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a review 14 years after the wedding, read this...trust me it is worth it

Please read this all the way to the end. It is the only way to truly understand how extraordinary Russell is, not only as a DJ, but as a human being.

I was married to Jason in September of 2011, and to this day I can say with complete confidence that hiring Russell was one of the very best decisions we made for our wedding.

From the very beginning of the process, Russell was all in. When we first met with him, it was immediately clear that this was not just another wedding to him. He was genuinely invested in us, our story, our vision, and our people. He took the time to listen, asked thoughtful questions, and made sure every single detail was tuned in and perfect for our day. We felt seen, heard, and truly cared for.

On the wedding day, everything came together flawlessly. The uplighting completely transformed the space. The photo booth was an absolute hit and gave our guests the chance to create memories for us and for themselves. People were laughing, having fun, and fully present in the moment. The playlist was incredible. Russell took requests seamlessly and somehow managed to get everyone up and moving. I truly did not think it was possible to get every guest on the dance floor, but if you were able to move, you danced at some point that night. Every single person was involved.

One of the most special moments of the night was the father daughter dance. Russell created an experience that still gives me chills to think about. He had everyone surround my father and me, creating an incredibly emotional and intimate lead in before our song even began. It was powerful, beautiful, and unforgettable. He did not just play music. He created moments.

And then there was Jason and my first dance.

What Russell did for our first dance is something I had never heard of before and have never experienced since. Before the wedding, he took the time to sit down with each of us separately and ask deeply personal questions about our love story. He recorded our answers and then incorporated our actual voices and words into our wedding song.

There are no words that fully capture what that moment felt like. There was not a single dry eye in the room. Time stood still. It was magical, intentional, and more meaningful than anything I could have imagined. If there is ever a time in your life you want to feel like the only people in the room, hire Russell for the job.

I have been to many weddings in my 38 years on this earth, and it is not just because it was my own that I say this. It truly was the most fun, most emotionally moving wedding I have ever attended.

Now fast forward 14 years and the reason I am writing this review today.

Although our wedding was nothing short of amazing, Jason and I eventually divorced. Life happened. We went our separate ways, built lives, had children, and grew into different versions of ourselves. And yet somehow, we found our way back to each other.

I have always known how much I loved this man. But I also knew that if we were going to truly understand why life unfolded the way it did and why we are each other’s person, there was something missing. Our first dance song.

Jason and I had never heard it again. Not once. We had never heard it before our wedding and never heard it after that night. It was a one and done moment.

I became determined to find it.

I reached out to countless DJs in the Madison area trying to locate Russell. Eventually, by explaining what our first dance song was and how our voices were integrated into it, another DJ immediately knew exactly who our DJ had been and shared Russell’s contact information with me.

I was over the moon.

I sent Russell a message and hoped, truly hoped, like it was the last thing I would ever ask the universe for, that he would respond.

He did.

Not only did he respond, but he was completely moved by our story and was willing to take his personal time to help us find that song. What followed was a journey that involved 6 extremely dated computers, a phone call where he gently told me he did not think he was going to be able to find it, and then, just 15 minutes later, another call.

He had found it.

All that remained was figuring out how to extract it off a floppy disk (if you don't know what that is...just google it. and man does that make me feel old) so we could actually listen to it together. And he did that too.

I received a text that simply said, you’ve got mail.

I was so overwhelmed with excitement that I sent it to my mom and friends before even listening to it myself. I needed Jason there. I left work, went straight to his place, ran into the house, set my phone on the counter, and told him he was not going to believe what I had. Mind you I had been at this for couple weeks with Russell and about a week before that with messaging all those DJ's.

I hit play.

Within seconds, we were taken right back to that day. That feeling. Every single reason we got married in the first place. There were smiles. There were tears. And most importantly, there was the undeniable reminder that true love exists. Nailed it. There we were again, a real Hallmark movie kinda moment honestly.
All because of Russell.

To Russell:
Russell, we never would have been able to experience that moment, not once, but twice, and somehow even more powerfully years later, without you.

Thank you for your dedication, your compassion, and your love for love. You are truly a blessing in this world, and Jason and I are endlessly grateful for you.

Thank you,
Jason and Shannon

Garrett Sent on 04/28/2024

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The Best Night Ever!

We could not recommend Spotlight Events more highly, especially Russell. He made our wedding unforgettable and perfect. When you choose Russell for your wedding, you are getting more than just a DJ. You are getting someone who is genuinely dedicated to making your night special. With 25+ years of experience, he knows the ins and outs of wedding planning. In our time working with him, he gave us great advice on how to make the night run smoothly and was able to assist with even the smallest details. He was respectful, accountable, friendly, and meticulously worked to make it an awesome night. We are constantly given compliments on how great our DJ was and how much fun they had at the dance! The day of, Russell was so helpful and went above and beyond our expectations. We are so glad we chose Russell as our DJ, he is worth every penny!

Shelby Sent on 02/11/2024

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Amazing DJ services!

Russell at Spotlight Events provided DJ services for our wedding ceremony and reception in December 2023. Russell truly went above and beyond to make sure the entertainment at our wedding was perfect! Russell worked closely with me and my husband from the initial planning stages up until the last song played at our reception. He helped us plan the entire day down to the minute, which helped to relieve some of the overall wedding planning stress. During the reception, there was never an empty dance floor. Russell’s transitions between songs were seamless and he kept the party going all night! All of our guests raved about how great Russell was as a DJ and how much fun they had. Highly recommend using Russell and Spotlight Events for all entertainment services needed for your wedding!

Kristen Sent on 08/28/2022

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A DJ Dedicated to a Quality Experience!

We hired Russell to be the DJ at our wedding and were very happy with the services provided! He dressed professionally, arrived and set-up on time, and was very conscious of wanting to follow our wishes for the music that day. Russell clearly enjoys his job and really got into the music. He read the crowd well, saw our nonverbal cues when we wanted to move on to the next thing, and played songs to cater to every generations’ taste. Russell went with the flow and checked in with us throughout the evening to make sure we were enjoying everything. We highly recommend him for your next event!

Donna Sent on 04/14/2022

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Amazing Professionalism, will Elevate Your Event

I am a wedding planner that recently worked with Russell for an event at The Edgewater in Madison, WI. He did an incredible job guiding our clients through the design of their event. We were able to work very well together and create a truly memorable experience. Russell is so professional and will elevate your event to new heights as he did ours. He is responsive and always willing to chat on the phone. He created a wonderful first dance/voiceover for our clients and has so many fun ideas to get guests involved in the reception. There was never a dull moment which is an invaluable quality in an entertainer! I highly recommend Spotlight Events!

Bruce Sent on 10/11/2021

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Not Vendor - A Friend

Amanda was retained to manage and organize our marriage in a special location with indoor and outdoor events, set-ups and many guests and vendors. She killed it! And she was a pleasure to work with , suggesting enhancements and improvements for my wife and I…we have already referred her to another couple

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Mackenzie Sent on 07/27/2021

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Russell is THE BEST!

Russell went above and beyond to make sure our wedding was the best day ever! Throughout the planning process (even with postponing twice because of covid) he was a phenomenal communicator and always put our wants/needs first. He truly cares about the couples he works with and wants the dance floor to be packed! We had so many friends and family compliment the music. One of the best surprises of the night was when Russell brought out glow stick necklaces. The guests loved it! We will continue to recommend Russell's services to anyone we know. He exceeded our expectations and is so much more than just a DJ.

Ashley Sent on 07/13/2021

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Best. DJ. Ever.

The best decision we made was hiring Russell as our wedding DJ. When you hire a DJ, you normally don't know what you're getting until the day of (what music they will play, how they will introduce you, etc.), but with Russell we were able to meet multiple times prior to our big day to ensure we were getting exactly what we wanted at our wedding. He was truly more than a DJ, as he helped us plan our complete wedding timeline and was there to help in any way he could. Our dance floor was packed all night with all the best music played. Throughout the night, we had many guests coming up to us telling us that Russell was the best DJ they had ever experienced and we couldn't agree more.

Raeann Sent on 10/31/2020

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Amazing and so much fun!

I don't even know where to start for all the reasons you should hire spotlight events to be a part of your special day. We used Russel to be our DJ and he was accommodating in every way possible. He planned out our entire playlist for the entire day with us and had a plan B for everything. We spend hours prior to to our wedding day planning out every little detail. You really don't even think about all the things that go into a wedding until you start planning one. We were going to plan the wedding on our own, but Russel basically planned it for us. He kept our timeline on track and made the day so easy for us. My husband and I had such an amazing night!

Jody Sent on 10/21/2020

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So worth it!!

Hundreds of reasons to hire Spotlight Events for your wedding or any other event. Our daughter was married in August 2020. We all knew that the music was one of the most important components of the day. We had that and SO MUCH MORE with Spotlight Events.
Russell worked tirelessly to make the day great and it was!! We started planning pre-COVID. The bride, groom, and mother of the bride met with Russell to start making plans for the day. Prior to meeting with him, we had been looking for a wedding day planner also. After meeting with Russell, we knew we had found a great D.J. and wedding planner extraordinaire!!! The day was planned, organized, beautiful, and fun! We could not have pulled off this wonderful event without Spotlight Events!!
Russell has so much experience that he knows exactly what works and what does not work. He helped us plan out the entire schedule and music for the day. He provided us and our other vendors with a minute by minute itinerary. Everyone was on the same page.
Once COVID hit, we put things on hold to see what would happen. Then they opened things up some and we planned the wedding at our venue. Right after we sent out the invitations, the county shut things down again. With not much more than a month to go, Russell helped us orchestrate a scaled down backyard wedding. It was fabulous!!
Russell had a plan A and a plan B, if needed, for everything that day. He gave us so many great suggestions regarding timing. It would have been a mess if left to us. We had people on the dance floor all night. He provided the music for the whole day. Great sound outdoors for the wedding ceremony and reception. Everything went as planned. The music added so much to the day. His planning expertise was priceless!
We highly recommend Russell and Spotlight Events. No question we would hire them again. You will be so happy you did!!!
Mother of the bride - JH

Tegan Sent on 10/19/2020

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Our Great Wedding Experience

We would like to really thank Russ and his crew for doing an absolutely great job during our ceremony, the dance and leading up to our wedding and giving us a great experience.
Their flexibility was great. Due to covid 19 our wedding date and venue changed twice, We met with him at both venues during our prep for wedding. We also met with him at his house / Home studio several times to go over all our wedding information and what we wanted. We also went over playlists he had and ones he made up / mixed / mashed up together. The music was awesome the whole night. During dinner and cocktail hour, Russ and his crew kept everything lively, stayed on schedule and helped us stay on track with the nightly schedule. They provided music and microphone for ceremony which turned out great outside. Russ had one of his workers go around during dance and cocktail hour taking really cool pictures / GIFs. Really cool to look back on. Also he provided someone on a video recorder taping our ceremony and the whole night. He kept the dance floor always busy. Provided some really cool accent lighting and provided us as a gift with led colored masks to wear during night. Russ was always very responsive, worked around our schedule and always made the most of our time. Him and his crew did an absolute great job even during a pandemic. They also always wore masks to keep everyone safe. He met with us at the venues well before the dates to go over what he thinks would work best for all of his equipment. He made a great cocktail hour playlist as well as several different fun sets we went over with him and he showed us and played them during the night. We just received the video of our ceremony which turned out great and will always be fun to look back on with family and friends. Once again we would really like to thank Russ and his team for providing us an awesome experience and we would honestly not change one thing that he provided for us. It was perfect!! We highly recommend him !

Ryan Sent on 10/30/2019

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DJ Russell is Amazing!

Every one of our guests told us about how much they loved DJ Russell. He had everyone on their feet dancing the night away. He was a pleasure to work with. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding DJ. Highly recommend!

Brittany Sent on 10/29/2019

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Excellent Job! Above and Beyond! Highly Recommend!

I was very concerned about finding a good DJ. It is hard to look for a DJ unless you go to events all the time. So I asked our venue person for a recommendation. She said that she did not usually take note of DJs but highly recommend Spotlight Events. She explained how professional they were and how nice of a job they did. When I asked for the contact information, she was so protective of the business card, she would not even let me hold the card to take a picture.

When we met with Russell, he went through everything in detail which helped us layout our wedding day schedule. He always answered the phone when we called and was flexible with meeting times. He was genuinely excited to DJ our wedding and cared about our day.

On the day of the wedding, Russell and Greg came very early to set up everything for our ceremony and reception. They helped direct guests to where they had to go for the ceremony, brought us refreshments while we were taking photos, ran the photo booth (which was a hit!) and asked our guests during dinner for music requests.

My husband and I highly recommend Spotlight Events!

Carla Sent on 10/28/2019

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Excellent DJ

We saw Spotlight Events at an organized wedding planning event. We were very impressed with the passion and professionalism. They did not disappoint for our daughter's wedding day. The photo booth, full dance floor, special lighting, grand March, special dances--it was all a hit. We continue to talk about and reminisce about the fun, extra special reception for our oldest daughter and her husband.

Elizabeth Sent on 10/28/2019

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Above our expectations

Russell and Greg caught our attention at the Madison Bridal Trends show with their softer approach to attracting customers, quality equipment and add-on's (lights, signs, photobooth, etc). Many of the other DJ's were very aggressive and in your face. Russell and Greg have a lot of experience and were able to anticipate our needs and made our day special. They had a lot of unique ideas that kept our guests engaged during happy hour and dinner. Then the dance floor was packed all night long. My dream was as much purple as possible, they had lights and extras to make that room light up purple at every turn. They were fun and easy to work with.

Meghan Sent on 10/25/2019

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"Our guests are still raving about how packed our dance floor was and how the entertainment made it one of the best weddings ever attended."

Words cannot express how thankful we are to have had Spotlight Events as our wedding DJ and entertainer. Russell was amazing! He made our wedding reception a party that no guest would forget. Much more than just a DJ, Russell made our night very personal - he interacted with our guests, and even played bartender for the wedding party! Our guests are still talking about how our wedding was the best one they had ever been to, and Russell had a large part in it.
As we entered our reception, any worries we had were gone when we saw Russell. Russell was there to greet the wedding party with a variety of drinks and catered to our needs so we could enjoy as much time as possible with guests. He took the time in the planning process with us to know what our hopes were for our big day. We knew exactly what songs he would be playing, and in turn, he knew how to pronounce everyone’s name in the wedding party along with our timeline for the night. And he did an extraordinary job in keeping us on time throughout the night. Russell also went above and beyond by putting together our love story for our first dance which was the highlight of our wedding to many of our guests. We are so thankful that Russell was there to fulfill our one greatest request of having a packed dance floor for the night. We accomplished that goal with his amazing music and upbeat attitude. It was always packed to the point where our reception staff even had to fix the dance floor a few times throughout the night!
We would highly recommend Russell for any event, whether wedding, birthday, or anything else. He was so catering to us, working to add any unique idea we had and was unbelievably flexible if last minute changes happened during the night. Thank you again, Russ!

Jodi Sent on 10/24/2019

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Awesome dj service

Russell did an amazing job at our daughter's wedding. His personal touch and professionalism were much appreciated. Russell kept the dance floor full all night long. THANKS SO MUCH!!!

Katie Sent on 10/16/2019

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Amazing! Couldn’t have asked for a better DJ

Jeff from Spotlight DJ was amazing. So easy to work with and did a great job for our whole wedding including ceremony! Such a fun and friendly guy! Couldn’t have asked for anything different!! Truly amazing and made our day amazing with no stress!!!

Katie Sent on 10/07/2019

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Highly Recommend

We had the pleasure of working with Russell, who was FANTASTIC! He made it such a stress-free day, managed so many things for us, and we received so many compliments on our wedding. He helped us with scheduling our big day, and keeping us on track. Our day went without a hitch! We heard about Russell through a recommendation of a close family member - and would like to pass that recommendation on!!

Megan Sent on 12/31/2018

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Accommodating and professional!

I am so glad we worked with Russell from Spotlight Events for our wedding. He was so easygoing and confident that it allowed us to feel comfortable letting him take care of the flow of the reception. I grew up in the Madison area, but we live in Kansas so we were planning the wedding from out of state which was pretty stressful. After talking to Russell over the phone once, I knew we could cross DJ questions off the list of things to worry about. Russell added so much to our reception, from the flow of the evening, to the music that kept people on the dance floor all night. He even played us an extra song at the end of the night when it was really just the last of our friends dancing. I highly recommend working with Russell for your event.

Brian Sent on 12/31/2018

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Stress free and wonderful performance!

My now-wife and I could not have been happier with Russel's performance on behalf of Spotlight Events, he absolutely made the reception an event to be remembered. Just to start with some accolades, I had a several good friends confide that our reception was one of the most fun receptions that they had been to for weddings and while I was flattered it was definitely due in large part to our wonderful DJ. Second, I was a bit skeptical of how much we really needed a DJ before the wedding, but some of my friends convinced me I was being crazy and my wife also said it would make her more comfortable not having to worry about any technical difficulties or problems arising from not having someone constantly manning the music. All that being said, I was foolish to think that we didn't need a DJ because Russel added so much more to the wedding reception than merely "pushing play" on playlist. He helped smooth over the gaps in our planning for our entrance to the reception by asking us for just the information he needed and then took care of the rest. He was constantly on top of the mood on the dance floor and switching music genres and songs to get more people involved; there wasn't a single moment where there was nobody on the dance floor the entire night! In fact, during some portions he even got out on the dance floor himself to enjoy himself and keep the spirit alive since he was quite a skilled dancer as well. He honored all of our ridiculous song requests as well, expertly transitioning into the song and not overplaying it if people weren't feeling it. All of this came with veeerry little required input on our side of things. We told him generally that we wanted music to start "classic" in the beginning and shift into younger more current music towards the middle and end of the evening and we also told him the songs for the special dances at the beginning. Everything else was his doing, leaving us to enjoy the wonderful evening. If I had known in advance how much Russel would have added to the evening, I would not have even hesitated to hire a DJ, but I sure am glad that we ended up going with Spotlight Entertainment. I've read a good handful of the other reviews on here and they also seem to echo our experiences, so it seems that consistency is yet another great quality that Russel brings to the table.

Sheena Sent on 12/31/2018

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Russell Welch is more than DJ!

A great DJ makes a great party and wedding reception. Russell Welch is that great DJ and then some! He is so much more than a DJ... actually you do not need a wedding planner. He helps you with the timeline for your special day takes care of all your guests and has the best music in town! We have used Russell Welch - Spotlight Events for two of our children's weddings. In fact if he was already booked for the date our daughter chose for her wedding we would have moved the date in order to have Russell. He is so flexible and has great ideas to add that special touch to fit you and your guests. The voice over on the first dance is so special, all our guests commented after that they had never experienced anything like this before. They came away really knowing the Bride and Groom and how they met. Russell keeps everyone dancing from the first dance to the end of the night. I highly recommend Russell and will not use anyone else! Sheena B

Casey Sent on 12/31/2018

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Fantastic!

Russ was fantastic in planning and execution of our wedding. I would highly recommend him for your wedding!

Dz Kabler Sent on 12/31/2018

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Thanks, Spotlight Events!

Russell Welch of Spotlight Events is outstanding! He is an experienced wedding DJ and it shows. While working with him from out of state, my daughter and her fiancé were very impressed by his good communication and friendly manner. Together, they crafted Must Play and Must Not Play lists and discussed how the music would progress throughout the evening. At the event, the sound system for the speeches worked flawlessly and Russell helped transition smoothly from one talk to the next. When it came time to dance, Russell knew what to play to keep our group on the dance floor having fun, and he even joined us for a polka! It was wonderful to find a DJ who could be fun and entertaining, keep the night moving, all while keeping the focus on the bride and groom. Spotlight Events could not have delivered more!

Stefanie Sent on 12/31/2018

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Spectacular

We had Spotlight Events at our wedding, and words cannot describe how wonderful everything turned out. They are very experienced and had great recommendations for so many different aspects of the wedding. This is not just a DJ service, it is a true entertaining experience. Russell went above and beyond making sure everyone was participating and having a great time. There was never a dull moment on the dance floor and our pictures showed everyone truly enjoying themselves. The magic mirror was amazing and the personal love story was both an emotional and unforgettable moment at our wedding. Spotlight Events is worth every penny for the experience. I highly recommend Russell for your wedding!

Elizabeth Sent on 12/26/2018

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Amazing to work with!

When my husband Scott and I got engaged, we knew we wanted to use Spotlight Events for our wedding entertainment. Russell had done two of my siblings weddings, and he did a great job and left quite an impression on my family who had already been to two weddings where he was MC/DJ. We were so happy with how much they cared about making sure our day was special and that things went smoothly. We had a few meetings prior to the wedding, planning timelines, songs and talking about uplighting, photo booths or the love story, and we never felt pressured to add on services that may not have worked well in our venue. We had Greg as our MC and Russell as our DJ, and we got so many compliments after the wedding about how awesome they were! We had also asked our guests for a song request, and they were able to work all of them into the cocktail hour, dinner and dancing. Russell also made sure the head table had drinks, and he was even dishing up ice cream from our ice cream bar for the wedding party so they wouldn’t have to stand in line. I highly suggest Greg and Russell if you’re looking for wedding entertainment that will leave all your guests talking about how great your wedding was! Not only do they offer great entertainment and are professional, but they make sure your guests feel welcome!

Nate Sent on 12/26/2018

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Great company to work with

We got married at the Madison Masonic Center in October. We chose Spotlight Events without much debate. We had the pleasure of knowing Greg ("Mr. O") prior to shopping around for vendors for our wedding. He is one of the most knowledgeable, easiest to work with music professionals we met. He was able to answer all of the questions we had, suggested appropriate ideas for our entertainment, and provided top-notch MC service on the night of our wedding. We opted for the Love Story add-on for our first dance and had a wonderful time with him while recording it and were incredibly pleased with how it turned out. The up-lighting was great, and after a minor miscommunication, was easily adapted to our event. We received nothing but positive remarks about the music selection from all of our guests we spoke to. They had a nice blend of classics and modern music that got just about everyone out on the dance floor. Greg is a wonderful person overall and was great to work with. You are absolutely in good hands if you choose Spotlight Events.

Lukas Sent on 11/09/2018

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Spotlight Events/Greg was Incredible!

We truly feel that Spotlight Events made our day unforgettable for both us and our guests. Leading up to our wedding day, Greg was willing to meet with us several times to make sure we felt comfortable with every detail. His experience and thoughtfulness made planning for the day a piece of wedding cake. We leaned on Greg to play tasteful music for our ceremony and to play music that kept the dance floor occupied and he did a great job. Many guests commented throughout the night how great our DJ was and we still get compliments months after saying how great our wedding/DJ was. We also had a special Grand March planned that a friend helped us with. Greg was fantastic and was able to mix music/audio live to make the entrance go incredibly smooth. He is a true professional and you can be extremely confident in his ability. Greg even drove to our venue the night of our rehearsal so we could practice to the actual ceremony music! We were blown away. We highly suggest booking Greg with Spotlight Events. He will make your day even more memorable than you ever thought possible.

Allyson Sent on 10/28/2018

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Raising the Bar

Before using Spotlight Events for our wedding, we experienced their services at a previous wedding. Because we had already attended one of his events, Russell made it his goal to exceed our current expectations of him. He and his team hit it out of the park. Russell provided a fantastic night of entertainment during our wedding. He was professional, charismatic, meticulous, and helpful. During our meetings, Russell used his experience to answer many of the timing questions we had regarding the day’s schedule. This helped us put all of the events and timeframes into perspective and eased our minds as to the multiple aspects of the day (cake cutting, grand march, photos, etc.). All of this was before we even discussed the music. When we created our playlist, it was customized to our tastes. However, it was not an overwhelming task due to the amount of work he put in prior to the meeting. We had to make a lot of decisions between a few songs, which is far more manageable than planning every single song we would use. It is also more special than a cookie-cutter playlist that any DJ could prepare for all weddings. Additionally, he was fantastic with the crowd, and he was able to gauge how to keep the party going. The end result was a wedding and reception where everyone had a blast with a packed dance floor until the end. In fact, even the pastor mentioned that it was the most fun wedding she had ever officiated. We have nothing but good things to say about our experience. Please utilize Spotlight Events as everyone deserves the best wedding possible, and this company is worth every penny.

Laurie Sent on 05/07/2018

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Spotlight Events/Russel-We first saw Russel/Spotlight Events at our friend's wedding dance. We had so much fun and the fact that he had everyone involved at the dance was amazing. We want to plan our 25th wedding anniversary party and we kept think about how much fun we had at the wedding dance. We decided to have Russel do our event. Russel is not just an entertainer, he is a great event planner. Every detail we wanted he made sure it happened. His music didn't miss a beat and all the activities he planned kept our family and friend's entertained all evening. We had our party in August of last year. Our family and friend's are still talking about how much fun they had. We had so much fun!! We will cherish all the memories of that day/evening forever!!!!

Cassandra Sent on 03/30/2018

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Spotlight Events/Russell did a fantastic job putting everything together for our wedding, he went above and beyond to make everything perfect! Not just perfect but better than I could ever imagine, he through in some surprise voice messages from love ones that couldn't make it to our wedding (which brought us all to very happy tears). I recommend them to everyone! If you are looking for an entertainment that will go over and above all of your expectations, Spotlight Events is where you need to turn! Russell, pours his heart and soul into making your special day perfect. He really helps you to plan a timeline for the day of your wedding. Russell really focuses on what your expectations are for the reception. We wanted a memorable reception where everyone was dancing the entire night dancing, we had our wedding on new years eve and it was nonstop dancing and celebrating with a new years countdown! Russell did such an amazing job with fun and upbeat music selection that was fun for all ages. We also did the voice-over/love story for our first dance it brought everyone to tears and surprised all our guests who wished they could have had something so special for their wedding. He was even involved in our ceremony making a special song cut of "lava you" and the music from "UP" to fit in to our disney/pixar themed wedding based around the movie "UP". Since he has so many years of experience he told us that we should do our first dance right after the grand march. Spotlight Events had the lighting system absolutely perfect. Russell made a special playlist for our guest to enjoy during our pre-ceremony gathering we had for those to go to before our wedding so our guests never had down time and were constantly entertained, enjoying our celebration even when we weren't able to be around. Kept the whole wedding moving with a seamless flow. He made sure to make announcements as to when we were arriving, cutting cake, etc. Spotlight Events was the absolute best DJ service I have

Tim Sent on 01/05/2018

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Very detailed. Made the music that we requested work. Became our day of coordinator, which was a huge plus!! Everyone did get on the dance floor, which we thought would never happen. My 96 year old grandma danced along with our metal head friends!!

Bekka Sent on 10/31/2017

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Spotlight Events did an absolutely amazing job!!! I recommend them to everyone!! If you are looking for an entertainment that will go over and above all of your expectations, Spotlight Events is where you need to turn! Russell, with Spotlight Events, literally pours his heart and soul into making your special day perfect. He really helps you to plan a timeline for the day of your wedding. Russell really focuses on what your expectations are for the reception. We wanted a memorable reception where everyone was dancing the entire night dancing. Russell did such an amazing job with fun and upbeat music selection that was fun for all ages - we had people on the dance floor the entire time! We also did the voice-over/love story for our first dance it was so much fun to make and such a surprise and fun to listen to! Since he has so many years of experience he told us that we should do our first dance right after the grand march, which was such an amazing idea!! Spotlight Events had the lighting system absolutely perfect. Russell got to our reception hall really early the day of our wedding to make sure that he had all of the sound system and lighting just perfect -and he did!!! Also, as guests were arriving to the reception he was so accommodating and after the wedding party arrived, such a huge help with making sure everything kept flowing. He made sure to make announcements as to when we were arriving, cutting cake, etc. Spotlight Events was the absolute best DJ service I have ever seen and heard and I wouldn't change a thing!

Claudia Sent on 10/31/2017

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We knew we wanted an extraordinary DJ to make our party stand out, so we hired Russell (Spotlight Events) for my daughter’s event in August -- mission accomplished! Russell helped us plan the flow of the evening and gave us great advice to add unique and interesting touches, which made the party memorable. The lighting effects added to the party’s ambience and theme, while the photo booth was unlike any we’d seen before and let our guests get really creative! The Spotlight Voice Over during the Father/Daughter dance got a very emotional response from our guests, and people are still talking about it months later. Russell carefully chose the dance music to get people out on the dance floor and keep them involved all night long. We got more than just a DJ, though: Russell is an entertainer through and through, and his experience and sense of fun made our event magical and memorable for us and for our guests. We could not have asked for more (but if we had, we’re pretty sure Russell would have found a way to deliver it for us!)

Brittney Sent on 10/30/2017

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We had 650 people at our wedding and they kept them all out on the dance floor all night long, I would highly recommend them to anyone I know planning a wedding!

Jenny Sent on 10/30/2017

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Russell is absolutely wonderful. We met with him several times during our planning and he listened to what we wanted and helped us make decisions where we needed to. He really knows his stuff! We chose to do the voice over "love story" for our first dance and it was beautiful. I'm so glad we have that recording to keep forever, and we're still getting so many compliments on it. All throughout our event, Russell was sure to check in that we were happy with how things were going. Your DJ is one of the most important decisions you will make for your wedding. Choose Spotlight Events!!

Sara Sent on 10/29/2017

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Russ was such an asset at my sister's wedding! He went above and beyond all of our expectations and was incredibly accommodating. He ensured that all of the guests were happy and having a good time. Russ really works hard to make sure your day goes smoothly! Plus the photobooth is easy to work and such a fun way for your guests to leave their mark!

Cassandra Sent on 10/29/2017

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Russ was more than just a DJ for us, he coordinated things perfectly with all of our other vendors and we were able to relax and enjoy our day. The lighting was beautiful and he kept the party going all night with his awesome music choices. He had so many great ideas for guest involvement and the voice over during our parent dances was so touching and all of our guests loved the uniqueness. We cannot thank Russ enough for his help on our day. We highly recommend Spotlight Events!

Cathleen Sent on 08/30/2017

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Greg and his whole team were amazing! He really went over and above to make our special day great. He truly was the guy who kept everything moving and on track...much more than just a DJ. We received so many compliments on our first dance song spotlight that was put together, and we couldn't thank him more for a job well done!

Will Sent on 01/18/2017

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Working with Russell from Spotlight Events was an absolute pleasure. As a best man to one of two joyful brides planning a wedding on only 6 weeks notice, I found his expertise as a planner, master of ceremonies, and entertainer to be invaluable. The services he provided - including playlist and activity customization, multimedia recording and editing, and follow-up - genuinely blew me away. Russell's first priority is to tie the emotions of such a big, important day in to his shows while demonstrating sincere caring and respect. In this case, he was highly successful! The ladies' reception was one of the happiest and most fun parties I have ever been to, and, being on New Year's Eve, there was some anxiety about guests leaving early. We needn't have worried! The reception was engaging and family friendly without being childish, and Russell continued to perform after his scheduled departure time, as about two-thirds of the guests remained until the final song. Though he may cost a little more than other options, I found Russell and Spotlight Events to be worth every penny.

Nicole Sent on 12/31/2016

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From the moment my husband and I connected with Russ about possibly providing the entertainment for our wedding, our experience was nothing but wonderful!!! After meeting with Russ face to face and talking about our day, we knew that he had to be our DJ. From there on out working with him was so wonderful! It's been said before and we will say it again - he is SO MUCH MORE than a DJ. He basically helped us plan our entire day out and offered us some of the best, useful advice. If you're wondering about which DJ to choose, choose Russ! I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

Carly Sent on 12/31/2016

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A brief disclaimer before I begin my review of Spotlight Events and DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Greg Ostrowsky...I am fortunate enough to have this exceptionally talented man as my father. All my life he has been a permanent fixture, DJing every church and school dance since 6th grade, including several Monona Grove High School Proms. His ability to relate to and to read a crowd is unmatched and I have left many an event wishing the night could have gone on forever! Imagine my gratitude when he offered to MC and DJ both of my wedding receptions, in addition to performing his duties as father of the bride! An expert multitasker, my father, Greg Ostrowsky, seamlessly wove through the crowd greeting guests, announcing special dances and highlights of the evening, and choosing the perfect music to create a celebratory atmosphere that reflected my tastes and was appropriate for both the venue & our guests. Greg Ostrowsky Runs the Show! He is a professional; the best of the best! You can have confidence that no detail will be overlooked and no request will be forgotten when you engage the services of Spotlight Events!

Steve Sent on 12/30/2016

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I hired Greg for my daughters wedding reception. He was referred to me by a friend who is extremely picky about everything especially money. We had never met my son-in-laws relatives since they all reside in Missouri so it had to be a grand slam. After talking with Greg on the phone I knew right away that he was our ringer. They wanted their ceremony held atop a hill in the middle of a prairie. I worked for months mowing and planting grass seed. It was a wide path leading to a heart shaped knoll. We put up a trellis and set chairs all around. Oops, I had for gotten about electricity for a PA system until the day before. Greg came through with a portable, battery powered PA (I didn't know they made them) with a wireless microphone for the minister and it even had a channel for me to play my acoustic guitar through. That really saved the day. The reception was under a tent near the house. We had Nesco warmers that were set too high and kept tripping the circuit Greg figured it all out since the food was already cooked at his suggestion we simply turned them down to 'warm' and all his lighting and sound system went smoothly all through the night. When it comes to DJing Greg involved everyone in a round of Piano Man and also showed us how to do the Bird...it was hilarious and we had a blast! Thank you Greg for making my daughters dream day come true!

Steven Sent on 12/30/2016

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Simply the best! Our wedding reception has been the talk of our friends and family because of how fun it was and we owe it all to you!!

Gretchen Sent on 12/29/2016

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We met Russ, of Spotlight Events, at the Bridal Expo in Madison. Russ politely caught our attention and brought us in to hear about something “you wouldn’t see anywhere else.” Russ had us listen to a sentimental and touching first dance song with a voiceover of the couple's love story. When we were ready to book a DJ, we immediately thought of Russ and the great impression he made on us. We set up a meeting with Russ and booked him the same day. We were impressed by the level of one-on-one customization and personal touches. We are both introverted people and our biggest fear was that the dance floor would be empty. Russ reassured us that would not be a problem and we fortunately made the great decision to trust him.

We met with Russ a number of times leading up to the wedding to work on our playlist and custom First Dance / Voice-Over. You really need to hear an example of his work to realize how special this is.

Fast forward to our wedding day, and Russ continued to go above and beyond, for not only us, but for all of our guests. He was walking around making sure everyone had a drink in hand Our First Dance was a hit - there wasn’t a dry eye in the house! Everyone was so impressed and wanted to hear more about how we had done it!

After dinner, the start of the dance went off without a hitch, as Russ engaged our guests and got them all, and I mean ALL, out on the floor! We have the pictures to prove it! And to think we were genuinely concerned that no one but our closest friends would be out there with us! Russ had a number of surprises and activities that flowed smoothly and kept everyone entertained. By the end of the night, we were so pleased with how well everything had gone and didn’t want to let it end - in big part to Russ’s involvement! We are so glad that we trusted him and invested in such a skilled DJ, so that we could have such a perfect night. Spotlight Events was worth every penny!

Jodi Sent on 12/19/2016

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Spotlight Events did an awesome job at our wedding. We knew they would be good, but they really exceeded all expectations. All our relatives told us how wonderful they were and that they made our wedding so fun!! Highly recommend this company!

Nicole Sent on 12/17/2016

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Words cannot express how thankful we are that we had Russell a part of our wedding day. We truly appreciate everything he did for us during our wedding reception and even the months leading up to it. He has some of the best ideas we’ve ever seen!

Russ is very gifted and we are grateful that he shared his talents with us and our guests. The reception was everything we imagined and more! We definitely have him to thank for that!

We received more compliments than we ever expected and are still receiving them!! (2 years later!!) We still have friends and family telling us how much fun they had and are still laughing about the table chase and mini-bicycles. The sing-a-long was a hit too! So many great memories!!

Tom Sent on 12/13/2016

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If you want everyone attending your wedding to tell you as they all leave at midnight that it was the most fun wedding that they've ever been to, then book Spotlight events. If you want to deal with genuine people who actually care about what is supposed to be the best day of your life, then book Spotlight events. Seriously great people to work with.

Amanda Sent on 12/08/2016

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Spotlight events was so much more than a DJ - they were a whole wedding planner! So much attention to detail and levels above any other DJ we've ever met. Thank you doing such a great job at our wedding - they were worth every cent!

Corey Sent on 12/05/2016

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I usually do not like to write reviews but that being said here you go. All the personal touches Russell added for the wedding, through the dinner all the way to the reception. All our guests said what an amazing DJ he is. Our guests were on the dance floor all night long as well. Samantha and I were so grateful to Russell and his team for all their hard work, dedication, and attention to detail. It is because of Spotlight Events DJs that our wedding night was the best night of our lives. For example he provided a voice-over during our first dance that can only be described as Amazing! We had so many compliments about how they had never heard anything like that before and it was great. I saw and heard many people that actually cried during it:). It is those extra touches that make them worth every penny. The Mirror photo booth was also one of a kind. It was an absolute hit! When researching other DJ's and the services they offer, you will not find a more dedicated and honest person than Russell. He will work with you to give you and your Bride what you want in making your special day everything you thought it should be! You will not regret going with him!

Jacinta Sent on 09/06/2016

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Greg and his sidekick were absolutely AMAZING, incredibly professional, and on top of everything. My wedding went so smooth because of Greg. So many people were telling me to hire some amateur DJ to play some music because it was all I needed.. Wrong. When Greg said he is like the ring master he couldn't have been more right. I am still getting compliments about our DJ almost 2 weeks later and he is the reason it was such a perfect night. He was full of surprises and my husband and I couldn't have been more happy about having him. He is very kind, patient, understanding and so fun. Thank you to Greg for making my wedding night so magical and perfect.

Olivia Sent on 08/29/2016

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Russell was fantastic! He really knows how to make you feel great about the DJ you're choosing. From the second I talked to him on the phone I knew he would be the perfect fit. Once we meet in person I got to learn a bit more about what he offers and he was fantastic with working in my budget. Russell went above and beyond what I imagined a DJ would do. And the icing on the cake was that all the guests at our wedding loved him just as much as I did.

Janet Sent on 05/26/2016

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If you want your guests to still be talking about your reception/dance YEARS after the event took place, THESE ARE THE GUYS TO GET! Russell was the DJ for our wedding and he was worth every single penny. From the beginning of the event until the last song of the night, he had everyone on the dance floor - EVERYONE. Including my 80+ year old grandma and she loved every second! I was able to meet with him a couple of times before our reception to "fine tune" our entire event. I appreciated so much that he really took the time to make our party our own, and not just do a cookie cutter event and have my wedding be just like everyone else's wedding. I was able to black-list songs (I had no interest in making my guests do the hokey pokey) and was even able to customize our first dance song. Everything about our night was perfect and we owe almost all of that to the great job Russell with Spotlight Events did. Hands down best choice of my entire wedding experience (second only to my choice of the groom) :)

Susan Sent on 05/20/2016

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I have planned numerous weddings, anniversary parties, retirements etc. and had numerous entertainment vendors I have dealt with, but Spotlight Events is top notch! Russell showed up early, had current top of the line equipment, great music, lots of props and engaged the celebrants. No stress for me, Russell made my job easy, and once he started the entertainment, it was none-stop fun, and I could just relax and enjoy the event myself. Take the stress out of your event, hire the best, Spotlight Events, and people will be talking about your party for years to come!

Emily Sent on 05/17/2016

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I can't say enough great things about Russell with Spotlight Events. He was personable, professional, and innovative. He was so much more then a DJ. He was a true entertainer. In my opinion, the DJ/music can make or break a reception. Russell did not disappoint. He went through everything with us and included everything we asked for. He had all of our guests engaged in the reception and dance activities. All of our guests had a blast and still talk about our reception as being one of the most fun weddings they have ever been to. I highly recommend Spotlight Events.

Leslie Sent on 05/16/2016

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We were more than fortunate to have Russ as the DJ at our wedding. I use the term DJ lightly because he was so much more than that. He was our wedding planner and support system throughout the entire wedding planning process. Russ was able to give us amazing advice because he has seen what works and what doesn't, yet he was never pushy. We had some very specific requests with our reception which Russ gladly honored. In return provided some fun substitutes to the more traditional wedding
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I would recommend Russ to anyone getting ready for a big event. He will take your gathering to a whole new level that you never thought possible. He helped to make one of the most amazing days of our lives absolutely perfect.

Nicole Sent on 05/15/2016

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We had a great time with this DJ at our 2007 wedding!

Kristen Sent on 05/15/2016

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I was very happy with the Russell. He made our day very persanized. I appreciate all of the special moments that were offered for us. We had a very amazing wedding.

Daniel Sent on 05/11/2016

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Greg's services were outstanding, and worry free. He really went above and beyond at our wedding last September. He was ready for anything, rain or shine (it stormed for us). He had a few surprises up his sleeve that we hadn't thought we needed or planned for, but ended up being perfect, and totally memorable. I wouldn't have had it any other way.

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As a mother of the bride he removed stress and created a amazing party! We thought we knew what we wanted and he did all of that and then made it better. Russell is amazing!

Nichole Sent on 03/31/2016

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We used Russ Welch back when his company was DJ's for you. Couldn't have been happier. He did this neat thing called the voice over. It was different and special and offered something for our guests that most people hadn't seen before at other weddings.
He went above and beyond to make us happy and to create an event that was memorable for not only us but for our guests as well. No one was bored and we had a full house til the very end. Cant go wrong here!

Becca Sent on 03/30/2016

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This was the best part of our Wedding. He sat down and listened to us and really worked with us. We wanted a very fun reception and at one point my Grandmother was dancing with a Feather Boa!! All the kids loved it, he really keeps the show going. That's what we wanted but I really liked him and he was good about really taking the time and listening to us personally. If you want someone just to make sure everyone is having a great time and dancing he plays great dancing tunes for all ages. I felt very special. For our songs we picked really weird songs for Father Daughter and My Husband and I and he went and found what we wanted. Can't recommend him More.

Cody Sent on 03/30/2016

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My beautiful wife and I are coming up on our 10 year anniversary this September and although it's been a while since our wedding day I can still vividly remember the quality of service that Russ and his team provided my friends and family with! Entertainment at a wedding is paramount and Russ took all of our preferences in to account when planning for our BIG DAY! He listened to what our expectations were for the event and made sure to deliver. I still have friends and family that rave about the time they had at our wedding and I owe thanks to Russ and his team for following through on their promises. Great company if your looking for a quality DJ!

User2565202 Sent on 03/30/2016

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Russell Welch with Spotlight Events was the DJ at my wedding and he was AMAZING!!!!!! I could not have asked for a better experience! Russell sat down with us and really listened to our needs and music style. I absolutely loved the fact that he asked how much involvement we wanted him to have at the reception and then gave you choices and examples of what he meant. We choose maximum involvement and WOW we had a blast!!! He had the groomsman racing the best man on a mini bike. The men at my wedding sang My Girl to me while he sang up prop cards behind me. I am a teacher so making children happy goes a long way with me. Russell had a children's song where he taught them dance moves along to the music. Throughout the wedding he made my husband Adam and I look amazing by making statements like "Gina and Adam would like you to..." He even took care of things we hadn't thought about. For example we had Goldfish at each table and what were we gonna do with all these fish? He gave them away in a game he made up around the tables. Anyone and everyone that attended my wedding always says they remember the DJ and that our wedding was the most fun of any wedding they have ever attended. Hands down the best in the business!!!!!! Look no further Russell Welch with Spotlight events will NOT let you down!!!!

Lindsay Sent on 03/09/2016

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Russell Welch from Spotlight Events was our DJ (and so much more) for our wedding on August 8, 2015. When I describe Russell and his services to family and friends I always say that he is not just a DJ. Instead he is an artist. He mixes music so that your guests will NEVER want to leave the dance floor. Not only did I have the opportunity to work with Russell for my wedding, but I was also a guest at a wedding that he DJ'd for and it was the best wedding we had ever been to. Russell will set up a meeting with you and go over all of the music that he (or the three of you) have selected for the evening. He also does amazing voiceovers for first dance songs which was something my guests were extremely impressed by. Our parents both commented on how personable Russell was and how impressed they were with all the "extra" things he did throughout the day/night to make everything run so smoothly. For example, he continually brought guests drinks from the bar, passed around mints after dinner, prepared drinks for the bridal party before the grand march, and SO much more. Hands down, Russell is an amazing DJ, entertainer, and artist. I would HIGHY recommend Russell for your next event.

Kayla Sent on 12/04/2016

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You could say we didn't have the most typical wedding we had a star wars themed wedding. Our MC Greg dressed up as a Jedi master to set the mood! There was not a minute that the dance floor was not full. They interacted and everyone just loved it! All of our guests said our wedding was one of the funnest weddings they had ever been too. Throughout the night every so often you/d hear a Wookie or r2d2 chim during the song to go with our theme.

Russell set up appointments with us multiple times before the wedding getting an idea on what we all wanted for our special day. He didnt rush anything he actually sat and took his time with everything. It wasn't like just give me the money and I'll show up. They actually care and are passionate about what they do. We had the voice over done during our first dance and there was not one dry eye in the room. Everyone absolutely loved it and was amazed.

Russell gave us so many ideas to go with anywhere from times we should do or having things done at to this would really compliment that if you did this. They help us in so many ways other than just Djing.

Greg made the dinner fun and helped us out. One of us is allergic to Gluten so we couldn't kiss after the dinner due to dinner rolls. We weren't going to do anything at all. Greg gave us the idea to have a bucket with blank pieces of paper (he provided) to call out names and they had to come up by the head table and kiss every time the clanking of the glasses started. he gave us score cards and we got to rate the kisses. Everyone made it eventful and fun to watch.

Thank you Spotlight Events! You made our wedding day amazing!

Erick Sent on 04/02/2018

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We cannot thank Russell and Spotlight Events enough for their time and effort making our wedding incredible. No other vendor showed the dedication, effort, and professionalism that Spotlight Events put into making sure our wedding was exactly what we wanted it to be. They planned out everything to be what we wanted (music, lighting, extras, logistics coordination, etc) and were able to make changes to anything at any point beforehand and throughout the night to make sure that we and our guests had as much fun as possible.
We are still receiving overwhelming feedback about how much our guests enjoyed their time and the show Russell put on. He truly did make it a unique experience that was tailored to fit our our personalities and the mood of our wedding. The personal touches Russell adds as a DJ to make each experience (mother-son/father-daughter dances, cake cutting, speeches) special are second to none. This is so much more than just a DJ playing music. This is a full production and it is clear to everyone there that this will not be your average reception.
Guests absolutely loved the unique photo mirror and atmosphere created in our reception venue.
Often overlooked is the DJ setup itself. Russell has a clean, classy setup for his equipment that does not take away from the reception space. It does not intrude in any way and this is something that stood out significantly and could not be more appreciated.

BOTTOM LINE: You will not find a better, more personal and professional experience. Period.

Kristen Sent on 12/07/2016

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Spotlight Events really went above and beyond what we expected for our wedding day. We had a few sit down meetings before booking with them and Russ really put our minds at ease about what Spotlight Events could offer us on our wedding day. We were never pressured into adding anything we didn't want and Russ worked with us to make sure we got everything we wanted that would work with our budget. Spotlight Events really offers some unique amenities that you don't see with every DJ service.

We wanted our guests to have a fun and relaxed time at our wedding and Russ really made that happen. He had people on the dance floor from right after dinner to the very end of the night. We heard so many great things from our guests in the days after our wedding about how much fun they had.

Katelynn Sent on 11/17/2017

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We had so many guests who were blown away by everything Russell offered. He is able to bring plenty of interesting things that can make your reception so unique. The crowd is definitely entertained throughout the night and he really plays a great selection of music. Russell takes the time to get to know you and offers you so much advice and great thoughts.

Mary Sent on 10/30/2019

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Great DJ and Planning

Russell was the DJ at our wedding this summer and he did a fantastic job. He was very prepared and organized leading up to the event. Not only did he have vast knowledge and ideas related to music, he also provided us with some great ideas for other aspects of our wedding. During the wedding, Russell did a great job playing a variety of good music - there truly was never an empty dance floor!

Shelley Sent on 01/05/2018

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Greg was absolutely phenomenal and flexible. He was able to fill in at the wedding it’s at the last minute. Due to musicians equipment being down. Poor Greg even had an accident on the way to the venue. And still was able to get everything together I’m time. It was the hottest day on record for 2017. 97° on September 23. And Greg never showed he was sweating or stressing.When our coordinator lost her senses, LOL, Greg was able to coordinate and get everything back on track for the rehearsal. Which was a huge godsend. Not only is he a strong Christian man ,but he shows it in his actions and professionalism. Thank you for making our wedding night just another event.

Daniel Sent on 11/02/2017

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Russell and his crew are very professional. They put every effort into their performance as if it is their own special day. They are very organized and on knowledgeable of the specific atmosphere trying to be attained at specific events. Expect the services to be a full production, not single services.

Patrick Sent on 10/08/2016

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We were very displeased with our DJ services offered by Russell. From being rude to the grooms father to forgetting detailed things at the wedding service to playing the wrong song for father daughter dance! This DJ was a train wreck! Would not recommend this DJ nor his services! Don't be fooled by his impressive talk! For this DJ's price tag you can do much better!

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