Red Hot Chameleon Entertainment
Reviews for Red Hot Chameleon Entertainment
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Craig was recommended to me by several different people and I am very glad I took their advise. He was very easy to work with and made planning my wedding easier when it came to music and the structure of the reception. He also was very helpful by choosing songs for me when I did not have a particular song in mind; for example, he chose my cake-cutting song and it was one of both my and my groom's favorite bands!
He also put together a photo montage for me. It was just amazing! I really loved it and many guests at my wedding told me they really thought it was great.
I would absolutely recommend his services to anyone.
GUEST




Craig did our wedding on 5/12/12, he did an awesome job! Everyone was on the dance floor the whole night. He was very easy to work with and anything you asked he was willing to do. A lot of guests said he was the best DJ they have had at a wedding. He made a special mix of songs for the father daughter dance which was great. We were so pleased with his work and would recommend him to anyone. We will actually be seeing him again for another wedding in October and are looking forward to it already!
GUEST




Craig was the DJ for our wedding on 5/5/12 and he did an absolutely AMAZING job! He is very personable and very easy to work with! Everything was done the way we hoped it would be and the end product had people raving about him and the great job he did! People were on the dance floor for hours on end not wanting to leave due to the wonderful wide variety of song selection he was playing. We attended many other receptions that Craig has been the DJ for and everyone always loved him and his work! Craig is definetly the best DJ we've ever seen and worked with. We would recommend him to anyone and everyone for any occasion!
GUEST




Our wedding was on April 21st 2012 at the 10th St. Station. Craig did a great job with getting in touch with us and making sure everything was correct for the day of our wedding. My dad and I did a dance for our father daughter dance that included a mix of 4 songs. Craig was very patient with me and changed them a couple times! All of our wedding party came into different songs for the entrences and he was great at getting the exact part that they wanted, He even changed a song for one our groomsmen at the very last moment before he entered! Our goal was for everyone to have a great time and dance all night and Craig made sure to play songs that kept our guests on the dance floor!! I would definalty recommend him to anyone! The only thing I would have changed is we went around to every table to say thank you for coming and that took a little longer than we wanted which in turn set everything back a little. But aside from that the night went great and Craig kept everything flowing and in control!!
GUEST




We hired Craig after hearing great things from 2 former brides. And we made the right choice! Craig set up way in advance to accommodate our ceremony in the same room as the reception. He kept the music flowing from cocktail hour through to the end of the night, found some traditional ethnic music for us at the last minute, and helped us keep track of reception timing to make sure we had enough time to dance (things fly by!). He has a great announcing voice, and got all of our crazy eastern european and hispanic names pronounced correctly! Highly, highly recommend.
GUEST




Craig is very easy to work with, and a fantastic DJ. We had so much fun at our reception thanks to him! I highly recommend his services.
GUEST




Criag is absolutely amazing!!! He absolutely made the night :-) He has been the DJ of three friends of mine. There is no other DJ we would have at our wedding!
GUEST




Summary - Craig is an amazing DJ that will help make your special night perfect. HIGHLY recommended. He's the best vendor I worked with during the wedding. Top notch professional, great pricing, very tech savvy, and he made everything perfect. He arrived early, stayed late, worked extra, stayed in touch without being a pest, and gave us guidance when we needed it. NO BRAINER - you're not going to get a better DJ. We'd book him again in a heartbeat and are recommending him to all of our soon to be wed friends.
Price - Very resonable pricing. He has a nice a la carte menu that you can add to or just go with his regular Dj service. He's a steal of a deal for his quality of service though. Of all the money I spent for the wedding - Craig the Red Hot Chameleon DJ was the BEST money I spent.
Personality - funny, laid back, accomodating, and all while still being a top notch professional. Even during the final stress weeks of the wedding I always enjoyed working with Craig cause he just made it easy. Both Bride and Groom "clicked" with him from the start.
How guests recieved the DJ - Everyone was dancing, loved the music, and he was well recieved by people of all ages. One of the first things every guest said after our wedding was "Wow that DJ was awesome!". Bride and Groom loovvvvvveeeeeddd him.
Other notes - I have done event planning as part of my previous jobs and pride myself on vetting vendors and getting the best bang for my buck. I spent a lot of time checking into Craig (and other DJ's) before we booked him and he was the one DJ that was always spoken of very highly by both his competitors and his previous clients. Save yourself the time and worry and just book him already! Also, GET THE LIGHTS he has. Made a huge difference in the room we rented and set a nice mood. Plus they were very affordable and had a hugh impact on the look and feel of the reception.
GUEST




Craig was wonderful! He was very easy to work with and very accommodating of our special requests.
Because of Craig, I had so much fun (almost too much fun) at my wedding. I highly recommend that you consider using his services for your wedding!
GUEST




Being the Bride, I was planning EVERYTHING and definitely needed someone to step in and say, "It'll be alright, I got it all covered." Craig was able to do that with my entire reception. He put my mind at ease with all the planning and execution and even kept me on track throughout the night. He is an amazing DJ with a great personality, knows his music, and really knows how to keep everyone, young and old out on the dance floor. I couldn't have asked for more in a DJ. Thanks Craig for everything! I truly had the time of my life!
GUEST




Craig was amazing! He took the time to make sure that he had everything we wanted PRIOR to the wedding. We had the opportunity to come up with our own play list and make any special requests we wanted! He made sure the night ran smoothly and there was no "down time" and got right to the party! We packed the dance floor the entire night and Craig did a great job entertaining our guests! I would highly recommend him to anyone that wants to have a great party and wedding!
GUEST




I spent a while looking for the perfect DJ for our Wedding. We have a mix of different people that we wanted to accomodate-young & energetic and also our families and the older crowd. When we found Craig we knew in a matter of seconds hearing his voice over the phone and his enthusiasm for what he does...he was the perfect choice. Through the whole process of planning, answering the smallest of questions, getting advice for music selections and timelines he was there. Who needed a wedding planner? Craig was the one-stop-shop.
When our wedding day arrived, Craig was prompt, professional and really upbeat. ALL of our guests loved the music and his personality. He had a wide array of music selections that our guests could request songs from.
If you are looking for an amazing DJ that is sure to please and budget friendly Craig is your guy!!!
GUEST




Red Hot Chameleon Entertainment really helped to make our wedding absolutely perfect. Our DJ was Craig and he did a fabulous job. He went above and beyond to make sure our reception was fun and entertaining. Instead of throwing together a list of songs, he found out what we liked and catered our reception towards our favorite artists including our entrance song. Aside from the music, Craig also took a ton of pictures, helping to document the best parts of the night. I would and already have recommended Red Hot Chameleon Entertainment to friends. Thank you for making our night so special.
GUEST




Craig was an awesome choice for our wedding DJ. He provided us with more than enough references to call and was amazing at understanding the feel we were going for during our wedding ceremony, dinner and reception. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ and he was dedicated to making sure that our requests went off without a hitch!!
GUEST




Relax it will be perfect....Craig is the Best DJ, he can get any group of people up and dancing. Thanks for another great party Craig.
GUEST




Craig made our day perfect! Not only did he keep the party going, he played all types of music for all ages. He was well organized, professional and flexible. We have already recommended him to all our friends because we know they will love him too. In addition, he kept our entire event on schedule and running smooth. Thank you, Craig for everything!!
GUEST




DJ Red Hot Chameleon listened to all of our requests, and made every moment of our wedding reception perfect. His new uplighting was so beautiful and made a huge difference to the ambiance of the dance floor. Everybody had an amazing time because of his great song list and ability to read the crowd. We definitely recommend him!
GUEST




Without a doubt Craig helped make our special day perfect!! His selection of music during our event was exceptional for each and every moment. He also provided a number of other services which included uplighting and the most beautiful and unforgettable video montage for us. We will definitely recommend Red Hot Chameleon to all future wedding couples. Great Job!!
James & Jennifer Carroll
GUEST




Craig did a fantastic job at our wedding. He was great to work with and super organized. People were on the dance floor the whole night and everyone had a great time. I highly recommend him as a DJ!
GUEST




Craig was everything that i was looking for in a Dj. He kept everything flowing, Played great music, kept people on the dance floor and was wonderful to work with. All my guests told me that he was wonderful and had a blast at our wedding. He is the Best around. Thanks Craig for everything!!!!!
GUEST




Craig provided the music for our ceremony and reception. He was professional and when asked to do something he completed it in a timely manner. He was flexible with the music and was willing to work with last minute, edited music for a choreographed bridal dance. I'd reccommend him to anyone.
GUEST




Craig was by far the best DJ we could have picked for our wedding. All of our guest commented about how awesome our DJ was. He made our wedding so much fun. I would highly recommend him for a DJ. He was so organized and knew everyone's name in our bridal party without me even telling him(now thats talent). Because of Craig, the dance floor was never empty. Thanks again Craig for making our wedding a blast!!
GUEST




Craig is an absolute class act. He really appreciated our eclectic musical tastes and created the exact atmosphere that we were hoping for. Everyone had a fantastic time and danced the night away. My husband and I highly recommend Red Hot Chameleon Entertainment. A+++ experience!
GUEST




Red Hot Chameleons Services went beyond my expectations. We talked about how I wanted each traditional aspect of the reception to go and it all went very smoothly! He was very quick to respond to my emails and phone calls. He also provided me with a slideshow service. It was more than I ever imagined it. I was very pleased with the result of the slide show. We still had people talking about how smoothly and how fun our wedding reception was even weeks later! I highly recommend his services to anyone!
GUEST




Craig was awesome, we would recommend him for any occasion! He was very professional and had a wide array of music. He truly made our reception a party, people were dancing til the last song! Craig is super nice and personable. He was very good about keeping us on track while allowing us time with our guests.
Matt and I are very happy that we chose Red Hot Chameleon for our wedding entertainment. Thank you for all of your hard work, Craig, you rock! (And thanks for playing The Clarks!)
GUEST




BOOK CRAIG NOW! You won't regret it! He is amazing. If getting people to dance is one of your worries, book him and you can stop worrying. :)
GUEST




Craig at Red Hot Chameleon Entertainment did such an amazing job with our ceremony and reception music. He explained everything he was going to do in the order it was going to happen and how it needed to be done. He was so nice and attentive. I would recommend him to everyone! Thanks for everything!
Heather Vibostak
GUEST




Craig was very helpful- he suggested services he could provide (i.e. photo montage, which was wonderful), he helped me come up with a reception timeline, and he was very accomodating re. last minute changes. Thanks so much for making our wedding reception perfect!
GUEST




Craig came very highly recommended. He exceeded my expectations. He was very prepared and things went very smooth. He played every song I really wanted and put together great additional playlists. The reception was to be over at 10pm, but Craig had the party going so strong we stayed until 11pm. It was a great time! He is very professional! Everything is online which makes it nice to add songs as you think of it. Thank you Craig for a memorable evening!
GUEST




We would highly recommend using Red Hot Chameleon services for a wedding reception. He was very entertaining throughout the reception. He kept the crowd going the entire time. Craig was also great about playing the music introductions the way we asked them to be played. He is very professional DJ while being easy going at the same time.
GUEST




Craig you are the man. You did an amazing job at our wedding and everyone had a great time. The pictures you took of the wedding are also awesome. We would recommend you to any of our friends. Thanks again.
Brian and Lindsey Litz
May 28, 2011
GUEST




Craig was awesome!!! I would recommend him to others in need of a DJ and would use him again and again. Our wedding was a blast and Craig was so easy going. Jason and I had requested each wedding party couple to walk in to separate songs when introduced at the recreption and he was able to accomodate our request and make it fun. He also kept the wedding reception moving along smoothly. Jason and I both are extremely happy with the service Craig provided. BEST DJ EVER!!!!!!. He made the wedding fun and kept our crazy friends and family entertained. Thank you Craig!!!!
GUEST




Red Hot Chameleon is the best DJ in the Pittsburgh area. His expertise and passion for music allows for an unforgettable evening. Not only is Craig professional, he is a lot of fun too. He has great energy and becomes part of the wedding party. We have been to 3 weddings including ours with Craig as the DJ, and he has never disappointed. Thank you for everything!
GUEST




Craig was an awesome DJ! He's very organized and really helps keep the day on schedule. He is also very helpful in working with your song requests. My husband and I had a few strange music requests that we discussed with Craig 2 weeks before the wedding and he was able to get the songs, no problem. He also kept the dance floor packed all night. Definitely no regrets with our DJ choice for our wedding!
GUEST




Craig made our wedding reception absolutely wonderful. He was a great resource as to what exactly we needed to accomplish during the reception and made it fun! Thanks for being such a great part of our big day!
GUEST




easy to work with, easy to communicate with, every suggestion he made was Golden. Everything me and my bride talked to him about pre-wedding was eaxctly what we got the day of. You can trust this man, his experience shows -- Truely ran our reception for us and we couldnt have asked for more!
GUEST




Craig was absolutely fantastic. He listened to what we wanted, was very responsive and professional, and was successful in keeping the dance floor going the entire night. Also, as a plus he has a very good taste in music and will tell you if you are making a mistake with a certain song. We found that the cost for his services was very reasonable....he does not take advantage like some other DJs. Also, he was very easy to get along with. We highly recommend! (don't even bother going elsewhere)
GUEST




Craig was an excellent choice for DJ. I didn't think our crowd was the type to dance a lot, but I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of people out on the dance floor. Craig played our requests (and honored our do not play requests), and helped with the flow of the reception, which was a HUGE help. He was always ready to let me know what needed to happen next, and gave me plenty of warning. It was a huge help because the time flies by, and without his guidance, it would not have gone nearly as smoothly. His online application for music selection is easy to work with, and he was willing to get the few songs that we wanted that he didn't already have.
I basically gave Craig free reign with the ceremony music, and was very pleased with his selections. He's also a nice guy and easy to talk to, so that helps too!
GUEST




Craig did a wonderful job at my wedding reception. His attention to detail and his organization was apparent as the evening passed without a glitch. He contacted us a week prior to the reception to ensure he had the proper order of events and names of VIPs. His website was very helpful in listing details my husband and I wanted to include. Craig was even able to accommodate my husband as he surprised me with a song he sang/played for me at the reception. Bob and I both raved to one another how happy we were with the flow of the evening and how valuable a role Craig played in giving us the perfect wedding experience. The guests had a great time and we couldn't have been happier. Craig is certainly a MUST have!
GUEST




Fantastic!!!!! We had so much fun and it was very clear that our guests did too. Music was a great mix for everyone to dance to, and it was so easy to extend his services if need be. I would definitely recommend Craig Lawrence to anyone and EVERYONE getting married in the Pittsburgh area!
GUEST




Craig was an absolutely amazing DJ. We knew from the moment we first talked to him that we were going to love working with him, which we did. We were impressed from the moment we first contacted Craig. He called me within moments of sending him a message on his website and was available to meet with us on extremely short notice. He is very professional - we were really shocked at how great all of his equipment is and were again impressed when he told us his system for keeping his computer virus-free. He has a great online form to fill out about the entire wedding day. Craig doesn't just play music for your wedding reception; he makes sure the entire day goes smoothly (which it did!) When he called us a few days before the wedding for our final phone meeting, he had us listen to a few options of a song we had requested to make sure he bought the exact one we wanted, which showed how much he truly cares about making sure the client is happy. On the wedding day, he was set up nice & early, which was a testament to his professionalism. He reviewed all name pronunciation with us again before we were announced and considering we had some difficult names to say, he did a great job! Overall, in terms of making sure things ran smoothly, Craig was GREAT! He kept the night moving along well - if not for Craig catching my attention from across the room I probably would have completely forgotten to cut the cake! The reception was such a fun party because of the music and atmosphere he set. The catering staff, bartenders & wedding coordinator all mentioned that they've never seen that many guests dancing at once and for such a long time. It was truly a great party! Many of the guests commented on how great our DJ was and how much fun the party was because of the tone he set for the night with the music. He does a great job of picking songs to keep people dancing, both young & old. We could not be more pleased with our DJ selection - thank you Craig!!
GUEST




I (the Husband) was very worried at first over my wife choice of DJ, but to my error, we, as well as everybody at our wedding, was very pleased with Craig. His assistance in helping us make some song choices as well as compromising with some family (crazy aunts...) last minute changes was wonderful. There was a vast selection of music to choose from and great sound and light display. Craig was a warm, generous person that interacted with us all and made the evening that much more eventful. As for a recommendation, I would definitely call him again for a future event. Once again thank you very much!
Thanks for everything Craig!
Aaron and Rachelle
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Craig was absolutely amazing to work with! He is so professional and listens to what you want. We had a lot of requests for the type of music we wanted and he followed them to a tee. He keeps the reception running so smoothely and takes all stress off the bride and the groom during the reception. He was a blast to work with and he doesn't promote himself at all during your reception, which we loved.
He is very organized and makes it so easy with his whole website. Hs website was a huge advantage during the planning process.
I would recomend him to any bride!
GUEST




Josh and I were married at Armstrong Farms on 10-10-10. I had spoken to Craig on the Phone and via email. He was always very quick to respond! A few of our songs were not on his list, he went out and bought them! When we did finally meet in person, i had no concerns at all!! He is very organized and punctual! There is a plan and it is executed properly. He is very easy to work with, before, during and after the event.
Ill say it a million times over the man is very well organized and knows what he is doing! our reception was PERFECT! there were no slips, no mistakes, no silence, everything moved along nicely, we were never rushed or standing around awkwardly. The music quality was great, he equipment (speakers lights mics etc) were all very up to date, worked well, no static or cracking. Craig was very personable with our guests!!! EVERYONE and I mean EVERYONE love him, i have had several people ask me for contact info for him or compliment how the reception was!
I could not have asked for anything better! RHC was reasonable priced and worth EVERY PENNY! I will recommend Craigs company over and over again for many years!!!
Thanks RHC for a MEMORABLE wedding reception!!! "SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS!!! hahaha"
GUEST




craig did an amazing job at our wedding! i would recommend him to any one. he had everything completely organized which took a lot of pressure off of me. he didn't have a song i wanted on his list so he got it for me. the dance floor was packed all night and i got a lot of compliments.
GUEST




My husband and I cannot say enough good things about Craig Lawrence. He truly went above and beyond any of our wedding reception expectations. He was prepared in that he had us fill out a very detailed survey of questions regarding the reception. He then called us the week of the wedding to verbally go over the reception details. During the reception, he was honestly the perfect DJ - he made the guests aware of things that were going on in a professional manner, but he also stayed out of the limelight so as not to take away from the reception. He may as well also add videographer and photographer to his job description because the very next day he had pictures and videos posted on facebook for our friends to enjoy. Again, Craig was a wonderful DJ - you would be crazy not to book him! : )
GUEST




We couldn't have been happier with our selection of RHC for our wedding! From start to finish, everything ran smoothly, even when we threw in last minute changes. Craig was very easy-going and fun to work with, all the while remaining professional and making me feel at ease. We had a blast at the wedding and Craig provided everything we asked for. We received tons of compliments on not only our musical selections but also on Craig himself! It was great working with someone who is good at what they do and clearly enjoys doing it. We hope to see RHC in the future at more weddings and have already recommended him to friends. Thanks again for everything! -Rachel and Brian Beals.
GUEST




My husband and I are dancers and had very particular requests concerning our music. We were so pleased at how easy He was to work with, and how accommodating. He knows music and we could be specific with certain styles of music that we wanted. I was able to easily trust him and relax, not worrying about how things would turn out. He has the experience with weddings, after all, not me! He knows what's good when, and how things should run to keep the show going. Most definitely worth the money. I loved how he was flexible with start/stop times, and available for on the spot changes. He was very much interested in making it "our day" and it was fabulous. The music is definitely where the party is, so please sign him up if you want a great reception! He's a great person too, and very nice. Also a great DJ voice! A+++ service! Thanks Craig!
GUEST




craig was a wonderful, accomodating dj! He was fun, upbeat, and patient with all the craziness at my wedding. He played a great variety of music and his lighting effects were great! He kept the party moving and made all the guests feel relaxed and carefree! He made this whole process convenient and painless and really cares about the quality of a girl's wedding and not just how much money it'll make him. He made this process more affordable. Craig is a great, aring person! I would recommend him to anyone! :)
GUEST




Our wedding reception was held on September 4th 2010 and Craig created the perfect atmosphere! My husband and I had many requests for specific songs and Craig gladly added them to his music library! We heard every song that we wanted to hear at our reception and he also took requests from guests. Even though I had some last minute changes, he was extremely professional and comfortable to work with! He made planning a reception so easy and stress free that when it came to the big day, my husband and I were worry free and able to concentrate on enjoying ourselves and that special evening. Our family and guests were impressed with his kindness and technical skills- the lighting setup was awesome!! I recommend Craig to anyone planning an event that needs a musical back drop!
GUEST




Craig did an AMAZING job at our wedding on 8/14/10! All 270+ guests had a great time and keep talking about how much fun our reception was! Craig was very professional, easy to work with, very flexible, and well-organized. He made the entire evening go so smoothly. He did a great job playing my dance requests as well as the requests of the guests. He kept people on the dance floor all night long and NO ONE wanted the party to stop! He also did an awesome job with a few non-conventional requests-- he was spontaneous and fun to work with! I would recommend Craig in a heartbeat for his awesome work! We so appreciate his work for our wedding!
Thank you! Daniel and Christy Bender
GUEST




We could not have been more please with Craig. He was absolutely the best vendor to work with at our wedding. He was so accommodating, helpful, energetic, and fun to work with. He helped us pick out songs when we were stuck and had a wonderful array of songs he played at the wedding. We could not have asked for a more professional, hardworking and king person to work with on our wedding day. He was a perfect Master of Ceremonies and he made our day so special. We can't begin to thank him for all his hard work he put into making our day perfect. Thank you for everything you did, Craig!
GUEST




Craig was an awesome DJ for our wedding. He was able to accomodate the music for the non-traditional ceremony and provide the Reverend with a wireless microphone. He was also very precise with his timing, which made the the ceremony look and sound even better. During the reception he played various types of music and was open to any suggestions made by the guests. Many of the guests complimented us on our choice and actually took time to get business cards for potential weddings. Craig made our special day much better than we could have hoped. We would recommend him for any occasion.
GUEST




Craig was wonderful!!! He provided excellent and professional service for our wedding and reception!!! I would recommend his services to anyone!
GUEST




I highly recommend Red Hot Chameleon Entertainment! Craig helped make our wedding day so special and unforgettable. The service Craig provides is extremely professional and very tailored to your needs and requests. Craig doesn't just play the music you and your guest wants to hear; Craig helps run the entire wedding! He keeps things moving and people involved. My wedding was a logistcal nightmare that could have gone terribly wrong, but Craig helped pull everything off seemlessly! Craig not only played the music for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception, but he also put together and displayed a 15 minute photo montage of my husband and I from babies to present day for us to display during dinner at our wedding - it was absolutely beautiful! Again, I can't say enough about Craig, his outstanding services and his extremely reaonable prices - he really made our wedding day everything we wanted and more!
GUEST




The DJ service is excellent. I have no complaints, would recommend him to everyone. He is very professional and he works with every request you may have. Red Hot Chameleon Entertainment is fantastic.
GUEST




Craig did an amazing job at D.J.ing our wedding reception. It was very fun & all of our guests had an amazing time! The dancing never stopped! We are overly pleased with the way our reception turned out, & was by far the best day of our lives! Thanks Craig!!
GUEST




He was awesome! He helped me out so much in my crazy busy schedule while I was planning the wedding and calling me at odd hours r/t my work life, emailed me right away when I emailed him for any questions, he was kind to us and a pleasure to have at my wedding. Price was good, I had him do a slide show to show us growing up and a tribute to both of our fathers who passed away it was amazing!!! He was so much fun for the reception my whole family and my husbands family and all of our friends were dancing. And the ceremony was beautiful. It was exactly how we wanted it and it turned out PERFECT!! we are very satisfied.
GUEST




As a bride, we can get swamped with details and ideas - but having a professional like Craig Lawrence gives such a piece of mind. In preparing for the wedding, it took one quick phone call to work out all of the details because everything else was managed online, and therefore, on our time. And in the planning of a wedding...convenience of time is not always a possibility as other vendors only work with you during normal business hours. What we appreciated the most, however, was that on our wedding day - Craig took care of so many details at the reception. We had an outdoor wedding, and Craig noticed our cake was starting to melt; therefore, he quietly pulled us aside and said - guys we're doing the cake now. He made sure the special dances and songs we requested were taken care of, and the guests were extremely impressed that all of his music was digital because there was never a song requested that he couldn't play. I will always be grateful that he was so organized, so friendly and even more importantly - so skilled that he had everyone on the dance floor the entire night. Our guests honestly begged him to keep playing. Trust me - his services are worth every penny.
GUEST




Craig was Fantastic!!! We loved having him at our wedding. He played the songs we wanted and had a great line up with song that everyone could dance to. Also, he made it able for everyone to have fun. We really enjoyed him, he was reasonable and would recommend him to others!
GUEST




The only word I can think of... AMAZING! A real pleasure to have! Craig was dressed professionally and did an amazing job keeping the wedding reception moving smoothly. He played the music we asked for and didn't play the music we didn't want. The music was the perfect volume and was smoothly transitioned. We would HIGHLY recommend Red Hot Chameleon to anyone! Thanks Craig!
GUEST




CRAIG WAS THE PERFECT DJ FOR OUR WEDDING. HE WAS FRIENDLY, EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL, VERY WELL ORGANIZED AND EXCEPTIONALLY PREPARED. HE COORDINATED OUR WEDDING SMOOTHLY AND GOT EVERYONE DANCING. WE COULD NOT HAVE BEEN HAPPIER WITH THE QUALITY OF SERVICE FROM CRAIG. IF WE COULD GIVE RATE HIM HIGHER THAN A 5 WE WOULD, BOOKING CRAIG TO BE OUR DJ WAS ONE OF THE EASIEST DECISIONS WE MADE DURING THE WHOLE WEDDING PROCESS. MY WIFE AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE AND THANK HIM AGAIN FOR ALL HIS HELP.
MATT AND CHELSEA DAWSON
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We used Craig (Red Hot Chameleon) as our DJ for our reception and we really got our money's worth. We did our planning long distance and he was so easy and professional to work with. He came highly recommended and my guests loved him! Unfortunately, I had to fire my wedding planner but ended up not even needing one because he did a fantastic job cordinating the events that night. We also used his photo montage service. That was priceless!! My fiance was against the cost at first but after he saw it he was so happy we did it!! We HIGHLY recommend him.
GUEST




We found Craig at a wedding event at the Atrium. He was very impressive, and I had to inquire about his availability. To our surprise he was booked the weekend before and after us, but open for our wedding date so I booked him right away! It was a great choice, because Craig was great to work with, allowing us to customize our music and make our day so special. He uses a great online system, allowing you to choose your songs and type in the information about your event at your convenience.
The sound and quality of the music was great, and he kept all the events moving. Everyone had a blast and said they never saw so many people dancing at a wedding! We had a situation at our venue (that normally has a house DJ), but allowed us to bring Craig in because we already booked him. Since Craig had never been there before he drove an hour on his weekend to come check out the site!
Craig goes out of his way to make sure his clients are happy, and we really appreciate his hard work. He is a full time DJ, not just a weekend gig- his professionalism was greatly appreciated and we would recommend him to anyone that is looking to have a great time dancing at their event!
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I had met Craig several times prior to my wedding as the DJ at approx. 6 weddings that I was fortunate enough to be a part of. When it came time to plan my own wedding I didnt even consider hiring any other DJ. Craig is a professional thru and thru, from the begining of the planning process to the event itself.
Being somewhat of a music snob myself I can say that Craigs equipment is Top-Notch and his knowledge of such is shown by his flawless work during the event. Our wedding day was full of great people and great fun, Craig was a big part of this keeping the party going. All of our guests commented at how great the music was and that the DJ had such a great voice.
From a standpoint of music requests, Craig did a fantastic job at this as well, knowing that its tough to please everyone, he kept all of our 250+ guests of all ages dancing and having a great time. The music that myself and my bride selected and discussed previously with Craig from our intros, to the bridal dance, to the last song were all played and fit in perfectly with the rest of the playlist. The only downside was that the party had to end, but such is life.
I would suggest Red Hot Chameleon for any even in the Butler/Pittsburgh Area. Top notch service across the board!! Thanks alot Craig for making our day so memorable, music is such a big part of the party and you did a fantastic job!!
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Talk about a wild and hip DJ!!!!! My husband and I hired Craig for our ceremony music and for our reception music. We had some very unique music requests that lie on the non-traditional side of a wedding and he was quick and excited to help us make those requests truly outstanding. He has a great "excited for your party" personality, easy and fast to contact, was always thrilled to talk with us and discuss our requests, fun and entertaining the whole night through, and definitely got the party started! Charisma! We would recommend him to everyone who wants to have an unforgettable wedding and not just because the groom and bride are the greatest couple!
-Dave and Danielle, PA
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Awesome job! Everyone was up and dancing for nearly the entire night. We were able to pick the songs we wanted and didn't want through his website. I put off the music until the last possible minute and they were still friendly and willing to work with what we had decided. They discussed some of their more popular requests for weddings and let us decide what we wanted to include. The music choices were varied which was great because our guests were all into something different!
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Red Hot Chameleon was an excellent DJ service for our wedding. He was fun, flexible, and very easy to work with.
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Craig did such a fantastic job working for us at our wedding. We knew that once we arrived at the wedding, we wouldn't have anything to worry about because Craig would take care of it. Not only did he provide the music for the night, he helped our wedding run smoothly. He has such a talent for keeping the crowd going, that it is hard to believe how inexpensive his prices were. On top of all of this, he made us the most beautiful photo montage to which was played during dinner. Craig truly helped create the wedding of our dreams!
We will definitely recommend him to all of our friends!
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My husband and I came across Craig at a friend's wedding (a year before our engagement) and he stuck out in our minds when the time came to book our DJ. At our friend's wedding my husband's parents told us three times that they were ready to leave - until the next song came on and they wanted to stay and dance. With all generations on the dance floor at this wedding we had no dobuts about Craig's talent and ability. However, we would've never imagined the courteous, friendly and professionalism we enjoyed while woking with him side-by-side.
Craig's attention to detail was much appreciated as he double checked the correct pronunciation of bridal party names, "Do not play lists" and our personal favorite - our photo montage. The timing of the songs was incredible and I still shed a tear each time I pop it in the DVD player.
Craig was by far our favorite vendor to work with and has been highly recommdned to our recently engaged friends. You won't be disappointed!
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Red Hot Chameleon Entertainment did a fantastic job for us at our wedding. We have recommended this service to all of our friends and family. He was so fun, and easy, to work with. He made our day special and stress-free.
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Craig from Red Hot Chameleon was great. He has a very helpful website that you can log into at any point prior to the wedding to make song requests. His has any/all music you would want from country, classical to top 40. If there are any songs you want that he doesn't have, he's very willing to get whatever music you want for your reception. He really kept the party lively and everyone was dancing the whole time. He really enjoys what he does and I would highly recommend him!
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Red Hot Chameleon Entertainment made our wedding reception the best party that our friends and family have ever been to....everyone still talks about it! Our day and night could not have been better, and it wouldn't have been possible without D.J. Craig. From the first time we met with Craig to organize the music for the ceremony and reception, my husband and I knew we were in the best hands. In addition to providing the perfect music, Craig also did a slideshow for us at the reception that was beautiful. He integrated fun and unique props into the evening, and always responded to the guests. The price was right too; we shopped around and couldn't find a more professional D.J. with affordable prices than Red Hot Chameleon. By keeping up with the latest technology and available music, Red Hot Chameleon is the perfect entertainment company around!
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Craig was awesome! He was very easy to work with and really kept the crowd going the whole night!
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Our wedding included a lot of friends and family who love to dance and Craig definitely helped to make that happen! His flexibility, professionalism, and website organization made our part easy. He definitely knows what he is doing and helped to run our reception so that everyone had fun! It was a great to know that we could let loose while he took care of the entertainment. The back lighting added to our decor and looked great!
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Craig was an amazing DJ! He allowed us to be flexible with out music selection as well as our personalized entrance that he made come alive. I have had the chance to see Craig at other weddings and he never disappoints. One of the best djs around. Very professional and very entertaining. Great Job!
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Craig was wonderful and he was even flexible and friendly when I had to move up my wedding date. My husband was extremely impressed with his attention to detail and how much he honored our requests and how we invisioned the music that we had at our reception! I recommend him for all events.
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Craig absolutely made the wedding perfect. A REAL professional. We had some unusual requests and he was able to do them all for us. I would recommend Craig to anyone and if you choose him you won't be disappointed.
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Craig made our special night so wonderful! He played all our favorite songs and gave our families a voice by playing theirs too! We couldn't have asked for a better DJ!
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Craig was BY FAR our favorite vendor. The online profile he has on his web site allows you to communicate exactly what you need and is a great planning tool! After meeting with Craig I was 100% sure he would do a great job. He listened to all of our requests as well as make helpful suggestions. Our dance floor was packed all night! Both the older people and the younger people said it was the most fun wedding they've been to and have never seen that many people dance. Craig was very professional and kept the timeline moving along. He stayed off the mic and did not interrupt the flow with corny anecdotes like some DJs. BY FAR our best wedding investment. I can't say enough good things.
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Craig Lawrence from Red Hot Chameleon Entertainment was AWESOME!!!! He was so organized with the whole process, he has his own website that once you book with him you get a login and password for and you can listen to pretty much any song you can think of on his website to help pick your music for your Wedding and Reception. I thought that this was extremely helpful and made the stress of OH MY GOSH WHO SING THAT SONG......lol so much easier. I would highly recommend Craig and Red Hot Chameleon Ent. for any event.
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Craig was awesome! He has that professional "radio" voice that you want announcing your wedding and he has the personality to go with it. Craig gives you an online profile where you can select songs for every major event in the reception from his database and if he doesn't have a song he will get it for you. You can make lists of "must play" song and "don't play" songs. He takes his job seriously and is committed to keeping the dance floor full and the guests happy. Easy to work with, personable, polite, and responsible. His experience shows and he did a fantastic job at our wedding reception AND for our outdoor ceremony.
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My husband and I received my compliments from our guests on our classy yet fun DJ.
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Craig did a great job with our music and announcing all of the difficult names in our family! He worked hard to keep everyone at our reception happy. If you are having other special music (violin, harp, string quartet, etc.) during your dinner, check with him about pricing before finalizing another form of entertainment. Overall, Craig was easy to work with and he was reliable.
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Our guests loved Craig-- he presents himself very professionally-- not cheesy like some DJ services. Love his voice! He was recommended by our caterer Jody- Thanks Jody!
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They were a pretty good value and all my guest seemed to enjoy them.
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Craig from Red Hot Chameleon Entertainment was a good DJ for our wedding, and we do not regret booking him despite a few hiccups along the way (last minute notice that he did not have props for our wedding because we didn't "order them"--we weren't aware of this and thought they came with our package, otherwise we would have considered this before booking. We had to pay extra at the last minute to get props.). Other hiccup was that for the bridal dance, he started out playing a slow song and our guests were confused and didn't realize it was the bridal dance so there was only a few people in line initially which was akward. A few members of our bridal party had to ask him to play the traditional bridal dance song, and once the guests heard that they started lining up. We felt the communication at the end was a little shaky also because during our conversations before the wedding we told him that we weren't sure how long we would need him in which he responded that he would be flexible. Near the end of our reception, he started wrapping up rather than asking us if we would like him to stay longer. Once we made that clear he was willing to stay. Overall, we were pleased with his service though.
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Didn't play a lot of the songs that we had requested. I feel like I wasted time gathering songs to be played and our guests requests were taken instead of the songs that the bride and groom had requested! He also forgot to call our parents and flower girls to the dance floor during the bridal dance even though we discussed prior to the wedding day.
HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT>>>>>>PLAYED MY FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE 10-5 SONGS BEFORE ME AND MY DAD TOOK THE DANCE FLOOR!!! I had requested a Micheal Buble version of a song and he played the same song by Sinatra just a few songs before my dad and I danced. I couldn't believe it.
There was also in incident where he confronted the groom on something a guest said and called me out (the bride) by announcing over the microphone that I had asked that no country music be played. It was something discussed during our consultation, but felt it was unneccessary to bring it up in front of our entire guests. I thought both situations were very inappropriate.
Though he "seemed" professional on the outside, our playlist seemed very disorganized and not well thought out. I thought I remembered at our first visit he said there would be 2 dj's but he was solo the day of the wedding. On a good note, our ceremony went well....the reception fell to pieces a bit, but the guests didn't seem to notice.
Vendor response to review
After reading this review, I felt it necessary to respond. As a professional, full time disc jockey, this is certainly not how I would like my company to be remembered!
Having entertained at over 400 wedding receptions and relying on word of mouth recommendations, I take my chosen career and the responsibility to my clients and their guests, very serious. This event was no exception.
Regarding song requests for open dancing, I am always more than happy to include selections chosen by the bride and groom. In fact, I encourage all my clients to provide me with a list of song requests.
The ultimate objective of most brides and grooms is for their guests to have a great time. Because of this, a professional disc jockey always strives to play a combination of client requests, along with requests from their guests.
This couple has a lot of wonderful friends and family who were having a great time on the dance floor and felt at ease approaching me to request songs. During the planning process, the bride and groom did in fact instruct me to accept requests from the guests.
With this in mind, not all of the 25 songs selected by this client were played. These songs alone equate to over 90 minutes of time, and would have consumed the majority of open dancing, leaving no time for requests from the guests.
With the combination of a packed dance floor all night and the many thanks I received at the conclusion of this event, I was somewhat dismayed by this review.
I would like to apologize to this client for falling short of their expectations.
Working with Craig Lawrence of Red Hot Chameleon Entertainment is such a pleasure. You can always count on and expect a highly professional, prepared and consummate individual. Red Hot Chameleon provides a wealth of knowledge in the industry, and would be a welcome addition to any event. You cannot go wrong selecting the services and expertise of Red Hot Chameleon!
Alright, folks, let's be honest. "DJ's" are a dime a dozen. Somebody hooks a mic and two speakers to their laptop, gives themselves a name like DJ Whack-a-doodle and thinks they can do weddings and events. What happens then? Your event turns out lifeless, dull, boring and any other synonyms for "not fun" you can think of.
But, Red Hot Chameleon is not that guy. Craig is an experienced pro who knows how to bring a party or reception to life. Along with his impressive gear and music selection, he brings a great personality and excellent voice that will have guests of all ages moving and shaking when appropriate and enjoying themselves peacefully when not.
Book Red Hot Chameleon now, unless you really do not like to have a...
I've worked with a great number of DJ's in my twenty plus years as a full time wedding photographer and very few rise to the level of professionalism as Craig Lawrence of Red Hot Chameleon Entertainment. Craig is fantastic as an MC, selects great music and knows how to get the dance floor hopping! In addition to the attention he gives his couples and their guests, he gives the same attention and consideration to the other wedding professionals he is working with.
Without reservation I give Craig my Highest Recommendation.
Scott Jones
Photographer / Owner
Silverlight...
Red Hot Chameleon is one of our favorite DJs to work with! The dance floor is always packed when he is here. Craig is pleasant, professional, and easy to work with. He assists in any area of the ceremony and/or reception that he is needed. His organization, especially with outdoor wedding ceremonies is outstanding. In the event that the ceremony needs to be moved indoors, he is very accommodating. We have confidence that whenever Craig is here everything will run smoothly and efficiently. He is truly a pleasure to work with. An added bonus to his services is that he is always dressed well and smells amazing!
I have worked with Craig many times and he is a talented & seasoned professional with "state of the art" gear. He keeps the crowd very interested and also makes the whole event fun & lively. His selection of different types of music is second to none and really does a fantastic DJ job!
Fantastic DJ and MC for any event....I've worked with Craig from Red Hot Chameleon numerous times and not once have I been disappointed in the entertainment he provides!!! I look forward to working with Red Hot Chameleon not only because the entertainment; but the professionalism he brings makes my job a lot more enjoyable. I would recommend Red Hot Chameleon to anyone!
Extremely professional and detail oriented. Very helpful when the bridal party arrives for the reception - getting everyone lined up, confirming pronunciation of names, etc. Keeps timeline of events for the evening moving along. Wonderful selection of music, great sound system.
Craig is a top noch DJ who keeps the crowd on their feet through the whole reception. Although Craig has been working with Shakespeare's for 11 years now, for me, just working with him for a year, he is the easiest to coordinate with and really knows what he is doing. Everytime a bride books him for their reception we are so thrilled because we know the night will go smooth with him running the show! His service is outstanding and he is a pleasure to work with.
Over the years we have catered many weddings that have utilized the services of Craig Lawrence. Craig ALWAYS does an amazing job-- caring for the wishes of his clients, ensuring the enjoyment of the guests, and being an inobtrusive master of ceremonies. Presenting himself in a very professional, flawless way with the best in equipment,has earned Craig a stellar reputation for great customer care, awesome event performance, and superior client satisfaction. You can't go wrong with this DJ service!
About Red Hot Chameleon Entertainment
Red Hot Chameleon Entertainment is an experienced, full time and well respected professional Disc Jockey company, based in western Pennsylvania.
I take great pride in my entertainment company, offering you personalized service, and this truly shines through at every event!
Keeping your guests happy and on the dance floor, ensuring that your special day is picture perfect, along with total organization, I am known for my original style and professional presentation.
Serving all of western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio, I specialize in wedding ceremonies and wedding receptions, offering absolute
professionalism, state of the art audio, a massive digital music library and dance floor lighting.
To make your wedding day even more memorable, several enhancements are also available, including custom LED Uplighting, Personal Monogram Projection and Photo Montage production and presentation.
In addition, if you're considering something elegant and unique for your event, ask me about the Chocolate Fountain!
I will be more than happy to provide you with references and also extend the invitation to meet with me personally prior to making an entertainment decision!
Imagine your DJ exceeding your expectations! We will!
Please feel free to contact me to begin planning one of the most important days of your life!
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