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Amazing from start to finish.

Finding a good DJ was one of the things that I was most anxious about before our wedding. I could not imagine finding someone better than Ben. I could go on and on about how great he was during the event itself (rave reviews from everyone in attendance, set the perfect mood and tone at all times, consummate professional etc.), but I was honestly most put at ease by the work he did with us before the wedding. His preparation was so thorough and thoughtful. He gave us resources to help us figure out what we wanted our day to be like and he absolutely nailed it. He sat down with us and answered questions, gave suggestions, and overall made our wedding so much better (and easier on our end)! If you need a wedding DJ just hire Ben and stop worrying about it.

Zoe M. Sent on 08/22/2024

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Best DJ!!!

We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ! Ben really set the energy for the wedding and we couldn’t be happier. He was professional, timely and easy going. The way he arranged our playlist, added songs we didn’t know we needed and transitioned between genres was masterful. He delivered exactly what we asked for and then some. Highly recommend him for your wedding or any event you might have. The dance floor was never not packed the whole night.

Allie Sent on 06/27/2024

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The Perfect DJ

Ben Goldfarb aka DJ Scribe of LoveJunkies was the perfect DJ for our 2024 Hudson valley wedding. He was recommended by our photographer and we were immediately drawn to his unobtrusive style (no airhorns and fog machines here). We were originally torn between band and DJ but after talking to Ben knew that we’d have much more control over the selection and variety/modernity than we’d get with a band.

He was extremely organized and detailed, sending us a spreadsheet to fill out that not only assured us that he had every detail and queue ready but also helped us to articulate the genre and vibe we wanted.

He had excellent communication and ensured that everything ran smoothly at our wedding. Most importantly, he kept the dance floor full the ENTIRE wedding and read the room so well, keeping the energy up during dinner and beyond. We got so many compliments on our music and it was so nice having someone we trusted so much for such an important aspect of our wedding!

Eric Sent on 10/11/2022

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Ben made our wedding perfect

Ben was referred to us by another couple who had glowing things to say about him, and we're so thankful for that. He exceeded our expectations. He's a true professional in that he knows exactly what music needs to be played to get people dancing, but also hits the perfect cues during the ceremony and provides a great atmosphere during dinner. Wedding planning can be very stressful, and Ben's professional and calming demeanor put us at ease.

Elizabeth Sent on 02/20/2022

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An Unforgettable Wedding Thanks to Ben

Hiring Ben Goldfarb (DJ Scribe) of Love Junkies NYC was one of the best wedding decisions we made. We received SO many complements from guests young and old telling us that he “made” the wedding. We were so pleased with his overall performance. People I didn’t even expect to see dancing were letting loose and having the time of their lives at our wedding. It was an unforgettable party.
What caught our attention about Ben in the first place is his knowledge and passion for music. His own musical tastes are far and wide and align with ours, and we knew right away from his sample playlists that he was the one. So one of the key factors was that we could completely trust his taste. His competence and fluency in intergenerational music was one of the things that set him above the rest---we didn’t get this vibe from any other DJ found in our initial search.
For many months leading up to the wedding, Ben had meetings with us to go over what we were looking for and what he provides. He was always super helpful with a very chill demeanor that allayed our wedding jitters. Ben did deep research into our personal playlists we provided for him, so that he could capture the essence of what we like and expand on it. His DJ Worksheet is set up in such a way that he plays all of the requisite songs and compiles others for guidance. At the wedding he was right on cue with all of the announcements and sections. He’s been doing this for a long time and is very experienced, so everything felt smooth and under control. I highly recommend Ben if you are looking for an unforgettable night of great vibes and incredible dancing.

Daniel Sent on 01/03/2022

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Love Junkies + DJ Scribe, The Best Wedding DJ!

Ben at Love Junkies NYC was easily one of our favorite vendors we worked with for our wedding in Sep 2021. He was so responsive and professional and helped us navigate the difficulties of scheduling a wedding during the pandemic. We had to change our venue a couple of times, and Ben took everything in stride. He also helped seamlessly organize an indoor/outdoor and band/DJ hybrid set up. His method for working with couples was really well thought out and allowed for people to help tailor their desired music songs/genres. Most importantly, the set list and sound were awesome and everyone in our wedding was dancing their heart outs! We would absolutely recommend Ben and his company to anyone looking for a wedding DJ.

Rj Mcnamara Sent on 10/22/2018

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"The Best Wedding Music" - All of Our Guests

My wife and I worked with Ben after hearing him perform for a wedding we had attended previously. Ben is super easy to work with, and has a nice system in place for running through all the ins and outs of a wedding day. Most importantly, Ben is super collaborative and can take the songs/vibe you're going for and bring it to the next level with his extensive knowledge of good music. We loved working with Ben and had several friends ask us for his info. Could not recommend more strongly!!

Emily Sent on 09/13/2018

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To start, I started referring people to him before he even played at my wedding because I just really liked him as a person. I was introduced to Ben from another DJ from NYC who said Ben was the best DJ he knew in the area, and was always his go-to when referring DJ’s. I was very impressed by that DJ- so I thought he was a very credible source and eagerly said yes and booked Ben right away.

Ben then exceeded every expectation I had. As many brides and grooms know, good music and a good DJ is the MOST important part of the wedding - next to an open bar of course. If your music sucks, it’s likely your wedding will too. So as anyone would be, and even though I had faith Ben would be great, I was still nervous and stressed about it all working out.

From the beginning Ben was cool, calm collected, and very kind. There were multiple occasions where he calmed me down as I was having a bridezilla moment. I specifically remember one email exchange when I was panicking about something stupid, and apologized for being all over the place. His response was “everything will be fine. i promise. really no need to worry. i will take care of you and the music and you won't be worried.” I legit cried at that moment because I felt like I truly was being taken care of and that I didn’t have to worry, and that meant the world to me at the time.

Then the day of the wedding came and he made sure he took the time to personally introduce himself to me and my husband, and then killed it (in a good way) all night long. He played everything I asked for and more. I even had multiple different groups of people come up to me during and after the wedding to talk about how great the music and DJ were. Some even said it was the best one they ever heard and were planning on using him for their wedding. I truly couldn’t have had a better experience, and I am very grateful I was introduced to Ben. He made the party, and we partied our faces off and danced the night away.

Priya Sent on 04/18/2018

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Jon is a true professional who takes his craft seriously. He loves music and has extensive experience across genres which enables him to make a perfect template to play the music you are looking to hear on your day. His client service is also excellent. He is responsive and exceptionally organized and was able to help plan some of the order of our events using his experience that we had not yet thought of.

From our first email conversation to our video chat to our correspondence as we discussed music we wanted to have played, Jon was kind, patient and an excellent listener. On the day of our wedding he played what we had discussed, kept events moving on time and helped smoothly guide the day while playing some great tracks without some of the fanfare we have seen from other DJ's. Jon uses great equipment and even visited our venue to ensure he understood the layout and where he could best position himself for acoustics and MC duties. Highest Recommendation.

Hillary Sent on 01/31/2018

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We hired Jon as our DJ for our Upstate NY wedding in September. He was easy to work with, quick to respond - a true all-around professional. He has lots of experience DJing weddings and was able to give us suggestions and recommendations when we had questions. He had lots of good worksheets that made it very easy to brainstorm on songs/music selections and helped you think through the whole day. He provided music for pre-ceremony, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception - he is a machine! It was also super important to us that vinyl be used as much as possible. Jon has an incredible vinyl collection and it really made the night for us. The vinyl was an extra charge over his standard fee (which is extremely reasonable) - and for us, worth every penny. He also provided editing for ceremony music, first dance, and parents' dances that helped make the moments absolutely perfect. He really got the vibe we are going for and ran with it full speed. We could not have asked for a better DJ! I would recommend him without hesitation.

Graham Sent on 12/20/2017

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I really cannot say enough good things about the experience Jon delivered on our wedding day. Not only did he curate an amazing playlist for every facet the event (cocktails, dinner, dancing, entry) but the transitions were all seamless, the sound quality and volume was excellent, and the timings were on point. It was very professional that Jon did not try to inject any extra flare (i.e. hype man) and just let his skills do all the work. If we ever have another event that would benefit from a DJ, we'd definitely choose Jon in a heartbeat.

User2993296 Sent on 12/18/2017

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Jon was great to work with and had a good sense of humor. He kept the party energy high during our reception, and we would highly recommend him to another couple looking for a DJ! Or even for a non-wedding party. We thought that the phone call in advance of our wedding to review some of our song choices was extremely helpful.

H Sent on 12/16/2017

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Jon was absolutely fantastic! He was very professional and really fun to work with. Andrew and I didn't have to worry on our wedding day and he really got the crowd dancing all night long! Thank you for a great day!

Laura Sent on 12/10/2017

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We can't say enough good things about Jon! We were afraid that we'd end up with a corny wedding DJ that was constantly on the mic all night long, so our wedding planner friend directed us to Jon. He was exactly what we were looking for! From the moment we reached out to him, he was incredibly helpful and professional and guided us through the entire planning process. His playlist was upbeat and so incredibly fun, and we appreciated the fact that he checked in with us before playing music requested by the guests to make sure we were happy with everything he played. Three months later and I'm still getting compliments from guests and family on how great a DJ Jon was. We recommend him to anyone who wants a hassle-free experience with a DJ who knows exactly what he's doing!

Jenna Sent on 12/05/2017

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From the very first moment we got an email back from Jon Oliver, we thought we had won tickets to the Brit-hosted HBO show. But from the moment AFTER that, once our confusion dissipated—the SECOND moment—he was patient and professional to a fault, and the perfect wedding DJ. He was the calm rock to our waves of inexperience and neuroses, and brought considerable expertise and experience to help us throw an awesome wedding party for 100 of our closest friends and family. We had rave reviews from everyone—my 80-year-old grandparents danced their butts off, the best man works at Capitol Records in LA and was belting out the lyrics to Panic! at the Disco, and one of my husband's high school friends even said that he had more fun at our wedding than his own. There wasn't a bad song in Jon's set! Plus, when my family requested the Hava Nagila be played 4 times in a row, so everyone could go up on the chair, Jon was flexible and kept it on repeat. It was such a blessing to have a professional keep us from going off the rails while planning the wedding, and we were even amazed two months later when it turned out Jon had recorded the speeches and ceremony! He is just the best, top notch person.

Courtney Sent on 12/02/2017

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Jon was an amazing DJ! He met with us in person before the wedding to go over our tastes and what we wanted for the ceremony and reception. He was professional, responsive, and brought up things we hadn't even thought of! He was on top of everything leading up to the event, including going direct with the venue to work out the space and set-up. And then the night of he was even better than we expected. Friends couldn't stop raving about how he kept the whole wedding on the dance floor the whole night! We still have people ask for his information. We couldn't recommend him more!

Laura Sent on 12/01/2017

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Jon was a pleasure to work with. He was very organized about getting all the information he needed from us before the wedding. We had a call with him to talk about the direction for different phases of the night and he made great suggestions based on our input. He also was super diligent about making sure we had all the right equipment for our outdoor DIY venue and everything went off without a hitch. He did a wonderful job of announcing speeches and the whole thing felt seamless. The music was perfect and had guests of all generations up and dancing all night. We had so much fun and he brought such great energy to the evening. I would recommend him highly for anyone looking for a DJ for a wedding or other event. Thanks Jon!!!

Pj Sent on 12/01/2017

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If you're looking for an A-list DJ that really knows music, can read a crowd, and that will have everyone talking about how good the music was at your wedding... Love Junkies is it.

Jon was truly a highlight of our wedding. We continue to feel so lucky to have found him. He provided seamless A/V support during the ceremony and dinner toasts, which was no easy feat given that the co-best men sang over snippets from four different songs in their toast. In addition, there were multiple setups across various rooms at our venue, and Jon & his assistant were able to handle it all without any problem.

Best of all was the music and atmosphere that Jon provided. He helped guide us with music genre & song selections for each component of the night based on our interests, and he built on that to keep the energy up from cocktail hour to the last song on the dance floor. He appealed to both older and younger crowds, peppered in some of our favorite artists, and really set the tone for an awesome party.

Bottom line, Jon is excellent at both planning and execution. He's organized, reliable and creative. We are so grateful to him for all the work he did to make our wedding even better and more memorable than we'd imagined. Thank you Jon!!!

Kathryn Sent on 12/01/2017

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Worth every penny! The dance floor was packed all night and everyone LOVED the music. Jon was very responsive, organized, and professional - a dream to work with. He met with us several times to craft our playlists and provided really helpful guidelines for timing, genres, etc. We heard every song we wanted to and none we didn't. Zero stress on our end. LOVED Love Junkies.

Jane Sent on 12/01/2017

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Jon was the perfect DJ for our wedding. He met with us multiple times to get an understanding of who we are and what we wanted, and also brought his own wisdom and knowledge to the equation, leading to an epic and electric 3+ hour dance party. This was confirmed by many of our guests who said it was the best wedding DJing they'd ever witnessed. He clarified every last detail with us and was completely professional. Literally nothing went wrong! I wish we could do the whole thing over again! Thank you, Jon!

Aaron Sent on 07/15/2017

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We couldn’t have asked for a better experience working with Jon. He listened to us, gave us useful/practical advice and was extremely responsive throughout the process. The dance floor was packed all night and compliments are still coming in about the music. He’s dynamic and did a great job of weaving different genres to keep all guests entertained as well as incorporating all of our must-play songs.

Late on the Thursday before our wedding, we wanted to make a change to the first dance song – not only did Jon accommodate this, but he sent us multiple edits to choose from. This was after he aptly pointed out a few weeks prior that another potential song had some lyrics that were maybe not the most appropriate for a first dance.

A few other positives worth noting:
-He’s actually mixing, cutting, etc. (been to a few weddings where DJ’s play songs start-to-finish and it is painful to watch)
-He liaised directly with the venue leading up to the date so we didn’t have to be a middle man
-His fee is fair and he is very transparent about everything he provides and needs (no surprises or last minute costs)

Kaity Sent on 07/07/2017

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Jon is an incredibly talented DJ and we were so lucky he was available for our wedding day! He made the entire planning process so seamless and fun. He provided worksheets for us to fill out and we were able to request a ton of songs and genres for our cocktail hour, dinner and reception. Jon really paid attention to our musical likes and dislikes and made sure the songs played at our wedding were exactly what we had in mind. He even worked with me the day before our wedding in editing down our wedding song to be the perfect cut! He was such a pleasure to work with at our wedding – music was exceptional! He really paid attention to the dance floor enthusiasm and catered to the vibe of the room when playing music. Our guests had a great time. I highly recommend the Love Junkies!

Shane Sent on 07/03/2017

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Jon was such a joy to work with. He was very well organized, offered some great suggestions and even helped us with getting the floorplan right to accommodate different age groups. He was the easiest and most professional of all our wedding vendors. Couldn't recommend him highly enough.

User3042474 Sent on 04/26/2017

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Jon was a pleasure to work with. We knew Jon was a perfect match from the very first time we met him. He listened to our requests and came up with a music list which perfectly suited our style. We also loved that he is a full-time DJ, so he knows what he is doing.

Sean Sent on 12/31/2016

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We imported Jon to our winter wedding in Lake Placid because we'd heard such great things about him. We weren't disappointed. Jon is able to strike an amazing balance between expressing our tastes in music with crowd-pleasers that aren't played-out. We were impressed with the work he did beforehand to hone in on our taste and had great recommendations and strategies to stitching together genres, songs, and moods. While his experience was overtly apparent, it's not formulaic or forced, but still personalized. It might be worth noting that some of the old timers were pleased with seamless incorporation of older music that appeased their tastes and nothing was at volumes that had them running for cover. We believe that the way Jon incorporated music into the night was a major contributor to our guests' comfort and enjoyment; it was understated when it needed to be, appealing and energetic when the time called for it. Jon also did a great job whittling our pick for a first dance down to a more manageable and appropriate 2 minute something second rendition. All in all we were super satisfied with how things went, I don't think we'd change a single thing. If my wife and I decide to get married again, we'll be looking Jon up again ;)

Stephen Sent on 12/31/2016

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Jon was outstanding and a pleasure to work with throughout our wedding planning and the event itself. He worked closely with my wife on the playlist, combined vinyl and digital seamlessly, and helped us structure our toasts and the flow of the evening in subtle ways that made it all come together. Jon was also just a very sweet, patient guy in the face of a big, complicated wedding -- we did cocktails, the ceremony, the dinner, and the reception in the same venue, and he planned and executed all of the music for each stage. He connected with the folks at the Gramercy Park Hotel, tested all of the equipment, and even created custom, extended versions of our processional and recessional to make certain we had enough time. Love Junkies made our wedding day fantastic, and we can't thank Jon Oliver enough for all of his help and kindness!

Samer Sent on 12/15/2016

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Jon was amazing. Came to meet us in our neighborhood, quickly understood our music preferences and the direction we wanted to go in, edited songs for us, and was always responsive and super easy to work with. When the wedding night came, he let the music do the talking, read the crowd perfectly, recorded the toasts (really nice touch), and really brought life to the party. He's a true professional and really good dude. We couldn't imagine finding a better DJ to keep our friends and family dancing. Thank you, Jon!!

Sam & Aysu

Josh Sent on 12/14/2016

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I highly recommend using Jon Oliver! He was very easy to coordinate with and worked with us to compile the playlist/genre of music for each part of the wedding/party. He is very responsible and responsive, setting up and running everything perfectly. Thanks Jon!

Kathryn Sent on 12/12/2016

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Jon is an incredible DJ and we were lucky to book him for our November wedding. He is the ultimate professional and it certainly showed at our wedding. From my first inquiry, Jon was extremely responsive and I totally trusted him and felt comfortable that the music was one key area we would not have to worry about. And Jon certainly delivered. He had the crowd dancing from the first song and left us wanting more at the end of the night. The music was perfect and appealed to the older and younger crowd without any of the typical (cheesy) wedding fare. The sound was perfect and he put a lot of thought into the setup. Our guests could hear every word of the speeches which, having been to many other weddings where that was not the case, made a huge difference. Jon also did the sound for our outdoor ceremony so our vows were audible even to friends in the very last row. All our family and friends raved about the music and how fun our wedding was which we owe to Jon. I can't recommend LoveJunkies highly enough.

Bethany Sent on 12/10/2016

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Jon is absolutely fantastic. So easy to work with and provided us with great guidance on putting together our music list. Jon had EVERY person up dancing. It was unbelievable to experience being on the dance floor with amazing music surrounded by all our family and friends. The whole night all our friends kept coming up to us complimenting us on the DJ and asking how we were able to get him. Jon also make the experience leading up to the wedding completely stress free. Thanks Jon!

Karli Sent on 12/08/2016

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Jon was recommended by our photographer and we were so happy to have found him! He takes this to the next level and works very hard to create a phenomenal blend of music. This was evident by the line up he chose and the dance party that continued all night. His meticulous nature of planning and surveys beforehand included genre selection from 1920s onwards... favorite songs, do not play songs and many other choices. We felt very comfortable letting him get to know us and what our family and friends would love. Everyone from the babies to the grannies were dancing (as the bride with gold reception high-tops this was important to me!). He was low key like my husband and I, restricted mike time and announcements and really just kept it smooth, tasteful and enjoyable. Top notch-- would love to have Jon around for any party ;)

Andre Sent on 12/08/2016

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We found Jon from a New York Magazine list, and pretty much as soon as we FaceTimed with him, we knew he was the one. Jon was incredibly easy to work with, very organized, and super responsive. There are so many things to worry about when planning a wedding, but if you go with Jon as your DJ, I promise that he will not be one of those things. We highly recommend him.

Ted Sent on 10/24/2016

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We were lucky enough to hear Jon DJ a friends' wedding in New York before planning our own, and thought he would be a great match! And he lived up to our expectations. The planning was easy with his spreadsheet and a number of helpful video consultation calls. Jon took our diverse musical ideas and put together a fantastic set which had everybody dancing and having a great time.

Jennifer Sent on 10/22/2016

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Jon was amazing to work with. We have no hesitation giving 5 stars each category. He was incredibly organized, offered helpful advice and listened carefully to our song preferences. We may or may not have had more opinions than most couples (ha) and he did a great job of blending our specific requests with his own good taste. As a result, the dance floor was packed the entire time. Finally, a representative anecdote - after the last song the guests chanted 'one more song' and a bridesmaid tried to bribe him to play for another hour. He remained professional throughout.

Thanks Jon!

Patrick Sent on 10/19/2016

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Jon has the BEST music knowledge in the world. He's also the most professional, accommodating and skilled DJ we could have ever asked for.

Thanks loads for making the day so awesome and giving everyone great vibes.
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Bill Sent on 08/20/2016

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We hired Jon for our wedding in June and he did a great job. From the moment you meet him you'll see that he is organized, thoughtful, and extremely knowledgeable about music. He also is very helpful in terms of planning and thinking about how things should work, which is extremely valuable if you're doing most of the planning for your wedding. He was exactly what we wanted from a DJ - he only goes on the mic when necessary, has a good sense of how to read the room, and mixes music together very well. Jon is very talented and an absolute pleasure to work with, so you should definitely hire him for your wedding.

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Jon is an amazing wedding DJ. He is both detail-oriented and creative. We knew we wanted a fun reception, but didn't know how to organize speeches, dances, and all the other moving pieces. We gave him our vision, and he was able to make everything flow smoothly. Since we planned this wedding from a distance, communication via email and FaceTime was paramount. Jon was constantly in contact through both media, and answered all our questions quickly. We would highly recommend him.

Michael Sent on 08/08/2016

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GREAT EXPERIENCE. GREAT DJ.
Jon DJed our wedding June 18, and we could not have asked for a better experience. We found Jon through a wedding we attended in October 2014. That night's dancing stuck out to us, and we immediately looked him up when it came time to plan our celebration.

We had several conversations with him (both on the phone and in person) in the months leading up to our wedding. Jon reached out to us with a editable google document, and had us pick the focal point songs (first dance, father-daughter, mother-son)as well as any and all songs we'd like to hear throughout the night. The template suggested naming a few songs for dinner, a few for family dancing, and a few for the later-night DANCING dancing. We listed waaaaaaay more. The most important, must-play songs were typed in bold, and the non-bold songs were suggestions and if they didn't specifically get played, he played songs with the same vibe.

For the special dance songs, we had a good discussion with Jon to work out some of the details. When we were deciding which song we wanted to play to get everybody to join us on the dancefloor, Jon pointed out our initial song took a little while to build energy, so we thought it over and picked another. That sort of active participation in the planning was very reassuring and very appreciated. In the end, I think we picked the perfect song for that particular moment in the evening. The edits he sent us for "our song" were perfect, and he sent multiple edits of most songs so we could choose.

The day of the ceremony went off without a hitch. All the preparation, google docs and phone calls paid off. The music was fantastic all evening, and Jon does most of his work in the background, keeping the focus on the couple and the celebration.

Laura Sent on 08/05/2016

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Jon is amazing! When we started planning our wedding, there were two things that were super important to us-- food and music. When we found Jon, we knew we were in good hands. He took the time to meet with us and really get a sense of what we were looking for (mostly soul and then contemporary dance tunes). He was thorough, flexible, and extremely professional. Everyone was on the dance floor, and at the end of the night, our friends started chanting "one more song!" which was very fun. We felt very safe with Jon, and we just knew that he was going to do his job and do it well. Whole-heartedly recommend him to any wedding couple, especially those who stray a bit from the mainstream wedding playlist.

Jane Sent on 07/25/2016

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We knew we wanted Jon at our wedding after we had so much fun at another wedding he DJ'd. We live in the UK so we Skype'd and emailed throughout the year. We made a Spotify playlist of songs we wanted to hear and Jon did an amazing job of putting dance sets together, the transitions and song choices were perfect. There was great energy all night! Everyone was dancing the whole time and they all told us they loved the music! Our wedding was amazing, we can't thank Jon enough for all of his talented work! Highly recommended.

Grace Sent on 07/14/2016

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If you want a party where people are going to be dancing, hire Love Junkies. It was literally one hit after another and we and our guests had the time of our lives.

Jon was great to work with leading up to the wedding, he takes your list of do play and do not play seriously. He listens to and contributes to the vibe you are trying to create. He also cut down both our first dance song and the father/daughter dance to a perfect edit.

The best part about Jon is his knowledge of music. From Motown to 90s hip hop Jon is an expert in it all. If you are also a music junkie, and music is important to your wedding experience, I don't think you are going to find a better DJ.

Now we just need to find another reason to have a party so we can hire Love Junkies again.

Therese Sent on 04/18/2016

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Do not think twice - hire Jon for your wedding!! He was an unbelievable help in making our wedding so amazing!! Seeing everyone literally rush the dance floor was one of the best parts of the night and he really kept the party going. To top it all off, he kept everyone on track through the speeches, first dance and parent dances, etc - it was SO helpful to have someone so organized!!

It was so so so great to work with Jon - he was professional from start to finish and always immediately responsive. We feel lucky to have found the perfect DJ for our wedding!!!

Nicole Sent on 12/30/2015

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We could not have been happier with Jon: he was thorough, professional, and at the end of the night- got every single person on the dance floor (which is saying a lot, considering we had a wedding of 35). If you have no idea what music to choose- Jon even suggested getting together pre-wedding to just listen to music and figure it out. My husband and I had pretty specific requests, and Jon checked off every box the day of the wedding. Amazing service, cool guy. I couldnt recommend him more!

Brooke Sent on 12/27/2015

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We are so happy we were able to have Jon DJ at our wedding. The wedding planning process can be really stressful and you thank your lucky stars for each vendor you find that is friendly and easy to work with. Jon was amazing from the get-go. Very friendly, easy-going, responsible, and responsive. We had a few meetings with Jon before the wedding day, and he really made it easy on us by offering to come out to our neighborhood to talk about music. Jon is very knowledgeable about music and about the flow of weddings in general, and was therefore able to offer us advice about timing of different types of music, toasts, etc. Jon kept the party going, and people happy and dancing. I definitely recommend him!

Emily Sent on 12/26/2015

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Jon was absolutely incredible to work with. From our initial correspondence, he was friendly, very punctual, and professional. After we established that he was available on our wedding date, we scheduled an in-person meeting (he was very flexible, came downtown to meet us in our neighborhood) and treated us to coffee while we got to know each other and talk music, style, vision, etc. We immediately felt comfortable with him and quickly realized his deep love for music and approach to DJing as an art form. The following day, we signed the contract and soon after Jon sent us a comprehensive Google spreadsheet that we used over the course of 10 months to map out our music setlist for the entire wedding (it was awesome to have the spreadsheet via Google so that we could communicate and collaborate in real time). Two weeks before the wedding, Jon came over to our apartment to go over the spreadsheet, top to bottom, taking notes about special requests, and making sure he had the names of all family members correct. He mentioned that couples often shorten the first dance, Mother/Son and Father/Daughter songs and he had edits of all of our songs within 48 hours (and 3 subsequent edits of our first dance song, he worked with us until it was just right). On the day of the wedding, Jon arrived early, was set up and ready to go with time to spare. He had the perfect amount of presence on the mic and, most importantly, kept the dance floor full the entire night (from 5 year-old nephews to grandparents). It was quickly evident that Jon has a knack for reading a crowd and playing an excellent range of music that makes people want to get up and dance (and stay dancing). We can't say enough about Jon, his professionalism, cool vibe, and services. He is a very special DJ and we're so happy we had him as a part of our special day!

Miranda Sent on 12/07/2015

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We are so happy we booked Jon of Love Junkies to DJ our wedding. We wanted a casual but lively party and he delivered exactly what we were looking for. We worked with him on a spreadsheet of what we hoped for and met with him a couple of times, and from that he was able to create a party that was perfectly timed and totally appropriate for us. It was also important to us that we avoided cheese-y nonsense and he is not that type of DJ at all--totally laid back dude, really professional, stays off the mic unless you need him to announce things, and someone you feel totally comfortable handling what is arguably the most important part of the wedding. Our guests danced all night and everyone commented that our music was awesome. Best wedding decision!

Alexander Sent on 12/07/2015

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With all the planning that goes into a wedding, it's hard to appreciate how much having good music goes toward having a good wedding. I know for sure that my wedding would not have been the party it was (and it was a party in a major way) without Love Junkies leading us that way. I and most of my guests spent the majority of our time on the dance floor.

In the months before the day, Jon was very helpful in getting us to define what kind of experience we wanted to create for our guests. This in turn helped us with the vision we had for our wedding, the effort of thinking of music influencing all the others. He was affable and professional and remained so at the wedding.

Bonus. There were some sound system issues at our venue that the venue was not prepared to deal with. Jon was unflappable, quickly fixing them, disaster averted.

All in all, I highly recommend Love Junkies.

Mary Sent on 12/04/2015

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Jon was fantastic and we highly recommend him. He listened to what we wanted and met every expectation. Our party was a bit of challenge in terms of striking the right balance with the music (we had a cocktail party to celebrate our marriage and wanted an upbeat vibe that didn't cross to far into dance music) and he immediately understood what we needed.

Dana Sent on 11/22/2015

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Jon was SO incredible at our wedding. I am very type A and an actor with strong opinions on music, and I asked for quite a lot. I handed him a laundry list of songs to use and he somehow made all these different genres and types of music work together seamlessly. Nobody stopped dancing. To please a combination of musical theater actors, Brooklynites deep into the music scene AND our older relatives is truly a feat that should not be underestimated. Afterwards, numerous people complimented the playlist and asked me for it. Additionally, he is kind, responsive over email and extremely professional and easy to work with. There is so much to worry about as a bride, hire Jon so you can cross music off your list and not worry about people having a great time.

Sarah Sent on 11/15/2015

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Jon was absolutely fantastic! All our guests kept coming up to us and remarking how great the DJ was but that was something we knew would happen after hearing him spin a few months before hand. Not only is Jon an amazing DJ who had us all on our feet all night but he is extremely responsive, organized and professional. Having never been to our venue before he went a few months before hand to check it out and get a lay of the land which we greatly appreciated. He also sent us a spreadsheet to help us better convey to him our taste in music and followed up with a call the week before the wedding to make sure we were all on the same page. Both my husband and I couldn't be happier with our decision to go with Jon.

Lauren Sent on 11/13/2015

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Jon is the absolute BEST! It was such a pleasure to work from beginning to end. He was so easy to work with, extremely professional and patient and super organized. He just gets it...

We loved everything about our wedding night, especially the music! Jon played everything from our favorite motown to Lauryn Hill and The Strokes. He's able to feel the crowd and just knows what to play next. It was incredible and everyone had an amazing time dancing - truly, couldn’t have been better! I would recommend Jon to anyone looking for a really amazing wedding DJ and I know everyone who was at our wedding would agree!

THANKS AGAIN, JON!
Lauren & Leigh

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Jon was absolutely incredible at our wedding. The playlist was perfect and everyone is still talking about how it was one of the best wedding dance parties ever. Jon was also very flexible with our request to have him also spin some of our personal vinyl collection during the dinner party (which was held in a separate room from the subsequent dance party). He was totally cool with this even without too much prep. We basically handed him a stack of 10 records the day of and said do whatever you want. Everyone loved the selection and ambiance of the dinner and it was perfect mix for the mood. He even went out of his way at 3 in the morning to make sure the records were returned back to us - which is a hilarious story in itself! But also importantly planning with Jon was also very easy, professional and collaborative. There was absolutely no wedding stress involved with Jon and I would recommend him to anyone who has good taste in and likes to dance to soul, hip hop, R&B, and even talking heads...

Stephanie Sent on 09/05/2015

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We chose Jon Oliver (Love Junkies NYC) for our wedding and our experience was UNFORGETTABLE! Jon was absolutely AMAZING to work with. He is professional, highly organized, extremely sophisticated with an artistic feel for music and at the same time down to earth and approachable.
You can tell immediately that he really knows his field extremely well. He is aware and sensitive to all types of cultural and religious backgrounds and wonderfully responsive and knowledgeable having worked with many different types of couples and wedding crowds. He guided us throughout our wedding planning process and was an exceptionally helpful resource in creating a song list, structuring the evening and troubleshooting potential pitfalls.

My bridesmaids had planned a slide show with music and unfortunately our venue was not very helpful at assisting them to plan their presentation. Jon jumped in immediately – explaining how the audio set up should be, running their slides before the reception and making sure everything was perfect.

He had an extremely good feel for our crowd and knew exactly when to play the right tracks that people would love. There was not a single awkward moment all night and people were on the dance floor until the evening was over. Jon made the transitions between segments incredibly smooth so that nobody noticed them. We received a ton of compliments throughout the night on how “the DJ is really killing it!” and we could not have been happier with that!! We would chose Jon Oliver anytime again in a heartbeat and highly recommend him to any couple looking for an expert!!

THANK YOU JON!!!!
Stephanie & Daniele

Marisa Sent on 07/27/2015

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We witnessed Jon's work at a friend's wedding and we knew he would be the right DJ for us. We’ve been to countless weddings with DJs who try to steal the show with stand-up comedy and laser beam light shows. Jon is the complete opposite of that, which was exactly what we were looking for. His minimal equipment, casual demeanor, and strong knowledge of music were perfect for us. Jon was great to work with, very flexible and responsive. On the day of the wedding, he was well-prepared and read the crowd beautifully to keep the party going. We highly recommend Love Junkies NYC!

Tarik Sent on 05/11/2015

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If you want to throw a dance party during your wedding, then Jon is your guy. We had a hundred sweating people dancing their faces off for over two hours straight because Jon absolutely killed it. Seriously, we cannot recommend him highly enough. Outside of his perfect performance on the day, he was a joy to work with, incredibly nice and courteous, and highly prepared.

Anne Sent on 12/16/2014

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Jon was a great DJ and really worked with us to figure out a direction for our reception music. My husband and I really have eclectic taste in music, but Jon was able to gauge our likes and dislikes and provide music that we, and our whole party, really liked and could groove to. Jon's playing style is effective, he doesn't let a song drag and he modifies to the mood of the crowd. He also accommodated a couple of special requests ahead of time and fit in some punjabi mc music, too, at the request of a bridesmaid. Everyone was telling us the music was awesome. Made for great photography shots too, you can easily tell people had a blast on the dance floor! I had also told Jon that our families, the older generation guests, will very likely not dance. However, the music was so good that all my aunts and uncles were dancing too! I really recommend Jon. He knows what he's doing and does it really well!

Lauren Sent on 12/15/2014

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We knew that Music was going to be the most important piece of our wedding, and there was no question that Jon was the right DJ for us... my husband and I have very different taste in music, and jon was able to create a playlist for each chapter of the wedding (pre ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, after party) that perfectly suited us both! His unique blend of old school classics with mashups of modern hip hop/rock/Motown had everyone on the dance floor the entire night! We've been asked multiple times by friends for his contact information so they can book him for their weddings.. We are so grateful to Jon for creating the perfect vibe and making our wedding unforgettable..

Elena Sent on 11/13/2014

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Planning the music with Jon Oliver was the highlight of my wedding preparations. He and I had several conversations, despite me living overseas, in order to plan for the best dance party ever. He was so easy and flexible to work with, and we even traded ideas over Spotify as the date got closer. He listened and worked to incorporate all of my ideas while also bringing his significant experience and excellent taste into the planning process.

For the date of the wedding, Jon was on it. He came fully prepared, coordinated with my wedding planner in advance to make sure everything was set, and was super easy going. The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all went off without a hitch. People danced all night, and everything was perfect.

I can't thank Jon enough for all of the work he put in to making our wedding the most fun possible. While I don't plan to getting married again any time soon (!!), I hope to find an excuse to work with him again.

THANK YOU JON!!!

Ashlee Sent on 10/13/2014

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Jon was a great wedding DJ! He moved his vacation plans when our DJ friend decided it was too much last minute

He was immediately responsive and had great communication. He arrived at the venue super early and played the set exactly as we wanted all while giving us great feedback about our list and songs.

I can't recommend him enough!

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Jon is the best! Everyone raved about the music at our wedding and we were dancing until well past the event ended. No one wanted to leave the dance floor.
Throughout the planning process, Jon provided great ideas, was well-organized and very easy contact. He thought of so many little details that we would have overlooked if it weren't for his input. Also, he has a great disposition and was just so lovely to get to know. We were thrilled to have Jon as our DJ.

Theresa Sent on 07/06/2014

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When we were looking for our DJ we wanted someone who would appreciate our music preference and actually play it, and not just play the top 40 hits because they are popular. There is plenty of popular music out there that is not auto tuned. Our favorite aspect of Jon's style was that he brought actual vinyl records which we thought added a really special touch to the authenticity of the great music we wanted played. Our guests were dancing all night long and the songs were appreciated by all generations.

As far as Jon's professionalism, you can't get much better. He was easy to communicate with from beginning to end and he made sure he was well prepared going into the event. He gave us a music worksheet to fill out (and actually stuck to it!) and coordinated with our caterer in advance to make sure he had all the necessary set up ready to go. Night of, he was extremely prepared and I felt he read the room perfectly to keep the crowd on their feet.

Overall, if you really are particular about the type of music you want played, and are looking to avoid the cookie cutter DJ services out there, then Jon Oliver & Love Junkies is the place to go!

Karen Sent on 06/06/2014

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Jon was the perfect wedding DJ — he knew exactly how to cater to our music tastes and was extremely professional to work with. He responded to emails quickly, was extremely organized and reliable, and made planning the wedding that much easier. All the wedding guests commented on how great the music was! Everyone danced all night long, and I would recommend Jon to anyone looking for an awesome wedding DJ!

Rebecca Sent on 05/28/2014

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Jon was so great to work with through all aspects of wedding planning and on the day of our wedding! We met a couple times prior to the wedding day, including the week before, at our venue, to walk through how everything would play out. This was SO helpful and ensured that we were all on the same page (us, Jon, wedding planner, caterer, venue). Jon really wanted to get an idea of our style of music and what we did/didn't want played that night, which I really appreciated. On the day of our wedding, Jon arrived on time and without trouble (probably the only vendor that didn't have a problem finding our venue), and set up quickly without being noticed. We were so, so pleased with the music and Jon's run of show during our wedding. There was a great mix of genre's and Jon was able to read the crowd well and changed up songs as needed. Also, Jon worked really well with my wedding planner to make sure everything went exactly how we discussed in the days prior. Thanks to Jon, I had such a great time at my wedding and all of our guests did as well!

Emma Sent on 05/13/2014

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I have nothing but good things to say about Love Junkies and owner, Jon Oliver. My husband and I knew right from the start that we wanted him to DJ our wedding after hearing him at our best friend's wedding last June. From first contact to last contact, Jon was a pleasure to work with. His style was similar to ours, so this helped make for a seamless music collection. We discussed music selection and "must plays" a couple of months prior. It was so cool to hear the songs we chose amongst all of the wedding chaos. Not only did Jon follow through with what we discussed, but the timing of each song was perfect. He started off with music more suited towards our older crowd, but still familiar and upbeat songs that my friends and young crowd could dance to. Later on in the night, Jon played 90's music and more recent pop. Jon edited songs that needed to be shortened perfectly and faded out music at appropraite times. Jon also catered to the mood of the crowd. We were lucky to have a full dance floor all night, which made for an awesome party.

If I could do it all over again, I would chose Love Junkies every time. If you give Jon an idea of what you want, trust him to do his job. No need to control every detail with this guy. He's a pro and has true talent. Highly, highly, highly, recommended.

Marisa Sent on 03/17/2014

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We had an amazing experience working with Jon. We met and spoke multiple times before our wedding and he was incredibly responsive and communicative. He is incredibly low-stress, which is a dream when you are planning a wedding. He gave us exactly the guidance we needed to have the perfect music. Jon played during our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Our guests were dancing the entire time, and so were we!

So many of our guests asked about him and now in fact, one couple we know and love are having him DJ their wedding, and a second recently asked for his info. Jon was an integral part of our wedding, and we have recommended him to our closest friends.

Marc Sent on 02/18/2014

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Here's what you need to know about Jon:
- He played exactly the music we requested and didn't play any "do-not-plays",
- He played at the perfect volume (not too loud to talk but loud enough to want to dance)
- He "read the room" perfectly and always played music that fit the mood of the party,
- He only made announcements at our request and otherwise avoided the microphone,
- His setup was tasteful and clean with no gaudy lights or self-promoting,
- He emailed with us before the wedding to get every detail correct,
- He worked with the people at the wedding venue weeks in advance to integrate with their AV system,
- He collaborated with us well, making suggestions we didn't think of, and gently pointing out things that wouldn't work well.

Jon's combination of smarts and Zen calm are perfect for dealing with a stressed-out couple planning a wedding. His professionalism and confidence set us at ease and freed us up to worry about other details.

Everyone had an amazing time dancing the night away, in large part because Jon was so fantastic. Many of our friends went out of their way to tell us how awesome he was.

We can't recommend him highly enough!

Matthew Sent on 12/11/2013

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We felt beyond lucky to have had Jon help set the mood of our dream wedding via his music. Our guests started the questioning about the great music they were hearing as early as the cocktail hour!

Jon played all the music we wanted to hear and all the music we didn't know we wanted to hear until he played it!

Music is extremely important to both of us, and without Jon's presence at our wedding, it would not have been the memorable experience that it was. He played such great music that we were all so bummed out when we had run out of time! He is a truly a consummate professional.

I feel that I can say with certainty that you will be in good hands when you choose to have Jon as your DJ for whatever event you are planning!

I cannot recommend his services enough!

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We are so grateful that we found Jon for our wedding, I can't imagine anyone else filling his shoes. When we started looking for a wedding DJ, the only thing we knew for sure was that we didn't want a "wedding DJ." Jon really took the time to work with us to reach an understanding of what we were hoping for and then delivered in spades. He tracked down and mixed a pretty uncommon song for our first dance on request and was a total pro on our wedding day. Though we had asked him not to make any introductions at the reception, we changed our minds at the last minute and he simply took the cues from the reception staff and performed flawlessly. He got everyone moving right after dinner and nobody, grandparents included, took their seats for the rest of the night. He is a real music connoisseur and a master of reading the crowd. You will not regret hiring him.

Alison Sent on 12/06/2013

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Jon was the consummate professional - he quickly responded to our questions, offered valuable insight into the process of picking music, and was very collaborative. We were married in Newport, RI and wanted to incorporate live recordings from the Newport Jazz Festival from the 50s in our dinner to coincide with our Vintage Newport theme. That was our only request. Jon accommodated that request and kept the dance floor full for the rest of the evening with his own selection of music. It was perfect - we couldn't have been happier with our choice in DJ and highly recommend Jon Oliver to others (be it those in NY or elsewhere as he traveled to RI for us).

Jorge Sent on 11/20/2013

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Jon was fantastic to work with. He was always willing to talk to us about our specific needs. He worked with a venue that was at times challenging, but was always willing to work around any logistical issues. He was promptly on time for our walkthrough and even rode a cool motorcycle to get there. On top of the logistical, the man has good taste. He was working with a half puerto rican/half West Virginian group and people were dancing from the first song. Plus, he played everything we asked him to. Hire the man.

Jenny Sent on 07/27/2013

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Jon is amazing! I am still hearing rave reviews from my guests about how awesome the music was. Jon is super-organized,responsive, has amazing taste in music, and knows how to read a crowd! I wish I could hire him over and over again.

Maureen Sent on 05/31/2013

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I would highly recommend Love Junkies for a wedding DJ. Jon did a fantastic job and had a big, enthusiastic crowd up on the dance floor for the entire reception. I received many rave reviews from our guests. He played a great mixture of old school and contemporary songs and did a great job of reading the crowd to influence his playlist.

In addition, Jon was professional and responsive over email and was very open to our requests. Thanks Jon!

Ravi Sent on 05/29/2013

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I have nothing but the highest praise for my experience dealing with Jon Oliver of Love Junkies. From the very start, my fiancee and I just felt a sense of confidence that he would be easy to work with and a talented DJ. He was always proactive, going to the venue on his own to check out the sound requirements, and offering to coordinate with other vendors, e.g. our band and wedding planner. He responded quickly to my emails and questions. And of course the music was terrific. I got a lot of more unusual choices from his website, and he provided a lot of guidance in trying to figure out what the crowd would appreciate. And he proved right - our guests loved the blend of soulful music and popular tunes. Hopefully we won't be hiring Jon for any more weddings of our own, but I look forward to seeing him DJ in the future. Thanks Jon!

Teresa Sent on 11/25/2012

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We wanted a DJ for our wedding who was not specifically a wedding DJ, which in our experience tended to play too much to a formula or was typically “cheesy”. So we identified someone, but they fell through 3 weeks before the wedding! We found Love Junkies and decided to reach out after reading their interview on the Martha Stewart Weddings website, which gave us a good sense of their personalities and approach. Erica met with us promptly and was very warm, positive, collaborative, professional, and organized. She walked us through the specific input she needed from us to understand what we wanted. Our venue also provided a challenge in that our ceremony, dinner, and reception were on separate floors and did not allow a lot of setup time on the day. She mic'ed the ceremony, did the sound check with the vocalist for our first dance, and did the music for the ceremony, dinner, and dancing, so it seemed she was in multiple places at once but made it all happen seamlessly. She also did some announcing during the dancing in a natural and comfortable way, not a cheesy-wedding-DJ way. We were so happy with the music and many of our guests made a point of telling us afterwards specifically how good the DJ was. She had a very personal touch when working with us, and it was obvious to us that she loves what she does. We feel so lucky to have been put in touch with Erica and highly recommend!

Natasha Sent on 11/06/2012

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We feel so fortunate to have worked with Jon Oliver from Love Junkies! Jon listened closely to what we wanted and he has impeccable taste. He is a true music lover with an incredible collection. We wanted our wedding to have a 1920'3/1930's vintage vibe but also wanted contemporary soulful music for the dance floor. Jon balanced these things perfectly! He was on time, extremely professional, and is just a lovely person. We couldn't have been happier with his work! Our guests loved the music and everyone had a blast on the dance floor. If you want to avoid the cookie cutter, cheesy wedding DJ get in touch with Love Junkies! Thank you for your amazing work Jon!

Eden Sent on 12/15/2014

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Jon Oliver of LoveJunkies is great! He welcomed us into his home for a face to face meeting to go over our musical preferences. He really made us feel comfortable in what can be a crazy time; he made sure that he understood what we wanted for the evening. We got so many compliments from our guests about Jon that night, and for many weeks to follow. Guests of all ages were on the floor ALL NIGHT!

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Love Junkies NYC is amazing!!!! Jon Oliver DJ'd our wedding and we couldn't have asked for a better job. He played every song we requested, none that we hated, and segued from slow jams to party music seamlessly. He listened to every single request, and didn't interrupt the party to talk like DJs sometimes do. He also checked with me before playing songs that guests requested, which I really appreciated. I wish i could get married every year just to keep partying with Love Junkies!
- Rosa, 6/1/13

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Ben knows exactly how to DJ the perfect wedding

Ben was fantastic to work with from the moment we met him through the final note he DJ'd at our wedding. My wife and I appreciated how collaborative the experience was and how capable Ben was of running with our desired musical concept. We were confident we'd get the kind of musical experience we were seeking and Ben still exceeded those expectations. Put plainly, the party was a major hit — and the music was a huge reason why. Ben expertly played just what the room needed at all times and not once did we stop and think, "Nah, we need the next song." Stellar performance throughout the night led by someone who was an absolute pleasure to work with. Highly recommend. 5 stars. A+. All of it.

Thank you, Ben!

Robert Sent on 12/04/2015

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Jon was an excellent DJ, and I could not recommend him highly enough. He was laid back (important during those stressful times), but exceptionally professional, and he was exceptionally careful in ensuring that he put together a play-list in line with our wishes. After the wedding a large number of the guests singled out the DJ as one of the highlights of the day (I guess the wedding speeches did not not quite hit the spot ), and, if I ever get married again, I would definitely go with him again! ;0)

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