Elegant Ensembles, Inc.

We loved working with Elegant Ensembles (Mark, as owner / manager, and Joe, as our DJ night-of). Mark put us at ease from our first meeting with him, and we appreciated his no-nonsense, no-frills, no-BS conversation. We asked about some "extras" that we were interested in (i.e., up-lighting and things like that), and being very familiar with our venue, he let us know that it would be an extra cost that we would not need because of how our venue normally lights their space. This, and other valuable advice, was regularly offered to us and we really appreciated it.

Mark and his team were very responsive to our phone calls and emails. They covered all the bases before we even thought to do so, and at our final interview, Mark even gave us great advice about how to greet all our guests without wasting time or missing meals. He assigned us a DJ that he thought would fit our personalities and styles (as well as jive with our Korean culture), and he was spot-on in giving us Joe for the night!

Joe was great -- flexible with all our demands (there were "special things" that I asked for, as well as surprises that my husband planned secretly with him) and last-minute adjustments. He played JUST the right music at the right time, and even engaged in staged banter with my dad, who gave a special musical presentation. Joe never seemed frustrated or annoyed or flustered -- our guests danced like they've never danced before!

We were so happy with the night and the party that Joe gave us -- all of our thumbs up to him and his crew! They were very professional, on-time, cheerful and enthusiastic, NOT cheesy (no Macarena or glow-sticks for us, thanks!), and all-around perfect for our evening.

(Their price is right, too!)

We had a flute/keyboard player for our ceremony and a sax/keyboard player for the cocktail hour and then 2 DJ's for the reception. The music for the ceremony and cocktail hour was flawless. The musicians were very professional and did a superb job. The reception was a blast and our DJ's really pleased our guests. There were times that literally everyone was out on the dance floor having a great time. The DJ really knew how to read the audience and did a great job of working with our catering vendor. Leading up to the wedding, Elegant Ensembles was super easy to work with. They were really organized and on top of confirming all the details. I'd highly recommend them for any wedding or party!

We first contacted Elegant Ensembles because they had both bands and DJs and we were undecided as to which we should choose. After speaking with Mark and explaining our vision for our wedding, he suggested a DJ. He was absolutely correct, DJ Gerry was amazing!

Gerry had everyone dancing from the first song and he kept everyone up-and-moving until the end. He did an excellent job "moving through the decades" which honestly pleased everyone. And even though my husband and I had not planned on having much time to dance, we found ourselves on the dance floor quite a lot - and we had a blast.

One of my mom's friends said, "This is the best music I've ever heard at a wedding!"
One of my husband's coworkers said, "I've never been on the dance floor so early."
One of my friends (who is tough to please) said, "There are so many great songs in a row - I can't go to the bathroom!"

They are true experts at what they do and we appreciate the hard work that went into our wedding. I honestly felt like the business people at Elegant Ensembles were just as focused on our wedding being perfect as we were!

I called many DJ companies before finding Elegant Ensembles and they were truly professional from start to finish!

Elegant Ensembles was the the band for our October 7th wedding. We chose the Savoy Stompers and they were awesome! Mark Eliasoff was wonderful to work with from the day we met him, right through the planning and the big day. He is a true professional, very organized and knows how to read the crowd - they had everyone up dancing the whole night, the ceremony music was beautiful and cocktail hour too. So many people at the wedding asked for their business card! You can't go wrong with Elegant Ensembles - you will have a great night!!!

Elegant Ensembles was used for both my husbands sisters' weddings and we both experienced first hand how amazing they were. We decided to use the same band, the Savoy Stompers. The band was outstanding! Made you want to spend every moment up on the dance floor. We knew this was an important part of our wedding. The entertainment means so much and making sure our guests were having a good time. Elegant Ensembles definitely achieved that.

Mark was outstanding. He was extremely helpful trying to help us in selecting music and running through the format for introductions. All things we were not familiar with. He even went above and beyond and offered some valuable advice for the wedding day which I must say, no other vendor did. Mark always was reaching out making sure we were ok and if there was anything we ever needed to let him know.
He also worked with us to achieve what we wanted for our Ceremony Music. He worked with us to make sure it was perfect, and it really was.

We had such an amazing time out on the dance floor and so did our guests and that was our goal. Mark and the Savoy Stompers really made our Reception an very memorable event.

The musicians for our ceremony and cocktail hour were fantastic!!! Our guests, including some musicians, raved how good they sounded. In addition, Mark, the owner was extremely personable, accomodating and receptive. You can't go wrong with Elegant Ensembles!!

Elegant Ensembles helped make our wedding a huge success. Initially, we were nervous about having a DJ. We didn't want someone who was going to talk and be obnoxious the entire night. DJ Gerry ended up doing a fantastic job - we are still receiving compliments from our guests. He had everyone dancing, both young and old, and the experience was exactly what we wanted. We highly recommend them.

Our dance floor was packed!!!

We used the band Full Effect from Elegant Ensembles at our September wedding. The #1 comment we heard from our guests was how awesome our band was! Our dance floor was always packed and no one wanted the night to end!

Throughout the process Mark at Elegant Ensembles answered all our questions and walked us through what we had to do. He likes to get stuff done early which is great because there are already so many last minute things to do for the wedding, it was great that one thing was done ahead of time!

Full Effect also held 2 showcases for us to see their new work. We knew they weren't a standard wedding band when we heard them do Cee Lo Green's "Forget You" for us! They also learned our first dance and parent dance songs which weren't standard and never asked any questions.

We loved the band so much we wish we had another event where we could see them perform - anniversary...

We can't say enough great things about Double Take. We recently had the pleasure of having them at our wedding on September 4th 2011. Having many years of experience in the wedding business, we both knew we wanted from our band. We are pleased to say that they surpassed our every expectation. Antonia was always available to help answer any questions and on the day of the wedding the band was just perfect. A HUGE thanks to Alicia and Russell (singers) who sing their hearts out and it shows.

We hired this company to provide musicians to play at our daughters wedding cocktail hour. They arrived well in advance of the time requested. They were personable and friendly to our guests. Most importantly they played beautiful music that set the tone for a great event. Mark was excellent to work with and very responsive to all our needs. I would highly recommend this company!

We hired the Savoy Stompers for our wedding and they were out of this world! They did an amazing job pacing our reception and keeping the energy high all night long. I danced the night away and had an absolute blast at my own wedding. The musicians are not only incredibly talented, but extremely professional. I have had a number of guests from my wedding ask for their contact information and I hope to go to another event with them soon!

We had an amazing time at our wedding, and so did our guests! A huge part of the evening was Joseph Anthony, our Elegant Ensembles DJ. We had over 230 people, and he kept everyone happy and dancing all night long! Our young friends and older family members all commented on how great he was - the variety was exactly what we were hoping, the volume was loud enough to keep the energy up AND have a conversation, and he wasn't overly-involved, which was exactly what we wanted. Would (and do) highly recommend to anyone!

When we went to Mark at Elegant Ensembles, we were not sure what type of band we wanted for our wedding day. We had already met with a couple of agencies with bands, but none really impressed us. Mark showed us some of his bands, and when we heard the Savoy Stompers ... we knew right away that this was the band we wanted! The Savoy Stompers were awesome! They kept us all dancing all night ... and seemed to know just the right songs to sing when. EVERYONE commented on how wonderful the band was! I would highly recommend this band to anyone looking for professionalism, quality, and a great time!

Right on Time did an AMAZING job at our wedding. The ceremony music was soft and gentle, the cocktail hour ensemble was jazzy and festive, and the reception was outstanding with people dancing to the wee hours. Marc and Sal listened carefully to our requests, were incredibly attentive, and made sure we were happy the entire time (we were!). Great folks to work with -- you will not be disappointed.

We had Double Take perform at our wedding and they were a hit. We were nervous about a wedding band, but they were fabulous. They played a great variety of music, so everyone was up and dancing, not just the young people. We got a lot of compliments on the band, and our parents were pleased with them too!

DJ Gerry from Elegant Ensembles, Inc. was absolutely wonderful. We hired him for our ceremony music and reception. We provided him with the ceremony music and the music was clear and timing was right. He was working in conjunction with the maitre'd to time when the bridal party was coming in and the bride as well with the songs I've selected. He was dressed well in a tux. He also called us about 5 days before the wedding to make sure he has the correct pronunciation for all the bridal party members. His voice was clear during the announcements. He played all the music we have listed and more!!! Plus, you can totally use a DJ instead of musicians for your ceremony as long as they have speakers in the ceremony.

We were fortunate to find Elegant Ensembles to provide the music for my daughter's intimate wedding in New Hope, PA. We knew we wanted a jazz trio, and we were excited that they could switch and play a flute for the ceremony. Dave Grossman was the leader of the group, and he could not have been more professional or more flexible. My daughter wanted to have the ceremony outside, despite the overcast day, and the guys had to move their instruments a couple times, never complained! Dave called a few times before the event to make sure we were getting exactly what we wanted. He was so sweet about learning aseveral unconventional choices that the bride and groom requested for the processional and recessional music. He made a cd of their songs to play during the breaks. Our guests all commented on how nice the music was and, even though we were in an intimate venue, it was just right. Really, we could not have been happier with our choice in using Dave Grossman's trio and Elegant Ensembles!

The Savoy Stompers had us dancing the entire time and provided a fantastic party! Mark was outstanding--professional, responsive and helpful with advice...it is obvious he is passionate about his job! We would not have changed one thing!

We love the elegance of a band but wanted to fun of a DJ. Mark at Elegant Ensembles was able to help us create exactly what we wanted. We had a jazz trio at the cocktail hour and a 2 man DJ team – Joseph Anthony and Bert – at the Reception. They delivered exactly what we were looking for. The dance floor was never empty, the music was awesome and crowd was chanting one more song at the night’s end! Joe and Bert were awesome and really made our day. Mark and Sal was also amazing in the planning process. They are very detailed and they make sure they get it right. We even had Mark organize up-lighting for us and it made a huge difference. It’s worth it!!! It’s a nice added touch! Thank you so much!!! You made our day memorable and a ton of fun.

We knew we wanted to have a band at our wedding. When we met with Mark, he was a pleasure to work with. We went to 2 live rehearsals and when we heard FULL EFFECT, we knew we had to have them play at our wedding! It was truly one of the best choices we made!!! They were SO AMAZING! The band had all of our guests partying on the dance floor alllll night long! We got so many compliments about how great everyone thought they were! The band even let my brother play the guitar during a song at the reception! It was such a wonderful day and we were so pleased with Full Effect. We would completely recommend them to anyone...especially if you aren't sure about a band or DJ...go with the band and choose FULL EFFECT...you'll be so happy you did!!!! I know we are! :-)

Sal, Mark & DJ from Elegant Ensembles were fantastic.
We chose them on the first meeting. Requested DJ....he was great, played to the crowd....had everyone on the dance floor, even the bride who does not like to dance. My sister didn't sit down until the music ended. Sal was great to work with, very helpful & met the needs of what we were looking for.
I would recommend Elegant Ensembles to anyone interested!

The ceremony music and the DJ for the reception were great. They adhered to our music requests.

We used The Savoy Stompers through Elegant Ensembles and they were FANTASTICALLY AWESOME!! Unfortunately, we were unable to see them before we booked them other than their video, which wasn't ideal, especially because their video doesn't do them any justice.

Mark was great to work with. He made the whole process super easy and stress-free. He also had some great suggestions and advice, which was really helpful. Never once did I have to go looking for him. He was always attentive and responsive, especially when it came to customizing our ceremony music and making sure some of the more intimidating names were pronounced correctly.

We wanted a band that would keep the dance floor packed all night long and play a wide variety of music and they definitely delivered. Seriously, they were an unbelievable deal. We received so many compliments both that night and in the weeks since and they definitely made our wedding.

Every step of the way Elegant Ensembles was great to work with. Sal was wonderful and did a great job helping us plan our day. We had a keyboard player for our ceremony and cocktail our then DJ Gerry for our reception. Both did an amamaing job! I was worried no one would be dancing at the wedding but to my surprise no one would stop dancing! Gerry played a great selection of music while meeting our needs. Highly recommend them!

The Savoy Stompers played our wedding and they were every bit as amazing as we thought they would be. The Stompers played a great mix of Motown, R&B, disco, and contemporary hits. Mark was a pleasure to deal with and was super responsive to all of our requests and changes

After the wedding was over people were absolutely raving about the band and how amazing they were. At one point during the wedding, my husband and his friends wanted Shout played. All we had to do is ask Mark and before we knew it the entire dance floor was getting low to Shout. The dance floor was packed the entire evening as the band just has such a good read on the crowd

Whatever you do, book the Savoy Stompers for your wedding! It will be the best decision you make

Mark at Elegant Ensembles was great to work with for our wedding. I originally went to him just for ceremony musicians, but I was so impressed with him, that we ended up booking him for our DJ too. During the planning process, he spent a lot of time explaining things to us, and provided lots of wedding tips to help us enjoy our day! His price was very affordable, especially considering the level of professionalism and service provided.

The DJ provided was also very organized, and called us the week of our wedding to confirm the details and practice announcing the bridal party names! :-)

The Savoy Stompers is the absolute best band and Mark is a joy to work with. He made himself available for questions, requests, and had some great suggestions throughout the wedding planning. Guests were on the dance floor the entire night (which is what my primary goal was!) and throughout the night as well as months later, family and friends still ask me for the name of the band. They have such a wide range of music that they can play and really know how to read a crowd to keep the momentum going. They are amazing!

All I can say is WOW! This is a incredible band. I hired the ten-piece band for our wedding reception and the music was awesome. Our guests keep asking where I found them and what their name is. We had an afternoon wedding and they had everyone on the dance floor. They played Italian music as well. We had a tarantella and everyone was on their feet. It was a lot of fun. They played a beautiful Italian song for my father-daughter dance (I requested it) that I will never forget. I would say Bravo to Elegant Ensembles - fun to work with and phenomenal sound. Highly recommended.

Our DJ Jerry was amazing! Nothing could have gone better. Not only did my husband and I love his work - but all of our guests enjoyed themselves too - from our 2 year old flower girl to my 80 year old grandparents, and everyone in between. HIGHLY recommended!!

We had the Savory Stompers for our wedding and they did an amazing job. Everyone was up dancing and having a good time. They listened to all the music that we wanted to have at our wedding and knew what music to play to make the crowd dance. Their voices are amazing and they really put on a great show!!

We had Elegant Ensembles play at our wedding and while it was a splurge in terms of cost, it was the best decision we made. I cannot stress enough how highly I recommend this band. The music shifted from popular standards to oldies to Lady GaGa seamlessly and everyone spent the entire night dancing. Fantastic!

I worked with Sal when booking the band for my wedding on May 22nd. Sal was very helpful and accommodating throughout the whole process. He made it clear that he wanted us to be happy and to let him know if we needed anything or wanted to change anything. I liked that you could go to the practices for their bands to hear them live to see if you like the bands (rather than just hearing bands on dvd like many other companies do). The band that we booked was "Right on Time" - They did a great job and I have received many compliments on them. One of my relatives actually booked the same band for their wedding after hearing them at our wedding. Thanks Sal!

SAVOY STOMPERS IS THE BEST BAND from this group!! We worked with Mark from Elegant Ensembles and he was nothing but attentive and catering to all of our music needs.

Our guests still can't stomp raving about the music and we have already recommended them to a few people!

Worth every penny!

We hired this Band for our wedding and they were AWESOME!!!! Every single guest I've spoken to commented on how great they were and two of my guests have already contacted them about playing their weddings. While our band did not play many of the songs we requested, they were a ton of fun, very high energy, and everyone was up on the dancefloor the whole time. The contract and negotiation was smooth.

We absolutely loved the music that the band played. They were very understanding when it came to "last minute changes" made by my wife. They are a great service with great staff. We had everyone asking where the band came from throughout the reception. I would really like to thank them for the hard work that they put into our wedding. Good job guys!

Mark provided the DJ and the Ceremony Music, both were fantastic. Just a little back ground, I am from upstate NY, and Jim is a huge Dave Matthews fan so we wanted a band from where I am from and also who played Dave Music but we also wanted a DJ to do the traditional wedding songs, so we went to Mark and he worked with us to make it happen. Everything went so smooth and the best part was that everyone enjoyed it. Everyone danced the night away. He was great to work with and I would recommend Elegant Ensembles to anyone.

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You can't go wrong with Elegant Ensembles!!! We had the Savoy Stompers as our band and there wasn't a song you could name that they couldn't play. For our ceremony we had TV theme songs as the prelude and it was perfectly done. Mark who runs the company loves what he does and cares so much for his clients. I felt like I was at a professional concert not my own wedding! Folks danced all night long. Run, don't walk and book ELegant Ensembles!!!!

Search no more, you've found the right place for your wedding entertainment. From the moment we spoke with Mark on the phone, we knew we found the right place. His professionalism, integrity, and overall quality of work surpassed all of our expectations. He worked within our budget and we ended up choosing a DJ. Had we had a larger budget, we would have went with one of the fabulous bands that is offered.

We went to many other DJ companies and they all tried to push services on us that we did not need (i.e. extra lighting, fancy light shows, etc) for a lot of additional money! Mark did no such thing and basically let us choose what was best for us with no pressure.

The DJ showed up on time, was professional, went through the entire program with us before the wedding and everyone had a great time. He played great music and kept the party going the entire time.

I have already recommended this company to several of my friends getting married in the near future.

Thumbs up all the way!

Mark and The Savoy Stomper were excellent! Each band member performed wonderfully and professionally. The one thing we absolutely loved about the band was they gave off such positive energy and really got the crowd going. The music selection was extraordinary as well. You guys sang and played our 1st dance song "Wedding Day" by the Bee Gees to perfection. Every guest we had can only complimented what an excellent group even months after the wedding. We can say no more than "Thank you" to you all who took part in our wedding and put on such wonderful performance throughout the night. You guys really made it memorable for us.

Mark is THE BEST. You and your guests are in good hands. I have had numerous guests tell me that my wedding was the BEST they have ever attended and the band was the BIG reason. Once you book with Mark, no need to worry. I specifically did not want to micro-manage the entertainment because as a bride, once you begin micro-managing, how do you expect to enjoy your day AND let the vendor you hired do what you hired them to do?! All we did was give Mark a "What-not-to-play-list" and he took care of the rest. We miss not talking to Mark already and it has only been a few weeks since our wedding. This part of the wedding planning was the easiest. You can feel confident booking with them. They are reliable, friendly, smart, and exceptional for the price. The camaraderie between the band members is evident - they enjoy working with each other - what better way to celebrate your wedding! Note>> Mark has several bands at Elegant Ensembles as well as DJ services. We specifically contracted Mark's band - The Savoy Stompers (worth EVERY penny)

From the first point of contact until the last song was played, our experience felt flawless! Mark was there for us every step of the way, checking in often and making sure all of our questions were answered.
Mark and Elegant Ensembles were professional, terrific, consistent and we would recommend them to anybody! We were married in April and our guests are still raving about our band!! If you are looking for a band, please consider Elegant Ensembles. You will not be disappointed.

They were awesome! Prices are negotiable! We had the time of our livesa nd our guests were on the dance floor all night!

The band was out of this world. The Savoy Stompers kept the dance floor moving the entire evening!

We used Phase three band. The band was outrageous. People can't stop talking about the band. They had showcases every thursday nite which was very convenient in NYC. Unlike someother bands that just send you a Cd or tell you to see them at a bridal show. The singers were awesome...my dad thought it was a CD playing for one song...couldn't believe how great they were.

Elegant Ensembles was so easy to work with. We used them for both a string trio during the ceremony and DJ for the reception. Both were great. I had specific songs for the DJ to play and he managed to play most, if not all, of them. The dance floor was full the entire evening, which is exactly what I wanted to happen! I would highly recommend their services!

Elegant ensembles provided a musician for our ceremony and the 10 piece band for our reception.

Though full bands are expensive - they really can make the event.

WoW...they were amazing. We had a keyboard, violinyst, and flute that were incredible. I brought them music from overseas and they learned it without a problem. Used them for the ceremony and the cocktail hour. Couldnt have asked for more!

I used North Starr, which is a band from elegant ensembles. They were truly magical, the music was unbelieveable-- they looked and sounded great! So accomodating!

The Savoy Stompers WERE PHENOMENAL! They even learned a song they didn't know for us for our first dance. Marc was a great leader to work with and even offered great advice on how to make our reception turn out perfectly!

They are very professional, are able to read the crowd and play what seems to be appropriate music throughout the entire wedding. They also provided live music for my ceremony and cocktail hour, the musicians and djs were in appropriate attire and were extremely talented.

We used NorthStarr and we LOVED them! Very professional and they sound great!

5 stars all the way. We first experienced an Elegant Ensembles DJ at a friend's wedding and we knew we wanted to talk to them about our own. I mean, when is the last time you heard the Violent Femmes at a wedding? Sal and Mark (the owners) were wonderful to work with - they really listened to us and delivered on every promise. Our DJ (Jerry) was terrific - we requested that he not speak, other than to announce us and our families, to introduce the best man toast, and to announce the cake cutting. Instead, he cranked up lots of awesome, fun 80s music and our dance floor was packed the entire time. We provided a list of "must play", "must not play", and "would be great to hear" music and he followed our guidance to a T. He also didn't allow any toasts or announcements unless we okayed it first.
Our ceremony musicians were phenomenal as well. We had a violinist and a flutist. I knew I did not want the traditional wedding ceremony songs and the violinist worked very closely with me to select just the right pieces. After several phone conversations, we agreed on several Irish music selections that were perfect for the mood we were trying to set and the setting of our ceremony.
I cannot say enough good things about this vendor. A wonderful experience and an amazing price. What more could you ask for?

They were at a friends wedding, and I knew I wanted them in my wedding. We met with them, pick out the band, gave them my music. Wedding day was great!

We had the band Moxy play at our wedding and they did a great job. They read the crowd and kept the party going. The crowd on the dancefloor died down very briefly, but the bandleader read the vibe, picked up the pace, moved on to some more modern songs, and the party was right back to great. Good range and mix of songs. Very reasonable price.

They did an amazing job performing at our wedding. They played the perfect type of music to match our themed reception. We really loved them and so did our guests. They knew exactly when to change the type of music to play without us even having to request. They did such a great job and I'd recommend them to anyone.

We booked the band Moxie through Elegant Ensembles. They were the stand out of our wedding. We were very happy and found the band to be managed exceptionally well. They had a highly relevant and tasteful song list that covered the entire gambit of musical styles that you could want. As a musician myself they were more than willing to accommodate me had I wanted to play with the band or even have them learn a song for me. I HIGHLY recommend them to any couple. We are fans of classic R&B as well as classic rock and they excelled at both.

We used "NorthStar" from their collection of bands. They had higher priced bands, and lower priced bands in their company, but these guys were the Best. Make sure you have Russ as the band leader. They worked with us to make sure everything we wanted was done, and those things that we didn't want were left out. The flow of the event was perfect, not too rushed, but things got done. Every song that they do, sounds like the group that originally performed it. I would reccomend them to anyone. For what you recieve the price was better than any other as well. They are much better, more approachable, and more reasonably priced than Hank Lane, and you auctually get what you are paying for. Hank Lane doesnt even perform any more.

They were great. Everyone had fun and they are super flexible!

My fiance and I went a little over our budget hiring our harpist and DJ from Elegant Ensembles, but it was well worth it. Mark and Sal were fantastic throughout the planning process. Gerry, our DJ, did an amazing job and didn't mind my controlling the music at all! I literally had a list of dancing songs, slow-dance songs, and dinner songs, and he did not stray from the lists I made unless he asked me first. He was unobtrusive, the volume was perfect, and he had everyone on the dance floor all night! Our harpist was wonderful as well, but I didn't get to hear her play that much (only when I was walking up and down the aisle - and I was so nervous I don't think I heard her during the ceremony!). Everyone said she was wonderful, though. She even lugged her harp INTO the gazebo outside where we got married! It was beautiful.
I would highly recommend Elegant Ensembles to anyone. All of the questions that I had were answered immediately and professionally. Phone calls and e-mails were returned immediately. Also, the team at Elegant is so friendly and pleasant that it really eliminates some of the stress of planning. A+!

I recently wed on 10-10-10, and had Double Take perform. We had the 9 piece set, and we were very happy with the songs and professionalism. Anotonia was always available to answer any questions I had and despite a last minute change to a female vocalist, she assured me I'd be happy, gave me a referral and of course in the end she was great! The price is pricey but we really wanted a band so I think it was worth the money.
They sang great, assisted with organizing my night since my venue failed to for the most part, and Alicia the lead singer was fabulous! I can't thank them enough for a wonderful wedding night.

Elegant Ensembles provided a great DJ...however, I was not happy that I would not have met our DJ until the day of the wedding, except that my fiance and I went out and watched him DJ a karaoke night at a bar. Our DJ was Frank- and he was great! However, it just did not settle well with me that we had to do all of the work through the company, and not the DJ. I would have preferred to work directly with the person who was going to DJ the wedding. However, like I said, it wound up working out pretty well since Frank did a great job!

The string trio that we had for the ceremony and cocktails was incredible. We could not have asked for better or such professional musicians - their music was perfect and so beautiful. I couldn't beleive the sound as I was walking down the aisle. The DJ was just fabulous! he had everyone up dancing within the first song - the dance floor wasn't empty the entire night! Our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to because it was so much fun. The DJ played everything we asked and was great at getting our guests involved!

Sal was excellent he answered all my questions and helped me with all my concerns the keyboardest was perfect as was my dj the one and only problem i had with them was at the last min i decided to have venue for an extra half hour for desert and the dj wouldn't stay and we offered to pay him for his time but yes i would work with them again

Everyone asked where we got our band. We booked Daybreak through Elegant Ensembles a number of months before our wedding. They did a great job of reading the crowd and playing music that appealed to every age group. They even let one of our friends sing a song with them. My only issue: Despite asking us several times what order we wanted things done in at the beginning of the evening, they still did it in an entirely different sequence. Overall, though, they were great and people had a fabulous time.

We hired Elegant Ensembles to provide us with DJ service for a dance reception, as well as a jazz trio for the cocktail hour and dining courses.

WHY WE CHOSE -- We went with Elegent Ensembles for several reasons: 1) Mark was very responsive, warm, and welcoming. We got a great vibe from him. 2) They were on our vendor recommendation list, and Mark claimed to do so much business with the reception hall, that the relationship and timing of events would be seemless. 3) The price was right for the package we were seeking.

WHAT WENT RIGHT -- The DJ played a good mix of music and did a really good job of keeping people up dancing. We received many compliments from people about how well they liked the DJ. I also liked how we were able to choose which DJ we wanted, and were able to have a conversation with him prior to the wedding, to make sure we were all on the same page.

WHAT WENT WRONG -- There were several things that didn't go the way we would have liked. Although most people probably didn't noticed, some of them were big misses in our opinion. 1) The mother of the groom/groom dance - we had specific conversation around this with both Mark during the planning, and the DJ two nights before the wedding. The DJ never played the song. I believe that was a big moment missed. 2) As previously stated, we payed to have a jazz trio play during the dining courses of the reception. 5 minutes before dinner was served, the sax player came up to us and said they were leaving unless we paid overtime. Based on Mark's history with the reception hall, we were under the impression that he knew the timing, and that he would have us book the jazz trio for the apporpriate time. So essentially, we paid to have the jazz trio sit for an hour not playing. 3) We specifically stated, more than once, that we did not want rap, or music with vulgar language (out of respect of our older guests). The DJ, however, played both. 4) We provided honest and emotion free feedback to Mark after the event, and received no response. This just left me with a bad taste.

OVERALL EXPERIENCE -- While the DJ did a good job at keeping people dancing, and making the night fun, I feel the things that they didn't get right is enough for me to NOT recommend Elegant Ensemble. I feel like there are many DJ services out there that can get people out dancing, Elegant Ensembles didn't do anything to stand out.

We hired a jazz band for our wedding. We had a list of songs we wanted the band to play and was told it would be no problem several times. The band showed up and played a CD with the songs we asked them to play.. they played the cd more than once so the same songs were playing over and over. We were so embarassed. This band ruined the wedding.

EE can arrange for any music you desire. They are consummate professionals, musician owned, and their attention to detail is unrivaled by anyone I have ever worked with.

I've had the pleasure of working with Elegant Ensembles for over 18 years. Mark is simply the best source for any type of musical entertainment, from a harpist to a 12 piece swing orchestra.

I've had the pleasure of shooting many weddings where the Band or DJ have been from Elegant Ensembles.
It's always a great experience. They consistently "BRING IT". The dance floor is packed all night and the atmosphere that they generate is amazing.