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Jay McElfresh

Jay McElfresh

Brooklyn, NY
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    Burton F. Sent on 09/19/2023
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    Legendary Wedding

    We enthusiastically would like to thank DJ Xenia @dj_xenia_ Cousin Cole @cousincole and Jay McElfresh @jaymcelfresh with our whole hearts for their skill and care in achieving the wedding of our dreams and a dance party that has already become legend amongst our friends and family!!
    Kseniya/DJ Xenia I am beyond impressed how expertly you jumped into a complicated situation and absolutely crushed it, I will be thankful to you forever. Cousin Cole, your preparation over the past months helped us immensely to realize every detail of our big day. Thank you again and again and again.
    The music for our wedding was our priority from planning day 1 and I thank the universe we found the three of you and put our trust in you. @burtonfrey
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    Joyce A. Sent on 07/28/2023
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    Best DJ for sure

    We found Jay through our venue and from the beginning we loved his communication, how through he was with questions and suggestions and he made our wedding day so wonderful. He was flexible with our mix of Brazilian and Romanian music requests, our starwars incorporation and most of all his flexibility when rain started pouring. Our guests absolutely loved his dj skills during cocktail and especially during dancing. He is DEF NOT those cheesy awkward djs and recommend him to whoever wants an amazing dj for their wedding or event.
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    Julia S. Sent on 11/15/2022
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    The best dj we could have ever asked for

    I can't say enough wonderful things about Jay and his team. We were initially supposed to work with JD Gluckstern from Jay's team who is a dream - extremely communicative, got our vision perfectly, and was ready to play the best dance DJ set of all time for our wedding. JD was so easy to talk to and work with we knew we were in good hands. Unfortunately, JD had an issue arise the week of our wedding preventing him from being able to make it and handled it in the most professional way ever - he sent us an extremely heartfelt message apologizing profusely about not being able to play for us, and had a solution already - Jay would be our DJ instead. We were upset to not work with JD who saw our vision so clearly, but it was apparent after 1 call with Jay that he would be exactly the same and deliver for us on our wedding day.

    He did not only deliver, Jay went above and beyond - he had everyone on the dance floor the entire night DRENCHED in sweat. We were told by everyone we spoke to that it was the most they ever danced at a wedding. He arrived early to set up and get everything together and truly made it feel like a night out partying as opposed to the same old wedding music you hear at every wedding.

    For our after-party, we wanted to keep the dancing going, but with the switch of locations our people needed to be eased back into it. Jay found the perfect song selection to get everyone back in the mood, one by one getting everyone back on the dance floor without having to say a thing over the microphone, and in no time the dance floor was packed again.

    I cannot say enough good things about this team. Not only did they make us feel calm and heard for our wedding, the songs Jay played (and we know JD would have too!!!) had everyone from our grandparents to our friends to our young cousins on the dance floor the entire night. You will be so happy you booked them!!!!
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    Patricia Sent on 07/26/2022
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    Best DJ ever

    Jay is hands down the best DJ! He was very pleasant to collaborate with leading up to the wedding––he was organized, took the time to understand our music preferences, and shared his expertise along the way. Most importantly, he kept the dance floor going all night and our guests are still talking about how stellar he was. Our European guests were especially impressed by how he got everyone on the dance floor from the get-go (as dancing typically starts later in Europe) until the very end. We also received compliments from our older guests on how he smoothly mixed older songs with newer ones––even our 90-year old grandma from Ecuador was dancing. We even saw family and friends who typically never put a foot on the dance floor dance. Jay did a stellar job of mixing our favorite songs with other songs that pleased the crowd, and handled (unexpected) incoming requests from guests with such ease. (He would not play any songs that did not fit within our guidelines without having the guest obtain our approval first, which we highly appreciated.)

    We had a sparkler moment leading up to a bonfire and were worried that people would not make it back to the dance floor after grabbing a s’more. Jay is so talented that some people never made it to the bonfire and others (including me) ran (yes, we ran!) back to the dance floor because the music was so good.

    We HIGHLY, STRONGLY, FULLY recommend Jay for any wedding or party, and hope that our paths will cross again in the future.
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    Nicole Sent on 06/28/2022
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    The Absolute Best!

    There are not enough words to describe how awesome Jay McElfresh is. He is simply the best. The music was the most important part of the wedding to me, and working with Jay melted my worries away. Every discussion we had with Jay felt like catching up with a friend who was equally excited about the wedding. He read the room beautifully and was able to seamlessly weave together a playlist of our favorite songs, some oldie but goodies, and some more modern hits - the dancefloor was packed all night. Also, little did I know, Jay was in on a surprise my (now) husband had planned - a musical cue timed *perfectly* near the end of his vows. It stole the show!
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    Alex R. Sent on 11/04/2021
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    WHOA! Jay rocks!

    Jay was AMAZING he was a gem to work with and knew exactly the right stuff to play.
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    Amy C. Sent on 11/10/2021
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    Made Our Whole Night!

    Hiring Jay as our wedding DJ was by far the best decision we made! He was so responsive and thorough about understanding our taste in music and the vibe we were going for. He had 2 separate calls with us and sent us a comprehensive music worksheet so he could be as aligned with us as possible. We wanted everyone to be on the dancefloor all night and Jay. Did. Not. Disappoint! The amount of people that have reached out to us specifically praising Jay is crazy! Except that it's not because he did that good of a job - I even noticed one or two times where he seamlessly transitioned out of a song that he could tell people weren't feeling as much into a new song that pumped everyone up! We didn't want any of the typical "cheesy" songs to be played and Jay was on the same page as us - he even perfectly delivered on a perhaps odd request that we had a few pop-punk rock songs of his choosing played at our after party. When he played those songs, the whole dancefloor went wild. It's something I'll never forget! Thank you again so much, Jay, for making our night truly perfect and unforgettable!
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    Ryan M. Sent on 12/16/2021
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    Jay killed it

    Jay came through our wedding with an awesome set up and great tunes that really set the vibe for the whole night. Music killed throughout and the dance floor was poppin' all night long - great job at sneaking in some bride/groom requested gems and keeping the dance floor going all night. Awesome guy.
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    Gila S. Sent on 10/24/2021
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    Loved working with Cousin Cole

    We had an awesome experience working with DJ Cousin Cole (referred to us by Jay McElfresh). Our initial plan was to set up a few Spotify playlists ourselves, and we were so glad we changed our minds and decided to hire Cole. He was super professional throughout the planning process, and totally got our music taste and the vibe we were going for. We had a rooftop brunch wedding in the rain, and Cole totally rolled with the punches and made sure we had a great party. Highly recommend!
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    Andrea Sent on 03/09/2022
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    Best Wedding DJ!

    I attended my brother's wedding a few years ago and Jay was the DJ. He kept guests on the dancefloor the entire night and kept MCing to a minimum which I really enjoyed. When I got engaged and started planning my own wedding I knew exactly who to hire for the job. Jay was responsive, professional, and fun to work with. The music worksheet was extremely helpful in our planning process as well as the final call before the big day. Just as Jay kept the party going years ago at my brother's wedding, he did the same at ours. Look no further if you want a quality DJ to host your big day! Thanks for everything, Jay! -Andrea & Greg Fullum
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    Megan Sent on 10/03/2021
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    DJ Jay is outstanding!!

    DJ Jay was phenomenal, and we'd highly recommend him to anyone looking for an awesome wedding DJ/MC. Jay helped everything run so smoothly day of with his MC skills (we greatly appreciated his mantra of "no cheese" weddings!). Jay even went above and beyond by helping our friend record our ceremony and with our parents to add some custom music to the speeches. Everyone loved dancing at our wedding. We can't thank Jay enough for his professionalism, hard work, and kindness. Book him!!
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    Margot S. Sent on 09/23/2021
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    DJ Cousin Cole was fantastic!!

    Jay referred us to Cousin Cole and we had a fantastic experience. He kept the dance floor alive and really read the group. We had a large range of ages and everyone told us how great he was at the end of the night. Really nice guy and really easy to work with!
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    Melody Sent on 01/05/2022
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    Jay crushed wedding weekend!

    Could not recommend Jay enough! Our guests could NOT stop raving about the music. Jay kept a NON-STOP dance party going and it seriously flew by so quickly. All night long, everyone from our college friends and the older aunties kept coming up to me, commenting on how great the music was. It truly appealed to guests of all ages.
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    Natalie G. Sent on 11/28/2021
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    Perfect music for every part of our day

    We reached out to Jay McElfresh Events on the recommendation of our venue coordinator, and I’m so glad we did. We ended up working with Cousin Cole, who was able to translate our personal music tastes (more eclectic/alternative, aka music you can’t dance to) into something that would suit a wedding and a broad range of guests. The questionnaire he had us put together really helped us articulate both the general vibe of the different parts of the night, and allowed us to pick songs for specific moments. So many people came up to us during the reception to say that the music was amazing, and I saw people dancing who I didn’t expect to see on the floor at all. He definitely was able to read the crowd and adjust the music according to what was getting people moving. I’m so glad we were able to rely on him to put together amazing music for all parts of the event (prelude, ceremony, dinner, reception, etc.) - we honestly had to do very little, for which I was super grateful.
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    Richard C. Sent on 09/11/2021
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    Excellent DJ -- highly recommended

    Jay was great, would highly recommend! He worked with us extensively to understand our preferences and our vision for the music before the event, and then on the day of he was super flexible in navigating a tricky weather situation. All of the music for the event worked out perfectly -- simply could not have gone better. Highly professional, executed really well on the plan, and everyone had a great time!
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    Ta Sent on 09/04/2021
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    Great experience

    DJ Cousin Cole was a pleasure to work with! He was very responsive through the planning process, flexible and thoughtful.
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    Laura O. Sent on 07/10/2021
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    Epic Dance Party!

    We had a fantastic experience with Jay as our DJ and would highly recommend booking him. From our initial intro call to our final planning call, Jay was friendly, professional, easygoing, and completely focused on understanding the vibe we wanted for each part of our wedding day. He seamlessly transitioned from ceremony to cocktail hour to dinner to dancing, and was a fantastic low-key MC for speeches and other announcements. He threw an absolutely incredible dance party - our guests literally did not want to go home. Such a fun day, and Jay was a huge part of it.
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    Caroline T. Sent on 04/15/2021
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    Hire jay for your event

    We absolutely loved our experience with Jay as our DJ! He gave us exactly what we wanted day of and leading up was extremely helpful, responsive, and well priced! Highly recommend. 10/101
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    Sarah W. Sent on 12/04/2021
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    Best dj ever

    Jay really brought the jams on our wedding day. I cannot express how many people came up to us to say that this was the best music ever at a wedding and people danced all night long. On a personal note, Jay was so wonderful to work with. He listened to what we wanted, made the playlist so personal, and was beyond our expectations. Book him for your wedding or any party for that matter. He is the best!!!
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    Kristen Sent on 09/03/2020
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    You owe it to yourself to work with Jay

    We interviewed a lot of DJs for our wedding and Jay really stood out from the rest. He was so accommodating, is incredibly talented, and not the least bit cheesy like some other wedding DJs can be. We ended up having to cancel our wedding due to COVID, but know for sure we will be calling Jay in the future.

    Thanks for being a breath of fresh air!

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    Zachary L. Sent on 06/13/2021
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    A terrific DJ (and an even nicer human being)

    Planning a wedding is stressful, we all know that, but DJ Jay always put us at ease. He's quick to email, has a calm demeanor, and makes sure you're taken care of. He really listened to what we wanted and understood the vibe and mood we were going for. I would gladly recommend him to anyone looking for a terrific DJ (and an even nicer human being).
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    Mary S. Sent on 06/09/2021
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    Amazing Night!

    We initially started working with Jay for our wedding back in 2020, which was postponed due to covid-19. He was extremely understanding of our circumstances and we kept in touch through our new wedding date in June 2021! Before the big day, he took the time to go through with us each element of the wedding that required his services, and the whole night felt seamless (and the dance floor was magical!) Thank you Jay!
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    Cari K. Sent on 10/18/2021
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    Hire Jay! You won't be sorry!

    Jay was an awesome DJ and we would recommend him to EVERYONE! We had friends and family telling us all night how great the music was and how the party never stopped! We still have guests raving about it! We rescheduled our wedding multiple times and Jay was easy to communicate with and so flexible about the change in plans.
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    Thomas C. Sent on 01/04/2020
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    Can't Go Wrong With DJ Jay!

    DJ Jay was a fantastic addition to our wedding! He made planning out the music for the evening incredibly fun and easy. He was very accommodating of our many ideas for the music, and we trusted him to create the energy and vibe of the whole event based on our suggestions. He seamlessly transitioned from the ceremony, to cocktail hour, to dinner, and to one hell of a dance party! DJ Jay is also a great MC, very communicative, organized, and made the night flow flawlessly.
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    Ella M. Sent on 12/28/2019
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    10/10 would recommend :)

    We're so happy that we found Jay to DJ our wedding. He made the process of curating our playlist so easy and made sure that the vibe of our wedding was exactly like we planned. Jay also made the flow of the evening work perfectly. We would recommend Jay to anyone :) THANK YOU JAY!
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