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We are Award Winning, professional and interactive DJs proudly serving all of Hampton Roads, from Richmond or Williamsburg to Virginia Beach and all cities in the Tidewater region of Coastal Virginia and beyond. If you are looking for a DJ for your upcoming event — whether you need a wedding DJ, music for an outdoor function, or a complete themed corporate event — we hope you will consider Colonial DJs.

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7 November 2019

We had DJ Howie for our wedding at Ford's Colony Country Club. He contacted us about a month before the wedding to go over all the details to make sure we were all on the same page. He accommodated for everything we wanted in regards to music and all my guests had a blast! More...

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31 October 2019

DJ Howie with Colonial DJs made our wedding day the best day ever! From start to finish people were out on the dance floor (even during dinner service! ), thanks to his epic choices and uncanny ability to read the room. It was a pleasure to work with them - from start to finish Howie was responsive to my questions and requests, and I knew I never had to repeat myself. It was going to get done perfectly! More...

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24 October 2019

Jeff was our DJ for our wedding and he did so awesome!! We had a dance party going all evening and he played all the songs I wanted and it was such a blast! He found and played our introduction song with no issues and MC'd the evening perfectly! I loved his suggestion of the garter reversal that we discussed prior to our big day and it ended up going perfectly! Jeff also did the shoe game for us which was so much fun! Thanks so much Jeff!! :D More...

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22 October 2019

My husband and I decided to go with Colonial DJs for our reception and we could not have been happier with how everything turned out.
CJ was the DJ that we had and he was a real pleasure to work with. Due to our hectic schedules, CJ even met us at our home one evening to go over everything for the reception, and he had a lot of good ideas we had not even thought of.
The Colonial DJs website was also really helpful and easy to use for planning what music we wanted to play, as well as planning out the schedule of things happening at the reception.
On the day of the wedding, CJ did a great job of keeping everything running smoothly throughout the reception, and the dance floor was completely packed the entire night with all of our guests having a blast, which is exactly what we wanted. CJ even worked with us to have one final dance, just my husband and I, after all of our guests were ushered outside to prepare for our departure.
I can’t say enough good things about CJ and Colonial DJs for helping us have the wedding of our dreams.
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16 October 2019

From booking, to paying, to planning, to playing the music, the whole experience with Colonial DJs was great. DJ AC Walker understood our vision and made it come to life. I highly recommend AC Walker and Colonial DJs for your event!!! More...

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14 October 2019

We had a great time working with Howie with Colonial DJs. We loved the website they have to help you customize your songs for the ceremony and reception. Howie was easy to get in touch with and responded very quickly to our questions. Howie created a timeline for us for the day and made sure we stuck to that. He also checked in with us from time to time to make sure we knew what was coming up. Howie got on the dance floor with everyone too! He was a lot of fun and made sure we had the best party! Thank you for making our day special! More...

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2 October 2019

From the day we booked with them to wedding day, everything was smooth and efficient. The website was easy to use. All of our phone conversations were very pleasant. Our DJ was Jeff. He called us the week before the wedding to go over timeline and last minute details. He showed up early and was very pleasant to work with. Throughout the whole evening he was AWESOME at helping us keep on track with our timeline. We changed our timeline a lot throughout the wedding and he just rolled with it and made it happen. I can’t express enough how thankful we were for him by the end!!! More...

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13 September 2019

I am so happy to share the wonderful experience we had with Colonial DJ’s at our daughter’s recent Watermen’s Museum wedding and reception on the beach in Yorktown!
My initial meeting with Jeff Bristow put me at ease and convinced me we had made the right choice. I realized we had hired far more than music. We had hired an experience master of ceremonies who would keep the event moving and put everyone in a joyous, happy mood!
With each subsequent meeting with other vendors, the response was always the same. Whether it was the caterer, day of planner, or photographer, they enthusiastically said, “ Jeff Bristow is going to be your DJ? You have the best! It will be a great event!”
And, indeed, Jeff worked closely with all those vendors in the days preceding the wedding, making sure the schedule of events went smoothly.
The sound quality was amazing in all three locations - at the beach for ceremony, up on a high deck for cocktails, and under the tent for dinner and dancing.
He was willing to meet with us and plan things along the way. The bride and groom and parents had opportunities to choose music for each part of the wedding and reception. And when we did not have ideas for a particular part of the evening, Jeff asked what mood we wanted for that moment and was quick to offer suggestions.
“Soft piano instrumentals as guests arrive? Got it! Pachelbel’s Cannon in D for entrance? This is a lovely version.
Michael Bublé and Frank Sinatra might be good for cocktail hour...
Which version of Stand by Me does the couple want? What are the favorite songs for the parents? What would your guests like to dance to? No problem! We’ll get them all up having fun!”
He thought of everything. He even worked with guest singers the week before to find the appropriate music.
AND... he made a very big deal of our little granddaughter/flower girl, even playing a song for her.
Our officiant was from Pennsylvania and had performed over 150 weddings. Rev. Johnson said Jeff was the best DJ she has encountered. She described his voice as a kind, loving radio personality voice that put everyone in a party mood!
Thank you, Colonial DJ’s! You helped make our event fabulous!
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27 August 2019

Jeff was the DJ for our wedding. He was the DJ for both of my older sisters weddings and when it came to picking a DJ for our wedding we knew we wanted Colonial DJs! Jeff was very responsive and made a mash up for the bridal party entrance and made my idea come to life. He was very fun and kept the party going. We are so glad Jeff was able to DJ our wedding and we highly recommend him and his team! More...

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22 July 2019

We had Howie DJ our wedding at the Williamsburg Winery this weekend. We had less than 75 people, yet there were always people on the dance floor with Howie's mix of 70--80s dance songs along with more modern requests. He was also great about asking us if we were okay with a couple of requests that were more along the lines of our Do Not Play list. Howie was also wonderful to work with before the ceremony, going over each detail, and making us feel confident that our ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner would be fun and relaxing for everyone! More...

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12 June 2019

From the very first time meeting him in person we knew Howie was kind, easy to talk to, and genuinely cared about how well our experience would be. Our ceremony and reception went amazing - and his musical talent was the perfect touch. Our guests had an amazing time dancing and he did a great job of reading the crowd and taking requests. Our day was a huge success largely in part of how fun and interactive Howie was. Also, it was amazing to open our card box and see one from him. How incredibly sweet! Can't thank him enough. More...

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3 April 2019

Jeff did a great job DJ-ing. The ceremony music and the other special music were played and the announcements were made exactly when we wanted them to be. We let him decide what to play during the dinner and what he picked was very pleasant and non-intrusive which helped create a good atmosphere during the dinner.

The dancing was a great success, even though we had picked out a bunch of songs we wanted Jeff to play during the night, he really did a great job of choosing what songs to play when. The dance music had a nice progression, and Jeff kept it from being monotonic while at the same time making the change from one type of song to another feel natural and welcome.
We filled in the event questionnaire Jeff asked us to fill in, providing him with knowledge of what songs and announcements we wanted and when we wanted them. The survey was complex, but it was relatively easy to fill in. I liked how they had a must play/play if possible section for requests, and I really appreciated how they asked about any topics that may be sensitive in the survey. We spent some time filling it in, but it really paid off during the wedding.

We highly recommend Jeff for those who are looking for a DJ to play at their wedding.
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7 March 2019

Colonial DJ was very easy to work with. I would highly recommend. They are highly responsive and professional. Also, they have an online interface to pick songs and create your timeline for the event, which was so helpful. They showed up on time and did a great job of keeping the evening moving along. We didn't want to stop dancing! More...

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21 February 2019

Jeff did an amazing job as our DJ! He was so friendly throughout the planning process and pulled the reception off just as we imagined! He really knows how to keep the party going and get the guests out on the dance floor! So glad we chose Colonial DJ for our wedding! More...

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20 December 2018

DJ Howie did an absolutely amazing job with our wedding reception. He really took the time to get to know us and what we wanted for our wedding. He was a huge factor in making our day as perfect as it was. We had compliments all around from our guests, and they were dancing all night long! More...

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9 December 2018

CJ with colonial DJs was fantastic. He talked me through his timeline, made sure to dress professionally (our dress code was black tie optional and he wore a tux! ), and had a positive attitude through it all. My favorite thing about CJ is the suggestions he made without being pushy. He suggested a generation/ anniversary dance since we weren’t doing a bouquet toss and our guests loved it. Not only did he have the dance, he also got out of the dj booth and asked the last five couples for their advice to us as bride and groom.

One of the best things about colonial DJs as a whole is their online planning portal. Their system allows you to put in songs you definitely want played or absolute do not play.

Finally, the pricing was very reasonable. It was half of what another vendor was quoting me.

Thank you all for being a part of our special day! CJ you’re awesome!
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16 November 2018

Everything was great! The music was perfect. He arrived on time and setup/takedown went smoothly. Very professional and just a great evening!

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6 November 2018

AC made our wedding night so much fun! Everyone had a blast. We can’t thank you enough

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9 October 2018

Everything was amazing! CJ was great and the photo booth we had was so much fun to do!

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27 September 2018

Jeff was absolutely fantastic! We wanted a DJ who got everyone out on the dance floor and Jeff did just that. He made planning super easy with the online forum, and for a busy bride that was awesome. We also got the photobooth and that was a major hit! More...

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25 September 2018

DJ Howie Rocked it!

We had DJ Howie and his wife Karen for our wedding reception at Williamsburg Winery. They were very professional from first interaction on. I had to plan my wedding from Florida (long distance) and they were completely accommodating! Howie played every song I requested and ensured that everything had planned went according to the plan!! Karen was great with the photo booth which was a COMPLETE HIT. WOW!
They were thorough and I loved the online planning portal they have on their site!!! An OCD person like myself would love this couple! ha!!!
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9 September 2018

Colonial DJs provided music for our wedding ceremony and reception. Jeff is an amazing guy to work with and truly enjoys his job! His fun vibes helped make our day special! Definitely would recommend Colonial DJs for your event! More...

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8 August 2018

Howie was hands down one of the best parts of our wedding. During the planning process he made sure that we were always on the same page and that he knew exactly what our vision was for our wedding. When it came to our wedding day, Howie was what kept the party going and people on the dancefloor until literally the sendoff. We look back on our wedding day and think wow it was the perfect day and so much of that is thanks to Howie and his ability to read a crowd and keep a party poppin' More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

31 July 2018

My guest are still talking about the music for our wedding! Jeff is an unbelievable DJ. From the ceremony to the reception everyone was engaged and felt the vibe through the music. He kept the night flowing, and even had the grandma's and grandpa's dancing! My husband and I recommend not only using Colonial DJ's for your entertainment, but their photo booth as well! My guest of all ages enjoyed capturing funny pictures to take home as a memory of our wedding. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our night unforgettable Jeff! You are truly talented, and it shows you really enjoy what you do! More...

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31 July 2018

My wife and I had a fantastic experience with Jeff DJing our wedding reception. He helped guide us through the process, played the music on cue that we asked for, avoided the songs we asked not be played, and even hosted a trivia game for our guests. I think everyone loved it and if we ever have need of a DJ again, we won't hesitate to call Colonial DJs. More...

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31 July 2018

We rented Colonial DJ's lovely photo booth for my daughter's wedding reception at Ford's Colony last October 2015, and it turned out to be a HUGE hit with all of our wedding guests the entire night! Young and old had a blast with the concept and the costumes, and many of them visited the booth multiple times ... it was soooooo much fun to watch. The photo album that came with the package was definitely a bonus "memory-maker" for the newlyweds. We've all had many good laughs re-reading what the guests wrote beside their photo strip in the album. The booth itself was very attractive, and the staff -- extremely professional and friendly. I will highly recommend using Colonial DJ's Photo Booth to everyone for any event! More...

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31 July 2018

Our wedding was two months ago and people are still talking about what a great DJ Howie was at the wedding. From the ceremony to the reception the music was beautiful and kept people on the dance floor until the final sendoff. He was very interactive with the guest, going as far as getting on the dace floor with them. He showed off his dance moves and helped the guests learn dances that some were unfamiliar with. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ! Thank you Howie so much for making our wedding night the best night we could have asked for! More...

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31 July 2018

We had our wedding at the Williamsburg Winery last weekend and Jeff was our amazing DJ!! He was wonderful from day 1! Colonial DJs was recommended to us by our venue and Jeff was actually one of their favorite DJs they had worked with in the past, and I can see why! He was the only DJ I met with and knew he would be perfect for our big day! He was extremely professional and easy to work with. Jeff was wonderful for us as I am not a party planner and had idea what all could possibly be involved with planning music and entertainment for a wedding. He was patient, knowledgeable and extremely friendly. It was such a pleasure to work with him. He helped make our day so much fun and followed all of our requests and guest requests. He helped create and keep our timeline moving and was there to guide us every step of the way! Our guests all LOVED him. My younger siblings (under 20) and grandparents (75+) and everyone in between could not say enough good things about him! Could not have imagined this day without Jeff working with us to make it everything we imagined and more! I HIGHLY recommend Colonial DJs for any occasion! More...

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31 July 2018

Jeff was amazing -- we had a unique wedding as my now husband is Scottish! We had a few different cèilidh dances, and he was awesome about playing them and getting everyone dancing.

We had the best experience, and he made our wedding super fun :) Thanks, Jeff!
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31 July 2018

Colonial DJs was fantastic. Throughout the entire process they were communicative and they really made our planning process easy - Howie even drove out to meet us for our initial meeting since our schedules were awkward. Ed was our DJ and he was fun and helpful and super easy going, and he did a phenomenal job. Thank you so much!! More...

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31 July 2018

I had such a wonderful experience with Chris from colonial DJ's. I was so worried that the event wouldn't flow smoothly- but from start to finish it was the best party of my life! He was so organized and several times I saw him making his way around the tent to make sure people were ready for specific events (toasts, dinner being served, garter toss...) everything was just perfect thanks to him! He was so flexible and knowledgable about order of events and also worked with us to make it just what we wanted. Thank you again, Chris, for making our wedding absolutely perfect! More...

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31 July 2018

I can't get enough of these guys. When I recommend Colonial DJ's to my clients of Wedding Co. I know that I am getting top notch, professional service. They will be on time, go over all the details leading up to the day, be flexible when needed and have everyone out on the dance floor. HIRE THEM! More...

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31 July 2018

I must say, I was highly impressed with Colonial DJs at this past weekends wedding at the beautiful Williamsburg Winery. Jeff was phenomenal!!! He kept the guests on the dance floor ALL night long and they were shouting, "One more song" at the end! I look forward to working with them again! More...

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31 July 2018

Jeff and Howie are the BEST!!! I have worked with them professionally as well as personally....I recommend them to everyone that calls Big Top Entertainment for corporate as well as private parties and weddings. Several years ago Howie worked my daughter’s wedding ....nothing more personal than that! He did an awesome job and people are still commenting on how wonderful the evening was!!! Colonial DJ’s totally make it ALL about the client!! You can’t go wrong when using this company More...

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31 July 2018

Jeff Bristow and Colonial DJs provided a wonderful time at our February wedding reception at Veritas Vineyard and Winery in the Charlottesville Area! He made everything so special and fun! I was a California bride and couldn’t have been happier with Jeff’s attention to detail and customer service. He was able to make time to meet with my fiancé, family, planner, and me during our East Coast trips. He is a delight to work with! He was able to bring our guests together from coast to coast and celebrate our wonderful wedding day. Thank you, Jeff!

I wish I had the option to give you more stars! ����������������
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2 June 2018

Howie and the entire ColonialDJs team was a pleasure to work with start to finish. Without Howie's diligence and attention to details our reception would not have been the seamless, organized, incredible adventure that it was! I cannot thank Howie enough for honoring our request to dress up like Colonial George Washington to add some fun to the reception and give our guests from far away an added little taste of Williamsburg. THANK YOU SO MUCH for honoring all my wishes - and blocking out people who wanted requests when I had timed it all. You saved the day more than once and I am so glad there was no funny business around the microphone. I would hire you guys again in a heartbeat and will refer you to all my friends :) xox, Trish Doheny - May 12th wedding More...

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28 May 2018

Howie! He was the man! Read the room just right helped edit and time out songs for the dances, was there early to setup, didnt miss a beat during toasts! All around made our wedding super fun for all! More...

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4 May 2018

Jeff did an awesome job! I was a little nervous about how the music during the ceremony would sound, since we were in an outdoor venue but everything went smoothly and sounded great. Our guests had a blast, he kept the energy up all evening - thank you for everything! More...

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30 April 2018

We had Howie from Colonial DJs and had the easiest experience working with him. He was so friendly, played just what we wanted, and timed everything for both our ceremony and reception perfectly. They have an online questionnaire and song request page that is really simple to use and very thorough. They made the whole night run smoothly. Definitely recommend! More...

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7 April 2018

Jeff was truly amazing! He kept in contact with my husband and I during the entire process and was extremely accommodating to any and all changes we wanted to make. His energy throughout the night kept the reception moving smoothly and I look forward to working with him again. More...

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24 February 2018

Jeff was the dj at my wedding and I couldn't recommend him more highly. Many compliments from guests!

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15 February 2018

Howie was great!! All of our guests had a blast and danced the whole time! Howie was very interactive and kept the reception flowing effortlessly. You will not be disappointed if you choose Colonial DJs for your next event!! More...

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15 January 2018

I worked at a venue in Newport News for 2 years and ALWAYS happily referred Jeff and his team to my clients. Every single client was so happy with the services from Colonial DJs! From a business perspective, they are incredibly responsive and reliable, and they offer much more than just a DJ (photo booth, uplighting, etc.). This past summer, I referred Jeff to my close friend whose wedding I was in, and unsurprisingly, he was a huge hit. He took requests from the guests (per the bride's instruction) and had the best/funniest comments throughout the night. He was so amazing that my fiance and I have asked him to travel down to SC to DJ our wedding this August, and I'm so excited to have a great friend and great DJ to provide the entertainment for my wedding! Thanks Jeff and team!!! More...

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31 December 2017

We got married this past November and had Jeff as our DJ and he was absolutely amazing!!!!! Being in the business before our wedding, I knew who I wanted as our DJ the minute we got engaged and they didn't disappoint! Jeff was the sweetest and accommodated any requests our guests had during the wedding reception! I don't think the dance floor was ever empty throughout the reception! We loved Jeff and couldn't have asked for a better night! We would definitely recommend Jeff and his team for anyone looking for a DJ!! More...

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30 December 2017

We had a great experience with Colonial DJs. Very easy to work with and honored all our music requests. Very happy with the experience and glad we chose them.

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15 December 2017

We got married on Nov 4, 2017 and man oh man, Howie from Colonial DJs was just the best!!! He met with my mother and me a couple of times leading up to the wedding, not to mention answering my never ending emails promptly and with grace. He even made a few last minute, unexpected changes to the Mother/Son dance with no complaint or sign it was even a remote inconvenience. This company is the epitome of professionalism -- HIGHLY RECOMMEND! More...

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4 December 2017

A.C. Walker was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!!! We were able to discuss the details of my wedding reception on the phone prior to the event, and he ROCKED THE HOUSE. He completely understood my vision, and I couldn't have asked for anything more. He checked in with us throughout the event to make sure everything was going how we wanted to, and to see if there was anything else that we needed/wanted. I cannot say enough good things about A.C. Walker! He was my dream DJ, and I have soo many great memories from working with him. I highly recommend him and Colonial DJ's to anyone for any event!!!! A million times A+. Thanks again for making my wedding reception dreams come true! More...

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4 December 2017

DJ Howie Alexander did a fabulous job at our wedding! From meeting with my husband and I on short notice to keeping the flow and vibe of the wedding up all night, he was absolutely wonderful. Howie acted as our DJ and EmCee - and we and our guests completely loved how he helped to make our wedding day perfect! More...

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26 November 2017

Howie was great! He was very accommodating - meeting us close to where we live instead of their office. He was a great MC - very personable. One of our guests told us he had been to many weddings, and our DJ was by far the best. He really knows how to read and engage the crowd. More...

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28 October 2017

AC did a fantastic job! It was drizzling for my ceremony and he went out and bought a small tent for his equipment and umbrellas for us. He was prompt and touched base with me throughout the night to ensure that everything was going as planned, he kept things on time and I can't think of how things could have run smoother. I don't think my wedding would have been as good as it was without him. If I am being nit-picky he mixed up my name with one of my bridesmaids when he announced us and announced me as Mrs. [husbands name] which for me was pretty insulting but I know for most people they wouldn't care. Overall though I would still highly recommend him, he really went above and beyond. More...

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What I love most about my job is the gratification of helping a bride have a fun and memorable wedding day. I spend several hours preparing detailed timelines and music playlist so that I know I have all of the formal dance selections, reception songs, and a clear understanding of the order of events for the day. I also practice names prior to formal introductions. You get only one chance to get it right, and I love getting it right!!

I was inspired to start Colonial DJs to make a career of playing music and entertaining our wonderful clients and their friends and family. I have been a lifelong musician/DJ and have been fortunate to perform full time since 1995.

My clients choose me because of my 30+ years of experience. This allows me to read crowds and play the right music at the right time. It also allows me to provide the right amount of motivation for the crowd when needed. Over the last 30+ years I have taken many opportunities to learn more about the wedding and DJ industries through training seminars and conferences.