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    Shannan H. Sent on 03/14/2024
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    Stress Free!!

    Very professional. Took all my stress away. I didn't have to worry at all. They had everything covered. Thank goodness we choose Encore Events!!
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    Lauren T. Sent on 01/17/2024
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    Blessed with the Best!

    Choosing to hire Encore to be a part of our wedding day was the best decision. Encore was a vendor I never once worried about. From the very beginning, their communication was timely and they were invested. Rich took a lot of time in our first meeting to learn about us and our vision. We then loved the opportunity to select our DJ by attending a zoom that allowed you to listen to all of their djs and their style. We found this to be an added perk. From there, we decided to hire Mickey and thank goodness we did! Not only is he phenomenal at his job of being a DJ with smooth transitions and keeping the dance floor alive, but he is a genuine person who checked in on us multiple times throughout our planning process as well as our wedding day. We received so many compliments of about our DJ and feel grateful that we had the experience we did. We also chose to use the sparkler fountains, which we loved. We also had a Photo Booth through encore and found Jordan to be wonderful to work with as she helped us choose what package would work best for us. The Photo Booth was a highlight of the night for many and having these memories forever is something I will cherish. I will hands down be recommending encore and referring anyone looking for a DJ. We were truly blessed with the best!
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    Daniel D. Sent on 04/14/2024
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    We Said 'Yes' to the Best!

    Encore Events is truly the DJ and Events leader in the region. As my wife and I were looking to find our DJ for our wedding in November 2023 we were nervous as we weren't familiar with the process of how to search and select one while we lived afar in Washington, DC for our wedding in Rochester, NY.
    Encore's virtual open house events were a gift to say the least. After the first one we definitely knew who we wanted to choose (more on DJ Jordan soon!) and by our second open house we simply wanted to listen to and enjoy the mixes by several different DJs!

    From the beginning until the end, we felt that Encore and our DJ, Jordan, explained everything thoroughly and clearly. From their user friendly online portal that allows you to choose do not play, would be nice, and must play songs to also providing information on their additional services like their cold sparklers, which we opted in for later down the road.

    Now our DJ, the absolute heaven-sent Jordan Rakiewicz, is not only a master spinner, but understood both my wife and I's musical tastes with accuracy, precision and care. From just a few conversations that we had with Jordan she proved to be JUST AS excited as we were. How much more can you ask for when a vendor is clearly there for you not only professionally, but personally building a connection with us that only enhanced our entire wedding experience.

    The recognition for Jordan reverberates to this day from beyond my wife and I and throughout our entire wedding where she proved to be the ultimate hype-woman - getting our guests prepped and primed to receive us newlyweds and leading the dance floor with effortless ease. Not only that, Jordan broke down what to expect with our huge 20 person wedding party and provided crystal-clear directions to our guests with her MC finesse as the night continued on until the last minute.

    Thank you to Encore and huge thank you toJordan for keeping the high energy, flawless people-orchestration, and allowing us to reminisce on the favorite day of our lives with deep affection. We continue to hear from our family and friends how we wish we could build a time machine and go back. Much love to Encore and Jordan!
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    Lindsey Sent on 11/04/2023
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    Best. Dj. Ever.

    Ray Tiano was our wedding DJ, and he was absolutely PHENOMENAL. We had a Halloween wedding, and he happened to have some themed playlists from events past... it was just great working with someone who was as enthused about our wedding theme as we were. He just GOT US in a way that really impressed us and got us extra hyped for the big day. Then, come the wedding, Ray was very kind and attentive. Throughout the night, he checked in on us to ask how things were going, how we were doing, if we wanted a vibe change, etc. He was very personable and knowledgeable, and a talented emcee who hit all the right marks, flawlessly cued the song selections chose for special moments... And then the party started, and he blew the roof off. Our photographer, who was in from out of town and has shot hundreds of weddings, made a point to tell us how awesome Ray was. She said, "I told him if he worked in my state, I would recommend him to everyone. One of the best wedding DJs I've ever seen." He really kept the party alive all night. The dance floor got more crowded as the night went on, rather than less. Multiple people came up to us late in the evening to say goodbye, only for Ray to spin a new track that made our guests go, "Nevermind, staying for this one," and then hanging around until the end of the night. Encore was also incredibly organized and responsive to questions, with their periodic automated emails, tips, and reminders. One of the best, easiest wedding decisions we made. Thank you for making our wedding a night everyone will remember!
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    Ali D. Sent on 10/23/2023
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    Amazing experience - couldn’t have asked for more!

    Encore Events and our DJ Ray were always on top of things and responsive when we had a question. I never had to worry about anything with them and Ray had the dance floor packed all night - it was hard to get people off! Ray was awesome on the mic and all of our guests raved about the music and the whole experience. They helped make our day so special!
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    Lindsay S. Sent on 11/21/2023
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    Absolutely incredible!!!

    Encore was absolutely amazing! They were very responsive anytime we needed them throughout the planning process. We added on a lighting, cold, sparklers, and a photo ring. We were so excited that these options were available to us! Jon and his assistant were absolutely incredible the day of our wedding, they made sure that we stayed on schedule, and that we didn’t have to worry about a thing! Everyone was dancing the entire night they brought such a great vibe to our wedding! We would highly recommend Encore entertainment for any major events!!
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    Kaitlyn R. Sent on 11/09/2023
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    Outstanding!

    John Roach and Jordan Rakiewicz were simply amazing! The energy was high all night. John played all the songs we wanted and made a quick shift when we had specific requests.
    I highly recommend them!
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    Kourtni H. Sent on 11/12/2023
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    Best vendor ever

    DJ/Photobooth; Jordan (Encore Entertainment)
    I cannot say enough how AMAZING Jordan and her team are!!! We got the opportunity to experience Jordan’s work and infectious personality during a zoom open house. From the jump Encore was incredible to work with, they are on top of everything !! Rich, Mickey, & John were always so quick to answer our questions and even offer to help check in with our vendors during the planning ! This company truly makes you feel like family. Jordan was on top of everything and I was anxious about the big day but after our check in zoom meeting I felt so calm. She is such a hype woman and gets the crowd going! We received tons of compliments regarding Jordan and so many people asking for her information. Encore’s photobooth was a huge hit also! Encore was one of the first vendors I booked and they were beyond helpful in the planning process every step of the way.
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    Morgan M. Sent on 12/16/2023
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    Amazing and stress free!

    Our wedding was absolutely amazing! I was exhausted from dancing for so many hours. Everything was perfect. They played all of the songs we wanted, all of the planning leading up to our wedding was super smooth, and it was everything we hoped for. The DJ can elevate the experience and this company knows what they are doing. Shoutout to Mikey V - truly amazing! I highly recommend Encore!
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    Courtney A. Sent on 10/29/2023
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    Best Day Ever

    I was very pleased with my experience with Encore. They helped make the wedding amazing. Throughout the whole wedding process everyone at encore was so responsive and helpful! I am so grateful we went with encore and I would recommend them time and time again!
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    Emily F. Sent on 10/25/2023
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    Encore Events

    Working with encore was great! They helped with planning, sent reminder emails, and their planning website made everything easy. Our Dj was Mikey and he was a hit at our wedding. He kept the vibes going all night. Everyone kept telling us how awesome the music was and that it was the most fun they’ve had at a wedding!
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    Danielle B. Sent on 10/05/2023
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    10/10, No Notes - Best DJ Ever

    DJ Ray did an amazing job for our wedding - and that's an understatement. My husband and I couldn't stop raving about everything he did, from keeping everything on track, playing a great set of songs (we got many compliments from guests), and keeping the energy on the dance floor. Not only did he accommodate all of our requests, but he anticipated things we didn't even know we needed. I would recommend DJ Ray to anyone for their wedding!
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    Mary S. Sent on 10/29/2023
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    Best service ever!

    DJ, uplighting, Photo Booth, cold sparklers, monogram… you name it they can do it and insanely well. Our dance floor was never empty, they made sure to keep the party going and if you couldn’t find someone on the dance floor they were most likely in the Photo Booth. Their team knocked it out of the park!
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    Lauren H. Sent on 10/30/2023
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    An Amazing Experience with Encore Events

    Our experience with Encore Events from start to finish was nothing but exceptional. From working with Jordan our "Booth Fairy" who not only led a comprehensive overview of booth options but also designed our overlays to Mikey who helped go over the planning portal, everyone was extremely helpful and incredibly nice and personable. John Roach was our DJ and was absolutely fantastic. One of the most important aspects of our wedding to me was our DJ, I wanted to make sure everyone was up dancing having a good time with a legit DJ and John is just that. I could not recommend John enough, he made sure everyone had a great time and was a great help to our officiant making sure she felt comfortable with equipment during the ceremony. We could not be more pleased with the entire Encore team!
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    Chelsie G. Sent on 10/29/2023
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    The best dj

    From the moment we considered booking Encore, John and his team were so helpful! From planning meetings to their planning website we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The day of, John kept everyone on the dance floor with the best playlist for us!
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    Rebecca Sent on 10/23/2023
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    Best wedding planning decision!

    We hired John for DJ services for our wedding and we had absolutely no regrets with that decision. We had guests coming up to us all night, as well as for weeks after the wedding, complementing the DJ - from the playlist to the song transitions and announcements throughout the night. There was not a single point in time where the dance floor died down. From the moment we decided to hire Encore Events, the planning process was extremely easy and straight forward. The planning portal was a great way to build our music choices over time and made it much less daunting than sitting down to do it all at once. We even had some last minute song changes the night before the wedding, and John was more than accommodating to make sure everything went perfectly!
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    Vanessa B. Sent on 09/24/2023
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    Wedding DJ

    Ray was absolutely amazing. He listened to what we wanted, he hyped our guest, and most importantly he was part of beautiful memories. We will cherish them forever.
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    Jim H. Sent on 09/18/2023
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    Amazing Wedding Experience

    Encore put on a great event and made us feel comfortable and in good hands. Ray and his team were very professional and had everything down to a science. We always knew where we were in the process and his timing was perfect down to the last detail. He communicated with us throughout the event and exceeded our expectations. Would definitely recommend!!
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    Melissa B. Sent on 10/07/2023
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    Unmatched Professionalism

    Encore was amazing from start to finish! The online portal was extremely helpful for planning & the team was always available for any questions. Our guests were very impressed and the dance floor was crowded the entire evening. I would highly recommend Encore, specifically Austen Reid, as a wedding DJ.
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    Jaclyn C. Sent on 09/17/2023
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    Spectacular

    I would hire them again and again! The communication was by far the best of all our vendors. The way they read a room was incredible not a bad song choice among them!
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    Mike M. Sent on 09/17/2023
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    Everyone raved about this dj and it make the wedding night super memorable

    This guy was awesome and would recommend him to anyone. He kept the partying going till the last minute with everyone still on the dance floor. Great time!
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    Catherine B. Sent on 10/07/2023
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    10000000 stars!

    Working with Encore events with Jordan as our DJ was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. The process went very smooth and encore events is very organized in their process. Jordan met with us and really took the time to figure out the vibe we wanted for the wedding. The music she selected was on point and we still have people telling us how much they enjoyed our DJ. From having music/ mics for the ceremony to knowing exactly what to play when to have everyone dancing, I would pick Jordan over and over every time! It felt like fate that my husbands name was also Jordan! I wish I could go back and relive the night again and again. I can only hope that I’ll run into her & Ted at another wedding in the future!! Highly recommend Encore events with Jordan & Ted as your DJ!
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    Lauren C. Sent on 10/09/2023
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    The perfect DJ

    We had a really great experience with Encore Events. First and foremost, they were more professional than anyone else we had spoke with. But most importantly, they really listened which meant that we had the exact music and vibe we wanted for the whole night! At one point a guest turned to me and said “this is the best wedding playlist I’ve ever heard!” Kendrick was our DJ and I could not recommend him more. The photobooth was awesome as well - definitely worth every penny!
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    Meg Sent on 12/31/2023
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    Highly recommend due to organization and Experience

    The team is very well organized and responsive. They have a great platform to help you build your wedding song list. Highly recommend Jordan, she really made our wedding so fun and special!
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