Damien Maass DJ & Video Service
Reviews for Damien Maass DJ & Video Service
GUEST
Damien was great to work with and very lay back but very professional. He really tried to take some of the stress off me but when you have to plan your wedding yourself there is always some stress. I just wish I would have more guests stay longer to party more but unfortunately we had a very small, intimate wedding and the reception didn’t last as long as I would have liked. At some point I turned around and almost everybody had left. There is very little a DJ can do when there is nobody left around to dance. My children and my immediate family made up for that and we still had a great time dancing by ourselves on the dance floor and Damien was very accommodating and asked us several times if there were any songs we wanted to hear. We even got to dance our first dance again that night since we had the room pretty much to ourselves. I would really recommend Damien to anybody looking for a DJ. Next time we have another function (maybe our anniversary) we would hire Damien again to get the party started.
GUEST
Damien is a CLASS act!. Not only is he a great DJ, but also a great videographer. IMHO, a great DJ, understands his audience, plays great songs, has a great personality and gets along with the people in the crowd, takes requests, and does it unobtrusively. AND, if they happen to just be taking videos too, well even more kudo's.
Damien is all of that. As the father of the Groom, I can tell you he was great. When we saw his video - less than 48 hours after the wedding - we were speechless. He did such a great job. Even let me sing 'Paradise By The Dashboard Lights' during the dinner, which got all of us going even more.
Damien may be in NC, but when we have our 'next' family event (out of state), i think we'll call Damien! For those of you in NC - GRAB HIM, becuase your party will hopefully be as great as ours was. Thanks again Damien!!!!
GUEST
Damien went above and beyond his job from beginning to end. Damien was able to adapt to our changing wedding plans flawlessly; we changed up the ceremony location twice on him. He provided ceremony music for us and did a perfect job with make sure everyone could hear our music and our officiant without overwhelming the natural setting.
Then came the reception...We had an absolute blast!! Everyone young and old came out onto the dance floor. People whom I have never seen dance at a wedding were out getting their groove on. He responded to the cues of the crowd to make the party happen. He did an amazing job with the MC duties. He even played an encore song after our last dance, that was the perfect way to end the evening! The best surprise was that the very next day, he sent us a video of the highlights from our wedding. We had many people who could not join us, and the video perfectly captures the spirit of the entire event.
I would highly recommend this DJ for any special occasion that requires DJ or video services!
GUEST
Damien was a pleasure to work with. He responded positively and flexibly to all of our requests. We would definitely recommend him to anyone!
GUEST
Damien, DJ'd our daughters wedding at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, in August.
Fantastic! Fantastic!
From working with us beforehand, on the ceremonial music selections and provision and set up of addition microphones etc, through to the dinner and party.
Damien got the party started straight off, and kept the dance floor full for the whole night.
I could not recommend him any higher - Again, FANTASTIC!
Many, many thanks.
David & Judith Robson
GUEST
Damien Maass served as our DJ for our vineyard wedding this past May, and he really could not have been more helpful throughout the entire process. He is extremely easy to work with, listened to what was important to us, worked around our budget, and was always available to answer questions. Everything about his services went above and beyond what we expected. The best part is that we had a full dance floor the entire night!! Proof that he knows how to get a crowd going and having fun throughout the evening.
GUEST
Damien Maass was a very professional DJ from start to finish. He was able to fill in the blanks with a great variety of music that suited our multi-cultural guests. We still get great comments about his emotional video of our wedding ceremony & reception. He captured the love & beauty of our day better than we could have imagined! We highly recommend him for any occasion. Thank you so much DJ Damien Maass... from the Council family!
GUEST
Damien was my DJ this past weekend in Raleigh for my wedding. He was absolutely outstanding! Damien was by far the best vendor that I had for my wedding. I would send questions through email or phone calls, and I'd get a response back within an hour each time. He met with my fiance and I before the wedding to meet us and get a feel for who we were - by the end of the night we had laughed hysterically and knew we were completely all set for the wedding. Damien was willing to be flexible and do whatever made us happy. Actually, they were calling for torrential tornadoes on the day of my wedding, and the wedding and reception were set to by outside by the lake. I told Damien I'd love to keep it outside, and he said "I LOVE IT!" and was completely game to keep it outside. He looked out for our best interests. He has an absolute passion for what he does, and it shows in the quality of his work. He has a website with awesome online tools that you can start planning with, and he sticks to the plan. He is NOT the typical cheesy DJ who announces awkward things at awkward times - he sticks to the plan. He got people dancing, and he kept the flow of music very smooth. He showed up early, and he was as professional as could be. Furthermore - you WILL NOT find a DJ the area for the price he offers with such EXCEPTIONAL quality. I searched over 10 DJ's and he had the best price by far - and his work was more than worth the price. Damien will not disappoint you - he is exceptional!
GUEST
Damien was AMAZING. He is so kindhearted, punctual, flexible and fun to work with. He always had people on the dance floor and made the appropriate announcements when the time was right. I loved the planner he has on his website where you are able to pick your own music and set certain times for different activities throughout the night. As far as his videographer skills? Excellent. He even had the video to us in less than a week..which made me and several other people cry all over again-wow! Thanks, Damien!
GUEST
We had the BEST time at our son's wedding because we had Damien as the DJ. He is witty and professional, had people on their feet from first song to last. Everyone raved about how wonderful he was, you would be very lucky to have him at your wedding!!
GUEST
Thank you so much for making our wedding everything we wanted and more. It was a wonderful night and you captured every moment perfectly. It is all a wonderful blur, but the video you put together highlighted everything we would want. Pleasure to work with....thanks for everything!
GUEST
Our wedding would have not being the same without Damien. My wife and I planned our wedding we met with Damien a few months before the event when we thought were getting just a DJ to complement our band. He was so much more. He is extremely professional and makes sure that the entire event goes smoothly. He sat with us and offered us guidance and helped coordinate events during our reception. He went beyond the call of duty, he even made a video of a synopsis of our wedding day without being asked. He was what we were missing and our day would not have been the same without him. I will definitively contact him again for any other events in the future, he is truly great to work with.
GUEST
Damien was the DJ at my wedding recently, and he did an exceptional job. He attended to every detail, and even helped to diffuse a potentially embarrassing situation between two guests. I especially love the act that the DJ I met with during the planning process, and the DJ who provided the service were the same person, unlike many companies who sub out work to random DJs. I will be calling Damien again for every other occasion!
GUEST
Damien was a pleasure to work with. The price was right and he did a phenomenal job. He threw in the ceremony music with the DJ package, brought his own lights, took requests and even created a 5 minute hightlights video (which was not included and had not even been discussed). He is very responsive as well. I highly recommend Damien for your wedding or event. He helped to create the best wedding that I have ever attended!
Everyone loved our DJ Damien! I cannot say enough good things about our DJ Damien. We live in San Diego and had our wedding in Cary, NC. From the minute we met Damian we knew he would be perfect. My whole family loved him. He has a great personality and is very talented. He made our wedding so much fun. I am so happy that we had Damien as part of our wedding, I cannot imagine anyone else. We had guest at our wedding from all over the country and they all loved our DJ. Please feel free to email me with any questions. I promise you will not regret hiring Damien as your dj. He was also very quick to respond to all of my emails or calls throughout my 8 month planning precess.
GUEST
Damien was recommended to me and my husband by a mutual friend. My husband and I were married on May 2, 2010 and chose Damien as our DJ....he was more amazing!!! He met with us prior to the event and went over every single detail so that we didn't have to worry about anything on our special day...and that is exactly what happened....we had nothing to worry about on our wedding day...he had everything planned our just perfect. He helped get people up and dancing b/c we had a slow bunch at first....but he kept encouraging everyone to get up and dance and have fun. He also excepted quite a few requests for all types of music which helped with everyone getting involved on the dance floor. Damien is well organized and a pleasure to work with...he has a very nice family also. We were very happy to have him join us on such a special day. We will forever be grateful. In the future, should we have a family gathering....we will be calling him for the entertainment. I HIGHLY recommend Damien as your DJ...he is the man for the job!
GUEST
My husband and I are sooo happy that we chose Damien to DJ at our wedding! From the very beginning, I found Damien to be very professional, yet personable, and always quick to respond to phone calls and emails. I knew we had made the right choice from the moment we hired him for our wedding which was confirmed on our wedding day! Damien did an amazing job at our wedding! All of our guests complimented the music selection and everyone had a blast! We could not have asked for a better experience! He not only was in charge of the music for both the ceremony and the reception but he also helped us with the overall flow of both and really went above and beyond in all of his undertakings. We would recommend Damien to any of our friends and family celebrating an event in the area! Thank you again Damien for doing such a great job!!!!
GUEST
Exceptional! Damien was so easy to deal with. Communication was never a hassle, as he always got back in touch with me the same day.
During our wedding, I was worried about a million different things, including photography and DJ, but I never once had a single worry about the videography. They were where they needed to be when they needed to be there and they never interfered with any other vendor. The video was perfect and we received it before we had even gotten back from our honeymoon! I've worked with multiple professional vendors and such a quick turnaround is almost unheard of (especially such an awesome and professional end product!).
Highly recommended! If he is available for your big day, I would jump on the opportunity to have him capture it!
GUEST
We had a blast dancing at my wedding!! A ton of people were out on the floor busting a move! Damien is a great value for the price.
I went to another wedding this weekend, and I have to say that Damien was 100x better than their DJ - no excessive talking, good mixing between songs, and a big smile and presence on the mic. He kept the party going, and even had my father-in-law out on the floor, rapping. Hilarious.
It was hard to hear the toasts, and I wish he had fixed that after the first toast proved difficult to hear. I will grant, though, that we had a very challenging acoustic venue. The music sound quality was great, however!
I would highly recommend Damien to future brides.
About Damien Maass DJ & Video Service
Weddings are what we love to do best and are our specialty!
We are agreeable, presentable and enthusiastic!
Our goal is simple; to make your party fun & memorable!
Let's talk about how to make your vision come to life! My name is Damien Maass and as the owner of the company my goal when starting out was to do things much differently than most companies. I worked for a huge company in the Tri-State area of New York when I started DJ'n weddings. I learned many lessons from that experience and I decided to keep my company small so no detail is overlooked and every reception gets the attention that is needed and couples expect. When we do a party we always bring our best effort!
My background and experience as a radio morning show DJ and actor has served me well. I have traveled the country in that capacity and I have voiced or appeared in over 3,000 commercials. I have since decided to concentrate solely on my mobile DJ & video company and now call the Triangle area of North Carolina home. We look forward to speaking with you about how we can help make your wedding one of the best days of your life!
FAQ for Damien Maass DJ & Video Service
What is the deposit and when is final payment due? Typically a deposit is due with the signed contract and final payment is due the day of the party, prior to the start of the event preferably. Money orders, cashier's checks, certified checks, cash or personal checks are all excepted. There is also a secure credit card pay portal on my website.
What kind of sound & lighting equipment do you use? Only the highest quality commercial grade sound application & lighting equipment will be used at your event.
Will the music be really loud? I strive for the best possible sound at the appropriate level. During dinner the music will sound great even at a lower level and during dancing a more intense full sound directed toward the dance floor.
Do you provide a contract? Yes, all the terms and conditions will be clearly stated with your start & end time, type of setup, payment schedule, etc.
What will you wear? The dress depends on the event and your wishes. Anything from a formal BW tuxedo, suit & tie to a floral shirt & shorts, depending on your attire request and type of event.
Do you handle all the announcing duties? Yes, all your announcing needs will be handled professionally without any undue chatter and to your specifications.
Are you Insured? Yes, I am insured and will provide a copy of the policy upon request. Some banquet facilities request that we name them as additionally insured on our policy for your day’s event as well.
Do you provide backup equipment and personnel? Yes, backup equipment is an important part of the DJ system. I have emergency backup personnel as well. I will add this...I have never missed an engagement knock on wood!
How is music and planning handled for my event? We make it fun and easy for you... I will suggest popular songs and music for you and you can also select songs using the music selection area on my website! Music requests from your guests are welcome if you so desire and if there are special songs that you want to bring on CD or mp3 player to be played that is fine too.
How much music do you bring? I offer an extensive and diverse music library that contains all different styles and types of songs from Big Band to today’s hottest hits. My entire music library of 50,000 + songs is brought to every event.
Do you offer free online planning? Yes! To plan your event online, go to the Online Event Planning page and choose your type of event from the selection of planning forms. Simply insert all the information about your party on the form and get organized! You can pick music you would like, indicating songs that are “Must Plays” and songs that are definite “Don't Plays”. The planning forms help you organize the party and I then work off those forms during the event. If you need help with your planning. I am available for consultation as much as necessary leading up to your party.
Do you have to tip the DJ? Adding a gratuity to the final payment is entirely up to you. It is a very nice way of saying thank you for the great job! In no way are you obligated to tip. Usually 10-20% of total when done is appropriate for a job well done.
Do you have to Feed the DJ? You are not required to provide food for the DJ although it is a nice and welcomed gesture.
When do you get to the event? I like to set up at least an hour before the start time to ensure that everything is working properly and have time to review the party plans. Setup time and breakdown time are NOT something that you pay for.
Do you take breaks? You will receive non-stop continuous DJ Service, hosting and music for the length of your party. That is a big difference between and other entertainment companies.
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