5 out of 5 stars and 112 reviews
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(112)Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Apex, Cary, Wake Forest
About this vendor
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With a team of six professional trained and experienced DJs, All Around Raleigh DJ has long been established as the area's most trusted wedding DJ company. Have you seen photos of our trademark vintage microphone? Have you seen photos of our packed dance floors? Our experience and professionalism will help guide you through the process from day one until your wedding day. You can count on an easy process that is completely focused on making your wedding fun, smooth and customized just for you and your music style. All Around Raleigh DJ is trusted and referred by most venues and wedding professionals in the area so you can trust that your wedding will be a ton of fun for you and your guests. You're gonna need a bigger dance floor!
Details
Business Attributes
- Asian-owned Business
- Black-owned Business
- Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
- LGBTQ+-owned Business
- Native American-owned Business
- Pacific Islander-owned Business
Equipment
- Audio/Visual Equipment
- Sound Equipment
Music Genres
- African
- Arabic
- Bluegrass
- Bollywood
- Caribbean
- Celtic
Music Services
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Planning
- Se Habla Español
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
8-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2023.2022.2020.+5 more.
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Thank you DJ Eric for making our wedding so fun! My husband and I both love a dance floor, so a good DJ was so important to us. After hearing Eric at a friend's wedding, we knew we...
wanted him for our wedding as well, and he did not disappoint!
Eric set up the audio for our ceremony, which was a seamless experience, then played music and handled speeches for our cocktail hour and reception. We loved the vintage microphone he used for speeches.
Eric then kept the dance floor alive and fun all night long, tailored to our taste and our guests! We had an absolute blast!
(photo credit: Brian Mullins)
Eric from all around DJ was great!
Eric did a fantastic job for our wedding! He was able to mix both latino and american music incredibly well - the wedding was a blast!
Eric Hodgden of All Around Raleigh DJ absolutely crushed it. He curated the perfect playlist for a millennial couple getting married at an art museum — no small feat — and somehow ...
managed to keep everyone on the dance floor all night.
The music felt intentional, fresh, and perfectly paced, reading the room effortlessly and keeping the energy high without ever feeling forced. We had guests of all ages coming up to us saying how much they loved the music, and people truly could not stop dancing.
We could not have asked for a better DJ than Eric from All Around Raleigh DJ Company! He was truly one of the highlights of our daughter’s wedding day. I had to book a DJ last minu...
te, and Eric was so incredibly flexible and kind throughout the entire process. He even took the time to connect with me while he was on vacation, just to make sure we were all set and had what we needed. That alone speaks volumes about his professionalism and commitment.
Because our wedding was held during the week, we were able to take advantage of a midweek discount, which was a huge blessing. But even at full price, Eric would have been worth every penny. He was responsive, accommodating, and truly went above and beyond to meet every single request we had.
During the wedding itself, Eric brought the perfect balance of professionalism and fun. The energy he brought to the room was amazing, and he kept the atmosphere lively and upbeat all night long. The dance floor was packed from start to finish—something you always hope for but can’t guarantee unless you have the right DJ. Eric was that DJ!
He has such a great presence—fun, upbeat, and totally in tune with the crowd. The way he introduced our wedding party and announced guests was done with such excitement and flair. It felt classy but never stiff, and totally fit the joyful vibe of the evening. He also helped us stay on schedule without making the night feel rushed at all.
At one point, we were trying to coordinate table photos with guests, which could’ve been awkward or chaotic, but Eric made it feel fun and smooth. He handled transitions beautifully and kept the entire night flowing effortlessly.
We didn’t end up using the Photo Booth or special lighting options he offers, but I’m certain those would’ve been amazing too—just based on the quality and care he brought to everything else.
Eric’s joyful, can-do spirit and skill behind the mic made him an essential part of our celebration. He far exceeded our expectations, and we are so grateful for the way he helped make our daughter’s wedding truly unforgettable.
If you’re considering booking All Around Raleigh DJ Company—don’t hesitate. Eric is everything you could hope for in a wedding DJ and more.
All Around Raleigh DJ was the best choice we could’ve made for our wedding!!
The whole process of making sure everything was what we imagined was made so easy with AARDJ!!! We wo...
rked with Eric, and he was very professional, flexible, quick and easy to communicate with and we couldn’t have asked for a better DJ!
The music order, transitions, and timing for it all was so perfect!
5 stars is not enough!!
Eric was the best DJ we could have asked for! He was recommended by our wedding planner, Events by Emily, and really brought the party. During the planning process, he was always q...
uick to respond and open to all our ideas. At the reception, he matched the vibe the whole evening from cocktail hour to the hora and more. We highly recommend him for a great wedding reception!
Eric did an amazing job as our DJ! We were so glad we selected All Around Raleigh DJ for our big day! From having the perfect ambiance during dinner to reading the crowd, Eric alwa...
ys played the perfect music for the moment. We had some specific songs we wanted played during dinner and he played them all at exactly the perfect time. We also received so many compliments from our guests that the music was perfect for the mood! We are so happy with our decision and absolutely recommend Eric as your DJ!
We are so glad we booked All Around Raleigh DJ for the music for our wedding. It was an easy straightforward process and they were always so responsive to emails. We were matched w...
ith DJ Michael, and he is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. He was very thorough in the planning part of the process, and he met with us multiple times to make sure he knew exactly what we wanted. He did the sound/music both for our wedding ceremony and for our reception, and everything went even more smoothly than I thought possible. During the reception, he was great at MC’ing and reading the crowd when selecting the songs. It was the little touches too that really stood out to us, like how he played a few extra songs for us at the end of the night when we were still all having so much fun on the dance floor. We’d highly recommend All Around Raleigh DJ, and we’re so grateful to Michael for helping us have the wedding of our dreams.
Eric absolutely knocked it out of the park for our wedding. He was incredibly professional and totally responsive to what we wanted. He kept us on schedule while also putting toge...
ther an absolutely killer set of songs. We cannot recommend working with him highly enough!
I hired Jim from All Around Raleigh for my wedding. I am so happy that I did! The prep process was so easy. Jim is kind, attentive, and professional. He did everything I asked and ...
offered much needed suggestions. He is a PRO and handled everything with grace. Thank you thank you!!
All Around Raleigh DJ managed to keep our dance floor packed all night long. Eric played every song I requested and followed my suggestions of the type of music I wanted to play to...
a tee. He was responsive to all of my questions and requests and made planning a breeze. My guests are still raving about how our dance floor was one of the most fun they've seen - and this is all thanks to Eric and All Round Raleigh DJ!
Eric was wonderful to work with, he did an amazing job at our wedding. He did a great job noticing if no one was dancing and faded the song out into another one. He was constantly ...
checking in with us and our families to make sure we got what we wanted.
Eric not only had the dance floor packed the entire night, but he was so in tune to the flow of the songs and what the crowd wanted. He even came up to my husband and I at the end ...
of the night and let us throw in one last song which ended up being the highlight of our night. Would highly recommend All Around Raleigh DJ to anyone who wants to have a reception full of dancing!
Eric was absolutely wonderful at our small wedding last month! He worked with us to make everything perfect, despite a small crowd had everyone dancing all night, and cued all of t...
he various elements perfectly. He also just personally has a wonderful sense of humor and we'll definitely be working with him at any future events, personal or professional!
Eric DJ'd my sons wedding and performed for the ceremony. Super nice handsome guy. He was prompt to answer questions before the wedding day. He popped in by email to see how thin...
gs were going. He was highly recommended by our wedding planner and she didn't lead astray. He was easy going when we had a major glitch just before the ceremony was to start. He just kept doing his thing until we were ready. He was looked and acted professional, made our evening run very smooth from start to finish. I attribute much of that to Eric because he kept us moving from one event to another in a low-key manner ...ceremony, refreshment, dinner, toasts, grand re-entry of the newlyweds and the bridal party, first dances, open dance floor, the last dance and the send off! Many compliments on the beautiful and oh so fun evening from those who attended. I highly recommend Eric!
We cannot give Eric enough praise and gratitude. We have been to weddings in the past, and it is obvious how the DJ can either make or break the evening. Eric was the biggest reaso...
n all of our friends and family wouldn't get off the dance floor and really partied the night away. Everyone had so much fun and that is in large part due to him. Even still today people are telling us how great our DJ was. Eric was SO easy to work with, made us feel as special as possible, and really was more than perfect. Highly, Highly recommend.
Could not recommend All Around Raleigh DJ enough for our wedding!! Jim and Eric were so professional and so easy to work with!! My husband and I wanted all 80s and 90s pop and rock...
played at our wedding and Jim created a PERFECT playlist! He kept the party going all night and played some absolute classics. We got so many compliments on our music selection- even from the venue and catering staff! He did a great job!
All Around Raleigh DJ is an amazing team of people! Eric and Michael worked with us through two COVID-19 wedding delays and made our party an event we will never forget! We had so ...
many people tell us that the music was incredible and made for such a great party. People loved the music and were so engaged. Eric DJ'ed our new wedding date and did an exceptional job of helping us personalize the ceremony and wedding - and make it exactly the way we wanted! Eric handled the pre-ceremony, ceremony, dinner, and reception music. When looking for a DJ, one thing I wanted in a DJ was a great mix team - choosing from a song list and knowing what will resonate with the dance floor - and this was definitely the case with All Around Raleigh DJ. I have had many people tell me this was the best DJ they have EVER heard at a wedding. Eric even helped me to plan to sing a surprise song for my partner at our wedding reception. They are such a friendly and professional team, and I would recommend them to anyone!
Eric did such a great job at our wedding! All of our guest had a great time dancing and he was able to select music for all ages and styles!
We originally arranged to work with Michael from All Around DJ for our wedding in September 2020. Due to the pandemic, we had to postpone our celebration until August 2021. Michael...
was so accommodating with all the changes we were forced to make. He was an absolute pleasure to work with when planning the reception. We would definitely recommend! Thanks for everything!
Simply put, I would find it hard to believe there is a better DJ company in the Triangle than All Around Raleigh. Over the 2.5 years we planned, postponed, and re-planned our weddi...
ng, Eric stuck with us every step of the way. His endless positive energy and calm demeanor made him such an exceptional partner. Eric's ability to put together a playlist that got our guests on their feet and kept them on the dance floor - with just some simple direction - was absolutely incredible. Eric played an integral role in making our reception so fantastic, and we simply cannot recommend him enough. Look no further than All Around Raleigh!!
Eric from All Around Raleigh DJ is the best! Our wedding day went so smoothly thanks to him. We met with Eric several times leading up to the big day and he was always responsive a...
nd professional. He accommodated every special request we had. At our reception, Eric kept our guests dancing all night. We can't recommend All Around Raleigh DJ enough!!!
We had such a wonderful time at our wedding and Michael was a big part of that! We had several conversations with Michael in the months and days leading up to our wedding and he wa...
s always easy to talk to, organized, and had some great ideas. Other than several specific song selections, we let Michael select the majority of the music and we are so glad that we did. He utilized different genres of music at different parts of the wedding ceremony and reception which really helped things flow nicely and kept everyone happy and having fun. Our day was better than we would have ever anticipated and are so grateful that Michael was a part of it.
Nick was the DJ for our wedding reception and he was absolutely amazing. We really should have got a bigger dance floor!
Eric from All Around Raleigh DJ was AMAZING! We hired him for our wedding at Angus Barn Oct 2019. He ensured every detail was covered from names, to order of entrance, to seamless ...
song playing that led to an outstanding party. I’m pretty sure all 200 of our attendees were dancing for the whole reception. Do not consider anyone else besides All Around Raleigh DJ - you’ll have a party you’ll never forget and the toasts captured with the old school microphone were priceless. Have to mention how prompt his communication pre-wedding was too - email, text, call, he was always available to answer every question and put any concern to ease! Happy wedding to those reading this!!!!
Eric was AMAZING from the moment we met him until the night of the wedding. Our first meeting was so personalized that we knew we had found the perfect DJ. The night of Eric played...
all the right music and the night was so fun. If you are looking for a great DJ look no further- Eric is your man!
Nick was our DJ for our wedding at our home. He did an amazing job. He was engaged all night with the bride and groom and their guests. He listened to the recommended playlist and ...
did a great job of coming up with songs to play from there. He was a lot of fun and made our night a memorable one. The owner of the company is very involved and responsive as well. It was a great experience! I would definitely recommend this company.
Eric was great to work with and played all of our hits and kept the dance floor packed all night!
We got married on September 1, 2019. Jim Unger from All Around Raleigh DJ was our DJ for the night. We literally could not have asked for anyone better for the task! Jim was spot-o...
n with the best playlist we could have ever hoped for. Everyone was on the dance floor all night, having a fantastic time. Jim created an individualized playlist that fit us as a couple perfectly. We could tell he spent a lot of time perfecting the playlist. Not only did he do a great job as a DJ, but he was also considerate, thoughtful and very good at communicating with us so we could be in sync with the timing of entrances, first dances, speeches and toasts, cake cuttings, etc. Jim gave us the perfect wedding reception and we could not recommend him highly enough.
Our DJ, Eric, did an amazing job at our ceremony and reception. He was super friendly and very professional! Highly recommend these guys!
My husband and I hired Eric from All Around Raleigh DJ for our wedding based on a recommendation from a friend and he did not disappoint! Our friends barely left the dance floor an...
d the music was on point. Eric was extremely professional and accommodating through the whole process. We couldn't be happier!!!
My husband and I got married on May 25, 2019 and hired Michael from All Around Raleigh DJ to DJ our wedding. To say Michael went above and beyond is an understatement. It's almost ...
2 months since our wedding and I am still hearing from guests how great Michael was. From the beginning Michael was attentive and offered great suggestions. We met multiple times throughout the wedding planning process. Our dance floor was packed from the moment Michael started playing music until the very last song. Michael listened to everything we said, offered great suggestions and had everyone dancing non stop. My husband secretly communicated with Michael about a surprise dance he had practiced and included all the guests in, Michael communicated with Jared and wow did they surprise me. We cannot say enough good things about Michael. Thank you Michael for making our day the best day of our lives.
Michael with All Around Raleigh DJ is incredible! Leading up to the big day, we had as many meetings and calls as needed to finalize all of the details - which there's so much more...
a DJ does than just playing music for the reception. He had the organization down pat. Day of was seamless. We had our whole wedding at the same venue, but in three different areas. Michael had each area set & ready to go with zero interruptions to get from one to the other. The first, F/D & M/S dances were timed perfectly and faded out when needed - seeming like the song always sounded this way. For the dancing portion of the evening, Michael created the only problem you'll ever want to have at a wedding - not having rented a big enough dance floor. We had many discussions about type of music leading up to, and he always was on the same page. Michael created an incredible environment for fun. The dance floor was packed all night! Periodically, he'd check in with us if there was anything he could specifically play, and neither my husband nor I could think of anything better! Michael was truly killing it. Receiving a thumb drive of all of our music was the icing on the cake! It will help us relive the day over & over for years to come.
My sister used All Around Raleigh DJ for her wedding in 2013 and my husband and I just used them for our own wedding this year. They are amazing to work with! Eric was extremely he...
lpful, prompt, and comforting. He made our entire experience stress free - from start to finish. Our wedding day was seamless and Eric had a huge part in making it that way! I highly recommend booking with them!
Eric was great. He understood and had fun with the music. We had complements from multiple people spanning our friends and our parents friends about the music. Which was largely Er...
ic's work.
He did exactly what we wanted. Which was get everyone onto the dance floor. We even had some extra fun activities like a traditional Jewish and Greek dance. He totally ran with it and made it very memorable.
Jim was amazing! Jim DJ'd our wedding in May 2019 and we absolutely loved working with him! He was so easy to work with and created a wonderful experience on the dance floor. He se...
rved as a second hand in managing the speeches and did a fantastic job of helping us keep the reception on time throughout the night. His music great and we continue to receive compliments on the music selection for the night.
Eric was amazing! He met with us several times to discuss our wedding music, and was very flexible around our schedule. He was easy to talk to, and really captured our style from w...
hat we gave him. Our guests loved the music, and the uplighting looked amazing in our space. Highly recommend All Around Raleigh!
All Around Raleigh DJ Company did an excellent job with my daughters wedding. Michael was the best fit for us. He was kind and he was easy to work with. He did a great job of meeti...
ng with us and listening to what we wanted at her reception. He had great suggestions and followed through with such talent and fun. He kept the evening in just the right mood for dinner and dancing! We would chose them again!
All Around Raleigh DJ is one of the preferred vendors at our venue, The Cotton Room, and it is easy to see why. From the moment we spoke with Eric, he put us at ease with his relax...
ed yet highly professional demeanor. He immediately understood our music style, as well as what we meant when we stipulated no cheesy or over-played wedding music. He gave us a great deal on doing both the ceremony and reception music, as well as being the emcee for the evening. He kept in touch with us throughout the year of planning to make sure we were doing okay and help with other vendor recommendations. He had a detailed survey that helped us plan the music for the ceremony and several special moments throughout the ceremony (introductions, first dances, cake cutting, etc). We were able to incorporate songs from many of the artists we had seen in concert together, which made it so meaningful.
Prior to the wedding Eric sent a detailed timeline for that day to make sure we fit everything in and had plenty of time at the end for open dancing. Very sadly Eric had a major family emergency come up the day before our wedding and could no longer be our DJ. He was able to quickly activate the DJ backup plan within his company though, and Evan immediately stepped in to cover. Evan had all of the information with had sent and talked about with Eric and did a phenomenal job. The ceremony went smoothly and the dance floor was full all night. I had so much fun and so did my (now husband)! So glad with went with All Around Raleigh DJ for our wedding!
We knew that Eric was going to be great when he spent an hour talking to us on the phone even before we officially hired him for our wedding. He was thoughtful, excited, interested...
in us and what we wanted out of our reception. He was great at communicating with us through the process. We were amazed at how the reception was exactly what we dreamed and more. If you are having your wedding in Raleigh, you would be making a mistake by picking anyone else but AllAround DJ!!
We had the best experience with All Around Raleigh DJ Company at our wedding on December 15th, 2018. We had Eric as our DJ and he truly did an incredible job. He was so much fun to...
work with and kept our guests on the dance floor all night long. He responded to emails very quickly and was very receptive to our input about song choices and clearly made a big effort to play our requests at the reception. He helped create such a fun atmosphere at our reception and I would recommend All Around Raleigh DJ to any and everyone!
Eric did a phenomenal job DJing for our wedding! His professionalism and experience were evident throughout the entire reception. He listened to our requests and kept everyone danc...
ing all night! He cared about the subtle details and showed that he wanted to make our experience unforgettable..he even let the bride and groom DJ! We got so many compliments on the music and the event overall. If you want the best DJ for your wedding, definitely hire Eric with All Around Raleigh DJ!
All Around Raleigh DJ performed at our wedding and my husband and I could not have been more pleased with them! We worked specifically with Brian who did an amazing job choosing ju...
st the right songs for each moment on our big day. Good music really sets the mood, and it was nice to see all of our guests enjoy themselves the whole time. Highly recommend them!
Alan was so amazing at my wedding! He was entertaining, fun, and the music selection was perfect! I highly recommend!
Eric
When you said we were in good hands with Jim as our DJ you weren’t kidding! We had the best wedding in the history of weddings because of him!
The Pinehurst Resort experien...
ced possibly their first “northern” wedding and Jim handled it like the pro he is! He had us on the dance floor at every possible moment - just like we wanted. The selection of music was perfect and honestly we could not be happier.
This was truly the BEST WEDDING EVER!!
Thank you both for everything!
Eric from All Around Raleigh DJ was the best DJ we could have imagined for our reception! He did an awesome job understanding the type of music we wanted to play, and the song choi...
ces matched the flow of the reception perfectly. Our dance floor was packed the entire night, and he played the perfect combination of songs that appealed to our entire range of guests. Later in the night, he even let my husband and I guest DJ at the turntables--it was a blast, and something we'll always remember! Eric was very thoughtful all night--my dad referenced a Blake Shelton song during his speech, and Eric noticed that small detail and played the song a few moments later! He was also an awesome emcee and helped with transitions throughout the reception. Every wedding reception needs a DJ like Eric--and it was true, we did need a bigger dance floor!
Eric was awesome- we cannot say enough positive things about our experience with him! He came highly recommended by a friend whose wedding I attended a couple years ago, and I'm so...
glad we found him! From the beginning he was incredibly professional and we were confident that he would do an excellent job. He was laidback and easy to work with and always had a smile on his face - unlike some DJs we saw at bridal shows who tried too hard to push their services, we never felt pressured, and Eric didn't need to convince us that he was the right choice - his experience and personality as well as fantastic reviews (including from a trusted friend) made it an easy choice. He was always really helpful and responsive whenever we had questions, and took time to understand the kind of music we liked and to personalize things for us. He had some great ideas/suggestions for things that made our night even more special. One example was that we were thinking about doing an anniversary dance - he suggested finding out who was married the longest, which turned out to be my parents, and playing their first dance song - this made them so happy. He even made last minute changes to the ceremony music at our request less than 24 hours out. He helped to make sure the night ran smoothly and that everyone was having fun and dancing! Everyone had an amazing time and he was a fantastic MC for our night, worth every penny! We cannot recommend him highly enough.
I was impressed with All Around Raleigh DJ from my initial inquiry through our wedding date. Eric was a pleasure to work with and provided timely responses to all of my questions t...
o ensure we were comfortable with everything. Our DJ, Evan Gordon, was as professional as they come. He implemented songs I provided and mixed in some of his own to ensure people stayed on the dance floor. For a smaller wedding, the dance floor was occupied most of the evening and that is a testament to him. I highly recommend All Around Raleigh DJ to anyone looking for stress free wedding planning and a great night of fun once the day finally arrives!
Having All around Raleigh DJ was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Eric Hodgden was our DJ and he did an amazing job. He was always willing to help and answer all ...
of our questions we had during the planning of our wedding. He met with us a couple of times and followed up with emails fairly quickly. The day of the wedding, Eric did an incredible job by keeping everyone entertained with great music and announcements for our events in the reception. We couldn’t have been happier how our wedding turned out, thanks to the music provided by Eric. As some people said, our wedding was lit! We highly recommend booking All around Raleigh DJ for your wedding day!
Thank you so much,
Lauren and Renato
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851 Washington Street, Raleigh, NC | Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Apex, Cary, Wake Forest
All Around Raleigh DJ Company