DJ Michael Valenti

We loved having Michael as our DJ! We wanted a fun, upbeat, party for our wedding celebration, and he set the tone perfectly with our music. We also had a friend performing a live song for us and he was excellent at making sure that his sound quality was just right. He got everyone dancing on the dance floor all night long which was just what we wanted! He played all the songs we requested and knew how to perfectly gauge the crowd for when to have a slow song or an oldie. We are so glad that we chose him for our reception!

DJ Mikey V was way more than a DJ for us on our special day. In a sense, he turned our special day into a work of art by combining professionalism with flexibility and a true feel for the vibe of the crowd. His genuine interest in our special day was evident in every aspect of his work.

Mr. Valenti worked closely with us to script the reception from start to finish, helping to fill in tracks with his own personal touches along the way. This kept the drowd going at a wedding with diverse age groups and musical tastes.

He was also pinpoint accurate on our complicated introductions and intricate musical plans for each aspect of the reception. Throughout the process, Michael Valenti was easy to contact, and always worked with our best interests in mind. He took the time to establish a personal relationship with my wife and I, and it made a huge difference on the day of the ceremony.

In the end, Mikey was so effective and entertaining that he picked up a few additional wedding gig from friends of mine who are getting married later this year. I look forward to partying at another of his weddings soon!

Let me start off by saying I am a bride who is very hard to please and very specific in my music taste. I could not believe how much FUN I had at my own wedding. Michael created the PERFECT transition of songs and the dance floor was packed the entire night!! I danced the whole night away - you couldn't pull me off the dance floor (and I'm not even really someone who dances much).

Michael played every single song on our list and even put up with our (many) last minute changes. He was so great about not giving in to anyt requests for songs on our "do not play" list.

Leading up to the wedding, Michael's communication was great and he kept us on track for deadlines for playlists, and even met us for coffee so we could get to know each other. I really feel like Michael took the time to understand our taste and to explain his plan for transitions of music to make sure we were on board with everything.

We have great pictures from when the groom and I pulled Michael into our photo booth :)

The party was so much fun, the venue even let us continue on for an extra hour and Michael was great to be flexible about extending his contract on the spot.

I can't wait to have a big party so i can hire Michael again! I reccomend him for any event!

We have to say that DJ Michael was one of the most professional and
responsible vendors we hired for our wedding. We were coordinating our
wedding from the opposite end of the country and he was very reliable
about contacting us before the wedding, coordinating the reception
schedule, and meeting with us in person several times before the
wedding.

What appealed to us about DJ Michael is that it was obvious to us that
he has a real passion for his profession. That passion translated into
a flawless reception. At one point during the evening he even stepped
out onto the floor to lead our guests in a dance. We couldn't have
asked for more that day.

Let me start the review by saying I FREAKING LOVE THIS GUY! :)

I had originally looked into hiring him, but he was slightly out of my price range. As such, I hired this cheap DJ and instantly regretted it. You get what you pay for, and it was clear the moment I had signed that contract. Michael and I had initially really hit it off, so I emailed it to admit I had hired someone else and really regretted it. After canceling the crappy DJ, I hired Michael and am so glad that I did. From the start, he was absolutely amazing. I felt like I was talking to a friend rather than a vendor every time I spoke to him (don't get me wrong, he was professional, but he was also very personable).

Michael was the quickest vendor to respond to my questions, and trust me--I had a lot. I used his services for the ceremony, cocktail reception and reception. We had very specific music we wanted, and he happily took our long list of requests... and even sat on the phone with us for 20 minutes explaining why he would recommend certain songs for the dinner instead of reception. That type of service is above and beyond.

During the wedding, I can honestly say I have never in my life seen a dance floor that packed. I even went up to the photographer at one point and told him to get a long shot of how packed the dance floor was--I was so happy everyone was having fun! There were a couple times two slow songs were played back-to-back and literally everyone left the dance floor when the second one started, but I blame it on myself for requesting too many slow songs.

The next day, I met my parents for breakfast and the very first thing my dad said was "Good job hiring the DJ. He was great. Give him good reviews!" I even had someone ask me for the playlist so they can use it at their wedding!

Make sure you hire this guy. I PROMISE you won't regret it!

Michael did a wonderful job as the DJ for my daughter's wedding. The music was perfect - for the ceremony, the cocktail hour, the reception - EVERYTHING. Many kinds of music - everyone was up and dancing. Michael blended in - and did not try to dominate the show with volume or talking like I've heard from so many other DJ's. Professional, fun, reliable. So many of our family and friends have commented on what an excellent job he did. I am a very appreciative mother of the bride - more than I can adequately express.

Words cannot do justice to the FABULOUS job that DJ Michael Valenti did at our wedding, but we will try our best… From the very start, Michael was great. He was extremely responsive to all of our emails and was genuinely excited about providing the music for our wedding. My husband and I met with Michael a few months before the wedding to go over music ideas and for him to get to know us a little better. We met again about a month before the wedding to go over specific songs that we wanted played and then had a final phone meeting a few nights before to make sure there were no loose ends left to tie up.

At first we were a bit hesitant to have recorded music in lieu of live music for our ceremony, but decided to have Michael DJ the entire event from start to finish. Michael worked closely with us to make sure that all of the music played was perfect. He made sure that the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception each had a different feel and all of the selections were wonderful!! We have absolutely no regrets about foregoing the live music.

Michael is a true musician and absolutely loves what he does, both of which are very apparent when he is DJing an event. Once the dance floor opened up, our guests danced all night long! He knew just what to play and when to play it. Nearly every single person has mentioned to us how much they loved our music and a few people have asked us for a CD of the wedding music. We’ve had a number of guests say that our wedding was the best that they have been to, and Michael played a huge role in that.

Simply put, Michael Valenti is an outstanding DJ and we highly recommend him to anyone! Michael, we cannot thank you enough for all that you did!!

-Erika & Nick

Michael was great to work with. He was always professional, but has a great personality. Loved the online system that he uses where you can look through and pick songs for Must Play or Don't Play, and where you enter all the event and timeline info. I loved that for certain typical wedding dances, there was a section for the most popular songs, which definitely helped when picking out some songs! Our guests had nothing but good things to say about the type of music played, and were all very impressed by Michael.

Michael Valenti did a fantastic job as a DJ at my son's wedding on October 15th at Fauquier Springs Country Club. He spent an inordinate and unexpected amount of time talking with the bride and groom in preparation for the event and needless to say the wedding came off without a hitch. He's the best I have ever met and I've been in the music business for years. As father of the groom Michael's professionalism, his on-time arrival (arrived very early), and calm demeanor meant the world to our family as we had confidence that he would be the best we could find. And he didn'd disappoint us in that respect. He's a gentleman and takes his role as DJ very seriously to assure those who hire him that he will do everything he can to guarantee success with the music and the program for the evening. I would highly recommend him for any engagement where reliability, professionalism, and understanding of timing are essential. In three words - He's The Best!!!!! - Sincerely, Don Halcombe - Manassas, Virginia

Michael was amazing! He was very supportive and responsive during the planning phase of the wedding and far exceeded my expectations on the day of. He provided me with guidance as far as timing of the ceremony and reception, which was a huge help, because I had absolutely no idea how everything was going to fall into place. With Michael at the helm, I had absolutely nothing to worry about. The music was perfect and he was great on the mic! I highly recommend Michael for all of you DJ'ing needs!

Thank you so much for making our wedding so much fun! We heard from so many people that it was the most fun they've had at a wedding! While the day didn't turn out exactly as we had planned because of the weather, we couldn't have asked for a more perfect celebration! We will always remember our special day more fondly because of all the wonderful people we met like you, in planning for it!

Michael Valenti was terrific! He provided music for the entire event (ceremony, cocktails, reception). We requested several songs earlier for him to play at certain parts, which he did! He's very responsive by email, and we were able to send everything to him. He looked very professional, dressed in a suit and all. For the reception, we mostly let him do whatever he wanted. We told him the kinds of music we liked, and what we thought guests would like and he totally rocked it! We had a day wedding, too and people were dancing! One of our friends requested an Indian bhangra song, which he actually had and played!

He made sure it was okay if he played group songs beforehand, and I okayed the cha cha slide and cupid's shuffle. He was not shy about getting on the dance floor and showing the people who didn't know how to dance. He also took the time to learn everyone's name for the introductions! Our parents and bridal party had asian names, indian names, and french names, and he learned them all and did a very good job pronouncing them!

Lastly, he was able to work with our budget. We found a price that could work for us and for him. He was very friendly and approachable. He's a really good deal!

Michael provided music for my entire wedding day: ceremony, cocktails, and reception. I suggested a couple of songs for each event to give him an idea what kind of feel we were going for and he ran with the rest. He also went through to double check with me he had the correct versions for the different songs I wanted to use, and worked with my hired dance group to have their performance song played at the reception. Mine was a daytime wedding so getting people onto the floor is an uphill battle. But he was still able to pull it off and eventually got guests off their butts and onto the floor--even my mom who does NOT dance (I will admit, I found this both fascinating and horrifying at the same time). He is not an over-the-top cheesy DJ, nor does he stay in the corner the whole time--a good balance, interacting with the guests when appropriate. One of the main reasons I decided on Michael was because he offered to meet me in person--I interviewed several DJs and all others preferred to stick to the phone, or reluctantly agreed an in-person meeting can be done if necessary although they really didn't think it was needed. I understand DJs have probably done many many weddings and know the routine, but this is my first (and only) one, so it made all the difference that Michael went out of his way and offered to meet up.

Mike Valenti was an AMAZING DJ! We had him DJ our wedding last month and could not be happier with how he ran the reception. He handled each transition very smoothly. He was extremely entertaining and fun. He made sure to play songs that everyone loved...it was a non-stop dance party the entire night! After the reception, about 15-20 people commented to me that Mike was the best DJ they had ever seen at a wedding. Everyone loved him and I could not give a higher personal recommendation. If you want your event to run smoothly and for you guests to have a blast, then hire Mike Valenti. Thanks so much, Mike for giving us such a wonderful reception!

Michael is not only professional but he cares about the flow of your event and will take the time to work with you to bring your inner vision to fruition. It is a pleasure to have a vendor that works hard to understand the needs of his clients. Five stars is not enough!

Our parents wanted a big band, we wanted a serious DJ. DJ Michael V is it! His, professionalism, enthusiasm, and experience all came into play. Our wedding was amazing, Michael being our DJ really had a lot to do with that! We were blown away, by his style, and the sound of our venue. The room could hold over 400 easily, and his tunes stretched from corner to corner, sounded amazing. We had 230 people dancing the whole time, DJ Michael V. has to be you're top choice if you're looking for a DJ!!, his planning, and expertise are what sets him apart from other DJ's, we were thrilled to have him, and will use him again for other events in the future!

Working with Michael was great. I pretty much went into this thinking I wanted someone who could just do a great job with little direction from me. Michael did a fantastic job. He picked wonderful music and had the dance floor full the entire night. I'm really glad we booked him for our wedding and I would recommend him to other couples.

Michael did an amazing job at our wedding! Our wedding was at a country club outside under a tent and it was very hot which could have easily made everyone stay in the inside portion which had A/C (making the dance floor vacant).However, he did an amazing job selecting songs that kept everyone dancing all night. I can't remember a single time that the dance floor was empty. He does an amazing job at building the momentum in the room. There was never a time when a song was played that cleared the floor. Also, he was very professional, responsive and met all of our needs. He kept everything on schedule and worked independently with our caterer to coordinate the night. You do not need to worry because he is punctual and makes things very easy. Everyone had a blast and he delivered exactly what we wanted! I wouldn't have changed a thing. I'd advise everyone who wants a Dj to choose Michael-- forget the band that is overpriced and takes breaks and choose a Dj who won't ever stop your party!!

Going into the wedding planning, I did not realize how difficult it would be to find a DJ who was skilled and friendly, but not cheesy. Out of all of the wedding vendors I researched and met, finding a DJ who matched what we were looking for was the most difficult. We thought we would have to compromise our expectations until we met Michael. Immediately we could tell how knowledgeable he was about music and how much he truly cared about us and our wedding. When we first met, he played some songs and showed us how he would mix the songs together based on beats per minute. He then talked about his technique in getting people of all ages up on the dance floor.

Michael was true to his word. On our wedding day, we had a wide range of ages on the dance floor at any given time--from my 5-year-old nephew to my friends in their 20s to my parents in their 60s and to my grandparents in their 80s and 90s! They were all dancing and having a great time. Many people had told me that a DJ could make or break a wedding, but it wasn't until I was there and looked around and saw how much fun everyone was having that I truly understood. Immediately after the wedding and over the past 7 months, our guests are still commenting on how awesome our DJ was. They said he played the perfect mix of music that all age groups could relate to, and I would totally agree!

Back to the planning process, Michael remained in communication with us from the time we selected him as our DJ to the actual wedding day to make sure that everything was how we wanted it to be. He allows his clients to use this website that lets you select what songs you would like played and what songs are on your "do not play" list. Using this website was great because it made me confident that Michael would have a good idea of what music we liked (and did not like) and would make things run more smoothly. It did just that.

We are so glad we chose Michael to be our DJ. Thank you for helping to make our wedding day such a success!

Hands down, best decision we made in respect to vendors for our wedding. Mike is a PRO and it shows in everything he does, whether it is his meetings with you before the wedding to help you plan your day, the easy online tools you can use at home to pick your songs and make a timeline, or the flawless way he leads your reception from start to finish.
It is so obvious that he loves music and dancing and getting people involved and that is just contagious. Our dance floor was packed the entire night and he was so great at taking our playlist and adding his own expertise. He also orchestrates the entire evening, even between other vendors, the reception site, your family, and keeps the night going with all the toasts, pictures, etc.
We can't recommend him enough!

DJ Michael Valenti made my wedding reception an amazing time. From the beginning, even getting our first meeting under way, Michael went out of his way to make sure everything was easiest for me. He made the process of picking songs and planning a timeline stress free and easy.

During the reception, he managed to play all the songs on the play list, and some more that everyone really enjoyed. The best part is he knew what the crowd wanted and helped make the night a blast.

I couldnt be more happier with his services!

As any wedding guest will tell you, the DJ can make all the difference in the world in how people remember the reception. After working with Michael, we could not be happier that he was the DJ and MC for our special day - Michael played a major part in making the evening absolutely special and unforgettable.

Starting from the months leading up to the wedding, Michael was professional, informative, accommodating, responsive, and fun to work with in planning the reception. He had great ideas for everything from room layout to entrance songs for the wedding party. He always had great suggestions when we asked for his opinions, but was never pushy - and his experience with both weddings and music was most evident.

Michael had a great selection of music and was accommodating both prior to the big day, and during the reception when guests had requests. He also knew exactly how to read the crowd and play the right songs, at the right time. He played so many songs that accommodated both the young and older crowds, and filled the room with exactly the right type of energy at the different points throughout the night. Michael had the dance floor filled from the end of dinner to the end of the night.

While all these characteristics made him the right choice, Michael's personality really put him over the top. We'd give him 6 stars if we could. Michael obviously cares about his clients, and goes the extra distance to make the event truly memorable for them. For example, he proactively took the time to understand the pronunciation of everyone's name in the wedding party and their relationship to us, to make the introductions more meaningful. That's the type of service that isn't advertised on a website, but makes all the difference in the world in how people remember the reception.

Thank you Michael!

We selected DJ Valenti (Michael) after we attended a friend's wedding where he was performing his DJ services - the dance floor was packed the entire night, and we knew we wanted DJ Valenti for our event as well. We absolutely made a wonderful decision! We were so thrilled with the quality of DJ Valenti's professionalism and service. The dance floor was PACKED the entire night at our wedding - we had numerous people say, "I've never seen so many people dance at a wedding!" He was also skilled with the planning phase -- DJ Valenti included two meetings ahead of the event, had wonderful ideas and suggestions, a very smart online song selection tool, and he emailed me a few times leading up to the event to confirm things, and emailed me after the event to check-in. We were so pleased with his responsiveness and his work. You will not be disappointed if you book Michael for your event!

Michael was exactly what we were looking for in a DJ and did a wonderful job at our wedding. When we were planning our wedding, my husband and I weren’t even sure that we wanted a DJ – I guess we had an image of cheesiness, and we just wanted someone who would be low key. We read Michael’s reviews on Wedding Wire and thought that he might be the DJ for us, and we were right. Michael was immediately very responsive (another important quality), and we met with him and discussed what we thought we wanted for our reception. Michael understood that the music was the most important aspect of the night (rather than talking, introductions, etc.), and we felt very comfortable with him.

Michael's website for song selection is very easy to use, so my husband and I were able to pick our favorite songs; it also guided us to songs we wouldn’t necessarily have thought of by organizing most-requested songs by decade. That way we were able to think through a nice mix of multi-decade music. Michael also had suggestions for us based on the way we described our tastes as well as those of our guests.

On the night of the wedding, we weren’t even certain if our guests would dance, but Michael read the crowd perfectly and used a good mix of songs to get many of our guests dancing and to keep them on the dance floor. He made our reception a ton of fun. We even had people tell us that ours was the most fun wedding that they’ve attended, and Michael was a big part of the reason why.

Michael is not only a wonderful DJ/Master of Ceremony, he is also a wonderful person. My wife and I found ourselves shopping the host of Vendors, but when we met DJ Michael, we knew we wanted him to be our DJ. That was over a year ago ! Since then, every contact, his kindness, his professionalism, and caring, only re-affirmed us of our choice. ON our Wedding day, we wanted to do a special " Cheesy " NBA intro for the bridal party. Michael ran with it, introduced us as if it was a NBA Finals game, and performed our vision to perfection. The music selections were fun, everyone was dancing and having a blast, and everytime we came over to Michael throughout the course of the day, he greeted us with a smile. If u have taken the time to read my words, and are looking for a Professional, Warm, Wonderful DJ who will make your special day " MAGICAL ", then I encourage you to call Michael Valenti, I can assure you that you will not be dissapointed. Thank you so much 4 everything Michael, we from the bottom of our hearts love you.

Russ and Rach 10/10/10

Michael was professional, extremely punctual to all our meetings, very responsive to all our correspondence, very patient, managed the relationship in way that kept us on schedule without making us feel any pressure, and provided an excellent atmosphere at the wedding.
The sound was perfect for our venue, our speeches were easily heard by everyone, and his timing was excellent.
We were very impressed with Mr. Valenti and would recommend him to anyone.
I should also note that our venue was 5 star, and Mr. Valanti's professionalism was remarked on by the venue managers. He obviously worked well with the on site staff to minimize his presence until his services were needed.
In short, Mr. Valanti was a "zero-stress" vendor.

Michael was fantastic! He was very professional before the wedding, and contacting him for questions through email or phone was never a problem. Michael gave us his professional opinion and helped us with a timeline. We loved choosing our playlist through his website too.
The night of the wedding, Michael had the dance floor PACKED from the first song to the last song! No gimmicky talking or interruptions- just songs! Our guests even danced before salads were served! We had such a wonderful time, and we have heard from all of our guests how wonderful the DJ was that night! I will be sure that my friends and sisters getting married in Baltimore in the future book Michael.

Michael was a wonderful part of our wedding. When I first realized it wasn't in our budget to get a live band, I was a little disappointed... but after using Michael as our DJ the night of our wedding, I wouldn't go back and change anything. We couldn't have asked for a better night of music and dancing. Michael had everyone (and I mean everyone) dancing. He worked great with our other wedding vendors and was very courteous with us and our guests. You must book him early though, he books up fast!

DJ Michael was unbelievable at our wedding. After meeting with him I knew that we had nothing to worry about!! His experience & professionalism showed from the Bridal Party Introductions, all the way to the last song....

People Danced the entire night. My Grand Mother of 87 years old was dancing to Lady Gaga!! I could not believe it. Even the Coordinator in charge of the mansion, said he was the best DJ they ever had there. It was a night I will cherish forever..My dream wedding was a dream come true, Thanks to Michael, his musical knowledge, song selections and his thorough attention to detail..

I would highly recommend Michael to anyone..

Michael did an AMAZING job at our wedding! We seriously are still getting compliments from friends and family about how much fun they had at our wedding, and we owe a large part of the success of the event to Michael...there were people dancing we have never seen dance nor would ever expect to see dancing! haha Loved seeing my Dad dance best of all!! Nate and I had the time of our lives and we could not have asked for anything better!
Again, thanks a million...wishing you a LONG career of making other people's big days AMAZING as well :)
PS- Even our caterer thought Michael was fantastic and she sees A LOT of DJs :)

Michael is a great DJ. We were very particular about our music and Michael followed all of our very detailed instructions and requests. He also provided the music for the ceremony and was fully prepared to deal with a venue that was a bit awkward to deal with. We were very pleased and thought he was a good value compared with other DJs.

Michael was great on wedding day. He was so easy to work with. He was ready on time and played all of the songs that we asked him to play and did not play the songs that we did not want. He kept us on track so we did not feel rushed during our reception. He got out on the dance to help with the line dances which was great and made him a part of our day. We loved the fact that he played songs for everyone (all generations). Everyone commented and said they were happy with the music he played. He played music that our parents and their friends knew and songs that our friends knew. I would recommend Michael for your event. You will have a great time with him.

Michael Valenti did an amazing job at our wedding reception at 2941. He picked perfect music to play during our dinner reception and followed our timeline exactly. He was flexible and made changes the last minute and helped us come up with the perfect playlist. He did an extremely great job of reading our audience and playing the appropriate songs to keep our guest engaged. It couldn't have gone any better thanks to Michael! Thank you so much for an amazing wedding reception. I still can't believe our family danced at all! Thank you Michael! You rock!!!

-Tim and Linda, Wedding May 15, 2010, 2941 Restaurant, Falls Church, VA

We could not have asked for a better DJ for our wedding reception than Michael Valenti, he was sensational! He is a true professional, and always on top of everything…yet at the same time he is fun and truly cared about making our wedding special. He met with my wife and I before hand so we could get a feeling for each other before the event, and he stayed in contact with us giving us tips & hints, and answering any questions we had along the way. Through his website we were able to select the songs we really wanted, and Michael has a skill for selecting others that fit perfectly with the atmosphere and energy level throughout the night. Once the dancing started, the floor was packed all night! My wife and I would highly recommend him to anyone! Thanks Michael!!

Michael was an awesome DJ. Being a musician myself, I am very picky when it comes to music, so I wanted my DJ to be a musician who understands music and its significance to me, not just someone who plays other people's music at a wedding reception. I met several DJs before meeting with Michael, and I honestly thought about being my own DJ at my wedding, but with Michael, I knew from our first meeting that he was going to be great. Michael was extremely nice, unassuming, flexible and VERY PROMPT. In fact, Michael was the one who followed up with me regarding my music preference and arranged for a meeting with me and my now-husband before our wedding day! (And believe me, reliability is the most important thing to look for in any vendor). Also, what distinguished Michael from everyone else I met was his understanding of music as a musician himself. If I recall correctly, I believe Michael studied percussion in college and and still plays with his band from time-to-time (which explains why he was so good with beats and rhythms when it came to the order of music to be played). Michael's online playlist is user-friendly and an easy way for couples to choose their music/songs of choice. As an anal musician with an eclectic music taste and a picky former bride, I highly recommend Michael. You won't be disappointed.

He KNOWS what to play and WHEN to play it! I cannot thank Michael enough for the amazing work at my wedding. The highlight of my wedding... the dance party. Oh wow, we had an incredible time! Michael was so professional, classy, and fun throughout the entire process. He was an absolute pleasure to work with. So professional, an excellent listener, and very flexible. He was so easy to work that with we had him DJ the entire wedding; ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The song selection process was so simple online. He played all the songs we requested and more. He is honestly the best out there.

I cannot thank Mike enough for the great work that he did at our wedding last month. Our wedding was a success largely due to the great work that he did reading the mood on the floor and playing just the right songs at the right moment. His experience and passion shined all throughout the event. All our guests, even those we never in our wildest dreams expected to hit the dance floor, were dancing the entire night. Our guests were all asking for his contact details after the wedding. That is testament to how much they enjoyed the wedding and how great Mike was.

You wont make a mistake in booking Mike.

We booked Michael practically on the spot after meeting with him for DJ services. He is very knowledgable about his work and wasn't cheesy or a know it all like some other Dj's I had spoken to. I have had several people (old and young) tell me that this was the most they have seen people dance at a wedding. We had an amazing time and I was soo happy to see people out on the dance floor the whole night. He did a great job picking songs to get the older people and younger people to dance. It was a great party and completely lived up to my expectations, actually even exceeded them! I had specifically requested that the last hour of the reception be recent pop/hip hop music (Britney, Black Eyed Peas, etc) and I had requested a few specific songs. Michael did a great job mixing my requests with music of his own choosing and it was a perfect mix to keep everyone happy. I will truly never forget the very last song and looking around to see the whole wedding out on the floor. I did not want the night to end!

We are so glad we booked DJ Michael Valenti for our wedding! Michael's good nature and professional demeanor immediately put us at ease, and we knew we were in good hands. Michael was very easy to contact by e-mail or phone, and also met with us as needed to discuss some of the details in person. He was always very kind and patient with us, and clearly has a ton of experience to bring to the table. He offered suggestions and recommendations when we asked, and uses great attention to detail (he notes the different beats per minute for his music, to ensure seamless transitions between songs). We enjoyed using Michael's website (linked to iTunes), and were so pleased that he really adhered to our lists of "must plays" and "do not plays". He also got ahold of some of our songs that he did not already own. On the day of our wedding, we were thrilled to hear so many of our favorites played, and enjoyed the songs that Michael came up with on his own as well. Clearly, DJ Michael knows what he is doing, and can really read the crowd. He did a great job MC-ing, and was not cheesy or hokey in the least, just upbeat and professional. Everyone had a great time, and we have no complaints - only praises! Michael is also extremely prompt (he prefers to be early), and was eager to coordinate with our other vendors as well, so everything ran smoothly. We would love to work with Michael Valenti again one day, but until then, we will be recommending him to everyone! He will not let you down.

Michael Valenti was the perfect wedding reception DJ. He met with my wife and I before hand to make sure we felt comfortable before the event. His website enabled us to select the songs we really wanted played, and the others he picked were right in line with our guest list and the type of music we wanted during our party. He made just the right amount of comments and ensured that the mood was right throughout the night.

My wife and I would definitely recommend him to others... we'd use him again, unfortunately we only get to get married once.

DJ Michael Valenti is awesome! He is very laid and very,very, flexible. Our wedding for almost 3 weeks ago and our guests are still raving about what a great time that they had and how amazing DJ Michael is. He was always in contact with me and all I needed to do was give him a playlist and he shuffled songs around and it was a blast. He even danced with our guest and my mom. The energy of everyone was positive and very high. I highly recommend DJ Michael for any event. I really enjoyed working with DJ Michael and plan on working with him again in the near future. Even after our wedding, DJ Michael has contacted to make sure that everything went as planned. Overall, DJ Michael was the best!

Michael did a great job at our wedding! After we left the reception, we both mentioned how we had hardly even noticed him during the evening...in a good way! We had given him a vague idea of music, along with only a few songs we really wanted him to play. He went running with those ideas and made a perfect playlist for our wedding. He got the guests dancing (even those who "don't dance") without being pushy or obnoxious. Throughout the planning process, Michael was easy to contact and readily available to answer questions and help us out with picking songs for our special dances. Especially in the weeks leading up to our wedding, he called on a regular basis to check in, confirm pronunciation of names, etc. He was very attentive to our needs and desires, and thus we were very happy with his service. I would highly recommend Michael...you won't be disappointed.

We had the pleasure of working with DJ Mike on two seperate occasions. The first occasion was a joint birthday party for my 25th birthday and my fathers 50th birthday. We did karaoke and had a great time. Mike sang along with us and just made the night perfect. As for our wedding, it wouldn't have been the same without him. Just a few days before the wedding, we made some major changes and Mike was able to adapt and pull it all together. We will definitely use Mike in all of our future events, even if we have to pay for him to travel. With his knowledge of music, ability to apply his personality, and the passion that he has to be the best-he was worth every penny that we paid him and more!!! You obviously have a choice, so go with DJ Mike Valenti. We highly recommend it!!

Michael was great! He worked with us to understand our day and exactly what we wanted. I don't think the dance floor was ever empty! We even had guests come up to us after our wedding and compliment him. He was a great pleasure to work with and we recommend him to all our friends.

DJ Valenti was wonderful. He gave us a great deal of attention and made every effort to accomodate our vision for the day. Right when we met him, we knew he would be the perfect DJ for us--flexible, kind, receptive and with a great sense of our music tastes. He has a wonderful online interface to help select the songs we liked. I would recommend DJ Valenti to anyone looking for a DJ. Even our older guests said the music was perfect--quieter during dinner and a nice mix for all ages during the dancing portions of the evening. Thank you for a great service!

Michael was awesome! He was a wonderful part of our wedding day. He played the majority of the songs we suggested and added ones that fit the mood of the party perfectly. Micheal worked with our crowd very well, and checked with me before he played any outside requests. We had many many many compliments on how great our DJ was. I would recommend him to anyone for their event and would use him again if I was in need of a DJ.

DJ Michael was great! His website for picking songs and making a timeline was simple to use and very helpful. Michael showed up early, played everything we wanted, and kept people dancing the entire night. We couldn't ask for more. Highly recommended.

Michael was incredible from start to finish & made our wedding reception something we will never forget. He seemed to know exactly how to set the right tone for each part of the night & blended a wide range of our musical tastes effortlessly. During the night we asked for a couple of alterations/additions to the program & he made them without complaint & with the utmost of professionalism. I would have no hesitation recommending Michael for your wedding or other event, he is a very likeable guy & was a massive hit with all of our wedding guests. Thanks!!

Michael was an OUTSTANDING DJ! He was so helpful during the wedding planning process. Anytime I had questions or needed suggestions he was a phone call or email away. He never made me feel like I was taking up too much of his time. By the time the wedding day approached, I was no longer worried about the music for the reception because I knew I could trust Michael.
The entire reception ran so smoothly. Michael always knew the right songs to play at the right time. The dance floor was crowded the entire night. I would without a doubt recommend Michael Valenti's DJ Services for any event =)

Michael did a great job as our DJ. He read the crowd well and played the right songs to keep everyone involved and on the dance floor. I would highly recommend him.

Michael was such a nice, fun guy! He's a wonderful DJ and everyone was dancing all night at our wedding. My grandmother even danced to Ke$ha somehow :) He really impressed us at our initial meeting with his knowledge of music and he really delivered on the day of the wedding!

We were very pleased with Michael Valenti's services providing music for our ceremony and dj'ing our reception. Michael was very flexible and accomodating in light of several changes in our plans (live cermeony musicians bailing a couple weeks before the wedding). It was also very easy to send him the very specific recordings that we wanted played at the ceremony. He did a great job of emcee'ing the reception in exactly the manner we had asked him to: clearly providing guests with info, but mostly staying under the radar in the background. We were very pleased with his online system that allowed us to select must play and do not play songs and he followed our instructions very well --the vast majority of our guests were on the dance floor all night! Our only note was that the cordless mike used for the toasts kept fading in and out which was frustrating, and either a different mike should have been used or the toasters should have been given instructions about where they would need to stand for the mike to work. All around we were very happy.

DJ Michael V is a fun and lively DJ that has been in the business for over 25 years. With tons of experience and a vast array of music, he knows how to keep a party pumping with lots of music variety.