Absolute Entertainment

reading the crowd. They were so thorough, informative, flexible, and just a pleasure to have help make our day magic. Highly recommend!

s had the best time! I loved the online planning portal that helped with timeline, song suggestions for different activities (intros, first dances, cake cutting, etc.) and specific play/do not play lists. Look no further for a DJ for your wedding!

t a feel of what they have to offer. However, the experience that we thought we would get from our walk through was not what arrived to our event. Unfortunately for us the speaker system that was used wasnt the powerful one we expected with the larger subwoofer, because someone from their staff decided not to show up for work to bring the truck with the right equipment. Despite the sound, the DJ did a great job mixing the music for the event. Just ensure that Absolute has the people ready to deliver the equipment for your event the day before and you should be good to go.....hopefully.....

t. We decided to only have a DJ and no MC since the crowd I knew I was having was already a dancing one. Max was sure to listen to all our requests of what to play and not play. He made sure to play our top 10 list and more. We also had a unique wedding entrance that he was able to nail if for us. He was out going, fun and welcoming. I had a handful of people ask about my wedding play list asking if we gave the DJ a full playlist to play or not, but it was all Max taking our likes in music and mixing it perfectly for the day. We had a big age range from 24 to 75 and everyone at some point was up on the dance floor. Thank you for such a memorable night! Hoping to book with them again in the future.

oning our date due to COVID. Jon was our MC he was great and the whole team was great the night of. They listened to all our preferences and we were so happy with the set they created. All of our guests commented on how great the DJ was. Best decision to hire absolute!

going! Couldn’t be happier!

t we did! He did an AMAZING job, he listened to everything that we wanted and easily filled in any vague gaps we may have given by just saying "love songs". The reception was awesome and nobody wanted to get off the dance floor and Gordon was more than willing to keep the party going. If anyone is looking for a great affordable DJ, Absolute Entertainment is the way to go.

s, Ken kept the focus on us and what we wanted. He was friendly, honest, professional, and responsive. Ken did the music for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception and the music for every part was exactly what we wanted. Ken kept the dance floor packed from the time it opened until we were literally kicked out of the tent! I would highly recommend hiring Ken and Absolute Entertainment for any event.

sion, dances, cake cutting, ect). He made sure everything was set up perfect so music was enjoyed all over the large outdoor venue. My husband loves mashups and Peter is very good at them and has a large collection. I highly recommend DJ Peter at Absolute Entertainment!

actly the right music at the right times, made sure we stayed on schedule, and kept the energy going on the dancefloor all night long (just like we asked her to). She checked in with me throughout the night to make sure things were going well and I was satisfied with the flow. Our guests loved the music and the party atmosphere. I would highly recommend Kim and Absolute Entertainment!!

ncé and I went to the building in Hanover and were so impressed by his demeanor and sound test. He told us that he had availability for our wedding date and we signed a contract with Absolute the same day! He even gave us a discount because we were both teachers. Then the nightmares started. About two months later, we received a phone call from Gordon notifying us that he was not going to be able to play our reception, but he assured us that he had another DJ who was available. Once again, we drove out to Hanover to hear the other DJ. We got another contract for the same price and were finally content that everything would work out. We were told that we had until August 29th to pay to receive the "pay in full" discount. We sent our check in on August 24th and noticed that it had not been deducted from our account by Sept 1. We called to make sure that they had received our check; they had. Apparently, they were waiting to deposit the check because THE DJ HAD BACKED OUT. ONCE AGAIN, WE WERE WITHOUT A DJ FROM ABSOLUTE. By this point, my ceremony date was fewer than 30 days away. My biggest concern is not that we were without a DJ but that no one from the company had bothered to call us. We called to inquire about our check and were given this information. Absolute told us that they would have the problem resolved by the end of the week. Labor Day weekend came and went with no response from them. I called and left messages last week and received no call backs at all. Finally, this evening, we received a call from them. I have no idea what they wanted. The $1300 check we sent them has long been cancelled. My wedding is in 19 days, and I can't imagine what they could have had to say. This could have been a nightmare. They obviously didn't want my business. Don't give them yours.

told him not too many mash ups and he played quite a few. He didn't really take song requests even from me the bride. Overall, our dance floor was pretty full until the last song. Overall consensus was great music just wish we got to hear more full songs and a few more requests.

s. We had some obscure requests (like I love mashups and also Disney music and my husband is a rap fan) and he somehow satisfied all of these requests while ensuring there was a full dance floor all night. I couldn't believe it. I barely remember anything from the night except being on the dance floor. Ryan will meet with you in the weeks before your wedding and get to know your taste in music and any requests you have. I think probably the most popular request for a wedding is that the DJ play music that suits everyone, young and old. This seems like a tricky task but Ryan nailed it effortlessly. He even gave us a CD at the end of the night highlighting some of the music played to commemorate the evening. What a guy! Hire Ryan for your wedding - you won't be disappointed!

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of the wedding he took care of everything so we did not have any worries.

had a ball. Literally danced my butt off on my wedding night -- exactly how it should be!!!!

riety of songs/musical styles that reflected our musical taste and ceremony needs. Everyone had a great time and loved the music. Jason did a great job "reading" the crowd and playing songs that kept people on the dance floor. The songs seemed "woven" together, transitions between songs were seamless and there was never any downtime/waiting for the next song to come on. Jason did a great job handling special requests from us (the bride and groom) and the best man at the reception and helped facilitate special events (cake cutting, bouquet toss, etc.) at the reception. I would absolutely recommend Jason and Absolute Entertainment for any upcoming event!

had to have him do ours. Jason was very helpful when we were unable to decide on a few songs, very talented and will have your guests on their feet from beginning to end! BOOK JASON WALLACE for your party/wedding or any event!!

ir offices really convinced us that he would knock it out of the park for our big day. I don't think that I can adequately convey how much was riding on this interview, because I'm a big music person, and considered just about every song that would be played in the evening based on mood and words and tempo. The ability to use a website to submit songs was really handy, and I appreciated separate lists for songs that must be played, would like to be played, and then must NOT be played. There were a few songs played that we didn't ask for, but they were in the right party mode, so we didn't mind. The only omission was a song my husband specifically wanted to dance with his grandmother to, that we never heard (our suspicion is that it was played during the cocktail hour when we were doing photos outside). For the reception though, the music started right at the beginning and didn't let up until the event ended. Some people were skeptical that we would have people dancing that long, and I think Jason is partially to thank for a successful party atmosphere! The only thing we took off a star for was the DJ's assistant. We have some really great pictures of him because the photographer must have thought he was a guest for as much time he spent on the dance floor. I could understand him dancing a bit at the beginning to get the crowd going, but he certainly seemed to be on the floor all night.It didn't cause a problem at the wedding mind you, but we have many pictures of a stranger at our wedding. All in all it was a great wedding, with a great DJ, just a little surprised by "surprise" guest!

rees got down on the dance floor. It was one of the highlights of the evening to see my 66 year old, conservative Thai Dad boogie down -- the first time in my life I've ever seen him dance! Jacob did a great job of making everyone happy and really keeping the party moving. I saw him in action at another wedding last year where he did a fantastic job. Even though the music tastes at that event were very different from ours, I was confident that I was placing our wedding in good hands. Absolute Entertainment is not cheap, but if Jacob's performance is any indication of the skill level of their other employees, it's worth every penny.

to your date. We tried to change some songs and we couldn't do it, so my husband and his mother had to dance to the same song she danced with her other son's wedding, but not too bad. Also, our DJ, Gordon was very hard to understand and butchered my maid of honor's name (more than once). Other than that, the music he played was good and kept people on their feet. He did have a hard time finding which generational music to play (going from Marvin Gaye to Justin Timberlake) in the beginning, but once he got in the "groove" of things, all was well.

He played samples for us and had an ear for the music that we wanted! He gave us feedback and helped us with some of the choices we had to make. He was an incredible MC for the wedding as well - I could not imagine having a better DJ!!!!

d a mix using our favorite songs and created a great environment so we could dance all night! We recommend Ken and Absolute Entertainment to everyone we have met!

ussion and then the DJ gives you a demonstration in their studio. It was great service and an opportunity to really hear what they can do (and why it beats an iPod). Everyone loved the music during the reception and the dance floor was never empty. We had such a great time.

on the dance floor for the whole wedding. I was thrilled.

friendly, helpful, responsive to our emails/calls, professional, and easy to work with. Our DJ (Adam) and his assistant were incredible. All the guests loved them! They had the dance floor packed all night! Even my Great Aunts & Uncles were up on the dance floor!

onal. Our best friends just booked him for their wedding! Great DJ!!

months of booking my wedding. I have worked in the industry for over 18 years, and keeping this in mind I knew what I was looking for in a vendor for my special day. There are a lot of people I work with, network with and talk to on a regular basis and normally, I’m the person helping everyone else. I know a lot of wonderful people in this industry but this was the first party I was throwing for myself. I knew that I wanted it to be special but at the same time felt like my brides when making decisions and picking my talented vendors. Right around the time I was beginning to look, I went to the August DC NACE event at Nationals Park and the photographer, Ken Rochon, took a picture of me and my fiancé. It was the first picture of the two of us that I thought was not only good, but stunning! I feel that I’m a hard person to photograph and in that moment…right there I knew I wanted him. Little did I realize that he actually heads up an enormous company Absolute Entertainment and The Umbrella Syndicate. I basically knew automatically that I was going to use him. When I called him … the first few words out of his mouth… ‘Don’t worry, I’ve got you’ and he did. What an amazing job! He had me drive out to his warehouse just to chat and go over what I wanted. I didn’t even know what I wanted. But he really just talked to me and the next thing I knew… we were listening to music and I had tears in my eyes. I didn’t even realize how much he knew … and knew of my style without me even saying anything. I have worked with Ken in the past, but never for myself… so it was much harder for me to explain, but good thing I had him… because he didn’t even need me to. He’s so experienced… he literally made it happen. The day of my wedding comes and the music, the pictures… really the production of the music just flowed. It was seamless! It seemed effortless, but I know FOR A FACT that that is only done with experience. Ken and his Umbrella Syndicate/Cupid’s Arrow/Absolute Entertainment Team made me feel like the happiest & luckiest bride! If you EVER need music/photography/entertainment … you only have one place you need to go … The Umbrella Syndicate! They aren’t just your average company… they won’t just book something in your budget… they will get to know you … walk you through what you need and help you in any way they can. I am still seeing everything in my head and on my pictures… remembering… everyone was on the dance floor till we got kicked out  They were amazing… Ken Rochon-Absolute Entertainment, Paul Hairston-Absolute Entertainment, Jon George-Cupid’s Arrow/The Umbrella Syndicate & Gabriel DiMatteo-Cupid’s Arrow/The Umbrella Syndicate! My NOW HUSBAND and I call them the A-Team! I still cannot thank them enough! ~ Bride & Loyal Friend

passionate about his skills so you know right away that he is a professional who loves his work. He took the few ideas we gave him as far was types of music we liked and he turned it into a perfect playlist for the wedding. There was never downtime during the reception because he played music that kept people dancing all night long. He mixes music so it's a ton of fun to see which song he is going to mix next. Thanks for everything, Jason! You honestly exceeded all expectations!

the songs we asked for. Jason was also great on the microphone to let people know what was going on (i.e. time for the cake cutting, don't forget your wine glass favor, etc.).

d tell he just got it. He understood where I was coming from, helped me pick out songs for absolutely every part of the night, and made sure our timeline was perfect, down to the minute. I didn't have to worry about anything that night. My only complaint? I wasn't able to leave the dance floor because not ONE bad song was played!! Thank you Jason!!

, and spoke with their incredibly knowledgeable and experienced staff, we knew they were the way to go for dj entertainment at our wedding. They knew our venue well and exactly how to set up for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner/reception perfectly. Jami Grandt was our dj - and she was GREAT!!! She kept the dance floor packed all night! We didn't really provide much of a must play or do not play list because we felt the reception was really about our guests and ensuring they had a fantastic time, not necessarily about what our taste in music was! We just asked Jami to play a big mix of everything and feel the crowd, and that is what she did! So many of our guests commented on how great the music selection was, and it was all her! Outside of the music, the actual mc-ing of the wedding was great! There was no microphone-hogging or strange comments that I have seen by djs at other weddings. Jami, and Absolute Entertainment, was a joy to work with for our wedding! Completely professional, very responsive and very experienced! Definitely trust them to provide the entertainment at your wedding!!

cing. Highly recommended!