Darby Events | DJ+Piano Combo Reviews
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Mary Sent on 07/02/20255 out of 5 rating5.0
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Darby Events Made Our Wedding Unforgettable
Darby Events is hands down the best DJ service you could ask for—we would recommend him to absolutely anyone! I truly believe that music is one of the most important parts of what makes a wedding fun and memorable, and Darby executed it perfectly. He kept the energy up and our guests on the dance floor the entire night. Since the wedding, we’ve had countless guests rave about how amazing the music was—he’s easily one of the most complimented parts of our entire day. Thank you for helping make our wedding unforgettable! -
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Andrew Sent on 06/26/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
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A perfect wedding DJ
We loved working with Stephen from Darby Events for our wedding at the Legare Waring House in Charleston! From start to finish, he was incredibly easy to communicate with; super responsive, open to our input, and just a breeze to work with. We gave him a playlist of songs we loved, and he absolutely nailed the vibe, using it as inspiration while reading the room perfectly all night.
The dance floor was packed from start to finish, and we had so many guests tell us he was the best wedding DJ they’ve ever experienced. The energy was high all night, transitions were seamless, and the evening just flowed so naturally.
One of the most unique and unforgettable touches was how he incorporated piano into the night... it was subtle, elegant, and gave everything a really personal, elevated feel. We truly couldn’t have asked for more. If you're looking for a DJ who’s professional, intuitive, talented, and just gets it, Stephen is your guy. -
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Zack Sent on 06/09/20255 out of 5 rating5.0
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Greatest night ever
We had the best time, Darby really knows how to get the party started, no exaggeration.
Everybody keeps talking about how great the night was and that was definitely because the party never stoped.
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Amanda Sent on 06/09/20255 out of 5 rating5.0
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Best DJ Ever!!!
Darby was seriously the best DJ! From the ceremony to the reception, my husband, our guests, and I had the absolute best time. He really knew how to get the party started and always played the perfect songs at the right moments. We also loved the Photo Booth — it was a huge hit of the night! Plus, getting the digital files afterward was such a bonus. We’ll cherish those memories and laughs forever. Highly recommend! -
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Mollie Sent on 04/07/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
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amazing DJ!
Everyone should hire Darby Events! We had so many guests come up to us to let us know how amazing he was. He read them room so well and made sure we never left the dance floor! Also, my father and I did a choreographed fast routine that required the mash up of a couple songs and certain parts removed and he did AMAZING! I highly recommend Darby Events for your next event! He won't disappoint. -
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Meghan Sent on 03/26/20255 out of 5 rating5.0
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The Best DJ!!!
Best DJ ever. Hands down the best I’ve ever heard. He’s just a wonderful talent. Everyone raved about him within the first 5 minutes of him playing the piano and DJing. People couldn’t resist the dance floor and were on it allllll night. For 3 hours the dance floor was packed. Best party ever and all thanks to Stephen. Plus he’s such a nice guy and pleasure to work with. He will make your wedding one to remember!! -
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Cassidy Sent on 11/21/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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Dream DJ!!!
We recently had the pleasure of having Stephen as our wedding DJ, and we cannot recommend him enough! From our first conversation, his professionalism and passion for music were evident. Stephen took the time to get to know our music preferences and crafted the perfect playlist that kept our guests dancing all night long. He seamlessly blended cross-generational genres and was able to read the crowd, creating an incredible atmosphere that truly elevated our special day.
Not only did Stephen handle the music with expert precision, but his attention to detail with sound quality and timing was flawless. He also kept everything running smoothly with his excellent emcee skills, guiding us through all the important moments without ever overshadowing the event.
Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had, and that’s all thanks to Stephen’s talent and energy. If you're looking for a DJ who is reliable, skilled, and knows how to get the party going, Stephen is the one! He made our wedding day unforgettable, and we are so grateful for his contribution to such a memorable celebration. -
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Alex Sent on 11/21/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Would be 10 stars if the rating scale went up that high
Unbelievable experience working Stephen. We were lucky enough to work with Stephen for our wedding at the Creek Club. Everyone is still talking about how great he was keeping everyone on the floor and dancing the day of! Just as importantly, his input leading up to the wedding on songs, timeline, and planning took a ton of the stress away and made the day of absolutely perfect.
Like the title says a 10/10 experience and was a pleasure working with such a great person. -
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Michaela Sent on 11/19/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Best Night of Our Lives
Stephen was an absolutely incredible DJ! From start to finish, the energy on the dance floor was next level. He was able to read our crowd perfectly at our wedding and kept the dance floor packed all night long. The transitions were flawless, and the music was a perfect mix of crowd-pleasers and fresh hits. With the mix in of the piano it was more than just a DJ playing a setlist, it was an experience! Also communication with Stephen leading up to the day was always easy and enjoyable. 10/10 recommend Darby Events! -
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April Sent on 11/01/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing!
We hired Stephen to dj our wedding. Our goal was to have our wedding be a giant party. He 100000% delivered. Our guests did not get off the dance floor and are still raving about how awesome of a DJ he is. We are so happy we used him and wish we could do it all over again just to relive the night and how amazing it was. Thank you so much again!!! -
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Margaret Sent on 06/19/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Non-stop Dancing!!
Steve was so fun and professional! Quick to respond to emails & attentive to what we wanted and didn't want played. I don't think any of our wedding guests sat down all night. In the words of one guest if you didn't have a good time and dance at that wedding there'as something wrong with you! -
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Lauren Sent on 04/03/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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Phenomenal
I can't rave about Stephen enough!! We came to Stephen with specific requests to figure out how to manage our very specific music taste while being able to incorporate every generation of guests. He also knew how to manage our ceremony music, according to our order of events and adjusted on the fly. Not only did he deliver, he EXCELLED. Every age was out on the dance floor from the beginning to the very end. We were constantly having "NO WAY"/mind-blowing responses when he played a new song. You know the music is good when three guests are asking for business cards at the end of the night, and two aren't even getting married anytime soon, but wanted for when the time comes. I have been trying to figure out ways to get Stephen back into our lives post-wedding. He was the most worth-it vendor and one of my absolute highlights. Please see pictures below to see the music energy stephen brought! -
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Kiera Sent on 02/27/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Best Party Atmosphere!
We hired Darby to DJ for our wedding and the main thing we wanted was to have a huge party with all our guest dancing on the dance floor! Darby didn't disappoint and maintained an energetic feeling through out the entire night. Our guest continue to rave about that night and the music is always one of the main highlights. We truly appreciate having Darby a part of our special day and the process of working with him is so simple and easy. High recommend him for your event! -
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Matt Sent on 11/18/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Matt and Julia Essman
I cannot say enough about how great our experience with Darby was. Given the local and national name recognition, we knew that the music was going to be awesome but what really stood out was how professional he was. He knew exactly what needed to be planned and was very transparent (in a fun, honest way) about what he’s seen work well and what hasn’t. It was such a relief not having to worry about this portion of our wedding knowing he’d do a great job not just keeping people out on the dance floor but helping transition through the event smoothly. Oh and people couldn’t stop talking about those piano and DJ Mixes, highly recommend to anyone! -
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Emily Sent on 08/15/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Outstanding
The dance floor was never empty with Stephen. He was extremely helpful when picking out songs. -
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George Sent on 05/24/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Best vibes
The vibes at our wedding were perfect thanks to Darby events! The oldest people in the room were dancing up a storm and absolutely thrilled, alongside everyone in their 20s. There was a perfect mix of old and new and there wasn’t a moment of the night where the dance floor was empty. Best dj ever -
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Scott Sent on 03/28/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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The Absolute Best
I was fortunate enough to have Stephen working as the DJ for my wedding in March 2023. Our guests keep telling us that we threw the party of the year because of Stephen's flexibility, professionalism, and unmatched taste for music
I cannot recommend Stephen enough to anyone looking to have the best party of their lives.
Stephen is the definition of professional and an amazing listener. He made sure that the party reflected everything about my bride and I. He answered all of our (sometimes dumb) questions and made sure that the dance floor was packed all night long.
I spent almost my entire wedding night on the dance floor because Stephen's amazing music made that the place to be!
Stephen's organization is also unmatched - all of the speeches, first dance's, and introductions at the wedding were done seamlessly and the party kept going.
Stephen is the best DJ in the business and will make your dream weekend the best party ever just like he did for my bride and I. -
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Danielle Sent on 01/30/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Best decision!
Darby made our wedding one to remember! We're still getting compliments about how incredible our wedding DJ was months later. Darby was amazing, both in the lead up to our big day and throughout the wedding. He kept the energy up and played all of our favorite tunes at exactly the right moments. His experience, professionalism and calming presence kept things moving along and allowed us to be present during our special day. The dance floor was always full. I would highly recommend! -
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Lea A. Sent on 11/03/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Wedding & After Party
We hired Stephen (Darby) for our wedding & after party and he blew us out of the water! His talent is truly unmatched. Our guests are still raving weeks later about his unexpected mixes and his ability to keep the dance floor packed all night. Highly recommend if you are looking for a DJ in the Charleston area! -
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Matthew Sent on 07/05/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Wedding DJ
It has been 3 weeks since my wedding passed and now that the smoke has settled one thing that does not slip my mind was the atmosphere provided by my DJ. DJ darby brought the noise and was absolutely key in reading the crowd and constantly reacting to adjust the vibe they demanded on the dance floor. If you want great service and music at your wedding that is tailored to your interests, I recommend DJ Darby. -
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Angela Sent on 03/14/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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The most amazing dj ever
Wow! NO Joke... THE most amazing DJ.
We Loved every second of our reception and it would not have been so friggen awesome without Darby. He is INCREDIBLE and honestly you wont be able to find a DJ like him. ALL of our guests RAVED about how awesome he was.
We don't know what we would have done without him there. HIGHLY Recommend. And you WILL NOT regret having him be apart of your day.
BOOK HIM FOR YOUR WEDDING! -
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Sarah Sent on 03/09/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Book darby events!
WOW is all I can say! Stephen knows how to start a party and keep it going. He knew exactly what songs to play and keep my guests entertained. And his piano incorporation? Nothing like I've ever seen before. He is truly gifted and you won't be disappointed! -
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Cayleigh Sent on 01/21/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Best dj on planet earth!
I am a local wedding planner in the Charleston area and have been working with Stephen of Darby Events for years. When I officially got engaged and it was time for me to book a wedding DJ, there was no doubt in my mind of who I would hire...the best DJ on planet Earth, of course! Darby was so easy to work with leading up to the wedding day with quick response times and making sure he knew our overall vision for the big day (which was essentially just a killer party). No surprise here, the day of, he was an absolute dream! Every one of our guests had something to say about our wedding DJ and how incredible he was. We literally had to kick our guests out at the end of the night as they didn't want the party to end (although, neither did we). He is always so fun and easy going onsite and he truly brought the heat to our wedding dance floor. Both my husband and I consider him to be a good friend and part of our family. He is just the best! Look no further....Stephen with Darby Events is the DJ you need on your team for the big day. We love you, Darby!!! XO-
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Megan Sent on 12/14/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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More than a DJ
Darby is not just a DJ, he is truly an entertainer. He made our reception a blast!! He read the room so well and knew exactly when to play what music we previously requested. Not to mention his amazing piano skills, which are second to none. Our guests were going on and on about how great of a DJ he was and how into the party he got. He also brought a fun photo booth that was a hit with the guests. We can’t thank him enough!!! -
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Sadie Sent on 10/22/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Absolutely incredible!!
Stephen of Darby Events is in a class of his own! From his quick communication and amazing flowsheets that help guide you through every song selection, he made the entertainment planning for our wedding a breeze! I found his youtube page and after listening to his mash-up videos about 400 times, I knew we had to have him at our wedding! From our prelude music, Jimmy Buffett father daughter dance, and the party music that kept the dance floor packed, Darby made the night a party to remember! By the end of the night when it was time for our private last dance, we were truly sad that the night was already over! The guests were amazed at his live piano and his incredible mash-ups: who else could flawlessly combine Rhianna and Whitney Houston? A huge thank you to Stephen for making our night incredible! -
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Melissa Sent on 09/08/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Darby is the best!
Planning a destination wedding in South Carolina was tough not being able to see most vendors in person - one decision we made that we were 10000% sure on was booking Darby Events! Stephen was so helpful when first starting out, and has such an infectious energy! We loved how he could mix in songs with playing the piano, added such a cool vibe to our wedding. No one wanted to leave the dance floor at the wedding! He took our must play songs and created such a great mix - could not recommend him enough! We wish we could fly him out to Chicago every weekend for all our parties! :) -
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Gabrielle Sent on 08/13/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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8.8.2021 The Island House wedding
Darby is an amazing DJ and he was great to work with. We spoke a few times leading up to the wedding and he easily found time to get on zooms with us and answer all of our questions. He had everyone dancing all night and our guests kept telling us how much they loved his music. We would highly recommend him!!
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Best wedding dj in the world!
Wow - Stephen Darby was the MVP of our wedding day! People have messaged us asking for his name and playlist after the wedding so they could listen to more of his music and mixes! Not only did he play and mix our favorite music so well - he added amazing piano elements and remixes in that kept everyone on their feet wondering what amazing song would be next! Our goal was to have everyone on the dance floor from start to finish and he delivered! Also, he's got the reputation to match it. Every vendor we worked with said how excited they were to work with Stephen which says a lot about his quality of service in the wedding world!! We also used his awesome mirror photo booth and it was a fan favorite the whole night! What a memorable and fun evening!! We will forever be his #1 fans!!!!-
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Tyler Sent on 06/28/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Best Wedding DJ of All-Time
Stephen is, hands-down, the best wedding DJ I have ever heard. Just incredible. I had guests tell me they wanted to re-do their wedding just so they could hire Stephen to do their wedding. Others told me they wanted to see him come to our city on a tour. Just incredible. His own mixes with the piano were sublime and his ability to flow from song to song was perfect. I want recordings of his piano mixes for a ton of songs. He also did the lightning (he transformed the space entirely), the photo booth and the ceremony audio. All perfect, no hassle, and the photo booth in particular was a huge hit. I can't recommend Stephen enough. I want to hire him for every event I have. -
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Danielle Sent on 05/26/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Look no further - hire Darby for an epic party!
If you are looking for a party - look no further. Darby events absolutely KILLED it at our wedding. We wanted empty seats the whole time and that's the exact outcome we had. Stephen is one of the most talented DJ's I've heard and has this amazing ability to combine a live keyboard/piano feel with some of the best mashups and remixes. Our entire wedding continues to rave about the music selection. We knew after the first phone call that he was the one we wanted to lead the party on our big day. Extremely responsive, affordable and so fun to work with. Would 10/10 recommend for any brides! -
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Patricia Sent on 03/30/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Best Wedding DJ
Stephen is incredible. He first played at my brother's wedding and after having a little too good of a time there I knew we needed him at our wedding. He knows exactly how to get a crowd up and dancing. And not just my young friends! My parents, who I have never seen on the dance floor for longer than 10 minutes, were there for over an hour. The mixes he creates with his keyboard makes everyone want to dance! We also hired him to do our up lighting which he did a fantastic job on. Outside of the day of, Stephen is extremely professional and easy to work with. I had to move my wedding from 2020 to 2021 and he was able to do so seamlessly while keeping all of our information and payment applicable to the new date. If you are wanting you wedding to not only be beautiful but also FUN, you have to hire Darby events. -
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Weston Sent on 03/23/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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The best!
Some people are good at what they do, some people are great. Stephen, however, has absolutely mastered the art of being a wedding DJ and an MC. Everything about him and his entire setup is elite.
The ceremony went flawlessly without a single hold up or issue with the speakers, microphones, etc. In terms of the reception, Stephen's ability to take your interests/musical tastes and transform them into something amazing is truly unique. He was so in touch with the crowd the entire night and we cannot thank him enough for that!
The live piano that he incorporates into his work is what really takes him to the next level and sets him apart from others in the industry. With Stephen, you are getting an incredibly talented and experienced artist, not just a DJ.
We also booked his Photo booth services, which were of course top notch as well. The photo booth he uses is super high tech and he brought along an assistant to help operate it, who was also very fun to be around and interacted great with the guests.
On top of it all, he was also just a super cool dude to talk to before and after the wedding. We even had some changes just minutes/seconds before some things would happen and he adjusted and reacted flawlessly to everything. We could not have asked anything more from him. I cant even begin to tell you how many of the compliments we received the day after the wedding were about how great he was the entire night.
Planning a wedding is stressful. Do yourself a favor, book Darby events, leave the rest up to Stephen and have one less thing to worry about come your wedding day! -
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Emily Sent on 02/15/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Best dj ever.
Stephen Darby is easily the best DJ out there. We did not even have to give him songs we wanted he was able to read the room and play all the songs we loved. I do not think for one second I or any of our guests left the dance floor. The combo he has with the keyboard is like no other DJ I have seen. Overall it was one of the best nights of our lives and Stephen contributed to that immensely. -
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Emily Sent on 02/08/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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5 Stars for Stephen!
10/10 would recommend Stephen! Being a wedding coordinator, I can always count on Stephen to make wedding days so much easier and stress free! In addition to being incredibly talented, he is so kind, creative, and hilarious. He's an amazing DJ and offers such a fun and different element by playing the piano while he's DJing. Book him for your next event - you won't regret it! -
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You will not find any better.
We were so fortunate to have Stephen from Darby Events at our wedding and there is simply not a better option for entertainment in Charleston. My brother owns talent agency in Texas and was probably the most impressed of anyone.
Stephen is an amazing guy and was so great to work with leading up to the wedding. Once he gets going, its truly mind-blowing to watch. My guests have not stopped talking about "the best DJ ever" and he was the very best decision we made for our wedding. His music absolutely made our entire evening.
If you have a chance to book him, you will have a wedding that your friends and family will remember. Your guests will talk about it for months and you too will be writing a review like this.
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Made even a small wedding a dance party
We had a small (37 person) Wedding and I was worried people wouldn't dance. I was so WRONG!! Darby had people dancing on the dance floor all night! So wonderful. We've had so many guests tell us how amazing our DJ was!! -
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Andrea Sent on 11/21/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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Incredible!
Stephen was so amazing!!! From the very first time we spoke to him on the phone, we were so excited to have found him! He was very easy to communicate with, he always got back very quickly with any questions we had, and was SO GOOD on our wedding day!! My husband and I, and all of our friends and families keep talking about how amazing he was! He kept us all on the dance floor THE ENTIRE NIGHT! He kept the good tunes going all night long and was a huge reason why we all had so much fun! We did a Venezuelan tradition called "La Hora Loca" and he absolutely crushed it-you would have thought he was venezuelan or hispanic himself! All of the songs were ON POINT! I wish I could have another party so that he could DJ for us again! He also is so good on his piano-the music during dinner sounded so beautiful. I could not recommend Stephen enough! -
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Madeline Sent on 09/28/20205 out of 5 rating5.0-
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10/10 would recommend!
Working with Stephen was an absolute dream! There were two things I planned my wedding around, my venues availability and Stephen Darby's availability. He literally made the night! All of our guests raved about him and his talents. Not only did he make our wedding amazing, he was great to work with! We sang and danced all night! -
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Stephen Is A True Artist
Not a DJ - Stephen Darby is an artist
Like I’m sure you did, I had to start googling DJs for my wedding and I will say started out a little a scary with some of the stuff I first saw. I stumbled on a video of Darby (Stephen) on Instagram and was intrigued. I found his website, scheduled a call with him and that was the single best decision we made for our wedding. There has not been one person in attendance that when thanking us afterward, did not mention how good the music was. It was the #1 thing guests took away from our night. The music was just so exceptional. People were getting up during dinner and dancing because they couldn’t stay sat. The dance floor was packed the entire night and watching Stephen perform is just an art. He is so incredible at what he does and the way he puts music together is just not like anything you have ever heard. Older, younger and in between, everyone loved it no matter what age they were. We cant thank him enough for giving us more than we could ever expect. -
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Ryleigh Sent on 08/02/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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Beyond Amazing
I cannot say enough good thing about Darby Events, and Stephen! From the ceremony into the reception I would not change a thing, the music was always crowd pleasing and perfect for the moment and he really goes well above and beyond your average DJ experience. His talent is undeniable and I can't recommend him enough. If you are looking for a professional, fun, unique and absolutely amazing DJ look no further. -
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Amazing dj!
Stephen Darby is a one-of-a-kind entertainer, providing DJ services while simultaneously playing the piano! Talk about uber talented!
In addition to being an incredible musician, Stephen is familiar with our venues’ team + sound policies which ensure seamless planning + execution.
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Best wedding DJ
We are so happy we chose Stephen as the DJ for our wedding! After checking out his website and videos we knew we trusted him to do an amazing job. We gave him very little guidance other than a few "do not play" and "must play" songs and he knocked it out of the park! Our guests told us all night long and after the wedding that he was the best wedding DJ they have ever seen. Not only does he play great music and read the crowd well, but he is also fun to watch! Highly recommend Stephen!! -
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Danny Sent on 02/27/20205 out of 5 rating5.0-
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One-of-a-kind music experience
Having Stephen DJ AND play at our wedding was truly an experience we'll remember forever. He threw the kind of party we never imagined we could have at our wedding and helped fill the night with some of the coolest memories we'll ever have. The subtle piano over the music is incredibly unique and adds just enough to get you even more excited to hear your favorite songs.
Right off the bat, it seemed Stephen was on the same page as my wife and I. We talked about what type of music he usually plays and the stuff we're into hearing at our wedding... and mutually agreed that mashups aren't the way to go. He assured us that wasn't his style and we were excited to hear that. He provided great insight on what songs go well and not so well with piano and let us know we could have as much or as little piano as we wanted. He also provided some demos of how he'd play the piano over our first dance song, so we could hear it ahead of time and practice.
About a month prior, we sent him a playlist of songs we were interested in hearing, so he could work on a playlist based off of our tastes, with about 20-30 must-plays. He was totally flexible, awesome at reading the crowd, absolutely killed the playlist all night... and was great at keeping people on the dance flloor. And when he broke out the piano during the reception, of course everyone went nuts.
Just as much as the guests told us how much they loved the venue and scenery (Boone Hall), SO many people made a point to tell us how amazing the music was and how much fun the DJ made the night for everyone. We'll have permanent memories and smiles from that night forever , and that's totally a testament to the hard work of Stephen. Thanks again for all your work! -
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Joan Sent on 11/27/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Killed it. Killed it. Killed it.
KILLED IT. KILLED IT. KILLED IT.
CANT RECOMMEND ENOUGH
My hubby and I got married out West and struggled between Band vs DJ and were having a very large wedding, so it needed to work for the size. We had 400 guests and needed wow factor.
I found Darby Events (Stephen) on Instagram looking at stuff for my wedding. I watched maybe 2 of his videos and loved it all.
Our planning team and design team gave us referrals to different bands (they only use bands - and all from LA / Vegas) and I just didn't love it and after I found Stephen I just wanted him, even if he was in Charleston, South Carolina.
One of the music agents we spoke with ironically was at a wedding Stephen was apart of and said - yeah...hes good :) And that meant alot and sealed the deal. Stephen has played for a lot of "higher profile" weddings and we learned a lot about that from a colleague of his. He's so modest but such a joy to talk to.
Trying not to ramble! buuuut....
Our wedding was a massive party and the dance floor was packed. The way he plays music works for all ages and is def so special. When you see the way the piano works with it you will be amazed.
We had and incredible time, it was worth every penny and I can't recommend Stephen enough. Our guests expected a band - we had the #1 DJ and it was the best decision we made. -
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Lola Sent on 11/17/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Un. REAL Experience.
Book. Stephen. It will make your wedding and blow away you guests. I made a Gmail account just to write this review, from my honeymoon cabana I might add. Woohoo!
First off, we did MAJOR research for music at our wedding. We read a ton of reviews - and reviews are so tough because you know most are fake. How can all of these companies have ALL 5 star reviews?! Its just impossible and tough to sort through but my feeling toward the review system is the reason I wanted to make sure I wrote a review for Stephen.
Music was something that was so important to us. Getting married in Atlanta, GA gave us a ton of options. But nothing clicked. My friends are all getting married and we have seen so many bands and DJs as guests, most of which are Atlanta based. But we just couldn’t find something we were ready to book.
4 weeks into talking with numerous companies and music options and watching promo videos, my maid of honor sent me a video she found on Instagram. It was Darby playing a song we LOVE. We then started digging into his website and were hooked.
My dad is a musician as well as the guy paying the bills. We sent him a link and in 5 minutes, Dad said “Book him. Now. That’s our guy.” Needless to say we booked Darby.
From the first phone call to the last hug after our Reception, Stephen was just an amazing person to work with and an all around incredibly special guys. My husband and I (that’s fun to say) had the wedding of our dreams and it really was because of the music.
When you see all of the reviews he has saying that the guests are still talking about the music, after the wedding….its 100% true. All of my guests old and young made some type of comment about how awesome and unique the music was and the best they had ever heard.
Stephen is a true musician and master of his craft. You will be blown away just watching him DJ and he also brings an element of high quality that make people say “Where did you get this guy?” It was just so nice to have so many people loving the vibe but also complimenting us.
This was the VERY best decision we made for our wedding. Music was the most important thing to us and we hit a grand slam. We love you Stephen!
If you are a bride or groom to be, or a mom or dad doing some research, book Darby Events. Stephen is the best of the best and will change the entire dynamic of your wedding.
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Erica Sent on 10/17/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Absolute class act
When we started out searching for a band or DJ one of the criteria I had was NOTHING CHEESY. We have all been to those weddings with the band or DJ that is on a microphone all night yelling at the crowd like it’s a club at 1:30 AM and we just didn’t want that. We also didn’t want the same wedding music you hear over and over.
We searched and searched and my husband, now my husband, :) found Darby Events. After setting up a call we knew he was our guy.
Fast forward to our wedding and he was absolutely amazing. So classy and professional as an MC and his music is unlike anything we or our guests had experienced. We were just so blown away. Everyone is still talking about the DJ that played the piano and the music overall could not have been more perfect.
When your guests see how he DJs and then plays the piano live, the jaws just hit the floor. He’s like a band and a DJ in one without the breaks and extra crap that comes with a band.
Stephen you made our wedding the greatest night of our lives and we will be forever grateful. You truly are a class - act and one of a kind. Word of advice - book him early!! We inquired almost a year and a half away and he had ours and maybe a couple dates left. You will see why when you hire him :) -
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Pam D. Sent on 10/16/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
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In A Class Of His Own!!!
Truly unforgettable and Stephen made it happen. The gist of this review: If you are looking for a classy, high-end, insanely talented and memorable entertainer for your wedding - you WILL NOT find anything better than Stephen from Darby Events.
We stumbled upon a video of Stephen on Instagram and were instantly hooked to his style. I knew what he did was special so my bride brain instantly emailed, messaged and called him :) In a matter of hours we got a message back and set up a call. After one conversation we both knew he had to be our guy - even if he was located half away across the country. So that is what we did. And it was the best decision we made for our wedding. After hours of watching videos and sound clips, searching for bands, finding his Instagram post made us realize how this would be perfect for our guests.
The #1 thing that my husband did not want was "cheesy." As he describes it - the guy on the mic all night acting like a hype man, overdoing it, screaming LETS GO forty times :) Stephen was the absolute 180 of that. He MC'd the entire evening, but in a way that was classy and far from the cringeworthy DJ you have all seen at a wedding. The way he plays music is so appealing to all ages and it made our group really come together. Watching my 60 year old uncle rocking out to an "Outkast" cover by Stephen playing live on the piano....... was priceless.
We visited each table during dinner to thank our guests and had over 10 people say, "where did you find this guy?" We still have people talking about the music at our wedding!
I can't thank Stephen enough for making our wedding something we will never forget. He offers something you just won't see and it’s something that makes a HUGE difference on the overall outcome. You don’t realize how important music is until you understand it happens at your wedding for 5 hours :) Stephen will blow your mind!
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Bri Sent on 09/22/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Partied all night!
Stephen Darby hands down was the life of the party during our reception. We hired him to play at our wedding at Dunes West on 31 Aug and enjoyed working with him so much! We were planning the wedding from out of town but he made it so easy to communicate and provide advice. He was already set up and ready to go by the time, letting us not worry about a thing. His combination of DJ and piano was so unique and had everyone on their feet. We are so thankful he was at our wedding and will enjoy the memories he helped up create forever! -
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On another level!
You will not find a more talented DJ in the Southeast. Stephen from Darby Events created a party atmosphere unlike anything we have ever seen. Our guests talk about the DJ more than ANYTHING else from our wedding. The way he plays and mixes music is on another level. We did a lot of research and are so happy we did. Stephen will absolutely smoke a band when it comes to energy and dancing at your wedding. We absolutely love this guy and can't thank him enough for giving us the wedding of our dreams!!! -
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Amy K. Sent on 08/14/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
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The best dj ever! Made our wedding party dreams come true!
Stephen with Darby events MADE our wedding!!! We wanted a party, everyone on the dance floor, awesome music and we got that plus more! We were recommended Stephen by our wedding planner as the "TOP party" DJ for weddings in CHS, and that feedback was spot on. We can't tell you how many people came up to us after the wedding, complimenting the DJ and raving about how they had never danced that much at a wedding before. We hired Stephen for the reception with an add on violinist for the last 1.5 hours and that was the icing on the cake! We highly recommend Darby Events for any wedding or party searching for a good time. -
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Charles Sent on 08/08/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Wow just wow
WOW. Booking Stephen and Darby Events was THE best decision we made for our wedding. What he does is absolutely on another level. I've been to so many weddings with bands and DJs and I can unbiasedly say that he was the best entertainer we have ever seen. Our guests have been saying the same thing for weeks and I know they really mean it. Watching him in action and the way he puts together music is really something to watch. Even our older guests we so blown away by it and they really appreciate how he Brough all ages together to party. We just couldn't be happier and cant thank him enough. If you are looking for an entertainer for your wedding or event. This is THE GUY. These reviews you are reading are all spot on because he is just that good. Thank you so much Stephen!!! -
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Morgan Sent on 06/25/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Simply the Best!
If you want everyone on the dance floor and to STILL be talking about your wedding DJ months after your wedding- hire Darby! We wanted a party and he delivered! Everyone was in awe watching him play the piano and kept coming up to me throughout the night to tell me how awesome the DJ was. He is IMO the best of the best! When our wedding planner told us he was available, we hired him very early on in our wedding planning because we wanted to make sure we had him for our big day and our planner recommended we hire him ASAP. Thank you Stephen! I hope our paths cross again in the future! -
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He made the party!
Stephen is an incredible DJ and very kind!! He definitely made the party and our guests were very impressed with him and loved the DJ / piano combination. The music selections and mixes were ON FIRE and he was able to play most of the songs on our extensive 'must-play' list. We definitely made the best selection when we chose Stephen. -
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The best!!!
Stephen is an incredible DJ!! He played a fantastic mash up of exactly what we wanted with his own touch of keyboard and was a huge hit with our guests. He made our party so much fun and was very patient and professional considering I sent him our song selections the morning/afternoon of the wedding. He is the best!!!! -
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Best DJ/Musician in Charleston with Awesome Entertainment Package!
Stephen Darby was the first vendor I booked for our wedding! Our wedding planner recommended him because she said he's one of a kind and no one else sounds like him. Once my groom and I watched some of his videos and saw/listened to how he plays live piano over songs and creates awesome mashups with songs of all genres for all ages, we knew we had to have him be our DJ! We were so excited when he was available! We also got his photo booth and up-lighting package, and I can tell you that it's SO worth it! The photo booth was packed all night and the up-lighting transformed the tent at night to make it more of a party atmosphere. Stephen did awesome on his music selection, he played all of our favorites and his live piano skills wow-ed everyone! I was especially blown away during dinner at his down-tempo mixes with lots of live piano- I saw several guests bobbing their heads and mouthing the words while eating their meals and enjoying themselves! I had family come up and thank me for having such a great time and dancing for hours because his music was so great! Stephen's flowsheets made sure everything went smoothly all day- he made sure to know the timeline and what to expect, what our designated songs were for introduction, first dances, bouquet toss, etc., and what types of music we liked the best. He is a talented piano player and DJ, and I would strongly recommend him to everyone!! -
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Best Wedding DJ Ever!
Darby Events was the very first thing my daughter booked after her venue for her Charleston destination wedding. After finding Darby Events on-line and seeing some of his videos, she was SO excited. He far exceeded our expectations! Stephen is so talented and adds so much to the music with his live piano playing and mash-ups of songs. Our guests were definitely “wowed” and the dance floor was packed all night with guests from all different ages. We also used Darby Events to rent a photo booth. It was a beautiful mirror that was also very high-tech and was so much fun. Our guests loved everything and many told us it was the best wedding they had ever been to. I highly recommend Darby Events! -
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Dan D. Sent on 04/08/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Absolutely incredible experience with Darby. 5 stars all around. He kept the crowd rocking the entire time, mixed like a maniac, blended in requests and most importantly, provided a wedding atmosphere beyond anything we could have imagined. There wasn’t a single point during the wedding that the dance floor was not packed. Highly recommend Darby and his unique DJ/keyboarding skills. High energy, positive and really interacts well with the crowd. We had a good feeling with our selection before the wedding, but even with high expectations he exceeded them in every way. -
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Cassi Sent on 04/05/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Absolutely amazing
There is nothing more to say than Stephen Darby is simply the best. I had multiple people come up to my at our wedding begging to know who he was and where the heck I found him. His energy was fantastic and he kept our guests on the dance floor every second of our wedding. There was not a single moment of down town! Darby is an absolute must, no ifs ands or buts. Not choosing him is a mistake! -
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Jen B. Sent on 03/21/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Such good vibes!!!
We had SO much fun with Stephen at our wedding!!! Music is so important to set the vibe for all aspects of a wedding and we feel like he really listened to what we had hoped for and went above and beyond. We had a pretty small wedding and were worried about our dance floor feeling empty but that was definitely not the case! Stephen had all ages on the dance floor and played such fun remixes--plus the addition of the piano made it so worth every penny. We had so many guests compliment us on our choice and we are so grateful to have had him be a part of our special day!! -
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Nick Sent on 03/20/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Darby is a true master of his craft and awesome to have for a special occasion.
Darby Events is honestly the best way to go for a wedding. He involves so many genres of music but puts on quite a show as well. Our guests and myself included were blown away at how well he involves the piano and makes the experience so unique. We chose to let Stephen have complete control of the playlist and i think its the best way to go. He reads the crowd well and gets everyone involved in the celebration. Hands down best entertainment I have seen at a wedding and glad to say it was at mine. -
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Emily Sent on 03/07/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Absolutely killed it!
I know a lot of people read reviews to shop for vendors – So the quick version is that Stephen from Darby Events is one of the most talented humans my husband and I as well as my guests have ever seen. Ever. He books way far in advance, but if you can, I would book him IMMEDIATELY.
That being said, here is my review of Darby Events. I found Stephen on Instagram, watched one of his videos and was blown away. I spent more time researching him and watching the videos he has on his website (Definitely check them out) and knew we had to see he was available. Thankfully our date was 18 months away or I don’t think we could have booked him. This guy is easily the most popular wedding DJ in Charleston.
From the first conversation we knew Stephen was special and the guys for is. Everything leading up to the wedding was easy and he has a very calming demeanor and approach because he is just so experienced and all around an incredible person.
On our wedding day, we arrived to start shooting pics with the photographer and Stephen was warming up. Every person anywhere in that venue couldn’t stop dancing and the “Wow” factor was apparent to everyone. They had to stop us from dancing so we could take our pictures. Even the staff was like, “oh that’s the piano DJ guy, he is the best DJ in town”
From start to finish Stephen absolutely crushed. I mean CRUSHED IT!! Watching the way he plays and mixes all these different types of music is unlike anything you have ever seen at a wedding. Its very special and very unique and everyone notices that. Even your older guests will love him because he plays all types of music, but in a way that makes everyone want to just dance. During dinner, he played live piano mixes of some of the coolest stuff anyone has ever heard. Its really incredible to sit and listen to his music.
That party at our wedding absolutely blew away all of the friends weddings we have gone to in the 2-3 years and we have been to a lot. He is way better than any band and will keep your dance floor totally packed. We still to this day are getting compliments on the music and have had so many of our guests sincerely say it was the best wedding and hands down the best music they have heard at a wedding.
We can’t thank Stephen enough. He is a truly special DJ, musician and overall person. If you are lucky enough to book him, it will be the VERY best decision you make for your wedding or event. Email me, Im happy to tell you all about it :) emilykelin2p@gmail.com
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Darby Killed It!
If you're looking for a fun DJ with a unique twist, you should definitely consider Stephen Darby with Darby Events! My husband and I struggled with DJ vs. band for our wedding, but after talking with Darby, we knew he was the perfect mixture of DJ + live entertainment that we were looking for. And on the day of, we couldn't have been more pleased! He read our crowd perfectly, played a mixture of genres, kept the dance floor packed, and impressed all of our guests with his piano + DJ skills! In all, would highly recommend Darby Events! -
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absolutely amazing!
If you are looking for an easy going DJ who plays all the best tunes and who can also RIP on the keyboard, Stephen is your dude! Stephen listened to my every request and his musical selections help make our wedding the most fun night of our lives! Our guests are still talking about how amazing the DJ was and how the dance floor was packed the entire night. Stephen read our audience perfectly and continued to play songs that kept the energy high and the entire crowd (of all ages!) engaged all night long. Stephen went above and beyond all musical expectations my husband and I had and we would highly recommend him for any event! Thank you, Stephen, for your sweet beats, mixes, keyboard jamming and for keeping us grooving all night long!! -
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Want the best wedding DJ in the country?
To start, Stephen is arguably one of the best wedding DJs in the nation. I plan weddings from coast to coast and have seen some incredible DJs...and then there is Stephen from Darby Events. You WILL NOT find a more talented human being to perform at your wedding.
As a wedding planner, booking any vendor is challenging because you have high expectations and see the great, the ok, and the ugly. My team and I plan destination weddings from NY to LA and have really seen just about every style of DJ out there. We had a very large wedding and I knew from the beginning I did not want a band and would start looking for a DJ. Stephen came across my radar through a colleague I have in Los Angeles who used him to play for and event for one of her celebrity clients. I dug a little, saw some videos, and I was HOOKED!
Stephen is just so damn talented and absolutely killed it at our wedding. He is so much more than a DJ - he is a musician. The way he played different types of music for cocktail, dinner and into reception - crushing it on the piano - playing mixes that my guests still are talking about - it was just incredible. 80% of my guests mentioned him when they sent/wrote thank you notes to us and the impact he had on the evening as a whole was amazing. THANK YOU SO MUCH STEPHEN! You are wonderful, special soul and I am just so happy I found you. Can we do it again?!!!!! :) XOXOXO
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Darby is YOUR guy!
Darby was amazing from start to finish! Very easy to communicate and work with during the planning process. He knows when to play what. My guests were even raving over him about what he played while we were eating! My out of town friends that are planning a wedding want Darby for their big day. Can't say enough good things about his talent and knowledge of entertainment. Pick Darby for your day and relax, knowing he will be a hit! -
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Darby Events absolutely crushed it!
Darby Events made our wedding ceremony and reception the most memorable day. He is amazing on the piano and knows exactly what to play and when to play it! Our guest could not stop talking about how good the music was and how much fun they had dancing. I am still (1 month later) hearing from friends who were reminiscing about how good the DJ was at my wedding.
My wife and I are extremely particular about the music and ambiance we wanted throughout the day, and Darby Events delivered above and beyond our expectations. The music sounded so good and the way he incorporates the piano is absolutely brilliant - especially during cocktail hour and dinner! Furthermore, we had asked Darby Events to overlay an instrumental (which Darby Events custom created) with a live violinist for our first dance and it sounded amazing! Thank you again for all the work you did coordinating with the violinist prior to our wedding!!
Darby Events was the most efficient/easiest vendor we worked with while coordinating all the vendors needed to pull off the wedding. We had maybe two phone calls (5-10 min conversations) and one form to fill out. During our calls, he gave us a checklist of what he needed (we flew him to Nebraska!) and he told us not to worry about anything else. He showed up very early in the morning (he was the first vendor to show up) to setup all of the equipment and spent the entire day with us (until we shut down at 12:00AM) - playing music while we were getting ready, setting up, etc...Very professional, timely, responsive, and organized - Darby Events was a pleasure to work with!
Darby Events is extremely talented and I would recommend him to anyone and everyone. If you want amazing music that all of your guest will enjoy and talk about, then book Darby Events and book him early!!
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Once we picked a venue, Steven was the next major decision we made, and it turned out to the best decision! My husband and I watched so many of his videos and fell in love with his style. We knew he would take our wedding to the next level. His music selection was spot on for our guests, and he plays with such passion. Despite it being unseasonably hot, Steven kept the dance floor going and my husband and I danced the whole night. We have gotten so many compliments and we are so happy with our decision. Thanks for everything! -
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The BEST DJ around!! We could not have asked for anything more and highly recommend Darby events to everyone! He played the best music for our guests and was so accommodating! We truly had the best DJ ever! -
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Stephen was AWESOME! He was extremely responsive and organized leading up to the wedding and helped us to plan out timing, genres of music, etc. The day of he was at our venue almost the entire day setting up, making sure the sound sounded okay, worked with our musicians (fiddler and singer), etc. He played for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception and ALL of our guests commented on how good the music was. What a neat mix of mashups with the piano. We had the absolute best time at our reception and couldn't have asked for the music to be any better - Stephen KILLED it! -
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Stephen Darby is the best DJ hands down!!! In the lead up to the wedding he was incredibly attentive and put any of our worries to bed immediately. As for the wedding day, he made the party incredible. He had our bridal party dancing during pictures while he sound checked after our first look. He rocked dinner with incredible acoustic versions and music both new and old. When it was time to dance, he had the dance floor full from the first song to the last. His mixes and piano playing are top notch. All of our friends and family are still raving about “our incredible DJ” a week later. From a 27 year old groomsmen to our 78 year old grandparents they all had a blast dancing and enjoy the music. We can’t recommend Stephen enough!!!!! -
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Steven was absolutely amazing!! I cannot say enough we have been to dozens of weddings the the DJ absolutely makes it a dancing crowd or a non dancing crowd. If darby is open for your event definitely don't wait and book him. Having the piano combined with the DJ was fantastic its the best cross between a band and a DJ you can get. We even had Darby play the procession music for our ceremony. If 10 stars was an option I would have given it, every guest loved our music throughout the night. -
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ABSOLUTLY AWESOME! From the first phone call through the end of our wedding – we could not have asked for a better experience. The music, the energy, the unique style Stephen has really brought so much to our wedding. We danced so hard to floor shook! Our family even booked him already for another wedding – that’s how much fun we had! Worth every penny and more.. -
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Picking Stephen to be the DJ at my wedding was the easiest decision of the entire process. My wife and I fell in love with his style watching the videos on his website of him playing the piano alongside his custom mixes. During our reception, Stephen had our guests dancing the entire time and did an incredible job mixing up the genres he played throughout the night to please everyone. Stephen is such a talented musician and has the perfect personality to go along with it. Our guests loved him!! I highly recommend anyone looking for a unique music experience at their wedding or event to hire Stephen and be prepared for your guests to rave about him for weeks. -
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Choosing Stephen as our DJ was one of the easiest decisions of the entire wedding process. From start to finish any other vendor who we told that Stephen Darby was our DJ had nothing but glowing things to say about him. He did not disappoint! Music is so important to us and we could not have been more pleased with Stephen’s talent, positive and upbeat energy, and music selections. He knew just what to play and when to play it to ensure that our guests of all different ages were up and moving. Like us, our guests have not stopped raving not only about the music on our wedding day, but about Stephen himself!!! -
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Darby is DEFINITELY the life of the party. He is ONE OF A KIND!!! The music was PERFECT. I got so many compliments from guests after the event that we had the best, most unique DJ! The way he mashes up songs... there is never a dull moment! Our guests were constantly on their feet. He played a nice assortment of music and kept everyone entertained!! If you are looking to plan an even in the Charleston area, DARBY EVENTS is a MUST book. The event would not have been the same without him! TOP NOTCH SERVICE. TOP NOTCH ENTERTAINMENT. TOP NOTCH VENDOR!!!! -
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Steve Darby got everyone dancing at our daughter’s wedding May 12. He played the songs our bridal couple requested plus an oldie for the anniversary dance. He played the alma mater fight songs for the bridal couple’s universities. He was fabulous! -
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Stephen was the best DJ! He had our guests out on the dance floor all night. Many of our friends said he was the best wedding DJ they’d ever heard. Most said they hadn’t danced that much since college! He was so professional and easy to work with throughout the entire year+ planning our wedding.... friendly, easy to contact, answers questions readily.... He listened to our specific song requests and tailored the night based on US (not just a generic wedding playlist). Having him mash songs and play the keyboard adds a unique quality to the entertainment. Investing money in Stephen Darby was one of the very best decisions we made for our wedding. Extra wedding flowers are nice, but good music really makes or breaks your entire wedding. So happy we went with Stephen over any other DJ or wedding band! He is well worth every penny! -
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Stephen Darby was the best DJ I have ever heard! He came highly recommended by our wedding planner and we were lucky enough to book him for our special day. Stephen was very thorough in making sure he played music that would fit the taste of the bride and groom. He was also able to make a last minute change to our first dance without any issue. The guests were amazed that he would play piano along with the songs. Stephen is the perfect combination of a DJ and live music! He had everyone on their feet the entire evening. If you have the chance to book Darby Events for your wedding - do it!! -
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I can’t even begin to say enough amazing things about Stephen… He’s professional and has an amazing ability to feel a crowd out and make it an epic experience. From the beginning, I appreciated him communicating with us about the types of music we wanted played and the vibe we wanted to create. We had so many different people from all walks of life at our wedding, and I can tell you that everyone loved him! The dance floor never emptied! His musical gifts on the piano left many guests asking “who is guy” and “where did you all find him”. Stephen truly brought our reception to life, and was such a pleasure to work with! My best advice is to talk with him on what types of music you like, but let him do his thing… because it’s amazing! -
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Stephan recently played at our wedding and he was amazing! He is extremely talented and knew exactly what songs to play to keep the party going. I would highly recommend Darby Events to anyone who wants more than just your average DJ. -
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Stephen Darby was AMAZING!!! He played at our wedding and had our guests entertained from start to finish! Our guests could not stop talking about how unique and cool his style was incorporating the live piano into his mix! From ed sheeran, to Backstreet Boys, to Avici and Calvin Harris, to Thomas Rhett, Stephen kept everyone engaged and on their feet dancing the ENTIRE night! I'd pick Stephen to DJ any and every event I'd ever have in the future! -
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Stephen was great at our wedding! We told him what type of music we liked and he did the rest. He read the crowd perfectly and took requests seamlessly. The dance floor was packed the whole night. I would highly recommend Darby Events for your wedding or event. -
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We highly recommend Stephen! He made sure to find out what songs we did and didn’t want to hear at the wedding and the playlist turned out great! We had several friends ask if they could have it to listen to. We were really impressed with his piano skills, it was the perfect finishing touch! -
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Stephen was so great! I got so many compliments on how much fun my wedding was. He kept everyone on the dance floor the entire night!! I had a winter wedding outside in January. Everyone was worried about being cold but someone told me they had to turn off the heaters we had rented because it got so hot under the tent with everyone dancing. Great music was one of the most important things to us with planning the wedding and Darby Events nailed it!!! I also got a lot of compliments on the vintage mirror that he brought for my photo booth. All of my guests had a blast with it! I only wish I had copies of all the pictures that were taken. Either way it was an amazing night and I have loved hearing from my guests that they have never danced so much at a wedding like they did mine. I will absolutely be recommending him to any of my friends getting married or planning a party in the future. -
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Run, don't walk, and hire DJ Darby. Our friends are still telling us how great he was during our October 14, 2017 wedding. He is extremely talented. His piano accompaniment during dinner was exceptional. As the night grew on he was able to read our crowd and form the best playlist (and even stuck to our out of the ordinary "do not play" list despite some of our friend's demands ;)). He's the best of both worlds when it comes to selecting between a DJ and a band. -
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HANDS DOWN THE BEST DJ IN THE BUSINESS! I can’t speak enough about Stephen Darby - I actually saw him in a video on Instagram mashing up some songs with him playing the piano and I thought it was awesome. So I reached out to get more information and I’m so glad I did. Stephen was down to earth and a real fun guy to talk to, that just wanted to give you the best options possible for your wedding. When you have Italians and Jersey people coming to your wedding, you need to provide some great music and DJ Darby didn’t fail to deliver. We had every single person on the dance floor the entire time. He would mash up old school with new school AND play the piano - he is extraordinary. He is an artist and a master at understanding the crowd. Let him be creative and he will WOW you - best part about it was that he can provide you string musicians as well as Photo Booth options (which I would HIGHLY suggest the mirror Photo Booth - was super cool!). It was awesome to have all these options in one! Every single one of my guests told me the entire night how awesome the DJ was and continued to tell me days after the wedding - if you can, BOOK WITH DJ DARBY! -
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Stephen Darby was by far one of the best parts of my sisters wedding this past weekend!!! We literally said do whatever you want and he did not disappoint! The dance floor was packed the whole night and his unique transitions, playing piano and the way he mixes songs were a big hit!! He also set up for the ceremony and played lighter music during dinner hours, he can do it all! Don't forget to add the photo booth mirror, coolest and easiest thing! I would recommend him a thousand times over! I don't usually write reviews, but had to because he was the BEST. DJ. EVER. Thank you Stephen!! -
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While you don't need me to tell you - seriously, look at the other 130 plus reviews - when it comes to DJing a wedding, Darby is your dude, full stop. To start, Stephen is easy to work with and incredibly easy going in the leadup to the event. I originally wanted something like a 12 piece band with a full horn section, but easier said than done. Between price and honestly not being that blown away by what I was hearing from area bands, our event coordinator gave us a shortlist and called out Stephen specifically. The piano/DJ combo had me hooked, and after a quick phone call, we were off and running.
Throughout the year leading up to the wedding we definitely didn't need to talk to Stephen weekly, but when we did, he was plenty prompt enough in his response time. His flow-sheet made the reception timeline fall into place very easily, and was very receptive to our asks and thoughts.
I'll be honest--Stephen is more than talented enough to DJ any wedding; big, small, young, old, low key or over the top. But if you want the best value, make sure you want to have a real, honest to God PARTY, and don't be afraid to give him the opportunity to spread his wings and fly. If you let him, Stephen will get people stuck on the dance floor unable to leave, leaving everyone sweaty, breathless, and having the absolute time of their lives. 3 things will turn a regular reception into a kick-ass party - good people, plenty of booze and fantastic music. We had the first two easy, and Stephen put it all together and made it unforgettable. I can't thank him enough for setting the bar for our expectations so high (again, see: all the other sterling reviews and plethora of awards) and still blowing past them, delivering something better than we could have ever imagined. Stephen continues to draw rave reviews from our guests, and he'll do the same for you if you let him.
Thanks Darby!!!
All the best, RC&DH
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Stephen absolutely KILLED it at our wedding. He is amazing at what he does and was such a pleasure to work with. We've been to a million weddings and seen bands and DJs and our night blew all of them out of the water. Stephen you are my music angel and I can't thank you enough! -
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STEVEN DARBY !!!!!! Rock Star status !! Im not even sure where to start . Please go to Madison Stone (Knotted Arrow Weddings ) to watch a dance video with over 3 million views in 3 days and that will tell you how wonderful this guy is. You don't need a band he is the BEST of the BEST!! When we contacted him he was so professional, we set up a meeting, he went over everything, got to Know madison and Brandon, talked to them about what they liked and you could just tell (feel it) that he was incredible. The wedding guest never left the dance floor once he started . I can't imagine this wedding without him. I would not use anyone else.! Steven Darby ,truly awesome!!!. -
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Thank You again for being part of our special day! Your setup was amazing and everything flowed together so smoothly. I can’t tell you how many weddings we have attended and the DJs were horrendous, but your setup was an art form. If anyone asks us for a recommendation for a DJ we will definitely throw your name out there for sure! Thank You so much again and we hope we cross paths again! -
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We LOVED Stephen!! We threw around the idea of booking a band for our wedding but a planner friend recommended Stephen - BEST DECISION! I mentioned to him how I really wanted everyone to just let loose and have a good time - man, he did not disappoint! The dance floor was PACKED from the first dances to the last dance. Even my dad who *does not dance* said that Stephen played music that made him excited to get on the dance floor! He made sure we were covered with mics for the ceremony/reception when toasts were needed, and I let him pick the pre-ceremony music which was absolutely perfect! His questionnaires that he has you fill out a few months out helps him get an idea of what you're looking for, but trust me - let him do his thing! He was worth every.single.penny. My fiance was showing all of his buddies Stephen's videos before the wedding because he was super stoked too!
I should also mention that we were one of the couples who were evacuated the weekend of Hurricane Matthew in October 2016 - we scrambled to pick a new date right away, and just when we thought we were settled on a new date, Stephen told us he was unavailable for that particular day. We totally started from scratch and worked around his availability because I knew I would be underwhelmed with anyone else. And I was right! I hope I get to go to more weddings where he DJs, because he made the perfect day even better! Thank you Stephen! You are the BEST! -
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Sarah Sent on 06/09/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Stephen is a total pro and a joy to work with. We hired a wedding planner (Mike Winship) about 18 months ahead of our wedding and the first thing he said was "Book Stephen Darby before you do anything else." Once we spoke with Stephen and heard some of his work we were sold. So glad we booked when we did because he was almost totally filled up for the year.
Our dance floor was PACKED the whole night and I can't even count how many people said Stephen was the best wedding DJ they'd ever experienced.
Aside from the music, Stephen was super helpful with general wedding advice based on the hundreds of weddings he's worked.
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Stephanie Sent on 06/05/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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HE WAS THE BEST!!!! I was so excited when I found Stephen, as soon as I watched his videos my husband and I knew that he was going to be amazing. Stephen was so responsive and helpful to work with the entire year of planning, he even made some special songs happen for us to make the evening extra special. I am know as the dancing queen at our friend's weddings and it was really important to us that our wedding was the best dance party ever, without a doubt, due to Stephen, it was. Beyond being the best DJ ever, he was so helpful at helping me with information about the venue and things regarding the layout so that we could be loud and not worry, recommended an amazing lighting vendor, and worked with our groomsmen to surprise us with a special performance. I only wish I could do it all over again to work with him! -
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Brooke Sent on 05/21/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Stephen Darby of Darby Events is THE DJ you have been looking to book for your wedding or special event. He can read the audience, is super personable, has an amazing selection of music, and most importantly, he is extremely talented! When you have Stephen at your event you not only have a DJ but live entertainment; his ability to mash up songs and incorporate the piano creates a sound that's like no other entertainment out there. Our guests could not stop raving about our music! He kept our guests dancing the whole night. We all had a BLAST!
Stephen was also very responsive to our emails and was able to honor all of our music requests. My only word of caution would be not to wait - book him ASAP!
Thank you, Stephen, for helping to make our wedding a night we will never forget!
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Ashley Sent on 05/17/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Stephen is an incredible DJ and I would highly recommend anyone searching for a DJ to hire him! He played awesome music the entire time and our guests raved about the music selection at the wedding too! Stephen was always quick to respond and exceptional at his craft...I was able to give him the overall genres we were looking for and he put together an incredible line up of music. I would highly recommend him! -
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Laura Sent on 04/11/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Our planner recommended Stephen with Darby Events for our wedding from the moment we started discussing DJs. She assured us that he was amazing and we would not be disappointed and she was absolutely right! We talked to Stephen on the phone and listened to some of his music on his website and were obsessed immediately! We don't have enough incredible things to say about him on our wedding night! He did our ceremony music as well as our reception music and it was flawless! We received so many compliments from our guests on the music and how he was so amazing and reading the crowd. My requests in a DJ were that he not talk too much, trying to put on a show beyond the music and that he be able to keep our guests up and on the dance floor all night long. He literally did both of these things more perfectly that I could have ever imagined! I think we heard his voice only when he was making announcements that we wanted him to make it and otherwise, he was so focused on the crowd and the music! The dance floor was full from the moment the music started, and the music he chose for during our dinner was amazing! We got compliments on so many parts of our wedding, but the compliments we received about Stephen outnumber the rest for sure! He created such a fun atmosphere and everyone from our friends to our grandparents commented on how amazing the DJ was! He was so nice and easy to communicate with, hugging both my groom and I and telling us how beautiful our wedding was. He was such a pleasure to work with and did SUCH an incredible job! Book him, he is incredible! I don't have one single complaint and every single guest loved him and the music he played! I can't rave about him enough, I really can't!
In addition to the music he provided, we rented a mirror photobooth from him for the night! It was a great set-up, and everyone loved it! Our photographers even commented that it was one of the coolest photobooths they'd ever seen, and they've done a LOT of weddings! -
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Katelynn Sent on 04/04/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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I'm a Charleston Wedding Planner but recently had my bride-moment when I got married here in February! I knew once our plans started to fall into place that I needed to contact Stephen about his availability for our reception. There are many bands and DJs available to Charleston brides, but I knew that Stephen brought something different to the table with his DJ + Piano style, and at the end of the day we wanted our guests to experience that!
I have been recommending Stephen to brides for years, and now, I can say even more confidently than I did before, that he is THE right choice for you. I've seen many packed dance floors as a result of his performances + he definitely didn't disappoint at our wedding! We had people of all ages on the dance floor ALL night (I know, because I never left the dance floor either!) + it was the.best.ever! My husband even said "I didn't realize our wedding would be THAT fun!" I've received so many compliments about the entertainment and party thanks all thanks to him. If I could exclusively work with a vendor for DJ services, I'd chose Stephen, again and again and recommend you do the same! He's amazing + you'll definitely be making the right choice by choosing to work with him for your big day or corporate/social event!
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Megan Sent on 03/29/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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My husband and I recently hired Darby for our wedding ceremony and reception music. Let me tell he was absolutely amazing!!! For real, our guests can not stop talking about how great he was!!During our ceremony, it was time for the best man to give the officiant the rings, but he forgot them in the house at Legare Waring House and he had to like a 100 yard dash to go get them lol. Darby with out an hesitation started playing some great motown music to lighten the moment. It was FANTASTIC!! For the reception he had everyone on the dance floor the entire time!! Music was a huge aspect at our wedding for my husband and I and let me tell he exceed our expectations!!He will play all types of genres and really knows what works for the crowd!! He really made our wedding EPIC and we really never be able to thank him enough!!! -
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Sydney Sent on 03/25/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Book Stephen ASAP!!!! You will not regret it. We gave him very little direction other than we wanted an epic dance party with music that would appeal to both our friends and our parents' friends, and he nailed it! All of our guests had an amazing time on the dance floor---none of us were ready to stop dancing when the reception was over! Stephen's mash ups are awesome and the piano really brings everything to the next level. Also, Stephen worked with us on super short notice to edit our first dance song and he did it perfectly...THANK YOU STEPHEN!!! -
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