Address: | 2405 Kinsella Way, Roseville, CA 95747, USA |
Phone: | +1 916-716-2474 |
Site: | mrdjservice.com |
Rating: | 5 |
Working: | 12PM–12AM 12PM–12AM 12PM–12AM 12PM–12AM 12PM–12AM Closed Closed |
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Katie Petterle
First off, this review is embarrassingly overdue. But for everyone out there researching Mike and the whole Mr. DJ experience for your event, this bride right here is telling you book now, lock it in, and thank me later. I planned my wedding from across the country in New York, and Mr. DJ was the first vendor decision I made. It wasnt so much the reviews that swayed me -- but they did help! (thats why Im here doing my part) I was more impressed by the quick email response to my initial inquiry, followed by a few phone chats with Mike that were way more fun (and way less awkward) than that sort of thing is supposed to be. Now, I only worked with Mike, the owner of the company, so thats all I can speak to in terms of our experience. Right off the bat, there was an issue with our deposit check not making it to California, but Mike was gracious and understanding and never pressed the issue at all. Since we werent in town much for regular planning meetings, Mike was available to us via email, phone and Skype at our request. We had some great talks about music and what we were going for. I wanted bouncy, Django Reinhardt music at dinner (for reasons that all made sense at the time), and my husband is off-the-boat Irish, so he had some traditional music that he really wanted to include. Mike wasnt phased by any of it. His website made it easy for us to create and edit our music lists, and he found and played just about everything we requested. When he made the first of his two site visits to the venue, he offered up a number of options for lighting the property in addition to his DJ services. We thankfully took him up on that and ended up with incredible lighting that didnt look one bit like a cheeseball prom (an initial concern of mine). It truly set the stage for an unforgettable night. Mike was also a great resource for me as a bride. He knew I was a little non-traditional and offered up some great alternatives when we said wed rather not do a garter or bouquet toss. More than once, he had to talk me out of an idea he knew just wouldnt work. But he always had another option or at least a really solid reason behind it. That sort of guidance is invaluable for a bride, so you can keep focused on the bigger picture rather than drowning in little details that will never come together the way you hope they will. On the big day itself, Mike was there bright and early to set up. I never saw him without a smile, and that goes for pretty much every time Ive ever seen him. Beyond flawlessly pulling off the (outdoor) ceremony and cocktail hour, Mike and his assistant worked with my planner and caterer, and kept everything flowing right on time. It must also be noted that in the category of above and beyond, Mike totally wins. My husband (who insisted I mention this) said that Mike was regularly checking on him, letting him know what was coming next, and even straightening his tie and suit to make sure he looked presentable for any candid photos he was caught in. Mike was also one of the very first people there to set up in the morning, and one of the last to leave, after making sure all of his responsibilities were taken care of. From start to finish, Mike and Mr. DJ delivered. This was a major factor in the success of our wedding. Youre getting so much more than a DJ working with him, youre getting an event pro who knows how to pull off the perfect party.
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Joseph Siminski
If you are planning your wedding and you are considering all the creative ways to stay within budget, please read this story. We had 14 months to plan our wedding, and we knew from the start that our number one goal was to make it fun and relaxed; but relatively simple; and reasonably priced. We figured that the three most important ingredients of a good wedding are 1. Good music; 2. Good food; and 3. Good alcohol. We considered all possibilities to save money; which usually means doing more work ourselves. From the start of planning we knew that music would play one of the most important roles in the success of our fun wedding; and the thought of hiring a DJ gave us the impression of your typical club, with club style mash-up music that was not our style, nor our desired outcome. An Ipod wedding; why not? We thought it would be a great way to save money on a DJ, and ensure that the music would be exactly what we want. So, we put a lot of time into preparing playlists for every stage of the wedding. We were very happy with what we came up with, and we fully intended on using an ipod to deliver it through the venue’s sound system; which was a great sound system for music throughout; but not so great for turning up the volume on the dance floor without blowing out the tables away from the dance floor where the older guests and worn out dancers could retreat to for respite. We thought the Ipod would work just fine as long as we put the careful thought into the timing. Late in the planning stages, we began to consider the very real question: What if through all our careful planning and thought, the music we choose and turn loose via Ipod doesn’t hit the mark and the dance floor is empty? What then? Will we have to fumble through the ipod to try something different? What guest can we assign to do this so we won’t need to worry about it? And then there were other questions: Who will keep the flow of the wedding moving? Who will release tables for the buffet so there won’t be a mad dash and long lines? Who will announce the first dance? The speeches? The cake? The last call at the bar? The last dance? What guests can we use to make these announcements? The answer: None. They are guests! We realized that we need to hire someone to do this – but who does that? A wedding coordinator? Do we need a wedding coordinator and a DJ? Cha-ching! We began to search the internet and read reviews on DJ services. Mike Regan of Mr. DJ came up many times with great reviews. We met with Mike and talked over our thoughts. He was very candid and made a lot of sense. He pointed out that any wedding can survive bad food; as long as there is food; and as long as people have a good time. Guests may laugh and joke about it later, but they will still remember having a good time. A wedding can survive many things: poor A/C; short bar hours; long speeches; cheesy centerpieces; even bad weather – as long as people have a good time. Who’s job is it to ensure people have a good time? The DJ. The DJ can make or break all other efforts and expenses. So, if you are considering an Ipod wedding to save money and maintain control of music, my advice is to invest in a good DJ – and Mike Regan of MR. DJ services was fantastic.
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Lauren Fardos
Thank you just isnt enough to express how much we appreciate Mike Regan and MR DJ Event Services for our daughter’s wedding and reception!! Once I secured a spot on his calendar, I knew we were going to have an amazing night... I’ve been a fan for a long time! But, what I didnt know was the extent of how invaluable and under publicized his contributions would be!! Mike is a party visionary!! He saw how the evening should be set up and how it should flow the moment he set foot on the property!! Every suggestion he made was brilliant... for every challenge, he recommended a solution that was spot on!! Mike was so generous in providing so much meaningful input up-front, it made executing all of the moving parts of the ceremony and reception easy!! Who knew that MR DJ was also going to be our party host coach!! My daughter and her new husband, Lauren & Julian, commented again and again how Mike walked them through the evening... letting them know what was coming next and how they could approach it to hit their mark, include everyone, and look great for photos while they were doing it!! He was an invaluable resource for our bride and groom!! Mike gave them confidence and made it easy for these first time party hosts to feel in control - and they loved it!! DJ or Master of Ceremony doesnt come close to describing the time and program management involved in what Mike delivered to our event... keeping us on track, connecting moments with music, catering, crowd control... He made everything so seamless and natural that the flow of the evening felt like it was every host, guest, service providers own idea and not a master plan!! His problem solving skills are brilliant!! Mike is a serious time and program management genius!! Mike Regan and MR DJ Event Services are a party planners best friend!! There was no one else on the planet who made me feel more calm and capable than he did!! Like we could totally do it all... and we did!! The kids had bridesmaids and best men - but Mike was definitely my best person!! And last but not least, Mike is a promise keeper!! He told me he would deliver a great mood or vibe... that everyone who came, would leave feeling better than when they arrived... and they did!! Whether our guests will remember the vows or the food or the songs or any other detail... they will always remember that this ceremony and reception felt fantastic, and our guests just felt better for having come!! Mike Regan’s business is clearly more of a calling than a career... He is totally playing to every strength and making the world a better place by doing it... one celebration at a time!! What more could we ask for!! Mike Regan delivered on everything!! Thank you just isn’t enough! I am just so happy that my family trusted me when I told them we should trust him!! He’s absolutely the best!! We are just so grateful for Mike’s friendship and for all of the MR DJ Event Services (especially those that he doesn’t advertise)!! Thanks Mike for the best event EVER!! Julia Fardos