Reviews,page 8

We had originally planned to marry in Annapolis on May 1st but COVID19 restrictions for indoor venues and 10 person limits put the brakes on for everything. Four rounds of letters and three date changes later, we finally celebrated our wedding at the Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM) on August 22nd.

Flexibility and great service are how I would describe Maryland's DJ. Jordan worked with us the entire time as we navigated multiple date and venue changes. Our DJ, Steve Hartka, was awesome and worked with us in the final weeks before the wedding to make sure our Playlist was perfect and that every detail was covered for the big day. Our guests had an amazing time. The music was perfect and the photobooth was a huge hit. I would highly recommend Marylands DJ for any event!

We hired Steve to provide music and entertainment for our reception and ensuing dance party. I would say that working with Steve, and his performance at the reception, was the absolute highlight of our entire wedding. From our first conversation, I could tell that Steve was fully on board with our plan to have a progressive/electro house dance party. We provided some songs as inspiration, and he gave us a live demo at his office, demonstrating his mixing style as well as other songs he’d found to match our taste. He accommodated my mom’s insistence on using a medley of Prince songs for the mother/son dance, and he transitioned from that into his DJ set absolutely flawlessly. I will never forget standing in the middle of the dance floor with my now-wife, surrounded by our friends, as the final guitar solo of “Let’s Go Crazy” played out, ending with Steve announcing “Your dance floor is now open!”, immediately followed by the drop of “Feel So Close” (Calvin Harris). People went nuts and it was awesome. Additionally, Steve is just an all around fun guy to talk to and work with. He gets my highest recommendation.

Had planned out a lot of things/announcements and songs.

When the lte night snacks came out there was not an announcement. A special song was suppose to play and have an announcement with it which it didn’t. As bride and groom were coming in guests were suppose to spin their napkins around in the air, there wasn’t an announcement for that. Guest asked to play a song and as he walked away the dj gave a face and said no

I asked him and there was some tension about it and he played it but it wasn’t an upbeat song like requested. I also wanted a special song to play for myself that was on my playlist , that wasn’t played. I dont believe he made an announcement to go outside for sparklers at the end of the night. I was surprised as we spent some time together and the reviews were good and I did hear good things. But it was still a great wedding and people enjoyed it

Jordan literally made our wedding a party! We had multiple meetings with him via Zoom because we needed help with song selections and he sat with us and helped us pick out the perfect ones! He also made our day run so smoothly… from pre ceremony all the way to the very last song. He had everyone on the dance floor and was able to find the groove to cater to all ages. I have told all of my friends about him and his company. I would absolutely hire him again in a heartbeat. He is very responsive, so fun, amazing energy and truly loves what he does. He totally crushed it!

--Tl;dr stop reading this review and go book them right now!

--We used Maryland’s DJ for our wedding reception and they were the most complimented vendor of the night.

--Of the DJs we interviewed Marylands DJ was by far the most professional and put together, and from the beginning we trusted their whole team. This was important because the original DJ we booked with had a conflict on our wedding day, and we weren’t concerned in the slightest when we were assigned a new DJ.

--The DJ for our wedding was DJ Mike Q and he was absolutely spectacular. He emceed very well following our instructions in their planning portal. He also could improvise well, like when I asked him to give a shout out to one of our grandmothers because it was her birthday. He also picked up on a song referenced in the best man’s speech and played it later in the night. He also takes song requests!

--DJ Mike Q was so good at keeping folks on the dance floor. I kid you not, it was packed all night and he mixed in a lot of songs we put on a list that gave him our dancing music vibes. I remember I was viben so hard that I forgot to drink anything between 8 and 9 pm. Maybe we’re biased, but compared to the previous few weddings we attended DJ Mike Q absolutely played the best music for dancing from beginning to end.

--He also added some fun mixes into the song list that made us belly laugh a few times.

--We got the photobooth and they did a great job with it. Got all the photos within a day or two of the wedding from that. That was easy to use and we were glad we got it because it gave folks a break from dancing.

--They also provided lighting and were super experienced and helpful when we had no idea how to pick what would look good in our venue

--The online planning tool and regular email reminders were great tools to help us plan our music independently on our own time.

--We didn’t book them for the ceremony, but I’m sure they would have done well.

--We got uplighting from them and it looked great in the barn. -----They knew exactly where to put it and we didn’t even have to think about it. We trusted them and they delivered.

We could not have asked for a better DJ than Steve from Maryland's DJ for our wedding. Steve was great to work with from the get-go: he was communicative, responsive, and super easy to get along with. Our music taste is very particular and Steve really "got" us. He even offered to spin vinyl at our party, which we were super excited about. On the day of the event, Steve was not only professional but also made our small (covid-sized) party a blast. His music choice and timing was perfect and he kept the party going until the end of the night. Many of our friends commented that this was the best wedding music they've ever heard. The vinyl was dope as well. Thanks DJ Steve!

I had Maryland's DJ for my wedding last weekend and they totally rocked it. We got a lot of compliments that night for the music mixes and the energy. Brian was a lot of fun to work with, at one point some during the reception guest were slowing down a bit but he was able to get everyone excited and dancing again in no time.

I knew several years before my wedding that I wanted to work with Maryland’s DJ after seeing them at a friend’s wedding so I’m so happy they were available and there to make my big day so memorable!

Laz & John were amazing, they had the dance floor packed all night long at our wedding! They interacted with the guests and were the life of the party. Highly recommend them for any event!

We are thankful we booked with a company like Maryland's DJ. The original DJ we were paired with had last minute health issues and was swapped out the day before. The owner, Jordan, made sure Laz & John were up to speed and able to deliver a seamless experience on our wedding day (easy to do with the great online portal and planning forms they use for their clients).

We are so happy we worked with Maryland’s DJ for our September 2023 wedding. They were extremely responsive and offered insight/suggestions when asked. Steve Hartka was our DJ and he was outstanding. The dance floor was packed the entire reception! Multiple guests told us how great our music was and they couldn’t believe they danced the entire reception. We are so happy with our experience and definitely recommend this company to any couple who wants to have a packed dance floor!

Steve our DJ and Jordan, at Marylands DJ were with us for the long-haul. Our date originally in 11/2020 was pushed to 11/2021 only to be cancelled by our original venue 60 days before the big day. I am a to do list, plan ahead type of bride and had major anxiety about the new venue and our complicated family dynamics going into our big day. Steve was cool and confident and helped calm my nerves with every change or concern that cropped up right up to presenting us to the reception.

Their planner portal is awesome! But he real reason you should work with this team is that they truly are Team Bride and Groom! It was a special event with great energy!

Thanks Steve and Jordan!

Steve DJ’d our wedding in June and people are still talking about it over six months later! Everyone says it was the most fun wedding they have ever been to. The music was absolutely phenomenal and our wedding was a huge party - just what we wanted! He made it super easy with the online planning tool and was so flexible with music changes. I even asked him to tweak something the day of the wedding and he just rolled with it. If you’re looking for a great DJ for a memorable, fun wedding, this is it!

Jordan DJ’ed my Dad’s surprise 50th birthday at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge. Jordan was extremely nice and helpful through the whole planning process. He checked in with my Mom and I several times to ensure that all of our questions were answered and that we were ready for the big day.

The music was great, the lights were awesome, and Jordan was a fantastic MC through the night. If we have another event that requires a DJ, Jordan will be our first call.

Thank you again for everything Jordan!

I have nothing but good things to say about Maryland’s DJ and Jordan (great guy!). One of my favorite things about Maryland DJ, is their super fun photo booth which we’ve had at multiple special family celebrations. One of the photo booth settings “boomerang” makes for some legendary memories. (And somehow always makes everyone look good). In fact, one time we took a photo booth boomerang collage with my Grammy’s walker, doing fun dances, and it was quite hilarious.

All in all, 1000% would recommend!

You have to hire Jordan to DJ your wedding! Seriously, I couldn't recommend him more highly. I was nervous about finding the right DJ and Jordan totally put me at ease. Before the wedding, he did a private demo for us so we could hear him at work but also so he could better understand what we liked and disliked and then tailor the music for our wedding accordingly. He was very responsive and great to work with throughout the process. Our guests danced the night away and Jordan got rave reviews from our friends and family. And to top it off, the price was on point, too!

Marylands DJ is the absolute best. From start to finish, they were so organized and professional, and made us feel confident we hired the perfect people for entertaining our guests on our wedding day. Steve Hartka was our DJ and he truly was incredible. He took the time to work with us leading up to the wedding to understand the vibe we were going for, help us with logistics for the ceremony, reception announcements and flow of the evening, and so much more. He had all our guests on the dance floor from the minute it opened up until the end of the night - the dance floor was never empty and no one wanted the night to end!!... Read more

For us, the most important thing at our wedding was that our guests had an amazing time. We knew that music would be a key piece of this, drawing out or enhancing a different mood for every phase of the celebration. We needed our ceremony to feel serious but not too serious; our cocktail hour and dinner to feel laid back but classy; and our reception to feel like a college dance party for every generation of former college students. That's a hard balance to strike, but Jordan was able to hit every note flawlessly. He was one of those rare DJs who not only listened to our requests but also read the room at every moment to create the perfect blend of music that could just fade into the background of the experience. And wow, what an experience it was. We can't recommend Jordan enough. Great guy, super talented DJ.

Maryland’s DJ was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. Taylor was very helpful when booking and planning. Neil and his day of crew were also great. We spoke to Neil a few times leading up to our wedding day and he really got a good picture of what we wanted to hear all through the day and he delivered. We had the most amazing wedding/ dance party that we have ever been to! So many of our guests told us they haven’t danced so long and enjoyed themselves as much as they did at our wedding! The Photo Booth also went so well and we loved getting all the mini videos and pictures from that a few days later. We can’t recommend Maryland’s DJ enough!!!!

My husband and I cannot recommend Maryland's DJ enough. Based on our preferences, we were paired with DJ Steve. We have been impressed with him since day 1. Having never planned a wedding before, my husband and I did not know the process. However, Steve walked us through everything. He was organized, clear, easily accessible, and had the crowd dancing all night. The company has a lot of prep documents which helped ups plan for the flow of the night and really consider what we wanted for our evening -- this helped so much. Would rehire again and highly recommend to others!

A good wedding DJ does more than play music. They help manage the flow of the day, they provide atmosphere and ambience, and most importantly, they run the fun on the dance floor. If you want a DJ service that matches your needs, that MCs as well as they DJ, and are a great time at your party, gathering, wedding, etc., you want Maryland’s DJ and you want DJ Steve. Steve isn’t the only DJ they have, but he ended up as DJ for our wedding after we met and consulted with Maryland’s DJ. They make a wonderful effort to match a couple with the styles of one of their excellent DJs. Their online portal provides lots of avenues to control the songs couples would like (or not!) at their wedding, and communication is always open. On the wedding day, DJ Steve was smooth as can be. He worked with us to facilitate a few last-minute lineup changes to the wedding party, to manage to the minute various announcements and scheduling of dances, was a wonderful and energetic MC — and when the dancefloor opened, he was an absolute joy to have at the DJ table. His mixes are on point and he works with you to make sure you’re getting the songs and sounds you and your guests want. You can’t go wrong with these folks.

Working with Maryland's DJ was great from Day 1. From the initial contact and discussions with Taylor and Steve about the vision for our night, we knew that we were in good hands. We had some issues with USPS and check delivery/cashing, but they quickly worked out a solution with us as soon as issues were discovered. Even with a diverse music taste and a wide age range, Steve kept the dance floor hopping from start to finish. He was even able to adjust on the fly to my wedding party's last-minute entrance changes. Our guests RAVED about the music and I can't recommend Steve and the team enough for any occasion. Thank you for making our special day so amazing.

Jordan was such an amazing DJ for our wedding day! He made sure to meet with us at least once prior to the wedding, and gave us an in-person demonstration of his talent. He asked that both my husband and I tell him a few songs or genre of music that we liked, and then he was able to easily mix this music together into songs that flowed beautifully. On our wedding day he eased my nerves by assisting with the flow of the ceremony and the reception. His step-by-step online portal allows you to choose every detail in order to ensure smooth transitions and lots of dancing on your special day. Everyone was up and dancing until the minute they kicked us out of the venue! We can't thank Jordan enough!!!

Marylands DJ were great to work with, especially our DJ, DJ Mike Q! We loved the process and portal that Marylands DJ provided. It was easy to select the songs we wanted. DJ Mike Q was responsive throughout the months leading up to the wedding and we had a final walkthrough a few weeks prior where we talked through more of the details. On the day of, DJ Mike Q kept everything running smoothly and was flexible, changing things where needed and working with our coordinator to switch up the timeline based on how the event was going. We're very happy we selected Maryland's DJ for our wedding!

We are so happy we worked with Maryland’s DJ for our September 2023 wedding. They were extremely responsive and offered insight/suggestions when asked. Steve Hartka was our DJ and he was outstanding. The dance floor was packed the entire reception! Multiple guests told us how great our music was and they couldn’t believe they danced the entire reception. We are so happy with our experience and definitely recommend this company to any couple who wants to have a packed dance floor!

Jordan (the owner of Maryland’s DJ) is great and was professional and enthusiastic during the booking process. He even invited us to his studio to hear him spin so we would know for sure if it was a good fit. He was a total pro and really understood our music preferences. Unfortunately, Jordan ended up not being able to DJ our wedding due to covid related wedding rescheduling. While we totally understand that things pop up, we weren’t blown away by the backup option, Brian. Brian played the songs we requested and followed our timeline, but wasn’t a great emcee. He was pretty soft-spoken and wasn’t as energetic as we had hoped. The speakers had noticeable feedback about 6 times throughout the night - especially during our toasts/speeches which was unfortunate. Brian wasn’t very assertive so this had an impact on the overall coordination throughout the night for the speeches, group photo, etc. All in all, we had a pretty good experience, but would probably not book Brian again if we had the option.

Steve was absolutely amazing at our wedding a few months ago. He is literally a walking encyclopedia of music information, and he was able to mesh all of our interests (funk, 80-90s R&B, contemporary pop, etc.) into one seamless night that had the entire dance floor packed all night long. We can't recommend Steve enough for being so supportive and accommodating.

He also did our ceremony music, and we were amazed how seamlessly that came together. All in all - Steve's your guy! Thanks for everything, Steve!

For bride and grooms to be (or anyone throwing an event) - do yourself a favor and look no further, seriously! Jordan was amazing during this entire planning process, he always replied in a timely manner and made every little request I had seem like no biggie and made it happen! Using the online portal (which was extremely cool!!) gives you the opportunity to give him a general idea of the type of music you want and keeps things extremely organized...Now more importantly, he literally had the crowd on the dance floor the ENTIRE time. He is able to read the crowd and deliver. It’s only been two days since the wedding and I’ve gotten SO many messages about the DJ and how incredible the music was and how awesome his lighting work was. If you want the best of the best, you’ve found it!!

Harvey was amazing! 10/10. He was extremely prepared and could read the vibe of the event. We had a long playlist with many songs that were slow, so he played some of the slower songs during dinner and saved the more upbeat songs for dancing. He also respected our wishes about a quiet exit, which worked out because we needed to leave 15 minutes early. And I heard from guests that he kept the party going! The speakers directing music to the dance floor were great so the people with hearing problems could still hear each other at the tables. His attitude was great! He even switched from a polo to a suit when he saw most of our... Read more

Working with Maryland’s DJ was an absolutely amazing experience throughout the course of our wedding planning journey. From the minute that we first contacted them, Jordan and Mike were extremely professional, attentive, and best of all- FUN! Their online portal was a great tool, allowing us to quickly and easily plan everything from song lists to lighting schemes for our wedding ceremony and reception. During the course of the wedding evening, DJ Mike did a fantastic job of making announcements to keep the party flowing and playing songs that kept feet on the dance floor. We received many compliments regarding the mix of lighting and music that DJ Mike provided throughout the night, and they were absolutely correct. Our venue (Baltimore Museum of Art) included large rooms with high ceilings, but Mike did a fantastic job of lighting them and controlling the acoustics. We can’t say enough good things about Maryland’s DJ, and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a great DJ in the Maryland/DC/Virginia area!

I am so thankful to Steve and his team at Maryland's DJ for absolutely bringing the party!! There are so many details that need the brides attention but he knew exactly what to do and totally understood what we were going for. His calls where detailed and helpful and professional which is more than I can say for some other vendors. I loved my wedding and spent the whole evening on a PACKED dance floor because of this man. He also did audio for our ceremony and was very helpful making sure everyone could hear even at an outside event. I cannot say enough about how great he is.

After going to multiple weddings with boring, unorganized DJs who played awkward and cringeworthy music, my husband and I knew we wanted better for our wedding. That’s how we found Jordan at Maryland DJ. From our amazing initial meeting, where Jordan mixed our favorite songs into a mini-set list, I knew Jordan was the perfect choice for the fun, energetic wedding we wanted.

Our family and friends have not stopped praising Jordan and our wedding’s music: “that was the best wedding music I’ve ever heard” and “every song he played was perfect”. Jordan kept the dance floor packed all night, including my 3 year old cousin and my 70 year old great aunt. He played one amazing song after another, totally embracing our music tastes.

Jordan also makes the wedding process as smooth as possible. His portal helps plan your ceremony and reception while giving you plenty of suggestions for “must-play” songs, parent dances, first dance songs, etc… At the wedding, he makes sure the ceremony and reception run smoothly through his promptness, his announcements, and his guest interactions. He isn’t corny or cheesy, but he will make sure everyone gets up dancing!

We loved how thoughtful Jordan was through the entire event. He arrived early to the venue and even offered to help my dad and brother set up our chuppah. He checked in with us about 30 minutes before the end of the night to see if there were any last minute songs we still wanted to hear. And, when I put two musical songs on our cocktail hour/dinner playlist, he included some “Hamilton” and “Dear Evan Hanson” which made the night even more special and personalized.

We can never thank Jordan enough for helping make our wedding perfect. If you want the best music and dancing at your wedding, Jordan is the perfect DJ for your event.

We had a great experience working with Maryland's DJ! Brian (our DJ) and Chris (on saxophone) were an absolute dream team. From the planning stages to the big day, they were professional, responsive, and easy to work with. On the day of the event, they nailed it- reading the vibe of the crowd flawlessly and delivering exactly the kind of music we envisioned. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the energy, the music, and especially Chris on sax- he stole the show!

Maryland's DJ was excellent throughout the entire wedding process. They were flexible and helped us with our every need. Our wedding day ran smoothly from the ceremony until the party ended. Our DJ Jesse was extremely prepared for all the chaos that was thrown at him as we added speeches and certain songs the day of the wedding. He kept the party rocking the whole time and was excellent. Ultimately, we had an awesome time and couldn't have done so without the help of Jordan and Jesse at Maryland's DJ.

Steve did a PHENOMENAL job!!! Right from the start, he did such a good job figuring out what vibe we were looking for and even provided his number for any last minute updates we would need. His playlist during dinner (which we had little input on besides acoustic modern songs) was amazing and people were coming up to us asking for his playlist 😂. Then, he captured exactly what we wanted in terms of songs on the dance floor and kept the energy extremely high which was SO important to me. I literally danced to every single song. We would give him a 10/10!!

Jordan and his team from Maryland DJ were truly amazing! They really care about the people they work with and spent a lot of time just getting to know my wife and I, which made us feel even more comfortable to work with them. The attention to detail, music selection, timelines, light selection, fun attitude, and support were above and beyond. My wife and I work full time jobs and Jordan helped keep us on track with his easy to understand platforms and his kind demeanor walking us through every step of the way. Jordan did it all for us from music selection to back lighting to an awesome easy to use photo booth. From start to finish, Jordan made the venue come alive! I am not exaggerating when I say everyone was on the dance floor the entire night. If you are looking for an awesome DJ we highly recommend using Maryland DJ! Thank you Jordan and Maryland’s DJ for being great and being a part of our special night!

Maryland's DJ ere amazing. It was very easy to communicate with them and they asked all the right questions to make our event a wonderful one. Our DJ Steve understood our vision immediately and was able to deliver to it flawlessly. They were very flexible and helped up think through a lot of details. The wedding was a success to Steve and his team. The portal to add songs is super helpful as well as the form to pin down the specifics of both the ceremony and the reception. Highly recommend hiring Marylan'd DJ!!

We cannot say enough great things about DJ Steve! From the moment we connected, he was incredibly friendly, professional, and easy to work with. He truly listened to our vision for the wedding and brought it to life with his amazing DJ skills.

Steve perfectly set the tone for every part of the evening. During the cocktail hour, he played timeless classics by Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald, creating an elegant and classic vibe. As dinner began, he transitioned seamlessly into some lively swing music, which added so much energy to the room. When it was time to party, Steve went through the decades, playing all the hits from the ‘80s, ‘90s, and 2000s. We sang and danced our hearts out to all of our favorites. He read the crowd perfectly, and the dance floor was packed all night long! Our guests couldn’t stop raving about how much fun they had and how sore they were from all the dancing, and we owe so much of that to Steve’s ability to keep the energy going all night. People only really took breaks to grab another drink.

Thank you Steve for being such a pleasure to work with and for making our special day so incredible!

We met with Jordan on the recommendation of our photographer (Photography by Brea), and from our initial consultation we knew that he was the perfect choice as our wedding DJ. After being to so many weddings with standard, line-dance heavy playlists it was instantly intriguing to listen to his demo of songs mixed right on the spot. Jordan seamlessly balanced our diverse musical tastes (including having Journey on the bride’s “must play” and groom’s “do not play” lists), acted as MC for wedding activities as needed, and coordinated with our caterer and photographer to ensure our evening ran smoothly and on schedule. He checked in with us throughout the night, making sure we were enjoying ourselves and even grabbing the groom a drink when he noticed it was empty. As a couple who are not generally huge dancers, it says a lot that we never left the dance floor! Jordan helped make our wedding a true celebratory party and we would highly recommend him!

Jordan is phenomenal. I couldn't have picked a better DJ. From the in-person demonstration to get a feel for our music taste to the amazing communication and website he has setup that asks you all the right questions about your special day. No one can get the party going like he can and if he can get my 80 and 90 year old grandparents to get up from their seats he must be doing something right! If you're looking for the best DJ in town that's going to take care of you, run the show and leave all of your guests asking for his contact info then look no further than Maryland's DJ!

Best Day Ever!

What Jordan did for our wedding day is speechless! From day one he gave us the feeling that he was dedicated to making our day the best day we could ever imagine. It was crazy how after a simple 5 minute phone call he was able put together a demo session that had us geeked for our special day! Jordan is more than just a DJ, he helped us find the best photographer a couple could ask for, he added touches to our wedding we never would have thought of on our own, he brought a large group of people from all over the world to one dance floor for what felt like the best dance party ever. We could go on and on about how awesome of a DJ Jordan is. Bottom line, make the right decision to hire the best DJ, DJ Jordan!

DJ Steve from Maryland’s DJ provided music and lights for our event and was incredible! The lighting was perfect for the venue and really brought our vision to life. The music was on point all evening, and we really appreciated how willing Steve was to make announcements on the fly and to just go find out answers to questions so we didn’t have to stress. The guests had a great time dancing and so did we! We 100% recommend Steve and Maryland’s DJ for your wedding or other event!

I couldn’t say enough good things about Maryland’s DJ. The entire process was simple. The first thing we did was a phone call with Jordan who was super sweet and really listened to what we wanted. I had known DJ Ryan Carr previously and found that he worked with Maryland’s DJ so I had asked if we could request him. Thankfully he was available and then a second call was set up for us to meet with the DJ and get a little more specific as to what we wanted. They also provide a website that you fill out timeline forms and music playlists at your pace. The website was really cool because we got to organize songs in categories such as must play, please try to play and absolutely do not play. This really helped solidify what vibes we wanted. Personally we picked maybe a total of 10 songs for this entire playlist as we wanted the DJ to do his thing. Come the wedding, DJ Ryan C and MC Rob were amazing! All of our family was dancing at some point and loved the energy they both brought. The MC was on the dance floor dancing with my cousins and really made the event such a good time. We also rented their photo booth which was an awesome addition. Everyone in the family loved this, including grandmoms! There is no doubt in my mind that I would book with them again for any event!