A fun experience. Provided lots of props and the booth oneself was easy to use. I liked the…read morecustomized start up screen and instant prints. Also the option to text the pictures to yourself. The team was very communicative throughout and provided options for designs and templates. Would use them again!

We have used this company for the last several years for our preschool Gala. They are awesome and…read moreprofessional! Both the Photo Booth and DJ services are top notch. Will continue to use them every year!

Ron and his team did an amazing job djing my wedding. We were able to request playing a game of…read moreMario kart in front of our guests and he was able to make that possible. He played all of the songs we wanted to hear and kept the door floor full of guests. Would recommend.

Ron Zapata was AMAZING and so essential in helping our July 2025 wedding weekend at the Athenaeum…read moreat Caltech in Pasadena come to life! He was extremely easy to work with and very knowledgeable when it came to the DJ setup and lighting, giving guidance on where he recommended the set up and how he did the lights (from amber and blush hues to colorful changing lights). He dropped everything to do a venue tour with us and was our most flexible vendor, adding a speaker on the day because he wanted the sound to be perfect. He made a professional remix of Indian dance songs for us and read the room well, incorporating everything from our playlists and more to keep the energy high with no bumps or sound issues at all - it was seamless! His team went above and beyond to add so many touches. We highly recommend Freelance DJ and Lighting - booking with Ron was the BEST decision for our wedding.

I absolutely cannot recommend DJ Escence enough! He did my friend's wedding a few years ago, and…read moreour own experience with him was five stars!!!! Cesar is extremely professional, excellent and prompt at communication, incredibly easy to work with, and just an overall awesome human being. He went above and beyond and has all the necessary skills, equipment, and personality to make your event super smooth and memorable! He is also incredibly detail oriented and well-prepared, I was so impressed with him from the get go. You will not regret hiring him, he was an amazing vendor and one of my favorites!!! Thank you so much for everything!!!!!!

Super late review! We hired DJ Escence back in July for my daughter's quinceanera. From the cold…read moresparks, clouds, monogram, music...you made it all perfect, exactly what we imagined! Every time I looked at dance floor there was always someone dancing and that is exactly I wanted. I had a mix of guest who like all different types of music. Any genre I asked for DJ Escence played. His MC skills were on point! Thank you DJ Escence for keeping the party alive! Without you there it wouldn't have been a party!

5 STARS!!!!! I am a repeat customer!!! Angel and his team provided Excellent DJ services, Awesome…read morelighting, and One of a kind Lighted Trees at my parent's 50th wedding anniversary this past August 2025. Angel is very communicative, punctual, professional, and he even brought much more lighting to our event than expected to go above and beyond our expectations!!!!! Angel previously provided DJ and lighting services at my wedding back in 2016 and he exceeded our expectations back then and his service definitely held up years later. I highly recommend him for your event, you will not be disappointed. Thanks again Angel!!!

I would give Sky Bright Lighting 12 stars if I could because Angel from SBL deserves all of them…read moreand more! We booked SBL to do the entire lighting for our wedding at South Park Center in DTLA and we could not be happier with their work! Right off the bat, we could tell Angel has a passion for lighting and that he genuinely loves what he does. He doesn't just throw up the lights and walk away. He personally controls the lights throughout the entire event to create a unique light show that dynamically reacts to the moment -- think of him as a professional DJ for lighting. We've talked to a lot of lighting vendors but have not seen anyone else offer anything like it. From the initial meeting, through signing the contract, to the actual event and all the way until takedown, Angel has been nothing but extremely professional. He even personally took the initiative to overcome some crucial last minute logistical hurdles we encountered with the venue, which saved us a ton of headaches during the week of the big day. In terms of equipment, we booked 4 intelligent moving heads on 5ft light-up trusses for the main dancefloor, along with 24 LED up-lights for the rest of the event space per Angel's recommendation. During reception at sunset, 2 heads acted as spotlights while the others projected an elegant spinning pattern on the ceiling. Once the sun went down and the dance floor opened up, we were completely blown away by how all the lights worked together to transform the venue into a high-end nightclub in the sky. We were especially impressed by how the lights came alive under Angel's control - from the way they aptly adapted to various activities of the evening, to how they reacted dynamically to the changing beat of the music to create an electrifying atmosphere. It's impossible to describe how good the lights looked, so I've uploaded a few videos of them in action - hopefully they show up. Similar to another reviewer, we were initially going to cheap out on lights, but we are so glad we listened to Angel and booked the equipment he recommended. It was easily one of the best decisions we've made for the wedding. I'm honestly shocked that SBL isn't fully booked 6 months out because they are such a hidden gem for their caliber of work for what they're charging. Many other lighting vendors quoted us 1.5-2x for similar packages, and I doubt they could've done it better. Lastly, thank you again to Angel at SBL for helping make our dream wedding become a reality! If you're still reading this, better book them ASAP because they're only going to get busier and more expensive!

DJ Dean checked off all the boxes we were looking for and more! Highly recommend him for dual DJ +…read moreEmcee services, everything was super smooth with him from as early as wedding planning process to the special day itself. Dean did his best to not just present himself as a DJ + emcee, but also to carefully plan out the agenda of the wedding, working closely with our coordinator to have a detailed timeline with specific songs (and even timeframes for some songs) playing exactly as my wife and I had envisioned them to play. When it came time for reception fun and games, we let Dean have creative liberty over how he would like to keep the crowd engaged during dinnertime, and all of his suggestions and implementations were a hoot! We could really rest at east and enjoy the night's events knowing Dean had it all smoothly handled, and our guests had a blast with every activity. So honored to have had Dean at our wedding!

He was such a charming person. He is always on top of everything, super professional and very…read moredetail oriented...he's perfectionist ! You will have zero stress whatsoever !!!! We are so grateful to have him as DJ/ MC for our wedding. If we could only give him more than 5 stars. YES, he's worth every penny ! Our guests liked him alot ~ so much fun and laughters Dean !!!! Millions thanks to you

My initial encounter with Ron was such a coincident, occurring while I was booking our wedding…read morevenue. As fate would have it, he was setting up for another event on that same day. My mom encouraged me and told me to approach him. I got Ron's business card as we still needed to book a DJ. CenterpiecEvents quickly became one of the first vendors we booked for our big day and it turned out to be one of the best decisions we made. Ron is not just a DJ he is also an incredible MC who played a big part of our celebration. His ability to understand our musical preferences was spot-on. He made sure the atmosphere and vibes was exactly what we envisioned. We had an absolute blast! What sets CenterpiecEvents apart is not just their team's talent but also their flexibility and willingness to provide a comprehensive package. They also offer a variety of other services. They provide Photo Booth services which was a huge relief as it simplified our vendor selection process. The pricing was competitive and the value we received was exceptional. A few months after we paid the initial deposit we also decided to add cold sparklers which they also provide. I did not have an official wedding planner or coordinator but Ron was super helpful in giving me tips and what to do when assisting with the wedding reception timeline. I cannot stress enough how important it is to have the right DJ and MC at your event. Ron is not just good, he's exceptional. His energy and enthusiasm kept the party going and he truly knows how to hype up a crowd. Our guests had an amazing time and we owe much of that to Ron and Francis. If you want your special day to be unforgettable, I highly recommend booking CenterpiecEvents for all your party needs. CenterpiecEvents is more than a vendor; they definitely create memories that last a lifetime. Thank you, Ron and Francis for making our wedding reception an absolute blast. We are forever grateful for you both!

I was extremely disappointed reflecting back at my wedding and my experience with Centerpiecevents…read moreand Ron. I was excited to work with him because coincidentally 10 years ago when I was an intern, our company hired him and my managers loved him. I found the entire experience to be confusing, conflicting, and had a lot of bad guest feedback on specially just the DJ and Emcee. I found Ron to be a bit controlling after reflecting and getting feedback from others. //CONSULTATION// My initial consultation was great and I thought it'd be great because of my call with him was so exciting and I felt like I was being taken care of. //COORDINATOR AND RON// Ron had a lot of feedback about my coordinators timeline - he has a lot of experience from weddings which I don't doubt. He didn't agree with her timeline and proposed a new timeline. I was stuck as a middleman and had to relay to my coordinator and he kept asking me to tell her about these changes. This is the last thing I wanted to do the week before and there's a reason why I hired a coordinator. Talk to her directly if you don't agree. I understand I have the final say but it put me in a very awkward position and stressful position. We ended up going with my coordinators timeline and everything worked out very well! Yes we were a bit behind but Ron's recommendation included changing back into my wedding dress again just didn't make sense. I'm so glad I listened to my coordinator. //DAY OF WEDDING// //GROOMSMEN DANCE// In my call with him I explicitly told him that the groomsmen and my bridal party were coming in and doing a dance and NOT walking in like a normal entrance. I also had it clearly written out in the agenda to play the song starting from the beginning 00:00 to 0:33 seconds. See attached image and video you'll see the video starts at the wrong time. The DJ played the wrong start time (started around 0:10 or after) and the guys messed up the entire dance because they choreographed the beginning. The groomsmen messed up - but what irked me the most was I overheard my cousin talking to him about their dance before saying how they were going to enter. Ron goes "I didn't even know you guys were doing a dance". He didn't even listen to my groomsmen and acted like it'll be okay. I clearly told him in my call and him saying that and to have him forget was so unprofessional. He did not do his due diligence in listening to requests and simply forgot. My groomsmen were annoyed and clearly upset at his passive aggressive response to my cousin. It wasn't about the messing up but more the attitude towards my party. //FIRST DANCE PERFORMANCE// We were going to sing this song called Marry You by Bruno Mars and dance to it after our slow dance. I sent him the Spotify version and of course, the song was incorrect. He showed it to me on his computer which weirdly had the right title but started playing Just the Way You are by Bruno Mars. Mistakes happen but he said "yeah this is the right song this is what you sent me!". Sir if you can't tell the difference between the two songs - I'm concerned. Did you even listen to it beforehand? //GAMES// We had a game which was extremely successful! It's the game where everyone pulls a chair up and tries to find items from the crown! However Ron only wanted 6 chairs and my coordinator had to be extra persistent in getting more chairs because It makes the game more fun with more participants. I heard him saying it's usually only this amount but my coordinator pushed for it. I think it made the game more fun anyways. //PLAYLIST// Ron had asked me to send over playlists and I noticed during the reception only like 40% or less of my songs were played when the dance floor opened up. I heard that DJs normally don't follow all the songs because it might ruin the vibe of the crowd but also, I specifically requested those in his request form because I had friends who had come where we have specific memories of these songs. And I went up to Ron and asked him to play this Chappelle Roan song. It was on my list but because they barely played any of my songs I requested it to be sure it was played. He kind of gave me a weird look and said that was supposed to be my last song but okay with Some attitude //OVERALL// I think Ron still brought the energy and aside from those mishaps no one noticed the other things - but unfortunately I didn't get positive vibes from him. I do appreciate that during the event he hyped the crowd up and also got our greeting table done in a timely manner. Do more research beforehand and actually take the time to do good quality work and pay closer attention to the agenda. I'm surprised at all these reviews if I'm being honest. It wasn't just me who upset but my guests noticed on their own as well other things

We had such a great experience with Hi Def Event Group for our wedding, specifically with Andrew as…read moreour DJ and Sammy as our MC! The whole process was so seamless from beginning to end. Andrew is so personable and charismatic, we felt so at ease right from the first meeting. He had so many great ideas and suggestions even when we had no idea what we envisioned for our wedding; for instance, we could barely even describe what kind of music we listened to so Andrew had us do an exercise in which we just threw random songs we liked into a playlist so that he could get a better sense of who we were and what we liked. During the actual wedding the music really felt like it reflected us; we had so many of our friends coming up to us raving about much they enjoyed the set! The Hi Def team was professional, communicative, thoughtful, and experts in their craft. We felt extremely confident in booking them and cannot recommend them highly enough!

Where do I even begin? Andrew and Jason from HI DEF Event Group didn't just DJ our wedding in Cabo…read moreSan Lucas, MX -- they made it the greatest night of our lives. We first saw Andrew in action at not one, but TWO of our close friends' weddings. Both were absolute parties yet so unique to the couples in each respective way. He was able to highlight the essence of who they were and what they wanted in two different settings. Both times we walked away saying "we need HIM." So when it came time to plan our own big day, calling HI DEF was a no-brainer -- and they exceeded every expectation we already had. From the very first conversation, Andrew and Jason were incredibly responsive and organized. Every question was answered quickly, every detail was accounted for, and we always felt like we were in the best hands. Planning a destination wedding in Cabo comes with enough moving parts -- having Andrew and Jason on our team made everything feel effortless. On the music side, these two are simply on another level. Andrew and Jason seamlessly blended hip hop, EDM, R&B, Reggaeton, and Arabic music in a way that felt completely natural and kept every single guest on the dance floor all night. Our families and friends came from different backgrounds and cultures, and they honored every single one of them through the music. It was pure magic. He even created and mixed entirely new songs blending Arabic with Hip Hop, Reggaeton, you name it. He is true DJ and magician. If you are a music snob like my wife and I what you would appreciate the most were all the seamless transitions in and out of songs. But Andrew was so much more than a DJ and MC. He became our de facto coordinator. He kept us on timeline, managed our entire run of show, and made sure every moment flowed effortlessly from one to the next. Something he doesn't need to do nor was it something we expected, but nonetheless a big part of why everything went so smoothly. His calm, confident presence behind the scenes gave us so much peace of mind -- we never once felt stressed because we knew Andrew had it handled. And when it was all said and done, what struck us most was this -- Andrew wasn't just our DJ. He became a true friend, and honestly, a part of our family. That's the kind of person he is, and that's the kind of experience HI DEF delivers. Without Andrew and Jason, our wedding would still have been the most amazing weekend... but WITH them, it was truly unforgettable and truly the best weekend of our lives. If you're even thinking about it, just book them...You will not regret it.

Finding a DJ was one of the hardest tasks my husband and I encountered during our wedding planning…read moreprocess. We love to dance and a good party so, this was especially important to us lol! After many searches and reading through what seemed like a million reviews, we met with Richard. We booked him on the spot and I'm so glad we did!! Dance All Night provided uplighting, gobo, photo booth, and of course DJ services. The uplighting gave the venue a different look and feel, which I loved! Our Gobo looked so beautiful next to the amazing DTLA background and the photo booth pictures came out great. Richard allowed us to see things from his professional prospective while still maintaining what my husband and I envisioned. Thank you for bringing our vision to life! True to their name, Dance All Night DJ will definitively make you Dance All Night!!!

I've sat on this review for 7 months. I really didn't want to write it. We got a Black Friday deal…read morein 2017 for our July 2018 wedding that was supposed to include DJ/MC, photo booth, up lighting, cake light, and GOBO. We added ceremony services as well. And then, our DJ went dark. We finally got in touch with Richard in late February and he told us they were busy with other family business ventures, apologizing for the delay. ....ok..... On Feb. 26, I reached out to start settling details for the GOBO and photo booth templates. On 4/16 we emailed our final decisions for both. We reached out on 6/3 to set up a time to meet and discuss details. That meeting (6/5) was cancelled the day of because Richard had pink eye. We attempted to reschedule that day and got no response. I reached out again on 6/7 and got a response on 6/8 saying he had lost all contacts and texts from his phone. ....ok... We finally met on 6/11. I confirmed with Richard all the songs (I provided a CD with the versions I wanted), as well as a day-of schedule. We confirmed AGAIN the photo booth and GOBO logos we chose. On 7/12 (mind you, the wedding is 7/22), I called and left a voicemail concerned that I had yet to receive a proof for the GOBO or photo booth logo. I got a text back saying they should be ready by the end of the day. Telling me again that he's been "busy with family issues." On 7/15 we confirmed AGAIN the GOBO logo, font, AND correct spelling of my name. On 7/20. TWO DAYS prior to my wedding, at 8:49 PM, I *finally*get the proof. And my name is spelled wrong. Now, *SURPRISE, SURPRISE* it's too late to get it corrected. I'm very angry, but I don't have time for anger. I'm texting Richard at our REHEARSAL DINNER with family as he asks for a decision of a refund of $100 or an extra hour of photo booth time to make up for it. On 7/21, we just agree to have an extra hour of photo booth time. On the day of the ceremony, 7/22, I notice that the song that's supposed to be played during our unity ceremony is not being played at all. *sigh* The photo booth is supposed to take place during cocktail hour as my husband and I are taking our pictures. Per our site coordinator, my day of coordinator, and several guests (including my parents), there was no notification or announcement that the photo booth was available for people to use. Therefore, we have maybe 20 pictures of people using the photo booth. The actual music during the reception. was great. But there were too many holes between the services we paid for and what we received. Of all the vendors we used, I recommended the same photographer, seamstress, and florist to several individuals I knew who were getting married soon. Two are using the same photographer, and a cousin who is getting married next weekend has opted for EVERY vendor I recommended. I could not, and will not, recommend Dance All Night DJ to anyone else. I felt stuck because we paid up front in November and could not afford to lose that money and find another DJ. I don't have a nice way to say this... I don't care about your other business ventures. Although unfortunate, the "family issues" plagued us and made coordination next to impossible.