Dave Mancini - MC/DJ Reviews
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Paul M. Sent on 11/14/2023Dj dave is the best!
Dave is the BEST!
I first met Dave by working alongside him -- I'm a wedding photographer, and our paths crossed at a wedding we both worked together. He immediately impressed me: unlike some other "DJs" out there, he actually knows his stuff when it comes to audio. He also proved right away that he shows attention to detail and safety -- taping down cables and sand-bagging his speaker stands. He showed outstanding professionalism through his communication with all the other vendors, ensuring we were all on the same page and that the couple's day would run smoothly. During the reception, his personality shone, proving that he's not just a pro at logistics, but also knows how to address and entertain a crowd. I was sold.
So when it came time to hire vendors for my OWN wedding, Dave was the first person I thought of. What better way to know that your DJ will be awesome than to have personally seen him at work at another wedding? After one Zoom meeting, my fiancee (now wife) was sold too.
First off, Dave could (and should) be charging MUCH more for his stellar services. So you get him at a steal! But also, he has an awesome personality, takes communication seriously, has plenty of experience to bring to the table, and is just an all-around great guy! Both our wedding planner and venue coordinator raved about how awesome it was to work with Dave. (For those keeping count, that's now 3 wedding industry professionals who swear that Dave is the best.)
Despite being based in Santa Clarita, he made a point to do a walkthrough of our Escondido wedding venue with our venue coordinator months ahead of the date, working out unloading details and more.
My wife had a very specific vision for the ceremony music, and Dave executed it all flawlessly. On the day, he acted as a second coordinator, keeping the day going smoothly and keeping the good vibes flowing.
He even surprised us at the end of the day by presenting us with a mix CD of our wedding day playlist -- an amazing personal touch. And then he kept the connection going by sending us a handwritten thank you card -- a gesture so often overlooked and underappreciated.
Hiring Dave for your special day is one of the best decisions you could make. If you value professionalism, awesome communication, and *good vibes*, DJ Dave is definitely the way to go. You won't regret it.Dave Mancini - MC/DJ's reply:
Holy Cow Paul! From one wedding vendor to another, this is one of the nicest reviews I have ever received! Thank you. You and Leslie were so easy to work with and it was an honor to be a part of such an amazing team of pros. Really...thank you so much! -
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Hugo F. Sent on 09/12/2023The Epitome of an Excellent MC/DJ
Dave is the epitome of an excellent MC. When I first hired him I did not know what exactly a DJ or an MC really did. After working with Dave for my wedding, he has set an incredibly high standard. Dave's level of professionalism and attentiveness to our wedding was remarkable.
He not only learned our wedding timeline, he even helped make it! His experience and attention to detail showed from the first day we hired him all the way to the big day. As a master of ceremony he was in charge of moving the party along and took that stress out of our hands.
Beyond all that, the music was amazing. We requested several different genres and songs in different languages and even so, his music was on point all night. The dance floor was packed from the beginning of the party to the time they had to kick us out of the venue.
You cannot find a better MC for your wedding or special event. Thank you Dave!Dave Mancini - MC/DJ's reply:
Wow! Thank you Hugo. Ronnie and I had such a blast with you, Natalie, and your whole family. I loved the heavily Spanish music dancing during the reception followed by the mostly English music After Party at the restaurant. It was a great night all around. -
Holly F. Sent on 09/07/2023
Dave is Awesome !!!!
I met Dave at the Bridal Expo, at the Hyatt. Speaking with Dave and asking a million questions, he was so friendly and polite, he answered them all. I knew he would be perfect for my daughters vow renewal / wedding. We did a Zoom meeting with with my daughter and then another one with my son in law. They both liked him and it was a go from there. He helped me every step of the way. Helping us with time guidelines, music and whatever else we needed. He worked with the Hyatt to make sure everything would run smoothly. We all liked him so much, he wasn’t just the DJ, he was also the Officiant for the wedding. I would highly recommend Dave for any wedding, party or any occasion. All our guest were telling me how much they like Dave and that made me very happy. You want your daughters wedding to be the best and he definitely made it that way.Dave Mancini - MC/DJ's reply:
Holly...from our first brief meeting at the bridal show, I knew your daughter's anniversary party was going to be something special. Thank you for entrusting me with all of my services, from MCing, to DJing, to Officiating, and even lighting...it all made for an excellent evening! Brandie & Tommy were such a thrill to work with...even over Zoom. -
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Brandee F. Sent on 10/18/2023Dave help make my vow renewal the best day ever!
I don't even know where to begin. There are not enough words to describe how amazing Dave was. Dave was our MC and our officiant. He was so helpful, so patient, was available to us anytime and really made us feel like he cared and wanted to get to know us to make our vow renewal the best day ever. Everyone at the ceremony thought he was a friend of ours because the way he is was so personable and so genuine with everything. That's how much he cares and truly wants to make your day feel special. He was an amazing help when it came to the timeline of the ceremony and when everything should happen. If it wasn't for him I would have been completely lost. He also did an amazing job of putting a little video together of the ceremony with music of our first dance. It looked like a videographer did it. Thank you Dave for everything!Dave Mancini - MC/DJ's reply:
Brandee...what a pleasure it was working with you and Tommy. (And, of course, your mom, Holly!) Thank you for not only allowing me to MC & DJ your Anniversary, but to officiate your ceremony as well. -
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Samantha J. Sent on 07/11/2023In short: Dave cares!
In our hunt for the perfect emcee/DJ for our special night, we met with many people; Dave stood out for his preparedness, friendliness, and desire to meet and get to know us in person as people, not as just clients.
Dave was accessible, caring, and organized, always working to keep us on track in the most helpful of ways. He took initiative and shared his past experiences in order to help us have a smooth evening. He was willing to work with us, with our budget, and figure out how to make something happen. In the end, we were glad to have booked with Dave. He respected us, made us feel comfortable, and always checked in to see what we needed or how he could be of service. Those are qualities you would expect in a day-of coordinator, not necessarily your DJ. He really steps up to the plate. Just know that when you book with Dave, you're getting quality and care.Dave Mancini - MC/DJ's reply:
Just how long was your hunt Samantha? You guys found me a hear and a half before your wedding! LOL. I am SO happy you did find me because it was an absolute pleasure working with you and Jordan that whole time. Thank you so much for the fantastic review! -
Brittany D. Sent on 06/04/2023
The mvp!
As a DIY wedding couple , my husband and I greatly appreciated Dave’s assistance throughout the entire process, from the moment we had our first phone consult to the end of our reception. Dave was truly the MVP that made our wedding come together as effortlessly as it could have and kept the party going all night. While I could blame the alcohol, I’d rather say it was Dave’s perfect execution of our playlist for our music themed wedding that had me, a non-dancer, on the dance floor nearly the entire night. We are also delighted to not only have this professional relationship but also a newfound friendship with him and his lovely wife, who also was a blessing on our wedding day. Thank you, Dave and Johanna!!!Dave Mancini - MC/DJ's reply:
Who knew a friendly referral would turn into such a friendship?! I am so happy we connected and because friends. But your wedding was absolutely amazing, warm, fun, and even EMO! LOL. Johanna and I are thrilled we met you and Joe and we really had a blast at your wedding. (And the dinner and Suburban Legend concert were great too.!) -
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Kira V. Sent on 01/18/2023Hands down the best DJ
Dave was the DJ for our wedding back in December. We video called a few times, he drove out to meet us and go over final details, we had his number for any questions or concerns. He had absolutely no problem getting back to us, and making us feel like we were no bother. Pre- wedding he was fantastic, communicative, and flexible. Now the actual wedding day, he was... EVEN FREAKING BETTER! All of the guests loved him, he played music that all ages danced to, he took requests, he had lights, his own sound system, had games for the groom and I to play for our guests, spoke clearly and loudly through the mic. He was just and absolute dream. He even surprised us with a video that he took at the reception that his wife took of us. If you want a smooth, non stressful, confident, and memorable wedding, book Dave to be your DJ! Thank you Dave, you were absolutely amazing!Dave Mancini - MC/DJ's reply:
Awww...thank you Kira. It was a beautiful (albeit chilly) wedding and dinner, but the dance party upstairs was HOT! Johanna and I really had a great time working with you and Kevin. Thank you so much for the review! -
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Wendy Sent on 10/16/2022Top Shelf MC/DJ - Dave Mancini
Dave Mancini - MC/DJ was the perfect way to really formulate our Wedding After Party! Dave was terrific with his interview process, walking us through what the party would be like and helped us navigate through details we'd overlooked. We really, truly appreciate Dave's professionalism, his ability to incorporate our favorite music and specific songs for different moments within our party! Dave was spot on in getting our guests feeling welcome, breaking the ice and motivating our guests to be actively involved in the party! We cannot say enough about Dave. His set up was amazing, from his sound system to the up-lighting to his stellar personality! Thank you from our hearts Dave; you made our party a truly memorable time for us! Wendy & Pat -
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Sharlene D. Sent on 07/11/2022Perfect pick for your memories
Dave & his team are amazing. I do a lot of non-profit events and really appreciate vendors that are structured, understand expectations, care genuinely about your experience and that is Dave. He ran the night beautifully and made sure to provide an outline, run of show and made sure every detail was perfect and personal. Your memories will be everything you want them to be with him & crew.
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Rachel F. Sent on 06/27/2022Just Amazing!
We cannot thank Dave enough for his incredible work during our wedding celebration! He was incredible! He was able to take the genres of music we love and seamlessly stitch them together to make an amazing party! He was even able to restart the dancing after it had died down! More than his great work during our event he was very understanding during the COVID closures. We worked with him for just about 3 years because of the pandemic and we can't think of a more amazing and understanding person. We cannot recommend him enough! -
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Kimberly G. Sent on 06/07/2022If you’re looking to have the best event ever, call Dave right now!
My husband and I reached out to Dave almost three years ago to be the DJ for our wedding. Five minutes into our first meeting with him, we knew we had to have him there on our big day. He was warm and welcoming, but we could sense the sheer excitement and passion that he brought to the table. Not many people can say that their vendors stuck by their side throughout a handful of postponements due to Covid, but when it comes to Dave, we can. He kept our spirits up by consistently checking in with us despite having to postpone our reception several times. His passion and confidence never wavered and he certainly brought this same energy to the event! He consulted us every step of the way, worked his magic, and played songs that made our guests laugh, scream, cry, and most importantly, DANCE! He worked seamlessly with our other vendors to ensure that our reception was perfect. We watched as he got everyone on their feet and somehow got family and friends that we have never seen on the dance floor to truly enjoy themselves. Dave was seriously one of the best parts of our entire event. Dave, thank you for sticking by us for all this time, turning our reception into the most fun nights of our lives, and for exceeding our expectations. You are a true talent and we are forever grateful for you! -
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Madeline S. Sent on 05/25/2022A full dance floor at all times thanks to DJ Dave!!!
Working with DJ Dave was one of the best parts of the wedding planning process and wedding overall. We saw on his website the "Hug & Hi Five" icebreaker and immediately knew we wanted him to DJ/MC our wedding this May 2022. And boy, were we happy that we made this decision! From start to finish, DJ Dave was quick to respond, easy to work with, gave us suggestions on how to make our wedding night "flow", and was there for us in times of stress! He had our backs throughout the entire process, especially the week leading up to the wedding. On wedding night, he played mostly all of our requests and kept the crowd entertained. His way of transitioning from one event to the next was seamless. He did the "Hug & Hi Five" which people are still talking about to this day....I think after that, the dance floor was packed for the entire rest of the night. We couldn't have imagined a more magical night!! Thank you for everything DJ Dave!! -
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Sami M. Sent on 04/26/2022The best mc/dj there ever was!
Dave is the ABSOLUTE BEST!!!!! We hired him for our wedding this past weekend and could not have asked for a BETTER MC/DJ. He knew how to get the crowd going and the dance floor was NEVER empty. It was always full and my friends are still talking about how great the music was. Dave is kind and really knows what he is doing and cares about his work. We will recommend Dave to everyone we know!!!!! Please do yourself a favor and hire Dave and his team. He will make sure you have the best wedding of all time!!!!! -
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Megan P. Sent on 10/19/2021
What you need to know about Dave
When we first had our initial meeting with Dave I had questions we were going to ask him. We ended up not needing to ask anything, because Dave already answered everything and then more. He was so friendly, fun, and assuring that he can address every concern.
Our main concern was that our guests were not going to dance and would leave early, because of it being late at night and not into some of the music.
Well Dave not only assured us that it would not happen. He also went above and beyond his role. He helped us through a extremely big situation with the wedding during the last 3 months.
He helped guide us, others, and the event flawlessly. Not once were we worried from day one of meeting him to the end of the event.
What does everyone REALLY need to know about Dave?
He is: professional, ethical, kind, insanely generous with his time, trustworthy, absolutely devoted to his job and is someone we want to have around for EVERY event. He is forever a dear friend of ours. -
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Steven B. Sent on 10/03/2021Dave was the BEST DJ/MC we could've asked for!!
Dave was the absolute best MC/DJ we could have ever asked for! He was always professional, he listened to what we wanted and was able to execute everything we had asked for, and then some. He is a true, genuine person and we put all our trust in him to provide us with an amazing night to remember.
So many of the guests commented on how funny and entertaining he was. Our reception was a dream come true and Dave helped make it a night to never forget!
We originally booked Dave before the pandemic and then when we needed to postpone our wedding, Dave was VERY accommodating.
If anyone is in need for an MC/DJ, we highly recommend Dave Mancini! 10/10 Stars!
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