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Digital Sound Services

Digital Sound Services

Ashburn, VA
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    Jourdan R. Sent on 03/13/2024
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    Dance floor was packed!

    Ian was an incredible DJ! From his utmost professionalism, to his song selection, to his ability to lead the reception and MC the entire evening, he had the dance floor of 300 people packed the whole night! We HIGHLY recommend DJ Ian.

    Digital Sound Services's reply:

    You both have wonderful families and friends who came to celebrate. It was a superb party. I appreciate your kind words.
    Cheers!
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    Emily S. Sent on 01/07/2024
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    Perfect Reception with Digital Sound Services

    We had a wonderful reception and Digital Sound Services was a huge part of that! Ian was highly responsive, helpful, and professional throughout our wedding planning process. He was open to our song suggestions and took all of our preferences into account. During the wedding, our timeline went smoothly, in part due to his announcements and attention to detail. Our dance floor was so fun and always full! We couldn’t recommend Digital Sound Services highly enough and are very grateful to have chosen this vendor for our wedding day!

    Digital Sound Services's reply:

    It was a fantastic day from start to finish, I appreciate your kind words.
    Cheers and Congratulations!
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    Deborah D. Sent on 12/17/2023
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    The very best!

    Ian was incredible to work with from start to finish! Professional, responsive, helpful, and incredibly kind! He read the room so well and kept our guests up and dancing all night! Your DJ can make or break your party. Ian absolutely made ours!! Can’t recommend him enough!

    Digital Sound Services's reply:

    You and Steve threw a fantastic party from start to finish. The barn was rocking!
    I appreciate your kind words.
    Cheers!
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    Anna B. Sent on 11/15/2023
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    Ian is the best!

    We absolutely loved working with Ian and Digital Sound Services for our wedding. Ian was extremely responsive, professional and he really took the time to get to know my fiancé and I. He played all of the best music and truly helped to make our day so special. Would highly recommend Ian if you’re getting married in the DC area!

    Digital Sound Services's reply:

    Thanks Anna, I appreciate your kind words. That was a fantastic dance party, Taylor Swift would have been very happy! It was a honor to be involved with your special day.
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    Zach C. Sent on 11/11/2023
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    Ian Lade - Exceptional DJ

    Ian Lade, could not have done a better job as our DJ. He setup calls with us several times before our wedding to ensure that there would be no surprises on the big day. On our wedding day, he made sure to meet with us in person to ensure that there were no questions/concerns.

    During the wedding ceremony, the sound was perfect. Ourselves and the officiant were able to be heard very well. During the cocktail hour/dinner, Ian had a great playlist that set the mood well. Finally, once the dance floor was opened up, Ian had a great mix that he approved with us, to ensure that the dance floor was always packed and full of fun.

    We can not recommend Ian Lade enough to any couple lookin for a DJ.

    Digital Sound Services's reply:

    It was a fantastic day from start to finish, your families and friends came to celebrate so it was a fantastic party!
    Working with you was a pleasure, I appreciate your kind words.
    Cheers!
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    Jake A. Sent on 10/21/2023
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    Extremely fun and easy going

    Ian Lade was an incredible DJ and even better person to work with. He was prepared for everything and helped run the night so smoothly. Ian was very friendly and worked very well with our wedding planner. We would recommend him to every couple who needs a DJ for their wedding.

    Digital Sound Services's reply:

    Thanks Jake, I appreciate your kind words. It was a fantastic day and you were so easy to work with.
    Cheers!
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    Shannon N. Sent on 10/18/2023
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    The best DJ for DMV area!

    If you want a DJ who will bring the dance and party, thoroughly communicate and listen to you, read the vibe of the room perfectly, have flawless fading between songs, all without breaking the bank, Ian Lade is your guy! From our very first call with Ian, I knew within the first 2 mins he was going to be excellent. His skill and experience is evident, and he asks all the important, detailed questions that I hadn’t even thought about. Our guests danced all night and Ian was a huge contributor to everyone having the best time! Ian absolutely blew it out of the park at our wedding, exceeded my expectations and perfectly managed the atmosphere of the room. 10000% recommend.

    Digital Sound Services's reply:

    I am so pleased you enjoyed your big day because it was a real cracker! You threw a great party and with your excellent song choices keeping the dance floor jumping was a blast.
    I appreciate your most generous review.
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    Jordan W. Sent on 12/09/2023
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    Absolutely perfect time and Ian made it easy

    Ian was incredible for our wedding! We communicated back and forth to find the right music for certain aspects, and he helped us with songs that are "normal" for certain experiences. So typical songs that are in the "dancing" time, and we got to pick specific songs that were meaningful for us. It was an incredible experience that he made smooth and simple!

    Digital Sound Services's reply:

    You planned a lovely intimate wedding which I was honored to be involved with and your special song choices were delightful. I appreciate you your kind words. Cheers!
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    Jillian Sent on 11/04/2023
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    Best Wedding DJ Ever!

    We reached out to DJ Ian based on our wedding venue's recommendation, and couldn't have been happier with the result. DJ Ian was responsive and professional, his fees were reasonable, and he was attentive in noting our musical tastes and preferences. On our wedding day, numerous guests of all ages came up to us to tell us that DJ Ian was the best wedding DJ they'd ever experienced, and we couldn't agree more! We loved working with Ian and would recommend him to anyone.

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    You threw a great party, I was honored to be involved, you selected some great songs that enabled me to keep the dance floor jumping. I appreciate your generous words.
    Cheers!
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    Gary H. Sent on 10/12/2023
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    Best DJ We've Could've Asked For

    Top notch performance and experience working with Ian from start to finish. Ian is extremely personable, responsive and exceptional at what he does. Our wedding from ceremony to reception went off without hitch and that's in large part due to Ian's preparation with micing up the officiant to his defending of our "no requests" stance. All the warmth and charm you could want, Ian provides. Would recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ for any type of event!

    Digital Sound Services's reply:

    Thanks Gary, it really was an incredible day from start to finish where your guests came to party!
    I appreciate your kind words, cheers!
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    Nicole N. Sent on 09/27/2023
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    Ian is the BEST

    Ian is the best person you will ever meet. He was so easy to work with and always so quick to respond. He is open to making you a playlist or using whatever playlist you may have. He played every song we asked him to and steered clear of the songs we didn't want. Hiring him for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. 10/10 would recommend!

    Digital Sound Services's reply:

    I am so pleased you enjoyed your wedding day, you threw a great party and your friends and family definitely got jiggy with it.
    Thank you for your most kind review.
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    James M. Sent on 10/02/2023
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    Great Wedding DJ!

    We highly recommend Ian Lade as a DJ for your wedding! He took the playlists of music we provided and turned it into an incredible evening of fun that all our guests were talking about for days! It was incredible seeing so many people of different generations all joined together on the dance floor having a great time! He also helped make sure the mics and speakers for our ceremony and reception speeches were set up perfectly for all our guests to be able to hear what was going on. You definitely will not be disappointed picking Ian for your event!

    Digital Sound Services's reply:

    I appreciate your most generous words. Your playlists were really good and enabled me to build a full dance floor of all age groups which is so important at a wedding event. Thanks for being so easy to work with.
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    Annie P. Sent on 09/23/2023
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    So much more than a wedding DJ!

    Ian is absolutely amazing! As the MOB, I didn’t realize before what a huge impact a skilled DJ has on the flow and vibe of a wedding. Ian patiently talked through every component of the wedding before the event ensuring that he understood the exact nature and order of all of the components of the ceremony and reception. He prompted us to iron out some details that we hadn't thought of with his thoughtful questions. At the reception he made sure that everyone knew when important moments were happening. He kept the flow and the vibe of the whole day upbeat and on track! He also did a fantastic job keeping people having fun and on the dance floor. Ian is charming, professional, a lot of fun and ON IT! His adorable British accent added a nice touch to the occasion too! I can't recommend him enough. He was an integral part of making my daughter's big day everything she had hoped for!

    Digital Sound Services's reply:

    It was a fantastic day from start to finish where everyone came to celebrate and have a good time. It really means a lot to know that as the MOB you really enjoyed your daughter's big day.
    Cheers!
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    Madeline S. Sent on 09/10/2023
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    Wonderful experience!

    Ian Lade did an amazing job DJing our wedding! He was helpful and kind during our planning process and put together the best music for our big day!

    Digital Sound Services's reply:

    I am pleased you were both happy as you threw an incredible party and your guests came to party!
    Thanks for your kind words.
    Cheers!
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    Ron H. Sent on 09/09/2023
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    Ian Lade is the best

    Look no further Ian is the man

    Digital Sound Services's reply:

    Love it, thanks Ron, you and Audrey threw one fantastic party. It was a pleasure working with you both.
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    Bukhari A. Sent on 09/12/2023
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    Amazing Wedding DJ Experience!

    Ian was great at helping us plan the music for our wedding. He listened to our needs and exceeded all of our expectations. Highly recommend you use him for your next event!

    Digital Sound Services's reply:

    Thanks for your generous review. It really was a superb day from start to finish and I was truly honored to be involved.
    Cheers!
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    Shauna L. Sent on 08/18/2023
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    Impeccable service, and the dance party was hopping!!

    Ian Lade is a music mixing genius and helped us carry out the most fantastic wedding day for my son and daughter-in-law! I have been in the wedding industry myself as a wedding photographer for over 14 years, and there is no one I trust more than Ian Lade, to provide a flawless music and sound experience on a wedding day. From making sure the mics at your ceremony are working well, to making sure the dance floor doesn't miss a beat, he will make sure your day is unforgettable in the best way possible!

    He is a seasoned professional and handles everyone he encounters with a grace and class that are sometimes lacking in this category, but not with Ian. If you are considering hiring Digital Sound Services, do not hesitate. You don't want to lose this vendor to another couple! He is the best of the best!!

    Digital Sound Services's reply:

    You are so kind Shauna, thank you for your most heartfelt and generous review.
    It was a fantastic day where everyone definitely came to celebrate your Son and Daughter-in-law's big day, I swear the barn floor was moving!
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    Lauren M. Sent on 08/01/2023
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    Excellent!

    Ian was a perfect fit for our wedding! He was extremely flexible to our different Sunday morning service/reception time - and surpassed all DJ hopes we had. Ian was fantastic to work with with his friendly personality and desire to meet all of our wants. Would highly recommend Ian for all your DJ needs!

    Digital Sound Services's reply:

    Your organisation was spot on and made my job easy to contribute to the delightful ceremony and a superb dance party on a lovely Sunday morning. I appreciate your kind words.
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    Rea S. Sent on 07/19/2023
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    Fantastic DJ!!

    Ian was amazing to work with. He is a great communicator and organized a phone call the week leading up to our wedding to make sure he understood what we wanted. He also did a good job at making song suggestions when we were lost. Ian knew how to read the crowd and played music that was perfect for the younger and older guests. He created a great atmosphere for our wedding and we are so so thankful to have hired Digital Sound Services!

    Digital Sound Services's reply:

    It was a pleasure working with you both putting together the plans and music choices for your big day and it was a cracker!
    I appreciate your most kind words.
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    Adam S. Sent on 07/15/2023
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    Mr. Ian Lade

    Ian was an excellent DJ for our wedding reception! He was attentive and understanding to all of our needs and requests and a complete professional from beginning to end. Would recommend him to anyone!

    Digital Sound Services's reply:

    Awesome party for a formidable couple, thank you for your generous words and being so easy to work with.
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    Madison S. Sent on 08/09/2023
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    Experienced and Easy to work witn

    Ian helped guide us though making music choices and took the time to get to know our preferences in our meetings leading up to the wedding. Ian was able to provide our ceremony music and reception music by setting up two sound systems. He was very professional and easy to work with. Highly recommend!

    Digital Sound Services's reply:

    Thank you for your kind words, it was a lovely day and I was honored to be involved. You were so easy to work with and for that I am very grateful.
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    Faith P. Sent on 06/23/2023
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    Awesome and Friendly DJ!

    I loved working with Ian for my wedding this summer. We had a few phone calls over the past year talking about what songs my husband and I wanted, were able to submit a wedding playlist to give Ian a taste of our music, and he even helped us edit our first dance song to take out a bit we didn’t care for. He always responded quickly and was flexible with any of the changes I made. Highly recommend!

    Digital Sound Services's reply:

    I appreciate you kind words, your wedding day was superb from start to finish and I was honored to be involved.
    Cheers!
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    Jenna W. Sent on 06/09/2023
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    Perfect wedding!

    Ian was so much fun to work with! He was so organized and thoughtful. We gave him a list of must played songs and he did an amazing job choosing songs similar to the ones we shared with him to keep our guests on the dance floor. He had beautiful recommendations for prelude music. He was very personable and attentive to what we wanted for our wedding. All around an amazing experience.

    Digital Sound Services's reply:

    It was a fantastic day and a cracking party, I appreciate your very kinds words. Congratulations to you and Edwin.
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    Nancy M. Sent on 06/18/2023
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    Absolutely EPIC!

    Ian was soooooo great and helped get the party started and kept the party going!! He was very professional and listened to all of our requests-even though it was a bit of a challenge! UK groom and USA bride with a mix of guests from both meant the music wasn't as straight forward as "Wedding tunes" and Ian was able to meld the two worlds together beautifully! He also is just a really cool guy and has great vibes so a wonderful addition to your wedding day and the community that surrounds you! 10/10 would recommend!!

    Digital Sound Services's reply:

    You and Andy are a delightful couple and were a pleasure to work with. The whole day was magic from start to finish because you organised a first class event and threw an "Epic" party! I really enjoyed melding the UK/US music together and appreciate your kind words.
    Cheers!
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    Allison D. Sent on 05/27/2023
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    Incredible DJ!!

    My husband and I cannot say enough good things about Ian!! We actually first interacted with him at a friend's wedding and without realizing it, contacted him during our search for a DJ. We knew we didn't need to look any further because he was a perfect fit!!

    Throughout the entire planning process he was very thorough, organized, and professional. We were really impressed that he set up a call two weeks out to run through the timeline and practice name pronunciations with us. That was the first time we ran through our timeline with anyone and it helped us get a really good grasp on the day and make corrections where necessary.

    The execution of everything on the wedding day was incredible and our guests were so impressed by the song selection and order of songs. We had a lot of very specific requests (from our processional lineup to our private last dance) and he accommodated every single one!! And not only that - he shared in our excitement in every aspect of the day, which is so important in our opinion. Plus - he just really fun!! Our guests had an absolute blast and we owe a lot of gratitude to Ian!

    Digital Sound Services's reply:

    You and Jake threw a wonderful party which I was so happy to be involved with. Your attention to detail and on point preparation made my role so easy. Thank you for your kind words.
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