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    BEST DJ! Danced all night!

    We were so worried about having a DJ that is fun, engaging and played the music we wanted them to play. Our friends danced all night and the music was NONSTOP for our wedding. Jeff Bristow was professional, helpful and did everything we asked him to do. He played amazing music and mixed it well. We will recommend Jeff to all our friends for their weddings!
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    Party central

    As everyone knows, the DJ is the party master, the person that keeps things rolling throughout the night, and the beat of every moment. For our wedding Colonial DJ’s went above and beyond to make our night extremely memorable. Our amazing DJ Raphael was super personable, on time for everything, and was very professional. Many weddings that we have been to have had DJs that did not have a good flow, which leads to gaps in the music. Raphael, being the musical genius, was able to create a cohesive flow no matter the genre of music. He transitioned from slow country to contemporary rock, to edm and kept the music rolling. His transitions from song to song were amazing and even included drops in the music. Nothing says a good wedding like a live dance floor and Raphael was able to make that happen for us! We would highly recommend Colonial DJ’s for your wedding and I’d personably ask for Raphael as your musical mastermind!
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    Casey F. Sent on 06/07/2022
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    What a blast!

    AC worked with us for our wedding and was so helpful! Everyone had a blast and he made some great recommendations. I highly recommend Colonial DJs!
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    Andi Sent on 01/24/2022
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    Get the party started!

    I originally saw Colonial DJs at a bridal show prior to the pandemic. Carrie was very diligent about staying in touch with me. When we were ready to move forward with the wedding, Carrie helped set everything up and get the ball rolling. Talking to her is like talking to a long-lost friend. Jeff was our DJ for the evening. He was amazing! He was able to create a personalized wedding song for us in a short amount of time that made me cry! They sent us a copy of our love story they had written for us, which also made me cry. Jeff handled our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception - seamlessly! We even had a last-minute hiccup when my father had to unexpectedly leave prior to our dance and Jeff was able to quickly adjust my father-daughter dance to be a touching 1st dance with my son instead. Colonial DJs had a perfect set up for us and Jeff adjusted the evening as needed. I cannot say enough good things about them. If you are unsure who to hire, hop off the fence and contact Colonial DJ's NOW!
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    Kaitlyn C. Sent on 07/06/2021
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    Highly reccomend!

    Jeff was my DJ for my 5/22/21 wedding. Jeff came highly recommended, and he did not disappoint! From the beginning Jeff was great at communicating and making sure we were on the same page. Jeff, along with my wedding coordinator, came up with a timeline and stuck with it to keep the wedding reception flowing perfectly. Prior to the wedding, I did little planning as far as selecting songs I wanted played, and Jeff did an amazing job at selecting songs that kept everyone on the dance floor. Even my shyer relatives who never dance at weddings were on the dance floor! 100% recommend Jeff and Colonial DJs.
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    Kim H. Sent on 05/10/2021
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    Great DJ and affordable price!

    DJ Matt was great with the playlist and keeping the party going, and acted as a professional and clear MC for our reception. For the basic package, we received more than I thought we would, and I couldn't be happier!
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    Krysten K. Sent on 03/26/2020
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    Incredible

    This place is awesome! We had to suddenly postpone our wedding due to covid-19, and they have been so incredible during this process! I will forever recommend Colonial DJ's.

    Colonial DJs's reply:

    Thanks Krysten, stay safe. We will see you in August!! We have moved everything over to your new date.
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    Christine F. Sent on 10/29/2020
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    Top Notch Experience

    Jeff Bristow, CEO (Chief Entertainment Officer) is the best! He and the rest of Colonial DJs are top notch. Best equipment, Up-lights, lasers, you name it, he’s got it. Having a wedding during the pandemic was not easy, but Jeff is a pro and a veteran in the industry and knows how to get the crowd going! He was supportive and accessible during the whole planning process of our wedding and went above and beyond with voice-overs and making sure we had a great playlist! If you’re looking for an easy check-mark on your wedding DJ list, look no further! Jeff, thanks again for a great wedding reception!
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    Abby K. Sent on 09/03/2020
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    Flexible, even in a pandemic!

    Our wedding plans changed a lot between our first meeting with Jeff and the wedding itself. He accommodated all of the changes, up to the very last minute, and did an awesome job at both the ceremony where we did our first dance (we made some unusual COVID-inspired choices) and the reception. With Colonial DJs, you are in good hands!
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    Stephanie J. Sent on 08/10/2020
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    Perfect DJ

    Our wedding plans changed a lot due to COVID, but we knew we still wanted a DJ to be part of the reception. We’re so glad we went with Colonial DJs. Jeff was fantastic the day of and everyone at the office was friendly and helpful leading up to the event. Their pricing plans are flexible and they’re a great choice!
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    Another great review for Colonial DJ's!

    There's a reason why Colonial DJ's continually get such great reviews...because they do excellent work!! We loved working with Jeff B at Colonial - he was professional, funny, knowledgeable, and made our reception such a wonderful experience! Colonial also has a great client portal where you can work on forms for everything required for customizing your wedding day. It was so much fun to pick out the "must play" songs, while also knowing the "do not play" list would not see the light of day. Jeff was also excellent as the "MC" of our reception and did a great job introducing the bridal party and special songs. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Jeff and Colonial DJs. We would highly, highly recommend them!! Jennifer T, Fredericksburg, VA
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    Colonial DJs (and DJ Howie): Top Notch Service

    DJ Howie with Colonial DJs made our wedding day the best day ever! From start to finish people were out on the dance floor (even during dinner service!), thanks to his epic choices and uncanny ability to read the room. It was a pleasure to work with them - from start to finish Howie was responsive to my questions and requests, and I knew I never had to repeat myself. It was going to get done perfectly!

    Colonial DJs's reply:

    Becky and James were the best couple to work with, their family and friends were so much fun, it made my job as the DJ so easy. I wish you guys all the best in the future. DJ Howie
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    Marrissa Sent on 11/07/2019
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    Great DJ to work with!

    We had DJ Howie for our wedding at Ford's Colony Country Club. He contacted us about a month before the wedding to go over all the details to make sure we were all on the same page. He accommodated for everything we wanted in regards to music and all my guests had a blast!

    Colonial DJs's reply:

    Thank you Marrissa & Will, it was such a pleasure working with you. I wish you guys all the best in the future in your new life together.
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    Nicole S. Sent on 10/24/2019
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    Amazing DJ Jeff!

    Jeff was our DJ for our wedding and he did so awesome!! We had a dance party going all evening and he played all the songs I wanted and it was such a blast! He found and played our introduction song with no issues and MC'd the evening perfectly! I loved his suggestion of the garter reversal that we discussed prior to our big day and it ended up going perfectly! Jeff also did the shoe game for us which was so much fun! Thanks so much Jeff!! :D
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    Joanne Sent on 10/16/2019
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    Great Time!

    From booking, to paying, to planning, to playing the music, the whole experience with Colonial DJs was great. DJ AC Walker understood our vision and made it come to life. I highly recommend AC Walker and Colonial DJs for your event!!!
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    Very fun and memorable!

    We had a great time working with Howie with Colonial DJs. We loved the website they have to help you customize your songs for the ceremony and reception. Howie was easy to get in touch with and responded very quickly to our questions. Howie created a timeline for us for the day and made sure we stuck to that. He also checked in with us from time to time to make sure we knew what was coming up. Howie got on the dance floor with everyone too! He was a lot of fun and made sure we had the best party! Thank you for making our day special!

    Colonial DJs's reply:

    Thank you Stacy & Jake, you guys were great to work with and I really enjoyed having fun with you and your family at the reception. I wish you guys all the best in your new life together. Take care and let me know if you ever need a DJ in the future. Musically, DJ Howie
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    Katelyn L. Sent on 10/02/2019
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    Quality for the price is exceptional!

    From the day we booked with them to wedding day, everything was smooth and efficient. The website was easy to use. All of our phone conversations were very pleasant. Our DJ was Jeff. He called us the week before the wedding to go over timeline and last minute details. He showed up early and was very pleasant to work with. Throughout the whole evening he was AWESOME at helping us keep on track with our timeline. We changed our timeline a lot throughout the wedding and he just rolled with it and made it happen. I can’t express enough how thankful we were for him by the end!!!

    Colonial DJs's reply:

    Thanks for the review Katelyn, I had a great time. Now that I know you guys ride Harleys, we should head out for a ride sometime! Jeff
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    Teri C. Sent on 09/13/2019
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    Easy to work with and quality sounds

    I am so happy to share the wonderful experience we had with Colonial DJ’s at our daughter’s recent Watermen’s Museum wedding and reception on the beach in Yorktown!
    My initial meeting with Jeff Bristow put me at ease and convinced me we had made the right choice. I realized we had hired far more than music. We had hired an experience master of ceremonies who would keep the event moving and put everyone in a joyous, happy mood!
    With each subsequent meeting with other vendors, the response was always the same. Whether it was the caterer, day of planner, or photographer, they enthusiastically said, “ Jeff Bristow is going to be your DJ? You have the best! It will be a great event!”
    And, indeed, Jeff worked closely with all those vendors in the days preceding the wedding, making sure the schedule of events went smoothly.
    The sound quality was amazing in all three locations - at the beach for ceremony, up on a high deck for cocktails, and under the tent for dinner and dancing.
    He was willing to meet with us and plan things along the way. The bride and groom and parents had opportunities to choose music for each part of the wedding and reception. And when we did not have ideas for a particular part of the evening, Jeff asked what mood we wanted for that moment and was quick to offer suggestions.
    “Soft piano instrumentals as guests arrive? Got it! Pachelbel’s Cannon in D for entrance? This is a lovely version.
    Michael Bublé and Frank Sinatra might be good for cocktail hour...
    Which version of Stand by Me does the couple want? What are the favorite songs for the parents? What would your guests like to dance to? No problem! We’ll get them all up having fun!”
    He thought of everything. He even worked with guest singers the week before to find the appropriate music.
    AND... he made a very big deal of our little granddaughter/flower girl, even playing a song for her.
    Our officiant was from Pennsylvania and had performed over 150 weddings. Rev. Johnson said Jeff was the best DJ she has encountered. She described his voice as a kind, loving radio personality voice that put everyone in a party mood!
    Thank you, Colonial DJ’s! You helped make our event fabulous!
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    Jeff made our small wedding a blast!


    Jeff was the DJ for our wedding. He was the DJ for both of my older sisters weddings and when it came to picking a DJ for our wedding we knew we wanted Colonial DJs! Jeff was very responsive and made a mash up for the bridal party entrance and made my idea come to life. He was very fun and kept the party going. We are so glad Jeff was able to DJ our wedding and we highly recommend him and his team!
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    Brittany Sent on 10/22/2019
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    CJ killed it!

    My husband and I decided to go with Colonial DJs for our reception and we could not have been happier with how everything turned out.
    CJ was the DJ that we had and he was a real pleasure to work with. Due to our hectic schedules, CJ even met us at our home one evening to go over everything for the reception, and he had a lot of good ideas we had not even thought of.
    The Colonial DJs website was also really helpful and easy to use for planning what music we wanted to play, as well as planning out the schedule of things happening at the reception.
    On the day of the wedding, CJ did a great job of keeping everything running smoothly throughout the reception, and the dance floor was completely packed the entire night with all of our guests having a blast, which is exactly what we wanted. CJ even worked with us to have one final dance, just my husband and I, after all of our guests were ushered outside to prepare for our departure.
    I can’t say enough good things about CJ and Colonial DJs for helping us have the wedding of our dreams.
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    How was awesome!

    We had Howie DJ our wedding at the Williamsburg Winery this weekend. We had less than 75 people, yet there were always people on the dance floor with Howie's mix of 70--80s dance songs along with more modern requests. He was also great about asking us if we were okay with a couple of requests that were more along the lines of our Do Not Play list. Howie was also wonderful to work with before the ceremony, going over each detail, and making us feel confident that our ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner would be fun and relaxing for everyone!
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    Tori C. Sent on 06/12/2019
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    Howie is the best!

    From the very first time meeting him in person we knew Howie was kind, easy to talk to, and genuinely cared about how well our experience would be. Our ceremony and reception went amazing - and his musical talent was the perfect touch. Our guests had an amazing time dancing and he did a great job of reading the crowd and taking requests. Our day was a huge success largely in part of how fun and interactive Howie was. Also, it was amazing to open our card box and see one from him. How incredibly sweet! Can't thank him enough.
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    Fun and easy to work with!

    Jeff did a great job DJ-ing. The ceremony music and the other special music were played and the announcements were made exactly when we wanted them to be. We let him decide what to play during the dinner and what he picked was very pleasant and non-intrusive which helped create a good atmosphere during the dinner.

    The dancing was a great success, even though we had picked out a bunch of songs we wanted Jeff to play during the night, he really did a great job of choosing what songs to play when. The dance music had a nice progression, and Jeff kept it from being monotonic while at the same time making the change from one type of song to another feel natural and welcome.
    We filled in the event questionnaire Jeff asked us to fill in, providing him with knowledge of what songs and announcements we wanted and when we wanted them. The survey was complex, but it was relatively easy to fill in. I liked how they had a must play/play if possible section for requests, and I really appreciated how they asked about any topics that may be sensitive in the survey. We spent some time filling it in, but it really paid off during the wedding.

    We highly recommend Jeff for those who are looking for a DJ to play at their wedding.

    Colonial DJs's reply:

    Catherine & Bendik, thanks for the wonderful review. It was my pleasure meeting you and your friends and family. All The Best!!

    Jeff & The Colonial DJs Family
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    Lauren R. Sent on 03/07/2019
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    Great DJ! Would Definitely Recommend

    Colonial DJ was very easy to work with. I would highly recommend. They are highly responsive and professional. Also, they have an online interface to pick songs and create your timeline for the event, which was so helpful. They showed up on time and did a great job of keeping the evening moving along. We didn't want to stop dancing!
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    Awesome DJ!

    Jeff did an amazing job as our DJ! He was so friendly throughout the planning process and pulled the reception off just as we imagined! He really knows how to keep the party going and get the guests out on the dance floor! So glad we chose Colonial DJ for our wedding!
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