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Events By Duke

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‘21 Certificate of Excellence, 2021

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Events By Duke DJ and Savor The Moment Photo Booth offer the complete package when it comes to a DJ/Photo Booth rental Houston Texas and surrounding area. We’ll take care of everything from the ground up. As a result, you can rest assured that we will work with you on the music and all of our awesome booth options.

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17 September 2023

DJ Mr. Duke provided our Photo Booth services at our wedding and did an amazing job. He was very professional and did an excellent job snapping fun photos of our guests! It's great keepsake for both the guests and the couple. All of the photos came out great! More...

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18 June 2023

I’ve used James for two parties and he is so professional, and was everything I wanted. He has a huge song list and played every song I requested. He was punctual, reliable, and above all, made my parties fun! He knows how to get people on the dance floor and keep them there. I will definitely be using him again in the future! More...

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25 May 2023

I had the pleasure of working with Dj Duke for my wedding. I loved that he was able to provide a number of services. We booked for Dj services, monogram, Photo Booth, cold sparks, as well as “dancing on clouds”. We truly enjoyed our night, & had a great time. Thank you! More...

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1 December 2022

I just had my wedding this past weekend and had hired DJ Mr Duke for it and he was amazing! First of all, his setup just looks amazing! It looked so elegant unlike most DJ set ups! The lighting he added around the venue was awesome too and really added to the party vibe. He was awesome at following my list/suggestions and would change it up to get the party going. I've already given his contact info to a lot of my guests and my coordinator was SHOCKED she hadn't heard of him before! The photobooth was so much fun too and I loved getting a copy of all the photos my guests took too! On top of all of this - his price can't be beat either!! Definitely recommend!!! More...

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1 September 2022

Had high hopes for Events by Duke, I will admit he is very nice and easy to work with but he seemed to be very unprepared for my wedding. Me and my mom wanted specific music played for a portion of the wedding( soca and reggae) and we picked each song to be played in that order. We had the hype jump music and then the more slower vibe soca to be played after but he only played about 3 or 4 hype songs and the rest was the slow ones which was incredibly disappointing because for all the hype songs played I was still greeting guest and taking photos but I wasn’t trippin cus I knew we had a lot more to be played but they never were. We also had songs we wanted played that were from family who made music and he totally forgot to play it. We had to go up and ask him to play it which was near the end of the night when some guest already left or a lot went outside onto the patio area. Our second entrance song was also ruined. I sent him 2 separate emails with the link to the exact version of the song and then explicitly explained the part of the song that I was looking to use and he dropped the ball. We did a lot of work putting together our playlist and more or less did the work for him and it wasn’t what we wanted. There were a few other smaller things that were disappointing that happened in regards to the Dj as well. I can’t say he is a bad Dj … I feel like it would have been fine if we just let him play whatever music he wanted with little direction but with all the music we gave him it didn’t seam like he prepared ahead of time for it and the jump music was what I was looking forward to most for my entire wedding, we brought flags for it and everything. Very disappointing overall but we had a good time regardless More...

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1 August 2022

Special thanks to DJ Duke for helping us stay on schedule although we had a late start with the wedding ceremony. He is a great MC and DJ who kept my guests on the dance floor. I also added the photo booth to our package which I loved. Thanks to the ladies who helped with that as well because it ran a lot more smoothly! I would recommend him for your wedding or event! He is very professional and will add that special touch! More...

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11 June 2022

DJ Duke is the truth!!! Thank you for running the ceremony music smoothly and keeping the guest on the dance floor!! Keep being a fantastic DJ!!!

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8 June 2022

Hands down one of the most professional , all around DJ for any type of event. He had my daughter's sweet 16 Party jumping from beginning to end. Has a great music selection and can read a room! Would give 7 stars if i could. More...

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1 June 2022

I was beyond impressed with Duke. I used his photo booth services. He was affordable and very professional. The pictures were high quality! Also, every time I tried to get in touch with him, he responded very quickly. He made things seamless and painless. I’ll definitely be using him again in the future and recommending him to others. More...

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1 June 2022

Best DJ I could've hired for my wedding!! Great personality and easy to work with. We had a multi-cultural wedding and he moved through the music seamlessly. My guests said that was a party to remember. I highly recommend Events by Duke for DJ services! More...

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1 June 2022

Thank you Events By Duke for providing the photo booth for my son's party. It was a big hit at the party! Looking forward to using your service again in the future. I highly recommend you all to everyone. Thanks! More...

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13 November 2021

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I told him to just read the crowd and play what he thought we’d like. He nailed it. Kept the dance floor crowded and our party was a blast! Thank you, James!

25 January 2021

I got married January 18, 2020. Yes, it’s a bit late for a review, but I finally am going on my honeymoon (on our 1 year anniversary) and have time on the flight to thank my vendors. I initially found Events by Duke in a search on Thumbtack. Then I went and searched on Facebook and other platforms to see there were samples of the work that James did. Boy, I was IMPRESSED! I immediately contacted James and he was easy to work with. He answered all of my questions during the planning phase. On the day of the wedding, he truly impressed me! He was an awesome DJ and mood setter (up-lights)-- played every single song we requested, remixed our first dance song for us, and followed the script on all of the requested songs/dances/chants. He literally kept the party going ALL NIGHT! Our friends still talk about how amazing of a time they had dancing the night away. It was like we were all in college again (GO GATORS!)! I also can’t forget to mention that the up-lights he did for us truly set the mood of the party. If you are looking for a DJ who is easy to work with and truly keeps the party going, look no further! I highly recommend Events by DJ Duke! More...

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11 January 2020

Wedding DJ

DJ Mr Duke was an amazing choice for our wedding! We literally would not have been able to find such a deal anywhere else in Houston. We got a lot of compliments on the music and the photobooth was a hit that will leave us with memories forever. More...

29 August 2019

Hiring Events by Duke was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding ceremony and reception. DJ Duke aka Mr. James Williams was super easy to work with, professional and affordable. He came early, neat set-up and moved from outdoors to indoors with no issues. He knew to play all our prioritized songs, felt the room and was able to get 140 Vietnamese, Irish, Italians, African-Americans and Mexicans (adults plus kids) to all dance and had a blast with each other. I have heard nothing but great things about my DJ and thank him for all the smiles he put on the floor. His photobooth was also a big hit and lighting was on point. I would hire him again and DEFINITELY recommend. More...

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26 October 2018

Great customer service
Quick reply and very professional

25 October 2018

James is very professional and organized! He keeps the party going. I am happy I chose him as the DJ for my wedding. He kept the party going. He catered the music to all age groups at the wedding More...

8 September 2018

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23 July 2018

Great service.... prompt, professional, and did an outstanding job! I will definitely use your services again! I was very pleased! Thank you!

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23 July 2018

Dj Duke made my wedding day a breeze. He kept everybody moving and he knew exactly what to play !

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23 July 2018

Duke was absolutely amazing. For such a diverse crowd, and not much help given to him from our side due to being busy with everything else, the job he did was outstanding. We were not very familiar with weddings and did not know what transpired during a reception, and every time I didn't know what to do next, Duke had my back. Hes professional, courteous, and don't forget he doesn't cost an arm and a leg. GIVE THIS MAN A CALL! More...

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23 July 2018

Great DJ!!!! DJ Mr. Duke was very professional and entertained my guest from start to finish. He included all of my details and went the extra mile in putting together a photo and video montage. #FortyShadesofFe

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23 July 2018

He did my 50th wedding anniversary party and he was awesome. Very professional and the music was so good.i would highly recommend him you won't be sorry.

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23 July 2018

My husband & I were very pleased with DJ Mr Duke at our wedding last night! We reached out on short notice and he delivered! He exceeded our expectations! If you are looking for professional, affordable, and personalized DJ services, this is who you want! More...

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23 July 2018

Absolutely loved having Duke last night at the wedding and reception we hosted at The Hidden Palms. He's very professional with a great set up and very easy to work with. Everyone had a great time.

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23 July 2018

I love the music, the decorations, I love everything about DJ Mr.Duke

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23 July 2018

I thought the world of your professionalism .... From the first moment I spoke with you, you were able to direct us to your website and assist us with our needs. .. I really appreciate You being affordable and professional... Thanks for making our
20th Anniversary a night to remember ...
Book DJ Duke today!
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23 July 2018

DJ Mr. Duke was awesome for my son's wedding! People danced all night long. Thanks DJ Mr. Duke for an unforgettable night!

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23 July 2018

I highly recommend DJ Mr. Duke. He is awesome. His setup was elegant, and he was a great MC all night. He was easy to work with and great for the price. Plus, he surprised us with a custom geofilter that was beautiful. More...

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23 July 2018

Thank you James! It was great to meet and work with you. Thank you for being so accommodating for our bride and groom. Great selection of music. You were awesome! Hope to work with you again! More...

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23 July 2018

Dj Duke was amazing! He made our baby’s Sweet 16 a special night to remember!! Please, don’t hesitate to book him for your next event!! �

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23 July 2018

DJ Mr. Duke was the perfect DJ for our wedding reception!!
From our first contact on Thumbtack to meeting us at our venue to go over our details, he was professional, thorough, well organized & very likable!

The music he played was perfect for our group & he kept our guests & us dancing from the moment he started playing to the very last song!
Many of our guests told us it was the best time they had had at a wedding reception!

He was the best & almost a year later, I still recommend him anytime someone mentions needing a DJ!
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23 July 2018

The best person you will ever meet in person and the music is great

Reviewed on Facebook

23 July 2018

DJ Mr. Duke could not have been more perfect for our wedding! He was flexible, had an extremely professional-looking setup and had the party going the whole night. Our guests literally chanted for an encore because everyone was having so much fun! I HIGHLY recommend him for your event! More...

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23 July 2018

Dj Duke was the dj for my August 12th wedding. He was absolutely incredible and professional. He kept everyone on the dance floor including the kids. He also played what we wanted to hear including a mix of Haitian music. Even to this day we get complimented on how fun our wedding was. I would definitely recommend Dj Duke for any occasion. More...

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23 July 2018

From my mother's wedding reception to my childcare center Easter egg hunt DJ Mr.Duke is always very professional and keeps people dancing. The lighting at my mother's wedding was amazing.....the up lighting is so beautiful and transitions the room from boring to a beautiful room he even captured some moment on his camera while DJing he is an amazing DJ anytime someone is looking for an DJ that won't let them down I tell them to give Mr.Duke a call they won't be disappointed.
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23 July 2018

Thumbs up to great service provided!!
Mr. DJ Duke made my event memorable. He was prompt and professional. Any changes we needed to make to the timeline of our event he was able to accommodate flawlessly. My guest were also very pleased with the flow of music selection. I had request for his DJ services by the end of my event. Thank you Mr. Dj Duke

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23 July 2018

Very friendly and professional person! Hands down the coolest DJ ever! You want an event your friends and family will be talking about forever he's your man! So glad I came across him and I will definentely be calling him again! More...

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As certified wedding & event planners, James is prepared to work diligently, with you, to plan & discuss every moment of your wedding/event, in detail. It's important to us to get to know you, so that we can weave your preferences and personality into your special day. We'll play the song that was playing when you first met your significant other, the best songs from your college days, your college fight song, and all your favorite songs and artists that you, your family and friends, love! Our goal is to execute your vision of your wedding day, flawlessly. Each wedding we do is as unique as each couple we meet!

​We provide our exceptional services for a very limited number of monthly events, in order to ensure we provide a fun, memorable experience, for every wedding, every time! We're not a large franchise company. We're proud to be a small business, that's Houston-owned & operated, fully insured, and with over 10 Years of experience and thousands of happy clients, you're in good hands with us!​

Every DJ has his own preferences and I am no exception. I did grow up on such a wide variety of music and have a deep appreciation from the rock and roll era, the classic rock era, disco, funk, soul, pop, jazz, even a little bit of country. I tend to personally gravitate to old school hip-hop, R&B, pop, funk, and classic soul.

For one, with our open air photo booths, you are able to fit up to 15 people in one photo, and sometimes more! This allows for everyone to be in one picture altogether and it cuts down on wait time, as the enclosed photo booth can only fit 2-4 people in one picture. In addition, our open air photo booths are much more compact and discrete. They fit into tighter quarters and set-up and take down is faster than setting up and breaking down an enclosed photo booth. An open air photo booth also allows other guests to see what’s happening inside the booth, encouraging them to jump in themselves!

All Rentals Include
40 Props!
All of our prop buckets are a mixed assortment of:
Mustaches, Signs, Boas, Hats, Frames, Wigs, Sunglasses, Party, Jumbo, Novelty, Masks, Animal, Feather, Novelty
Head Boppers, Novelty Items

We specialize in weddings, corporate events, formals, and parties. We are continually striving to set ourselves apart through an exceptional customer service experience, high-quality photo booths, unique services, and competitive pricing. Events By Duke has a history and goal of providing outstanding service and offers customers a seamless experience with added services not typically provided by similar companies.

Their aspirations weren't limited to their majors, and an entrepreneurial spirit colored their conversations. While photographing/djing a wedding reception, James witnessed the popularity of an old photo booth the guests used to commemorate their special day. As the guests frolicked around the contraption, a flash went off in his head — "we could do that better."

I bring knowledge, passion, and desire to your event. Having a vast knowledge and connection to music, and making seamless transitions instead of just simply pressing play and forgetting about it. The experience of working numerous crowds (high school, clubs, corporate parties, and weddings), at lots of locations. to understand what they want to hear and dance to, knowing that songs from totally different genres and years can seamlessly intertwine with each other. And adding to my passion for music I bring technical expertise that is rare to find in this industry. Everything from my backup concepts to the ability to hone in the perfect sound at a venue.

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