MARQUEE ARTISTS Reviews
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Max M. Sent on 09/12/2023Kelton is the man
Kelton is a supreme DJ master and he will make your event amazing and memorable. Kelton had his finger on the pulse of my brother's wedding and kept the guests engaged and dancing the whole night. He also expertly ensured the playlist reflected the bride and groom's taste and personality throughout. He was flexible, super easy to work with, clear about everything, and made sure every part of the evening sounded great. It's clear Kelton is a fantastic listener, a talented wedding crowd mind reader, and committed to making the evening special in exactly the way the bride, groom, and guests want. -
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Jennifer Sent on 12/01/2022Loved our wedding DJ!
We booked Marquee Artists after attending a friend's wedding and we were so happy to have Gemma as our DJ. She was organized, communicative, and excited for our event, which made us even more excited. She was also able to coordinate two musicians on contract for live music during the cocktail hour. Gemma had a really helpful spreadsheet we could use for choosing music for the reception and keeping track of the special moment songs (first dances, ceremony songs, entrance songs, etc). She did a wonderful job incorporating our ideas and specific song requests but we trusted her completely to keep the flow of the evening going with the music. It was also so wonderful to see her fully enjoying her self behind her set up - dancing and even taking some videos of the dance floor she was kind enough to send me later. We got so many compliments from our guests on her behalf, I can't recommend her enough! -
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Sean Sent on 05/21/2022Trevor Brough the Party
Our dance party was bumping from the moment it opened until close! Trevor did an amazing job of getting everyone moving and keeping them there all night. He was communicative from the beginning and helped us think through the process. We and our friends like some of the non-traditional wedding music: we did a soul cocktail hour, had an indie-slanted dance party (with plenty of '80s and '90s dance tracks), and Trevor made it all work perfectly with some really smooth transitions. We prepared a Spotify playlist of some of our favorite songs and he weaved them in and even found some really cool dance versions that we didn't know of. He can really do it all! We also had a strict "No" list, which he kept to even though some guests kept asking for them. We'd highly recommend, no matter what type of vibe you're looking for! -
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Amy C. Sent on 11/14/2021DJ Kelton was great!
We worked with Kelton through Marquee Artists for our October 2021 wedding. He was super flexible and easy to work with. He had to dig deep to get some of our guests onto the dancefloor, but he got everyone out there. People were dancing that we didn't think knew how. He played a great mix of music, and provided us with great resources in advance so we could point him in the direction we wanted. Honestly, the resources he provided for us helped us create the overall timeline for the day. The photo booth was also a hit! Throughout planning and the event itself, Kelton was friendly, professional, and easy to work with. The bonus was that we feel like we got a great value for the service. The pricing was transparent from the get-go, which helped a lot. We would highly recommend working with Kelton through Marquee Artists for your event! -
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Anna Sent on 11/03/2021Incredible!
Kelton was such a great choice. He was communicative throughout the entire process (which is not always a given) and really understood the vibe we were going for. It was a small wedding, but he kept people on the dance floor. We had a lot of musically-inclined guests - musicians, musical theater actors, band members, the daughter of a wedding DJ - and everyone adored Kelton and particularly noted his seamless transitions between songs. We gave him playlists with way too many options, but he chose all the best ones to get a good mix of genres and styles. He also brought a photobooth that was a huge hit and provided beautiful uplighting to warm up the space. 100% recommend him! -
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Olivia Sent on 11/02/2021Favorite Wedding Vendor
Kelton was one of our very favorite vendors to work with for our wedding- not only was he responsive and fun in the lead-up (thinking of little things with the spacing and order of events on our timeline that we didn't even think of) but he also went above and beyond for us on the wedding day. Kelton mixed two versions of our first dance song so that we could kick off the dance party with a DJ set of our own, and then kept it going all night long. Would 100% recommend Kelton and Marquee Artists to anyone! -
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Alexis Sent on 10/22/2021DJ Kelton brought the party!
Going into my wedding planning process, I knew that our crowd would skew older and probably not be too into dancing. This was a bummer for me as I love music and dancing! We also were blending two cultures (Hispanic and Russian) as well as an eclectic taste in music, so I was concerned that a DJ wouldn't be able to smoothly transition between all these "vibes". When I met with Kelton to discuss our wedding and these situations, he was so positive and reassuring that it made me feel a lot better. We stayed in touch over the months between the initial booking and the wedding, and he was always SO helpful and detail-oriented that it even helped other parts of the wedding schedule!
On the big day, he arrived right on time and ready to go. He worked flawlessly with my venue and the officiant to make sure all the cues, announcements, etc were correct and timely. The ceremony went off without a hitch, but the reception was even better! Kelton managed to get EVERYONE - even our 65+ year old crowd - on their feet!! We had a huge variety of music, so there was really something for everyone. It was everything I dreamed of, made possible by Kelton's DJ skills and experience. Can't recommend him enough for your event! -
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Alex Sent on 08/27/2021Awesome DJ for my wedding!
Kelton has been awesome to work with for my wedding. After seeing him working at a friend’s wedding, my fiancée and I knew we wanted to hire him for ours. He did a great job with his music selection, reading the crowd, and coordinating major events like the speeches and cake cutting. He also offers some cool lighting options that are worth checking out!
Kelton is extremely friendly, responsive, and organized. He has always responded to our messages quickly when we have questions. He set up custom shared Google sheets to keep track of music preferences and the event timeline. When our wedding had to be postponed because of coronavirus restrictions, Kelton made it hassle-free to switch to a new date.
My fiancée and I both highly recommend Kelton! -
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Karena Sent on 09/01/2020Flexible and professional
We hired Kelton to DJ our wedding and gave him the full picture of everything we wanted— hyped introduction, packed dance floor, etc. Then COVID-19 happened and everything changed. We could not longer have the packed dance floor, so Kelton had to adapt his music and he did. He worked with us to create a fun atmosphere that was more focused on hanging out and having fun then a rave style dance party. He did a great job with our ceremony, making sure everyone could hear and all the mics were placed appropriately. And he was great with helping us time introductions and first dances. We highly recommend Kelton at Marquee Artists! -
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Carolyn Sent on 03/16/2020Super helpful and communicative thus far!
We hired Marquee Artists for our end-of-March wedding, which we just had to postpone due to the coronavirus outbreak. Up to now, we've had a wonderful experience with Kelton Higgins. In planning, Kelton has been super detail-oriented and communicative, and we were confident we were in good hands thanks to the very detailed google spreadsheet he uses to get every last detail about what we want for our cocktail hour and reception! We enjoyed picking the songs we want to play and speaking with Kelton on a planning phone call. When we decided to postpone our reception for health and safety reasons, we reached out to Kelton and he couldn't have been more understanding and helpful. He is working with us to move our deposits to a future date or provide a refund if our schedules don't align, which is much appreciated! In this time of great uncertainty and stress, working with Marquee Artists and Kelton has been one thing we didn't need to worry about, and for that we are eternally grateful! -
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Christina Sent on 01/21/2020The BEST of the best!!
“HIRE KELTON. HIRE HIM TODAY.” That is exactly what one of my friends said when we realized that the DJ we were considering for our special day (on 12/15/2019) was the same one she and her husband worked with for their wedding! And that’s what I now say to any engaged couples looking for someone who is the perfect combination of professional, organized, and fun. I’ll even break it down for you:
PROFESSIONAL: With two weeks to go, we unexpectedly had to change our game plan for the ceremony music, due to a logistical snag with some musician friends who gifted us their talent for the cocktail hour. Kelton didn’t bat an eye and swooped right in, gathering all the music we needed, which included a 19th century Scottish song not very well known on this side of the pond. He even nailed every single pronunciation of every name, asking to have them sent by voice memo so he could honor everyone accurately. Also, during our Father/Daughter dance, my dad got so emotional that he couldn’t go on for much longer, and as soon as I caught Kelton’s eye, he knew EXACTLY what that meant and slowly faded down the song to wrap things up. Now THAT is attention to detail! So incredibly thoughtful.
ORGANIZED: Kelton’s incredible spreadsheet that outlines everything down to the minute, his constant availability in the months leading up to the wedding, and his immense expertise all made it possible for us to focus on the most important parts of the day: getting married and having fun! His AV setup for the ceremony was also perfect for what we needed on the riser, and something we didn’t even think about twice once he and our venue coordinator connected to schedule his walkthrough and setup.
FUN: Kelton was seriously one of the best parts of our wedding day! Not only did we have a blast and got to enjoy our celebration, but MANY of our guests made a point of letting us know just how excellent Kelton was in his song choices, well-timed announcements, and ability to read the crowd. We had a SUNDAY BRUNCH wedding, and yet could not keep people off the dance floor, that’s how good Kelton is!!! On top of being an amazing DJ, Kelton is also a really, REALLY great guy. By the end of the night, Kelton even danced with our guests during the final song, which everyone absolutely loved.
So, starting where I began: when it comes to Kelton Higgins, HIRE HIM TODAY. And to Kelton: thank you for building the soundtrack of our love story, and for making our marriage something not only felt and seen, but also heard! -
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Natasha Sent on 10/21/2019best. dj. ever!
From the beginning, our primary goal for our wedding was for it to feel like one big party. A crucial part of any party is the music and Kelton knocked it out of the park! We had some complicated requests with different songs played at set times and incorporating both Brazilian and Indian music to reflect my husband and I's cultural backgrounds. Kelton handled all our requests perfectly, we got a ton of compliments on the music and the dance floor was packed all night long. Kelton was responsive, easy going and a pleasure to work with from start to finish. I'd enthusiastically recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ! -
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Gloria Sent on 10/01/2019Wonderful! Kelton does not disappoint!
Kelton did exactly what he promised he would do. He delivered excellent music choices, managed on-the-spot changes when the bridal and grooms party decided they wanted their own entrances, took everyone’s request without question, provided up-lights last minute, made a monogram for us, and somehow became the MC for the night when ours went missing. Super professional. Called two nights before the wedding to confirm everything and answers all my questions when I had no idea what they meant. Overall, highly recommended. You will not be disappointed. -
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Stephen Sent on 09/27/2019Accommodating and fun
Kelton was very accommodating. We shared a very specific list of music, and he made it work. When we made a last minute audible, Kelton was able to get the right songs playing and everyone on the dance floor. Much more cost effective than a band, and just as fun! -
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Nik H. Sent on 05/14/2019Kelton, Kelton, Kelton
I'm not sure what are the appropriate words to properly describe how we feel about Kelton, but one that immediately comes to mind is AMAZING! Everyone had such a great time at our wedding and they are still talking about how good he was, the dance floor was occupied for hours. Kelton blended in quite well with everyone and if you didn't know who he was, you would think he was long time friend. He read the crowd really well and picked music that kept the dance floor busy, we had a really good workout.
Kelton was so responsive and easy going throughout the entire process. We loved that he never judged our music tastes, he was totally about us and what we wanted and made sure that we got what we truly dreamed about.
I cannot recommend Kelton enough and if we ever are in need of a DJ this is the person we would work with without question. -
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Emma Sent on 07/25/2014We are so glad we booked Marquee Artists for our wedding reception! During planning, the DJ was the most important vendor to us because we really wanted our reception to be a blast and we wanted the dance floor to be packed all night - Bobby Jae absolutely delivered on that! He was professional and easy to communicate with from the first meeting and he made the process of selecting music easy and not stressful. He and emcee Kris did an absolutely fantastic job at our wedding and we are so, so glad we signed with them! -
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Gabrielle Sent on 05/11/2014We had the pleasure of working with Bobby Jae. He was so fun at our wedding and all of our guests had a blast! Everyone was on the dance floor the whole evening, which was fantastic. We had a wide range of ages and had to accommodate to the "older" folks (typical rumba, chacha, viet/french music) but were able to have the younger guests up on their feet, as well! Even the most senior of guests (think ages 75+) were getting their groove on! Bobby was helpful through the process and did his absolute best to capture the kind of mood we were going for.
The hubby and I kind of struggled with pinpointing what kind of music we really wanted played at the wedding. Bobby was helpful with suggesting and trying to dig out of us the kind of vibe we were feeling. Definitely think about the kinds of music and artists you want played! It's a lot harder than we thought it would be!
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