Chris was amazing! He knew exactly how to craft the vibe we were looking for. He has multiple calls with you to make sure you know the exact process and what you need to give him, and to make sure you're all on the exact same page. Then you easily plug your choices/schedule into his app and he takes it from there! Multiple guests went out of their way to ask us how we found him. I couldn't recommend Chris more highly. Book him right now! read more

I cannot tell you how special our wedding was because of Chris, The Other Wedding DJ. From our first phone call, we knew Chris was the DJ for us. First - he has a background as a musician and has toured with incredible artists I admire. His understanding of musicality shows in his DJ work. My husband and I met at an indie rock concert, so music is important to us and our taste can be a little obscure. Chris combined all of our interests and favorite music into a great set list and mixed them with other hits that get people on the dance floor. People were dancing all night and continue to compliment us on our DJ. The planning process with him was so easy, he had great input every step of the way, worked directly with our venue to handle set-up logistics, and I cannot imagine our wedding day without him. Hands down one of the best choices we made for our wedding. read more

Chris is amazing! He not only kept everyone at our wedding on the dance floor all night, but was a joy to work with throughout the whole process. From the beginning, he was kind, thorough, and completely professional. He outlined exactly what to expect, communicated clearly and consistently, and was easy-going and friendly in all our interactions. And most of all? The man knows music, and clearly does this from a place of love and respect for the power music has to move people. My wife and I genuinely can't say enough nice things about Chris. His recommendations were all on point, he was knowledgeable and passionate and never judgmental, and he played an amazing set all night. If you love music and dancing, don't book another wedding DJ, book The Other Wedding DJ! read more

Chris is the ideal wedding DJ! He's attentive, communicative, incredibly easy to work with, and most importantly, he made sure we got exactly what we wanted out of our wedding: a big dance party with all of our loved ones. He played all the right songs at all the right times to get and keep the party going. If you want a wedding DJ who is a pleasure to work with and will make sure you and your guests all have a great and unforgettable time, stop looking and book Chris! read more

Chris absolutely crushed it at our wedding. Tons of communication and very knowledgeable between our venue and (of course) music. Our guests didn't sit down once after the music started. Highly recommend read more

Chris was one of the first and easiest vendor choices we made for our wedding - we didn't even bother contacting anyone else after we talked to him! It was really important to us to have an awesome dance party but to also have a music vibe that felt like "us" throughout the rest of the day. Chris provided DJ services for our cocktail hour, dinner, and reception and transitioned seamlessly between the different vibes and spaces for each (even with having to move up and downstairs multiple times due to the rain plan). Chris was super organized and thorough throughout the whole planning process, and I feel like he really took the time to get to know us and our taste in building the playlists for each part of the day. We trusted his creative instincts completely and he absolutely delivered! Multiple people commented about how good the music choices were during dinner and cocktail hour and what an incredible dance party he crafted during the reception. And, on top of everything, Chris was such a kind and warm presence to have as part of our wedding day. 10/10 recommend hiring Chris to be your wedding DJ!! read more

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Chris was the perfect addition to our wedding. From the very first contact through the post-wedding communications, Chris was top notch. We were so glad we found The Other Wedding DJ and that he was available for our day. Our guests comments were that the music was actually too good because they couldn't stop dancing. "Why is the music at this wedding so good" was something we kept hearing throughout the evening. Chris made collaborating on the music / vibe for our event so seamless. We were thrilled. I would recommend Chris for your wedding in a heartbeat. read more

The truth is, I wish we could afford to have Chris follow us around and score our every day life - that's how much he got us. Chris is so passionate about what he does and it comes through in the way he runs his business and the work he produces. For us, music wasn't just one part of the night - it was the glue that tied it together. From day one of talking to him, we could tell Chris felt the same way. He speaks of music at a big event as a way to non-verbally cue moments, and emotions and to ensure that the night feels organic. We were nervous when looking for a DJ for our wedding because my now husband and I have such different music tastes, but somehow Chris managed to weave The Waterboys, Wu Tang, Dawes and Donna Summer into a magical night where the dance floor was never empty. Chris worked with us to incorporate an antiquated Jewish tradition into the end of our Hora and was kind enough to walk us through a few different ways that he's done the Hora before. Taking that kind of interest in your client's cultural customs is a special kind of magic. Couldn't recommend Chris more. read more

To say Chris Ward is the best would be an understatement. We got so many compliments throughout the night about how much everybody loved the music. From soundtracking the dinner portion to enlivening the dance floor during the reception, he was the secret ingredient for a perfect vibe. Right from the start Chris understood our vision. He was very eager and willing to take on any and all challenges or crazy ideas we threw at him. Not only that, he was incredibly helpful with organizing and helping to plan the processional and recessional, which included accompanying live musicians. You think you are hiring a wedding DJ, but what you don't realize is you are hiring an expert crafter and audio enthusiast who understands how to work with the acoustics of a room and the flow of the evening. Chris is one of those who truly appreciates the nuances of an event, curating the mood of every moment. He knows how to read the room and every beat flowed perfectly from one scene to the next. He is very engaging and communicative, and we greatly enjoyed our video calls where we got to walk through the plan of attack from start to finish, and more importantly talk about our favorite music! He is so easy to work with, and you don't know how much you need that until you're in the thick of wedding stress. He made us feel right at home, and took the time to really understand us and tailor the soundtrack of the event to us as a couple. We felt comfortable trusting him to fill in all the gaps of details we didn't even think about, and welcomed all the suggestions for capturing meaningful moments based on his expertise and instincts. Chris's contribution to our wedding will forever be a highlight of the evening, and an unforgettable memory on top of an unforgettable night. Thank you so much, Chris! read more

We are so glad we decided to book Chris to DJ our wedding! From the moment we reached out, Chris was responsive, knowledgeable, kind and helpful. He listened to all our wants and needs and gave us incredibly helpful feedback. The app he uses to get your must play and special moment songs is super easy to use and made this part of the communication really seamless, and man did he throw down on the song selection! I could not have asked for a more well curated playlist! We had the best time dancing at our wedding and all of our friends and family raved about Chris. I wish we could do it all over again! Thanks for everything, Chris! read more

My partner and I highly recommend Chris for all your DJ needs. Chris DJ'ed our wedding in June 2022. He put in the extra time and effort to make sure he understood the vibe we were going for. He was easy to contact and always willing to chat through email or over the phone. He put in the extra effort to go visit our wedding venue since he never played there before. We also appreciated the phone call to us about a week or two before our wedding to go over all the details. He comes very prepared to his events. We told him our crowd would be prepared to dance the entire night and boy did Chris deliver for us. Our guests were on the dance floor all night. If you are looking to skip the typical cheesy MC at your event, we cannot recommend Chris enough! read more

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Chris was amazing. He was so thorough and well organized with everything. Everything leading up to our wedding made us feel so confident for our big day. He went above and beyond for everything. He even went to check out our venue space prior to our wedding date which made us feel that he truly cared about our special day. All of our guests wouldn't stop dancing and talking about how amazing the music was. He made sure our timeline was always on point and that was so important to us! He played our must play music and everything was incredible from the time I sent my deposit to the end of our wedding night. Sometimes we felt that he was our wedding planner, but better !! Everything was perfect!!! Thank you so much Chris!!! read more

Chris absolutely killed it. He was super professional and accommodating. We keep receiving compliments about how great the music was at our wedding and we owe it all to him. i have terrible taste in music and am a nerd but he made me seem cool for a few brief hours. hire him if you want to be cool. read more

Chris was everything we could have asked for in a wedding DJ, and honestly so much more. He asked us great questions to help us figure out what we wanted in terms of both music and flow, and he executed flawlessly. We had so many people come up to us at the wedding and comment about how great the music was or about how they hadn't heard a certain song that they loved in so long. We would enthusiastically recommend Chris to anyone looking for a DJ for a wedding or other event. read more

Chris DJ'ed our wedding in Philadelphia and did an amazing job. Beforehand he made sure to connect with my husband and I to get a sense of our music style and how the reception will go. He paid attention to every detail we went over and offered great suggestions as well. He made sure the night flowed smoothly and the dance floor was full. Highly recommend!! read more

Chris was awesome from start to finish. Booking, planning and communication were very easy. The music app he provides is great tool to help plan the event. Day of event could not have gone smoother. Chris had the dance floor going for hours and even had us dancing during picture time! Highly recommend Chris for your event! read more

Chris was amazing! He kept people dancing for hours at our wedding. Most of the people that did dance had never danced before our wedding. And that's the truth. The music was awesome and fun. His preparation for the wedding night was extremely helpful and it paid off. He was easy and awesome to work with. Highly recommend. read more

I have the great fortune of knowing Chris for years through the Philly music scene and his monthly DJ nights. When my wife and I decided to get married, there was no question in my mind who we wanted to be in charge of the music. Months before the event, Chris sat down with us and we went over a list of songs we would like to hear, and, more importantly, songs we do not want to hear. His thoughtfulness and professionalism during this meeting reinforced my trust in him with the responsibility. Based on his experience, he laid out how he believes the music should flow throughout the evening: from laid back dinner music, to Motown for the older generation, to some hip-hop later in the evening for the younger people. This worked perfectly. My wife and I barely left the dance floor after dinner, and he got all of our friends boogying by the end of the night. Weddings can be stressful events, and ours was no different. But thanks to Chris, we were eventually able to let all of that go and truly enjoy the company of our family and friends on the dance floor that night. read more

We booked for Chris for our NYE party and there is no doubt- HE MADE THE PARTY! We never stopped dancing! He is so talented and a ton of fun! Everyone loved him and we can't wait to do it again next year! read more

I work for an event venue and we have hundreds every year. Chris is on our preferred vendor's list because he always does an amazing job. He has been hired for various events for our company such as, corporate gatherings, holiday parties, launch parties, birthdays, fundraisers, and weddings. His music selection is customized to fit the celebration and changes with the vibe of the crowd. He overcomes obstacles such as rain and makes it work without hesitation. He has a lovely personality and he's really wonderful to work with. Hire him! You will not be disappointed! read more

Chris was the best DJ we could have possibly picked for our wedding on 10/31/2020! He was attentive and detail oriented from the very beginning, which we deeply appreciated. He made sure our wedding flowed smoothly, and seamlessly rolled with the punches even when some things changed at the last minute. He was able to make the party fun, without using any cheesy gimmicks that other DJs may employ. Our wedding was about a month ago and we are still getting rave reviews about the music from our guests. We would be happy to recommend him to anyone for other weddings and events! read more

After attending a friend's reception DJed by Chris, he was at the top of the list for our own wedding. He was very professional and personable, got to know us and what we wanted in terms of the music, and did a fantastic job. He promised an epic dance party, and that's what we got. Definitely the most fun I've ever had at a wedding, which is exactly what you want at your own, and the music was a big part of that. Highly recommended. Thanks, Chris! UPDATE: Two years later, and I still get friends telling me how awesome our wedding was (thanks in no small part to Chris's DJing) read more

Chris was the perfect DJ. He really took the time to understand the vibe we were going for with our wedding. We weren't the Cha Cha Slide kind of crew, but we did want people out on the dance floor all night. He created the perfect sound track to get us through all aspects of the night: cocktail hour, dinner, dancing. He was also a great emcee--he kept us on schedule and knew how to keep the party going at the same time. All of our guests commented on how fun the night was. I cannot recommend Chris enough! Thank you, Chris! read more

Words don't do justice to how grateful we were to have Chris curate and DJ our wedding. He is professional, receptive, and responsive, all while maintaining an easygoing attitude. Months later, my wedding guests are still complimenting the music and atmosphere of the night, which is 100% thanks to Chris. Music was a priority for us when wedding planning, and Chris was able to integrate our individual taste in music into a format that was accessible (and dance-able) for all of our guests. Even folks who I thought would never be caught dancing in public stayed on the floor all night! Only good things to say about Chris as a DJ and human! read more

Chris made my wedding. We wanted to go for something different than that typical wedding DJ playlist and he delivered. We had some requests that he worked in beautifully but mostly left it up to him. He set the tone perfectly and everything moved seamlessly from the first dance, through dinner, and til the end of the night. Everyone was on the dance floor the entire evening and I cannot tell you how many people said "this is the best music at a wedding I've ever heard" or "this is the best vibe at any wedding I've ever been to." He put so much care and thought into being a part of it and that meant so much because he was a large part of the best day of my life. Considering how much most DJs charge for minimal effort, Chris was very reasonably priced and well worth every penny. The attention to detail and the professionalism were unmatched. Don't go anywhere else. You'll regret it! read more

I would highly recommend getting Chris to DJ your wedding! Chris DJ'd our wedding in March 2022, and he did a fantastic job! From the beginning, Chris was easy to talk to, and it was clear that he is truly passionate about what he does. He also worked closely with us to understand our style and musical preferences. When our wedding was postponed due to COVID, Chris was extremely accommodating. We also really appreciated Chris's proactivity in coordinating with some of our other vendors to work out day-of logistics. Chris made a point to be familiar with the venue beforehand. He arrived early on the day-of to make sure the set-up was just right. Most importantly, he got everyone up on the dancefloor, played awesome music, and made sure everyone had a great time! read more

Chris was absolutely awesome! He can get any group dancing during the night, and does a perfect build-up. I highly recommend him to anyone getting married, or for any event. He has great taste in music, so you should feel totally comfortable guiding him with songs you like and styles, and he can add in a way that makes it all better! read more

Chris did our wedding in September and he was AMAZING! Friends of ours referred us to him and he exceeded our expectations. He really understood us and our music preferences. I would highly recommend him! read more

my wife and i have lived in philadelphia for many years and have known chris as a musician and someone with impeccable musical taste which is why when we were married last year we asked him to DJ our wedding and were thrilled that he was able to make it happen. to begin with, he was really easy to work with over email and had a great checklist for us so that he knew exactly what we wanted, was receptive to our song requests and easily worked them into his super fun set. our venue was a private outdoor space and was a DIY affair and chris handled working with everyone with total professionalism - coordinating with the live musicians who played an early set, moving the PA for our ceremony and then quickly getting it set up in time for the reception (nice one!) and generally being a friendly and easygoing presence on such an intense day. most importantly though, with our family and friends comprised of jazz musicians and pretentious music snobs, the last thing we wanted was a typical wedding DJ and chris was anything but, delivering 100% on his promise of being "the other wedding DJ"! read more

I met Chris years ago when he was DJ-ing at Johnny Brenda's, and quickly found myself going there regularly on Tuesday nights when he would DJ. When me and my now husband got engaged I told him Chris needed to DJ our wedding, as he was hands down my favorite DJ in Philly. At that time I don't think Chris had done too many weedings, but he was a total pro and created the funnest most magical wedding dance party for us with a mix of mostly his selections, and yet he somehow managed to throw in our incredibly random song requests into the mix seamlessly. I'd recommend him to anyone! read more

Chris was the perfect DJ for my wife and I's wedding. He was able to mix in all of the special songs my wife and I handpicked while keeping true to his own style and flow. Besides the handful of songs my wife and I selected, we let Chris have all creative control and do his thing. It was so amazing to have music that got everyone up and dancing, including all of our older relatives. Wedding planning can be extremely stressful, so being able to trust Chris with the keys to the soundtrack was such a relief. A true professional at what he does! read more

Chris DJed at a close friend's wedding and I knew immediately I wanted him at ours. He takes great care in sitting with you (the couple) and making sure you get to hear all of what you want to hear, and none of what you don't (very very important). He also isn't shy about telling you when the songs you choose just don't work for dancing, but could work during dinner. And his #1 goal is to make sure everyone goes home remembering that they went to a killer party that happened to also be a wedding. I would highly recommend Chris 'til the end of time, a shame we can't have him DJ a party for us every weekend :) read more

Chris is the absolute BEST!! There are not enough kind words to describe him. From the minute we were engaged, I knew the music would be the heart and soul of our wedding. After countless Google searches, I stumbled upon Chris' extremely cool website (and, glowing reviews) and was sold. His site/description reminded me of someone with whom we would be friends and lo and behold, I felt an instant connection during our first call. He was hands down one of the kindest, most organized and responsive vendors with whom we worked. Chris is unbelievably knowledgeable about music and patiently talked through the various questions we had regarding the evening's flow. His user-friendly app allowed us to fully prepare for the wedding night ahead of time. Our guests are STILL complimenting the DJ! The dance floor rocked until the bitter end. We absolutely loved Chris and cannot recommend him enough. He's the man! read more

Chris was amazing! I would give 6 stars if it would let me. He was great at both helping us plan out our music as well creating the atmosphere at the venue. When we arrived at the venue on the day-of we found that the electrical system was insufficient to run his equipment. He stayed calm and within an hour he figured out a solution and was up and running long before any guests ever arrived. It was great to have someone who could both come up with a plan as well as improvise as needed. read more

My fiance and I hired Chris to DJ our upcoming wedding on 10/18/20. Little did we know that a pandemic would change our world, and along with it, all our plans for the forseeable future. Unfortunately, we've had to totally restructure our wedding plans since most of our guests will not be able to come. Unfortunately, our new plans can not include Chris, and he has been AMAZINGLY SUPPORTIVE and UNDERSTANDING given this unpredicted situation. Although we can't speak for his DJing (although I'm sure it would have been awesome), he is the BEST kind of person you could hope to work with. What a kind, honest and professional person!!! I will definitely hire Chris in the future should we ever need a DJ, and I will be recommending him to all my friends and colleagues! read more

Five stars all the way for Chris. I knew from the moment we booked him that he would be a perfect DJ for our wedding. He's super professional, knowledgeable, and has great taste - all important traits for a wedding DJ to possess. I give him so much credit for our wedding being as fun as it was. He kept things moving perfectly all night. I'd recommend him to anyone who wants their wedding to be the fun party it's supposed to be! read more

Chris was amazing to work with! Organized, reliable and communicative. Everyone has commented to us since our wedding about how the music was the best that they've ever heard at a wedding. We heard all of the important songs that we had requested and felt that Chris completely delivered on everything that we had discussed in our planning meetings. 10/10 would hire again. read more

We had Chris DJ our wedding last month in Philly and we couldn't be happier with his work. As soon as we met with him we knew we wanted him to be our DJ. He worked with us to figure out what our music tastes are and any special songs we had and put together an awesome night of music. He got everybody dancing from the kids to the older folks, everyone had an awesome time. Chris was also easy to work with and communicated well with us. He also did the music for our ceremony, everything went 100% smoothly and we didn't have to worry about a thing. We definitely recommend him! read more

We found Chris online and immediately knew it was going to be a good fit. His site telegraphs his good taste, so we always knew that the music would be on point. And it was, able to get several generations on the dance floor and keep them there. But Chris was also incredibly organized and surprisingly detail oriented. The flow of the night was super well thought-out, and even the best angle for the speakers was considered. Chatting with Chris and meeting with him reinforced that we were in for a pro-grade experience. We can't recommend him strongly enough: Chris was a huge part of making it the best night of our lives! read more

Holy cow. Chris brought our wedding to life. From the music welcoming guests to the venue, to cocktail hour, to the reception, it was perfect. We got married weeks ago and we still have guests messaging us about how much fun they had and how amazing our DJ was. We had an epic dance party for the second half of the night (my husband even did a "split" - and he doesn't just pull that move out for anyone, he really needs to feel the groove). Chris was so helpful leading up to the wedding meeting with our coordinator to go over what equipment needed to be set up and the flow of the day, he met with us to talk about what kind of music we would like to hear and what our hopes were, he took all of that and just really knocked it out of the park. For our future friends that get engaged I will 100,000% recommend The Other Wedding DJ. read more