DJ Elwood

DJ Elwood was wonderful and I would absolutely recommend him! Prior to the wedding, he communicated with us by email (and offerred phone/in person communication) about the music that we wanted during our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. DJ Elwood met with us at the venue prior to the wedding to make sure that he understood the layout of the venue and how the music would work - cocktails were in a different room and he arranged an ipod for music in the other room. He was extremely organized and made sure that he understood the flow the of the day. He played all of the music that we requested and was flexible during the wedding and played the music that guests seemed to respond well to. He had a generally laid back (but still extremely professional) vibe that fit perfectly with our wedding. We were really happy with the music and DJ Elwood himself.

Sean is an awesome DJ! My husband and I were looking for someone that could capture our varying tastes in music. Sean asked all the right questions, listened well and executed beautifully! We had a blast at our wedding and my guests keep saying the same. I highly recommend DJ Sean without any reservation. He is professional, talented and a nice guy to boot! Thank you Sean!!!!

Cool, relaxed, organized and flexible:

We started a very last minute search for a wedding DJ (a friend of ours who was going to do it backed out), but luckily it didn't take us long to find DJ Elwood. He responded immediately to our request and worked within the time and budget we had available to orchestrate the perfect set list for our wedding reception. Our goals were to avoid the cheesy, cliched selections often played at weddings, while including the music that meant most to us and our guests, and DJ Elwood accomplished it all with ease. Needless to say, the dance floor was full until the last song played, and our night was all the more magical because of our choice of a DJ!

DJ Elwood is the best. He is extremely professional, reliable, and friendly. He has great equipment and great taste! He was very responsive, gave good suggestions, arrived early to set everything up, and set the mood just right. He listened to what we wanted to play, and didn't want to play. He has extensive playlists and a lot to choose from - we played everything from Elvis and Sinatra to cumbias to old-school hip hop and modern pop. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ. He went above and beyond. Everyone at the wedding was extremely impressed, too; people came up to me throughout the night and said the DJ is great!

DJ Elwood was amazing! He had everyone from 18 to 75 out on the floor at our wedding for the entire night dancing (and singing!). He was really good at reading the crowd and keeping the party going which is exactly what we were looking for. So many of the guests came up to us afterwards and said they had so much fun. He was also really great at sitting down with us and identifying what our musical tastes were and talking to us about what would work best for our wedding. I also have to add that during all the craziness that planning a wedding becomes, DJ Elwood was very patient throughout the entire process. Definitely a great find!

DJ Elwood is, in a word, incredible.

He was the most engaged and responsive vendor that we worked with for our wedding. His laid back professionalism is top notch and he has an excellent calming work style and demeanor.

From planning out the perfect playlist in total collaboration with us to visiting our wedding site with us to check out the layout he took great care to ensure that the best preparations were made for a successful event.

In addition, DJ Elwood has a fine eye for the nuances of the things that guests remember: the special songs and moments, the pronunciations of names during announcements, and the flexibility to adjust to the chaos of the day and schedule.

We would highly recommend DJ Elwood for any event or occasion where good times are in order. He brings the fun and gets guests on the dance floor. All of our guests, young and old, had a blast at our wedding and with DJ Elwood - we bet yours will too!

DJ Elwood provided excellent service. He was able to make both bride and groom happy despite differing music tastes. Guests were very happy with music at our wedding. Everyone of all ages was on the dance floor at some point. Appropriate dinner music and cocktail music was also provided. We were very, very happy with our choice.

Sean was absolutely excellent! He took the time to review music we wanted on our play list and made the soundtrack to the night truly spectacular! Everyone had a great time and while the music reflected much of our personal tastes, Sean played a seamless evening of amazing songs that all our guests enjoyed.
~M & J Wagner

For the life of me, I can't understand why couples spend less time thinking about wedding music/bands/djs than they do wedding gowns, flowers, cakes, etc. A good DJ can make your whole wedding. Likewise, we've been at a ton of weddings where a cheesy or inexperienced DJ brings the celebration to a crashing halt. So why do some people just pick the first DJ they come across, or one that comes with the venue, without discussing the music plan beforehand? From our perspective, food, alcohol and music are the prime components of a great party, and we spent equal time on each. On the wedding day, our efforts paid off - these were the three things people talked about the most.

My husband worked with DJ Elwood years ago. We went to hear him spin at Katra - A nightclub on Bowery in the Lower East Side. He was incredible - smooth transitions, ability to read a crowd, great mix of soul, hip-hop, recent jams .. even 80s and rock if it fit the mix. He played what people dance to, and kept the energy up for hours. We felt that was important - someone who learned to spin at a club instead of just at weddings. When it came time for our wedding, we knew we wanted DJ Elwood.

His price is highly competitive, primarily because he works at clubs and isn't into the whole idea of charging extra for weddings. We met a few months before the wedding to talk about what we wanted to hear during the night. I wanted to make sure the music was never cheesy or "wedding-y" (most of the guests were in their late 20s to late 30s), but also didn't alienate the older guests. DJ Elwood is meticulous - he starts thinking of the perfect set for you months before your wedding. After talking about music for over an hour, he felt he had a good enough idea to move forward. In the subsequent weeks, we'd email back and forth regarding new songs, questions, etc. He had everything lined up: first dance, father/daughter dance, etc.

DJ Elwood has a huge music collection. He spins off of his laptops/iPods and some vinyl, so he has most of everything. The night of the wedding he was great .. The dinner music was upbeat, keeping everyone in a festive mood. After the speeches, he wasted no time getting everyone (of all ages) unto the floor, with a great mix of stevie wonder, michael jackson, r&b, some disco, etc. And he didn't stop for the next three hours. There were points when literally every guest was dancing, whether they were 20 years old or 80 years old. He played danceable music that you rarely hear at a wedding, mixed together in a seemless flow of energy. Some people actually came up to us after to say they wish they had put more thought into music for their own wedding, because they didn't realize you could hire someone like DJ Elwood for a wedding. He isn't a "wedding DJ" .. He is a great DJ that happens to play weddings on occasion. If you get a chance, DJ Elwood will keep the energy of your wedding going until the end.

DJ Elwood has AMAZING taste in music. Period. Left to his own devices, he'll play old-school R&B, Soul, Dance classics mixed with only the most worthy contemporary tunes. But if you've got special requests, he'll definitely come thru. Sean also happens to be the nicest guy around and is always willing to work with you to make your day as perfect as possible. It was nice to have one thing not to stress about! He can read a crowd and the situation and always play the perfect tune to keep everyone happy. Totally recommend!!!

Sean Elwood provided DJ services for our March wedding, which was held in the Prospect Park Picnic House. He did a fantastic job! From the very beginning Sean gave our event personal attention. He helped us find some traditional songs (that my husband wanted to include) and introduced us to the Vitamin String Quartette, which we used for our procession. He was also very easy to communicate with, responding to emails often within minutes. Everything about our wedding was perfect, including the music. There were no blow-up saxophones or maracas; just a great selection of R&B, soul, 80s, disco, and modern, and a LOT of dancing. People continue to tell me how much fun they had and how much they loved the music.

Sean was great and I highly recommend him.

-Jessica and Larry

Sean showed from the beginning that he was dedicated to giving us what we wanted. He was very friendly, very organized, and very flexible. We had an unconventional wedding and despite almost no input from us regarding the specifics of what we wanted, he managed to deliver. I was impressed at how early he showed up, how adaptable he was, and how little help or guidance he needed from us.

In 2007, DJ Ellwood was my wedding DJ and he was amazing! He was helpful with compiling an amazing playlist for the entire wedding and always replied immediately to my requests during the planning process. All I have to say is my mother-in-law was the first on the dance floor shakin' a tail feather! Everyone still comments on what a great time they had AND that the DJ was killer! Thanks Ellwood!

Sean was really easy to work with. My husband can be very anal about his music! Sean was very patient and cooperative with us providing him with very detailed lists of what we did and didn't want. He didn't play any songs that we didn't like and really made our wedding special by getting EVERYONE on the dance floor. I highly recommend working with him.