Dennis was our DJ for our wedding and I am very glad he was. He came recommended by our wedding…read moreplanner Thomas Lewis. We were living in Tampa and planning our wedding in San Diego from there. Dennis had a great online portal where we could put all of our music preferences. He also on two occasions sat down with us (once on Skype and once in person) to work out details and I'm so glad we did because he of course knew things we would never have thought of. He explained clearly everything he wanted to do and why. We realized how much easier it would be for our guests with Dennis there to give them heads ups and guidance so they could just relax and have fun rather than wondering where they were supposed to go next and when. The only thing he did that I could have done without was tell us that our venue had a reputation for taking a long time to bring out entrees after salads. Since there were no actions we could have taken to decrease the likelihood of that happening, I would rather have not known because it caused me unnecessary apprehension. Maybe a different couple would have appreciated the heads up so they could be prepared, and maybe even I would have felt differently had that actually happened to us! Anyway, he was fantastic. The music was great. He felt out our crowd and gave them what they wanted. It was a good volume during dinner so people could enjoy their meals and visit and he accomodated our families with a special flash mob song that he didn't find out about until everything was said and done because it was a surprise for us. Thank you, Dennis, for being an integral part of our special day!

The first time I met Dennis it was clear he knew his stuff. I had a list of DJ's and even some…read moremeetings set and when I left I cancelled every one. He was the DJ at our August 2013 wedding and I couldn't be happier. The reason our night was as amazing as it turned out was in a large part due to Dennis. He is an incredible emcee and the night flowed so smoothly. There was never a dull moment. The thing that impressed me the most is that when my husband and I finally sat down at our sweetheart table he asked if he could get us a drink. SERIOUSLY?! Come on guys, that is rare and just seriously amazing. I had a few unique requests that didn't even phase Dennis! The most important to me was meshing two very different songs for my father/daughter dance. I wanted to dance to one song, more of a pop-type with my biological father and to a country song with my step dad, not an easy thing to mash-up! I also wanted the two to fade into each other and be cut down so the dance wouldn't be two full songs. The final product blew my mind, it was perfect. He even slowed down the country song so that it was more "danceable." The way he invited my step-dad out to the floor was classy and casual, it wasn't an awkward moment which was what I was concerned about. He absolutely did EXACTLY what I asked for. I got countless comments on the way the evening flowed. With Dennis you get way more than a DJ, he is an amazing emcee. So many people told me it was the most fun wedding they'd ever been to. The music was SPOT on all night, it was a blast. The dance floor was constantly packed and even my older relatives were out there dancing because the music didn't alienate them. My husband and I told Dennis all we wanted was for people to have fun and dance, and they did all night. He found a way to satisfy everyone's music tastes (even though I like country, my husband likes reggae and my parents like classic rock!). Last minute we sprung for some up-lighting. It isn't my style to go outlandish and I was worried it would be too expensive, but I wanted the room to have a little something extra. Not only was the pricing totally reasonable, but Dennis actually made us a custom light color to match our accent color in the table linens. The room was bathed in a soft glow and looked absolutely perfect. He goes so far above and beyond what you'd expect from a run-of-the-mill DJ, and that's simply because he isn't one! (I don't think I'm being biased but) our wedding was hands down the most fun event I've ever been to and I think a large part of that is because of Dennis. He made us so comfortable and the night flowed perfectly because of his emcee talents. Do yourself a favor and stop looking for a DJ and book Dennis. You won't get one of those cheesy wanna-be comics trying to steal the stage from the couple. What you get is a truly professional DJ and emcee who REALLY knows his stuff (seriously just ask him for music suggestions and prepare to have your mind blown!).

It's pretty silly of me to wait 2 years to write this review…read more We hired Mick in August 2022 for our wedding, and we are still so glad that we did! We often reminisce about our wedding day and how our vendors, like Mick, made it so memorable for us. From consultation to ironing out songs, and lighting options to the big day, Mick was communicative and such a pleasure to work with. Highly, highly recommend him for your DJ needs!

In looking for a DJ for our wedding day, Mick came highly recommended by our wedding coordinator,…read moreJulie Scrivener - his wife! Mick is passionate about his job, pleasant to work with and was patient through multiple postponements from the start of planning our wedding in early 2019 to finally celebrating July 3, 2022. Music is a big part of our relationship, so - my husband & I had strong opinions and high standards for how we hoped the reception dance party would pan out. With that being said - trust & listen to Mick! He killed it - we barely left the dance floor. Thank you, Mick, for being a very important part of our special once in a lifetime day!

Covertones rocked it!! This was the second time they've played our fundraiser event and they did…read morenot disappoint! They had lots of people dancing and grooving and having a great time. They had a very professional set up with lighting and sound. I would definitely recommend them for your next event!

Fantastic Band! I hired them to play at my wedding and they brought the house down. They were so…read moregood that guests dressed to the nines were chanting "One more song!" at the end of the night. Unfortunately the live music had to end at 10pm. They were very easy to work with and very professional. Also, very accommodating and drove all the way up from San Diego to San Clemente to scout out the reception site and make sure there was room for the band. The music ranged from classic rock to 80's and was enjoyed by every age group at the wedding. People still rave about the band when I see them! I would HIGHLY recommend them.

Extremely professional, friendly and timely. Top notch equipment. We used them for a school movie…read morenight and the process could not have been easier. The screen was bigger and better than any other company we have used, they brought their own power and sound was excellent. Will absolutely use again for any type of event.

GET READY FOR FUN!! Nick is such a professional and his twenty years of experience shows! He…read morecreated the most fun, celebratory environment for our wedding/reception. It meant a lot that he took the time to check in with us to really understand what we wanted for our special day! You can trust Nick to take your event to the next level and we highly recommend him. Thanks again, Nick!

We just had the best Bar Mitzvah ever and DJ Greg, his dancers and Maximum Impact made it happen…read more Games for the kids, all the best music, dancers getting everyone excited and into it. It made the party amazing and I couldn't be happier with the way everything turned out! If you are in San Diego and are considering a DJ and entertainment for your party, call Maximum Impact now! They are so professional, thorough, and on point! There is no need to call anyone else.

I was thoroughly impressed at how well Maximum Impact produced / directed a gathering for my…read moreextended family. In particular, lots of respect for DJ Greg's deft touch in running the show: he kept the party going, without it feeling forced or putting anyone on the spot. Very much consistent with other reviews praising MIP's professionalism & warmth. If I was from the area, I wouldn't hesitate to hire them for my own event.

I have seen what a fantastic job Nino does when it comes to Emceeing a wedding, so I hired him to…read morecome and DJ for my son's elementary school dance! Let me just say... wow! Nino is so much fun, he engages the audience... in my case, an auditorium full of kids! Lol! They loved the music! He played all the popular songs and was mindful of the fact that he was emceeing for students and made sure the lyrics of the "cool songs" were edited for any explicit language. I first hired Nino several years ago and he has DJ'd for many of my sons school events the past 4 or 5 years! I will continue to choose Cigars and Lace for my DJ/Emcee needs! Thank you Cigars and Lace! Thank you Nino!!

Nino!! Let me start…read moreoff with the fact I live in NB and I had many hours and flights to where my wedding took place. BEAUTIFUL CALIFORNIA !! That being said, all of my planning was done via FB or FaceTime. To say everything went great would be an understatement... It couldn't have gone BETTER! Nino's chill personality and genuine vibe was exactly what we were looking for on top of the fact he's an AWESOME DJ. He totally got what I wanted as far as music from a nice ambiance while people are mingling to some killer songs for busting out some dance moves! Thanks again for an amazing Day! Would Definitely recommend. Mallory

DJ Leon absolutely killed it at our wedding!!! But seriously, we love this guy. From the very…read morebeginning of planning, he was so thoughtful and attentive to our wishes, and full of guidance and support when we were unsure of things. Everything flowed perfectly on the day of, the dance floor was popping during the party (with the help of his karaoke software), and it couldn't have gone any better. Leon also doubled as our MC - he ran a trivia game during the reception that had literally everyone engaged. I'm genuinely so impressed I could cry, we had the best day of our lives. Got a bunch of compliments from our guests as well. Would recommend over and over again to anyone and everyone!!

You can stop your DJ search now (: DJ Leon is THE BEST Wedding DJ of all the weddings we've been…read moreto, undisputed. As a Virgo bride, I was S T R E S S E D. DJ Leon's vendor meeting was the easiest LEAST STRESSFUL and actually fun meeting of them all. I had FULL TRUST that he would not disappoint after having a casual conversation with him about our music interests, songs we definitely wanted to hear, and what our guests would enjoy. We really only discussed vibes (millennials and asian family members), genres (throwback, EDM, emo), and the big songs of the day (ceremony, grand entrance, first dance, last song of the night).  OUR DANCEFLOOR WAS LITTY. So lit that our friends booked DJ Leon for their wedding too! They asked for his contact info while at our wedding because they were having such a good time. Quite frankly, my friend (the groom) was an instant super fan. I, myself, danced the ENTIRE TIME at their wedding also. The songs were always so good that I couldn't leave the dance floor! My body was so sore I had to get a massage that week LOL. DJ Leon as a person is a genuine soul who truly cares about his clients as people and the human experience. He has an understanding of a wide variety of music genres (we also requested French cafe for pre-ceremony and R&B for cocktail hour) and his song transitions are seamless (an important detail for us). He will NOT let your dancefloor die. He WILL guarantee a great freaking time. He understands the stress of wedding planning (or any event planning) and will put you at ease. We love DJ Leon! You can vibe with him on IG @EllaLuvCo if you want to be a super fan too ^_^

We used DJ Dougie for our wedding on 4/26/14 and he was great! We also got 4 uplights through him…read moreas well to put around the room to add some color and ambiance. He was the mc for the wedding and did a great job. He provided us an outline to fill out for our timeline so that he would know what and when things were going on and what music to play. DJ Dougie was very organized and professional. He played good music that helped keep the good times rolling. We were glad we chose to go with DJ Dougie for our wedding event. We definitely would recommend DJ Dougie for any event you would need to have a DJ/mc for.

DJ Dougy did an amazing job at our wedding at the Cuvier Club. He did the music for the ceremony…read moreand the reception. He was very open to our desires for the music and was very helpful in suggestions to make the music flow perfectly. We had multiple people comment on how great the DJ was! It was also nice because he made it a point to make it about us during the consultation and through the entire event. He respected our special day and only used the microphone when he need. I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ that is friendly, nice and awesome! We felt this came from him doing this as a passion and not just for the money. Thanks again DJ Dougie! ~Tanner and Haley