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‘21 Certificate of Excellence, 2021

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We specialize in weddings:

We offer top 10% service and bottom 10% pricing

DJ/ Photographer/ Officiant $1950
DJ/ Photographer/ Officiant/ Photo Booth $2250

Wedding DJ 850 Sat / Thur, Fri, Sun 750/ Mon-Wed 700
Add Dancing on a Cloud 150
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41 hires on Bark
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9 March 2024

DJ

Jon was so good! We planned our wedding basically over the phone, as we were out of state. He had everything down and was our officiant and DJ. He was easy and great to work with and sent us videos of the wedding and reception/dance afterward! 10/10 would recommend! More...

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4 February 2024

Wedding DJ

The best DJ ever! He was so thorough when we went over our initial call and final call before the ceremony. We wanted a specific set of songs and he stuck to it but is flexible and will do whatever you prefer. It’s not even been 12 hours and he has uploaded all his complimentary videos and guestbook video to YouTube. He was exceptional and you won’t be disappointed. Amazing amazing amazing! I wish I could tell more people how great he is!! More...

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25 November 2023

DJ

We had a wonderful experience with Jon. He did great, keep the people engaged and keep a fun atmosphere. Thank you for making my daughter's wedding so special!

22 October 2023

John did such an amazing job for my ceremony, he helped make it an event I’ll never forget. Music is such an important part of my now husband and I’s life and he ensured that all of our favorites were played! ! Thank you so much John. You were amazing! More...

26 September 2023

What services we requested: DJ, Officiant, Photographer

How it went:
Officiant: Perfect! Jon personalized the ceremony down to the smallest detail and made it our own for sure. He picks up the vibe of you and your guests and blends right in. His demeanor, words and professionalism could not have been any better.
DJ: Wonderful! Again, Jon made our evening just what we wanted. He played everything we asked for on our playlist as well as the special item songs. I had asked him to do a nice mix to fill in between which wasn't easy because we had guests from 2 ½ years old all the way up to folks in their 80's. Jon did not disappoint! Great choices and great timing made a fun atmosphere where everyone had a blast.
Photographer: Our venue was in a small city so we really didn't give her much to work with, but her professionalism and creativity with backgrounds and poses worked wonders. I can't wait to see our beautiful pics!
Overall: Jon's patience, kind demeanor, guidance, advice and tips were greatly appreciated. They are affordable and have so many more options for your wedding. We 100% recommend Once Upon A Wedding hands down!
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15 September 2023

DJ

Jon did an absolutely amazing job at my daughter’s wedding! We hired him to officiate, and he knocked it out of the park! My husband was a minister for 30+ years and knows a good speaker when he hears one, and he agrees that Jon did a super fantastic job ! It was one of the best, if not the best wedding ceremony that we’ve ever heard. Jon is professional, punctual, detail oriented, very helpful, communicative, and has such a warm friendly demeanor! It felt like he was part of the family, he helped to make the day a wonderful and magical experience! His assistance and support leading up to the special day was also very helpful, and he even helped afterwards with getting the license taken care of. He goes above and beyond, and I can’t say enough good things, I highly recommend him! More...

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7 August 2023

DJ

So far this company has been great. Fast reply good price. Good reviews.

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7 June 2023

DJ

Once A Upon A Wedding was fantastic!
Jon made the Wedding flow in perfect order.
Our guest really enjoyed all of the Interaction with the D. J. I highly recommend his services! More...

9 April 2023

Jon, Wowed us. He is the best!! His attention to detail is unmatched, his personality and warmth makes for the most persanable experience! Jon's communication weather your the Bride or the Mother is on point, and makes you feel like you are the Most important at all times. Thank you for that. We love him, and wouldn't want to ever use another DJ. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE BEST EXPERIENCE EVER, IT WAS A DREAM COME TRUE!! More...

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25 March 2023

DJ

Once Upon A Wedding is who you want for your special event. Professional, promt, provides quality work. They put together a PlayList exactly like the couple requested. He kept the wedding moving and fun from begining to end. You will be pleased if you hire him More...

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25 March 2023

DJ

Dj was easy to work with, professional and prompt. PlayList was exactly what the wedding couple wanted. Event was a success.

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13 March 2023

Wedding DJ

I found DJ Jon in Bark, aka Once Upon a Wedding. He was the first to call me concerning my request in Bark. We contracted Jon as DJ for my daughter's wedding. He is very organized and keeps everything flowing according to schedule. Dj Jon, allows music request by guess and karaoke. He took videos of the wedding ceremony and the reception and posted them to his youtube page for easy viewing. I'd recommend Once Upon a Wedding for anyone looking for an experienced. More...

12 January 2023

Jon was fantastic! He uploaded our playlist and kept the party going all night! He is easy to work with and prompt to answer texts. I highly recommend him!

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4 December 2022

Wedding DJ

I can’t recommend John enough !!! I would use him again and recommend anybody Looking for a DJ to look no further, 100% use him! !! He has expert communication skills, very personable, outgoing, positive and very professional! He provided our wedding DJ and photo booth and it was all perfect! More...

14 November 2022

Very professional. They did an amazing job with music and photos. They were very organized and kept the the flow of the wedding on track.

6 November 2022

This is 5 star service. I know the wedding and reception would not have gone well without Jon. He's experienced, knowledgeable and top notch in his profession. I could never thank him enough for all he did. Can't wait to see the photos as well. Videos turned out great! My Grandson loves the marshmallow DJ and Jon wore the mask for him, danced with him and took photos with him. He takes his job seriously and is very professional. Thank you so much!! More...

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24 September 2022

DJ

once upon a wedding did our wedding and was amazing!! communicated very well and helped us with all of our questions. worked with us and was flexible. kept up with the energy of the room. goes out of his way to make your day special and make the night fun for the guests. was a kind person and awesome to work with! More...

18 September 2022

Hands down the least stressful part of our wedding planning! Jon showed up on time, set up, kept us on schedule! His wife does amazing photography work and we could not be happier! Thank you

16 August 2022

Once upon a wedding did wonder's for our wedding. We came from Texas to Florida and got married at coco beach. Jon did a great job with everything we wanted and really exceeded our expectations. Would recommend to everyone that is getting married More...

22 July 2022

John was absolutely amazing for our wedding on July 13th. So grateful that we were able to find him for our special day! He doubled as our officiant as well as our DJ and I couldn’t have asked for any better ! Very nice and made sure our evening went perfect and kept our guest dancing until they closed us down at the venue! 10 out of 10 recommend him! 😊😊 More...

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4 July 2022

DJ

Once upon a wedding (Jon Arnold) DJ was amazing. He went above and beyond and the entire wedding went on without a hitch!! We would absolutely have him DJ any and all events! ❤️ More...

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26 June 2022

DJ

John and his wife Alexis did an excellent job at my wedding, DJ and photography. I am very happy to have left that responsibility in their hands because they are the best. thanks guys you made my special day go perfect ☺️😃 More...

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22 June 2022

DJ

Once Upon A Wedding was an excellent choice for a DJ. He offered so many other services as well. He had a very reasonable price but offered just as much as any other DJ's that were double his price. He was so friendly and easy to work with. He did everything just as we liked but also had his own suggestions if you needed help. He went above and beyond to take pictures and videos of our ceremony/reception even though we had not paid him for that. I highly recommend Once Upon A Wedding for you wedding needs/services. More...

27 May 2022

John was both our wedding officiant and our reception DJ. He was very professional and flexible with all of our requests, even new requests made day of with the time line. He kept the reception fun and alive with music and games and knew how to keep people involved. He went above and beyond to make sure our special day went perfectly. More...

27 May 2022

Jon officiated our wedding ceremony and acted as DJ for our reception. He did such a fantastic job. We received so many compliments from our guests on choosing such a great Officiant/DJ. He kept both the ceremony and reception running extremely smoothly the entire time. He was very upbeat and really kept people up and moving and having a great time during the reception. He was very receptive to all of our preferences and was very detailed in making sure everything was exactly how we wanted it. He arrived extra early to make sure everything was set up in plenty of time. He even took extra photos and videos (in addition to those taken by our photographers) to share with us, which was such a special touch. Being that we got married in a destination wedding, Jon helped us so much through the whole process, even though we could not meet in person until the day of. We chose Once Upon a Wedding for our wedding after reading great online reviews and speaking to Jon on the phone. I was a bit worried that all the great reviews were too good to be true. However, Jon made our wedding day absolutelty PERFECT. Not only did he make sure everything moved along according to time/plan, he added so many special touches such as the photos, videos, advice, etc. His great sense of humor kept the mood very fun and light the entire night. If anyone is looking for an officiant and/or DJ for their wedding, I 100% recommend Jon! More...

30 March 2022

John was so nice and really helpful. 100% recommended, he was so good at explaining and was always available when I needed him

28 March 2022

I was planning my wedding and was struggling to find a DJ that would fit my budget until I found Jon from Once Upon A Wedding. We had our wedding this past weekend and Jon was there on time, was kind, polite and very accommodating! He set all his equipment up so fast and was ready to go well before guests were arriving. I gave him minimal guidance in the music selection but with only a few questions he nailed it! He played such an active role in the entire night filming some videos that are now precious memories. It was a pleasure working with him, and if you’re wondering if you should book him- trust me and do it!!! More...

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14 July 2021

DJ

My daughter was impressed by their professionalism, the amount of questions and information that was required, and the prices of Add-ons was very reasonable.

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30 June 2021

Wedding DJ

Very quick response time. I will use them again. I'd recommend Bark.

Q&As

The secret is to have a plan and then be flexible. You have to be in tune with the energy in the room and ride with what everyone is vibrating to that night. There are a ton of tricks to get guests onto the dance floor and moving.

Organized and flexible. I really like to have a solid plan and then we can vary from that as needed throughout the night. I can also switch musical preferences fairly quickly as we handle many types of music.

I love finding great couples and helping them make their most important day extra special.

I have always wanted to have my own business because I work hard and I knew I would be successful.

We provide many services other vendors don't provide with pricing that is unbeatable.

The planning can be done remotely and couples are often surprised at how easy the planning is for their wedding.

We follow the local / venue regulations that vary widely from place to place.

Services

$850 4-6 Hour all inclusive / Custom music, MC for reception, Gig Bar 2.0 Dance Lights, up lights x8, mic, speakers, karaoke available if desired, additional time available, you receive a bonus gift of key moments of the reception via video upload to YouTube

$950 getting dressed - exit / All Pics to flash drive in 2 formats RAW (best for prints) and JPEG (best for social media), additional time available, 2nd shooter available, you receive a bonus gift of key moments of the reception via video upload to YouTube

$225, customized and personalized ceremony, DIY premarital counseling course included which saves you $25 off at the courthouse on your marriage license... you pay the court $61 instead of $86... we have an additional service where we acquire the license from the court for you for $175 or $150 depending on if you did premarital counseling, you get a gift of the ceremony as video upload to YouTube

$300 It is Open (great for group pictures), Staffed (your guests don't have to try to figure out the easy to use equipment), Digital (pictures are posted to a custom Facebook page and guests are texted a link to their pictures, you receive the digital album of everyone's pictures on your phone live at your sweetheart table)

$1200 You get your choice of 2-post bamboo arch or 2-post birch arch (4-post bamboo arch available for $150 additional), your choice of aisle either bamboo and seashell or shepherd's hook with mason jars and baby's breathe (lantern aisle available for $100 additional), arch is draped in white fabric and comes with 30 white covered chairs (additional chairs available at 4/ea, wedding color upgrade to arch draping and chair bows in your wedding colors typically $100 additional), includes sand ceremony and seashell toss (you can substitute sand ceremony for wine box ceremony for no additional charge), ceremony video upload to YouTube and support for your officiant.0

$ 1200 OUAW will review contracts and troubleshoot, generate a timeline in conjunction with the couple, confirm vendors and communicate needs, be present entire day of the wedding receiving vendors and troubleshooting the day. OUAW is available for a rehearsal though times are not guaranteed and should be booked asap.