Northeast Event Design Reviews
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Rebecca Sent on 11/12/2023DJ Greg will have you dancing the night away in style
One of the hardest choices we had to make was the DJ, not having seen anyone perform. Greg's easy, but professional manner set us right at ease. he really understands that music sets the tone of the whole event. If there is any part of our wedding that could have been on autopilot, it would have been Greg. He set the entire tone - had a surprise screen on his booth (which took up almost no space) with our names and the wedding date. later in the night, it played portions of old music videos for songs and all the pictures from the selfie booth. you absolutely have to do the selfie booth - was the biggest hit of the night. He did not miss one of our "must plays" (you do have to have reasonable list so he can manage the crowd energy without a 50 song playlist of your own - for that you don't need a DJ). He was also present when needed but faded into the proceedings in a way that let our friends and family shine. He walked us through all our preferences (we had a few quirks with no parents on one side etc). Hire him and just let him do his job and I guarantee you - you will be thrilled. wish i had another night to dance all night with him mixing it up! -
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Peter Sent on 05/27/2023Could not Recommend More Highly
I legitimately could not recommend Danny DeBruin and Northeast Event Design more highly. Music and atmosphere was one of the parts of my wife and I's wedding that we most wanted to get right. Thank goodness we found Northeast Event Design who absolutely delivered as the DJ/MC for the evening.
Danny truly cares about his work and makes the effort to understand the couple he's working with to create the atmosphere they want through music. Danny worked with me in the months leading up to the wedding to create a thoughtful playlist for each stage of our day/evening. He was extremely considerate of all of our must-plays and also took a *perfect* degree of artistic license to fill out the rest of the evening with exactly the right vibe for the right times. Our ceremony music had exactly the right level of seriousness and upbeat gravitas, while the reception was a blast that got all of our guests - old and young - on their feet. He was extremely communicative throughout the planning cycle, he nailed the musical timing for everything during our ceremony, and he was a great MC who helped announce the different stages of the night and kept things on schedule.
We were blessed to have a special day across the board, but the universal piece of feedback we got from guests was how excellent the music and dance floor was. Danny was everything we could have hoped for in a DJ/MC and I could not recommend him more highly. -
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Shayna Sent on 05/26/2023I cannot recommend Northeast Event Design enough!!!
I cannot recommend Northeast Event Design and Danny Debruin enough. Danny went above and beyond in EVERY aspect. He was extremely responsive, helpful, and kind during the planning process, present and professional during the wedding day, and was truly one of the biggest reasons why the day of ran smoothly as it did and the main reason why our dance floor was such a blast. People didn't want the party to end! We had such a great experience with Northeast Event Design! -
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Jennifer Sent on 01/16/2022Wow!! Can I just take a moment to brag!
Wow! Greg Young was amazing to work with! I experienced Greg at my friends wedding and was ecstatic that he was available for our New Years day wedding. Greg was very professional and personable. He checked in every few months during our planning and offered many helpful suggestions through our the planning. Greg took the time to get to know us on a personal level vs a business level. We hands down give Greg a 5 star review and highly suggest him to any couple looking for a DJ! -
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Kaylin Sent on 09/14/2021DJ Greg Young is the BEST DJ Ever!
DJ Greg Young is simply the BEST! Since day 1, he was always unbelievably responsive, organized and he is just so down to earth and so kind. Our wedding was postponed due to Covid and Greg ended up connecting with my family to put together a little video with photos and videos from friends to commemorate the little backyard ceremony that we had last year. And he did this amazing gesture simply because he wanted to see us smile!
Our wedding day was unreal - he had everyone on the dance floor the entire night, he knows how to read the vibe of the crowd and this combined with the awesome photo booth (his photo booth attendant was also amazing) and the up-lighting throughout our barn venue - it made our night that much more memorable.
12/10 stars for Greg - I can't say enough good things about him, so whatever event you are planning, please connect with him - it'll be one of the best decisions you'll ever make! -
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Andrew Sent on 09/07/2021The best dj on planet earth
The short answer: Having attended or worked over 75 weddings, Northeast Event/Danny is the best DJ I have ever seen and truly made our wedding perfect.
The long answer: My wife and I were two weeks out from our wedding and realized we needed to change our DJ. We attended a wedding they worked and it was filled with awkward gaps and technical issues. I called 5 DJs and the moment Danny picked up, I could already tell he was the guy. Danny, one of the owners, was thoughtful, walked through his system and process, and immediately put me at ease that there would be no issues the day of. Danny even provided his own generator to guarantee no technical difficulties. Danny was more than we had budgeted, but we had the feeling it would be worth it. We then had a final phone call with Danny, he wanted to make sure every minute of the wedding was understood so he could make sure from his end the day was perfect.
The wedding went perfectly. We got married in a field with no power and Danny made sure the ceremony was heard by everyone, the mics worked, and there was no interference even with multiple pastors up front and mics on. During the dinner portion of the reception, Danny kept the music at a SPEAKING LEVEL. Let's all be honest, this alone should make you hire him. Think back to every wedding you've had to literally yell to your neighbor to talk and vented under your breath at how bad the DJ was and how you hated you would wake up the next day horse.
NOT DANNY. All our guests were able to talk to each other and catch up. Every toast and reception moment was perfectly choreographed, without a single awkward pause or gap. He kept everyone smiling and happy to be there.
Then, the moment you've all been waiting for, the dancing. As said a lot earlier, I've worked or been to over 75 weddings. Most of the time the dance floor dies after 5-10 songs and never really comes back to full strength. Our dance floor was constantly full and people were having the time of their lives. I give Danny major credit here for his song choice and being able to effortlessly read the room to keep everyone happy. DJs have the tricky job of hosting an event and being a great host and also playing good music that people like. Most DJs are bad at both or bad at least one, but Danny was perfect at both. Heck, my wife and I even crowd surfed at our own wedding and he listened to our request to not do any line dancing.
All in all, Danny was our best vendor and the best addition to our wedding. He took our wedding from what would have been a 5/10 with the other DJ to a 20/10 (maybe bias but you know how it goes). I promise hiring Danny and Northeast Event is worth every penny. We had tried to save money on our DJ originally and so glad we pivoted to Danny. He was our event MC and hosted our wedding better than I've ever seen.
Hire Danny. You'll likely regret at least something about your wedding but Danny won't be it. So stop reading this review and pay the man! -
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Allison Sent on 05/28/2021Highly recommended!!!!
I honestly do not think that 5 stars is enough for rating Danny and his DJing. Danny DJ'ed our wedding in May 2021. Throughout the entire process, Danny was professional, timely with his communication, and patient with me with my last minute changes and decisions. During our final meeting, Danny was prepared, had clearly read through all of our paperwork and asked really insightful questions. Additional to that, Danny made many suggestions that I never would have thought about for different parts of the ceremony and reception.
Music is a HUGE part of my husband's life and has now become a huge part of mine. We had many meaningful and special songs we wanted played and Danny did them all--- including flawlessly throwing in a surprise song during my entrance to the ceremony!!
Our dance floor never stopped the whole night and a huge part of that was Danny's seamless transitions, order of songs, the props he provided, and his ability to pump everyone up. We could not be happier with how our wedding day went and a big part of that is props to Danny.
Not to mention--- the lighting, monogram, and tv on his stand added so much to the reception!
We HIGHLY recommend the services of Northeast Event Design! :) -
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Joe Sent on 12/12/2020The Best Event Director!
DJ Danny and Joe were the best event directors! They were one of 2 key vendors that were constantly reliable and dependable, always keeping our wedding on pace with how we wanted and discussed beforehand. Danny kept a continuous, open line of communication, working with our budget, with other vendors and with the theme and overall aesthetic of our wedding. Joe helped Danny behind the scenes wherever needed and went above and beyond what was asked of him, which helped out alot! -
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Jaime Sent on 11/30/2020Communicative, Entertaining, and Reliable!
Planning a wedding during a pandemic proved to be challenging in so many ways but fortunately for us, Greg was always confident that our wedding would be fun and memorable no matter the obstacles. What can I say? This is the guy who makes or breaks a wedding! And he didn’t disappoint. Throughout the craziness of this summer’s planning Greg was always in contact and always made us feel at ease about any worries we may have had. He was absolutely fantastic. Easy to talk to. Great voice! Awesome communication! And really cares...sincerely. Greg was like having another party planner on the day of and leading up to our wedding. He wanted to know all of the details and made us feel super relaxed about our scheduling and plans for the big day. We knew whatever might come up would be managed and we wouldn’t even notice. He was just the extra security we needed knowing he had all the bases covered. He was over prepared and brought tons of extra cables and patch cords for video or whatever was needed. He had plenty of backup setup just in case. We knew he could fill in if needed for the ceremony musicians and cocktail hour. We sent him a playlist of just our general interest of music we listened and songs we absolutely wanted to hear. He helped us out with last minute details; setting us up with some outdoor lighting and even surprised us with personalized graphic for the DJ booth! We had so much fun and regardless of being an intimate wedding we felt our small group was having the best time. I can honestly say my husband and I danced the WHOLE night!!! And we got so many compliments about our DJ! Thank you Greg! -
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Whitney Sent on 10/19/2020Not your ordinary DJ
We got to experience Danny’s work at my sisters wedding, so hiring him wasn’t even a question for us. Danny’s energy is contagious, he is so much fun and had everyone dancing the entire night. Leading up to the wedding, Danny is very responsive, easy going, and accommodating. He helped us pick out the perfect songs for every part of the day, and his custom display and set up is beautiful, it adds so much to the overall look. Aside from being such talented DJ, Danny also plays a huge role in the sticking to the timeline. He worked very closely with our day of coordinator to make sure he knew every detail of the day. He was able to guide people to the next location/ event, while maintaining the perfect flow to the evening. Danny even pays attention to the finer details, he keeps an eye on the clock to make sure we have time for everything... ie reminding us when it was time for sunset photos. I can’t say enough great things about Danny, I would hands down recommend him to everyone I know. We are so grateful to have him be a part of the most amazing day!! -
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Mariana Sent on 09/03/2019Wedding DJ
Absolutely fantastic! Would recommend over and over again! -
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Christie Sent on 04/15/2019The best & only dj you should hire for your wedding!
Danny and his team were OUTSTANDING and made our wedding unforgettable! You don't just hire a DJ, but an entire night of entertainment! Danny is so professional and knowledgable in his profession, keeping up on the latest trends in entertainment and music! He kept the party going until the very end and all the guests raved about how great the music was throughout the entire night! I will never use any other company and HIGHLY recommend Northeast Event Design! They are worth every penny and I would give them 10 stars if I could! The BEST in the business, hands down!!! -
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Kelly Sent on 02/07/2019Hire this company and you will not be disappointed!!
My husband and I could not be happier with hiring Northeast Event Design for our wedding! Not only did Danny provide music perfectly picked out for us, but he was incredibly helpful and ensured that everything went smoothly for us throughout the day. Along with the music, Danny provided an entertainment setup with a monogram screen of our names he designed, as well as uplighting throughout our barn venue, that tied it all together beautifully. We would both highly recommend Danny, and Northeast Event Design, to be a part of your big day, or any party you are planning! -
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Casey Sent on 09/28/2018We were so happy with Greg at Northeast Event Design!
He was organized and professional. He even accommodated additional hours because the party was still going! :)
He even shared an amazing video from our day that we saved and will cherish forever! -
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![Keren]()
Keren Sent on 09/19/2018Words cannot express how thrilled we were that we chose to use Northeast Event Design for our wedding. We worked with Danny DeBruin who completely exceeded our expectations every step of the way. He was entertaining, adaptable, knowledgeable, extremely professional, and had an incredible attention to detail that was so extremely helpful during the planning process (we were so grateful for the questionnaire!). Danny blew us away on the day of our wedding. He kept the party going, read our crowd easily, and effortlessly transitioned the night forward. Danny was the only vendor we went over budget for and we are so grateful we did because it was worth every penny. A good or bad DJ can make or break the party and Danny did an incredible job!! I cannot recommend him and Northeast Event Design enough to ANY bride looking for the absolute highest quality of service and professionalism available in Maine. Thank you Danny for everything!!! You were amazing! -
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Chelsea Sent on 08/14/2018Danny went above and beyond from the very start. He worked with us for the year leading up to our wedding day to ensure his services matched exactly what we were looking for. He is a great communicator (phone, email, in person meetings) which was so helpful and gave us a sense of ease. Danny is extremely organized, professional, fun and has an overall positive energy. He was respectful of our budget, listened to what we wanted and never pressured more. This is hard to find in the wedding vendor business! Danny exceeded our expectations throughout the planning process. When we saw him in "action" on the day of the wedding...we were blown away to say the least. Danny was the glue that held our whole wedding together. Not only was he an incredible DJ and entertainer, he also acted as a day of wedding coordinator. He communicated with the wedding planner and photographer the entire evening to ensure we stuck to the timeline. His attention to detail was incredible and did so much for us behind the scenes. For example, as he gathered guests for dinner/speeches... he realized me and my husbands champagne flutes were empty for speeches/toasts. He grabbed them, headed to the bar and came back with champagne for us in seconds. He kept us on task which allowed us to do all the things we had planned for throughout the evening. As for the music aspect--AMAZING!!! The dance floor was full all night long. He made the reception so fun and energetic. Everyone was so sad when the night had to come to an end...we didn't want to get off the dance floor.
If you are looking for a DJ...stop wasting your time reaching out to other vendors and hire Danny!! I promise he will make it the best event of your life. -
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Vanessa Sent on 04/03/2017I met Danny at a bridal show. Talked with him briefly then spoke with 4 other DJs. Dan made the best first impression! I am glad I stuck with my gut & chose him to DJ my wedding. He honored our list of do & do not play songs. He was very good at reading the crowd, knowing when to mix out of a song if people weren't feeling it. He was also great about reminding our guests to sign our guestbook. The photo booth was also a big hit! I will for sure be recommending Northeast Event Design to my family & friends! -
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Stacy Sent on 10/24/2016Northeast Event Design was fantastic. We first met Danny through a family member and after experiencing the magic at a family wedding, we knew he was the right choice for our special day! Northeast Event design was professional and flexible, which was very important for us as we were planning our Peaks Island wedding from across the country! Danny was super helpful through the planning process and really understood our vision. Danny did a great job playing all of our favorites and had a great feel for the music style we were going for! Most importantly, our guests had an amazing time tearing up the dance floor! We highly recommend Northeast Event Design and would absolutely hire them again!!! -
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Amanda Sent on 06/15/2016Danny at Northeast Event Designs was awesome to work with for our wedding! He took the time to sit down with us leading up to our wedding to discuss the details and even gave us ideas we had not even thought of. My husband and I just celebrated our first anniversary and enjoyed reminiscing the day. The mood Danny set during our event was awesome from start to finish. He had the dance floor packed! Highly recommend them! -
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Emily Sent on 03/11/2013Northeast Event Design is GREAT! Dan & Greg were listed 2010 & 2011 Wedding Wire Bride’s Choice Award, 2011 & 2012 the knot New England’s best of weddings entertainment. They do large corporate events, Portland Pirates & Red Claws events, colleges & weddings & has even opened up Skye Event Center in Lewiston. We have used his serv ices before and will be using them for our wedding this summer! CAN'T WAIT! I know he will make it a good time! -
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Jessica Sent on 11/10/2011Greg from Northeast DJs did an amazing job with our Maine island wedding. He went above and beyond from camping at the reception site (we'll see if he ever offers to do that again ;)) to timing music with the shooting of a canon. His attention to detail when it came to our song list and timeline was just perfect. We would definitely recommend them to anyone else who is planning a wedding in Maine. A lot of DJs in Maine are older and on the slightly "cheesy" side. We chose Greg and Northeast DJs because they were fresh and flexible. Thanks, guys! -
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Tim Sent on 07/23/2011Greg at Northeast DJ’s was absolutely great and totally exceeded our expectations (which were very high to start). Let me just say this to start – one of our guests was a DJ from out of town and, after the wedding, he told us our DJ was phenomenal and that his lighting was awesome. In fact, he was so impressed that he’s considering trying to copy some of the lighting Northeast DJ’s provided.
We met with him a few times throughout the planning phase of the project and he was always very attentive and accommodating. He took notes, asked questions, and was genuinely interested in making sure the music and lighting at our event was just as we wanted it. We really liked that he was willing to play whatever types of music we wanted, but wasn’t afraid to provide helpful suggestions along the way based on his experience. We’re big 80’s buffs so we asked for reception music that was a mix of 80’s and today even though we weren’t sure how the songs would blend together. We were very impressed at how seamlessly and subtly he was able to mix the songs together without any awkward pauses or transitions. The cocktail hour and dinner music was great too – exactly what we had asked for.
We were especially blown away with his lighting system. The up lighting looked great and mixed perfectly with the lighting provided by our venue. However, what really blew us away was the dance floor lighting and the spotlighting he provided during introductions. Seriously – it was like being on stage of a rock show. During introductions he had spotlights scanning the crowd that would automatically focus on the doorway as each group from the bridal party was introduced. It was absolutely amazing. Greg was even kind enough to make a recording of the highlights of our reception and uploaded it online for us. If you want a sense of what he can provide check out this link: http://vimeo.com/25970148
To sum it all up, we were blown away with Greg’s services. We would recommend him without hesitation. Yes, his prices may be more than his competition, but you definitely get what you pay for. He had our guests dancing all night and we received many compliments on the music and lighting. The other day my wife and I were trying to envision what our reception would have been like had we hired one of the other DJ’s we met with. We both decided that hiring Northeast DJ’s was one of our best decisions! Thank you Greg – Tim & April
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