TESTIMONIALS
Here's what our clients have consistently said about their experience working with
The Essen Entertainment Team!
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was so professional, so communicative, so fun, and made our night so special. Even when we got things to him after deadlines there were no issues, and he was kind and understanding through the whole process. We could not have asked for a better DJ, and the Photobooth service as well as the other add-ons are amazing. His prices are unbeatable for how perfect everything runs. I would recommend Essen Entertainment to everyone I know planning a wedding.
September 26th,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Rick was amazing! Our reception was so upbeat and fun. All of my guest complimented the tempo of the night and how smoothly everything transitioned. He made picking our songs so easy and fun and his communication throughout the process was excellent. Highly recommend without reservation!
September 26th,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ivan was fantastic and very professional, and made our wedding a night to remember. Everything went off without a hitch (except for my husband and I getting hitched)! He knew just how to read the crowd and get them excited or chill depending on the moment. He was very communicative throughout our wedding experience and responded to my messages and requests very promptly. I would highly recommend Essen Entertainment and DJ Ivan for any event that needs music or AV.
September 25th,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Wow ! From the beginning JJ was so accommodating and in constant communication with us. We had the BEST time at our wedding! DJ Brian was awesome! He was kind, personable and played everything we asked for and the Photo Booth was a hit with our guests. Everyone in attendance is still talking about how much fun our reception was! Thank you JJ and team for a wonderful time ! Book with Essen Entertainment now!
September 25th,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was amazing! He listened well to what we wanted for the feel of our reception and used his expertise to curate the perfect music for the night. I kept thinking I would take a break from dancing at “the next song”, but each next song was as good as the last. The dance floor was packed all night!
September 24th,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ivan was professional, flexible with the timeline, played the music we chose in a fun order, and MC’d in both English and Spanish, which was great for our Spanish-speaking guests. On the day of, he also introduced himself in person (to my husband and I) and verified the timeline, which we appreciated. The photobooth, the props and services were excellent.
September 22nd,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment was a fantastic vendor to work with on our big day! DJ Max was very thorough in his communication and planning with us for each part of the wedding to ensure our guests and were having a wonderful time.
September 15th,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ did such an amazing job!! We got so many compliments on both the dinner and dance playlists. He was so amenable to last minute changes and everything went so smoothly!! 10/10 recommend!!
September 15th,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Rick did an awesome job, and he helped make our wedding really special! He took songs requests during the reception, and the guests felt very included and excited to be able to participate that way. My husband and I are so grateful!!
September 8th,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had DJ Ivan and were so happy with him! He was prompt returning messages and super helpful during the planning process. Our dance floor was packed for 2 hours straight - perfect vibes! We highly recommend having the audio guest book with the fun phones. Listening back on all the heartfelt and funny messages our guests left us on our wedding day is so special. We are especially grateful to be able have voice messages from our grandparents to cherish forever.
September 5th,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had DJ Ivan from Essen Entertainment for our wedding and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out! The communication has been quick and consistent from the moment we booked until the wedding day. They really listened to our needs and delivered. DJ Ivan ensured that everything during the wedding went smooth from transition into toasts, the first dance, making announcements to guest and of course the music! We couldn’t recommend Essen Entertainment and DJ Ivan enough!
September 5th,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
I can imagine the joy and excitement of our quinceañera! DJ Luis truly delivered an outstanding performance, making our celebration so memorable. We are incredibly grateful for his fantastic work, and we cannot thank him enough for making our celebration so amazing and enjoyable. Additionally, having a photo booth was a wonderful addition to our party, and it brought so much joy to everyone.
September 1st,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment was incredibly diligent and consistently maintained open lines of communication throughout the entire process. They thoroughly understood our vision for our quinceañera, and the result was truly amazing. Regarding the entertainment and MC services, DJ Luis delivered an exceptional performance. His professionalism, understanding of our musical preferences, and excellent communication skills truly set him apart. We cannot praise his fantastic work enough. Our quinceañera turned out amazing and fun. Thank you!
August 28th,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Dj Koert was absolutely amazing! He had everything layed out perfectly throughout the night. I could not have asked for a better experience! Would 100% recommend to any/everyone!
August 17th,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
We couldnt have asked for a better experience than working with JJ. There were times where we were at a loss in the planning and he got right back on track...and HES A DJ NOT A COORDINATOR. Our wedding day was perfect and it had so much to do with us hiring Essen Entertainment. Everyone danced and had a blast! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
August 7th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Brian was great! he was very professional and handled last minute changes perfectly! We had an amazing experience with Essen entertainment! If you want an epic party, hire them! They are so great to work with. Amazing communication and help beforehand and made the party of our wedding unforgettable. 10/10 recommend!
July 28th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ is the Best DJ!! Such an easy process and made our day very special. His bundles with photo booths and string trios were amazing and for such a great price. My husband and I recommend his services to any newly engaged couple we meet!
July 22nd, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ with Essen Entertainment was the BEST decision we made for our daughter’s wedding. From our first phone call to our last, JJ was organized, prompt, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about making sure the wedding and reception ran smoothly and was the most fun! At the reception, JJ kept the evening on track and had the crowd dancing all night from the first song to the last one!! I highly recommend using Essen Entertainment for your wedding! They will exceed all your expectations!!!
July 15th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Max did a great job of keeping everyone on the dance floor. He made sure to play our "must plays" and had the party going until the very end. JJ had everyone engaged in our photobooth and everyone left with some photo memoribilia of our wedding day, and we got a whole file of fun shots!
July 11th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
I'm so glad I found Essen Entertainment! They came to the rescue when I needed a ceremony DJ on very short notice. They were very responsive, professional, and kind. On the wedding day, they played everything perfectly and stayed on top of it the whole time. The way they conduct their business is very impressive!
July 3rd, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ and Max were awesome to work with. We were not jiving with our original DJ. JJ took care of us and immediately switched us to a different DJ that totally understood what we were wanting with our wedding and reception. Max and JJ were both proactive communicators and we felt well taken care of. Max is also detailed oriented and left nothing left to chance in terms of our details. He worked great with the other vendors and everything was absolutely perfect for our special day! Highly recommend Essen Entertainment and would definitely use them again!
July 1st, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Rick was amazing! He was the DJ and MC for my wedding ceremony and Reception and we were so impressed. He played the exact vibe of music we were looking for, made great announcements and transitions, and created an incredible dance floor for us and our guest. Highly recommend DJ Rick!
June 24th.2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ivan is THE ANSWER to your DJ needs. The process leading up to our wedding was thorough but simplistic. Obviously, the DJ is a major part of the reception and from the first song, he did not let up with the greatness. Every single guest commented on how fun and amazing he was. We would recommend him everyday!
June 20th, 2024
DJ Ben was very professional and kept the entire wedding on the dance floor all night. He set up a meeting with us to go over the music after he sent us a questionnaire to fill out which was very clear and made the DJ/Entertainment portion which needed to be organized in the wedding easy. Also, we found that he was not only affordable but fun, easy-going, and bilingual, which was perfect and needed for our wedding. 10/10 recommend!
June 17th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ben is the best. He really personalizes everything to fit our wedding needs. My friends and family said he was the best DJ out of all the weddings they attended too!
June 13th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had the absolute pleasure of having DJ Ben for both our wedding and our daughter’s quinceañera, and we couldn't have asked for a better DJ. His ability to read the room and keep the vibe going was nothing short of remarkable. From the moment the music started, he had everyone on their feet, dancing and having a great time. DJ Ben is not only talented but also incredibly professional. He was punctual and arrived well-prepared for both events. His attention to detail ensured that everything ran smoothly and according to plan. We appreciated his reliability and how he went above and beyond to make sure our special days were unforgettable. Whether you’re planning a wedding, a quinceañera, or any other event, we highly recommend DJ Ben. His exceptional skills and dedication truly set him apart. Thank you, DJ Ben, for making our celebrations so memorable!
June 12th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
From the very start of the process, JJ was professional, had great ideas and listened to what the bride and groom envisioned. He kept the dance floor hopping! He certainly read the crowd and played the music accordingly. I could not have been happier. I totally recommend him. He was awesome! We also loved the custom monogram light he provided. So perfect!
June 9th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Trevor Helt was our DJ and I cannot express how grateful we are for his DJ services at our wedding. He was so thorough and wanted to understand everything that we wanted from start to end at our reception. He made the reception seemless and all we had to do is sit back and wait for him to cue us on everything. I would 100% recommend him-you’ll be so happy that you did!!
June 6th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment was the first official vendor I booked and was hands down the easiest decision of my wedding (other than the groom)! JJ was fun to chat with, eager to help, and extremely professional. From the jump, I knew we were in great hands. Our DJ, Trevor Helt was fantastic! He was very communicative and did a great job. He was well organized and worked with us to create the vibes we wanted for our wedding. Our guests loved Trevor and he was truly outstanding. I would choose him 100x over!
June 5th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Music was very important to us, and we would be lying if we said we weren't a little nervous about going with Essen because we weren't able to see the DJ perform before moving forward, but DJ Max was amazing and exceeded our expectations. Everyone was dancing all night, and we had the best time ever. He perfectly blended oldies with newer music, and Spanish and English music as well. Thank you, DJ Max, for making our wedding one to remember!
May 30th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Really enjoyed our experience with Essen Entertainment! Music was great - kept everyone on the dance floor!!!! Definitely recommend!!!!
May 25,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Scott was absolutely amazing!! He MADE our night! It was such a blast and a night my husband and I will always remember!! Definitely book with Scott (Essen Entertainment) for any entertainment needs, you WON’T regret it!! The music, the lights, the professionalism. It was perfect! 10000 star review!!
May 18th,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Rick was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day!! He kept the energy going the whole time! Rick was great to work with and provided every request of mine!!
May 15th,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ Essen was so accommodating to our requests and really made sure to personalize the experience for us. Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had! If you want a DJ who will make your wedding day magical, this is the one. Five stars all the way!"
May 13th,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Ivan was great for our wedding - he really delivered even when we asked for a bunch of added services only a few days prior to the event, everything went smoothly, music was flowing and the setup was great.
May 9th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Scott was absolutely amazing to say the least! From the start, his communication was top notch. He was extremely thorough when it came to determining what we wanted our night to be like, and gave very professional advice in areas we might not have thought of. On wedding night, he was a dream come true and I could have never wanted anything more than what he did! Throughout the night, I could go to him and ask for anything and he was quick to do it! Music was extremely important to us and Scott knocked it out of the park! Forever grateful to have had him a part of our special day!
May 7,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Scott was absolutely amazing to say the least! From the start, his communication was top notch. He was extremely thorough when it came to determining what we wanted our night to be like, and gave very professional advice in areas we might not have thought of. On wedding night, he was a dream come true and I could have never wanted anything more than what he did! Throughout the night, I could go to him and ask for anything and he was quick to do it! Music was extremely important to us and Scott knocked it out of the park! Forever grateful to have had him a part of our special day!
May 6th,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Our DJ, Max, was a HUGE hit! He played great songs, helped make sure everyone was doing what they were supposed to do, and during the planning phase of the wedding, Max was SO supportive and encouraging. We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ that went above and beyond to help make our day special.
May 6th, 2024
This team was absolutely awesome! From JJ setting up times to speak when I was in England to Max helping me with figuring out the best songs, games and the Photo Booth! Max kept the party going all night without missing a beat! The shoe game was an absolute blast and I couldn’t have done it without this team. Highly recommend!"
April 27,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Dj JJ was absolutely amazing and exceeded my expectations. He listened to what I wanted and worked with me on time line. Very kind and easy to chat with and always prompt to get back to you quickly. Definitely call him if you are looking for a stress free experience hiring a DJ. Could not recommend more! He had my whole party dancing all night long!
April 21,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was super easy to communicate with and was very kind with his time to speak to us initially. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. With him we booked our DJ, Photo Booth and dancing on a cloud effect. After we booked his company, he connected us with DJ Koert for our wedding. His professionalism and enthusiasm were evident from our first conversation. He took the time to understand our vision for the reception and worked tirelessly to bring it to life. One of the things that stood out to us most about Koert was his genuine passion for what he does. It was clear that he wasn't just there to play music—he was there to create an unforgettable experience for us and our guests. I highly recommend this company!
April 19th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ just DJd our wedding and he was fantastic. He arrived early, was very organized and took care of everything. On a day that could be very stressful, we felt totally taken care of. Can't recommend him enough!
April 16th,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ with Essen Entertainment was a huge highlight of our wedding! From setting up our officiant with a mic during the ceremony to playing an acoustic set during our cocktail hour and switching to DJ for the reception, everything flowed smoothly and tastefully. Our guests seemed to enjoy the variety, and as the bride and groom, we were also extremely satisfied with his ability to deliver exactly what we wanted. We had many requests and small details for him, and he was happy to accommodate. He executed on everything he said he would and went above and beyond for us and our guests to help make our wedding day a dream come true!
April 15th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
5 Stars isn't enough! JJ was our DJ and he was spectacular! He scheduled meetings beforehand to help use feel at ease and on the same page. He understood that he took the responsibly of trying to keep people dancing all night and reading the room for the best music choice. He was organized, prompt and very professional. We even had a minor medical situation and he handled that with poise. We would recommend Essen Entertainment every time!
April 14th,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was the BEST! Very professional and knew exactly what to play to keep the party going. Comes with a lot of experience (every bride to be knows that having this takes a lot off your plate and eases any worry). Our guests had a wonderful time. Thank you JJ!
April 10th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
I am a wedding coordinator and have had the pleasure of working with DJ Rick numerous of times! He has great communication skills and is very professional! He knows how to read the crowd and keep the dance floor packed all night! Highly recommend him for your wedding and/or events!
March 30th ,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was very patient and professional. He adapted very well when needed and kept the dance floor hopping. He was very punctual and was very responsive when we had questions or needed help. I would definitely recommend JJ for any party or event. Thanks for making our wedding night so special!
March 25th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Our Dj was great! We had several chats with them before hand about how we wanted the music to be for all parts of our special day! The real crowd favorite was this Photo Booth! Our guest loved it!! Each guest could have the pictures sent to their phone and or printed and we got a copy of each of them as we left for the night! Great company!!
March 23rd, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Max of Essen Entertainment helped make our wedding special. He was very personable, considerate and responsive leading up to the wedding day. We had a call with him a couple days prior to finalize everything which made us feel very comfortable. He stuck with much of the playlists we provided for cocktail hour, dinner, and the reception dancing. He ordered and grouped the songs in an orderly fashion and kept the dance floor lively. His help facilitating the wedding timeline was flawless - ceremony music, intros, first dances, speeches, etc. Highly recommend
March 20th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was amazing from the get go! We knew we had nothing to worry about once we hired him. He sent several reminders throughout the last couple of weeks, which was so helpful! The last call we had with him was great, he assured us the order of events, and gave great suggestions. He was super flexible as we were last minute on some music, and didn’t even hesitate to make it happen! The energy was amazing throughout the night, and we had so many people compliment how great he was! 10000/10000 recommend JJ! You won’t be disappointed!
March 11th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had a great experience working with Essen Entertainment. JJ was prompt in his communication and set us up with DJ Ivan for our event. Ivan was great - he communicated with us about the songs and overall experience we wanted to create and he delivered! Many of our guests commented on how well the evening flowed and how the music was perfect to keep folks dancing! We also used Albert as our guitarist for the ceremony and cocktail hour. He created a wonderful atmosphere and his music was great. It was very enjoyable. We highly recommend Essen Entertainment, DJ Ivan, and Albert for any event - they were fantastic!
March 11th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Max went above and beyond for our wedding. His energy levels matched ours perfectly, he was able to read the room and keep the party going with a great lineup of tracks and transitions, announcements and first dance were flawless, and he nailed the pronunciation of my difficult last name! Couldn't have been more pleased with how things went - we really, really appreciate it. Wanted to make sure you heard that from the source
March 4th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Scott was absolutely amazing! He gave my fiancé and I great direction on song choices, assembling a playlist for each section of the wedding and even provided guidance with timeline items. On the wedding day he had unforeseen car issues but pulled a miracle fixing his car roadside and STILL made it with time to spare before the ceremony. The dance floor was never empty and his announcements throughout the reception were great! Cannot recommend more highly !
March 3rd, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Scott was sensational. He really worked with us to understand the flow of the event and the vibe we were going for on the dance floor. Expert times. Sensational lighting. Could not recommend more highly
March 3rd, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
When it comes to planning a wedding there are so many vendors to choose from in every single category of the event. From linens to florals to catering to the DJ it’s almost an impossible task of finding people you can rely on to make your day special. Lucky for me and my wife we found the PERFECT DJ….We were absolutely blown away by his energy, execution and attention to detail. JJ without a doubt exceeded our expectations with everything he did during the most important evening of our lives. His prep work to make sure the set list was what we wanted combined with his experience to offer his own suggestions truly made the night perfect. Not only did he announce with fervor and perform with passion, he did so in a way that elegantly tied our wedding together flawlessly. Not to mention…he performed solo acoustic songs during our cocktail hour! Such a cool vibe that really acquainted our guests into the mood that set the night. I would never recommend another man for anyone’s wedding other than JJ and me and my wife our forever grateful for your service. Thank you kind sir!!!
February 29th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ and his daughter were AMAZING! From the very beginning of booking and meetings throughout the process he kept us feeling very relieved! During our wedding he played all our songs we wanted and kept the crowd engaged/entertained. JJ made wonderful suggestions as to when to play certain songs and helped with the flow of the evening. Another incredible thing that happened was JJ allowed one of our friends go up onto the stage and DJ for a song, this was something that was very important to my husband. I HIGHLY recommend JJ, he made our wedding so memorable
February 26th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Scott was so on point every step of the way! Communication was thorough and clear and he did an outstanding job on the night of our wedding. He really knows how to read the room and pump up the atmosphere. We chose to use the up lighting and it made it such a beautiful night! Thank you for a flawless night
February 20th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Rick did an amazing job DJing our wedding!! He was responsive and helpful throughout the whole process, which was great since I was a little indecisive when it came to picking out certain songs lol. The music was great and kept everyone on the dance floor all night long!! He played music based on the vibe of the crowd and everyone loved it and had a great time. 10/10 recommend
February 15th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
We hired Essen Entertainment to DJ our wedding and DJ Brian did a phenomenal job! We threw a lot of curve balls at him and asked for a lot and he was able to deliver. Our wedding ended up being a small production that showed our love story and interests and Brian was able to help our vision come to life. We had our wedding party enter the same way WWE superstars do in the Royal Rumble with a countdown, buzzer, and entrance song, the guests loved it and Brian did a great job! We also included a light saber battle late in the planning process and Brian was able to provide us with a Star Wars soundtrack to accompany the battle. We also did a second entrance to the reception that mimicked WWE superstars entering the ring. Brian got the crowd hyped and it made for an awesome entrance! I cannot say enough good things about Brian! We also added the photo booth option with Essen and I am so glad we did! The guests loved it, and I loved that we got an album with all the pictures from the photo booth to take home. It was so fun looking through all the pictures our guests took. Brian took such great care of us and was able to make our wedding exactly what we wanted!
February 8,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Our wedding was on January 19th and it would not have gone as smoothly as it did without DJ Ivan. He was an amazing DJ/MC. He asked all the right questions the day of and was so proactive about finding a solution if an issue came up, as well as being flexible with our timeline if something needed to change. He also was great about communicating before and during the wedding, even if I was busy somewhere else he'd communicate with my bridesmaids or my mom. Our wedding needed a English/Spanish bilingual DJ and he was amazing at making sure the guests all knew what was happening, playing the right music, and being there if we needed anything. I am so grateful for everything they did, I would definitely recommend him to any of my friends and family for their weddings and events
February 1st, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Luis was an amazing DJ/MC for our wedding! He helped the reception go by smoothly, going in and out of our big moments and speeches with ease. The up lighting definitely helped set the mood and the "dancing on the clouds" was a must have for our first dance. Thanks Luis!
January 31, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Ivan was our DJ and he was awesome!! He was very professional, he kept the party going and helped us a lot throughout the night. Highly recommend them!
January 22, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Scott is an absolutely incredible DJ! I cannot say enough wonderful things. He listened to exactly the type of music we wanted and understood our vision completely. He was prepared and timely with all of the sound equipment for the entire day. Our dance floor was packed the ENTIRE night!!!! He kept the party going and we had a ton of compliments on how amazing the music selection is. He was incredibly easy to work with and made our wedding a night we will not forget!!!
January 15th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Ladies and gentlemen, look no further for your wedding DJ. My husband and I spoke with a lot of DJs in the Houston area but this DJ blew everyone out of the water. Not only is JJ easy to work with but the crowd loved him. He went above and beyond to cater to what we wanted and was honest with us to help our wedding turn out magnificently. JJ created a great atmosphere and kept the crowd going. He read the crowd and made adjustments depending on who was on the dance floor. He is an amazing experienced DJ with great prices and packages. We added lights and a monogram. He also offers smoke clouds and other choices to fit your needs. I highly recommend this DJ for everyone’s wedding
January 14th,2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
We booked DJ Cody through Essen for our November 11th wedding - It was the perfect day and DJ Cody was a huge piece of that! From the very start, he was super in-tune with the vibe and energy we wanted for the reception. He was attentive, friendly, and took in every detail. The flow of the evening through cocktail hour, dinner, and the dance party was absolute perfection. The dance party was AMAZING! The dance floor was packed the entire night and everyone said it was the most fun wedding and best dance party they had been to! That was exactly what we had told him we wanted! We can't say enough about Cody and how he helped make our daughter's wedding truly the best day ever!!! We will recommend him and Essen to everyone we know. Thank you for everything
January 14th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Great communication! No complaints leading up to or during the wedding. JJ killed it, highly recommend!
January 14th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was awesome!! He communicated so well leading up to the wedding. Wedding day went so smooth and Luke and I had a blast! Highly recommend!"
January 12th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was so great in helping us create our timeline, giving his tips and suggestions to have the smoothest wedding and he kept people on the dancefloor through the entire night. He was very accommodating and did a wonderful job at our wedding!"
January 11th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Trevor was extremely easy to work with! He really listened to our preferences and set the perfect mood for the evening! We also used this company for our Photo Booth. Completely satisfied with not only Trevor, but Essen Entertainment as a whole. Plan to use them again when my other daughter gets married!
January 9th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
J.J. was the best DJ and played the best music ever! Very communicative throughout our process and we have 90% of our guest on the dance floor all night long! It was the best!
January 7th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Max was so easy to work with! He did a great job! We had a lot of older family members and young friends at the wedding but Max was able to find music where everyone had such a great time!
January 7th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Trevor did a phenomenal job setting the mood for a wonderful evening! We were very pleased with his professionalism, great communication and really listened to our “vision” for the ceremony and reception. He had a some ideas to add as well. We also used Essen Entertainment for our photo booth. We are very pleased with our experience with Essen and Trevor!"
January 4th, 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Can't recommend this company enough. We initially wanted to go with a different option but one conversation with JJ flipped our perspectives. The DJ is such a crucial part of the wedding from ceremony to the finish and I did not realize that one bit going into my own wedding. JJ happily talked on the phone with me for over an hour when I was just meeting with DJ vendors. He was personable and very informative. We had Our DJ was fantastic. We got tons of compliments on the entire night's music (not just the dancing) from so many of our guests. He also handled MC duties with finesse. It's easy to look back at your wedding and think about what items you think you overspent or underspent on and your regrets about it. We spent more than we initially thought we might for a DJ but wouldn't trade it for the world. Worth every penny and definitely played a huge part in making our night as special as it was
January 2nd 2024
5/5 stars Verified Review
Exceeded my expectations. Offered such quality people and experience. Photobooth was a hit at my wedding!
Dec 27, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
If you are on the fence about a DJ or Essen Entertainment, I would encourage you to have just one phone call with JJ Essen. From Day 1, I knew JJ was the right entertainment vendor for us. He was so energetic and extremely knowledgeable, not just about DJ'ing, but weddings in general. He was happy to answer any questions we had about the day, song selection, and I found his responses very helpful. JJ recommended DJ Trevor from his team as a fit for us. He let us know he was happy to suggest others, but there was absolutely no need. DJ Trevor was perfect!! DJ Trevor helped us set-up a timeline and worked with us on a "play/don't play" list before the wedding. I think Trevor somehow managed to play ALL of the songs on our playlist (even the obscure ones my husband picked) and more. The dance floor was "HOT!" all night. More than anything, Trevor jumped in almost acting as our day-of coordinator (since we did not have one) to ensure everything was on-time and ran smoothly. I even had a guest comment "Your day-of coordinator/DJ is amazing!" I didn't even have to ask him to do this, he just did it. It was so helpful, and something I didn't even know I needed. My husband and I both have the same favorite moment from the wedding - which was something we did at the suggestion of JJ and Essen Entertainment - a last couple dance. When everyone exited for our grand exit, we closed the doors and had one last dance to ourselves. I cannot recommend this moment enough - and it is such a special memory Essen Entertainment created for us. Thank you for all you did, JJ and Trevor!
December 17th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
I cannot say enough great things about JJ with Essen Entertainment. He deserves well over 5 stars. He made the day perfect! From our first phone meeting to the wedding day was amazing! He was well prepared for the big day and so professional. Everyone loved the music played. We had such a fun time and he got everyone pumped for dancing when the floor opened! The day was magical. If you are ever in need of a dj, JJ is the way to go! Best Day Ever!
December 10th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
These guys are the best! My first phone consultation with JJ went fantastic and you can definitely tell these guys care about their work and making your day special. He takes the time to go into every detail about your day and really listens to your wants and needs. JJ assigned DJ Koert to us and he was a lifesaver! From helping design the final timeline to keeping our wedding moving and on schedule (after an issue in the bridal suite we were pretty far behind schedule once we got to the ceremony). He was incredibly detailed when we had our final call and it really helped pave the way to make the night go smoother. I asked for certain versions of a song for the entirety of my ceremony and he made it happen wonderfully! If you’re shopping around look no further!
Dec 4, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Max was our DJ and he was a huge hit. They were extremely professional, easy to work with, and adaptable. My advice is touchpoint with him early because he is great with attention to detail and makes sure the wedding goes without a hitch. 11/10 would recommend!
Nov 28, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had DJ Victor DJ our wedding and he did a fantastic job. Everyone complimented the cocktail hour and dinner music and they all never left the dance floor. It was a wonderful dance party and he was a pleasure to work with! I also communicated with JJ and he was an incredible communicator and was so helpful and accommodating. He sent over music lists, and timelines, and really helped a stressed bride organize the music and figure out what we wanted. We had the best time at the wedding and DJ Victor was a hit! Highly recommend Essen Entertainment!
November 26th 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
We hired Essen Entertainment for our wedding at The Arlo 11/12/2023 and DJ Ivan was absolutely incredible! The whole day went seamlessly thanks to DJ Ivan. Having a DJ is important for music, but its so much more - there set up in multiple locations, the announcements, being able to follow the timeline given, and DJ Ivan did not disappoint. We were able to enjoy ourselves without having to worry about what was being done or not. Thank you Ivan for all you did for us! We also opted for the photobooth through Essen, and Javier was exceptional as well. Javier brought us a photo album and everyone that went through the booth, he saved the second copy for us. I'm sure that was told in our initial conversation and I completely forgot, but it was great being able to see all the photos that next day! I also want to add how great JJ was as well! He was always there to answer my questions or emails, the same day they were sent. I appreciate his many years of expertise and guidance with what would be needed at our venue and wedding day.
November 22nd 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
5/5 stars Verified ReviewWe hired Essen Entertainment for our outdoor wedding, From start to finish a 10/10 fantastic experience. Essen entertainment was super user friendly. They contact you immediately after an inquiry, the price is great, the service is even better. Our DJ was DJ Charles, he was so kind, great at keeping in contact with us, very flexible on any changes or requests we had and most of all he was an outstanding DJ. We will be using DJ Charles for all of our events from now on. Highly recommend this company.
November 20th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
5/5 stars Verified ReviewDJ Max was awesome! He was communicative leading up to the wedding date, to make sure we shared the same vision. He was helpful with timeline suggestions. He was fantastic at the wedding, playing all the songs we requested and none of the ones we didn't. He made sure we and our guests had an awesome time, and went above and beyond his duties. I am so happy with our choice of Essen Entertainment and especially DJ Max. I highly recommend to anyone needing music services!
November 19th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ with Essen Entertainment was incredible throughout every step of the process of planning our wedding music and photo booth! One of the best things was how great the communication was with JJ. He was always very attentive when it came to responding to emails, texts and phone calls. He helped us customize our Playlist as well as provide expert advice. He also set us up with a great photo booth that will give us a lifetime of memories. Highly recommend JJ for all of your wedding entertainment needs!
November 14th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Working with JJ throughout our whole wedding planning process was an awesome experience! He was so attentive and helped us created our perfect Playlist for an unforgettable night. The photo booth was a hit with our guests as well and was one of our favorite keepsakes from the night. Highly recommend working with JJ!
November 14th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
From start to finish, JJ and Essen Entertainment were one of the best parts of my wedding experience. Of course, JJ was so helpful and always there to answer questions, but he is also such a kind soul, so fun to chat with, while also being so professional. I could not be happier with who we chose to get our party started but also keep it going until the very end. Thank you so much JJ!
November 13th, 2023
We LOVED working with Essen Entertainment. They went above and beyond to make our wedding day so special. Our DJ Brian was loved by all at our wedding, he made sure everyone had the best time. Thank you for everything!
November 13th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
We cannot express how absolutely perfect Cody was last night!!!!
He exceeded every expectation!! That dance door NEVER slowed down! We have received soooooo many compliments today and everyone said you he was one of the best DJs they’ve ever heard!
Thank you for helping make our daughters wedding a dream come true!!!!
November 12th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ helped to emcee and DJ for our wedding and we were more than pleased! From the moment we reached out, he was very responsive and easy to get a hold of for any questions. He made sure he had a good understanding of our vision and taste in music and HE DELIVERED! It was great to have a professional DJ and the peace of mind that comes with it. We also used his photo booth services and it was a hit. The photos were so fun and the files made for a memorable keepsake. Highly recommend!
November 11th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Koert has been nothing short of amazing! He reached out to us a few weeks before the wedding and helped us with our itinerary which gave us a piece of mind. He played all my must plays and didn't stray from our playlist. Everyone was on the dance floor and having a great time! Thank you so much DJ Koert and Essen Entertainment!
November 10th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had DJ Charles for our wedding and he was awesome! He made the event flow so smooth and kept guests on the dance floor all night. I am so happy we went with Essen Entertainment. From the first call with JJ I could tell they were going to be a great choice for our wedding! Pricing was reasonable as well! I would definitely use them again for another event!
November 9th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
LOVED Essen entertainment!!!! Nothing but great things to say about them. Victor drove all the way from Houston to make our day extra special. We also ordered the photobooth and the cold sparks that was above and beyond. They even gave us a book to put the photos in which was unexpected and the best gift to receive. Highly recommend using them for your wedding:) The Thompsons
November 8th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was awesome! He made the entire process super easy and as least stressful as possible! Communication is great, all the way from the very beginning when you are trying to find a DJ to the very end! He is open to help and give suggestions, and wants to make the day exactly what you want it to be. I would highly recommend him and his team!
November 3rd, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
We are lucky to have found Essen Entertainment to DJ our wedding reception. J.J. ensured that every detail was covered and was a pleasure to work with. DJ Brian was a fantastic MC and DJ who’s professionalism and flexibility helped us to have an enjoyable, stress free event. We would highly recommend both Essen Entertainment and DJ Brian for your event!
November 3rd, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Scott was fantastic to work with and a blast to be around. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ! We appreciate the great service over the last year!
November 2nd, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Brian was phenomenal. He made the night so easy on us and ran it so well. We appreciate all their help and will definitely recommend Essen Entertainment to anyone we hear needs the service!!
November 2nd, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
We are so happy that we hired Scott for our wedding! He kept the order of events flowing perfectly on time. He played all the songs I wanted which was exactly what I asked for. Everyone loved the wedding playlist and the classic song choices. He is also a very talented singer and sang for us during the dinner which added a very special touch to the night.
November 1st, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Charles was so awesome and helped make the day perfect! Thanks for everything, will definitely be booking you for any future events!
November 1st, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
WOW! As a bride, I was very uneasy about contracting a DJ I had never met before. However, DJ Luis blew it out of the water. We requested a bilingual DJ (English/Spanish) as we have a mixed family. He played the perfect mix of English music and Spanish music. The dancefloor was packed all night, which was exactly what we wanted. I literally told my photographer I had enough pictures and wanted to go back to the dancefloor. DJ Luis was on time, knew what was going on and knew how to keep the dancefloor poppin'! We feel so lucky to have had him at our wedding, as the DJ/music truly can make or break a wedding. The Vincents are so thankful for DJ Luis and Essen Entertainment. JJ (owner) was always quick to respond and I appreciated that about the company.
November 1st, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Everything was so so perfect to me! Thank you J.J. for making our night so special! You are the best!
October 31st, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Thank you J.J. so much for everything you did for us!! I personally cannot remember the last time I had that much fun dancing. We appreciate you more than you know! We will recommend you to everyone!
October 31st, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Omg I love this company and DJ Luis did such a great job on our wedding. Owner was super nice and helpful and DJ Luis picked such a good songs and our guest had great time. I will hire them again for any other party event.
October 30th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had an absolute blast! Koert definitely exceeded our expectations! Everyone had nothing but amazing things to say about the music and the reception was so much fun!!! Thank you again for DJing our wedding and making our special day even better!
October 28th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
From start to finish working with Essen Entertainment was amazing!!! JJ connected us with DJ Max and we are so thankful he did! Max went above and beyond before and during our wedding. He was more than happy to do extra things to make sure everything ran perfectly for us. Way more than we expected!! AND he threw a party that us and our guests loved. Thank you for making our day the absolute best day ever! We appreciate you!!
October 27th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ entertainment was great to work with and did an amazing job for my wedding day. From the first talks with JJ he was very professional and listened to what you need and never pushed for the higher packages. We got paired with DJ Luis and he did an amazing job Mcing, keeping the dance floor alive, and the cold sparks made everything more magical. Highly recommend.
October 24th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Koert did an incredible job and we're so happy with how everything turned out!! We will definitely be recommending y'all to anyone looking for an event DJ! Thank you for the kind wishes :)
October 21st, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
We LOVED Brian he was truly the best and SO helpful with everything!! We will definitely keep you in mind for any big events and have been letting our friends know about y’all!!
October 20th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
J.J., we were so happy to have you! Thank you so much for helping make sure everything ran smoothly! We truly appreciate it! And thank you for making the whole process so easy and for making us feel so comfortable with everything!
October 18th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ivan was phenomenal! My wife and I couldn’t have had a better DJ to facilitate our wedding! He was constantly looking out for us regarding announcements, noticing when my wife and I were on and off the dance floor and playing our top songs while we were on the dance floor. He was available 24/7, literally. Every request we had, he made sure happened. He even had my 95 year old great grandmother-in-law on the dance floor. DJ Ivan also went as far as making a custom monogram for us. He absolutely made our wedding. From now on we’ll be recommending him to everyone!
October 15th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ivan was fantastic! True professional from planning, communication, and execution! He has the party going on night long and adjusted to the party! Great person to work with! Could not have been more pleased with his work and how well he did for our wedding! He was payed the music we asked if and more. I asked him to put music in my speech and he was on it. Totaly recommended! Completely worth it!
October 10th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Working with Essen Entertainment was by far one of the best decisions of our wedding day! From my initial conversation with JJ Essen, I knew we were in good hands. Our big day was held at some family property near Round Top, TX and we were assured that the travel and set up portion would be doable (I was VERY anxious about it). He connected me to DJ Koert Knights for our big day on October 7th. Koert was SO amiable, patient, kind and helpful throughout the entire planning process. He helped us organize and execute on all of our wedding playlists, even helping me custom mix my aisle song! A VERY talented DJ and fantastic investment towards the success of our party! My husband, planner, guests and I were so thrilled with his service and I hope we will meet again soon! Thank you again JJ & Koert!
October 9th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ivan was phenomenal! My wife and I couldn’t have had a better DJ to facilitate our wedding! He was constantly looking out for us regarding announcements, noticing when my wife and I were on and off the dance floor and playing our top songs while we were on the dance floor. He was available 24/7, literally. Every request we had, he made sure happened. He even had my 95 year old great grandmother-in-law on the dance floor. DJ Ivan also went as far as making a custom monogram for us. He absolutely made our wedding. From now on we’ll be recommending him to everyone!
October 6th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Thank you so very much for not only entertaining but rolling with the changes 😁 you were phenomenal! Everyone had an amazing time. It was the best day ever!!Thank you so so much!! The Wheelers 🥰
October 4th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Koert did an incredible job and we're so happy with how everything turned out!! We will definitely be recommending Essen Entertainment to anyone looking for an event DJ! Thank you J.J. and Koert for everything!
October 1st, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Everything was perfect, you were amazing! And I couldn't be more thankful 👏🏼👏🏼 it was definitely a success and we are still on cloud 9! If we ever need anything we won't hesitate and I will definitely be recommending you, you are the best! Wishing you nothing but the best always! 🙏🏼
September 30th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had DJ Ivan from Essen Entertainment and he was amazing!! He knows what he’s doing and did a great job! We also had a photo booth and everyone loved it! Definitely would recommend Essen Entertainment!
September 28th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was so wonderful to work with during my wedding! He is extremely professional and knowledgeable about everything a wedding DJ needs, which was so helpful for my husband and I. We were able to tell him what we were imagining and he was able to take all our ideas and bring them to life. We could tell from our very first conversation that JJ is passionate about his work and truly enjoys what he does. We loved working with him and would highly recommend him and his team for any DJ needs.
September 14th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was so friendly, informative, and just overall amazing! My husband and I were pretty overwhelmed and had no idea what we were doing or what to expect when it came to our music set list and the order, but JJ explained everything to us in great detail and clarified anything we were confused about. He gave us a really long list of songs we could choose from and we were able to add our own. He made us feel reassured that our day would be extremely fun! It was truly an amazing day - JJ made sure to play the important songs that we wanted during our ceremony and timed them the way we asked, and he did an awesome job getting everyone to dance at the reception! We had so much fun and we are SO thankful that we chose JJ to be our DJ!
September 10th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ did an awesome job. He kept everyone engaged in dance and aware of what was going on. Would recommend for your wedding!
September 4th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
10/10 would recommend! The booking process was fast and easy, JJ was always in contact with any questions I had even though I booked a year in advance. My Dj, Dj Ivan was exceptional! We could not have asked for a better dj. We needed everything done in English and Spanish which he executed perfectly. Dancing on a cloud and cold sparks were incredible and we felt like we were in a movie all night.
August 27th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was honestly incredible - I told him the night of that he was a 10 out of 5 and it couldn't be more true!! We personally had the most anxiety about selecting a DJ for our wedding as I've seen the music at weddings make or break the experience for everyone so we spent a lot of time trying to ensure we had the perfect DJ. JJ was absolutely that in all aspects! He personally took the time to work with us to make sure that the music selection was exactly what we were looking for, while sharing his experiences to help us craft the perfect wedding playlist. Whether you have a pretty set list of songs in mind or are looking for a DJ to take creative liberty, we cannot endorse JJ more. His ability to read the room/crowd was perfect as well, keeping the momentum going strong throughout the night - the dancefloor was packed the whole evening! We had multiple friends and family come up to us after the wedding saying that was the best music they've ever heard at a wedding and that's truly a testament to JJ's ability to read the room and his years of experience! Seriously, if you are looking for an amazing DJ for your wedding, don't overthink it - going with JJ is absolutely the right choice!
August 20th,2023
4/5 stars Verified Review
They got the people on the dance floor. We had such a great time! DJ Fily did a great job helping us in the days leading up to the wedding by throwing out music suggestions and helping with timeline etc. the only reason for 4 stars was bc I paid for dancing on a cloud for our first dance and they seemed to take some time getting the machine going to create the clouds. The music had started before the fog did and it left us kind of confused and wondering if we should go ahead and start dancing. Other than that we understand mistakes happen and we weren’t too worried about it. I would still highly recommend them!
August 19th,2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ is FANTASTIC! My wife and I recently got married and he was our mc and dj. Throughout the night he remained the life of the party and kept the dance floor alive. JJ’s work ethic and communication are top notch, he is intentional with everything he does and professional in every way possible. We were so blessed to have him be a part of our special night and we could not imagine the day without him! BOOK HIM ASAP!
August 16th,2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
If you've got any sort of event in which you need either live music or a DJ, Reach out to Essen Entertainment and book Trevor immediately. He was responsive, very easy to work with, and he set up early for the wedding to make sure everything was perfect. You can definitely tell that he loves what he does. I honestly wasn't sure if my small wedding of ~50 people even needed a DJ, but he made both the ceremony and reception special in ways that I'm not sure anyone else could have. I threw a bunch of songs his way for the wedding ceremony with maybe a little over a month to spare, and he learned ALL of them. As I walked down the aisle, I couldn't help but feel just how perfect the moment was. Cocktail hour and reception were fantastic, with him switching between guitar and DJing. Everyone, including our bartender and coordinator, was really impressed. He just made the night flow in a way that felt so correct. Even as our numbers started to dwindle toward the end of the night (average adult age was 30+, so our knees can only handle so much dancing), he was still down for keeping the energy up as long as there were some of us still on the floor. He listens well and can take requests on the fly. He made our parents feel special by playing their favorite songs. I really can't say enough good things. If you're in the greater Austin area -- hell, if you're anywhere in/around Texas -- book this guy. You get so much talent/entertainment from just one person.
August 15th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was extremely professional yet very easy to talk to communicate with about every little detail. He was easy to get ahold of, very flexible with calls. He kept reassuring me that everything would be perfect & that I need not stress! Our venue had terrible wifi, yet he filled last minute song requests, we originally intended for the groom to not do a mother/son dance & last minute decided to do so & he made everything flow as if it was already planned. He kept the dance floor going the whole night! He made sure that we had everything the way we wanted it. We also got a Photo Booth with JJ & our attendant was Javier. He was also very kind & easy to work with when it came to our photo strips, he made a few changes for me & was so quick! Our guests loved the music & they loved the Photo Booth! If you are looking for someone to DJ your wedding, look no further! JJ was an awesome choice & Javier as well for your Photo Booth!!
August 12th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Thank you so much for everything JJ! YOU KILLED IT at our wedding! ❤️ I'm sure us party animals will find your services needed in the future again! I'm still recovering from the party! 😂
August 8th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment was professional and organized from start to finish, and DJ Koert kept my guests on the dance floor all night long! The dance floor was never empty, and that's a real testament to Koert. Thank you Essen Entertainment for such a great experience!
August 4th,2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was easy to work with from the first conversation through the wedding day. He communicated clearly and gave us great ideas to work with, while also making sure we were the ultimate decision makers on the details of our big day. He was easy to get ahold of throughout the whole process, and he did not add an ounce of stress to the planning. If you’re getting married, JJ will make that day extra special and fun!
July 21,2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
I’m so glad that I hired Trevor!!! It was the best decision I made! I hired Trevor to DJ and my wedding and he did it all at an expert level. He is an AMAZING DJ! He kept everybody dancing for the entire night. He was flexible and collaborated with us with the playlist which was nice. He was also a great MC, very personable, and very easy to work with. Trevor can do it all! You will not regret hiring him!
July 15th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Arnold was amazing!! We received so many compliments about our music and dance floor. The DJ was one of the hardest choices during our planning process, because we wanted to make sure the music we loved was played (and no cheesy wedding music, top 40, etc). Arnold and JJ had us create our own playlists for each portion of the evening, and incorporated every song we wanted to hear (and never played anything we said no to!). His singing talent was an extra special bonus that our family absolutely loved. Arnold worked hard to make sure our ceremony and reception flowed smoothly, and he absolutely nailed it!!!
July 10th,2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
My wedding was 7/8/23 and DJ Ivan was absolutely amazing! We tried our best to plan ahead but due to unexpected space limitations, we had to change a lot of things on the spot and let me tell you, DJ Ivan was so prepared that no one even knew that things had to be changed. On top of that, I’m a music teacher, so programming (the song selection and order in which songs are played to keep interest) is super important to me. There was no point during my wedding where people weren’t up dancing and having a good time. We also got a Photo Booth and an audio guest book with our package; both of which were absolute hits with our friends and family. It was the perfect night. I HIGHLY recommend Essen Entertainment as a vendor if you’re looking for a top-tier wedding experience.
July 7th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Highly recommend Essen Entertainment and DJ Koert! Kept the dance floor going all night and was so helpful and easy to work with.
June 24,2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
My wedding was a couple of weeks ago, and it was without a doubt beyond perfect. JJ Essen with Essen Entertainment knows what he is doing! He is professional, kind, attentive, and wise. He is not afraid to shoot you straight so that you can have the best wedding ever. Let him know what you want your dance floor to look like and he is sure to make it happen! Everyone danced all night thanks to JJ keeping the energy up and the song choice was always on point. If you were anything like me and a little overwhelmed with all the DJ options, just go with Essen Entertainment. They make it so easy and simple because these guys have DJed thousands of weddings in their career. They aren't the cheapest option or the most expensive, but you will not regret booking Essen Entertainment to DJ your wedding.
June 18th ,2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was perfect for our wedding. Did a wonderful job planning with us and making suggestions to ensure our wedding was perfect. He did a wonderful job during the reception reading the crowd and keeping the energy up while also working in everything we had asked.
June 13th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was awesome!! He listened to us as the bride and groom, played great music and also went off our “must play list”. He brought the party! The only I would have done differently was add more speakers since we had a large reception space and those in the back of the room couldn’t hear well during toasts. Would hire JJ again in a heartbeat! -Allie & Austin
June 13th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Thank you J.J.! Max did impressingly well with the Indian songs. We had him play some orchestral music and he pivoted effortlessly. That pivot would have been difficult for a purely south another DJ. The speaker quality was fabulous. The speeches were audible in a crisp sound. Thanks to Max for agreeing to setup camp at the back of the hall. I know it must have been challenging to him. But he has a very professional and accommodating approach.
June 13th,2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
We couldn’t have asked for a better service and hospitality than what DJ Ivan and the Photo Booth personnel brought to our wedding! We loved every bit of the products/services that we purchased from Essen Entertainment. We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ honestly. We’ve said this multiple times to each other and we will say it again. “DJ Ivan killed it out there, we couldn’t have asked for a better DJ/hype man”
June 13th,2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment and DJ Brian were such a pleasure to work with! JJ, the owner, is so kind and warm and personable. Brian our DJ was fun and kind and professional! We loved working with them for our wedding day!
June 10th,2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Koert is such a nice guy and did a great job! Don't know if Ill be having another soon but i will definitely be calling Essen Entertainment when I do!
June 7th,2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
I wish I could choose more than three things I loved about working with Trevor. He was absolutely amazing. He communicated the entire time, gave suggestions and helped work our timeline. He was very accommodating and was able to quickly adjust to our delayed schedule. My entire family loved his smooth skills and gave so many compliments on both the DJ and MC quality. He also played while my family was cleaning up. He is absolutely amazing and if I ever have another event, I will be reaching out to Essen Entertainment and to him. THANK YOU JJ and TREVOR!
June 3rd,2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
We hired Essen Entertainment and DJ Trevor for our wedding and he was amazing!! Every single guest came by to tell us that they enjoyed the music so much and it was a favorite part of their day. He lived up to our expectations and then some. He is so skilled and is such a friendly person. I would not hesitate to hire him again if I’m in Texas for another event. I’d give him 10 stars if this rating allowed me to. You won’t be sorry if you hire him.
May 24th,2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment was amazing! Our wedding day was made so much easier because of their dedication and professionalism. They went above and beyond our expectations. Highly recommend for any special event!
May 20th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
I was recommended to book JJ as our DJ by our venue owner/day of coordinator (Candace with Cross Key Acres) and I'm so glad we did! JJ is a true professional who knows how to get a party started and keep people on the dance floor. We had a smaller guest list of about 100 people, many of whom are elderly and left after dinner/special dances/toasts, and I was worried it'd be hard to get people on the dancefloor -- JJ made sure everyone had a great time and kept the party going! He incorporated our requests and is prompt and easy to communicate with. He lives up to his great reviews!!
May 14th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ and Charles lived up to their amazing reviews. JJ responded to my inquiry almost immediately and set up a phone call with me by the next day. He answered all my questions and made me feel confident that he would provide great entertainment. He also provided us with a lot of guidance on timeline and song selection. JJ paired us with DJ Charles, who was absolutely amazing. About a month out, Charles had a phone call with us to go over our song selections. He played each one to make sure it was correct, and reviewed fade-outs with us to make sure he ended the song at the correct part. He did not mess up anything during our wedding, and did a great job choosing songs based off the general suggestions we gave and guest requests. We’ve heard multiple times that our wedding was one of the most fun weddings our guests had been too, and JJ and Charles deserve a lot of the credit for that. Thank you so much, Essen Entertainment!
May 10th , 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Oh my goodness DJ Arnold, it was just so perfect!! I don't even have the words to fully express yet, especially since we're both so tired today. But hands down the favorite part for every guest was hearing you sing! So amazing!! Thank you so so much for everything, you absolutely killed it and we are both just so happy!!! Thank you JJ, for helping us out so much and always being there when we needed you! Essen Entertainment was a blessing!
May 8th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
If you are looking for a DJ for your special night please look no further. We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ! Ivan is a true professional and does everything with excellence from the moment he arrives till the moment the night is over. It is worth every dollar and I truly mean that! Lastly, I want to say their communication and attention to detail was over the top. Thank you Ivan and thank you JJ Essen!
May 6th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Charles was THE BEST! He was very personable and attentive, and checked in with us throughout the night, to make sure that everything was meeting our needs. Javier managed the photo booth, and he also did a great job! The photo booth was very popular. Thank you to Essen Entertainment for helping to make our reception a very wonderful and memorable evening!
May 1st, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
HIRE THIS GUY Y’ALL!!! I'm not only a mom, I'm a details person. I wanted the perfect touch to make my baby girls wedding extra special...and Trevor made that happen!Of course he showed up early and prepared but more than that, he was very accommodating. He learned a special song my daughter and her fiance picked out and played as her isle walk song...IT WAS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! He also played for cocktail hour and everybody loved him! He kept their minds off the dog-day heat and not once did he complain.He looked and played the part for our occasion and has earned a spot in our families future functions. A thousand thanks to you Sir for your talent!
April 29th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Luis was an absolute gentleman, very professional, and did a fantastic job working with our multicultural music requests and moving with the flow of the evening. Having a truly bilingual DJ was such a blessing for our crowd. JJ was endlessly positive and set us at ease from start to finish.
April 25th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Brian was a fantastic DJ for our wedding. He was available anytime we needed him and knew exactly the right songs to play based on the mood of the crowd. The dance floor was packed!
April 16th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ and his team are absolutely wonderful. Communicative, responsive and on time they made our wedding day perfect.They’ve played many venues around Houston and know the spaces. Special shout out to DJ Max—he’s an amazing emcee and made our wedding a blast!
April 10th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ and his team were incredible. They are so organized and communicative. They have experience playing many venues around town so understand set up, how the music carries, and what equipment is needed to ensure your event is perfect. Special Shout out to DJ Max who was a wonderful EmCee and made our wedding perfect!
April 8th,2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
I hired Essen Entertainment for DJ and Photobooth for my daughter's wedding. Let me tell you the did not disappoint. First off, communication with JJ and DJ Charles was top notch. They definitely do not leave you waiting. I cannot say enough good things about DJ Charles. We ran into a few miscommunications with our coordinator and he was right there to save the day. He did not miss a step. Very flawless. He played the best lineup we could have asked for. I love how how he kept our guests attention by being lively and interactive with them. He definitely was my saving grace.I would hire him again in a heartbeat. He truly cares about what he does and giving you the best experience. If you aren't happy neither is he. Our Photobooth attendant, DJ Ivan was amazing as well. So many props. The guests loved that they could get live prints as well as email or text too. The Photobooth was a huge hit. Let's not forget about the Dance on a Cloud. Spectacular!! I can't wait for all our pictures to be ready. They truly were dancing in a cloud. Thank you so much Essen Entertainment for making my daughter and new son-in-laws dream come true! I have one more daughter to go. I'm sure I will be in touch. She caught the bouquet.
April 7th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ! You did an amazing job with the limited time we had. Thank you for bringing the energy and the good vibes!
April 2nd, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was great to work with from the start, reliable, professional. He coordinated carefully with my daughter and her fiance to put together the music for the ceremony and the reception. He did a great job, there was something for every generation to dance to at the reception. I heard from so many guests what a wonderful time they had
March 26th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Charles was great! He met with us multiple times, was able to adapt on the fly when we wanted to shorten our entrance song day-of, and kept us on the dance floor all night!
March 26th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
If you’re looking for a DJ look no further. JJ was so knowledgeable about the whole process, not only focusing on his job, but going the extra mile using his experience making sure the evening continued flowing harmoniously. Would use again for any large gathering or party
March 26th ,2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
My husband and I hired Essen for our wedding reception at The Cohen House at Rice University and we loved DJ Charles! He was responsive and friendly and listened to what we wanted. We never left the dance floor!!
March 23rd ,2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Thank you JJ for everything you did for us! We had the best night ever and it was such a great party! We woe that all to you! you are awesome!
March 18th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was amazing and professional. He knows the industry inside and out and took the stress off of planning our reception. He listens to your wants and needs and is super personable. Thank you JJ!
March 12th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
J.J. Essen and DJ Max were both fantastic! Max was amazing! The music was awesome and just want we wanted!!
March 11th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
I cannot recommend Max enough! We needed a DJ for our corporate party to ensure our guest were having fun on the dance floor and singing karaoke. He went above and beyond from start to finish! From décor to professionalism to pure entertainment – Max deserves more than 5 stars! He even stayed late since everyone was having such a good time. Definitely hire Max for your next event! You will not regret it!
March 10th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Trevor, without a doubt, understood the assignment and fulfilled what we asked for. He went above and beyond with music for the ceremony (mixed perfectly), cocktail hour (with acoustic guitar), and keeping the party going with the reception. I highly recommend him and would definitely hire him again.
March 7th,2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment was so easy to work with. J.J. was kind and wonderful. I am so glad my husband and I chose them. Arnold was our DJ and he GREAT! I will definitely request his services for my next event. I am grateful to have met Arnold and J.J.! Thy made my night!
March 3rd, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
We used Essen Entertainment for our wedding and they were amazing! Dean was very helpful with the planning and made sure all the right music was played. I was worried the reception might get a little boring if people wouldn't dance, but they kept the party going all night! The photo booth was a great touch and everyone had fun with it. Essen Entertainment definitely helped make our wedding perfect!
February 27th ,2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Sooo very glad we went with Essen Entertainment to DJ our wedding! From the beginning the owner, JJ, was very attentive. Charles was our DJ the night or our wedding he was just as great. The From first song he played to the last song our dance floor was packed at the reception, which is exactly what we wanted. Prior to our wedding, we had a phone call with Charles & went over everything we wanted (special songs, entrances, type of music, etc.) & he fulfilled it all. Even after the wedding JJ reached out to make sure everything went well and thanked us again. Very well run business with great staff!
February 20th ,2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
I can’t tell you how happy my husband and I are that we went with JJ! We got married at Station 3 in Houston and it’s a two-story, rather eclectic venue that we wanted to make sure the DJ that took care of our wedding understood the layout and change in sound between the floors. We heard about JJ and Essen Entertainment from Station 3, and the reviews on The Knot confirmed our selection. Not only did JJ know exactly how to handle the venue, but he absolutely exceeded all expectations. He was beyond kind, prompt in responses, open to our suggestions to music, reassuring, and anything else you’d want in a DJ!!! He made everything go smooth even when there were hiccups with rain and some changes to the timeline. The music was sublime, and he just made a couple, excited to get married but with no idea what we were doing, feel very calm and taken care of. Please don’t hesitate to go with JJ. You will not regret it!!
February 13th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Trevor was fantastic! Not only was the DJ work wonderful, he also played the guitar beautifully as my daughter walked down the aisle. Highly recommend him!
February 4th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
I was very impressed! We used Essen Ent. for the DJ and photo booth. We did not have a lot of specific songs we wanted to play and based off of a list we provided DJ DEAN played perfect music! I would highly recommend the photo booth! I love that unlike most others that only email pictures to you, this one gave two print outs right away! My guests loved it and we all had a lot of fun!
January 25th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Thank you to DJ Arnold for being a part of making my wedding reception a great success! He did an excellent job and we appreciated working with him and Essen Entertainment. They are very professional and polite respectful. We definitely will hire their services again for future gatherings as we will highly recommend them to others! Thank you all again!
January 22nd, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was amazing to work with. From our very 1st conversation I knew I was in good hands. He was very responsive when I had questions. And worked with me on scheduling the events of the evening. Everyone had a great time dancing the night away. Will definitely keep him mind for any future events we may have.
January 18th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Can’t recommend this vendor enough! He was incredibly easy to work with, and bent over backwards to make sure everything was done as we wanted it!
January 18th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Wedding planning was very stressful for me, and it was when I spoke to JJ that for the first time I felt very put to ease and confident in his ability to make our big day a smooth and fun one. He was already familiar with my venue and ran through a tentative timeline with me. After I hung up the phone, I thought WOW this guy knows his stuff! The day of the wedding itself our DJ, Adrian showed up ready to make our night one to remember. He was easy to work with and definitely had a role in making our wedding reception FUN! If you're even considering a DJ, I would highly highly recommend Essen Entertainment. They're professional, fun and well versed in wedding receptions!
January 16th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
Wow! Can’t say enough good things about JJ and Essen Entertainment! They made our wedding a night to remember! Very respectful, flexible, and kept our night on track! I definitely recommend hiring these folks!
January 11,2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ Essen was there for us to answer any questions during a very long 18 month engagement and wedding planning process. He was always quick to reply with any clarification or suggestions I needed. But more importantly, we had the absolute best time during our wedding. Our friends and family keep telling us that it was the most fun that they have had at a wedding, and we feel like we owe that to our amazing DJ. You can’t go wrong with JJ Essen. A Total professional, and a big personality which was a perfect combination. He kept people dancing all night long.
January 1st,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Arnold was a pleasure to work with. He is honest and incredibly professional. He did an amazing job at helping make our wedding a memorable day!
December 26th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ DEAN of Essen Entertainment kept the vibe of our wedding going all night . We also had the Photo Booth through their services and that was a hit for all of our guest. We enjoyed looking at the photos and seeing all the happy faces of our family and friends. We like it that there is client song portal and we can start planning our timeline ahead of time. We couldn’t really decide what songs we wanted to play for our wedding and their song selections helped a lot. You can also request the song that is not on their list . I find it so convenient that they have that portal for us .We loved doing business with them. Very Professional and flexible. Highly recommended to anyone that is looking for a fun and awesome DJ.
December 22nd ,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Max did a great job as the DJ of our wedding. He is very nice and very professional. My husband was impressed at how every time he wanted to make an (unplanned) announcement to our guests, Max was right there ready to pass him a mic or make an announcement that he was about to speak. In addition to that, Max worked closely with my coordinator and gave us 50 sparklers that we needed. The sparklers were a last minute idea and Max pulled through for us! Thank you, Max for a great night! -Lauren and Stephen
December 21st,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was absolutely fantastic. Our dancefloor was packed the whole time. Everyone had a fantastic time dancing the night away. We opted to add the photobooth package and that was a huge hit as well. We received a scrapbook after our wedding with all the pictures our guests took with everyone's well wishes and it was one of our favorite momentos from the evening. Several people approached us to let us know how perfect our wedding was and JJ certainly helped us achieve such high praise from our guests.
December 19th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Big Thank you to Essen Entertainment. DJ Arnold was very attentive to my mothers likes prior to the event. He did a great job at the actual birthday party keeping her very happy and dancing all night. We hear great things from our guest on the music and mc. Thank you again Arnold for making her 60th bday a great celebration.
December 12th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
We chose Essen Entertainment for our DJ at our wedding and we are so thankful we did! DJ Charles was absolutely incredible from start to finish!! He was so easy to communicate with via text and phone calls! We had multiple phone meetings with him to go over all of the songs (we were planning from Florida). It turned out PERFECT with all of the songs we requested! The entire party was dancing the whole night! Highly recommend this company and DJ Charles!
December 9,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Trevor DJ'ed at my wedding and it was the best decision I made! His skills are NEXT LEVEL, and he kept everyone entertained the entire time. Once the dancing started, he kept everyone on the dance floor. Hire this man!!!
December 5th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ put on a great performance for our wedding day! From the beginning stages of us booking him, he was very straight forward, honest, and thorough. He also holds a final run through call about a week out from the wedding to go over final details. We gave JJ some small guidance for what we wanted and did not want played during the wedding day and really left it up to him to select the songs to keep everyone up on their feet and he did not disappoint. On top of being a great disc jockey, JJ is also very good at making announcements and helping to move the wedding timeline along which I feel is an underrated skill. JJ should definitely be included in anyone’s search for wedding DJ services.
December 1st, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
10 STARS! We had DJ Charles and he was the most organized, fun, and easy going DJ I have ever met! He was very personable and communication was great. He even cut down our first dance song exactly how I wanted it. You will not be disappointed!
November 28th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment exceeded ALL expectations! JJ was so kind and caring and guided us through the booking process with ease. During our wedding we had the honor of having DJ Adrian. He was amazing! He was so high energy and kept the party going all night long! The dance floor was PACKED! Just like we wanted. He took all requests and helped the night move along perfectly on schedule. Javier was our photo booth attendant and he was so fun and high energy! There was a line at the photo booth all night because people were having so much fun with all the props and photos! We could not be happier!! 10/10 would recommend Essen Entertainment for your Wedding! THANK YOU DJ ADRIAN, JAVIER, AND ESSEN ENTERTAINMENT!
November 28th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Amazing!! From the very first call with JJ, I could tell that they were going to be perfect for my wedding. DJ Adrian Molina was amazing and communicated very well. He made sure everything flowed and he kept the dance floor going all night!!! The photobooth was so much fun too! Our guests loved it. Do yourself a favor and look no further. Essen Entertainment is top notch!!!
November 22nd, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Everything was perfect. Brian was Very professional and definitely knew exactly what he was doing! The music was awesome and definitely kept people on the dance floor! Would 100% recommend!
November 14th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
I could not have dreamed of a better DJ experience than what we got with Essen Entertainment and DJ Dean! They were very helpful during the planning process and very responsive to emails and phone calls. They were very professional of course and prepared. What I couldn't anticipate was how well Dean could read the room and select the perfect songs with almost no input from us. The lighting gave a great party atmosphere. His announcements were easy to hear and follow. The sound levels were just right. I definitely didn't have to worry about a thing. I can't say enough positive things about our DJ experience. Please choose Dean and Essen Entertainment for your wedding! You won't regret it!!!
November 14th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Had a blast at our wedding because of our dj! Dj Charles was the best and was able to pick up on the vibe to figure out what songs to play next! I have no regrets and nothing bad to say about them! Highly recommend them!!
November 11th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Best communication award goes to Essen Entertainment! A big pet peeve of mine is the lack of communication (especially when you are spending A LOT of money), but you won’t have to worry about that with this company.Our DJ services were provided by Victor and he did a great job. Thanks for helping our guest dance the night away during our wedding!! Thank you!
November 9th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Koert was very responsive, punctual, and responsible. We had a few conversations to throughly discuss everything. He arrived very early to ensure everything was set up way in advance. Despite a short notice, he assembled the songs quickly and stuck to our playlist the entire time. The flow of the party went really well. He also accommodated our request to have our friend sing karaoke for our first dance song. The sound quality turned out amazing! He also carried equipment upstairs for our venue and accommodated to the raining weather, to which we owe him a huge thanks. Overall, DJ Koert did his job and did it well! Very experienced
November 9th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ you did fantastic! I love the way you took crowd direction, pivoted when needed without us saying anything and helped our guests know what to do and when. We are so happy with everything you did! It was a pleasure meeting you!
Thank you, sincerely, for making our day so magical!
November 8th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Our company has had the pleasure of having Essen Entertainment and Trevor perform/DJ at our casual awards ceremony twice. He is professional, very easy to work with in the planning process, and a true talent. Our on-site team noted how his excellent performance kept the energy in the space high for the duration of the program (for a group of attendees that had spent their entire day in challenging workshops…no small feat!). If you’re considering Trevor, go ahead and book him! You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommend.
November 4th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
As the father of the bride it was very important to find a DJ that can really read a crowd and have the dance floor full of people having fun! DJ Arnold was GREAT and very professional!!!! Thank you for a great wedding Arnold!! I would recommend you to anyone at anytime!!
November 5th, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had an AMAZING time and were so glad we hired Essen Entertainment! JJ was awesome in every way!
November 2nd, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had our wedding a few weeks ago. Leading up to the even there are so many things to plan, with DC Productions this was one thing I did not have to even worry about. I love how you can select songs and create a timeline on their website which made things super easy for both Dean, the DJ, and I. During our wedding Dean did a great job with making sure everything ran smoothly and even checked in with us on some small details. He was so attentive to what my husband and I wanted during our wedding. We had a groomsman and bridesmaid sing our first dance song and Dean was able to help coordinate this so it went smoothly. He even arrived early so they could do a sound check. Everything was exactly how I wanted it and I would recommend to everyone to use DC Productions for their event. Dean really was awesome and made the whole event run smoothly and seamlessly.
October 17th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Thank you so much DJ Charles and Essen Entertainment! My husband and I are very happy that we worked with Essen Entertainment. Charles was incredible and so kind. He was on point with everything that we asked for and made a great mix with the music. He truly didn't miss a beat. We will be referring their services to everyone.
October 17th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ did an amazing job both pre wedding and on the big day! He schedules a call with you a couple days before to go over the timeline so he is well prepared. JJ arrived to the venue on time. All the music was timed to our liking. He was great to know the crowd and play songs as appropriate. We highly recommend couples to work with JJ!
October 12th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
London was our DJ at our wedding and she was awesome! Not only did she play all of the songs we requested and make the dedications we wanted but she completed our song list for the evening beautifully based on our tastes and preferences. She was high energy all evening and really kept the party environment going after dinner, encouraging all guests to dance and have a great time! Even the guests who would normally not dance wound up getting out of their comfort zone and having fun! She really exceeded our expectations and our guest kept raving about her many days after the wedding. Thank you, DJ, for helping to make our wedding so fun and special! We can’t recommend you highly enough!!!
October 7th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Charles (Essen entertainment) DJ’d for our wedding and did an incredible job. He was extremely accommodating and took all our requests with ease. He was a calming presence on our wedding day and our guests loved the music. Would highly recommend.
October 5th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Koert did a fantastic job at our wedding! We want to thank JJ and Essen Entertainment for such a great experience and Korea for guiding our reception so smoothly and making all of our visions a reality. The garter toss was perfect!!!! It was a real pleasure meeting them and I will certainly be recommending you to the future brides in need of a great DJ!
October 4th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ ARNOLD was so awesome. He was there early to set up and played some wonderful music. He made sure to ask about my music preferences and what specific artists I liked. He even sang for my husband and I while we had our special dance. It was so sweet. He even stayed set up till everyone had left. Definitely a DJ I would hire again and recommend to all my friends.
October 3rd, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ and Essen Entertainment were probably the best people we hired for our wedding day. He was so organized, knew exactly what he is doing, and handled all of the speed bumps that came up on our day. He was a great emcee and was very available leading up to the wedding to make the day of go smoothly. He gave multiple suggestions that we hadn’t thought about that helped so much. I cannot recommend Essen Entertainment enough.
October 2nd, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ is person-centered, approachable, and compassionate.
He is an amazing DJ and knows how to keep guests entertained. JJ was involved from the very beginning and incorporated both me and my husband's Chinese and Indian hertiages. We had an Aladdin themed wedding and he even played Prince Ali for our second entry. He is culturally-sensitive and thoughtful. I would highly recommend hiring him for any special event. Our wedding vision came to life thanks to his hard work and collaboration with us. He's also a great advocate in making sure the couple is satisfied and exceeded our expectations, thanks JJ!
September 27th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Dean was amazing and made my wedding experience beautiful. He made sure I had everything. He is really flexible and works with you to make your day special. Also, I love I was able to make my own playlist and request what you want to be played during the ceremony and reception. It was sooooo helpful!
September 23rd, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment along with DJ Charles provided the entertainment at our daughter’s wedding reception on September 17, 2022. What an awesome job DJ Charles did! He was on time & set up by the time the reception started. From the moment the guests entered to the close of the evening DJ Charles kept the evening flowing. He was very professional and fun! From the youngsters to the “still young at heart”, everyone had a great time. They complimented the entertainment many times throughout the night.
I highly recommend Essen Entertainment for your next event. Ask for DJ Charles. You won’t be disappointed!
September 18th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had the fortunate opportunity to work with JJ Essen Entertainment and DJ Adrian Molina for the sound, music, and lighting experience at our wedding. JJ Essen Entertainment is a one-stop shop for everything you would need for an enjoyable ceremony and a great party atmosphere for your reception. We chose a set-up from their ala carte menu of services that worked for us and our budget, and were pleased with how everything worked out. We were especially delighted to work with DJ Adrian Molina. He started working with us a week or so before the wedding to help us finalize our music and sound for our special day; from the time guests arrived, through the ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner, all the way to the last moments at the reception. He was willing to work with us for our special sound requests and even came early to the venue the day of the wedding to set up and do sound checks to make sure everything went smoothly later in the day. Most importantly, DJ Adrian listened to our requests for specific music selections and understood our guest demographics to keep everyone on the dance floor and having a great time! We couldn’t believe how crowded the dance floor stayed throughout the reception and that was because DJ Adrian intuitively knew what this crowd wanted to hear. Guests are still talking about what a great party our reception was. Please call JJ Essen Entertainment and ask for DJ Adrian Molina. He will make your event extraordinary and ensure everyone has a great time.
September 11th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment is by far, the best DJ service I have ever experienced. The owner, Mr. J.J Essen is unbelievable! Whenever I first inquired about my interest in Essen Entertainment, he scheduled a personalized phone call interview with me so we could introduce ourselves and so he could learn as much details as possible about myself, my soon to be husband, and what we wanted with our wedding. We talked for over an hour or more and J.J was so easy to talk to, highly professional, and very in tune with what my wants and desires were for our wedding. He then offered to personally perform at our wedding, even though he has several employees under him who also perform at weddings. My fiancée and I were so honored and surprised by this, it was a no brainer that we knew he was the one for our wedding! Later, a couple of days before the wedding we had a second phone interview to do a last confirmation of how the wedding timeline was going to go, went over the playlist again, and fine tuned the details so we were fully prepared. I was very impressed by this and felt so much at ease that everything was super organized for the big day!The day of the wedding went perfectly!!! JJ helped organize and direct our large crowd of guests of over 130 people which allowed all of the wedding events to stay on task and on time. It was amazing!! Also, he was one of the only DJs I experienced that didn’t have the music too loud during dinner! He kept the volume perfectly to where you could hear the music fine, but you didn’t have to yell at each other to talk. It was wonderful! Not to mention JJ arrived promptly on time, had a terrific and impressive set up, and the music sounded amazing!!I seriously don’t have the words to express my thanks to JJ and Essen Entertainment. I promise you won’t go wrong with him! He will help bring your special day to life as the perfect wedding!!!
September 2th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ is an amazing DJ! He read the room to know what to play when, and we got so many compliments on the music/reception! Highly recommend hiring JJ for your wedding. He knows how to keep the party going!
August 28th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ Essen did a great job making everything flow well at the wedding. He kept the crowd hyped, helped release the dinner tables by number, and he made sure the schedule went smoothly. I appreciated his help and knowledge on wedding schedules to collaborate with me and make the day so perfect. He had worked at my venue before and was so reasonable with pricing. He was quick to respond to emails as well as professional. I would highly recommend using Essen Entertainment for weddings or other events.
August 24th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
My wedding guests had a great time with DJ Jay. Everyone of all ages had fun and danced to the music. He also took requests on spot to play on demand. Thank you Jay!
August 20th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Trevor was amazing! He made our wedding very special and made all my family dance. Not only his music but his energy made everyone happy. He was punctual and even prepared a song with my cousin so she could sing a special song for us.
August 17th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Jay did a great job with his DJ services, everyone had a great time. He made sure any requested song got played and was interacting with the guests. The photo booth was a great hit, and everyone loved it. The attendant was very nice and helpful. Everything was a great price for the DJ services and the photo booth. Will be keeping Essen Entertainment for any future events.
August 13th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Dean handled the music, announcements, and photobooth for our wedding. He was easy to reach, really responsive, found the versions that we wanted of our songs, provided the microphones for the ceremony and made announcements and kept the events moving. The photobooth experience was really fun as well. I'd highly recommend him.
August 12th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Max was awesome! We enjoyed our wedding and he did a great job managing everything for us as well!
You all won’t regret hiring Essen Entertainment. They are very professional and helpful with any questions or concerns we had.
August 7th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was great! He communicated well and helped the night go smoothly. He read the crowd very well and knew what music to play. We gave him a list of various kinds of music, and he transitioned everything so well that it didn’t feel awkward when moving to a different type of song. I liked the fact that he offered payment plans! He made planning convenient and less stressful so that when the day came, I didn’t have to do anything.
August 3rd, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Highly recommend! Dean did a great job working with us on pricing, setting up the music list by activities, and selecting layouts for photo booth. He was easy to contact, really responsive, worked with us on our song for each wedding activity and provided the microphones for the ceremony and made announcements. Overall, they did a great job keeping the ceremony moving smoothly and had a great dance vibe all night. Great Job Dean!!!! I highly recommend.
August 1st, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
I can’t say enough good things about Trevor. He is an amazing musician/DJ. Customized the playlist to our style. Best part is that he was great with the kids. He had them playing percussion instruments and entertained throughout the night. I highly recommend Trevor.
July 27th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
I was SO very pleased with how professional and helpful Jay was throughout the entire process. JJ explained all of my options and prices very clearly, and he provided a timeline worksheet that was very helpful. DJ Jay was fun and easy going throughout my entire wedding and reception. He knew how to interact with the crowd and adjust the music to suit the crowd. The photo booth was a nice touch and tons of fun for the guests. I got a printed photo book and so glad I did. It's a great memory of our guests on our special day. I can't think of anything I would have wanted him to do differently. If you are looking for a fun, but professional dj, DJ JAY your guy!
July 21st, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment was so amazing to work with for our wedding day!! JJ (the owner) was so professional and kind to work with. From the very first phone call, he was so warm and friendly, and you could tell that he knew his stuff! Throughout the year and a half before our wedding, whether I had questions about DJ-related things or even general wedding things, JJ was super knowledgeable and helpful! On the week of our wedding, JJ made sure to do a detailed walkthrough with us so that we were all on the same page, and on the day of, everything ran smoothly! Everybody had so much fun at the reception, and JJ was a huge part of that. Even our photo booth attendant, Javier, was so sweet! I highly recommend and trust Essen Entertainment for your DJ and photo booth needs!
July 15th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Highly recommend Essen Entertainment and DJ Adrian for your wedding!! DJ Adrian was accommodating, punctual, and so easy to work with throughout the entire process. He kept the crowd entertained and the guests on the dance floor all evening! We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ experience!!
July 11th 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment was wonderful to work with!! They were quick to respond to emails and catered to your every need leading up to the day! Dj Ivan was WONDERFUL at our wedding and had our guests out on the dance floor all night!! Even the older gen crowd! It was truly wonderful
July 8th 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Amazing!!! From beginning to end a totally fun, happening, engaging wedding reception! The whole crowd loved Arnold! Id recommend him over ands over anyday too ANYONE’S event. My wedding was so memorable, just from his selections and engagement alone. It was PERFECT!
July 6th 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
I just wanted to reach out and say thank you guys for helping us put together the entertainment for our wedding. Everything turned out wonderful!
JJ, we really appreciated the way you called us the first day and went through the timeline and what to expect. It made us feel very comfortable with the whole set-up and took an important part of the event off our plate and gave us a sense of relief that we could pull it off with so little time.
Ivan, you were absolutely fantastic. We are so grateful that you were available for that night. You did a really great job managing the timeline and our guests so everything could flow smoothly. We are super appreciative of the way you would check in with us constantly so we could do all the little events we wanted in a timely manner, and we really appreciate all the advice you gave us. The playlist you put together was absolute fire. Everything was perfect!
All of our guests had so much fun. We have received nothing but compliments about everything, but we know we couldn’t have done it without you guys. We will definitely recommend you guys any chance we get in the future. Thank you so much for making it one of the most memorable nights of our lives.
July 2nd, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Dean was INCREDIBLE!!!!!!! Dean made sure that there wasn't any detail that went untouched! He was very good with communication and just so much fun to work with all around. He had our entire wedding on the dance floor all night!!
July 2nd, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Outstanding communication throughout the lead-up to the wedding. Very impressed especially by DJ Charles’s ability to adapt to changing circumstances—like when the flower girl and ring bearer jumped their cue and he had the next song (the bride’s entrance) ready to go. Intuitive about what music would get our crowd on the floor and tuned into changes in the schedule. Really polished and professional!
June 26th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Super knowledgeable company and DJ. Everything went as planned - was very helpful in selecting music for dinner and dancing. I would absolutely hire them again!
June 21st,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Jay is very professional and my wedding was beautiful just because he was there! You couldn't get a better or more professional DJ than want I found in Jay and Essen Entertainment! Thanks for everything!!
June 15th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Charles was an excellent DJ and truly made my wedding night so special! His timing with music was always on point and everything ran so smoothly! He was so kind to work with and was so communicative throughout the wedding planning process! He’s am amazing DJ and makes for a stress free wedding!
June 13th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
From booking all the way through to the wedding day, JJ was really great to work with! His professionalism, personality, and ability to determine our wedding style gave us a lot of confidence when hiring him. When our assigned DJs had to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances, JJ was quick to take care of us, ended up DJ-ing at our wedding himself, and had a really great vibe that we all loved! The photobooth and Javier were fantastic as well! Everyone had fun taking pictures and the memory book we got from it will be a keepsake dear to us for the rest of our lives!
June 8th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Very flexible and Personable! DJ Jay was willing to work with our long hours and various set needs as well as having a great mix of music for everyone which made our event a huge success! Great Job Jay, we will be using you again!
June 8th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ did a fantastic job from start to finish. He is a multi talented true professional and takes great pride in providing a great party that gets everybody on the dance floor . Essen Entertainment certainly lived up to the great reviews . I highly recommend !
June 1st,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Our DJ (Adrian) did an amazing job keeping the dance floor alive! He helped us so much since we did not hire a wedding coordinator - he made sure the night flowed perfectly! When I threw a random request or idea he took it immediately with a smile. Extremely professional, extremely responsive. Very pleased!!!!
May 31st 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment knocked it out of the park with our wedding. We had Dj Dean and he had a great feel for the environment of the people in attendance for filling in the music to fit the mood as well as getting every single one of the obscure songs we wanted and queuing them up to the exact point in the song thay we wanted. Best of all they tossed a few suggestions at us for very small add on that adding magnifying effect. They're wonderful and I couldn't recommend them more.
May 24th 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ and his team, including our wedding night DJ, DJ Adrian we’re all so amazing to work with! There was one night I had emailed Adrian with about 10 questions, I’ll never forget he instantly called me and we hashed out all my questions for answers in 10 minutes! They are truly the experts you need for your event. They bring all their own equipment and you can even do a Go-Bo light with your initials or some type of design for your wedding or event!
May 23rd,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Did a great job helping us put together the roadmap of our ceremony and everything went great!
May 17th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Trevor not only is an amazing guitar player, but transitions right into an awesome DJ! My group loved Trevor and his song selections for our lively group event. The group begged him to stay and were left wanting more. So much fun and kept the party going! Will definitely hire Trevor again when we are back in the area!
May 14th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Such a good experience with Essen Entertainment. They are great at communicating and answering any questions you have. Adrian did such a good job testing out the room and seeing which songs to play next.
May 10th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Communication skills and delivery were on point! We got so many compliments on the entire wedding, but JJ and his music selection were top tier! He impressed all the guests and kept the party going! Thank you for all your help! 5 out 5 stars!!
May 10th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ Essen was very clear and responsive during our initial meetings and helped guide us through the process. DJ Charles was organized when managing our song requests and was able to make suggestions when we were unsure. He managed the evening well and accommodated several last-minute requests. All our guests loved the music and had a terrific time. Overall, an extremely easy company with which to work. We would definitely hire them again
May 9th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
I used Essen Entertainment and DJ Jay for my wedding! There were excellent! He arrived well in advance for setup and was great at communicating with me before to make sure he had everything we needed. He was very professional and helped get the party going!I Would definitely use him again.
May 5th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Adrian and the whole Essen entertainment group made our wedding an absolute blast!!! The dance floor was never empty and they were so helpful from day one. Very timely with responses, super organized and professional, and listened to exactly what we wanted. If your looking for reliable services, unmatched attention to detail, and a great party Essen entertainment is for you.
April 29th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Scott from Essen Entertainment was a wonderful DJ and made our night really special. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a great DJ for their wedding. Everyone commented on how great they thought the music was. We really liked his thoroughness before our wedding in helping us choose songs, sorting out our timeline, and making us feel comfortable throughout the whole thing. He worked with us on music cue's throughout the night, so we knew where we needed to be, which made our day flow seamlessly. We were so glad to be paired with Scott and we can't recommend him enough!
April 27th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was receptive to our wishes and requests in the initial consult phone call, and had some good pointers as well. DJ Charles was very professional as we planned the event, and put on quite the show for us! Many of our friends and family told us that it’s the most fun wedding reception they’ve been to!
April 24th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
I could not recommend JJ more highly! JJ has so much experience and it shows when you speak with him. During our initial conversation he gave me great advice regarding the flow of my reception before I even booked him for my wedding. Leading up to the wedding he was quickly responsive to all my questions and created an amazing remix for our father/daughter dance. Having JJ as our DJ created a fun atmosphere for our reception that lasted the entire night. JJ kept the party going and the dance floor was never empty!
April 20th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Dean went above and beyond for our wedding. The music was great sound quality and was the perfect volume. His equipment is awesome. We highly recommend using Dean. He is super relaxed and made the whole wedding great. He was very professional. He introduced the wedding party and we all felt so comfortable when we entered the reception. Everything was so organized. The systems he uses are great. He has a program where you pick all of your music and can even add songs you don't want to hear. The photo booth and props he had were so much fun. 5 stars all around!
April 16th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Charles and Javier who did our photo booth were so kinda and attentive. Our wedding was amazing and they were on cue for everything.
April 14th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Adrian and the whole Essen entertainment group made our wedding an absolute blast!!! The dance floor was never empty and they were so helpful from day one. Very timely with responses, super organized and professional, and listened to exactly what we wanted. If your looking for reliable services, unmatched attention to detail, and a great party Essen entertainment is for you.
April 10th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was the perfect DJ for the perfect day! He went above and beyond for my party, including finding a charger for my bridesmaid who’s insulin pump started malfunctioning! His music choices flowed so well and everyone was out dancing. Also the photo booth workers were lovely and gave me a beautiful keepsake. Couldn’t speak more highly of my experience with Essen Entertainment.
April 3rd, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had a wonderful time hiring Essen Entertainment for our music needs! We worked both with JJ and DJ Carlos (Charles) leading up to our wedding day and both were responsive and receptive to our requests. We really wanted Latin music at our wedding and DJ Carlos brought that party to our dance floor! He was also a great MC during dinner and introductions. DJ Carlos did a great job of setting up calls prior to our wedding to be sure he understood our vision for the night, and we could tell that he was taking notes, so we weren’t repeating the same conversation each time. As two brides, we were conscious of hiring LGBT-friendly vendors and we can vouch that Essen Entertainment was just that! We were always treated with kindness and excitement about our upcoming wedding. We highly recommend hiring Essen Entertainment and working with DJ Carlos for your DJ needs!
March 24th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Dj Arnold came early to prep even threw some extras in we didn't expect. The uplighting was beautiful! My daughter Jessica's wedding could not have gone better. We would definitely hire Essen Entertainment and DJ Arnold again. Thank you DJ Arnold for making my daughters graduation party a night to remember!
March 24th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Oh my goodness! Where do I even start?! Adrian was AWESOME! I have been to quite a few weddings, but ours was absolutely amazing. He is extremely easy to work with, he is organized and he is always smiling! Adrian listened to everything we asked of him. He played all the best songs and when I, the bride, didn't know one of the dances, he got down on the dance floor and taught us all! I can't say enough about how thankful I am for his services. Highly highly recommend booking with him! 10 out of 10!
March 21st,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was AWESOME!!! The music was perfect! He made the reception fun and entertaining and our guests are still talking about how much fun they had!
March 20th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ivan was our DJ and man did he kill it!! Our group loves dance music and I was worried that traditional wedding DJs wouldn’t have the music we fully wanted but Ivan came through. We had a quick convo and provided a list of songs we liked. Had had people running to the dance floor. Keep the vibes high with his MC. He did a great job Pre-ceremony and during the ceremony. I highly recommend using Ivan.
March 17th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
I wish I could give them more than 5 stars! Literally the best & easiest vendors to work with. Not only do they reach out ‘ let you know when you have payments coming up but they are incredible at communicating. We hired the string trio & DJ Scott! Both absolutely incredible! The string trio sounded so beautiful & added a beautiful touch. Scott was such an amazing person to work with! Brought the energy and knew how to get every single person at our wedding dance! Hire them if they are not booked already!!
March 16th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Charles did an awesome job! He contacted me to go over the music selection and I could tell he really wanted my big day to be special. I absolutely recommend this company!
March 15th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Dean was awesome! He did a great job announcing the traditional wedding reception things like the bouquet toss, garter toss, shoe game, etc, and even accommodated impromptu karaoke by the groom. He was able to get all of the songs we requested for use during the wedding ceremony and the special songs for the reception.
March 12th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Koert did a fantastic job at our wedding! We want to thank JJ and Essen Entertainment for such a great experience and Korea for guiding our reception so smoothly and making all of our visions a reality. The garter toss was perfect!!!! It was a real pleasure meeting them and I will certainly be recommending you to the future brides in need of a great DJ!
March 10th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
We reached out to JJ based on the great reviews on theknot.com. Let me just stay they lived up to every great review!!! JJ contacted us to make sure we had all our questions answered. Having never planned a wedding before, we were clueless as to timelines, music vibes, etc. He gave us so much knowledge while getting to know our vision as a couple. After getting to know our vision, he realized we would be a better match for a DJ who he contracted. He had us get in touch with him and made sure we meshed well before completely handing us off to DJ Ivan. I would recommend JJ to anyone! Ivan was a godsend! He was available for any concerns or questions. HE BROUGHT THE PARTY!! And he made sure it lasted till the last minute. During our wedding, Ivan adjusted our timeline based on how we were feeling in that moment. When the garter toss came, my wife hadn’t eaten and Ivan made sure to hold off on the toss until we were ready. He made sure we were taken care of and enjoying every moment of our wedding. We danced all night and even had glow sticks/party hats/LED glasses for him to toss during the reception. The DJ makes all the difference in your wedding and I could not be more happier at the company we chose. 10000% recommend.
March 5th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was amazing his personality was great we meshed from the beginning and he was very hands on and answered all of our questions about playlists and song choices. He was helpful with selections as well offering advice on what should go where. Our families loved him and we would use him again for our next event.
March 4th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
You cannot go wrong booking Essen Entertainment! Charles DJ'ed our wedding and he was honestly amazing. He reached out to me about a month before the big day to discuss our special songs and "must plays." If I didn't have an answer to a question yet, he made sure to follow up with me a couple weeks later to make sure we were on the same page. Our guests were on the dance floor all night long and I almost cried when he called last song because I was not ready for the fun to be over. If you are thinking about booking Essen Entertainment for your wedding or event, just do it and thank me later!
March 3rd, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ did a great job working with us to get a good mix of two step, line dances, and fun party songs throughout the night. He knows how to read the room & keep the energy up! He helped the night run smoothly & made sure guests knew what was going on. We kicked off our dancing with a Grand March, which he did a great job directing & getting everyone involved.
March 2nd, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ivan was absolutely amazing, he couldn’t have done a better job at making our wedding everything we wanted it to be. Both me and my now husband have such a wide variety of music taste and he truly was able to play all kinds and make it flow perfectly! So impressed. The photo booth also was a perfect addition to our wedding! I can’t say enough great things about DJ Ivan and this company in general. Save yourself the stress and book them!❣️
March 1st, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was absolutely amazing! He made our day so so personal and went above and beyond to do so. We didn’t have a planner, so he took on that role himself and made sure everything ran smoothly and perfectly. AND he had a fire playlist! My day was the most perfect and beautiful I could have hoped for, and it’s because of people like him ☺️
March 1st, 2022🤍
5/5 stars Verified Review
Using JJ as our DJ was the best investment and experience ever! His energy is so over the top in the best way he helped guide us on our special day and kept the dance floor dancing all night ❤ we would recommend his services over again to anyone
March 1st, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was amazing! He was vibrant, outgoing, and kept the party going! You can tell he is compassionate about what he does and completely invests himself in your wedding and vision. Couldn't have asked for a better DJ!
March 1st, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Koert did an amazing job you did at our wedding! We couldn’t have asked for any better. He was wonderful and everything was perfect. Thank you so much to Essen Entertainment and we will definitely be working with them again!
February 25th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Charles was a very receptive and professional DJ. He was great at communication, and was very adaptable to different songs on the phone or on the dance floor. He knew how to read the audience, and was well worth the price.
February 20th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
I am so thankful I found Essen Entertainment through our venue's Website! From the start JJ was so kind and extremely fast in getting our DJ booked for the wedding. Since my wife and I are bilingual we really wanted a bilingual DJ and JJ recommended DJ Charles! He was amazing all night and was so easy to work with. We are originally from Colombia so we danced all night and DJ Charles kept on playing the best songs! Highly recommend working with Essen Entertainment and if you get DJ Charles you are going to have a blast! Lastly, DJ Charles was also kind enough to take a bunch of awesome videos of all our guests dancing!
February 17th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
So I hired Essen Entertainment from a pick of 5 other DJ companies. One including a work Colleague. So hired them through text message and had my now sister in law do the deal and timeline. We got DJ Arnold and he was fantastic. DJ Arnold even drove out to Boerne to meet the coordinator. At the wedding day he set up before we got there and introduced us as Mr. And Mrs. Puckett. He Played as many songs as he could get in. He even let me sing to my bride. We had a wonderful time, glad we had the pleasure of working with Arnold. PS, Arnold can get down on the dance floor :)February 17th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was awesome!!! Highly recommend him. He was great at communicating and making himself available before the wedding and played exactly what we wanted him to at the wedding. He is very upbeat and honestly one of the best DJ's I have ever experienced. And he is such a nice guy as well. Cannot recommend him enough!
February 17th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Filly did our wedding and did a fantastic job! Played a lot of the songs we had in our playlists but also mixed in a lot of upbeat stuff and kept the dance floor going. Would recommend!
February 15th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Jj made our day completely stress free planning wise and was absolutely wonderful during the wedding reception! He was so personable and super fun to work with! We had so many complements on how fun our reception was and we recommended him to one of our close friends for their wedding!
February 13th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Holy moly, DJ Adrian absolutely rocked our world at our wedding. One of my “must haves” at the wedding was a PACKED dance floor, and my goodness Adrian delivered. Multiple guests told me that they’ve never seen a wedding dance floor that packed all night long. He even let me karaoke to my favorite song at one point! Adrian was so accommodating to our guests when they would request a song, which they really appreciated. This is the cherry on top; he recorded several different moments throughout the night and posted the videos the next morning for us! I had no idea he was planning to do this, but I spent HOURS watching the clips reliving my favorite day. I would HIGHLY recommend Essen entertainment and specifically Adrian. They are a team of absolute rockstars!
February 7th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
We felt the decision to hire Essen Entertainement was easy after our first call with JJ. We would get the most variety that we wanted rather than a band. My only concerns were that by hiring a DJ they would just play what they liked and talk too much and be cheesy. DJ Koert completely eased that concern!, We loved his flexibility he has and we heard all the songs we wanted. If you want a worry free experience then Essen Entertainemnt and DJ Koert is the man for the job.
February 7th,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Jay was our DJ in January of 2022. He communicated well, was punctual, listened and delivered our music style and desires, kept the audience engaged, had great timing on the music, was flexible and adjusted to our needs, had a fun booth, and worked well with other service providers. We will definitely hire him again for future events!!
February 3rd,2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Charles was so professional, punctual and fun! Kept the guests enjoying themselves on the dance floor and kept the timeline of the wedding running smooth! Highly recommend!!
January 28th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ivan Is the absolute BEST! We had music picked out for every part of our wedding and he executed it all!!! He was very great at getting the audience up and participating! We also had the dance on a cloud, up lights, our logo and he did amazing at making that all look perfect!! Our photo booth was bomb too! He gave us a book with every picture that someone took @ the photo booth!! You need to hire DJ Ivan!!!!!
January 24th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
I hired Essen Entertainment for a corporate event. Dj Arnold was very punctual, actually arrived and set up much earlier than I expected. The lighting was a great addition and really set the tone for a dance party! I would highly recommend you hire them!!!! I plan these types of events often and he was one of the best we have had!
January 22nd, 2023
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had DJ Charles at our wedding. He was incredibly easy to work with, so flexible and soo kind. He kept the party going the entire night. Arrived on time and did everything that was promised. He was by far the easiest vendor to work with the entire day. He even took a bunch of sweet videos of our day and sent them to us the next day! He kept our whole day on track and took every little change in stride. I highly recommend him!!
January 21st, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Wow. JJ is amazing!! Firstly, we got so many compliments from our guests about our DJ. JJ/Essen Entertainment is/are so professional, easy to work with, flexible, and most of all LOADS OF FUN AND ENERGY! Not only is the music selection on par, the announcing at the wedding is better than an NFL football game. JJ was amazing for us with playing exactly what music we picked/genres we wanted while also using his expertise to feel out the crowd and play what was best to keep the vibe and/or party going. I would 100% recommend JJ and his team to be your DJ!!
January 19th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
First, The owner reaches out to you personally and goes over all the ins and outs of details prior to booking them for your event and he was great. He even helps you come up with a timeline and order of events if you’re clueless (like I was) lol. Next, our DJ for the wedding was Adrian and he was AMAZING. He made everything perfect from the start of the wedding to the end. He was great to communicate with and did everything exactly the way I envisioned it. I would 100% recommended to anyone for any event but especially for a wedding if you don’t want to stress about anything going wrong. Thank y’all so much for everything. The day turned out perfect!
January 18th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
We worked with JJ for our wedding and he was awesome! He had a wide range of suggested songs for us to choose from and we were able to add our own selected songs as well! He did an excellent job running the music and dancing during the reception and even allowed us to submit a mix of a song for our surprise dance! An overall great experience working with him!
January 17th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
We are so thankful for DJ Koert! The music was wonderful and everyone had a great time. The ladies dance at the beginning was a perfect way to start the evening. If you ever need a recommendation we would be more than happy to provide one. Please don’t hesitate to ask. Thank you so much!
January 13th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was the absolute BEST DJ for our special day! Being the bride I was hidden away until the ceremony, but everything ran so smoothly including the music. JJ took the time before our wedding day to discuss our music tastes, making sure we loved all the music that was played. Even though our wedding ended up being a little smaller than planned due to last minute no shows caused by Covid, he made sure every one of our guests were having fun on the dance floor! My husband and I were getting nonstop compliments about how awesome our DJ was! JJ truly made our wedding day unforgettable. We also had a photo booth thru JJ that was so much fun! We also felt like the pricing was very fair and affordable considering how much time we booked him for (ceremony at 3:30, exit at 10:30), and everything that was included (photo booth, personalized monogram projection, and up lighting). If you can, definitely book JJ for your wedding, or any event really!
January 12th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
Our wedding was a party thanks to Essen Entertainment! We wanted a bilingual mix of music and our DJ perfectly mixed everything from Country to Reggaeton. We could not be happier with our wedding day music and if you want a bilingual mix, we cannot recommend this company enough!
January 11, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
What a job well done by DJ Koert at our wedding! Our reception on July 30th went great and a big part of that was Essen Entertainment services and Korea as the DJ. We’ve heard back from a bunch of the guests and they all had positive things to say about the music and overall flow of the day
January 7, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
I have no hesitation in recommending JJ Essen. His pre-event planning was superb; in fact, he went over and above what I could have expected. We were not the most organised of families as none of us live in Austin where my daughter's wedding was held and we only came together from Kazakhstan, the United Kingdom, Florida, Waco and Indonesia just days before the event. This didn't faze him in the slightest; he rolled with the flow making changes on the spot and organising us where he saw the need. The compliments we received about how well he managed the music from pre-service in the afternoon to dancing in the evening were numerous and I have already recommended his services to another family planning a wedding in the same venue.
January 3rd, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
From our initial call with JJ to DJ’ing our wedding he was nothing short of fantastic. He is very personable and wants nothing more than for you to have a fantastic night. He walked us through the whole timeline for our night and gave great recommendations/advice that made our day that much easier and less stressful. We gave him our preferred songs as well as the genres/types of music we like. JJ did an amazing job of keeping everything on track with our schedule as well as providing great ambient music during the ceremony. When it came to the reception JJ was a great hype man and made sure everyone was out on the dance floor and having a great time. He truly was one of the greatest parts of our wedding day and you will not be disappointed in his services/customer service skills.
December 29th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
We used Essen Entertainment for our wedding and they were amazing! Dean was very helpful with the planning and made sure all the right music was played. I was worried the reception might get a little boring if people wouldn't dance, but they kept the party going all night! The photo booth was a great touch and everyone had fun with it. DC Productions definitely helped make our wedding perfect!
December 26th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
I was concerned if a DJ could keep guests engaged and provide variety and be worth the money but that worry was put aside once we hired Essen Entertainment. We liked how DJ Korea kept people dancing, kept the schedule moving and did great mixing of great music. Hire DJ Koert, you will not find anyone better!
December 23rd, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was the perfect choice for our wedding! He sent us a huge list of recommended songs and allowed us to pick and choose what to play or not to play. He also added in specific recommended songs from our Bosnian culture without hesitation. I couldn't recommend JJ more for any wedding or large event!
December 19th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was incredibly attentive to our requests and vision at our wedding. His long history performing at weddings really shined because he knew exactly what would work well and make recommendations along the way. I recommend him for your events!
December 14th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
From day one, JJ was easy to reach and extremely helpful in all aspects of our wedding/planning. He was more than happy to answer all our questions and walk us through each step. He gave us a layout on how to pick songs for each portion of the wedding; ceremony, cocktail, dinner, dancing. Our DJ for the wedding day was Ivan. He was there for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. When we started talking to the DJ, they mentioned that they are the vendor that's going to set the mood for the whole wedding which was absolutely right. Ivan brought life to our wedding! He was on top of announcements, had all the songs we requested, and even asked permission before playing requested songs that were on our "no play" list. He stayed in constant communication with the wedding planner and the venue management to make sure everything went smoothly. We loved working with JJ ESSEN and were so thankful for DJ Ivan
December 11th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
Before hiring a DJ we had hear horror stories of them not show up or be late. That they wouldn’t keep the party lively and the kids happy. We had never hired a DJ before but J.J. at Essen Entertainment made this process SO EASY! Turns out, I worried for nothing!. Our wedding was perfect and that was in large part bc of JJ and Koert!
December 5th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Max Sullivan was so great to work with! He was attentive to detail and so quick to respond to any questions we had. Highly recommend having DJ Max at your wedding.
November 25th, 2022
5/5 stars Verified Review
I cannot say enough about JJ. We had been planning my daughter's wedding for a year and a half. It was called off 34 days before the wedding. Of course the DJ was the last thing on my panicked crazy mind. I called him two weeks before (if that) and told him what was happening. We changed the ENTIRE plan up from a super extravagant wedding to a no holds anything goes SHE DODGED A BULLET party! JJ redid the entire music set up, and the photo booth, he had everyone dancing all night long, even my 84 yr old great-aunt. He made my daughter's worst nightmare into a fabulous party she LOVED!!! I simply cannot tell you how much I adore JJ and ESSEN Entertainment!!! He was worth every penny and honestly worth twice what I paid!!! We will definitely be using him when she does get married whenever that may be. Thank you so much JJ for helping turn a nightmare into an amazing party and helping heal my baby girls broken heart. 💕💕💕💕💕💕Can't wait till we have a reason to throw another party!!! The youngest graduates next May you will be hearing from me!!!!Best DJ and amazing business owner with outstanding ethics, and customer service!! I could literally go on forever!!
Thank You,
Tanya Gallaway
November 22nd, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was super responsive and easy to work with. Our DJ did an awesome job with our mixed Spanish-English crowd. He was upbeat without being annoying and he did a great job with our playlist. We talked to him a couple of times before the wedding and he was quick to respond and followed our instructions to the letter
November 21st, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
Adrian was the most amazing DJ! His timing was perfect, song choice and when to play the song was amazing and he was able to get all our guests continuously dancing on the dance floor!
November 15th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was a real pleasure to work with. From start to finish JJ earned every penny we spent. We had him write a song for our first dance that was based on our story together that was so touching most of our guests were in tears. Overwhelmed in joy, touching and very heart felt. We will be using him again in the near future and highly recommend him. Don't wait to long if you want the best! He's a popular artist and DJ for good reason.
November 11th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
We knew from the beginning that DJ Charles and Essen Entertainment would not disappoint! First, and an important factor, was the fact that JJ, the owner, called us, instead of sending an email, to talk about what we wanted, to help us think about a timeline and also to find the perfect DJ for our night. We have a very diverse group of friends and Charles did an excellent job making everyone happy and out on the dance floor all night! The energy from him and the music will always be unforgettable and our friends and family are still talking about how much fun they had that night. Thank you DJ Charles for an amazing party!
November 10th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
My husband and I had DJ Charles as our DJ for the night, he was so personable, listened to exactly what kind of music we wanted throughout the night to set the atmosphere. His communication before the big day was exceptional, really made it a point to get to know the vibe we wanted to set for our wedding. 10/10 recommend!
November 9th 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
I hired Trevor for a work conference. He was great to work with - super flexible, very professional. I heard only great feedback from our attendees about what a great addition he was to our event.
November 9th 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Essen and Max did a fantastic job on our wedding! I could not recommend them more highly!
November 8th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ certainly put the customer first. He was willing to meet as many times as needed so that we were comfortable with the music and schedule. He played all of the songs we requested and played them at the perfect times so that there was never a dull moment on the dance floor. His emceeing was professional and clear so that the focus remained on the bride and groom. I highly recommend JJ as a wedding Dj!
November 6th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ...You were soo incredible!! It was truly a night to remember and its cliché I Know, but it was the best day of my life. Thanks so much for keeping the party going, it was lively, fun ..everything I needed it to be haha. It was a crazy start to the ceremony with the rain etc and I was bummed my MOH and family wasn't there and you lit up my night and I can't thank you enough for that. It turned my spirits around a complete 180 and I had the best night of my life!! Thanks for dealing with some of those rowdy kids. Everyone couldn't stop talking about what an amazing time they had. I cant wait to see the professional photos come back...the uplights in that room were SOOO beautiful also!! I felt like a QUEEN! THANK YOU! You were outstanding! HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
November 2nd, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was absolutely amazing I almost didn’t even need a day of coordinator, he was extremely helpful and did everything we asked of him. The music was perfect and exactly how we wanted it to go!
November 2nd, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was absolutely wonderful. Our venue initially recommended him and let me tell you he didn’t disappoint. From the personal entrance we requested, to him singing/playing live at our cocktail hour, to keeping people dancing for hours on, JJ over-exceeded our expectations. We were also able to hire our photo booth through him and his company. Everything was perfect. JJ scheduled 2-3 phone calls with us and came with loads of advice and experience, especially for our venue, Iron Manor. HIRE JJ. It will be the best decision you make for your wedding.
October 31st,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Charles with Essen Entertainment was fantastic!!!! He made sure that all of our special songs were correct and he kept the party going till the very end. Everybody had a blast!!!
October 30th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ivan with Essen Entertainment was am awesome DJ for our mixed Spanish and English speaking crowd at our wedding. DJ Ivan was communicative leading up to the event and was a true professional. He ensured the event ran smoothly, entertaining our guests and made sure everyone had a blast. What a great hire, we can’t wait to hire him for other events in the future.
October 30th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment was amazing. JJ answered any question I had and DJ Adrian was fantastic. He read the room and knew just what to play when to keep things moving. I had unique requests for my processional and bridal march and they executed perfectly at exactly the time I wanted. Everyone had a great time - thank you so very much!
October 26th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ introduced us to our DJ very early on in our planning process. This allowed us to get started right away in discussing the music and suggestions. DJ Ivan was not only a breeze to work with but he was great at entertaining our guests. I’ve heard from multiple people that our wedding was the best they had ever been to and I credit DJ Ivan for that! In hiring a DJ, it’s important to hire someone who is collaborative in working with other vendors and your event coordinator. For this reason I strongly urge anyone and everyone to hire DJ Ivan for their event.
October 21st,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
We worked alongside DJ Ivan for a wedding in 2021 and had Ana amazing experience. He was professional, fun and great at giving directions on the mic and helping the wedding flow. Highly recommend!
October 18th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ivan did a wonderful job! He was accepting when we sent a very last minute reception intro song and did a good job of keeping the party going. He was also helpful with the photobooth. JJ was also such a great contact and so helpful in the beginning of the process.
October 15th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ! This is Mandy Nuncio Baileys mom I never got a chance to speak with you at the wedding this weekend but I wanted to thank you so much for the incredible music. It is going down as the wedding of the century with her friends lol. and Thank you for working with my husband for his speech the last minute. I knew you would kill it when I heard you at another wedding. Thank you again! You made my baby girls night and I will forever be grateful and pimp you out lol. Have a great week!
October 10th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment and DJ Charles were amazing! They were extremely responsive and DJ Charles did a great job as our MC and DJ. We as well as our guests had a great time!
October 10th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
After looking at several live band options, we went with JJ because we knew he could incorporate multiple musical styles in one event. Our biggest priority was keeping the event fun while respecting a crowd with diverse levels of traditionalism. JJ read the room and completely nailed song selection. In retrospect we worried a lot about the musical aspect of our event for nothing, because JJ nailed it.
October 6th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Charles did an excellent job with our ceremony and reception. He listened to what we wanted with the music and kept the night on track with our timeline. He was easy to work with leading up to the wedding and was responsive to questions when we had them. Would definitely book Essen Entertainment again!
October 4th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
A wedding is a big celebration that needed good music to dance to. Koert played all of our great music, lots of interaction, and made it an amazing time for our family and friends. He made everyone dance and no one had a bad time. Everyone was tired from dancing all night.
October 2nd, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ did a great job as the DJ/MC at our wedding! Our guests stayed entertained and knew what was happening as the night went on. He was great to work with and made all of our special moments memorable and magical and without any issues, even if they were special requests or required quick transitions or starting the music at very specific parts in the song. We absolutely recommend him at any of your special events. We also used the photo booth service, and all of our guests loved it! We used the photos as our "guest book" and the photobooth attendants did a great job at making sure people signed next to their photos through the night.
September 27th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was on top of everything for our daughter’s wedding! He brought great energy, played wonderful songs and truly made the night relaxing, enjoyable and fun! We recommend using his DJ services to anyone!
September 27th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
From start to finish, it has been the most pleasant experience working with Essen Entertainment. JJ was extremely helpful and accommodating from our first interaction and made sure that we had what we wanted for our wedding day. We were lucky enough to have DJ Charles as the DJ for our wedding and he made sure he knew exactly what we were looking for and he sure delivered! We even pulled some last minute changes on him (sorry!) and he rolled right with the punches. Can't recommend Essen Entertainment enough!
September 25th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
Dj Adrian was 100% the best guy for the job! He kept every single person dancing all night long. Our dance floor was never empty and I got endless compliments from people of all ages about how wonderful our music was. He even got out on the dance floor himself! Amazing person to work with.
September 20th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ is AWESOME! He's super punctual, easy to work with and most importantly-- he knows how to read the room. As a musician myself, he was super accommodating to my music selections and formulated them into a perfect mix of all the genres I was looking for (and that isn't easy given what I sent him!). He brought great positive energy with the mic and also added a nice touch to the celebration-- letting my wife and I dance a last song in the venue privately before we dipped out for the evening. This guy is a class act!
September 15th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
J.J. was soo incredible!! It was truly a night to remember and its cliché I Know, but it was the best day of my life. Thanks so much for keeping the party going, it was lively, fun ..everything I needed it to be haha. It was a crazy start to the ceremony with the rain etc abut J.J. lit up my night and I can't thank him enough for that. It turned my spirits around a complete 180 and I had the best night of my life!! Everyone couldn't stop talking about what an amazing time they had. I cant wait to see the professional photos come back...the uplights in that room were SOOO beautiful also!! I felt like a QUEEN! THANK YOU! J.J. was incredible!
September 10th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
We couldn't have asked for a more exhilarating night! We all could've kept dancing for few more hours Im sure of it. So many thanks to J.J. for such a smooth evening! He made it absolutely effortless and stress-free. Even when things started later due to weather, he just jumped in and got us all on track and made the night absolutely magical.
September 7,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was absolutely the best every step of the way! Thanks for everything!
September 5,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
We appreciate J.J. so much! And honestly couldn't hav been any bette!! I'm referring him to all my friends I know getting married! Truly he definitely made it the best night me and ty;s life and truly appreciate him so much! And of course want to work with him again one day!!! Thank you J.J. so much for all you did :)
August 30th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had Ivan and I can honestly say he was the best dj I have ever seen! He was professional, personably, and so nice. He truly made me feel absolutely special on my day and I cannot recommend him enough! It was an absolute blast!
August 22nd, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had Ivan and I can honestly say he was the best dj I have ever seen! He was professional, personably, and so nice. He truly made me feel absolutely special on my day and I cannot recommend him enough! It was an absolute blast!
We found JJ through an online listing service for wedding entertainment, and we couldn't be any happier! It seemed like a risk to use someone we didn't have any personal recommendations on, but as we read his reviews online and spoke with him on the phone, he made us feel confident in our choice! JJ did a fantastic job of helping our reception flow smoothly, keeping the party up, and making the evening a blast. He is a true professional, knowing why and when to play certain songs to evoke participation. There is a true art to DJing a party, and JJ knows it!
August 18th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Cody was AMAZING! We hired him for our wedding from Essen Entertainment and he was so great! When we first talked I told him the “vibe” we wanted for our wedding and told him some genres of music we both liked and he put the entire playlist together! From the pre-ceremony to the ceremony to the cocktail hour and the reception he did it all and got everything and the vibe and music exactly what I was thinking without knowing what I wanted exactly! Thank you so much Cody! I had a few songs for the ceremony and our special dances picked out but he did the rest and it was perfect! He had everyone up and dancing all night long! The pictures were great because everyone was up and on the dance floor even our older family members were out there dancing! It was great everyone had such a blast and is a night we will never forget thanks a lot to DJ Cody! He had the whole place moving and shaking! It was great! He is definitely THE DJ to hire for your wedding… he knows what he’s doing and how to get the whole crowd, every individual, up and having the time of their lives! 5 stars for sure, if you haven’t chosen your DJ yet, or even if you have, switch and get DJ Cody! You will not be disappointed, he truly is so fun and great!
August 17th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
Sian was absolutely AMAZING. Every guest was on the dance floor having a great time. She jumped on the dance floor with the kids and made sure our family friendly wedding was enjoyable by everyone. All of my guests were complementing her and how well she did. From the planning phase, to the music choices, announcements during the event and her overall enthusiasm, she definitely made our wedding one to remember. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
August 14th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
We took great comfort in knowing you were our DJ because we saw you at another wedding reception. You were very good at keeping the reception flowing. We had a mix of age groups and you played something for everyone. You have a talent for mixing it up.! He plays the type of music you recommend and has a talent to keep people on the dance floor.
August 10th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
Very professional service! Provided a great atmosphere and were very accommodating! I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a DJ for any event or wedding. Everyone at the wedding loved the music selection and were very impressed!
August 7th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had chosen JJ to DJ our wedding based off reviews we read. The reviews don't even do him justice, he is above and beyond just a DJ! He was such a pleasure to work with, very professional but also got our sense of humor and had fun with it. Leading up to the wedding he was in constant contact when need be and so easy to work with. He offers so much more than DJing services, we also used his photo booth service which our guests loved and the his staff was amazing! During the wedding he played everything we wanted to hear, even when it was ridiculous, and he went with the flow of the party making changes when need be. I can't say enough great things, we would work with him again in a heart beat and I highly recommend him for any event!!
August 3rd,2021
We had chosen JJ to DJ our wedding based off reviews we read. The reviews don't even do him justice, he is above and beyond just a DJ! He was such a pleasure to work with, very professional but also got our sense of humor and had fun with it. Leading up to the wedding he was in constant contact when need be and so easy to work with. He offers so much more than DJing services, we also used his photo booth service which our guests loved and the his staff was amazing! During the wedding he played everything we wanted to hear, even when it was ridiculous, and he went with the flow of the party making changes when need be. I can't say enough great things, we would work with him again in a heart beat and I highly recommend him for any event!!
August 1st,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
MUST HAVE! I could not have been any more pleased with the services JJ provided. He is so very professional and that's exactly what I was looking for! He handled every detail and made things so much less stressful for me.
WHAT A VOICE! I had listened to some of his music online, but I had no idea the talent this man had until I heard him live. Make sure you have him sing acoustic while people enter the ceremony and during the cocktail hour! He is worth every penny! Everyone was talking about how awesome he was! My only regret is not getting him to write my husband and I a song to sing as our first dance.
READS THE CROWD WELL! JJ knew exactly what to play and say and when! He kept people on the dance floor and everyone had an absolute blast. He gave me a list of songs to go off of to get an idea of what I liked and then he just ran with it. So nice to have someone you can trust!
PHOTO BOOTH WAS A HIT! We had an absolute blast playing in the photobooth! My 88 year old granddad even did it and laughing his booty off! This is a must as well!!!
I could not stress enough how important it is to have a good DJ, and I guarantee you this is your guy! I don't plan on ever getting married again, but I will use him if I ever have another party and I will highly recommend him to friends! Such a great guy and very honest! Thanks JJ!
July 27th,2021
The Essen Entertainment team goes above and beyond to make sure you have the perfect evening. They plan thoroughly for each event, making sure that you will be 100% satisfied with the service that you have hired. They are so friendly and easy to work with, making the experience that much more enjoyable. Do not hesitate to hire them for your event!!
July 22nd, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment came recommended by one of my friends and we are so happy we chose them!. I really likes how prepared they were and followed all the suggestion we decided on after we first talked. DJ Korea made perfect announcements the wedding party and kept to details. The music was very good and everyone had a blast! Highly recommended.
July 12th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
We were going to have a friend DJ at our wedding and I am so glad we ended up going with Essen Entertainment instead. DJ Cody kept everything running smoothly making announcements and transitioning our songs perfectly. DJ Cody did a great job the entire day and was very friendly and easy to work with
July 9th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
Can't recommend this company enough. We initially wanted to try to save money on our DJ and go with a cheap option but one conversation with JJ flipped our perspectives. The DJ is such a crucial part of the wedding from ceremony to the finish and I did not realize that one bit going into my own wedding. JJ happily talked on the phone with me for over an hour when I was just meeting with DJ vendors. He was personable and very informative. We had Our DJ was fantastic. We got tons of compliments on the entire night's music (not just the dancing) from so many of our guests. He also handled MC duties with finesse. It's easy to look back at your wedding and think about what items you think you overspent or underspent on and your regrets about it. We spent more than we initially thought we might for a DJ but wouldn't trade it for the world. Worth every penny and definitely played a huge part in making our night as special as it was
July 5th, 2021
JJ was so easy to communicate with and answered all my questions. DJ Adrian was my DJ for the wedding. DJ Adrian was amazing!! I was so worried about the day running smoothly because I didn’t have a day of coordinator but he made things so easy. He answered all my questions and made changes last minute. He was an awesome DJ, he was able to pick songs that made us get up and dance and he even danced with us at one point. Everyone commented on how much fun he was and how smoothly things ran. Thank you so much for making my day special!
June 29th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Koert made people enthusiastic to get up and dance. He was well prepared, professional and courteous. Hire DJ Koert, you won’t be disappointed. We liked the way he shared his experience and helped us decide on things. He made the DJ one less thing to worry about.
June 20th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
The communication with JJ was great during the planning process. DJ Ivan was able to make special requests happen and edited together our first dance songs. DJ Ivan did an amazing job during the wedding and kept everything running smoothly! I would highly recommend Essen Entertainment!
June 13th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
Charles was awesome! There was always constant communication regarding our timeline, music selection and just what we expected out of our DJ. I gave him all the songs my fiancé and I wanted and he made it happen. This was one part of the wedding process that was stress free! I appreciate him and JJ so much for everything they did! HIGHLY RECOMMEND
June 8th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Cody with Essen Entertainment was INCREDIBLE for my recent wedding. He kept the party going and had such good vibes the entire time. Even before the wedding itself, he listened to our suggestions and truly created a relationship with us, while figuring out the flow and atmosphere we wanted for our wedding. JJ Essen, as well, kept great communication and was extremely helpful throughout the entire process. I would 1000% recommend Cody as well as Essen entertainment for anyone with an upcoming event! They truly made it a night to remember!
June 2nd, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
I can’t speak highly enough of Essen Entertainment! He went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect! He is awesome at his job, everything went so smoothly, and not to mention people couldn’t stop dancing!! He is a MUST for your wedding/events!
June 1,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Koert was the DJ for my daughters wedding. My husband had vey specific ideas on what songs he and my daughter wanted played. A lot of DJ’s may not have liked such a hands on customer but DJ Koert is very accommodating. The night was a blast. He is eay going, fun for all ages and has great music. I can honestly recommend his services, great personality and guaranteed fun time!
May 25th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
We hired Essen Entertainment as company we trusted to take over the music at our wedding. Dj Koret relived me of worry because of his attitude and his trusted references. he kept the party flowing, was enthusiastic, and fun! I was completely satisfied with our experience with Essen Entertainment. Know that DJ Koert is a exciting DJ that gets the job done while having fun.
May 17th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
If you want a well versed DJ, who not only knows exactly how to set the vibe for your event but also help you with every small detail JJ is your guy! From the small details to the big ones and even the ones which has nothing to do with him, he was the man with the answers! JJ was truly fantastic!
May 13th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was our wedding DJ and also played acoustics during our cocktail hour. While the groom and I didn’t get to hear him during cocktail hour several guests raves about him! He was amazing as our DJ! He knew just how to keep the party going all night!
May 8th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
I've known JJ for a long time, so it was a no brainer to hire him for our big day! He was so professional and communicative through the whole process. He kept everything going smoothly during the reception so we didn't have to worry about a thing! Some of our music was interesting, but he took it in stride to make sure he played the music we wanted! There was cool lighting, and our guests had a great time!! This man works his behind off to make sure your day goes smooth and you are happy! Don't hesitate to book them for your big day! You won't regret it!!
May 7th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
You may have planned out the perfect venue, decorations, etc, but the outcome of the actual event is at the hands of your DJ. Beyond glad we chose the Essen Team. DJ Adrian did a phenomenal job at keeping the party going, making the event all we could have hoped for and more! Would highly recommend trusting these guys on your big day.
May 5th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Adrian was amazing!! He was very easy to work with, communicated with us throughout our wedding planning, and ensured we had the best experience throughout the night. He was able to keep the party going and helped make our night so fun and memorable!
May 4th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ivan was very professional and easy to work with. He didn't miss a single cue and read the room perfectly - the music was perfect. 100% would recommend Essen Entertainment and DJ Ivan.
May 3rd , 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ivan did such a great job with our wedding!! We went with a new orelans style reception which a bit of our guests were not familiar with but Ivan did fantastic with casually making the necessary announcements to guide those who werent used to the flow of that style! Then once the dancing started it never stopped! We also used the photobooth which was a huge hit for our guests to add an extra layer of fun!!
May 2nd 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
Now that things have settled down a little bit I wanted to let everyone know that we were beyond happy with DJ Adrian's performance at our wedding. We thought the song selection was great, and even had others compliment us on his work. All out little special requests were met with stride, and throwing that curveball of the chicken dance in there was a hit with all. Our coordinator was being a little testy with some of the vendors at times but he avoided that, but regardless of that we were grateful for your work! Thanks JJ for all your help leading up to the event and Adrian again for playing a big part in our big day and making it perfect!
April 29th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Charles was our DJ and he was absolutely amazing! The weeks coming up to the wedding he was very helpful. He had brought up things for the wedding that I hadn’t thought about like the cake cutting song, the bouquet toss, and others. I was caught up with all the other details while planning that I hadn’t thought about the smaller ones! I was able to put together some playlists of my own and he was more than willing to work with them. He played all the hits we had asked for and kept the dance floor going the whole night! He even was kind of enough to video tape my ceremony walk down for me and sent it to me. I truly appreciated that because we didn’t hire a videographer. 10/10! Thank you so much!
April 25th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
We appreciates how DJ Koert kept the dance floor packed! Music was right, not like a club DJ sound. We recognize his level of professionalism. He was so classy and knew exactly what he was doing, when to announce things. He kept the night flowing and everyone happy. I would definitely recommend Koert, saying that he epitomizes professionalism. He was friendly and accommodating and you did a perfect job at our wedding. Stop thinking about it and book Essen Entertainment and Koert now!
April 17th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
I used Essen Entertainment for our DJ services and photo booth. DJ Adrian hosted our night and was phenomenal. From the start until the end- the dance floor was packed all night. We had him follow my Spotify account playlist so that he had an idea of the style we wanted and he did an amazing job! All my guests were impressed and had such a great time. Thank you so much.
The photo booth experience for my guests was 10/10. I was too busy and really didn’t utilize the photo booth but they provided copies and a book for us to keep for memories. You went above and beyond and thank you so much!
April 12th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
Very accommodating in the songs we wanted played, and very responsive throughout the wedding planning process. DJ Charles was great.
April 12th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
Thank you for such a fun time! JJ was professional, kept everything on pace, and plus helped us to have so much fun!
April 12th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
I don’t even know how to begin other than to say that Essen Entertainment and DJ Max were an absolute blessing. He is an absolutely amazing DJ who puts so much care into what he does. He really came through for us at very short notice when our original DJ fell through. He cared so much about us and bringing our wedding to life and really pulled out the stops. He made everything so easy on us, and we got so many compliments on the music from our guests. People were dancing in their seats to the music. It was so incredible! He was a fantastic emcee as well and kept everyone enthused. I would recommend him to anyone in a heart beat. Words really don’t cover what an amazing person and DJ this guy is!! 💜 perfect!!!
April 7th 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ London was AMAZING!!! She really knows how to throw a party! Everyone at the wedding could not stop raving about her! I am so very happy we choose Essen Entertainment for out DJ/ Coordinator/ Photo-booth needs. Everyone at the company was very helpful the whole way through, they really do care and want you to have the best day!
April 1, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Max played every song we wanted at our wedding and avoiding the ones we dont , along with those that got our guest out of their seats and onto the dance floor. He made our day absolutely 💯 perfect i couldn't imagine anyone else being our DJ. Thank you for being our DJ and making our New Year's Eve wedding memorable.
March 20th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Max did a really great job and was very easy to work with. He made our reception really fun and I liked how nice he was to our guests about music requests. He was prepared and made sure to ask us many detailed questions well in advance. He was willing to make any changes we needed and was a great sport the whole event. He was very reasonably priced and we are very grateful for his contribution to our special day. He set up his microphone for our ceremony and knew everything he needed to do for the whole event. We are very glad we chose him and I would definitely recommend him as a DJ for anyone's event or wedding. Thank you so much Max!!!
March 17th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Charles and JJ Essen were amazing during the wedding planning and on the day of! JJ knew that Charles would be perfect for us from the first conversation and he was absolutely right! Both JJ and Charles were very professional, accommodating of our Indian customs and requirements, and made our wedding day extremely stress free. He took the time to get the pronunciations correct for our wedding party and was very flexible the day of! I highly recommend Essen Entertainment for all your future events.
March 10th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
Dj Ivan was amazing! Both JJ and Ivan were very professional and made my night extremely stress free. I can’t brag on DJ Ivan enough. He took the time to talk with me to make sure my reception was absolutely perfect. Can’t wait to use them for future events
March 8th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment was an amazing DJ vendor for our wedding! DJ Ivan was our DJ for the wedding and he did a great job!! The one thing I wanted out of a DJ was to make sure that everyone was always dancing and he did just that! I had guests tell me they never left the dance floor and we also received so many compliments about the music he played. Everyone loved the mix of genres and classics! From the beginning, JJ was extremely helpful and gave us very detailed information about their services and what to expect. They also did a great job at communicating whenever we would text or email them. I definitely recommend Essen Entertainment
March 2nd,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ is incredible! Organized, informative, and prompt from day one. During our 14 months of planning together, I never felt like I was left hanging or forgotten. He’s got a lot of good insight to offer and sticks to his word. You can count on JJ for not only perfecting his DJ and lighting services, but also keeping your big day rolling on schedule.
March 1st, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
Adrian did an Absolutely fabulous job!! He was an amazing job!! We are so incredibly happy that he was our DJ and we will certainly recommend him and Essen Entertainment in the future!
March 1st, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
I cannot say enough great things about JJ with Essen Entertainment. He deserves well over 5 stars. He made the day perfect! From our first phone meeting to the wedding day was amazing! He was well prepared for the big day and so professional. Everyone loved the music played. We had such a fun time and he got everyone pumped for dancing when the floor opened! The day was magical. If you are ever in need of a dj, JJ is the way to go! Best Day Ever!
February 28th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was wonderful to work with, through and through. Super prepared and organized. He’s full of great suggestions and ideas but always does what the bride is most in favor of. I highly recommend!
February 27th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
We cannot recommend Essen Entertainment enough!
From our very first phone call I knew he was going to be our pick! He helped put together a timeline of events for the big day and made sure everything stayed on track the day of. He was professional, showed up early and we didn’t have to worry about a thing! I had numerous compliments about him and the “special dances” he chose. Even our wedding coordinator wanted his information to urge future brides to hire him at their venue.
Our package also included the photo booth which our guests LOVED! The night went by so fast but he kept the party going by judging the crowd snd playing songs to keep everyone dancing.
Thank-you JJ for easing some of the stress on our big day!
February 20th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was AWESOME at our wedding day. From our first phone call, I knew that he was going to be a great DJ. He guided us how many songs we need for each event such as dinner and dancing, and got everyone on their feet. He stayed on schedule and kept the flow of the day going. Every guest in my wedding loved him and I highly recommended him as the DJ.
February 19th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was so helpful and professional from our very first phone call- None helped us more the day of then him! He was professional and courteous to everyone and we had so many compliments about him! He was on time, everyone loved his choice of the “shoe game” we played and he kept the party going. Our venue was large and spread out but he made sure to play songs to keep everyone coming back to the dance floor.
Our package also included the photo booth, which our guests LOVED!
Thank-you for easing stress on our big day, JJ! We cannot recommend him enough!
February 10th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
Before we hired anyone we wanted to get a DJ who was not too goofy. J.J. at Essen Entertainment was so helpful and put us with DJ Koert! He got everyone dancing and was perfect. He played the chicken dance at my Dad’s request and got everyone dancing with him. DJ Koert is very good and even gave us a cd of all our favorite songs we pre-requested.
February 1st,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
My husband and I hired DJ Max to do our wedding earlier this March and he was a true gem!! We loved that he already knew the venue (Miller's Creek Rustic Events), and he knew exactly what to do and where to go. He showed up early, set up was quick, and he played exactly what we wanted. He even took requests from the audience on what they would like. 😊 I will definitely be using Max again in the future for any event! Highly recommend him and is a very sweet man!
January 20th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
We booked JJ for our New Years Eve wedding with a very specific idea for music in mind. We wanted something that brought us back to the 50s and 60s with classic jazz big band sound but also did not want to put people to sleep. After consulting with JJ we knew we were making the right choice. He listened to us about what we were wanting and generated a wonderful song list and offered tons of helpful advice. He also kept the pace of the wedding going properly, calling attention and moving people to the dance floor as if it were on que. He is very reliable and very good at what he does. If you need a Dj for your wedding look no further than this man he is incredible and you will not be disappointed!
January 17th,2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
Great DJ! Easy to work with and kept our wedding fun! highly recommended
January 12th, 2021
5/5 stars Verified Review
Thank you for doing an amazing job on our December 4th, 2020 wedding! Not only did you have a positive and professional attitude throughout the few days we had to quickly plan out our music selection, but you went above and beyond for me (the very busy and overwhelmed bride, lol) to help figure out all the little details that made our wedding reception an absolutely fantastic evening! We received compliments from all of our guest on what a fantastic job you did and on the perfect selection of music. You also did a fantastic job as DJ, coordinating the evening and making sure things moved along smoothly without a hitch. We can't say enough good things about our entire experience and highly recommend you to anyone looking for a quality DJ. Thank you again and God bless.
The Sterling Family
December 26th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
Max was absolutely amazing. He was very attentive and worked with us every step of the way and ALWAYS had our guests out on the dance floor. Truly was an amazing time with him.
December 22nd, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
Due to COVID I did not meet JJ prior to my wedding. All of our communication prior to the wedding was via phone calls, email, and text. JJ was always super responsive and got back to me in a timely manner which I appreciated! He was super friendly over the phone and very helpful! He followed up with me the week of the wedding just to go over everything again to make sure we were on the same page, very professional! LOVED our experience the day of. Everyone had a great time on the dance floor, and said they really enjoyed the songs he played. 10/10 would recommend!
December 10th,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was honestly one of the people that made my COVID wedding so absolutely incredible and I couldn't have imagined picking a different DJ. We had been planning our wedding since May of 2019 so COVID wasn't even a thing at that point. The first time I spoke with JJ we ended up talking for 2 hours with him helping with so many question, and that was 1+ years before the wedding even happened. Fast forward to the week of the wedding, he helped keep me calm and sane. He reassured me, he played literally anything we could ask of him to help our small reception stay fun, he even went and got a fan for me and kept it at his booth in order for me to sneak away and cool down. If you want a DJ that doesn't just care about the music but cares about you are a couple, you cannot go wrong with JJ. I will recommend him to everyone and again could not have imagined our wedding without him!!
December 3rd,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was so great to work with, it was definitely an easy sell from our first conversation with him. He was super knowledgeable, friendly and easy to communicate with. He gave us such great resources to help aid in figuring out what music we wanted and asked us great questions about things we hadn't thought about. DJ Ivan was hyping us up since the first call we had with him. He was offering any help he could and had a great playlist for our wedding. He was also a great MC keeping the night flowing. Everyone had a great time dancing! I would definitely recommend JJ and his team for a successful night!
December 1st, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
We used Essen Entertainment to DJ my wedding in November and they were phenomenal! JJ was really good at communicating and DJ London was great!! She was energetic, tailored the music to our requests and helped us build out a timeline. I would highly recommend them!
November 28th,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
Book this vendor! From the beginning when we had our initial phone call with JJ,, everything was great! The DJ was amazing...we ended up having a smaller crowd than planned due to COVID, but they kept the party going! He was so accommodating and made sure everything was to our liking throughout the night. He was very responsive on emails and easy to work with! I highly recommend Essen Entertainment!
November 18th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment was assigned to us as our DJ in our inclusive package at The Carriage House in Conroe, and boy are we so happy they did!
JJ has an extremely organized and easy approach on planning the entertainment for your wedding. Communication was excellent and we never once felt in the dark while getting ready for our big day!
DJ Charles absolutely nailed it! He showed up and made sure our music for our ceremony was all set up and so perfect! He then took the party over to cocktail hour where he set up an additional speaker for our guests to be inside and outside. We also had a list for him for dinner and the reception. He did an exceptional job at blending our music as well as guests requested music. He made it an absolute blast! We had many guests come up to us saying it was the most fun wedding they had ever been to, we thank DJ Charles for that!!
Thank you Essen Entertainment for bringing extreme professionalism and fun to our wedding!
November 17th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
My husband and I hired Essen Entertainment for our wedding DJ, and let me just say, JJ Essen was absolutely amazing! We had such a great time with an amazing playlist that kept everyone dancing all night! I would highly recommend him for any of your DJ needs! He was so helpful throughout the whole process. His personality put it over the top-super friendly and easy to talk to, and he was always more than happy to answer any questions I had PLUS super quick to respond. Again, I would HIGHLY recommend!
November 9th,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
Everything ran smoothly and everyone had a great time! We have had so many compliments on how the night went and all the fun music DJ Clayton played. His customer service was top notch and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Thank you again!!
November 5th,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ London was wonderful! She went above and beyond to make sure that our wedding was not only fun, but progressed smoothly. The company was entirely accommodating of our requests and prompt with their communication. We loved working with Essen Entertainment!
November 2nd, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ! Thank you for being so amazing on our special day! You truly were amazing!
I know that things got a little crazy and I didn’t get to thank you in person but thank you for being so awesome! I know that Lukes taste in music changed a bit that night from our original plan and that was perfectly fine. I figured it was going to happen with the crowd that was there since everyone was dying to get out of their houses since Covid.
Ending the night short was not in my plan but everything happens for a reason. Luckily the kid that got put in the ambulance is ok. Thank you again for being so amazing! The lights and monogram were the perfect touch also!
November 1st, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
After our first conversation with JJ, we knew we wanted him to be our DJ for our wedding!! JJ has a TON of experience, so he made amazing suggestions on how to keep the night flowing. He provided a robust song list and reception activity ideas which helped us build a successful timeline for the evening. There was never a dull moment during the reception, and our guests are still talking about how much fun they had!! He's also a great MC - making announcements, directing guests between ceremony & reception... guests always knew what was coming next. JJ was very easy to work with too. We had several conversations during the planning process and a final detailed run-down the week of the wedding – we found this extremely helpful! If you're looking to have a fantastic party, look no further!!! Thanks for making our night a great success :)
November 1st, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
Brent was the best DJ we could have asked for. Before the wedding, he was quick to respond to any concerns, but it was during the reception where he really shined. We tried to refrain from being too restrictive with the playlist, and it paid off. Brent checked in with me often, making sure I was happy with the selection and keeping the party on track. We received many compliments from our guests and he played something for everyone. My uncles do a lot of BBQ cook-offs and hire DJs, but were so impressed that they requested his contact information. Everybody was on the dance floor, and everyone had an amazing time. Thank you Brent!! We'll be sure to keep you in mind for any future events!
November 1st, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
I cannot stress how important it is to have a DJ that will work with you, walk you through your vision, and execute on your big day! JJ was the first person to actually walk us through what could happen on our wedding day detail by detail. He laid out a timeline that gave me the moment of OH! WE ARE GETTING MARRIED! INSTANTLY All of the butterflies! He made me SO excited for our big day just by pointing out small details that we could have at our ceremony and reception. JJ did an outstanding job with our wedding! Everything from the exact song selection for our ceremony to the reception was perfect. He supplied lapel mics for my now husband and for the officiant so we did not have to worry about supplying those. He perfectly timed the music for our ceremony, and I was thrilled with the sound quality. Being a COVID bride, we were worried about people having fun at our wedding. This was NOT an issue. People still got up and danced with their masks on and it did not make an ounce of difference in how much fun we had. He has a lot to do with this. People had a BLAST! JJ called and walked us through our final details the week of and was very open to our vision. He had wonderful suggestions and made our big day as amazing as it could have been. He was hands on playing the shoe game as well as the anniversary dance. He asked the couples who had been married the longest to give us marriage advice, which was sweet an unexpected. He is highly professional yet open, warm, funny and talented! We highly recommend JJ for your upcoming wedding!
October 24th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Brent was professional, on time and so helpful in preparing us for the event. He made the process seamless, classy and enjoyable. There was a fun game he had everyone participate in and kept the nig!ht happy and people dancing. He worked with my pianist for the ceremony, and when the pianist needed a little extra volume to be heard in the courtyard for cocktail hour, he set him up with a microphone and speaker!! That was over and above. Thanks Essen Entertainment for your invaluable help
October 21,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Jerry did an amazing job to help celebrate our special day. Had the guests on their feet dancing the night away from start to finish.
October 20,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
Blake and I are so thankful to DJ Clayton and Essen Entertainment for being part of our wedding!! It was the most amazing weekend! We had so much fun at the reception and the music was perfect! Everyone had a blast dancing the night away. :) We hope you had fun as well! Thanks for everything!
October 16th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
Hands down can not say enough great things about this company! Jerry was our DJ and he made sure to go over all the key points and the songs that we truly wanted to hear! He kept the dance floor going and the energy flowing! He coordinated with our wedding planner and it was all so seamless! Everyone who attended asked when our next party was so we could relive the night! To say our guests including ourselves had a blast is an understatement! Thank you JJ for pairing us with the best DJ for our wants and needs!!
October 7th,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Leon was awesome. We had a few things that changed throughout the night, and he was on top of it. Him and the coordinator stayed in contact all night, and worked through everything. I did not have to worry about anything, and the night went smooth. Thank you DJ Leon!
October 6th,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ Essen was by far our favorite vendor to work with! From the very first phone call with him, we knew immediately that JJ was the one for our wedding. He was always more than helpful in all of our wedding questions, he was always so kind to us. He was always there to help out with all of our needs to ensure we had the perfect wedding. He knows exactly what he is doing, and it was great to listen to his expertise advice and make appropriate rearrangements. JJ was very professional on the day of and made sure things went smoothly and put out a good energy! His voice and tone just makes everyone like him. We couldn’t have been more happier or lucky to have JJ at our wedding, it was the best decision. Look no further, you will not be disappointed with JJ!!
October 5th,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Clayton did a great job! I appreciate helpfulness and professionalism! What a fun event! I will for sure think of him and Essen Entertainment when brides are looking for a DJ and I have made sure to pass your cards along.
October 1st, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
From my first conversation with JJ at Essen Entertainment, I knew we would be in good hands. JJ is so professional and always quick to respond. My daughter’s wedding was postponed twice due to the pandemic, and JJ was very flexible in rescheduling. Our DJ for the wedding was Ivan. Ivan made certain to find out not only what my daughter and her (now) husband wanted him to play, but also anything they specifically did not want. When Ivan was setting up for the wedding, something shorted in the sound board, and fried his laptop. Ever the professional, Ivan had a backup computer with him. Essen Entertainment also provided a photo booth operated by Javier. That turned out to be a huge hit! I highly recommend JJ and Essen Entertainment, DJ Ivan, and Javier for your wedding or other event!
September 25th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Brent is fantastic! Before the wedding, he checked in on us to see if we needed any help choosing music / wedding vibes. Planning a wedding during COVID was not ideal, but Brent really tried to work with us. He reached out to his DJ friends to gather ideas for us. We ended up having alternative activities to minimize dance floor time; and our activities were a real hit! On the wedding day, Brent regularly checked in on us to see if we needed anything. Really great guy! Very funny too!
September 25th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
Our wedding was perfect thanks to all of our vendors especially Ivan our DJ. He fulfilled all of our needs and did a fantastic job. I thoroughly enjoyed the music he played (off the hip) so to speak throughout the evening. I recommend Ivan to anyone!
September 24th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had DJ Leon and he was FANTASTIC! We had to reschedule our wedding, due to COVID, and he made it a memorable evening. Leading up to our wedding he would ensure we had everything we wanted and more! He was prompt with his responses, helped us manage our time line and provided helpful tips and advice to ensure our evening would run smoothly. At the reception he kept our guests dancing all night long. I would highly recommend DJ Leon for your wedding.
September 23rd, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ivan was AMAZING!!! He kept ALLLLLL of our guests on the dancefloor the entire time. Not to brag or anything lol,... but tons (literally the majority) of our guests told us it was the funnest wedding they have ever been to!!! And I know for a FACT that is all thanks to Ivan!! I will definitely keep him at the top of my list for any future events. You will not regret booking him! :)
September 22nd,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
Great service, I couldn’t ask for anything else from them. They took all the stress away in regards to schedule and music. JJ was great to work with and was available anytime I called. Charles was awesome, he did a great job of reading the room and getting everyone on the dance floor having a great time.
September 20th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was the best DJ we could have asked for. He not only took our input, but he also used his expertise to know what will get people on the dance floor and keep them there. He had the ultimate challenge of being the emcee and also making the party just what we wanted during COVID. It was truly the most perfect party, we got the music we wanted and favorites that we wouldn't have even thought of. He kept the flow of our wedding perfectly, making sure the schedule was flowing well and freestyling it when needed. I couldn't recommend a more professional, more thoughtful, more reliable, or more fun DJ for your wedding. Highly highly recommend!
September 14th,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Clayton was perfect and everything went so smooth. The music was on point and the announcements were perfect! These guys know what they are doing and we would highly recommend them!
September 10th,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
We used Essen Entertainment a few weeks ago for our wedding and we could not be happier!! Justin (the owner) was amazing. He was very professional, very thorough, and made us feel very confident and comfortable. DJ Charles did our wedding and he was equally as amazing. Everyone was dancing ALL night and EVERYONE loved the music. We had multiple guests’ inquire as to who was doing our music and how we found them. We HIGHLY recommend Essen Entertainment for any wedding or event!
September 3rd,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
J.J. is simply amazing.
He is a perfect professional. He listened to our requests extremely well (starting the party with “drip drip” by Cardi B was a risk that he took with us, and I can honestly say there was never a point in the night in which the dance floor wasn’t going crazy! We honestly think he is great person!
August, 23rd, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was incredible! We were so glad to have him as our wedding DJ. He is so enthusiastic and easy to get along with. He has a lot of experience and that really showed through with how organized and confident he was. We had to reschedule our wedding due to an unexpected situation, and he worked with us to accommodate our changes with no hesitation. Best part about having JJ as our DJ was hearing all the compliments our guest provided about his live singing during cocktail hour. We highly recommend adding his live singing in your event package. He had no problems working with all our other vendors and had no problems working with our guests when they requested songs. Our dance floor was alive the whole night because JJ kept our guests engaged. We never left the dance floor!!! His professionalism easily gives him a 5 star rating as a DJ. Thank you JJ for making our wedding extremely fun and unforgettable!!!
August 21st, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
Brent did a FANTASTIC job at our twice-changed wedding (thanks Coronavirus). He was so professional, made the whole process smooth and easy, and enjoyed having him there at our wedding. I can’t recommend this company and Brent enough.
August 17th,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Clayton was the definition of professionalism and executed our vision perfectly. The music played was exactly what we had in mind and everyone had an amazing time. We look forward to the next time we can hire Essen Entertainment again!
August 10th,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ is awesome!! He really does a great job hyping up the crowd and plays the perfect music to you and the guests and everyone dancing! Thank you for the great experience JJ!
August 6th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
When I first submitted an inquiry for our DJ, I was contacted that same day. JJ was unbelievably helpful and was able to help us coordinate a timeline for our wedding. It was reassuring to know that he's done this a thousand times before. Our DJ was Ivan and he was awesome. Kept in touch with my wife and I throughout the whole process. Was on time, helped us with our playlist and any of our other needs. I'd recommend these guys to everyone's wedding! I'm grateful to JJ and Ivan for making our special day fun and stress free!
August 3rd, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ Essen is a phenomenal DJ. He was fabulous from beginning of my planning of the wedding til the very end. He was helpful in guiding us through all the planning and was very prompt on responding to any of our questions or any requests on the songs. He drained our gobo signature light and our uplights. It was absolutely beautiful. We had so much fun dancing the night away. Thanks J.J!
August 1st,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
When things go wrong, and I mean they will at the wedding, especially with the COVID 19 situation, details and initiative are important. Lets just say that the morning of my wedding things went wrong. Fortunately for me, DJ Ivan showed up even earlier and noticed the situation and took the initiative to take over the timeline and make it happen! He made sure details were covered and important moments were not missed! The experience and motivation was seen through out. Many compliments were given because of my DJ. Definitely worth your money! Especially with a difficult crowd and the pandemic in the mist. My wedding was amazing! Everyone had a great time too! Thank you for the tremendous work!!! I rate Essen Entertainment and DJ Ivan 5 stars! Not just because he did a great job at my wedding; but because I compared other DJ's weddings and noticed the difference! I was just glad that the investment was worth it!!!!
July 31st, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was an amazing DJ! He was extremely easy to keep in contact with (even during the COVID pandemic). We were able to personalize our night to make it perfect for us! Our guest had a blast, and I would recommend JJ to anyone!
July 28th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Clayton was amazing! Everyone had a wonderful time. We loved working with him and Essen Entertainment!!! Thank you so much for making our big night amazing!
July 19th,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was absolutely incredible! Not only did he do an amazing job on the day of the wedding, he helped us create a wedding timeline before the day and even helped us emotionally when we felt pretty down during the whole second wave of Covid. Since we decided to power through, he gave us great advice on enjoying our wedding day despite everything else going on and he helped make our day extra special! He did an amazing job entertaining our guests even through social distancing and helped us every step of the way! He is a great guy!!! We would 100% recommend!!!
July 11th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ killed it! From the ceremony to cocktail hour to the reception it all went super smoothly and we even got compliments on his live singing. JJ called us well in advance of the wedding to talk us through the process and even helped me plan a little extra surprise for my bride. If I ever need a DJ again I know who to call.
June 23rd,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
Ivan kept up with the schedule all night. He also knew how to get the party going! You could tell he can read the crowd well and played song types they responded to! He did a great job and was very nice!
June 17th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment was extremely easy to work with. They had every option we needed. We were paired with DJ Brent, and he did an amazing job for us. We were somewhat ill-prepared for reception timing since we planned everything ourselves, but Brent was able to work with us before the big day and line everything up. DJ Brent and his partner made sure we had everything we needed...food, first drink, and kept checking on us throughout the night. Highly recommend!!!
June 17th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
The personalized song JJ created for us was amazing! And DJ Ivan and Scott did amazing with hyping everyone up and performing! Everything turned out perfect!
June 16th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
Thanking you for making our night so much fun! DJ Clayton kept everyone on the dance floor! Everyone commented to us how wonderful he was. We agree! We highly recommend you and will happy to be your references!
June 10th,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
J.J. is seriously the DJ you want at your wedding and let me tell you why.
From the moment my husband and I began working with J.J., our experience was absolutely positive. J.J. is incredibly attentive, quickly responsive, professional, personable, punctual, and visibly passionate about working with people and giving them an extraordinary experience. I can say first hand, like any other bride who has planned a wedding, that putting your effort, faith, money, time, and trust in a vendor can be concerning and initially scary.
With that said, if you want to invest in a DJ that is going to give you an all around fantastic experience (including music, dancing, a photo booth, a photo book, a gobo, lights, etc.) hands down, my husband and I recommend choosing J.J. He will help make your magical day even more memorable!
May 9th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
We all had a great time! Clayton did an awesome job and we are so glad to write this great review. Thank you for such a wonderful evening! I know where to go now for my party DJ needs in the future!!
March 11th,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
Brent was a one of kind DJ who truly made our wedding day special. He was very patient and fun with our guests and made it an all around good time for everyone! From when I first spoke to him, to the day of, I knew we were going to be taken care of! You guys did not disappoint and we will definitely recommend to friends who are next in line for the big day! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!
March 9th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
From the first phone call with DJ Essen, our experience with his company has been nothing short of perfection. Perfect service, perfect communication, and perfect timing. DJ Brent made our special day even more special! He was attentive, detailed-oriented, considerate, and SO helpful! We were blown away by how thoughtful he was the entire day/evening! We would GLADLY hire DJ Essen and DJ Brent for another special because they made it so effortless and fun! We are truly grateful to their wonderful service and business!
February 29th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
We are so thankful for JJ! He did an amazing job keeping the energy on the dance floor! It only took one phone conversation with him to know that he was going to be the DJ for us! We told him how important the dancing aspect of the night was for us and by bringing everyone together for a group picture he really set the tone for the night by getting everybody out there! I absolutely would recommend him to anyone that asks! Thank you JJ for your kindness through the music selection process and your energy on wedding day!
February 26th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was great! Very helpful! We selected our professional, bridal march, recessional, and first dances songs. We told JJ the genres we love to listen to and he put together a great night! Full of laughs and dancing. I was worried that’s not a lot of people would dance, but the dance floor was full! He was very flexible ghat night as well. We moved a couple things up during the night and he accommodated. Definitely would recommend him to others!
February 19th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
Thank you JJ for making our wedding party so much fun! We were so fortunate to be able to work with JJ, the owner of Essen Entertainment. JJ was readily available and super responsive to all of our questions, and provided great suggestions as well! JJ worked with our family friend who helped MC part of our wedding, and did a phenomenal job. All our family and friends loved the music he played, and he was so engaging throughout the entire evening. Thank you JJ for making our wedding reception so memorable!
February 16th,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
As soon as you get on the initial consultation with JJ you know that he's an expert on wedding entertainment. We ended up using him to play guitar during the ceremony, sing during the cocktail hour and then DJ during the reception. He's extremely talented! He kept the dance floor going and everyone gave high compliments on the music. Highly recommend!
February 14th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
We just got back from our honeymoon and I wanted to let everyone know that DJ Clayton did a fantastic job! Everyone had a lot of fun and enjoyed themselves. The reception was fantastic and I'm sure the Russian music was challenging, but he pulled it off like a pro! We couldn't be happier :).Thank you for making our day so special Essen Entertainment!
February 9th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
Absolutely the best! Essen Entertainment and Dj Leon made the most important day of my life an unforgettable one. Dj Leon was very professional, he played every song I requested. The best of all is that he kept us dancing all night. I have had several calls from family members saying that they really enjoyed the music and that makes me so happy. Thank you Dj Leon! Thank you Essen Entertainment!
February 5th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
Dj Leon did an amazing job at my cousins wedding, he was there on time and kept us dancing all night. Thank you Essen Entertainment and Dj Leon for such a wonderful night, very recommended!
February 5th,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
We were lucky enough to enlist JJ's services to be the DJ for our wedding day. JJ was very generous with his time in helping us plan out our celebration, and took care to understand what was important to us. He gave suggestions based on his expertise, but was careful to make sure the celebration went off exactly how we wanted. Overall I would definitely recommend JJ for anyone needing a DJ!
January 31st,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Brian Ring is awesome!! He handled my nephew’s wedding on New Year’s Day and did a fantastic job! He keep the party on schedule and made sure everyone had fun. His silky voice had everyone’s attention and will be really wonderful on the video that they’ll watch for many years to come. Most people don’t really realize that the DJ can make or break your party - so go with the best - Brian Ring!
January 30th,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
Hiring Essen Entertainment was a great experience for us! JJ spent countless hours with us on the phone going over event details and providing a list of most popular wedding songs for us to use as a base. He was easily accessible throughout the entire process and we were able to meet with our wedding DJ, Brent, before the event to go over our wedding vision for music. Brent totally killed it and we had the dance floor packed the entire night! Brent even checked in with my husband and I throughout the event and made sure everything was OK and that we had everything we needed. Highly recommend!
January 27th,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
Great DJ! He was very accommodating, professional, and outgoing! He knew how to get the crowd dancing. I wanted to have a specific song list but ensured me that he would be able to get people dancing and he sure did. He played different songs from myList but that was okay because everyone had so much fun and he knew how to keep them happy! I definitely recommend him!!
January 22nd, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ London was the DJ at my husband’s retirement party & she did an incredible job! She was on time, set up was beautiful, & all of our guests really enjoyed her entertainment! Essen Entertainment was a wonderful company to work with & will definitely be using them again for future events!
January 21st,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
How many reviews have you read so far planning for your dream day? I had no idea how many I would read, which to trust, etc. There are so many!! I am not one to write reviews; however, there are certain vendors that the reviews stood out above the rest for my December 2019 wedding. I am gleefully able to attest to Essen Entertainment’s superior rating!
J.J. Essen – words cannot describe, songs cannot convey how passionate this man is about his career. He is incredibly professional, extremely prompt in replying to text/e-mails, and listens well to the client. JJ took time to “cut” music for our walk out songs, first dance, etc. and made sure that everything was perfect. I really appreciated the time he took for this. Additionally, he is so seasoned in the business and this was my first time planning a wedding… things that he thought of that had yet to cross my mind – very much appreciated. He was booked for an event on the night of my wedding, yet he listened and paired me with the perfect DJ --- D.J. Brent
D.J Brent – He is perfect! We had a phone interview before our wedding and he asked me so many thoughtful questions on what I envisioned, song choices, and reviewed the songs that J.J. had previously “cut” for me, etc. Y’all, we arrived to the reception and he was the first smiling face we saw. Brent asked us for our drink order and brought it to us while everyone was lining up…. my husband and I were overwhelmed with the thoughtfulness and sincerity. He made the night so much fun! My dad loved his song selection and he really made our wedding reception flow incredibly well. I highly recommend him! Overall, if you are looking for an affordable, trustworthy, professional, and fun DJ service (plus more), I would HIGHLY recommend JJ Essen Entertainment.
January 19th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ is one of a kind! He was hands down an awesome DJ. You only not get a DJ but you also get an MC. And to me I feel every event needs one. He is like a planner and an entainer. He went through every detail of the day from start to finish asking questions about certain things we are having at our wedding. He was on time for our meetings, has a quick response when I would text him about something, and if I needed advice and he would tell me what he thought based on his experience. Not only did we have JJ as our dj but we also hired him to write us a song based on our love story for our first dance. Let me tell you he did not disappoint. The music he played was awesome and everyone was dancing. I would definitely would recommend JJ and his team for any event! Thanks JJ we had a great time!
January 19th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
We loved having JJ as our wedding DJ so much!! Our guests were blown away by his acoustic set during cocktail hour. He then played the perfect variety of songs to keep our guests happy on the dance floor. Our dance floor was packed all night long!! JJ really took the time to get to know us and what exactly we were wanting for music for the entire night as well as helping us smooth out the timeline with great suggestions. He really made the night flow wonderfully and we highly recommend him!!
January 14th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ivan was awesome!!! We highly recommend him. Essen entertainment had great communication throughout the planning process, arrived on time and delivered every song we requested. DJ Ivan was very professional and accommodating to each request. He are so impressed with his ability to ensure that we had all the reggae songs (most of which he didn't know) required for our wedding. He even went as far as googling our names to ensure he pronounced them right (the only one out of all of vendors to do so ahead of time).Thank you so much for making our reception very memorable!
January 14th,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
Absolutely the best! Essen Entertainment and Dj Leon made the most important day of my life an unforgettable one. Dj Leon was very professional, he played every song I requested. The best of all is that he kept us dancing all night. I have had several calls from family members saying that they really enjoyed the music and that makes me so happy. Thank you Dj Leon! Thank you Essen Entertainment!
January 13th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
Brian Ring was awesome, His music knowledge and timing is perfect. He has a great voice for announcing upcoming events and gets everyone in place. Thanks Brian for your DJ Service.
January 13th, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ CLAYTON gave us such a great event and was so so diligent and organized in the months leading up to the wedding. I didn’t worry about anything the whole night and he just rolled with the punches!.I will absolutely be sending all my friends who are getting married to Essen Entertainment!
January 2nd, 2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
My husband and I hired Essen Entertainment after seeing their wonderful reviews and by recommendation from our venue. After our first conversation with J.J., we knew we made the right decision. We were given Brent for our big day and we couldn't have been happier! I had a very specific song that I wanted to walk down the aisle to and after working out the details with Brent, I received the mixed track and it exceeded all of my expectations! I highly recommend J.J. and Brent and the entire Essen Entertainment team!
December 27th.2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Thanks to JJ, Scott, and Brent for being so accommodating through some pretty major coinages to our wedding. Brent and Scott did a great job guiding our ceremony and reception. Super professional and very attentive. I would highly recommend booking through Essen Entertainment.
December 24th,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Dj Charles was the best Dj I’ve ever had the privilege of watching work. He exceeded our best expectations. His ability to speak and understand both Hispanic and American culture was crucial for my wife and I’s wedding. Can’t recommend him and Essen Entertainment enough.
December 23rd,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
We LOVED JJ!! His professional yet personable personality was one of the reasons that we chose him for our wedding! He was organized and sent us information well in advance so there wasn’t any last minute song decisions to make. We also valued his insight into how to really make the reception stand out and we can’t say how many times our guests said they enjoyed the music and dancing and that the dj really knew how to get people on the dance floor! Did we mention he also did an intimate acoustic set for us during cocktail hour?? JJ has an AMAZING voice and it provided that extra touch we were desiring! Hands down JJ was fantastic and we highly recommend him!
December 19th,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Brent was awesome! He reached out to us months before hand asking for a playlist, which I appreciated as it was not a last-minute ask. He also used that playlist to get the "vibe" of our wedding and chose some other really great songs during the dinner portion of our wedding - music for which we had not picked out. We also asked for additional microphones during the ceremony as we were going to have someone say a prayer, and two separate people doing the ceremony. He bought the extra microphones we needed, no questions asked!
December 19th,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ Essen he was awesome!!!! Really knows how to read the crowd, played whatever I asked, all music was right on cue with when it needed played during the ceremony! We also used the photo booth through his company and that was awesome too!!! He’s super kind and helpful and would absolutely use him again in the future.
December 18th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ made the night awesome! We had a great time, and Charles was great to work with and see work!
December 16th,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Can’t say enough great things about DJ Leon and Essen Entertainment. Very professional, super prepared, had absolutely everything covered, and most importantly, kept the party going and the dance floor packed all night! He took the time to meet with us in advance to go over all the details and ensure everything would go smoothly on the big day. He was easy to reach and answered any questions we had throughout the wedding planning process. We still have wedding guests saying how awesome he was and how much fun they had on the dance floor at our wedding. He also frequently checked in with my husband and I during our reception, asking if we needed drinks and kept us on schedule with our reception timeline. Would hire Leon again in a heartbeat. Thanks again for everything!
December 12th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Thank you J.J. for being communicative, honest, willing to help, and for making our dance floor packed! We enjoyed working with you and would recommend you to anyone and everyone :)
December 9th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was super quick to respond to my first message and from about 5 minutes into our conversation I knew I wanted to book him! He was SO helpful with tips on how to make things go smooth at the wedding and he also stepped up with my wedding coordinator had to leave! He played all the music we loved and even coordinated with a singer we had come to sing our song. He also offered multiple other things that we wanted like the uplighting and the photo booth!
The photo booth was such a huge hit and our pictures turned out great! Brent was so helpful with our guests!!
I’d book JJ a hundred times over, he’s professional, compassionate, and makes this part of your wedding planning stress free!! He was by far my best vendor!
December 6th,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
J.J. Is an Amazing DJ!! Responded to all my texts, calls and emails. Super friendly and truly takes the time to listen and understand your music needs for both the ceremony and reception. I loved every single moment!!
December 4th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment was wonderful! Each contact was personal and not a form email, we really felt in control, yet guided by experts. DJ Jerry was a blast at our wedding and really got the night going! Our wedding had a few semi-last minute changes and I never felt as if we were putting DJ Jerry out, he was excited to make our evening work. I wholeheartedly recommend Both Essen Entertainment and DJ Jerry to ANYONE looking to make their wedding perfect.
December 4th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Brian Ring is the man!!! This DJ absolutely went above and beyond for our special day. A week prior to the wedding he made sure we were on the same page and he pretty much walked me through the entire reception. All of his advice and ways of doing things were spot on and extremely helpful. He did everything he could to make sure our night was perfect, and it definitely was. I highly recommend using him!! You will not regret it.
December 3rd, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Clayton made our event so successful at Vic & Anthony’s. He was amazing and all of it went off without a hitch! Thank you all so much!
November 28th,2020
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was our DJ at our wedding on November 16th and he was so amazing! He played all of our favorite songs and really kept the crowd entertained and on the dance floor. He was so energetic and friendly and we are so happy we chose him to help on our special day! Thank for for everything JJ! We really appreciate you!
November 25th,2019
4/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ivan was awesome and played the variety of music that we wanted. Everyone was on the dancefloor all night, and I still have guests telling me that it was "the party of the century"! DJ Essen (the owner) and DJ Ivan were great, helping us find the right music for the right moments. While screening vendors in the beginning, I called DJ Essen for a quote. He took the time to talk about the wedding day and helped me organize my thoughts and desires (which were a jumbled mess) into a clear vision - the first time I could picture my wedding day. Let me tell you, I got the feels really hard in that moment and knew that this was the company for me. I highly recommend them - they genuinely care about making your day perfect.
November 24th,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Brent is THE MAN!! He Dj’d for us for our wedding and I wish I could post ALL the texts and calls I’ve gotten telling me and my husband how our wedding was the most fun wedding anyone’s been to!!! The dance floor was PACKED allllllllll night long, he knew how to keep the party going and we had guests of all ages from little kids to elderly!! Brent was timely, professional and extremely helpful, we loved having him and wish we could get married all over again just to have that bad ass party again! You won’t regret using him, your wedding will be talked about for a long long time afterwards 🍻❤️ (we haven’t gotten all our wedding pics back but i can assure you we probably have a trillion more coming from the reception because it was a BLAST)
November 22nd, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
What a fun night. Dj Jerry was awesome. He kept our crowd dancing all night long. He interacted very well with our guest and never missed a beat when it came to announcements or toasts or anything of that sort. My little cousin was there and at some point during the night, he had let him get up behind the Dj booth and let him do some scratches. Which he thinks was the most awesome thing ever and now wants a Dj booth set up for Christmas so he can pursue his new dream of being a Dj when he grows up. Thank you so much for keeping our party crowd going and making our night fun and filled with music. Javier, the Photo Booth ROCKED. We now have sooo many incredibly funny and awesome pictures that we got to look at in our scrap book the next morning. They're priceless and something that we will cherish forever. If you are considering whether or not to have a Photo Booth for your wedding, DO IT. It was entirely worth it. JJ, thank you for taking the time out and having an initial consultation with me when I had found y'alls info on the Knot. I had made my mind up before we had ended our conversation that Essen Entertainment was going to be our pick.
November 20th,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment gave us the professionalism and fun we were looking for! My daughters wedding was spectacular! We had approximately 230 guests and JJ had everyone dancing and having so much fun !. Our guests also enjoyed the photo booth as well . We highly recommended this company .
November 20th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment made my daughters wedding spectacular! They were very professional and fun ! The photo booth was also a big hit . We are very glad we chose this company .
November 20th,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
We were so pleased with our choice to go with Essen Entertainment as our DJ! Leon kept our guests on the dance floor the entire night. The dance floor was packed until the very last song. He was very professional and helpful during the planning process, and helped guide us through our reception schedule. Leon also helped me pull off a surprise Star Wars entrance for me and my husband (my husband was so surprised and excited! He also promised to make sure we got enjoyed our party, and to make sure he warned us when the last song was coming on (he even had to find me in a different room at the reception) to make sure I knew the evening was almost done and that my husband and I could enjoy the last dance together with our guests. We can't recommend Leon or Essen Entertainment enough!
November 14th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment was the perfect choice for us! From the very beginning we were so happy with this company! The owner spent over an hour on the phone with me the first day figuring out my vision for our wedding - before we had even signed any contract! Other companies quickly went into a sales pitch and didn't take the time to get to know me as a bride. He wrote a day-of timeline for me and was always in quick communication when I needed a question answered. Brian Ring was chosen as our DJ and we were thrilled with his performance! Brian did everything we asked and only played music that we specifically chose! Brian had a great speaking voice and was the perfect combination of professional and fun! Music was the most important aspect of our wedding day and we are SO happy we went with Essen! We will be hiring Brian for any big events going forward!
November 11th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was amazing from start to finish! I originally wanted a band but when I heard about JJ, I knew he’d be the one I’d book! He played guitar/sang for our cocktail hour and special dances and then DJ’d the rest of the night. He is so talented! From the initial consultation to the day of he was so helpful & knowledgeable. He know what he’s doing and works so hard to make your day special! We will recommend him to all of our friends for years to come!
November 8th,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Brian Ring is the perfect DJ. We have enlisted his service on multiple occasions and have had a great experience each time. He arrives early, sets up his equipment, interacts with the crowd and performs flawlessly. He has a true passion for doing an outstanding job and will not disappoint you. Thank you again, Brian.
October 31st,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Two weeks before my wedding I had to find a new DJ since the one I had originally hired was not following through on commitments. We found Essen Entertainment and were set up with the most wonderful DJ- DJ London!! Both the owner and DJ London were so responsive and accommodating from the beginning. My husband and I immediately loved DJ London’s energy and just had a great feeling she would make our wedding a blast. And she was very focused on making sure our wedding atmosphere reflected our personalities. Come wedding time, she did not disappoint!! She far exceeded our expectations. She had everyone engaged and having fun from the beginning. She was out in the dance floor getting everyone involved, dancing, making jokes. She created the fun and exciting atmosphere I have always pictured for our wedding. We had at least 50 percent of our guests mention what a great DJ we had. I cannot day enough good things about her!! Definitely hire DJ London for your event!!
October 30th,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
J.J. booked DJ London for us. She was fabulous at the wedding last night. I had at least 20 people tell me how absolutely amazing she was. It was a very fun wedding and a lot of it was thanks to DJ London.
October 20th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Brent was our DJ and he did an amazing job. We felt so comfortable throughout our big night knowing that he was in charge of the music. He had a great mix of music and kept the party going.. He was in communication with us constantly and made sure the day of itinerary went smoothly. But what impressed me most was he personally went and served my bride and I our food from our buffet. It was an above and beyond step that allowed us to spend more time talking with our guests. Great person and great job, couldn’t have asked for better
October 14th,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Essen and his team were so professional and easy to work with! We requested a bilingual DJ and were matched up with DJ Charles. He was amazing! He was fun, relaxed, and asked all the right questions! He made sure that everyone was engaged and having a great time and played us the perfect music all night long!
October 14th,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Leon did a FANTASTIC job at our wedding. He was so much fun and seamlessly played our requests into his own set list. Everyone had an outstanding time and I don't think I ever really left the dance floor. He was also such a pleasure to work with, extremely nice and seemed to really care about us as people, not just customers. It was all about us, he wasn't one of those DJ's who needed to put on a show and be the center of attention.
October 7th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had Brian for our wedding and he was THE BEST HANDS DOWN. I’ve been to some pretty boring weddings and my worst fear was people would leave my wedding saying the same thing about mine, “that was boring.” I think a lot of brides have the same fear. Then on top of having this fear already, I was really worried when I realized not a lot of people showed up to our wedding. Our wedding was very small, maybe 60-70 people? But y'all...it was still SO MUCH FUN! Brian did such a good job at making sure upbeat music was always playing and he helped get people involved in dancing! Not only did he keep the party alive but he also went around to us and our guest asking if we needed anything such as drinks, food or anything at all. What kind of Dj goes to the bar and gets drinks for the bride and groom?! Brian does! He gets with you before the wedding and gets a list of what you want played and what you don’t want played down to the specific songs/ artists. I 100% recommend him to anyone needing a Dj!
October 1st,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
J.J. Essen really knows how to get people on the dance floor and keep them there! Thank you for helping to make our daughter’s wedding so special. I appreciate all you did for her and this memorable event!
September 25th,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment was amazing from booking to the wedding day. JJ Essen was very informative and very thorough in the vision of how our night would play out. My husband was very impressed after the initial phone call with what Essen Entertainment has to offer. Brent, the DJ of the wedding night, definitely lit up the dance floor. We have guests on the dance floor all night long! Everyone loved the music that was being played. Thank you so much for making our night so magical!
September 18th,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was very professional and worked with all our changes and request. He is very organized and setting up all logistics with him and our venue was a breeze. Would highly recommend him for any event. His acoustic versions of some of our favorites were out of site!
September 16th,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Leon did a FANTASTIC job at our wedding. He was so much fun and seamlessly played our requests into his own set list. Everyone had an outstanding time and I don't think I ever really left the dance floor. He was also such a pleasure to work with, extremely nice and seemed to really care about us as people, not just customers. It was all about us, he wasn't one of those DJ's who needed to put on a show and be the center of attention.
September 9th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had the true pleasure of working with DJ London with Essen Entertainment for our wedding. She was so easy to work with and was great with communication. One of my biggest worries was making sure the music was on point the whole night and with London, you need not worry! She can read the room better than any DJ I've seen and kept us going all night long. Our guests to this day say we had the best wedding DJ and we couldn't agree more. I would work with her again in heartbeat!
September 7th,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ is truly worth every penny. He was professional, quick to respond to all our questions, made the flow of events run smoothly which was a huge help since we opted out of a day of coordinator, and a lot of fun to work with. He read the room well and we had a full dance floor all night! He was a delight to work with and I would recommend him to everyone!
August 22nd,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Brent was an absolute blast! He was very involved and made sure everyone knew what was going on next. He stayed an extra half hour to keep the party going and taught a few of the bridesmaids some mixing skills! They loved it and shouted "DJ Mound" at him all night and he fed right off our energy! Thanks again, the music and dancing is something we will never forget from that night!
August 19th, 2019
DJ Brian Ring was outstanding. He is very professional and was already at the venue and set up before anyone from our party arrived to do our set up. He was very respectful of my time and was willing to communicate by email before the event to made sure he knew exactly what kind of music we wanted and to get our timeline for the reception. He was also open to special requests during the reception. He made sure we were on track for our schedule of events during the reception and checked back with several times during the evening to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. He kept things light while people were eating and then got everyone dancing after dinner. I would recommend him to anyone planning a reception regardless of the occasion.
August 14th,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
For my wedding, we had DJ London as our DJ and she was awesome. Did everything we asked and even when guest were begging her to play things we had asked not to be played she stood her ground haha. She was so easy to work with and I heard no complaints regarding the music. She also was on time and set up in the for the ceremony (we used just audio) and was very professional throughout everything. Essen Entertainment as a whole was awesome to work with, very accommodating and reasonable in price. I’d recommend them (and London) to anyone look for their wedding!
August 7th,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Where do I even start?! This review will not do him justice, but JJ is the absolute BEST! This guy knows what he is doing. JJ is trustworthy, enthusiastic, and truly passionate about his job. JJ is very quick to respond to texts and emails and was incredibly patient with my type A, micromanaging-self the entire year leading up to our wedding. We had him play the guitar during our ceremony and DJ our wedding, as well as up-lighting. He did a fantastic job on the guitar, and he had a FIRE playlist that had literally EVERYONE dancing the entire night. JJ not only did a fantastic job at the wedding, but he also played a huge part in helping us establish our day of timeline which we really appreciated. They say that your guests only remember the food and the music, and I am STILL having people compliment the reception months later. So many of my friends and family cannot wait to book him for their weddings. On my wedding day I was extremely nervous and JJ came in to say hello before the ceremony with his sweet daughter who was there as his assistant that day. JJ’s daughter found out that we were huge Harry Potter fans, and she surprised me by gifting me a Harry Potter music box right before the ceremony. This small gesture was incredibly kind and took away so much anxiety that I was having. It is the small things like this that show how truly wonderful Essen Entertainment is. They care about you and treat you like their own family. If I were to do it all over again I would hire Essen Entertainment in a heartbeat.
We also hired JJ’s wife Ilissa, as our day-of coordinator. To say that Ilissa went above and beyond is an understatement. The woman is an actual angel, who speaks my love language in the form of Excel spreadsheets. Even though she was just our “Day-Of” coordinator, she offered her services beyond that one day. She met up with the bridal party for our ceremony run-through, confirmed details with vendors prior to the wedding, and answered my many many emails and questions and so much more. Again, a literal angel. On the day of our wedding, I didn’t have to worry about a single thing. She took care of EVERYTHING. My husband and I were able to 100% enjoy our wedding day without having to worry about anything at all. She was great with our timeline and made sure things ran along so smoothly. She made sure we always had what we needed and made sure we were able to eat too! Ilissa was also great at seamlessly blending in behind the scenes and watching from afar to be there when needed. Just like JJ, all of my friends are looking forward to hiring Ilissa for their wedding day needs as well.
All in all, words cannot truly describe how Essen Entertainment impacted our wedding day. We are truly grateful for their services and all of the great work they did for us on such an important day. I HIGHLY recommend Essen Entertainment if you are looking for an affordable, professional, trustworthy, kind, and FUN experience for your wedding. We cannot thank them enough!!!
August 5th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Booking J.J. for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. He was professional, punctual, and did an outstanding job. We conversed multiple times leading up to the big day to make it as smooth as possible and mold it to exactly how we were hoping it would be. If we could do it all over again, he would be one of the first phone calls we would make to book the event.
August 5th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had the true pleasure of working with DJ London with Essen Entertainment for our wedding. She was so easy to work with and was great with communication. One of my biggest worries was making sure the music was on point the whole night and with London, you need not worry! She can read the room better than any DJ I've seen and kept us going all night long. Our guests to this day say we had the best wedding DJ and we couldn't agree more. I would work with her again in heartbeat!
July 28th,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was so easy to work with when we booked. He explained everything and picked the perfect DJ from his team to fit our style. Brian made sure every song we wanted for the ceremony was perfect. He went above and beyond to ensure he had just the version we wanted. He made the reception so fun! We had an older crowd but he managed to keep everyone dancing! He was so easy going and so helpful with music and beyond! He met the crowd’s requests, but stuck to our style. He went with the flow when we made schedule changes last minute. I highly recommend Essen Entertainment and DJ Brian. Wonderful people!
July 23rd,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
J.J. did and amazing job as our DJ/MC. He was the first vendor we booked and helpful through out the wedding planning process. J.J. goes above and beyond for clients and is very personable, I would recommend Essen Entertainment to anyone seeking Entertainment for an event.
July 22nd,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
From start to finish, Essen Entertainment was extremely professional and absolutely amazing. After our first talk, we instantly knew we wanted to work with them. We were then assigned DJ London as our DJ and we definitely lucked out! She was amazing from start to finish. We had an initial phone call, met in person and a phone call right before the big day. She made us feel at ease and had the best attitude (and knew how to handle a crazy bride like myself. :) ). She was fantastic and all my guests were super impressed with her. We never had a dead dance floor and in fact, we had too many people on the dance floor that there was overflow around the dance floor because everyone couldn't fit on it. We can't say thank you enough to her for making our day the best day we've ever had. We HIGHLY recommend them if you go the DJ route!! They are the absolute best!
July 10th,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ did an amazing job! He was on top of everything and the music was awesome!
July 8th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
My husband and I got married June 13th 2019 and from the very time I inquired on his services to our wedding and reception I was very impressed with his professionalism and even his generosity of working with us throughout booking with him a year in advance. His advise was also very well liked and his demeanor was very kind and full of excitement from the beginning. We couldn’t have been more happier with his services and in fact he was even more than we expected! I would and will recommend him to anyone and literally couldn’t expect more. JJ is a joy to work with and very attentive. If you want the best at an extremely reasonable fare than he is your guy! Thanks JJ for making our wedding perfect, we are so happy we chose you!
June 26th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Where do I start!! I saw him do my best friends wedding a couple years ago and knew I wanted him to do mine. He made everything so easy. My wedding was absolutely perfect and I am so glad that he was my DJ! He made my day 100% better and I will use him for anything I need!
June 26th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was professional, polite, and punctual! Played the songs we requested and did a great job ushering along the various events throughout the wedding. 10/10 would recommend to everyone!
June 24th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Our DJ through Essen Entertainment was the MC for our wedding and I couldn’t have been more pleased with his service! He was professional, fun, and easily accommodated last minute changes to our wedding timeline. I would absolutely recommend Essen Entertainment to anybody looking for a DJ who is on top of their game!
June 24th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
We hired DJ Jerry throughEssen entertainment for a birthday gala. He’s bilingual and a great DJ! He knows music and reads the crowd very well. We were very pleased!
June 18th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was the entertainment at our wedding on 6/1/19, & my wife & I can not express how great he is! I think the 4 “P”s best describe him: Professional, Personable, Photo Booth, & P.S. he can really sing! We had so many guests come up to us that night saying how awesome the DJ was, & we couldn’t agree more. You can’t go wrong with JJ Essen Entertainment! JJ helped make our wedding night an absolute dream, we highly recommend him!
June 17th,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Thank you so much to Brian Ring for being a wonderful DJ! He was very professional and easy to work with! He had everyone dancing and was overall a great guy! He was very receptive and was always open to meeting with me leading up to my wedding! HIGHLY recommend!
June 11th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Ilissa Essen was the BEST day of wedding coordinator! She made my vision come to life and was so easy to work with! I literally gave her a box with everything for the ceremony and reception and she did everything! I am so thankful for her and for JJ because he recommended her! Money well spent and I couldn’t have done it without her!
June 11th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
The.Best.Ever! Words cannot express the gratitude I have for J.J. and DJ London.. our DJ for our wedding reception. From first phone call, J.J. was so kind and expressed interest and excitement for our wedding even though they've done hundreds before. It may be common to find a DJ to get a crowd excited to dance the night away but that is not what made London exceptional! I owe London a huge debt of gratitude for making my evening evening even more special than it already was! People were calling it the best reception they’d ever attended! Highly Recommended!
June 7th,2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Where to start!? I would give them 6 starts if I could! I couldn't ask for a better DJ company and DJ. From the first appointment with JJ to the wedding send off with DJ Brian, everything was perfect. They take it a step farther than just playing music... They make sure you and your guest have the best night ever. JJ encouraged us to make sure we found a DJ within Essen that we felt we had a good connection with. We met with 1 other Essen DJ before meeting Brian which was a no brainer choice for us. Brian was amazing from the moment we started planning and to the end of the wedding. He met with us several times and walked us through what works and what doesn't work based on his years of experience in the industry. On the day of the wedding, he ended up bringing extra equipment and helper (out of his own pocket) just to make sure everything would go perfectly. He did an AMAZING job at playing music to make sure that every age group was on the dance floor and having a good time. At one point, he noticed I hadn't had a chance to get a drink due to talking to everyone and Brian randomly appeared with a drink for me. They truly go above and beyond in every aspect!
June 1st,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
We used Essen Entertainment for the DJ and photobooth services at our wedding and they were phenomenal. I would (and already have) recommend them to anyone. DJ Brian Ring kept in contact with us leading up to the wedding and was flexible with schedule and order of events. He made sure that his playlists fit what we wanted, and made sure everything was lined up ahead of the event.Brian truly took his role as Master of Ceremonies (MC) seriously, and did an amazing job of coordinating the timing and succession of all the events at the reception that we didn't feel the need to hire a day-of wedding coordinator. This turned out to be a great decision because Brian did such a good job that the wedding coordinator would have had nothing to do!We received lots of comments from our friends and family at the wedding that "The DJ was killing it" and "Wow that DJ is doing such a good job". Brian kept the dance floor packed all night and everyone had a blast.The photobooth services from Essen Entertainment were also incredible. The services include someone who stands at the photobooth all night people figure out the technology and props as well as collect their photos. Javier did this for us and he was great. Javier contacted us a few weeks ahead of the wedding to customize our photobooth experience. We were able to choose our backdrop, props, and Javier also designed the template for the photostrip printouts to match the wedding theme. At the end of the event my wife and I received digital copies of all the photos as well as a photobook where people had taped their photostrips written notes! It was great.
Thanks Essen Entertainment for such an amazing event and we will be using you again if we have another event.
May 31st, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
There simply is no one better than JJ. He is a master. It starts months before the wedding. JJ immediately put us at ease. He gave us an itinerary. His experience is unmatched. He is incredibly energetic, patient and kind. JJ performed live music at our cocktail hour in addition to DJ the reception. We had 4 different music genres and he pulled it off flawlessly. The party was a complete blast. The dance floor was never empty. Above all his talent, JJ is a good man. He really cares. Couldn't recommend him more highly.
May 29th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
wife and I had Leon as our DJ at our wedding and we couldn't have been happier. He was extremely professional and made sure everything we had planned happened without a hitch. He helped us stay on schedule and, most importantly, knew how to keep the dance floor hot when the time came to party! Leon also provided incredible background music for cocktail hour and nice, romantic standards during our dinner. We even had a few special requests that Leon handled expertly, like a special mp3 track from a groomsmen dance that we sent him in advance. He has my highest recommendation - I know that weddings can be stressful but everything he did was seamless and drama-free. There's a reason these guys are #1 - don't look anywhere else!
May 22nd, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Ivan really did an excellent job playing for our wedding!! Not a dull moment... on time, respectful, and knows how to keep the party moving! You cannot go wrong with DJ Ivan! We had over 300 people at our wedding and it ran smoothly. Thank you Ivan and Essen Entertainment!
May 19th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
If you're looking for a packed dance floor all night and having guests talk about your wedding for days after...don't look further. DJ IVAN is your man. We booked him a year and half in advance through Essen Entertainment and he worked with me from the beginning to the end. I loved how helpful, flexible and knowledgeable he was about the music and timeline. He worked so well with all of my vendors. Ivan even made custom music mixes for the father & daughter dance. Make sure to get the grand package that includes all uplights, glow foam sticks and the large LOVE letters. My wedding was everything I dreamed of and more because of Ivan keeping the party going all night. We are so happy we chose Ivan to make our wedding magical! Thank you!
May 17th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was absolutely fantastic. I asked JJ to mix a few mashups for a father-daughter medley and asked for him to edit it quite a few times (due to me changing my mind on the song choices haha) and he did it in a heartbeat. Like the other review say, he truly does go above and beyond and is just simply the best at what he does. The dance floor was packed all night and he kept the crowd engaged. He was also so personable in all of our correspondence. I would hire JJ again in a heartbeat!
May 13th,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Brian Ring was amazing! He kept the night flowing without any problems, he kept things on schedule, and he kept the dance floor full. He was extremely friendly and easy to work with. 100% recommend him and Essen Entertainment in general for any and all weddings!
May 13th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Hands down worth every single penny. Not only had he worked my venue before, but gave us such great advice on the order of events. He made sure to ask us what music we wanted and didn’t want. My SIL is Cuban and I wanted to make sure there was plenty of music her family would love. JJ also plays acoustically and we had him do that during our cocktail. I missed it because we were taking our pictures, but my guests loved it and it gave them that much more time to dance!! JJ made sure we were on schedule as best as he could during dinner. Everyone wants to talk to you and get pictures so it’s hard to stay on schedule without being rude. Lol We we’re enjoying the music and dancing so much that we didn’t realize how late it was getting and JJ and my photographer asked if we wanted to keep the party going or do the garter/bouquet tosses. I loved that he gave me the option to skip it completely, which we did. JJ was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout this process and the day of. I would hire him over and over again!!!
May 8th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Just wanted to Thank Ivan and Essen Entertainment for Truly Making Our Wedding so Memorable!!! He Played everything I asked for, he works with you to Make sure you Have the best Time of your Life!! I have done so many parties and Never have found a Dj like Ivan! Great Time!!! 😊thanks again!!!
May 4th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Absolutely loved working with J.J. instantly felt comfortable, you can tell he’s very experienced and thinks of things you may not. He executed exactly what we wanted and played all the best music too get the party going! I would recommend him with absolute certainty that you would not regret it!
May 1st, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
WOW. Where to begin. JJ Essen was so easy to work with. We were in constant communication with him throughout the planning process. He pays attention to detail and really helped coordinate the wedding of our dreams. He and our wedding coordinator worked together seamlessly to ensure nothing was over looked. He also performed live during our cocktail hour and it was AMAZING. Our guests loved his performance. JJ made our night so special. We are so glad he was our DJ. JJ is a must for your wedding!
April 25th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Wow!! DJ Ivan was my DJ for my wedding on Friday and he did an incredible job!! Got a very eclectic group of people out on the dance floor in record time! He listened and did everything I asked for, played all of the songs that we requested, and did a great job with the whole thing!! He showed up early, was set up and ready to go in plenty of time. He was awesome at our shoe game and all the announcements. The very next time I need a DJ, I’m calling him!! You should too, you won’t regret it!! 5 STARS!!
April 16th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
An all round Professional ! Working with JJ was professional from the moment we first spoke until after the wedding. He was punctual with all appointments and he communicated easily. The wedding was pulled inside at the last minute and JJ helped make the transition seamlessly. Throughout the evening his positive demeanor made the event flow flawlessly, and his DJ abilities had all ranges of guests out on the floor dancing.
Thank you JJ for helping make the wedding a big success
April 13th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was absolutely wonderful. Easy to work with leading up to our wedding and especially on the day. We had to move our wedding inside last minute due to weather and he was very helpful in guiding people around and keeping people happy with some good music. I had many guests during the wedding and after tell me that our music was on point. JJ gets full credit for that. I don't think our day would have been as successful without him. Also, super sweet guy. I don't plan to get married again but I would totally use JJ again! I can't say enough wonderful things about him and about the good job he did.
April 4th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Working with JJ on our big day was perfection. He was very organized before the event so I was confident going into my wedding everything would be on schedule and beautiful. He played the acoustic guitar during the cocktail hour and my guests really enjoyed that and it was something out of the ordinary and a beautiful touch on my wedding. He kept the party alive and my day on track! I would for sure hire JJ again for a future event and would recommend him without question to anyone I know!
April 3rd, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
We hired Ivan through Essen Entertainment for our wedding reception and he was great! He was very responsive from the beginning and answered every question we had. Both Ivan and J.J. were very helpful with the timeline and requests of music during the planning and even more on the actual night. Definitely going to recommend this company to my friends and family. Last but not least, if you are looking for a bilingual DJ (English and Spanish), he is your guy! Thank you again, Ivan, the music was perfect.
March 26th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Brian absolutely fantastic! We loved it, everything was perfect, I wouldn’t have changed a thing! Except maybe I drank a smidge too much!:) Thank you for everything you did, we appreciate you so so much and you made the party for us! Thanks so much!!!!
March 21st, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
I would recommend Essen Entertainment and DJ Max to anyone looking for a DJ. Very professional, perfect song selections and kept the dancefloor moving. The Dancing on Cloud Effect was the best. I have asthma and fog machines kill me. I cant thank them enough for driving 4 hours to DJ my wedding. They are so much more than a DJ!!! Thank you again for everything.
March 19th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment was great to work with! DJ Jimmy was very professional and did more than I expected! Planning everything was very easy and I even asked him to cut some songs for length wise and he went beyond my expectations! During the wedding, he did an amazing job with the up lighting in the room and playing some great jams. He did all of the announcements that I needed and played all of the songs I requested. It was all perfect!!
March 18th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Wow!! DJ Ivan was my DJ for my wedding on Friday and he did an incredible job!! Got a very eclectic group of people out on the dance floor in record time! He listened and did everything I asked for, played all of the songs that we requested, and did a great job with the whole thing!! He showed up early, was set up and ready to go in plenty of time. He was awesome at our shoe game and all the announcements. The very next time I need a DJ, I’m calling Essen Entertainment!! You should too, you won’t regret it!! 5 STARS!!
March 17th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
had DJ Leon for our wedding and he was wonderful! He was very responsive before the wedding and helpful with any questions we had. We had a long list of songs we asked him to play and he did a really good job sticking to the type of music we wanted for both the older and younger crowd. Everyone was raving about our wedding and how fun it was-we actually found out the next day that we moved the entire dance floor since everyone was dancing all night long. I would definitely book DJ Leon and Essen Entertainment again!
May 13th,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
I can’t say enough about how wonderful JJ Essen was at our wedding! We had multiple calls with him that lasted over an hour leading up to our wedding, because he was so detailed and wanted everything to be perfect! He isn’t just a great DJ who played great music, but he was also an awesome MC who announced everything we wanted and made it all sound great! We didn’t officially meet in person until the wedding day and he embraced us with welcoming hugs and made us feel so comfortable that our wedding was in great hands! I got sooo many compliments about our music and DJ and I couldn’t be happier that we chose JJ for our big day! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for the perfect DJ to help you dance the night away in celebration!
March 10th,2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ did an wonderful job as the DJ at our wedding! He was so full of energy and always had a smile on his face! I would recommend him to everyone!
March 5th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
When it comes to weddings, selecting the right DJ is CRUCIAL as they can make or break the event. If you are looking for a phenomenal DJ for your wedding or any other event, I would HIGHLY recommend Essen Entertainment. We worked directly with J.J. and he gave us everything we wanted and more for a very reasonable price. It has been several months since the wedding and I am STILL getting compliments on the music! They made everything go so smoothly and I am very grateful to them for that.
February 28th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Man oh man ! Where do I even begin with Jimmy and Essen Entertainment! He was just like THE BEST from our very first meeting, to finding a DJ for our wedding to even now after our wedding checking in on us all the time ! Jimmy did a fabulous job of taking care of my husband and me all throughout our wedding planning with all our DJ needs with our music. He is VERY RESPONSIVE with all of our questions and quick to answer which is so imperative as a couple planning a wedding. His mannerisms and customer service is top notch and super professional. And his southern hospitality shows through greatly when he takes care of all his clients which him and his wife treats like friends and family by the time you get to work with them closely. I can’t say enough about Jimmy! He is very organized and I love that when working with him. Do yourself a favor and use this company and Jimmy for all your DJ and music needs for your wedding AND any type of events that needs fabulous music with a fabulous and super sweet DJ ! Ohhhh!!!! And they offer dancing on a cloud which we added to our wedding ! And I’m so glad we did !!! Our pictures and video turned out beautiful ! During our first dance I felt like I was dancing in the heavens on the clouds with my husband ! I truly felt like a princess dancing with my king to our first dance. Definitely add dancing to the clouds to your first dance ! It will come out beautiful in pictures ! All of our guests loved it too ! Ok so I’ve realized this is probably an essay review already.... so I’m going to stop here . Thank you soooo very much again to Essen Entertainment and DJ Jimmy or EVERYTHING !!!! Y’all are just the bestest !!! We are so thankful to be able to call you our friends ! Thank you for treating us like family and for taking great care of us.
February 15th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ helped us tremendously on our journey to our wedding day and the actual wedding day itself. He is completely professional, ready with answers to any questions you have, on top of everything for you and makes perfect suggestions for how things should run to make your day flow smoothly. He checks in to make sure you have all the help/support you need and makes your day run smoothly communicating people to their spots or rooms they need to get too. His Music selection was spot on for each specific "phase" of your wedding. He reads the crowds very well, but Most importantly he is just a great person. He's been very helpful, friendly, and truly wants your wedding Day to be spot on and he will do everything he can to make that happen.
February 11th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had Brian Ring as our DJ at our party and he did an amazing job! He worked with me and the guest to make sure everyone had a great time. He played everyones song request and helped us to stay on schedule so everything went as planned for the evening. Use his services and you have an amazing event!
Thanks again!
February 4th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Let me just start by saying JJ was... AWESOME! If you are looking for a DJ, PLEASE call or message JJ and see what he has to offer!! JJ and his wife, Ilissa (she is a wedding planner) truly made our wedding amazing. JJ kept everyone dancing all night long. He knew exactly what songs to play and when to play them. At my wedding, we had a mixed crowd (old and young) and he kept everyone happy. He gave us the idea of doing the anniversary dance, and it was a HIT! It got everyone on the dance floor and they stayed there all night. After our wedding, we have had many compliments about how great the DJ was! Leading up to the wedding he was nothing but kind and was there to answer all of our questions... from DJ/music questions to help with vendors to wedding timeline questions. We had his wife, Ilissa, as our wedding planner. She was great! She helped with details a month or so leading up to the wedding, and on the wedding day/night she was there to guide everyone and mend any issues that arose. She was professional and knowledgeable. They were a great DUO and worked great together. Overall, both JJ and Ilissa are incredibly helpful, hip, and knowledgeable!! They truly want to help make your wedding be nothing short of amazing. Wedding Pros!!!
Thank you JJ and Ilissa :)
February 1st. 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ is the best DJ around...hands down! Seriously, look no further. He was so knowledgeable and helpful during our wedding planning process, and made us feel so confident going into our wedding day! It was really important that our guests were on the dance floor with us, and JJ had great suggestions and read our crowd so well! It was PACKED all night long! Our wedding coordinator said he was the best DJ she has every worked with and we even had guests getting his information for future events! JJ is so personable and truly cares about his couples. You will not regret booking with Essen Entertainment! They made our special day, that much better!!!!!
February 1st. 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was awesome from the beginning. He went above and beyond to make sure everything went as smooth as possible. He was always so thoughtful by putting together a timeline for me. I gave him a list of all Brazilian songs I wanted at the wedding and he made sure they were all played. The guests danced their butt off and had so much fun at the dance floor. I would highly recommend him!
January 28th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
There is no words to explain how awesome Ivan did for our special day! I found Ivan through Essen Entertainment and it was important for us to have a diverse DJ as we had a mix crowd. He drove to meet us and he was extremely professional and informative. The day of he guided Us as we had a family member sing for us live and had bad winds but it still came out awesome. Cocktail hour and reception were a blast. The dance floor was never empty so that should say ALOT. I have everyone still asking for his contact information to book him for events. It was truly one of the best vendors to work With. Not to mention every other vendors said he was was great to work with as well. My advice is BOOK him. Worth every penny!!! Thank you Ivan for the memories and giving everyone the time of their life.
January 26th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Brent was absolutely amazing!! Was very great at making sure my husband and I were doing alright throughout the wedding, and constantly asking if we needed anything. Played the exact type of music my friends and family love, and everyone had a great time. Received so many compliments on how much fun the music was, and how great of a time they had. It got everyone involved and dancing the night away. He added some humor to the night and it was perfect!! When talking before the wedding, Brent was always very quick to reply to any of my questions. He gave me exactly what we wanted. Again, I couldn’t have asked for a better Dj! A true thanks to Essen Entertainment and DJ Brent! Simply amazing!
January 21st, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Essen was very professional and a quick clear choice. My husband had a call with him when we were still comparing vendors and he was able to tell us that he's worked at our venue before and "you're going to want this, with this timeline, and not this". We were like, ok this guy knows what he's talking about :)
We had DJ Mike and, I have to admit, we gave him a pretty strict list of what songs we wanted (and specific time of the song we wanted) for certain events (walk down, "kiss the bride", walk in, cake cutting, etc) and he did a FANTASTIC job sticking with what we wanted while also feeling out the room of what songs people would want to dance to.
We also went with their photo-booth which was nice since it came with props and provided a print-out for everyone and for ourselves. We got to pick the template from a large inventory which was pretty organized.
Essen definitely knows this industry and is a very stress-free professional option!
January 21st, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment was PERFECT! DJ Ivan, Scott (musician), and Javier with the photo booth were all so great! Everyone has been talking about how much fun our wedding was. I’ve had so many people say it was the most fun they’ve ever had at a wedding, and without these guys that wouldn’t be the case!The communication was great and I did not worry once onmy wedding day if things were going to go smooth because I know these guys are experienced. Needless to say, 5 STARS!
January 18th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
My wedding was last Sunday January 6th, 2019. My experience with JJ was nothing but extraordinary. JJ helped me from the beginning. The first day I talked to him on the phone, he made sure that he would take care all the things I needed from extra mics and hooking up projector/screen to his AV system. On the day of the wedding, he even showed up early (3 hrs before the event), because he wanted to make sure I was covered. One of my guests also asked me for JJ contact information because he wanted to use Essen Entertainment for his wedding in the upcoming May 2019. I truly recommend JJ to anyone needing an entertainment/sound system. He went above and beyond my expectations! So don't look any further, and just book Essen Entertainment!
January 14th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
We really enjoyed having Jimmy as our DJ and I would recommend him to anyone. I would also like to add that out of all my wedding vendors, he was the BEST about response, and would get back with me so quickly. The customer service is incredible! I am so happy I chose Essen Entertainment for my wedding. Jimmy did a wonderful job with the lighting, playing the perfect songs, and interacting with the crowd! It would not have been the same without him! Thank you, Jimmy, for helping to make our day so special!
January 21st, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
I got married at Big Sky Barn in Montgomery, TX and JJ Essen was on their preferred vendors' list and I was quick to find out why! I had reached out to so many other DJ's and they wanted to charge (what seemed to me) outrageous prices... I completely understand the wedding industry and how pricing works, and after being shut down or turned away plenty of times, I was SO LUCKY to reach out to JJ Essen. He was a joy to speak to on the phone and super knowledgeable about EVERYTHING. I planned most of my wedding by myself and he was more than willing to help me with a timeline for my big day and made sure my special day ran smoothly. I trusted him when it came to music selections and keeping the party going, and he certainly did not disappoint. I seriously cannot recommend him enough. He made our day everything we wished for and, I promise, you can trust him, no matter your taste in music. Look no further! Seriously!
January 7th, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ivan did more than a fabulous job for my wedding! We gave him guidance and he catered the music perfectly to our taste. The crowd had a great time along with my husband and I! He checked in with me constantly prior to the day of and answered all of my questions! I recommend him for any event! Truly great!
January 4th , 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
If you are on the fence about a DJ or Essen Entertainment, I would encourage you to have just one phone call with JJ Essen. From Day 1, I knew JJ was the right entertainment vendor for us. He was so energetic and extremely knowledgeable, not just about DJ'ing, but weddings in general. He was happy to answer any questions we had about the day, song selection, and I found his responses very helpful. JJ recommended DJ Mike Watson from his team as a fit for us. He let us know he was happy to suggest others, but there was absolutely no need. DJ Mike was perfect!! DJ Mike helped us set-up a timeline and worked with us on a "play/don't play" list before the wedding. I think Mike somehow managed to play ALL of the songs on our playlist (even the obscure ones my husband picked) and more. The dance floor was "HOT!" all night. More than anything, Mike jumped in almost acting as our day-of coordinator (since we did not have one) to ensure everything was on-time and ran smoothly. I even had a guest comment "Your day-of coordinator/DJ is amazing!" I didn't even have to ask Mike to do this, he just did it. It was so helpful, and something I didn't even know I needed. My husband and I both have the same favorite moment from the wedding - which was something we did at the suggestion of JJ and Essen Entertainment - a last couple dance. When everyone exited for our grand exit, we closed the doors and had one last dance to ourselves. I cannot recommend this moment enough - and it is such a special memory Essen Entertainment created for us. Thank you for all you did, JJ and Mike!
January 3rd, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
J.J. did an amazing job! He was kind, easy to work with, and I greatly valued his expertise. He made my experience as a bride much more relaxing and I cannot recommend him enough.
January 3rd, 2019
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment was great to work with! DJ Jimmy was very professional and did more than I expected! Planning everything was very easy and I even asked him to cut some songs for length wise and he went beyond my expectations! During the wedding, he did an amazing job with the up lighting in the room and playing some great jams. He did all of the announcements that I needed and played all of the songs I requested. It was all perfect!!
December 28th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
J.J. IS AMAZING!! I cannot rave enough about how amazing J.J. was at our wedding! I did not leave the dance floor once throughout the entire night because of how much fun myself and all the guests were having. He sang during the cocktail hour and did an amazing job as well!! If you’re looking for a super fun DJ for your wedding, J.J. is your guy!!
December 24th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had our wedding last night an DJ Ivan was AMAZING! Since the very beginning he and JJ were always available to answer any questions, they even helped us put our wedding timeline together! They didn't even hesitate to change anything when I was still messaging Ivan the night before the wedding. He brought the right energy with a perfect variety of music and the crowed loved it! We would definitely recommend DJ Ivan and Essen Entertainment over and over again!
December 23rd, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Mike was an absolute joy to work with! On top of his awesome dj skills, he cut my processional song just the way I wanted for the ceremony. He had everyone up and dancing at all times and always checked in to make sure that we were good. He worked super well with the other vendors I had which was important for me as well! I highly recommend booking with him as he is not too expensive and he offers great quality and care for what you pay for. He even had lights that he brought for the dance floor which was a great addition
December 23rd, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ivan is the best! He is very professional and he will make sure your event runs smoothly. We were really in a tough situation with a previous DJ who backed out on us as the wedding got closer. J.J. told us not to worry he was going to take care of us. He made sure that we got everything we wanted and needed for our wedding even though we were crunched for time. He never made us feel incompetent about what services he offers. He worked with us on staying within our budget and his packages are reasonably affordable. My wife and I are grateful that we chose Essen Entertainment and DJ Ivan for our wedding. The guest were on their feet dancing and participating the entire night. Our wedding was epic, thanks to DJ Ivan. He played a variety of music that got the crowd moving. We highly recommend Essen Entertainment and DJ Ivan to anyone who wants the total package when choosing a DJ. We already made our minds up that no other DJ is necessary once you book with them. We will definitely get him for any future events we will have. Thanks to J.J. and DJ Ivan for an amazing memorable wedding! Be blessed!
December 13th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
BRENT SAVED MY WEDDING! I found him through thumbtack and I requested a quote and almost instantly brent was asking if he could call me for a quote. I had a great convo with him as he was very informative and very fairly priced. He was so easy to communicate with throughout the many months before my wedding. We met in person before hiring him. I could tell he is passionate about what he does and he cares about his customers and their events. So - day of the wedding......the coordinator drops the ball, the photographer drops the ball, and then theres brent.....he literally took control and SAVED MY WEDDING! he kept everyone going and entertained and took it upon himself to grab the schedule and to make sure we did everything in a timely manner. He came up to me many MANY times throughout the night and asked how i was doing, if I liked the music, if I had any requests, and would let me know what was next and what time it was. He kept everything on track! He was truly the highlight of my wedding and i was so thankful to have him. If you are looking for someone for your wedding, you honestly do not need a day of coordinator, he naturally does it all and keeps the timeline going. He will even tell you as well that he kinda doubles as the coordinator because he is THAT GOOD! Also, he drove over an hour with no extra charge or complaints. BEST DJ EVER!
December 7th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ivan is amazing! He went above and beyond his job as a DJ and helped keep the wedding going according to schedule. We really could not have done it without him. He was a welcomed addition to the party too! Such a nice guy! We can't recommend him enough!
December 2nd, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
We immediately clicked with JJ when we had our first call with him. He was very personable, took his time to answer our questions and had great question and had great questions for us so he could get to know us as a couple and what we wanted for our wedding. We began working with JJ over a year prior to our wedding and he was always responsive and was a quick email/text/phone call away. Music was such an important part of our wedding for us, so we were nervous with choosing to hire someone, but JJ quickly calmed our nerves and it was an easy decision to hire him. For our wedding we wanted a mix of live music and a DJ, and JJ did both. He played acoustically as guests arrived, during cocktail hour and for our processional/recessional, then was the DJ for dinner and dancing. He worked hard! I'm sure it was a long day, but he was amazing throughout. What was great is that JJ respected our requests with our play/do not play lists and knew how to read the crowd. I have had friends with horror stories where their requests were ignored and that is not a worry with JJ. What was extra special with JJ is how he took the time to learn two new songs for the processional/recessional and both were perfect. He also helped with our timeline and ideas which was above and beyond what we expected. Thank you, JJ, for being an amazing part of our day. You are crazy talented and we have received so many compliments. We truly wish you the best!
November 25th,2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
I researched and talked with several DJ companies prior to booking. When I called Essen Entertainment I spoke with JJ for at least an hour. He never grew tired of my abundance of questions and was extremely knowledgeable. His company had never been to The Lodge before so he also had questions for me. When I was unable to answer them he took notes, called the venue immediately after our conversation, and called me back within 30 minutes to tell me what the venue had said. He referred us to Mike as our DJ after talking with us and we couldn’t have been happier! When talking and meeting with Mike I gave him a list of all the “detail” songs, told him the type of music we wanted played during cocktail hour and dinner, told him what we specifically didn’t want, and gave him “free reign” rather than giving him any kind of list. He did an amazing job! He listened to what we had to say and implemented it at the wedding and kept the party going. Everyone was on the dance floor having a great time. I would definitely recommended Essen Entertainment and Mike!
November 25th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
One word: Perfection! 🙌🏼 JJ made my amazing day, not only one to remember, but one that people will continue to talk about! I have already had people ask who my DJ was and who did my playlist (which was pretty much trusted to my dear friend and his company). Not only is he a great vocalist, who sang my 1st dance song, but he was also a GREAT help with my struggle to make some final decisions. The evening flowed perfectly, the energy stayed up and the dance floor stayed entertaining. Thank you so much for making my day so special! Couldn’t have done it without you!
November 23rd, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Oh what can I say about working with JJ? Well first, he basically acted as a day-of coordinator for me—which was SO incredibly helpful as I didn’t have a wedding planner. From our first phone call, he walked through every detail with me and gave suggestions for how to help things flow better. At the same time, he played every song we requested, which were more obscure prog rock ballads personal to us, for the important moments like walking down the aisle. The week before the wedding, he checked in again and had us send him our song lists plus any “do not play” songs and made sure the schedule was on-point. And then the actual day of the wedding, he kept things moving yet was incredibly flexible and gentle checked in with me (which again, was so appreciated since I had no planner) about our timeline. Now, let’s talk about the music itself. He kept our guests excited and entertained the entire time. Because of how well he read the crowd, some of my relatives who I NEVER thought would consider dancing ended up out on the floor. Also, my now-husband and I are NOT normally big dancers. In fact, at others wedding we’re mostly sitting at tables talking to guests and too shy for the dance floor. ... but not this time! We danced almost the entire night and loved every minute of it! And at the end of the evening, he had all our guests gather around as we had our last dance of the night to one of our favorite songs. It was a super fun, magical, romantic time all evening, and I have J.J.’s DJ skills and direction to think for much of it. We had several guests tell us the same. Lastly, he was available at any time for any questions before the big day and always responded quickly. Bottom line, we couldn’t have done better, and I highly recommend J.J. to anyone for their wedding music needs. You will love him!
November 20th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Can’t say enough good things about JJ. We were late in the game giving him a call but he went above and beyond for us in a ton of ways. We started off in a bind where none of his associates or network were available for the date we had set. So he offered up his personal services despite having had the weekend designated as one to spend with his daughter. (We were honored to have her join us for the day and help him out as a result!) As we didn’t have a wedding planner he started off by laying out a great game plan for our wedding -a huge relief to see it come together in a concrete way for the first time. He guided us through the process with streamlined, to the point, warm, and relaxed conversation and was great working with our venue to make sure all were on the same page. A couple of days before the event we through him a wildcard and asked for a photo booth (something we had initially voted against) and despite the late request and making it late in the evening, he was able to make it happen. Day of the wedding he ROCKED IT. Great music, transitions, and guideance to move folks around as needed. The photo booth vendor was also amazing having adjusted schedule to accomodate and resulting in a great guest experience with awesome fun pics for us to enjoy. We heard multiple compliments about him from friends/family and even got feedback from one of the venue managers that it was the best of past 15 parties they had held there. Many thanks and props to JJ for pulling off an awesome wedding - he definitely made the day a special one. Can’t recommend enough!
November 18th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
If you are thinking about hiring a DJ for your wedding reception, look no further! My husband and I absolutely loved working with JJ. From our very first phone call to the day of the wedding he made everything so easy, which was super important since we were planning the wedding from out of town. JJ was in charge of the music for the ceremony and reception, and he also did a live acoustic performance during our cocktail hour. He knew exactly what to do to get people out on the dance floor, and keep them there all night. Our wedding was a few weeks ago and our guests are still raving about it. JJ played a huge role in making our day incredible and we cannot thank him enough!!
November 18th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment want my one stop shop for my dj, uplighting, & mc. They made the day easy, fun, and stress free. I would recommend them again and again to anymore! They truly care about you and your wedding and they want to make it perfect for you! DJ Jimmy was amazing!
November 20th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had an amazing time at our wedding and owe a great deal to Essen Entertainment for that. Essen Entertainment listened to our needs and provided us with the excellent DJ Ivan. DJ Ivan was incredible and responsive and so professional. We could not have had a better experience.
DJ Ivan was extremely punctual and set up an incredible wireless system before any guests arrived. He put our needs above all else during the reception, allowing us to change gears in music when we asked and stuck to our playlist as requested. He was extremely knowledgable of all kinds of music and played appropriate music for all parts of our wedding.
DJ Ivan was also incredibly flexible. Our wedding experienced some rain and he was able to arrange his equipment in the limited space we had without intruding on our guest's space; he was also ready with an alternate microphone that worked better in the rain. He was truly prepared for everything.
We highly recommend Essen Entertainment!
November 13th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Where do I start? JJ was awesome. From the very beginning when we hired him, we chatted with him about what kind of music we like, and what special requests we had, etc. this guy really knows how to communicate with the bride and groom. I never felt like we didn’t know what was happening. That’s huge when planning a wedding!!
As far as the actual day of.. he was great. My husband originally wanted a band but we just didn’t have space for one. So we decided on a DJ and we couldn’t have picked a better one! From the music, to the schedule, to last minute switch ups! This guy was perfect. He was great at controlling the group and getting us out there on the dance floor. Definitely helped make this the best night of our lives. Thanks JJ!!!
November 12th,2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
We recommend JJ to all our friends who are planning a wedding. Having a great DJ makes all the difference. He helped make our wedding reception a blast! He knew the right music to play, did an awesome job getting people on the dance floor, and overall made it a very lively night. Out of all our vendors, he impressed us the most with his services. Thanks JJ!
November 11th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ IVAN WAS AMAZING! The music was a really integral part of our wedding and everything went FLAWLESSLY. We can't say enough nice things. DJ Ivan was personable, reassuring, friendly, upbeat, and everyone was so impressed. We got SO MANY compliments on the music. I was especially nervous about the processional as far as cues, because I've never had an event like this, and then I felt silly because it was just absolutely perfect- better than I could have imagined. The dance floor stayed bumping until the very last moment, even after the bartender was done and gone. There were so many clips on social media of people dancing their hearts out! Thank you Essen Entertainment! It was just worth every penny!
November 10th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ivan, was a delight to have at our wedding! He ensured that everything ran smoothly and that everyone had a great time. He truly made our wedding a memorable experience. He read the crowd, so well, and we had a phenomenal time dancing the night away. We cannot thank you enough!!
November 6th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
I hired JJ Essen Entertainment to DJ my daughters wedding and all I can say is WOW! and that is probably an understatement. Brian was the DJ extraordinaire that night and the dance floor was packed all night long. I know that my daughter and her new husband had alot of input into the music, but Brian also took requests from the guests as I made one myself being from the disco era. I had to get some of the 70's folks on the crowded dance floor. Nothing like some DISCO to get the 55 plus crowd moving. I know there was a list of "no" plays which my daughter did not want played, even I did not know what they were. If dance floors could talk I am absolutely sure this one would say this was an epic wedding dance off. At the end of the evening Brian told us he had never seen such a great crowd of people dancing and having fun. I say hats off to Brian and JJ Essen Entertainment for providing phenomenal DJ's and lighting to making the party an event to remember.
November 5th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Jimmy was our DJ for our wedding and he did a wonderful job. Throughout the whole process he was very available to talk and answer any questions. The day of, he made sure everything went smoothly and was available for anything I needed. The night was amazing and I highly recommend using Essen Entertainment
November 2nd, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Chelsea and I had our wedding at the Big Sky Barn this past weekend and Essen Entertainment was amazing throughout the experience. Since the first time we contacted them a year ago, they have been in touch with us making sure that we both have all the information we both need for our special day. We ended up with DJ Brent as our DJ and he was incredible. I couldn't recommend a service anymore. If you are looking for a DJ for an event, they will make sure that your every need is met.
October 25th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Our wedding DJ (Brian Ring) did an amazing job working with our schedules and setting up meetings with us prior to the wedding to make sure everything went as smoothly as possible. Also assisted in coordinating the wedding and ensuring everything was set up and flowed smoothly. We definitely appreciated a genuine person that was also able to think on his feet/be flexible and make everything go perfectly! We definitely recommend him to all those planning a wedding or any other event. Thanks again Brian you’re the man!
October 25th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
How could we have gotten through the wedding without JJ Essen?? We learned about JJ through the preferred vendors list at our venue, and would recommend him to anyone. During our first phone conversation he drew up a timeline for the entire event, which was crucial to my photographer when making our day-of timeline. He was so easy to get ahold of, and on top of every detail. We chose to use a quartet from my church for the ceremony itself, but JJ provided the sound system so our guests could hear the music and the pastor loud and clear. He then sang gorgeous acoustic music with his guitar during cocktail hour, and was our master of ceremony for the reception. All I had to do was tell him what songs I liked, and he was on it. For various reasons I decided to go with a shorter reception, so I was a bit worried about being rushed and running late; JJ made sure everything was perfectly on schedule, and moved the night along with ease. He worked hand-in-hand with my day-of coordinator to make the whole event so incredibly seamless. We also used Essen Entertainment's Photo Booth package, and could not have been happier with how smoothly that went! They surprised us with an album of everybody's photo strips, which was so fun to reminisce with when we got back from our honeymoon. My husband and I are so so thankful that JJ was on top of everything, and we could not be happier with how it all turned out.
October 18th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ivan was our DJ and announcer for the wedding and he was absolutely excellent! He spoke english and spanish so everything could flow smoothly and even announced who we needed for pictures which made pictures go by so much faster. He kept the flow of the wedding fun and was very friendly and helpful. Highly Recommend DJ Ivan!
October 16th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had DJ Brian and also Arnold on classical guitar for our ceremony - both fantastic!!! DJ Brian was so much fun and we loved him! He wasn't too much, but just enough and really genuine and fun. We did plenty of pre-planning with him but I also loved that during the wedding when he saw me take a break from the dance floor, he came up to ask what last few songs from the list I wanted played before the night was over! He even let my groom rap on his microphone to his favorite Drake song (LOL) made for some hilarious photos! My sister still talks about how much we loved DJ Brian! Best part was we could go to Essen for both DJ and quality classical guitar ceremony music (Arnold is the real deal)!
October 14th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Jerry was awesome! He seamlessly played both latin and country music as we requested along with all the classics. My guests had a blast! Also, he was the perfect balance between guiding the event while not taking the center of attention. I am truly grateful for Jerry being part of our day!
October 12th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was/is amazing. He had great ideas for the wedding in order to get and keep people out on the dance floor. He was always there when we needed him but never around to much. He was always on time and every appointment he made he kept. His music selection was on point! Everyone at our wedding said they had an amazing time and the music was awesome! Definitely get this guy for your event!!
October 10th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Jerry was our DJ and he did AMAZING! The DJ is so so important and music choices for a reception can really make or break the party. Jerry totally made our party! He was spot on with every song and with no exaggeration at all, I can say he had EVERY guest on the dance floor for most of the night. It addition to his amazing DJ'ing, Jerry also MC'd to help keep the night moving along and transition from one event to the next. He never missed a beat and had everything moving smoothly from the moment we said "I do" to our very last "goodbye"
October 8th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
We hired dj Ivan for our wedding at the springs lake Conroe venue. He arrived early for set up and was very attentive the entire night. He was great to work with and stayed throughout the entire wedding even though he was just the MC for the night because we had two bands playing. He played great music during dinner and in between each band. He coordinated our grand entrance, bouquet, and garter toss. He was reasonable priced as well. We will definitely be using dj Ivan in the future!
September 26th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
J.J. is the man when it comes to knowing everything about judging a crowd based off what dance music needs to be played for all age groups! From the beginning to the end working with him was extremely re-assuring that everything was going to be just fine in a timely manner and everything went as smooth possible with our huge group that showed up for our wedding! Ive never seen more people up out of their seats dancing on the dance floor at wedding in my life! People are still messaging us on how amazing the turn out of our wedding was...most especially favored J.J.'s musician skills on the mic/guitar when he played live at our cocktail hour. This man can do it all and its all special thanks to Essen Entertainment for helping us forever remember the best day of our lives! I would 150% recommend this man and his incredible talent to do any events for any occasion to all my friends and family and strangers! Great guy with a great heart...thank you J.J. for everything!
September 25th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Brian was absolutely wonderful!! My wedding would not have been the same without him! He was attentive and fed off of the vibes of the crowd! He made sure the dance floor was never empty and that all announcements were made when they needed to be! I 100% recommend Brian if you want no headaches the day of your wedding!
September 21,2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
J. J. was absolutely amazing at our wedding! He was incredibly flexible and accommodating to all of our requests, including playing live, acoustic guitar, and recordings for our ceremony, live for cocktail hour, both for special dances, and recordings for reception. We truly loved having J. J. at our wedding and would reach out for future events in the future!
September 16th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
I can’t even begin to explain how awesome Ivan is. He went above and beyond to ensure our day was special and ran smoothly literally can’t thank you enough. It was a pleasure working with him and J.J.! I will be recommending Essen Entertainment to anyone and everyone! Keep doing what ya'll are doing and thank you for being part of any making the best day of my life so amazing! They provide so much
more than just music... never change!!!!!!!
September 12th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Thanks to DJ Jimmy for allowing all of our guests to have an incredible night! He listened to every wish we had, and it made everything flow so smoothly! He is an amazing DJ!! He also stepped into to be our day-of-coordinator and helping direct rehearsal for us and making the night so smoothly!
September 10th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
What better proof of how awesome the services of Essen Entertainment provided was than the reaction of the crowd itself! Guests were dancing and enjoying the music up until the last song was played. Brent our DJ was fabulous!! He followed our personal song list request to a T!!!! There is no doubt I would use Essen Entertainment again. Professional Proficient and Personal are the words I use to describe my new friends Brent and J.J.!
September 7th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was absolutely amazing! He reached out multiple times to make sure everything was how we wanted! He made the day run so smooth, especially since I did not have a day of coordinator! We even pushed back the exit time and he worked with us flawlessly! I cannot recommend him enough, he plays great music, kept everyone on the dance floor, and was over all amazing! You seriously want this guy as your DJ! He is one of kind and in the past year we have been to multiple weddings and he out did every DJ we saw!! We are incredibly thankful for JJ and all his services!
September 6th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
We found DJ Jimmy through Essen Entertainment Jimmy was great to work with when planning out all our wedding music. He made sure to check up on things and responded very quickly. He had great idea's that we added into our reception and was willing to take any requested music at the wedding. I would recommend him to anyone!
August 29th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was such an amazing DJ at our wedding! From our first conversation, I knew that he would be perfect. Beyond music, he was a great partner to us as we thought about the logistics of the wedding, including the very complicated day-of timeline! On our wedding day, we played the acoustic guitar and sang beautifully during our cocktail hour and then was the PERFECT reception DJ. In addition to playing amazing music for all ages, I think a wedding really needs a great MC to flow smoothly, and JJ was excellent. He made sure the guests were aware of each special moment, from the cake cutting to the arrival of hotel shuttles. I’d recommend Essen Entertainment to any bride that wants to have a fun wedding without worrying about a thing!
August 23rd,2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
There are absolutely no words for how incredible JJ is - both as a person and as a DJ/ Performer/ Artist. The tone of a wedding is so important. I told JJ that I was worried that we wouldn't end up having a crowd that would dance and be lively. He told me that he would take care of it. He had the whole night planned out to perfection, and we even had our 88 year old grandmother "getting down" ALL night long (we literally had to pull her off the dance floor). JJ helped create the environment that we were looking for. He allowed Blaine and I to have a blast and just enjoy and soak in our special day. I can tell you that it would not have been the night it was without JJ. Hire him and then let him do his thing. He's a pro. He will also be the most kind, compassionate and helpful person you will work with during your wedding. He has a heart of gold. I want to find another reason to throw a party just so I can use him again and get to know him even better.
August 19th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had Jerry as our DJ for our wedding, and he did an exceptional job. He listened to our concerns and requests and pulled them off without missing a beat. He set the exact right tone that we were looking for and we had an amazing time. We even had a specific style and genre of music that we wanted to have played during the cocktail hour and dinner, and with only my minimal description he nailed it on the head. He did exactly what we wanted and the day would not have been the same without him. I would recommend him and Essen Entertainment to anyone.
August 4th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Jimmy are just simply the best. You need him at your wedding! He is always available to answer any questions you may have. He truly made my wedding perfect. I can honestly say that without him my wedding would not have been what I dreamed of. We had Essen Entertainment for DJ/mc/ and uplighting, but they went above and beyond and did even more. I can’t express how thankful I am to have found them. They make you feel like you’ve been friends for years, and I will always have a special place in my heart for them. Can’t say enough good things!.
July 28th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ivan provided an excellent and professional service. He met and went beyond our expectations. Thank you Ivan for making our event a memorable one.
July 25th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
We used Essen Entertainment for my sons wedding and they were amazing! DJ Jimmy was in regular contact with us through the planning process to ensure all our needs were met perfectly. The ceremony was scheduled outdoors and it began to pour down rain just after the bride was walked down the aisle. Jimmy was able to make the transition from outside to indoors go smooth. Everyone had a great time and he kept everyone on the dance floor until the end. The “dancing on a cloud” effect looked awesome during the bride and groom first dance. He also worked during our rehearsal dinner and emceed a game of Family Feud between the bride and grooms families. It was a great ice breaker and fun way for both families to get to know each other better. Their pricing is reasonable and competitive, but their level of service is the highest. If you’re looking for a DJ, Essen Entertainment is the one to hire!
July 15th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
If you’re in need of a DJ, take it from a recent bride-don’t look any further than JJ Essen! It was so important to my husband and me to find vendors who weren’t in it for the money, and who weren’t part of big businesses. JJ was seriously one of the best decisions we made. He never tried to sell us more than we needed, he always listened to what we wanted, and always respectfully gave us advice based on his YEARS of experience. He even let me text him throughout the months of the the engagement about other vendors and let me ask questions about the wedding process, because I was obviously new to all of it. He also sent us multiple timelines of how weddings typically go, because we were clueless. He always responded with honest answers and helpful tips. And on the wedding day? He BLEW US AWAY. We were told that a DJ could literally make or break the party, and JJ literally MADE it. The dance floor was seriously never empty. Our wedding had about 270 guests and JJ kept it all organized and FUN, which is no easy task with that many people. And just about everyone (except guests with little kids) stayed until the VERY end of the reception because of how much fun they were having. When it came time for the planned send off, we recognized the party wasn’t over so he graciously let us make a snap decision to extend the send off, and he stayed later. He was so amazing and accommodating and truly was there to make sure my husband and me had the most perfect night of our lives. After the extension, no guest complained and everyone kept dancing. My wedding day was literally perfect, and a huge part of that is due to JJ. We got so many compliments after about him, like “wow he was so cool! Literally best DJ we’ve ever seen.” Our guests are still talking about how fun our reception was, and let’s face it: the music and DJs are at the core of the party.
So, long story short. Brides and grooms, do yourselves a favor and go ahead and call JJ. You’ll see how heartfelt and amazing he is from the very first phone call he sets up with y’all, and you won’t regret it.
July 12th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Ivan with Essen Entertainment did such an amazing job at our wedding at the Petroleum Club of Houston! He was very professional and attentive from the day we hired him until the last song at our wedding! His reliable,quick communication was alway greatly appreciated by us. Ivan knows how to read a crowd and keep the party going. All of our guest had a fun time! Looking forward to hiring him for any other future event! Thank you!!!
July 10th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Jerry was great to work with! We didn’t have much of a crowd that enjoys to dance but he really interacted well with everyone and was a blast. All the guests commented on how fun he was. Essen Entertainment was awesome to work with and if you can book them…DO IT!
July 8th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ Essen is a fantastic DJ and knows how to get a party started! I wasn't really a person who wanted to list out all the songs for the night. All I did was tell him what music a liked and he did the rest! Very hassle free. I couldn't have been happier with this DJ choice! I've never seen so many people dancing for so long. If you're looking for a party, choose essen entertainment!
July 6th,2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
J.J. was absolutely amazing! He was so easy to work with. He listened to everything I had to say and had the best insight for stuff I asked his opinion on. We had a mix up on when we were leaving because of our planner and he started to pack up. When he realized it was wrong he set back up and we had an amazing time. I couldn’t even recommend him enough! And his acoustic was OUTSTANDING! Thank you so much for an amazing night!!
June 27th,2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Brian Ring was out of this world fabulous for our wedding reception!!
From the start of my planning experience, through to the final dance at the reception, we were just ecstatic! He helped us plan not only a wedding reception, but a true professional event! He greeted us at the door of the venue and made the evening flow wonderfully! The sound system was amazing, and dramatic uplighting was just over the top dazzling! He kept the party going with his DJ style and vast catalogue of music. People did not want the evening to end! If you want the perfect DJ for any of your events, Brian Ring is the man for you!
June 25th,2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ sang live during our cocktail hour and rocked it! He was amazing. He was an awesome DJ! We would most definitely hire him again!
June 21st,2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
VERY last minute, we decided to hire a DJ for our reception and thankfully, Jimmy was available and helped save the day! (He was recommended by a friend of a friend). Prior to the reception, Jimmy was easily accessible and quick to respond. We only had a few days to work together but it went smoothly! The day of the reception, he was early, and he helped out in ways he did not have to. Jimmy helped us set up and even helped us clean up after the event! As far as music goes, he handled our crowd perfectly! We had a lot of bachata, cumbia, merengue, and salsa dancers. Jimmy was knowledgeable and kept the crowd on their feet. For any song requests we had, it took him no time to find it and play the song shortly after. All in all, we have absolutely no complaints about the service we received; it was top notch! Jimmy was flexible, friendly, prompt, and professional. You won't regret choosing Jimmy as your DJ for the big day!
June 15th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
My husband and I are so glad we booked JJ for my wedding on April 27, 2018! From the start he has been extremely reassuring and helpful. Starting with a phone call to help solidify our decision, to along the way answer any questions or concerns promptly. To the day of, every part of it was executed including going above and beyond his call of duty and made sure we had our food our first and asked us when we wanted to do certain parts of the reception and even helped gather people for pictures calling out names. He literally was the life of the party! He did such a great job keeping people on the dance floor, there wasn’t a dull moment! I had so many compliments of our wedding saying it was one of the most fun weddings they’ve ever been to! Also loved that he let us have one last song at the end for just us. The only thing I wish was more time! But thank you JJ for helping make my wedding the best night of my life! You’re awesome and I highly recommend you to anyone!
-Lacey & Taylor
June 11th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Brian with Essen Entertainment was an excellent DJ and Master of Ceremonies! He worked with us to select our perfect playlist, including several "must-plays" that were a bit unconventional but nevertheless fun! The crowd had an incredible time and our dance floor was always packed. Brian was clearly intuitive, as he could read the crowd and determine when it was time to pick things up or slow things down. We had a spectacular experience with him and we highly recommend him and the other DJs of Essen Entertainment!
June 6th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Couldn’t have picked a better DJ! J.J. the owner personally did my wedding and he was such a good time. I was so stressed about the music and he did everything he could to make sure that I was comfortable on my wedding day. He did an absolutely amazing job playing music that everyone would love. I didn’t have a huge dancing crowd but the people who did were out there having the best time and he still kept the party going! He went above and beyond and really pays attention to detail, all the way from helping with my timeline, to bringing a fan and turning it on me when I got over heated dancing my booty off. That was such a great surprise as I would have never even thought to bring that. Pick him and you won’t be disappointed!
May 31st, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
This was the best DJ experience I could have ever imagined! Anything and everything we needed, it was taken care of!! I will be HIGHLY recommending DJ Brent and Essen Entertainment for anyone and everyone. Thank you so so much!
May 31st, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had a great experience working with JJ and our DJ, Brian. We received several comments from family and friends about how great the music was and how much fun they had. Our DJ did a great job of reading the room while also keeping our style of music in mind. We cannot thank Essen Entertainment enough for everything they did to make our wedding reception an unforgettable experience.
May 30th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Choosing a DJ was one of the things that stood out to us during our wedding planning as most important things for our reception. We wanted everyone to have a great time, and a DJ can make or break a party, so it was crucial to us both that we find a good one. Choosing JJ was more than just finding a good one – we found the best one! Working with him was easy, fun, reassuring, and just all-around worth it. He was clear and responsive, he let us know exactly what he needed from us, and he knocked it out of the park on our big day. We had him play the guitar prior to the ceremony and during the cocktail hour, which was a beautiful touch that made our wedding feel even more romantic and personal. His years of experience made us both feel comfortable trusting him with our wedding, and his kind, down-to-earth personality made him feel like a friend! We got countless compliments on what an awesome DJ we had!
Also, if you get the chance to work with Ilissa, J.J.'s wife, for day-of coordination.... just know that choosing her means you can relax! You won’t feel one bit of added stress with her in charge. She took care of absolutely everything to keep the night running perfectly.
JJ and Ilissa are a dynamic duo who are both talented, very professional and experienced, and equally as important, they’re incredibly nice and supportive. I’d recommend them again and again!
May 22nd, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
J.J. was great to work with for my daughter's wedding. He kept the crowd on the dance floor and moved things along on schedule. He handled the rain sprinkles and power issues (out of his control) professionally. The guests and myself didn't even notice! His performing during cocktail hour was a great touch
May 22nd, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was the BEST to work with! He took the time to listen to our requests, work with our vendors and make the music for our big day the absolute BEST! We had so many compliments all night from our guests about how the “DJ is killin’ it!” We had pretty specific requests for pre-ceremony, cocktail hour and dinner music and JJ made it happen without a question, and it was everything we could have ever hoped for! Everything was first class all the way and we are forever grateful!! Essen Entertainment made our wedding a BLAST for everyone! Thank you JJ!!
May 16th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
FIRST, let me start with saying how professional DJ Ivan is. He is passionate about this company and it truly shows the day of your wedding. He is very knowledgeable when it comes to reading your crowd and had a great variety of music for my family. DJ Ivan is truly a 5 Star vendor. His professionalism, reliability, communication, and crazy good setup & equipment is unmatched! My dance floor was never empty. Thank you DJ Ivan for your super good work!
May 7th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was amazing to work with! When we first touched base you could tell that he was just genuine. He took the time to explain everything to us and never once did we feel rushed. In fact I would say he actually helped us relax from the stress of wedding planning. If we needed help or had any questions he was just a text or email away (great response time by the way). I actually had a question on his photobooth and that weekend he sent us pics from his photobooth setup at a wedding he was at! The day of our wedding the music was flawless. The ceremony was run perfectly and the whole night was a nonstop dance party (which was what we wanted)! JJ really made the day shine was for us and we can't recommend him enough. Thank you JJ!
May 4th,2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
I had a great experience, Brent helped a lot with making our night special! Keeping everyone dancing, and making sure we were comfortable with the music/timing of songs.
April 29th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Now that our wedding is (sadly) over, my husband and I can say with certainty that JJ Essen w/ Essen Entertainment was a top notch choice for our wedding DJ! JJ was a true professional who even acted as a coordinator (since we did not have one) to help us stick to our tight 4 hr. timeline. We had two calls with JJ, one before booking and a week out from the wedding. He explained everything thoroughly so we felt comfortable with the way things would flow. JJ was also available for questions in between. Then, at the wedding, things went so smoothly, he was an entertaining MC, and he kept the party going with great music selections. We provided him a list of songs that we wanted to hear and we did hear him play a good number of them, intermixed with more popular dance songs that would get people on the dance floor! Thank you so much for everything, JJ! We had such a blast and are so glad you were an integral part of our special day!
Best to you,
Lindsey & Johnny
April 24th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was amazing! He was so professional and organized and always replied to my many emails. He was a great MC and helped move the night along so that everything went smoothly. He played amazing music, I had several compliments from guests that they loved the music, and the dance floor was crowded the entire evening. Thanks for making our day so special!
April 24th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ J.J. Essen is AMAZING!
Originally recommended by a friend, he made my wedding perfect from start to finish! Easy to communicate with, understood our overall vibe and vision for the evening. He kept us on schedule throughout the night and worked very well alongside my day of coordinator and venue. A true professional through and through. He read the vibe of the evening and choose songs appropriately and (did I mention) he sang and played acoustic guitar for our cocktail hour?! 5 out of 5 stars, you can't go wrong with J.J.!
April 16th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had the best experience with JJ! He was recommended from a coworker and boy was he awesome! From conversations prior to the wedding to the week of the wedding, he was on top of his game! He helped us with a timeline and he even had hundreds of filler songs to go through. GO THROUGH THE LIST!!! Great songs are on there but he wants you to fade out songs that won’t fit your event! He was awesome the day of the wedding as well. Arrived in a timely manner and kept the crowd entertained. I have already recommended him to another coworker, he is well worth the money and time! I can’t thank him enough for all of his help because I planned my full wedding by myself and had no idea what I was doing. He helped bring everything together. Awesome DJ!
April 15th,2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ivan was amazing! Very calm, cool, and collected with how crazy weddings can get! He was very understanding with song choices, changes of songs, and sincere with understanding when our wedding was running behind. However, he rocked it! Picked great songs for dancing! Everyone loved every song that was picked. Great variety and perfect timing for each song! Such a pleasure to have!
April 11th,2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment exceeded my expectations when it came to a DJ for our wedding. Jason, our DJ, was phenomenal and very attentive. The communication at Essen Entertainment is top notch!
A recommendation I have is to make a very specific lineup of your songs and what part of the wedding they go with. It made our wedding go by much more smoothly that Jason knew exactly what song we wanted played at what time.
April 4th,2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Would thoroughly recommend DJ Mike - he was our DJ for our wedding reception recently and was fantastic. He was great right from the start- helping us to pick out a playlist of our favorite songs, coming early to make sure everything was set up and ready, working through a plan for the night and serving as a brilliant MC and DJ. Everyone had a blast at the reception and on a personal note Mike is very polite, easy to get along with and professional- exactly the sort of person that you want around you at a wedding!
April 3rd 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment was incredibly easy to work with. They did all they could to make sure that our night was perfect.
April 2nd, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
I can't even begin to express how amazing DJ Ivan is!! He is definitely a professional and is extremely organized. He basically made sure the timeline of our wedding day ran as smoothly as possible and of course he kept us dancing all night long!! He was there to take care of everything from the start which made me feel great on my big day! I will recommend him to anyone and everyone! Thank you Ivan!!
March 22nd, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Brent was absolutely brilliant and would definitely recommend him. He was very responsive in communications before the event, and on the day itself did everything possible to make sure we were happy. The music selection for the party was exactly as planned and he made excellent suggestions for other bits of music throughout the reception time. Definitely recommended!
March 18th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
J.J. made sure my wedding day was absolutly flawless. From the ceremony music, playing live music for cocktail hour, and getting the party started for the reception. On top of everything he did, he wrote the song that my mom and I danced to for our first dance. My mom is the strongest person I have ever met and has done so much for me so I wanted to make sure she knew how blessed I was to share my big day with her. J.J. helped me give my mom one of the most precious gifts she could ever receive. She was overjoyed and the song J.J. wrote for us explained my mother and my relationship perfectly! Thank you so much J.J. for making my wedding so unforgettable!
March 17th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
VERY professional! Geat to work with, easy going, and made sure our idea of how the night would go is what happened!!!
March 16th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Fantastic upfront planning! J.J. was so helpful! DJ Jerry was awesome and he had great communication through the whole process. Not to mention getting my guests up and dancing all night!!! I can’t say enough good things about Essen Entertainment, they helped make my dream wedding a reality!
March 10th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Thank you JJ Essen for an amazing night of entertainment!!! As always you made our event very memorable! I have used JJ Essen for my mom's 60th birthday party in November and my 40th birthday this past Tuesday! Not only does he DJ a great party, but because he is a very talented singer and songwriter. JJ sings a large variety of songs!! We have had so many compliments from so many guests and it provides a unique atmosphere to our party that you would not get with just any DJ.
Furthermore, JJ is very easy and helpful to work with. His website is very thorough which makes the whole process smooth and easy. He is always early to set up and helpful. I don't have to worry about him because he knows exactly what to do no matter where the event is held. He gets in and gets the job done! We are looking forward to booking him for our next event!! :) Thanks again!
March 4th,2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ did a fantastic job!! Of course I think our wedding was a blast, but all of our guests think so too and loved dancing the night away. JJ was great in the planning phase too and even made some suggestions to our timeline that really helped the flow of our reception.
February 26th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was great to work with. Quick to respond to questions and always very helpful. He is good at what he
does and you can tell he truly loves what he does as well. Thank you for the great job JJ!
February 22,2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was wonderful from the very beginning. We had multiple lengthy phone calls from him ahead of our wedding so that he knew exactly what we wanted and he helped guide us through what works best. He made great suggestions that made the entire event flow smoothly and suggested things that we didn't think about that were some of our favorites, like a private song for just the two of us before we left the reception, it was one of our favorite moments of the night. He was also great in emceeing the entire night and playing live music during our cocktail hour. Our guests loved it. Plus having one person to do live music and DJ made everything so much smoother. If you have the chance to book JJ, do so!
February 21, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ is amazing!! He was so helpful with our reception timeline and planning and knew exactly what to do to make things flow seamlessly! On top of that, the music was INCREDIBLE! He knew exactly what songs to play to get people out on the dance floor and kept the party going all night long! We recommend him to anyone and everyone! Thanks so much JJ!
February 18th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Jerry was absolutely amazing!!!! He kept our guests on the dance floor and nobody wanted to leave at the end of the night! Jerry accommodated all of our requests and was completely flexible on timing when we were running behind. One month after the wedding and I'm still hearing compliments on our DJ. Highly recommend - you wont go wrong
February 11th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was great! We had him sing during our dinner and DJ after. All the guests were very impressed.
February 9th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Everything about DJ Ivan was professional, well planned and made our wedding a lot of fun. Not one dull moment during our ceremony or the reception, he knew exactly what to do and took charge if there was confusion. I highly recommend him for any event you may have- corporate, wedding, birthday, school dance, etc. Thank you DJ Ivan for a great experience!!!
February 5th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Jerry was very professional and delighted us with the music, mood , and atmosphere that we desired. He was easy and pleasant to work with and helped make our wedding day memorable and fun!
February 1st, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
We chose JJ Essen as our DJ because of his take charge attitude and are so glad we did! JJ understands the important role the DJ has in keeping the party going and accommodates the party style you want. We received tons of compliments on the music he played and he kept everyone on the dance floor all night. JJ is incredibly easy to work with - always available and easy to communicate with and obviously incredibly knowledgeable on how to turn your wedding into the party you want it to be. (Also, take him up on the offer to play one final song for just the two of you at the end of the night. I wasn't completely sold on it when we started planning, but we are both so glad we did as the entire night just flew by and the last dance with no one else in the room was a great way to end the night!)
January 26th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Brent was incredible. He had a passion for making sure our wedding night went the way we wanted to. He took our vision and made it a reality. He was a true professional to work with. We could not have asked for a better DJ!!!
January 24th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was a phenomenal DJ. Always so friendly and professional each time we talked on the phone or emailed each other. He responds right away and offers suggestions to the many questions you may have about the flow of the evening. He has extensive wedding experience and knows the importance of a wedding timeline. You can tell he takes pride in his job and will do anything for you to make sure you have a fun filled evening. During our cocktail hour he played guitar and sang for our guests; this was just one of the extra perks when hiring JJ as your wedding DJ. Our wedding was a mix of cultures and JJ was right on top of it when it came to playing our Mexican music and mixing it up with some wedding classics and pop. JJ came highly recommended from our wedding planner and we are so glad we chose him. We also went with his photo booth and of course that was also a success. JJ is what we consider a value option, affordable and good quality vendor. Thank you, JJ for an evening where long lasting memories were made.
January 22nd,2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had Brian as our DJ for the wedding and he was great! He made sure that we were dancing the whole night. We had a couple phone calls to make sure I was happy with the playlist. He was your professional. I would highly recommend him
January 20th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Loved working with JJ and his sweet wife, Ilissa as day of coordinator. They both did a fabulous job at our daughters wedding reception! JJ played the guitar and sang during the cocktail hour - such a special touch! He also DJ'd the reception and knew how to keep everything on schedule and running smoothly. We originally wanted to hire a band but I am so glad we went with JJ. It was a perfect day!...To top it off the next weekend went to our best friends son's wedding and guess who the DJ was?And we had no idea we had hired the same DJ. He did an awesome job there too!"
January 17th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Essen Entertainment was so great to work with! J.J. and his DJ’s are awesome and above all, VERY professional!! (Which is very important to me). Would highly recommend to ANYONE!!!
January 14th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
Whenever I have any kind of DJ service request, I always turn to Essen Entertainment. JJ never fails to match me with a great DJ based on the event details and my specific requests. All of the DJ's are incredibly friendly and professional, especially our most recent DJ, DJ Mike. He took all of my requests seriously and wasted no time in getting the party started. One of the easiest people ever to work with. I'd highly recommend him and Essen Entertainment for ANY AND ALL of your entertainment needs!
January 11th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
I enjoyed working with JJ and having him at our wedding! He is so personable and easy to work with! Great emcee skills and really knows the ins and outs of your big day! We also used his lighting and I thought it looked great and added warmth to our venue!
January 6th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
When we hired JJ, I knew that our wedding was in good hands. Not only did he DJ our sisters wedding, so we knew he was a good DJ, but before our event, JJ was always availble by phone and made sure that we felt comfortable with the schedule and song list. On the day of the wedding, he arrived early to set up and was very friendly to everyone. He did everything that he promised and more. Since we did not have a wedding coordinator, JJ MC'd our wedding and controlled the flow. Everything went flawlessly. At one point JJ was even putting silverware our table to make sure that we (the bride and groom) got a chance to eat. Even another vender that was working with him came up to us to tell us that we had hired a top-notch DJ and that they were very impressed. JJ also sang for us during the cocktail hour. I thought that this was a beautiful addition to the atmosphere of the wedding and I love that he offers this service. Overall, we are so glad that we hired JJ and would highly recommend him to others as he really is top-notch.
January 2nd, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was absolutely amazing!!! He was so nice and so helpful through the whole planning process. If I needed anything he responded super quick and he helped a ton! He even helped with a timeline of the whole day. He has great suggestions for music and plays exactly what you want. I let him kinda go with what the guests were dancing to most and he did amazing! Everyone was dancing and having a great time the whole night. I had him sing during the cocktail hour and my guests could not stop bragging about his singing! I was taking pictures so I didn’t get to hear much and I wish I would have been able to! I cannot say enough amazing things about him. If you need a dj JJ is the way to go!!!! He definitely wanted to make sure the night went smooth and that I was okay throughout the night! He even had a fan for if I got too hot! I could brag about him forever! You will not go wrong with JJ!!
December 29th,2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Mike was set up and ready to go when we all arrived and played great music to fit the mood and age of the crowd. As the night went on and the younger crowd remained he gauged his music towards that and it turned into a full on dance party!"
December 21st, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Mike did a great job of responding to messages promptly, ensuring that planning went smoothly throughout the process. He was also very flexible with accommodating music requests from guests. Overall, it was a great night and I would definitely work with him again!"
December 17th, 2018
5/5 stars Verified Review
I'm so glad I hired Brent! My wedding planner never showed up and he was such an immensely huge help with getting me to move on to the next thing and making sure I fit everything I wanted to into the wedding. He didn't even want extra for the role he took on ;D His playlists were on FIRE! I had people ranging from 5-85 at my wedding and they all thoroughly enjoyed the music he played. I would hire him again a million times over. He is the definition of amazing!
December 15th,2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ did an amazing job with our wedding. From our very first phone consultation up until the last second, he was thorough with every detail. He was very transparent in what to expect and how the night would go. All my guest loved how he sang before the ceremony and thought he had a BEAUTFUL voice. His mix of music during the wedding perfect. He listened to what I wanted, and what I DIDN’T want (yes, no country music at a Texas wedding, I know) And even when my guest requested something that I didn’t love he always made sure it was okay with the groom and I first. JJ was very sweet and professional the entire time. I would 100% suggest him to anyone looking for a DJ. Thanks JJ!
December 12th, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Ivan was amazing! Not only did he have to drive 8 hrs to set up, but the dance floor rocked and the up lighting he provided really added a wonderful ambiance to our reception. Ivan went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a great time out on the dance floor; including the kids! The services of Essen Entertainment are amazing!
December 9th, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was amazing! He totally pulled through for us! Our wedding was so much fun and we had a wonderful time dancing the night away! He totally helped make the night less stressful and handled everything that was required of him professionally and efficiently! With everything I needed to do that day it was a blessing to not have to worry about entertainment! I would totally recommend him to anyone! Thank you so much for your services on such an important day for us!
November 29th, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
Really liked working with Brent, he was very sweet and easy going. Prior to hiring him, I was very worried about hiring a dj for a mixed wedding as my family is very traditional mexican and my husband is caucasian. Needless to say, he assuaded all my worries and I received a number of compliments from my guests saying they loved the music from both sides of the family!
November 28th, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ is the Best in the business!! Book Essen Entertainment Immediately!! He personally took everything the Bride & Groom wanted for the music at their wedding and turned it into a magical night of celebration. The dance floor was packed all night and he kept the party moving on schedule! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You JJ for the best night of music I have ever heard at a wedding!!!
November 25th 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
There is so much that I want to say if only I could find the words to express how much we absolutely enjoyed J.J. and everything that he did! J.J. made our daughters night everything she wanted and more and I could not be more grateful for him! Everything was perfect and spot on! He made it so much fun now I wish I had another party to plan needed a DJ! I will always recommend Essen Entertainment as our number one to anybody and everybody that we know! Thank you again from the bottom my heart for making my daughters day such a successful, exciting and over-the-top happy one!
November 17th, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had Jerry as the DJ for our wedding, and he did a wonderful job! He worked with the other vendors well to make sure everything ran smoothly, and was able to adapt to the last minute schedule changes we ended up having throughout the night. He played a great mix of music that got everyone dancing, making sure to pass any strange requests by us before they were played and was professional to all he encountered. Before the wedding, we had filled out a form with all of our song/genre/event requests, and the week of the wedding, I had a phone call with Jerry where he ran through all the details of the wedding so that everything would be perfect for the day of. Thanks Essen Entertainment for making our wedding day amazing!
November 13th,2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
Words can’t express how amazing and wonderful JJ truly is!!! He was super helpful with anything we needed, was on top of the timeline (kept us in order ;)) which was really helpful for Brian & I!! He played amazing music and just had the party going all evening!! Also my parents loved ya too!!
Thank you JJ for all your hard work!! You made our night extra special!! Looking forward to working with again in the future!! You will definitely be my go to DJ for any events!!
November 7th 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
Mike did an AMAZING job. When the dancing started, it didn't stop until the lights went on at the end of the evening. Thanks for making the party everything I wanted it to be. Will definitely use you all again if I ever need a DJ in the future.
October 24th, 2017
5/5 stars Wedding Verified Review
Don't look any further - go with JJ! He kept the dance floor full until 3 am! He is responsive, pays attentive to detail, and is one of the best MC's I've seen. From day 1 he was personable, knowledgeable, energetic and supportive. He helped us incorporate important cultural aspects into our reception that meant a lot to my husbands family and were exciting and enjoyable for my family as well. We HIGHLY recommend Essen Entertainment for your special event!
October 17th, 2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
J.J did an amazing job. Was very personable and accommodating to us. He played what we asked and then threw in some fun songs to get everyone dancing. Best Party I have ever been too.
October 16th, 2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
JJ performed our wedding on 9/22/17 and did such an amazing job! I had several guests come to me and say they loved the music and my DJ. He gave us exactly what we wanted and even offered us some pointers that improved our itinerary for the night. On a funny side note : I was so hot from dancing at one point that I went to the corner so my bustle could be fixed; I looked up to see where the air was coming from and there was JJ - holding a fan in my direction!! So funny =D Choosing a DJ was difficult at first, but JJ was a confident, straight forward professional. You won't be disappointed, he won't let you down... book him now!
September 26th, 2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
We had DJ Brian for our reception and he could not have been more wonderful!! My wedding was the weekend after Harvey hit Houston and he was in contact the whole time keeping me updated!! With the tragedy of the flood, his skills were exactly what we needed and had everyone on the dance floor having so much fun! JJ was always available and super easy to work with. I would highly recommend their services to anyone who needs a DJ!
September 21st, 2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
First of all, I wanted to say to anyone who is debating on which DJ to use, please take the time to contact JJ to discuss your needs. Your mind will truly be made up after your conversation with him, that you have found exactly what you are looking for. When I was looking for vendors for everything that I needed – dress, venue, cake, flowers, DJ, caterer, photographer/videographer…it was quite overwhelming for all the offerings provided. I was also dependent on reviews to help me decipher based on what others had experienced during their dealings and interactions with the vendors. And, these helped me to set vendors apart for who were the cream of the crop versus vendors in which I may be concerned about using on a special day. After speaking with JJ I knew that I didn’t want to go with any other DJ, and had my heart set. He is a very genuine, helpful, professional that is great at what he does. He handles situations on his toes, quickly adapts to make anyone feel at peace with their decision, and will make sure you feel at ease. My MC of the night did a great job making that happen with the special ceremony music and his announcing that was on point. I am truly grateful of that, and for how everything was handled post wedding to discuss the evening’s events too. Please take the time to read my experience, as I know you will have a positive feeling as well!
September 19th, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
Brent was awesome! So much fun & professional! I loved that he had us fill out a wedding worksheet that let us decide what we wanted played and when we wanted it played! He was right on cue the entire time and faded songs out and into the next perfectly! I was really impressed that Brent throughout the wedding continued to come up to my Husband and I to make sure we were happy with the music and lights, which of course we were happy each time!
September 12th, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
J.J. was very professional and kind. He adapted quickly to the Hispanic culture and played music to our liking. He has a radio voice that grabs your attention and his playing the acoustic (live performance)was amazing! All in all It was excellence at its finest.
September 10th, 2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
JJ did a spectacular job as our wedding DJ and emcee! As soon as I found him online he made it a point to get into contact with us to determine what our expectations were of him and let us know what he could offer us. He asked for a list of music from us and played every single song we wanted and threw in some others that we didn't even know we wanted. When someone requested a song from the musical Hamilton, he made that happen on the fly and everyone loved it. JJ truly cares about your wedding and is there to make your day as special as possible. My husband and I couldn't be more thankful for him and his work!
September 1st, 2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
First of all, this is without a doubt the easiest review I will write!!! It's safe to say that our wedding would definitely not have been as fun had it not been for JJ! He really knows what he's doing - he made sure the night ran smoothly and had everyone out on the dance floor! Several guests commented throughout the night that he was absolutely awesome. We also booked our photobooth through him which was a huge hit as well!!! JJ and his team were fun and easy to work with in the days and weeks leading up to the event - he kept us on track with when we needed to get our song lists and itinerary to him and made a number of great suggestions to make the night flawless. He is so passionate about
what he does and it really shows! I 100% recommend JJ to anyone looking for an amazing wedding DJ.
August 21st, 2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
JJ was AMAZING! Not only is he wonderful at gauging the room to determine song choices, but is incredibly knowledgable at his job and is great at keeping the reception to a timeline. He is a great singer and even better DJ and the photobooth ran so smoothly and the guests loved it!
August 15th, 2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
When our first DJ cancelled on us, we booked Essen Entertainment and this turned out to be a blessing in disguise. We were very pleased with JJ's services on our wedding day. From the get-go, JJ called us up and was not only professional and enthusiastic about our wedding and making sure everything was exactly how we wanted it, he was also one of our only vendors who truly made us feel excited and special about our wedding because he was excited about it himself. He called us months in advance to iron out the details, send us a song list to help us decide what to play at the reception, and to give us a general idea of how he typically ran the program of the reception itself and give us a sense of who he was as a person. He did an excellent job day of getting set up on time and making sure everything was to our liking, and when it came time to dance he was an excellent DJ and kept folks on the floor all night. Professional, kind, and fun to work with (and dance to,) if you are considering Essen Entertainment for your event, you will not be disappointed!
August 9th, 2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
We were really happy to have Jason (Essen Entertainment) as our wedding DJ. He stepped up to the plate with everything that we asked of him and more: pronouncing the names of my Vietnamese family members during the reception introduction, mentioning a loved one who passed away recently respectfully without making it sound like a eulogy, etc… He even got the non-dancing guests to the dance floor. We received a lot of compliments for our DJ selection from our wedding guests.
August 6th,2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
Great choice! I was having a hard time finding someone comfortable with tejano and man did he deliver. Some many people asked how we found him. The music was talked about a lot and he was on top of everything. You will not regret going with Ivan!!!
August 4th, 2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
JJ was the favorite vendor at my wedding! Every guest has commented on what a great job he did on the best day of my life. He somehow catered to our elderly guests as well as fulfilling my request of a "dance party" on the floor because that is what I requested for myself and my younger friends. As the night went on, he was able to accommodate to our schedule changed and even extending my reception 30 minutes longer on the spot! His live music during the ceremony and cocktail hour made the event that must more personable and special. While I was taking pictures, I mentioned I heard him playing my favorite song live. He said he remembered me saying it was my favorite song and turned the volume up louder so I could hear it! It broke the ice and made the picture taking process more enjoyable after the ceremony. Most professional and talented DJ I have ever worked with. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone! He was also my grandmother's favorite part of the wedding and she can be hard to please. :)
August 1st, 2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
DJ Jason of Essen Entertainment was our DJ at our Daughter's Wedding on July 8, 2017 at the Sweetwater Country Club in Sugar Land, Texas. Jason was very professional; he was a thoughtful Master of Ceremony making introductions for the Wedding Party, introducing speakers, and toastmakers and playing fun music that made for a great party. He even played a special request for Mot The Hopple's "All the Young Dudes"
July 25th, 2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
J.J. Essen exceeded our expectations at our daughter's beautiful wedding! We planned for an entire year, & J.J. was always professional & quick to return calls, emails, and/or texts. We naturally wanted to give our daughter the wedding of her dreams, & J.J. lived up to what he said he would do. Everyone keeps telling us how amazed they are our DJ was so entertaining that once the dance floor was open, it was full for the rest of the evening. He certainly had great energy up kept the party atmosphere going during the reception. Not only that, he is a marvelous performer on his own! During the ceremony, he sang beautifully, with an acoustic guitar, & was the only music we used. What a talented entertainer! We couldn't have been more pleased. He arrived early, sat up quickly, & was one of the last to leave. This guy is the real deal. Look no further for your wedding music for your ceremony or reception. He can play your favorite songs or perform them with his own guitar. We can't think of anything he could have done to make the wedding more enjoyable!
July 21, 2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
We were lucky enough to have J.J. as our wedding DJ and he seriously was the glue that held everything together! From the very first phone call we had, I could tell he knew what he was doing and he helped walk me though all aspects of our wedding day - even things that weren't related to music. He assisted with creating our day-of timeline and making sure that I had thought through all different types of entrances, etc (a lot of things I hadn't thought of prior to!). On the day of our wedding he was so good at reading our crowd that people were on the dance floor the ENTIRE reception! He also did all of our ceremony music and worked with our day-of coordinator to make sure all of the timing for various entrances was perfect. We loved every minute of it and couldn't have done it without him.
July 17th,2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
Not only did JJ DJ for our wedding, but I had him write our wedding song, which was my gift to my groom. He did an amazing job with everything! He took requests from my guests for songs and played them. He kept up with the energy level of my guests and gauged things perfectly. By the end of the night he got everyone up and dancing!
When he wrote our song, he made adjustments as I requested them. It it was amazing how he intuitively seemed to get the message I wanted to share with him in our song! I have recommended him 1,000 times to have people hire him for creating special songs for their loved one.
July 4th,2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
OMG Essen and his team! JJ was amazing from the moment we contacted him. We didn't have JJ in our wedding, but we were maybe even luckier of having Brian, who not only did an AMAZING job with the music and the party but also helped the catering and wedding coordinator to set up and make the dream come true. I think proactivity is all you need for your wedding to be perfect, and with these guys, you will have it!It was a hard party to have, since we had good-for-party peeps from all over the world and mostly music needs from Chile and USA. Brian did a great job mixing up and always having someone on the dance floor. Also had all the classics to celebrate the favorite songs of our most remembered ones. Thank you so much for such a wonderful night! We were very lucky to have you
June 26th, 2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
JJ was absolutely amazing! He worked with us throughout the whole process. He worked with us with our timeline and communicated between all the different coordinators in order to help us have a smoother wedding day. He was very prepared, professional, and easy-going! He knew how to gauge the mood of the dance floor and play the appropriate song at the perfect time! He was incredibly flexible and I could not recommend him more! We loved him and we guarantee that you will too!
June 25th, 2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
I just recently had Brian Ring DJ our wedding. 6 months prior he had done my sister's wedding and I could not be more thrilled with everything! He was so incredible with the music and knew exactly what to play and when to keep the party going! We had everyone on their feet! Brian was so accommodating and flexible with our schedule He even stopped to make sure we had a full glass of champagne :) J.J. I spoke with initially and he was fantastic and so helpful! I was very nervous and worried about how to plan the flow of the evening. J.J. took time to talk me through how the evening was going to go and assured me that they would take care of it and they did! I highly recommend Essen Entertainment for your wedding!!
June 25th, 2017
5/5 stars PROM DJ Verified Review
Jason, with Essen Entertainment is a phenomenal DJ! I was in charge of the Angleton High School prom this year. We decided to branch out and try a new DJ. I am so glad that we decided to go with Essen Entertainment; our whole experience with Essen Entertainment was outstanding. Their customer service is incredible, everyone we worked with was professional and friendly, communication with JJ was on point.Jason, our DJ, took our playlist and tweaked it as he read the crowd and helped the evening flow. I highly recommend this company and Jason for any events you are planning.
June 24th,2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
We had a great experience working with JJ from the very first email to our wedding night. He always responded quickly and gave great suggestions while still giving us the final say-so. Wedding night he was awesome! He was always on cue and ran the night like a true professional. Probably my favorite thing was that he read the night and the crowd perfectly. He was low key when he needed to be but got the party going and kept it fun througout! When it was time for the bouquet toss my wife asked, “I wonder where my bouquet is”…JJ must have read her mind because he had it and called out immediately. The timing was perfect and we loved it! Bottom line, if you want to work with a great guy that is going to make sure your night is unforgettable, go with JJ.
June 18th,2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
We were looking all over for a quality service that wasn't going to break the bank. Essen Entertainment is the answer.. you can stop your hunt here. My wife and I had Brian Ring do our wedding, and the guy absolutely crushed it! Showed up early, made sure everything was ready to go with plenty of time before the ceremony started, and was one step ahead of the entire night. I can not say enough great things about our experience with Brian. We gave him a list of some songs we wanted, then he knew our taste and played what he thought we would like and he delivered. He kept the dancing crowd engaged all night, and helped create a night we will never forget. Again, cant say enough positive things about this company and Brian Ring. PS he just did my sister in-laws wedding, and boom crushed it again, just saying
June 15th,2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
Just have to say JJ did a tremendous job for our wedding. He wrote a song for my wife and I, it turned out to be amazing. Walked through everything and was very detailed orientated. I would highly recommend him to anybody that needs a do for your wedding. He will not disappoint.
June 9th, 2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
J.J. Essen is nothing short of incredible and I can't recommend him enough as a D.J. AND as a live performer. From the get go, I felt completely at ease with my choice for entertainment and that feeling never wavered. From the get go, J.J. walked me through the planning process and even invited my then-fiancée and me to see him perform live at the H.O.B. so we could get a better idea of how he performed as a musician in addition to him being a D.J. You get your money's worth and more from J.J. - he "d.j.'ed " the ceremony, performed live during our cocktail hour and "d.j.'ed" again throughout the reception and I got so many compliments from our guests following the big night. We had guests dancing that we never expected and we had guests coming to us afterwards gushing about how they were able to get their spouses on the dance floor for the first time in 20+ years!
The entire night was beautiful but being able to hear music now and still get emotional makes me so happy. J.J. put together the most beautiful soundtrack to what's been the most beautiful and memorable night of my life. Thank you so much!
June 5th, 2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
J.J. Essen did an amazing job as our wedding DJ and even helped out on the organizational/coordinating role as well! He called multiple times to go over timelines and suggest improvements that were much appreciated since he knew I was doing everything all by myself! He also performed live during cocktail hour and before the ceremony, which the guests absolutely loved! I wasn't the most organized, so I didn't ask him to learn a new song for the wedding ceremony until less than a week before the date. J.J. was totally understanding, though, and did a fantastic job in his performance, even calling me ahead to give me a sample of what he had worked up a few days before the wedding to make sure it was the sound I was looking for. Throughout the ceremony, he worked with the photographer, maid of honor, and best man so well that I didn't have to worry about anything! As an MC, he was very clear and the guests always knew what was going on, so we had all the guests where they needed to be at all times for things like the cake cutting and send off.
June 5th, 2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
Brian and Essen Entertainment did an amazing job at our wedding! It couldn't have gone more perfect. He made sure the sound was just right. Had everything together. Called us 2+ times weeks in advance to make sure he had all the information to make it the best night possible. I can't say enough good things about them! If you're wanting someone to make sure y'all have a good time that night, definitely consider them!!
May 21, 2017
5/5 stars Wedding DJ Verified Review
We used Essen Entertainment for our wedding day and could not be happier. JJ Essen was easy to contact, very responsive, and made our day so much fun! I had no idea where to start when I thought about music at our wedding and became pretty overwhelmed. When I reached out to JJ, he quickly reassured me that they, him and DJ Brian, had everything under control and he was right! They sent me a list that my husband and I could go through and pick songs were liked and disliked. DJ Brain followed up to review the songs and then continued to follow up to make sure we were comfortable with everything. This type of service is rare to find and that is why I HIGHLY recommend Essen Entertainment!
May 19th, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ Essen did an awesome job, showed up early and was prepared the entire night for our wedding on May 6th. He helped us out on mixing songs for our first dance and entrance music without any problems. He was our MC and our DJ and kept everyone informed and our guest complimented us on our DJ choice. He even pushed me to perform my poem to my bride even when I was getting cold feet lol. Would definitely recommend Essen Entertainment for your DJ needs, thanks again JJ!
May 18th, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
Yes!!! I would ABSOLUTELY hire Essen Entertainment again!!! You invest so much into your wedding, and to be honest, it comes down to having an amazing DJ to keep the party of your reception alive! DJ Alex did just that!!! He played the perfect mix during dinner, and got the party going and KEPT people out on the dance floor during our reception!!! It was such a fun wedding and we are so thankful to have hired DJ Alex (through Essen Entertainment)! During the booking process JJ was great to work with! Very responsive, professional and helped to answer all of our questions on the "role" of a DJ/MC. ...Wish we could hit "replay" on the night!
May 16th, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
Brian with Essen Entertainment was absolutely amazing and made my wedding so much fun! He got the whole wedding party hyped before our grand entrance and kept the energy going all night long. He kept to our schedule and played the best music! If you want a great dj and photo booth that is at a reasonable cost , you have to go with Essen Entertainment :)
April 25th, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
Hiring JJ to be our master of ceremonies was probably one of the best decisions we could have made. He kept the party flowing and was instrumental in making our special day a success! He really did run the show, and made sure our guests were having an amazing time. For a while my husband and I debated if we should have a live band or a DJ, but JJ was the perfect mix. We had him play live during cocktail hour, which all of our guests raved about, then he DJed the reception. He even played guitar and sang a song for my husband and I as we were doing our first look. It honestly made the moment even more special. He is a great guy, with an awesome personality and a knack for doing what he does. You won’t regret hiring him!
April 23, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was irreplaceable at our wedding!! He made an itinerary for us which took a lot of pressure off me when trying to plan it all out and helped me get organized. Then when the big day came and we had the hiccup of the Groom's mother being extremely late he was the one who not only reassured me it would all be okay but also helped me get everyone back on track. He was very communicative and let me email/text/call him way more times than any sane person would have. He felt out our group's mood and when I told him I trusted him to pick the music he did not disappoint. We had people drenched in sweat from dancing so much and just having a good time. I was starting to overheat when JJ pulled me aside and showed me the fan he set up for me to use so I could still be a part of everything while cooling down. Honestly I could keep going on and on about how amazing he made everything for us. I can't express not only how much we appreciated him being so awesome but also how much we recommend him. There are many DJ/Entertainers out there but few would have gone to the lengths he did to make us happy. Thank you JJ, Steven and I wish so many good things for you! :)
April 14, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ is an incredibly talented musician. He's professional, dependable and delivers a great performance! JJ has been the featured entertainer and DJ for our fundraising event for 4 years in a row and we've booked him for year 5!!
April 12, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had chosen JJ to DJ our wedding based off reviews we read. The reviews don't even do him justice, he is above and beyond just a DJ! He was such a pleasure to work with, very professional but also got our sense of humor and had fun with it. Leading up to the wedding he was in constant contact when need be and so easy to work with. He offers so much more than DJing services, we also used his photo booth service which our guests loved and the his staff was amazing! During the wedding he played everything we wanted to hear, even when it was ridiculous, and he went with the flow of the party making changes when need be. I can't say enough great things, we would work with him again in a heart beat and I highly recommend him for any event!!
April 9th,2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
We were so amazed how JJ got every single guest up out of there seats & to the dance floor all night long! We even enjoyed ourselves all evening! JJ always turned to us & kept us in the conversation for how we wanted everything to turn out, we felt very comfortable with decisions & input on planning the itinerary of the evening. Awesome, fun, attentive DJ!
April 4, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
I hired JJ for a specific idea I had, that idea fell through by no fault of thiers and DJ Ivan was totally adaptable. DJ ivan made my wedding the event of the century. We had some last minute additions and he willingly accomadated. He went FAR ABOVE and beyond what was expected and my wife and I couldn't be more thankful!!
April 2, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was very professional throughout the whole planning process, wedding, and after. He was always easy to contact, has a great singing voice, wrote us a great song, and was able to read the mood of the evening and adjust songs he played accordingly. And he played the perfect mix of music based on our eclectic tastes! If you are looking for a DJ, JJ is the way to go!
March 26,2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
We were very pleased with the DJ services at the reception along with the singer during our cocktail hour. The photo booth was a hit as well! We got the complete package with Essen Entertainment and highly recommend this vendor.
March 21, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
Awesome DJ!
March 17, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
Great DJ! Ivan with Essen Entertainment recently DJ'd at my wedding and the entire night he had people out on the dance floor. He had a great mix of music and he was very professional! Look no further for a great company and DJ
March 7th, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
Great Flexibility
We got Brian Ring as our DJ through Essen Entertainment. He was great, he was flexible when the crowd decided they didn't like what we had selected, he worked with our photographer and was very helpful when we had to make changes to the timeline. Great voice perfect announcements.
February 21, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
I am a wedding coordinator and have worked with many djs. JJ is the best! He is great to work with,very attentive to what the bride and groom want and reads the crowd so well, which keeps people on the dance floor. The weddings that I've seen him do have been some of the funniest I've ever been to. I highly recommend him!
February 20, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
Great Job, Highly Recommend!
Great Music, prompt and very polite. Did everything we could possibly want. Everyone danced all night long and had a blast. Thanks so much. Will definitely use again for our next event.
February 20, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was incredible! He made our day and night come together with his amazing work. He knows how to read the crowd and keep the party going. I highly recommend him. He is easy to reach via phone or email and readily available to discuss the event. He is professional and if I have any friends in need of a DJ, I am sending them his way. Thanks!!
February 19, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
I could not of asked for better service or experience then I received with working with Essen Entertainment. From the very beginning and from my very first phone call with JJ, I knew that this was the company for me. He was able to walk me through every aspect of my wedding and make me feel so much more comfortable about my big day. His musician and DJ skills are top notch. He has one the best voices I've ever heard also! I really don't know where we would be without him. If you are questioning whether you should book Essen Entertainment for any event, let me save you the time now and book them NOW!
February 16, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
Hello All!! I HIGHLY recommend JJ Essen for your next event! He was our DJ/Musician for our recent wedding and I couldn’t of been more pleased! He helped make our wedding a day to remember and we all had a blast! He is kind, personable, very good at keeping in touch, being available prior to your event if needed, and keeping your big day on track! I was so impressed when I first booked him he had a list of top wedding songs, a rough draft of how the day will go (you can modify of course) but it was so helpful because I was so lost at the beginning of my wedding planning and I felt he was almost like a mini coordinator! He is so organized and I love how he kept everyone on the dance floor! He even went above and beyond for my big day when people started arriving a lil over an hr early to our reception: 1) he was already there very early setting up and 2) he started to play as soon as he notice people arrived early (we didn’t even have to ask) which was way before our agreed time and we were so thankful! During dinner we used his service to play live and that was a huge hit and our guests were so impressed! Just when you think he can’t be any better than what you hear on the internet of him singing…well it does! He was AMAZING live!! Not only did me and my husband have a great time but our guests raved about him and trying to figure out where we found him! Our close friends getting married this upcoming March 2017 were ready to get rid of there current DJ and book JJ on the spot but he was already booked of course so I highly recommend not just for JJ but any vendor book EARLY if you want to get the vendors you want. Absolutely zero complaints, you will not be sorry you booked with JJ!
February 1, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
J.J was such a blessing at our wedding and the guests loved how engaging he was! We were told it was one of the most fun weddings most people had ever been to. He was so professional and fun that my sister is using him for her wedding next year also so that tells you how good he was!!
January 31, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was absolutely perfect for our wedding. We just wanted someone to be able to run the music, and announce when things were happening during the wedding. He was never in the way or bothering us, and when we needed him he was there to fix any problem that came up. He didn't try to be the 'super hip dj' by mixing up songs in ridiculous ways, he just played good music that everyone enjoyed, while still incorporating our must-have songs. I am SO thankful we found him for our wedding, and I'm telling you, this is the guy you should get for yours!
January 28,2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was super awesome to work with, he helped me through the entire wedding process and was there to help with whatever questions I had. He was not only super sweet but his voice is amazing! Great person, so glad that I chose him as our DJ and ceremony/reception singer!
January 22,2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was an absolute pleasure to work with and cannot recommend him enough. Being a former DJ, I had very high expectations for my wedding and JJ delivered. He was extremely professional throughout the entire process and quite frankly made it stress free. On top of being a great DJ, he is a fantastic singer/songwriter. He played an amazing acoustic set during the cocktail hour and kept the dance floor packed all night long during the actual reception. I will 100% use JJ again in the future.
January 4, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
J.J. Essen Best Decision We Made!
My daughter had her wedding December 31st, 2016 at The Carriage House in Conroe and we are so thrilled we found J.J. Essen before any other DJ to help celebrate and bring in the New Year! J.J. is a professional for SURE! He knows how to work the crowd and get the party started and he knows how to end a party which was with a BANG! He was very kind! Also we had asked him to sing/ perform for one hour during dinner and it was the best decision we made! He was perfect, the crowd enjoyed him especially the bride and groom as well as their parents. J.J. sang beautifully plus the guitar! It was great to have live singing entertainment! Our crowd loved him and we had a couple of people already asking about his schedule for their wedding in 2017! Thank you J.J. Essen for a wonderful wedding reception! It was perfect! Happy New Year! Rebecca Garza
January 3, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
Professional, experienced, kind and talented - best DJ choice we could have made!
Entertainment is the key to any fun event - and having JJ as our wedding DJ was the best choice we could have made! He played live music during the cocktail, helped the evening flow smoothly from start to finish, and kept our guests dancing until the very last song. He was extremely professional and efficient, guiding me through everything I needed to know before and during the wedding and helping to ensure that we kept the energy and fun going throughout the reception. I must say that having such an experienced and helpful DJ is a huge relief, as it allowed us to truly enjoy our reception, without having to worry about any entertainment details. I HIGHLY recommend JJ as a DJ and the live music is a total bonus!!
Jennifer D. on January 2, 2017
5/5 stars Verified Review
No complaints....great job.
Will be using him again at future events.
December 21, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
Five Star Service
Incredible job with the set-up. The music selections were fantastic and everyone had a great time. We had more people stay later than any other party we've had before. Our dance floor was also very full all night long. Highly recommended and we will definitely be looking to use his services again. Outstanding job.
December 19, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
Best day ever!!!
We had Essen entertainment as our DJ for our wedding reception and oh my goodness I don't have enough great things to say about him!! He responded to emails very quickly and was able to answer all of my questions in a timely manner. We booked him a little over a year in advance and even with that far out he communicated with me regularly to make sure everything was ok! We also rented the photo booth and our name in lights for the reception too. Everything was amazing. The music was awesome and it made everyone want to stay on the dance floor the whole time. He made a timeline for the entire evening and made sure we stuck to the timeline. To say that we had the best time would be an understatement. Everyone had a blast!!! The music was a great mixture, the photo booth was a hit and I couldn't have asked for a.better person to work with. He made wedding planning a little less stressful!! I highly recommend this company if you are looking for an amazing and affordable DJ.
December 19, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
Dental School Winter Formal
JJ really knows how to run a party! Prior to our event he was quick to respond to all of my questions, and showed up with plenty of time to get settled and all the equipment situated. During the party he was attentive and took song requests throughout the night. He was able to warm our crowd up and had everyone on the dance floor. Multiple people came up to me and said it was the best DJ we've ever had at our end of the year winter party. JJ's all inclusive package was perfect, with great lighting and the opportunity to make announcements throughout the night. Book JJ Essen for your event! I promise you won't be disappointed.
Event: End of the year dental winter party (Basically 4 hours of dancing and alcohol)
Age group: 22-30
Size: 300 people
December 15, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
Perfect DJ!!
Omg! Where to start!
First off he is AMAZING!!!!!
He has helped me from the first phone call!
He went over some things with me (before I even chose him as our dj) that stuck with me the entire planning of the wedding. He helped me realize what people enjoy about weddings and what MY priorities were.
He was there to help me though out the entire wedding process! He was always prompt, I was so expressed!
The best part was the day of the wedding.
When I actually got to meet him in person.
He was so easy to talk to and be around! He some how managed to instantly make me feel like he was part of the family and yet stay very professional!
He was fun, kind, and honestly more help then anyone I worked with!
I didn't have a wedding planner, and honestly I didn't need one. He helped direct the entire wedding!!!
There are not enought words to explain how awesome he is! However, I am extremely grateful for all he did for us!
December 2, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
👍🏻
Great service! I recommend ask for Brian Ring! Everyone had fun.
November 16, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
The best darn DJ there is!
Essen Entertainment was definitely the right choice when it came down to choosing a DJ for my wedding. JJ was a pleasure to work with, professional, has a great sense of humor, is very thorough, and the best darn DJ there is! If you are on the fence about hiring a DJ or entertainment company, Essen Entertainment is definitely the way to go! You will not regret it.
November 16, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
There are no other DJs like this one!!!
JJ rocked our wedding like a champ. We didn't have a traditional wedding and he guided us through with expert advice. He also let us have our say in song choice and arranged the music perfectly. Only hire JJ if you want to be impressed with every interaction.
November 16, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
Amazing performance!
JJ did an amazing job at our corporate party. He provided DJ service, as well as live singing, for 4 hours. He was very efficient with his set-up and tear-down. I would highly recommend him for any event!
November 16, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
PERFECT!!!
JJ Was very professional and entertaining. Would definitely use him again. He has a GREAT voice and huge choice of songs!!!
November 7, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
Look no further for a DJ - this is your guy!!!
JJ was amazing! Our wedding was an absolute hit in large part to him! He kept the party going and people on the dance floor. He was very organized and kept everything on time. His itinerary at the beginning of wedding planning helped shape our wedding. He was super helpful and easy going. He even took my idea of a "selfie" dance and ran with it - it was SUPER successful and SO much fun!
The flow of the wedding and different aspects of the night went smoothly in his hands. I highly, highly recommend him! Thanks again for everything - you were amazing!!
November 1, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
If you’re reading through JJ’s reviews debating whether or not to book him for your event, let me save you some time and tell you BOOK NOW.
November 1st, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was the DJ and MC at our wedding on 29OCT in Austin. He also performed an acoustic set during our happy hour and provided all the lighting services for our ceremony. To say that JJ did a great job is an understatement. Prior to the wedding JJ was very timely with all correspondence and called to walk through the itinerary of our wedding. A week prior to the big day we provided JJ a list of songs we wanted to hear and told him to go with the vibe/flow of the crowd for the remainder of the night. JJ didn’t disappoint, he kept the crowd dancing ALL NIGHT LONG. JJ’s acoustic set during our happy hour was a huge hit with all of our guests. He knows tons of songs. He accommodated all of our requests with ease. JJ is a one-man entertainment machine. Book with ease, JJ will be one vendor you won’t have to worry about.
October 31, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ Essen Provided Peace of Mind for my Son's Wedding
JJ Essen was very professional throughout the entire process, and because he had so much prior experience, he was invaluable at helping us with not only the music selection, but also a timeline, schedule of events, games, announcements and so much more. I was very happy with the hiring off JJ Essen and his company and highly recommend him for anyone requiring this type of service for their wedding, party, etc.
October 19, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was FANTASTIC
JJ did a fantastic job at our wedding. From the start, he was easy to get a hold of and we had great communication about what we wanted. JJ did the music for our ceremony, sang acoustically for our cocktail hour, and DJ'd the reception. We had great reviews from our guests about his singing and we could hear him while we were whisked away to take more pictures. He sounded fantastic! I would hire JJ again in a heartbeat and would recommend him to any of my family and friends. He is very professional.
October 13, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
Awesome Entertainment!
I was absolutely blown away by Essen Entertainment at our wedding. JJ is so easy to work with and will bend over backwards for you. We had him play acoustically for before our ceremony, during our ceremony, and at the cocktail hour. He even learned a song especially for the wedding party processional that we requested. He is so talented! He also wrote an original song for us to dance to at the wedding. Definitely a must! My fiancé hadn't heard it before the wedding so it made for a very special moment. JJ was great at reading the crowd on the dance floor during the reception. I had so many compliments about the music and how full the dance floor was all night long. JJ pays great attention to detail and sent us a detailed itinerary for our event. He was great at making sure everything moved along just as planned. Definitely consider Essen Entertainment for your next event! You won't be disappointed!
October 10, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
Amazing, Professional and Highly Recommended!
JJ Essen was amazing! He was the DJ for our nonprofit's annual fundraising celebration for 250 people. He was professional, timely and flexible. He had lots of gear readily available and made sure to arrive early to set up and guarantee the best possible night for our guests. We highly recommend DJ and will use him from now on for our events! He is so well-prepared and easy to work with- he will certainly make your event one to remember!
October 10, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
Amazing experience and service!
JJ Essen was amazing! He was the DJ for our nonprofit's annual fundraising celebration for 250 people. He was professional, timely and flexible. He had lots of gear readily available and made sure to arrive early to set up and guarantee the best possible night for our guests. We highly recommend DJ and will use him from now on for our events! He is so well-prepared and easy to work with- he will certainly make your event one to remember!
October 10, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
Absolute perfection!
Essen Entertainment paired us with DJ Brian Ring for our wedding and we could not possibly put into words how satisfied and thankful we are for choosing Essen. Brian was more than accommodating to our requests and ran the entire evening beautifully. If you're looking for a wedding DJ there is not better choice!
October 9, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
Best Wedding DJ
DJ JJ was amazing. He played all of our favorites and the dance floor was never empty. He is a fantastic DJ and just a great guy. He kept everything smooth and transitioned well at the venue.
September 27, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ ESSEN IS THE MAN
JJ Essen is without a doubt a professional and exceptional DJ. While my bride and I were out taking pictures my guests were in the reception hall in need of entertainment, according to my Uncle Sergio and many other guests JJ Essen kept it lively, fun and upbeat! This was very important to me because my guest's experience was big priority for me and I felt bad leaving them, but JJ stepped up like a true professsional. In addition to rising to the occasion JJ is a phenomenal communicator and 100% available for you, he is absolutely available to return calls, texts and emails this was one the best things about him you wont have to worry about getting a hold of JJ he is here to serve you! Another thing that he completely aced was our special custom song, we didn't have it ready when he asked in fact my bride and I were way late in giving it to him but he picked it up perfectly and had it ready, everything turned out great! I can honestly say that I did not have to worry for a second about my DJ throughout the entire wedding process. If I had to do it all over again I would absolutely pick JJ, I have three other friends who are getting married and I have already told them to book JJ Essen for their DJ. He was also very chill and flexible with payment plans, we paid half upfront and the rest 2 wks before wedding, it was a non issue JJ Essen is a stand up guy. You will not regret booking him for your occasion. Also if you have a specific culture music mix you need for your unique family like I did, JJ will take care of that also just provide him with a list. If you have speeches to do he will announce it formally, he really takes care of all of that. It was evident throughout the wedding that his personal mission was to ensure that everyone was having a good time and we are very thankful for it. Thank you JJ for making our wedding fantastic and going out of your way to serve our requests and needs, you are a great DJ
September 16, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
Awesome DJ and Live Music performer!
JJ helped make our wedding day special by walking us through his involvement in the event as a DJ and Live Music performer. He offered ideas for ways to get our friends and family dancing and helped out with ceremony audio, announcing cake cutting, toasts, and special photo ops. We loved working with JJ and got lots of compliments on the good music and fun party! I would hire JJ again for another event in a heartbeat.
September 12, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ could not have been more professional. On time, tasteful low key set up and so adaptable to the desires of our daughter at her wedding reception.
He has a wonderful personality and it was a joy to have him as a major part of our celebration
August 14, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was excellent to work with - super responsive, on-time, and a genuinely nice guy. We received a ton of compliments after our wedding about how great the music was. He knew how to read the crowd to keep the dance party going. The suggested playlist he provided made creating a playlist super easy and took a lot of that stress off of us leading up to the wedding. Look no further and book him if you can!
August 9, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
FANTASTIC!!! I cannot say enough about how amazing JJ was. He was super easy to work with and really kept the reception dance floor going. He doesn't just sit behind a booth and play music, he really interacts with the crowd. My now husband had a few special requests and JJ happily assisted with them. We decided (a little last minute) to have JJ sing during the cocktail hour and our guests really enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend him!!!
August 6, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was very friendly, responsive and worked with me as I planned a rather large event.
August 2, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was the DJ for our wedding. He was GREAT! I received so many compliments on my DJ choice at the wedding as well as afterwards. JJ was easy to work with, helpful when organizing our timeline and understanding of what we wanted. He made the whole process easy! Highly recommended.
July 30, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
J.J. was awesome! He played guitar and sang for my daughter's wedding ceremony and then got the party started as DJ for the following reception. He kept the party going the entire evening. I don't think that there was any moment when the dance floor was empty. He took special requests during the night and came through with a really special request from the mother & father of the bride! J.J. also provides a photo booth option. The photo booth was so much fun and a very special keepsake for my daughter and son-in-law! Thank you for making our special event so fun!!
July 11, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was amazing at my daughter's wedding.Thank you JJ Essen for your awesome services for the wedding of Chelsey and Jon Rosen. You are truly amazing. The live entertainment and flawless services you provided were absolutely astounding. Our guests were thrilled with your performance. I feel blessed and grateful to have had you with us at the wedding. The song, "This is It" that you wrote and told "their story" for Chelsey and Jon and was their first dance as husband and wife was perfect. I am sure that CD will keep their story going throughout their lifetime.
July 5, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was very responsive since the day we expressed interest in having him as our DJ. Whether it was texting, calling, or emailing, he would usually respond within the same day- which we really appreciated. Moreover, he was so patient with us when we were particular about our wedding music and had a specific song mix request for father/daughter and mother/son dance. We would recommend JJ to anyone who is looking for a reliable, patient DJ! Thank you, JJ!
June 15, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was very communicative with us every step of the way from the time we booked him until the wedding. He had an itinerary that worked great for the whole reception, and he is very personable and easy to work with. With him announcing each part, we did not need a wedding coordinator the day of the wedding. He has a nice singing voice that many of our guests commented on. I would highly recommend him and will use him the next wedding reception I have to put together if he is available.
June 14, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
Great experience , he did everything we needed and wanted
June 10, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
Wonderful communication both before and after our event. JJ was very attentive and cooperative. He was great! Would definitely hire him again!
May 17, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
Everyone enjoyed prom and had a great time! We were all dancing, the music was great.
May 16, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Alex was great! He played most if not all of the songs I had recommended and kept all the songs clean as requested. Essen Entertainment made booking a DJ and photo booth incredibly easy. I would definitely hire them again.
May 3, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
I don't even know where to begin! JJ was the best from the very first phone call. He is so pleasant to talk to and to work with. JJ absolutely knows his business. He was very helpful and accommodating to our every need! Thank you JJ for making my daughters wedding such a wonderful, magical experience!! I look forward to working with you again, and will definitely share your information with anyone else who needs the most excellent DJ experience!
April 27, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
We did not have JJ for our dj, but Brian was amazing! We was professional, organized, and most of all fun! He made people want to get out on the dance floor and have fun! We did not mind paying a little extra for the services as compared to some of the other dj's out there, and would gladly pay it again! Thank you Brian and Essen Entertainment for helping to make our day even better!
April 20, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Essen was amazing! He was there for us all the way. If we had any questions he would respond fairly quick and played everything on our playlist perfectly. I highly recommend him to any one who is looking for a top notch Dj.
April 12, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
We had chosen JJ to DJ our wedding based off of the reviews on Thumbtack. The reviews don't even do him justice, he is above and beyond just a DJ! He was such a pleasure to work with, very professional but also got our sense of humor and had fun with it. Leading up to the wedding he was in constant contact when need be and so easy to work with. He offers so much more than DJing services, we also used his photo booth service which our guests loved and the his staff was amazing! During the wedding he played everything we wanted to hear, even when it was ridiculous, and he went with the flow of the party making changes when need be. I can't say enough great things, we would work with him again in a heart beat and I highly recommend him for any event!!
April 9, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
We can not say enough about how great JJ was at our wedding. He was perceptive to the crowd and was excellent at taking control of the crowd when directions for events were needed. A true master of events. Thanks again and God bless JJ!
April 3, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
DJ Essen was fantastic to work with! From having a big eclectic list of songs to choose, from to knowing how to work the crowd and keep it lively, he really was personable and professional and we couldn't have asked for better at our wedding. A HUGE bonus is that he sings and plays the guitar beautifully, which was a very nice touch to have as I walked down the isle, and as our guests enjoyed their dinner. Again, DJ Essen was professional, talented and had a friendly personality; the comments we received from our guests all night confirmed it. I would highly recommend him for any occasion in need of live talent or dj services!
March 24, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ is awesome!! I highly recommend him for any event; he made our wedding very special. He was so easy to work with and we had guests asking us all night where we had found him. He played acoustic and sang for our cocktail hour - which was amazing - and then he MC'd and DJ'd for dinner and the reception. The music could not have been more perfect and we cannot thank him enough!
March 22, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was incredible! So easy to work with and so quick to respond to everything. Everyone commented on how awesome our music was at our wedding. He kept the dance floor packed all night long! Thank you so much JJ for making our night one to remember!
March 7, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was very personable and obviously talented. He was kind and seemed to actually want to get to know my husband and myself to better suit the music. He also set up the itinerary for the wedding day which my "wedding planner" failed to do. We were blessed to have him for our wedding because he books up so fast and we were four months out from the wedding.
Thank you so much JJ, it was a pleasure working with you. Highly recommended!!! God bless you.
Kristy H. on March 5, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ did an awesome job with our wedding. He was easy to work with and followed through with all of our requests. I would also encourage anyone doing a DIY wedding to not skimp on hiring a professional DJ; JJ's rates were fair and totally worth it. Without him it would not have felt like a real wedding. Even though we had a somewhat low-key backyard wedding, JJ's music selections were perfect and everyone danced the whole night. Many of our guests commented that it was one of the funnest weddings they had ever attended, and I know this is due to the music.
Thanks, JJ, for a great night!
March 1, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was amazing! He is the best DJ ever. Everything flowed well and the music was so great! We truly danced the night away!!!! Brides, for an AMAZING wedding, use Essen Entertainment!!!
February 17, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
Thank you JJ for being the best DJ ever for NCL senior presentation! JJ Essen was amazing!!!! The music and up lighting were the bomb.com!! Great DJ!!! He was so helpful with planning our event. Professional in every way Book him for your DJ needs you will not regret it.
February 16, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was so easy to work with. He was extremely personable and a very take charge kind of person. He was always readily available to talk to whether by phone, text and even Skype meetings. He laid out a base timeline to help with planning my daughter's wedding that helped keep everything flowing and provided a great playlist for her to work with. His variety of music gave way to many compliments all evening from all of my guests. He was able to incorporate all of the music that my daughter wanted included in her wedding, as well. If you are looking for someone that knows what they are doing, I would highly recommend JJ as your guy. We had so many people out on the dance floor all evening. Thanks for a great job JJ - Well Done!
January 25, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was fantastic! He sang and played guitar at my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and was then the DJ at the reception. It was a New Years Eve wedding and longer than your average reception but he kept people on the dance floor all night long. JJ was helpful throughout the entire planning process and extremely personable. I can't recommend JJ enough for your next wedding or event, he will make it a party people will never forget.
January 4, 2016
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was a pleasure to work with. He was the DJ at our wedding. It was easy to explain to him what we wanted; he's DJ'ed many events. He provided a list of suggested songs and let us add or remove from that list. During the event he really got and kept people dancing well.
December 28, 2015
5/5 stars Verified Review
We hired our DJ and photo booth from Essen Entertainment and both were superb...communication was A+ from the beginning, in fact the venue recommendation I was struggling with came from them! They arrived early at the venue and set up appropriately; they were very accommodating of our requests as well as entertained our guests very well. They kept me abreast of any hiccups along the way (including those not related to their services, but rather the venue) which I sincerely appreciated. If you want capable, professional, current entertainers for your wedding or party, definitely book these guys!
December 21, 2015
5/5 stars Verified Review
he did amazing! - I can't thank you enough for the effort you put into our event. Great meeting you JJ!!!
December 21, 2015
5/5 stars Verified Review
We were extremely impressed with JJ Essen's work at our daughter's bat mitzvah. He is a really nice person, easy to work with, and responds quickly to email/calls.He made the evening flow so well, the kids were smiling during his well organized orchestration of games, and kids/adults were continuously dancing on the dance floor. It was such a fun night because of energy. He also wrote a great song for my daughter as a surprise for her. I don't know many DJs with so many talents. We are looking forward to booking him for my son's big day in a few years. I hope he will be available!
December 20, 2015
5/5 stars Verified Review
Just wanted to send a quick thank you note for all of your hard work and dedication in making Chelly and Michael's big day a success. It was a pleasure working with you and getting to know ya as well. I admire your expertise and work ethic and hope we can work together again in the future!
December 13, 2015
5/5 stars Verified Review
MUST HAVE! I could not have been any more pleased with the services JJ provided. He is so very professional and that's exactly what I was looking for! He handled every detail and made things so much less stressful for me.
WHAT A VOICE! I had listened to some of his music online, but I had no idea the talent this man had until I heard him live. Make sure you have him sing acoustic while people enter the ceremony and during the cocktail hour! He is worth every penny! Everyone was talking about how awesome he was! My only regret is not getting him to write my husband and I a song to sing as our first dance.
READS THE CROWD WELL! JJ knew exactly what to play and say and when! He kept people on the dance floor and everyone had an absolute blast. He gave me a list of songs to go off of to get an idea of what I liked and then he just ran with it. So nice to have someone you can trust!
PHOTO BOOTH WAS A HIT! We had an absolute blast playing in the photobooth! My 88 year old granddad even did it and laughing his booty off! This is a must as well!!!
I could not stress enough how important it is to have a good DJ, and I guarantee you this is your guy! I don't plan on ever getting married again, but I will use him if I ever have another party and I will highly recommend him to friends! Such a great guy and very honest! 😍 Thanks JJ!
December 9, 2015
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ was outstanding! He was very easy to reach at all times, flexible with all requests, and absolutely committed to providing excellent service. Our guest asked where we found the dj all night long and had nothing but compliments for him. I would absolutely recommend JJ to everyone. He did an amazing job!
December 3, 2015
5/5 stars Verified Review
JJ did a fantastic job at my daughters wedding and he even sang at the happy hour reception!
December,1st 2015
ALL REVIEWS BELOW ARE 5/5 stars & Verified
JJ was outstanding! He was very easy to reach at all times, flexible with all requests, and absolutely committed to providing excellent service. Our guest asked where we found the dj all night long and had nothing but compliments for him. I would absolutely recommend JJ to everyone. He did an amazing job!
Nov 24, 2015
JJ did a fantastic job at my daughters wedding and he even sang at the happy hour reception!
Nov 11, 2015
If you're looking for a DJ for your event look no further! Could not have had a better Professional DJ for our granddaughters wedding. JJ, thank you so much. Your professionalism shined thru out the entire process. Your music selections for us to select from were awesome & your timed intinary for the entire evening help everything run so very smoothly. Again thanks! Pam Grant
Oct 29, 2015
He's a well spoken individual and really sounded like he was legit about his service. That was comforting. He had his material together from what I heard by our phone conversation.
Oct 15, 2015
I found JJ on thumbtack to be my DJ for my wedding and I could not have asked for better! JJ was quick with responses, offered ideas and feedback and was the first person to do a rundown of the day of. He went out of his way to provide an itinerary which came in very handy with organizing with the other vendors. He played a huge part in making everything run smoothly! We recieved so many compliments from our family on our DJ. You really can't get much better than him :)
Oct 13, 2015
JJ did a great job entertaining the guests at our wedding on October 3! Very professional and experienced with when to play certain songs (didn't play a super slow song when the time wasn't right). We also have a very diverse taste in music and he made sure to group songs where they belonged. JJ also wrote a personalized song for my husband and me that was so special and something that we can keep forever. So many compliments were given by our guests at how awesome of a DJ he was! So glad we chose Essen Entertainment!
Oct 8, 2015
Simply amazing. DJ for our wedding, and people were talking about the music and dancing non-stop. Also was the DJ for my sister's wedding. Played a big role in making our night so special and was INCREDIBLY easy to work with. I would recommend Essen Entertainment to anyone!
Oct 7, 2015
Choosing a DJ for our wedding reception was definitely our most important decision of the whole event. I am fortunate to have been a part of Austin's DJ scene for over 20 years and have had the honor of being voted "Best DJ" by the people of Austin for the Austin Chronicle Music Awards on a few occasions. The role of DJ was imperative to the party. I am close friends with most of the top DJ's in the city of whom many will also be guests so alas I knew I was ultimately going to be hiring one of the best. I went with JJ Essen due to his personality, experience, knowledge of music and how to work a crowd and play the right music at the right times of the night. Everything went without flaw, our wedding was hosted with joy and our guests were made to feel relaxed, great announcing and the dance floor was full all night and was definitely the place to be fort he entire evening. His song selection with many forgotten hits that brought back the memories where mixed in with all of our requests and his play list was customized just for us on our special UNFORGETTABLE night! We are so glad we went with JJ and we will forever remember this night because of him!!
Oct 5, 2015
He was awesome. Great music! Friendly and professional. Engaged the crowd. Everyone had a great time. Not one song played without someone in the dance floor. I highly recommend for any event!!!
Sep 15, 2015
JJ is awesome. I had no doubt he would make everything go smoothly for my wedding (and he did). Great communication also! I would definitely recommend him! 10 Stars. Thank you JJ!
Sep 8, 2015
JJ was by far the most amazing DJ, he kept our party going! By the end of the night we had received NUMEROUS compliments on our dance party and that it was by far the best they had ever been to! He was on time, professional, and ALWAYS available when we needed him!
Aug 22, 2015
JJ did a great job. The party crowd loved him, his music and everything went wonderfully. I would definitely hired him again. Thanks, JJ!
Aug 18, 2015
JJ did an amazing job as the DJ at our Austin, Texas August wedding! Pre-Wedding: We found JJ through Thumbtack after chatting with several other DJ's with little success. The DJ at a wedding is really important because they are the person communicating with your guests, and you want their energy to match the wedding vibe. As soon as we talked to JJ, we knew he was exactly what we wanted. He was professional, funny, outgoing, and very transparent about the process of hiring him. JJ was really receptive to our needs as a couple in compiling song lists. He provided us with a list of 250 most-played party songs, which we went through and divided into "play" and "do-not-play" songs. We also compiled song lists for our pre-ceremony (acoustics), ceremony, cocktail hour (alternative), and reception (pop). I had a very clear vision of what I wanted, and JJ was intent on fulfilling what I wanted. Wedding: JJ got to our venue several hours early to set up his equipment. He even worked with our venue to connect a lapel microphone to his equipment for our officiant. We had music set to our recessional and processional - all perfect. I received many compliments throughout the night on how great the music during the ceremony and cocktail hour had been. The reception music was also great. JJ did a phenomenal job of fulfilling my obscure song requests while also playing songs that everyone else knew (and I didn't hear one song from my ridiculously long "do-not-play" list!). He really struck the perfect balance, and everyone had so much fun. JJ made some announcements, but he did not use the microphone to make superfluous small-talk as I have seen some wedding DJ's do. We were so impressed with his services - we would hire him again in a heartbeat and recommend him to anyone hosting an event in need of a DJ. Post-Wedding: The day after our wedding, I received a text from JJ to thank me for a note I had given him the night before and to touch base...he is the only one of my vendors (and I had many) that checked in with me after the wedding was done. It is a seemingly small gesture, but it meant a lot after putting so much work into the wedding. JJ committed to working with us, helped us through the process, and saw it all the way through to the very end. Our experience with him was superb!
Aug 18, 2015
My advice to wedding/event hosts: HIRE JJ. Yes, he's perhaps a little bit pricier than your standard DJ, but quite unlike your standard DJ...JJ will make the day easy and perfect. If you must, cheap out on something else that nobody cares about anyway and pay this man. Have him sing!! EVERYONE will remember JJ - nobody cares about monogrammed napkins or dumb favors! JJ was absolutely fantastic!! We hired him for my son's wedding and he couldn't have made the day any better. He arrived early, was very professional and courteous, and far exceeded all expectations. Oh! His voice. Oh my!! JJ is an incredibly gifted musician/vocalist. Everyone, and I do mean everyone, who came to the wedding raved about him and how impressed they were. A true talent, an absolute gentleman, super easy to contact, and he goes a marathon's worth of extra miles. The day was smooth and lovely thanks to JJ. Seriously, I wouldn't hesitate to hire him for any event, any time, any place. Do yourself a huge favor - HIRE JJ. You'll be so glad you did!! Oh, and just in case you're wondering, I hadnt laid eyes on him until the day of the wedding. So I'm not his pal or cousin trying to drum up gigs for him. Believe me - he certainly doesn't need any help :)
Aug 4, 2015
Simply put, JJ killed it at our wedding. Not only did he provide top notch service leading up to the event, his musical selections kept the dance floor jamming all night long. He's also very good at providing event support. After our first meeting, he provided us with a basic wedding outline, a Top 200 wedding songs list we could add to or "cross out" if we didn't want the song to be played and information on the structure of the wedding. While much of this was provided by the venue coordinator, it was an "above and beyond" service that was greatly appreciated. JJ is also an accomplished musician who offers a live music service. Feel like having your favorite song played live at the wedding? JJ can handle that. He even offers to write you a personal song (all for an extra fee). How Austin is that! While he's very responsive to e-mail, just be aware that he generally does not meet couples in person before the event. He handles the "week of" planning over the phone. While this was a little nerve wracking during our crunch time, we had nothing to worry about once the wedding was underway. JJ is a true professional who will make your wedding or event one to remember.
Jul 27, 2015
JJ DJed my wedding on 7.26.15. He was so Professional. He was so organized and i didnt have anything to worry about. He was so sweet and kind and patient and everyone loved him. This guy ROCKS!!!!! Thank you JJ for everything!!!!!
Jul 8, 2015
JJ did such a fantastic job at our wedding this June! 3 things really stood out about him!
1) Attentive JJ Really paid attention to what I wanted our wedding day and reception to look like. Everything went so smoothly on the day of because he had really paid attention and gone over every detail of the timeline I had typed up. He was so fun and energetic and really got the party going! He customized our playlist too so that all my favorite songs got played at the wedding.
2) Professional Even though he is definitely fun and outgoing, he was very professional in all his text messages and emails and phone calls. He is very personable and friendly, but sticks to what needs to be accomplished. I really appreciated that.
3) Available JJ gave me his cell phone number and email address! He responded to texts within minutes and was very prompt in answering my questions. I honestly didn't realize how important a DJ was for a wedding until I had seen a few go very wrong and get awkward because the DJ messed up the schedule...JJ was fantastic and the night flowed so well because of him! I highly recommend him to anyone who is needing a DJ! Thanks so much JJ! Aaron and I appreciate everything you did for us that day!
Jul 7, 2015
Easy to work with, very accommodating, keeps the energy going, great light show ! Awesome
June 17, 2015
Our wedding hasn't happened yet but so far Mr. Essen as been outstanding. He has taken the hassle out of planning the wedding as far as time management goes. I would recommended Essen Entertainment to anyone and I have.
June 3, 2015
Prior to hiring JJ, I had spoken with many DJs in order to obtain and expectation of price and the quality of entertainment I would receive. Everyone I spoke with made me feel like there was this huge pressure to pick and choose the order of events for the evening. When JJ and I finally spoke he picked up on the fact that I really just wanted to show up to my wedding and enjoy myself. I didn't want to play into the semantics of the evening. He sent me example itineraries and made honest suggestions. He provided me with honest and helpful knowledge on how to have a successfully fun wedding! Let's face it, he has been to more weddings than most of us. He knows what works and what doesn't. He knows how to keep the flow of things and keeps the momentum of fun continuous! I would highly recommend JJ to anyone. Many of my guest commented on what a great time they had and believe that has first, to do with how well you pick awesome friends and second, how great of a DJ you have! Not one complaint here! May 31, 2015
Total pro! From day one made sure everything was right, ran the reception so we could relax and made the night peefect. Despite the storms and flooding was early and made sure everything flowed just right. Super awesome DJ!
May 16, 2015
JJ was the dj for our wedding last week. He was very professional and attentive throughout the whole process. We live outside of Houston so most of our planning was done with JJ over the phone. He knew exactly what information he needed from us to make everything personal! He was also helpful and approachable throughout the evening regarding timing. JJ is clearly experienced and our guests complimented us on our choice of DJ! We highly recommend JJ!
May 9, 2015
Just wanted to send a quick thank you note for all of your hard work and dedication in making Chelly and Michael's big day a success. It was a pleasure working with you and getting to know ya as well. I admire your expertise and work ethic and hope we can work together again in the future!
Rachel B. Apr 13, 2015 Event DJ
JJ did an amazing job at my wedding this past Saturday (April 11). We had quite the range of people at our reception and JJ knew just what to play to get everyone up on the dance floor. To say that our reception wouldn't have been the same without him, is an understatement. I would highly recommend JJ to anyone and everyone.
Crystal O. Apr 12, 2015 Event DJ
JJ was so awesome! He was great at reading the crowd and he kept things moving throughout the night. He even threw in some Backstreet Boys to the mix since it's my favorite. I'm so glad that I hired him!
Sanya N. Apr 9, 2015 Event DJ
Thank you JJ for being a part of our big day. I enjoyed all the music played and def got the crowd going. I even have out of towners in Texas ask if you travel to play at their event. Thank you again! Everything was great and you made everything smooth with everything being delayed. I will def book you for future events.
Nancy F. Mar 30, 2015 Solo Musician Entertainment
From the moment we signed him for our wedding to the end of the wedding night he was amazing. He responded quickly to all emails and texts and come the day of he was amazing! Everyone enjoyed him and he did a great job at keeping me sane throughout the evening as well. Thanks for keeping us grooving through the night.
Stacie W. Mar 20, 2015 Event DJ
JJ Essen was an excellent MC and DJ for our wedding. Everyone had a great time!
Rachel S. Mar 15, 2015 Event DJ
JJ did an amazing job. He kept the whole wedding on time and the energy level was perfect. Everyone had a blast! Thank you so much for helping make our special day amazing!
Angela E. Mar 2, 2015 Event DJ
JJ Essen ROCKS!!! We had the most amazing dance party/reception because of JJ and his talent and skills. He helped me so much with the music selections and coordinating the entire evening. Thank you!!
Kristen G. Feb 19, 2015 Event DJ
JJ did an amazing job. He handled himself professionally. If you have any questions he responds quickly. If you need to make a change to your song list he is on top of it. I couldn't have asked for a better DJ.
Shanna D. Jan 28, 2015 Event DJ
JJ was an amazing DJ and went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly! I didn't have to worry about anything and the night was beautiful with the perfect blend of music. JJ was quick to answer calls and emails and was always professional. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him and would absolutely hire him again and recommend him to everyone!
Lindsey F. Jan 18, 2015 Event DJ
I cannot express how much I enjoyed working with JJ. He was always a phone call or a text away whenever a new idea popped into my head or a problem came up. He worked with me through my entire wedding planning process and made sure I had everything that I wanted. I could not have asked for a better DJ. I got several comliments from my guests on how organized, friendly, and how well he kept the reception going. I would recommend JJ to anyone, especially if you want the best event possible. Seriously, call JJ. You will NOT regret it!
Melissa M. Jan 13, 2015 Event DJ
JJ made our wedding the perfect day!! He was available every time we contacted him. He is very professional and really cares about your big day. We made changes on some songs the day of with no issues. We hired him to sign before the ceremony and to DJ during our Latin wedding and everyone loved the music. I will definitely recommend him.
Brenda W. Jan 9, 2015 Solo Musician Entertainment
Wounderfuf singer and has a great personality also very punctual. I have nothing but praise for JJ.
Frances D. Jan 6, 2015 Event DJ
He played my song list, responding to the crowd. Had my whole party dancing! Loved the strobe lights!
Jennifer T. Dec 8, 2014 Event DJ
JJ Essen was absolutely fabulous. Had the best music and was able to get folks out on the dance floor. Very fun.
Sarah S. Dec 8, 2014 Event DJ
JJ Essen was the best DJ I have ever worked with. His live music was better than I could have hoped for and he did a great time reading the crowd! I got the pleasure to run into him the night after my event and he was just as amazing to hear a second time. Book him and I promise you will be beyond pleased!
Jessica N. Dec 1, 2014 Event DJ
JJ was professional and helpful right from the start. He's really more than a DJ, with great tips as I planned my timeline. Then on the day of, everyone got up and danced to his great music mix! He also did a wonderful live set for us -- he's a very talented singer and musician! I recommend him to everyone now! Thanks so much, JJ!
Emily M. Nov 27, 2014 Event DJ
JJ is AMAZING! He was helpful, kind, flexible, and knowledgeable. I would hands down recommend using him! He is an amazing musician, as well as DJ. I could not have been more impressed!
Bryan M. Nov 14, 2014 Event DJ
We used JJ to DJ at our recent wedding. The service he provided was spot on & exactly what we were looking for. JJ dd a great job by providing a list of his most requested songs, as well as a sample itinerary for our reception. This helped us coordinate timing and planning all of the important events (cake, dances, toasts, etc). He showed up early on the day of the event and was able to provide not only sound for the reception, but at our ceremony site as well. His pricing, service, & professionalism were on point and we would be happy to recommend Essen Entertainment to our friends and family!
Caryn M. Nov 4, 2014 Event DJ
JJ was and amazing DJ for both my wedding ceremony and reception! I had a lot going on besides the wedding, so I was a little scatterbrained. JJ kept on top of everything (one of the only vendors who called to just check in and see how things were going). All special requests from lighting to microphones to songs were happily accommodated (even at the last minute!). Everyone complimented the music and games that he played. He made me feel at ease, and I was assured knowing that I wouldn't have to worry about the music at all! Absolutely book JJ! He is the best DJ I've seen!
Barbara C. Oct 29, 2014 Event DJ
I believe JJ is going to be a wonderful DJ for my daughter's wedding. After speaking with him on the phone, I knew he was the one we wanted. He is very helpful and pleasant to talk to. I think the whole wedding day experience is gong to be enhanced with JJ as our DJ, looking forward to working with him. Barbara Crook-Mother of the Bride.
Michael J. Oct 28, 2014 Event DJ
JJ was amazing. He worked well from us from the beginning, almost 1 year before we actually got married. His communication was on point and never left us hanging. On the day of he came through like a rockstar. He timed our bridal party and our entrance perfectly, nailed our custom mash-up song for our first dance dance-off, and had the perfect arrangement of our long and complicated playlist. He was upbeat and got the crowd on their feet to dance with us. JJ was the perfect choice for our wedding and you will not be disappointed with his service! Your search for the perfect wedding DJ (and I use term "DJ" sparingly) ends here. A fantastic value for a top-notch true entertainer.
Lori C. Oct 17, 2014 Event DJ
JJ followed up with me after I viewed his quote. I left him a message and he called be back right away. He shared his experience in music and went through all of his services in detail, giving me a play-by-play of my wedding day. Hiring a DJ has been the one thing I've been dreading most because you don't know what you're going to get. After talking to JJ I feel so much better because I DO know excatly what to expect on my wedding day...and I couldn't be more excited! I know I've made a great choice and I look forward to working with JJ!
James G. Sep 21, 2014 Event DJ
Me and my wife had our wedding Friday night and JJ made it a very unbelievable night. While we ate he had the music low to make a nice and comfortable setting unlike many DJ's I have heard in the past. Always right on cue with song requests and fitting music in perfectly. He truly made our wedding night special and unforgettable. I highly recommend him for any occasion. If I have any more events or any of my friends do I will be sure to book him again.
Dot M. Aug 25, 2014 Event DJ
JJ was the most attentive and accommodating professional we could have asked for. He provided the music that we wanted and not his choice. He personalized the music for us based on what we wanted which made our wedding ceremony and reception incredible! What was even more amazing is that he was on time. We like that he was interactive and got everyone involved. We wanted our day to be like a party and JJ helped to make it one. The music was on point and we appreciate his talent. When we need a DJ from now on we will certainly call on JJ for all of our music needs! Thanks JJ for making our day a GREAT one!
Kelly R. Jul 23, 2014 Event DJ
JJ was awesome! I was lucky enough to get JJ for my recent wedding. I'm recommending him to all my engaged friends! He was professional and well prepared and accommodated all song requests that I had. He kept the party going and had a light show on the dance floor. Definitely worth it!
Nikki H. May 29, 2014 Event DJ
Our wedding was April 19, 2014 and JJ made it awesome! I have referred him to some people I know that are getting married! I would definitely use him again!
Ian M. May 7, 2014 Event DJ
JJ, We can't thank you enough. You were prepared, flexible, and helpful. He reminded us what he needed, and was flexible when he got last second requests from us at the wedding. Also he is very cost effective. Would highly recommend JJ.
Kaylie S. Apr 27, 2014 Event DJ
Words cannot even explain how satisfied we were with JJ at our wedding reception. I am so lucky to have found him. He traveled all the way to College Station for our wedding and was very prompt and ahead of schedule! I had only spoken with him via email and phone conversations, but that was enough to calm my nerves. Good DJ's can be hard to come by and I had heard so many horror stories about awful DJ' s who had ruined the night, but least to say JJ was beyond amazing! He was very professional and super accommodating. He also was the MC for the reception and even though I sent him an itinerary I ended up changing it up last minute, but he was very cooperative and made it to be no big deal at all. We had so many compliments from our guests about the music selections and we had only gave him a handful of songs and he matched the genre perfectly for what we wanted for each part of the night. I would not hesitate for a moment to recommend him to anyone who needs a DJ for any occasion!
Deidre N. Apr 13, 2014 Event DJ
JJ did an amazing job at our wedding. My husband and I are so pleased with his music selection and professionalism. We also chose to have JJ write a special song specifically for us and sing it as our first dance, it was beautiful and he is such a talented singer and songwriter. We had so many compliments from our guests. I would definitely recommend him as a DJ for any event, as he is so great at reading the crowd to get the dance floor goin!
Lisa M. Apr 5, 2014 Event DJ
JJ DJ'd our wedding and did an excellent job. My husband and I love to dance and JJ put together a song list that was perfect for us. I would definitely reccomend his services! And he has an amazing voice too- he sang during our ceremony and we recieved dozens of compliments on how amazing he was. Thanks JJ!
Bailey L. Apr 3, 2014 Event DJ
JJ was awesome! Very professional and lots fun! He kept the party going and on schedule. I would definitely reccomend him for your event! My wedding was a blast thanks to him :)
Debbie M. Mar 16, 2014 Event DJ
JJ you were awsome!! We could not have been more pleased. The music was great and you kept the party flowing and on time. Thank you again for being a part of our celebration!!!!
Mary-Elizabeth K. Mar 12, 2014 Event DJ
He was amazing, even took changes the night before! Couldn't of asked for a better DJ. It ran so smoothly.. Im very happy with how it turned out!
Lori A. Feb 25, 2014 Event DJ
JJ was very professional, fun and helpful. Would recommend him.
Shelby P. Jan 29, 2014 Event DJ
JJ Essen was very helpful throughout the entire process getting ready for our wedding. Quick to respond to emails, texts or phone calls. He was awesome at reading the crowd during our reception and kept the dance floor packed. Would definitely recommend him to others and will use him again whenever we need a DJ!
Courtney G. Jan 28, 2014 Event DJ
Let me start by saying you think that choosing songs for your wedding (or event) will be the easiest part of the planning process, well... it is not lol!! However, we did have a saving grace and his name was JJ Essen!!!! There aren't enough kind words to describe the job JJ did at my wedding. He went above and beyond to ensure the day was perfect!! When I first started looking for a DJ I didn't really know where to start. Not only were the ones I was looking at outrageous in price but the few I talked to seemed to view me only as a payday. I wanted someone who was professional but who I could speak openly with and would understand where exactly I was coming from ("I want to play get out on the dance floor music but nothing that will give my grandparents a heart attack"). Honestly our goal was to find someone who we would actually want to be a part of our special day. I began looking on Thumbtack and JJ was one of the DJs who replied (very promptly I might add). After talking with him on the phone for about 10 minutes THE SEARCH WAS OVER!!! We knew he was the DJ for us. His rate was fantastic, especially if you are paying for your own wedding like we were, and his attention to detail is wonderful. He talked to me and asked me questions I honestly hadn't even thought of. JJ actually was the MC at our wedding also which was nice because he kept us right on schedule. I started this review by saying that choosing songs is not as easy as you think, plus that seemed to take the back burner the further we got into planning our wedding. When JJ contacted me again a couple weeks before the wedding to start preparing our playlist, I hate to admit it but I was not timely with my response. However, lucky for us JJ was!! We went some basic songs we wanted 2 days before the big event and told JJ we trust you just play stuff that will get people on the dance floor and he did just that!! I don't think I have danced so much in my life!! We had multiple guest say the same thing and that is all due to JJ. If you are looking for a DJ, look no further!!! JJ Essen is amazing and I would recommend him for any event needing a DJ.
Patrick W. Jan 5, 2014 Event DJ
JJ was a good DJ did all we ask and more made sure we he played every thang we wanted and kept the mood great cold not ask for a better DJ.
Randy P. Nov 20, 2013 Event DJ
JJ was an awesome DJ for our wedding! He was very professional throughout the whole process. We worked with JJ to develop a specific playlist that encompassed our style of music as well as the theme we wanted to convey throughout the evening. He was accommodating with my schedule and had several calls to work out the details prior to the our wedding. JJ was very prepared for the event. He knew what type of experience we wanted throughout the evening and delivered. The music was perfect! - progression perfect! - announcing skills perfect! I would definitely recommend him for any event. R Polk
Sandy S. Nov 13, 2013 Event DJ
Did a wonderful job! Kept the reception and ceremony on que. Very grateful to JJ Essen for a job well done at an awesome price!
Liana P. Nov 13, 2013 Event DJ
JJ was amazing!!! Our wedding was flawless and he was part of making that happen. He was super nice, played everything that we asked for and kept the party going which was very important to me. His introductions of everyone were perfect. He was on time, reliable, and made my destination wedding absolutely perfect!! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a fun stress free wedding. You won't be disappointed!!
Alexis H. Nov 5, 2013 Event DJ
I just wanted to say THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!! I would DEFINITELY recommend JJ for anyone needing a DJ! You kept the guests entertained with your music choices, EVERYONE was dancing and having a blast!!!! They all talked about it for weeks! It was definitely a wedding that everyone will remember, because of you :) You also kept the reception flowing and making sure that everything got done and in a timely manner. It is easy to get distracted and forget about certain things and you were there to help me with it all! And for anyone that is wanting someone to sing at your wedding or event, JJ is awesome! He played his guitar and sang Marry Me by Train as I walked down the isle and his voice is AMAZING! Brought us all to tears. It was beautiful and just what I wanted! And you did everything I requested and it was all done perfectly. I get asked constantly about who the DJ was and how much fun they had at the wedding because of you! I read many reviews and did lots of research before hiring JJ, and I am so happy I found him! He is very professional and is there to answer any questions you have up to the day of the event. He always answered or returned my call very quickly. I cannot thank you enough for making our day PERFECT!!!
Jennifer K. Nov 3, 2013 Event DJ
We hired Essen Entertainment for our annual pet festival. JJ was very professional and a pleasure to work with. He arrived on time and kept our event on schedule. We will definitely contact him again for future events and will recommend him to others!
Graciana L. Nov 3, 2013 Event DJ
We were very pleased with the way he handled the crowd. Very professional good music!
Shannon A. Oct 24, 2013 Solo Musician Entertainment
I am a wedding coordinator.... I hired JJ to DJ for a small wedding in Galveston. He was very professional, entertaining, easy to work with, and knew how to keep the party going. He arrived extra early, which I really like! He played great music! Even though I am not the biggest country fan, it wasn't my wedding and that was what the client wanted.... But, I even liked the music!! He knew how to mix it up and get the crowd off their feet and on the dance floor. I would recommend him again in the future!
Brittany B. Oct 7, 2013 Event DJ
JJ did an amazing job at my wedding! He was very professional and played exactly what I wanted. He kept the crowd going until the very end. He arrived well before the wedding began and everyone loved him. He kept the night flowing and we didn't want it to end. Great DJ!
Megan Ella P. Sep 26, 2013 Event DJ
JJ was our DJ for our 9/14 wedding and we were so impressed by him! From the very beginning, he was always quick to answer my questions, was very helpful and accommodating and did exactly what we asked of him. He was a great asset to our wedding and our wedding guests were on the dance floor for hours! We are very thankful that we had such an awesome DJ on the best day of our lives. Thank you Sir :)
Kara H. Aug 30, 2013 Event DJ
JJ did a great job with our wedding reception! He was easy to communicate with, and did exactly what we asked. The night couldn't have been better!
Brittany M. Aug 24, 2013 Event DJ
JJ Essen did any amazing job at dj my wedding on aug 8th! I am grateful for him. He was easy to work with and a great price! He did a great job at keeping the wedding flowing! And was very helping he also did the some of the music for my ceremony which went very well! It was a great to have him!
Fallon J. Aug 16, 2013 Event DJ
JJ Essen was hired as a DJ for my wedding. I absolutely cannot say enough great things about him! He was VERY professional and spot on to our style. He was very easy to communicate with throughout the entire planning process and really eased my mind. On top of playing the specific songs I requested, he downloaded and played the most obscure songs my 8 year old daughter requested making her feel so important! JJ was by far my favorite, most impressing vendor at my wedding. I felt like he was more of a friend than someone I hired, which was very important to me as we had a laid back bbq reception. Even when things started to go downhill (we had a massive windstorm and it looked like rain) he was a champ. He moved his awesome set up in the shop and DJ'ed from there, never skipping a beat. I could go on for days but to sum it up......professional, great quality, accommodating, friendly, everything I was looking for and then some!!!
Amy F. Jul 26, 2013 Event DJ
Best part of our wedding was Essen Entertainment. JJ went out of his way to make sure our party was unforgetable. He played all of our requests, and had a wide variety of music. He had our Party rocking for 6 hours. I would highly recommend JJ Essen, in fact we have a large Christmas Party every year and we will for sure book him. He will make your party a sucsess!!!!!!
Katherine C. Jul 25, 2013 Event DJ
JJ was absolutely incredible from beginning to end! He was very helpful with music choices and never questioned what I wanted, he just very graciously did what I asked. The day of our wedding he was very professionally dressed and guided us through our perfect evening. Couldn't have asked for a dj for the most important night of our life!
Sandra R. Jul 17, 2013 Event DJ
What an amazing entertainer JJ is!! He played the guitar and sang during dinner for our son's wedding rehearsal dinner. Afterwards, he lit up the dance floor and DJ'd all night!! Awesome evening thanks to J.J. Essen Entertainment!! We enjoyed every minute!
Randi W. Jul 9, 2013 Event DJ
I found JJ by chance. I had a DJ lined up that was a friend of my sisters but was never able to get in touch with him which was not ok with me considering this wasn't just any event, it was my wedding so I decided to look for a replacement. After I decided to go with someone else I got online and began searching for local reasonably priced DJ's and found JJ. I was very impressed with his prices and the fact that he was willing to travel from Houston to Beaumont which is about an hour away at no extra charge. He stayed in contact with me the entire time and did a PHENOMENAL job at my reception. Everyone had a great time and we would definitely would use JJ again for any event.
Matt H. Jul 7, 2013 Event DJ
JJ kept in contact with me over a period of severalonths leading up to the wedding. He offered to help keep "things" transitioned well throughout the event. Yesterday was our wedding; JJ had arrived early, dressed professionally, and was very approachable throughout the evening. He played our requested songs as well as a great mix for families to dance too. He helped with the speeches as well as keeping the dance floor packed! Thank you for making a memorable occasion just that more memorable! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! M. Hartman
Larissa B. Jun 24, 2013 Event DJ
JJ Essen was outstanding!!! He made sure that everyone was having a good time!! He played all the music we requested and showed up to our party right on time. We would definitely recommend JJ for anyone's party or special occasion. Thanks so much JJ!!!
Dakota F. Jun 20, 2013 Event DJ
JJ was fantastic to work with. He was always easy to contact at any hour of the day/night and worked with us to ensure we had the music we wanted to play. He worked to understand the environment we wanted create and did everything in his power to support our vision. JJ Essen went above and beyond to keep our day stress free for us and throughout the entire process I new I could count on him to make things happen and follow through. I highly recommend and appreciate everything he did for us to make our ceremony and reception a huge success. Thanks, JJ- you're the best!
Roy D. Jun 16, 2013 Event DJ
He was on time worked with us and was very flexible with changing the itinerary and was very friendly with all guests. We will definitely use again! Roy Daaboul
Margaret K. Jun 15, 2013 Event DJ
Dj essen was so awesome he was on time and very professional wwe'll definitely hire him again
Juan T. Jun 4, 2013 Event DJ
Had a great time the music was great. I appreciate all the hard work you did. You played a variety of music and kept people on the dance floor. We definitely will recommend you to friends and family for Any future event. Thank you for making my daughter and sons party a success.
Amy B. May 29, 2013 Event DJ
At first we were not going to hassle with a DJ for my wedding, we thought why spend the extra money just for music? Boy were we glad we changed our minds! I found JJ through Thumbtack and he was a JOY to work with. And affordable! From the start he was friendly, accommodating, responsive, and communicated very well with my wedding coordinator. During the reception he helped her keep the time, announced toasts and activities and our guests had a blast out on the dance floor. He came fully prepared, set up, made it happen and it was more than we could have asked for. I would recommend him for any event. Thanks JJ again for being a apart of our special day!
Deborah G. May 27, 2013 Event DJ
Fantastic! He was amazing and everyone loved his music and kept us on target with the reception. One of the grandmothers kept raving about the music! I give him a 5+++++
Alessandra R. Apr 29, 2013 Event DJ
Mr. Essen, I just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU for such a wonderful night last night!! I just wanted to say that everyone had nothing but good things to say about the music and the atmosphere you provided! I am definitely recommending you to all of my friends and family. Great DJ for an outstanding price-- truly made my senior prom memorable! Thank you!
Shelda M. Apr 24, 2013 Event DJ
I plan kids triathlons in various states. I have worked with many DJ/MC/HOST before, and I can honestly say that JJ was a cut above the rest. It was his first time doing an event like mine. He was amazing to work with. He Listened very well to the task at hand and helped keep my event moving on a very tight timeline. I know I enjoyed working with him , and the families had a great time. I would highly recommend JJ for any type of event you are having. Shelda Moll
Anna M. Apr 6, 2013 Event DJ
JJ did an amazing job entertaining my wedding ceremony and reception!! He was very thorough and kept everything very put together!! Even though things didn't go exactly as planned he kept everyone happy and entertained the entire evening!!!
Francis O. Mar 27, 2013 Event DJ
The overall experience was amazing! From our first phone conversation I knew that the entire process was going to be seamless. I felt confident during our conversation that I had made the right choice when selecting a DJ. The wedding was amazing, JJ helped make it the most perfect day in our lives. I will recommend his services to anyone I know who is looking.
Sharyn H. Mar 14, 2013
My experience from beginning to end was outstanding! We first talked on the phone to get an overview of the party. Then, we met at the venue to discuss more of the details. JJ sent me a list of popular games that we could play. He also suggested prizes. He talked to my daughter about song choices. He also found special music for our event. The result was fantastic!!!!!! There was no down time. JJ kept the party going!!! I feel VERY lucky to have hired him!!!!He was worth much more than I paid.
Kimsey C. Jan 8, 2013 Event DJ
JJ is the best DJ I have ever worked with. He made my New Year's Eve party a huge success. He worked off playlists that I created and made them even better! All the guests loved his song selection and had a blast hanging out with him as well. I highly recommend him for any special event.
Michelle S. Dec 17, 2012 Event DJ
JJ Did a great job and played age appropriate music. They kids couldn't stop saying how much fun they had!! I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs a DJ!
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