone without that call—because even with it, several cues were still missed.
Ceremony:
The microphone cut in and out throughout my vows, even though I had asked for a sound check beforehand. I also asked for him to start music at a specific cue (the officiant would say a particular sentence and exit the platform we were standing on). He missed that cue and we stood there in several long moments of silence. Luckily the officiant was my best friend and was still able to maneuver the proper timing for us so that we kissed at the right moment in the song.
Reception:
During the reception, I asked for a surprise dance floor opening after taking a large group photo with all the guests. We went over my vision several times, but he completely botched it. Then, the microphones weren't working well for the speeches. Throughout the rest of the night, his energy was completely flat. To give him the benefit of the doubt, I did have a smaller crowd, and people weren’t as eager to dance as I expected. But I felt he didn’t read the room well or adjust accordingly. He played several songs that weren’t even on my “play” list, rarely spoke on the microphone, and didn’t make any effort to encourage guests to dance or stay engaged.
End of the night:
I had planned a “last dance of the night” for all our guests, but about fifteen minutes before 10PM, people were already gathering their coats and leaving. Instead of jumping to the final song or encouraging guests to stay, he said nothing. I ended up having to personally ask people to stay and send my maid of honor to tell him to play the last song so we could have that final dance. Again, just didn't read the room.
Communication and attitude:
Whenever I tried to give feedback during the night about music choices, he came across as rude and dismissive. While I understand that it was a challenging crowd, as the bride who knows the guests best, I wish he had been more receptive, friendly, and enthusiastic.
Overall, if you're more of a type B bride who doesn't have any specific cues or requests for him, and you have an easy crowd who you know will dance (I thought my guests would - I was surprised - makes me wonder if it was them or him) then you might be fine. But overall I would say I got what I paid for as he was the cheapest DJ option we found; I regret not splurging on a DJ. Luckily our wedding day was still beautiful, but it was definitely in spite of the DJ services. -
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