If you want some good clean fun, check us out. We're not prudes. We just know that on many occasions it's appropriate to be a little more careful about what music is played. Don't give grandma a coronary from hearing the F-bomb dropped from a song the DJ is playing.
You will help us determine how 'clean' you want the event to be and we'll make it happen.
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He ruined our ceremony by cutting off the music while I was walking down the aisle because he "could not see us." Our wedding coordinator told him to keep the music going since I had not finished walking down the aisle yet, but he refused to listen to her. He also harassed us with multiple texts the day before our wedding, insisting on going over information we had already discussed in several phone calls. He forgot multiple things on our timeline, even though it was printed out for him and discussed over multiple phone calls over the past year. Additionally, he could not find information that I emailed him, even though it was clearly written on his "wedding worksheet." He tried to change our vision for our wedding by offering unwanted opinions and strongly recommending ideas two days prior to the event. An absolute nightmare of a DJ. Don’t hire him unless you want a terrible experience.
David was our DJ and emcee for a corporate dinner. He did a great job of setting expectations for the evening and was flexible with some last-minute changes from our end. He checked in with me multiple times before the event to make sure we were on the same page! The playlist was exactly what we asked for and created a great atmosphere. Thank you David!
I would definitely recommend a family friendly DJ!
David was very friendly and professional! We hired him for our wedding reception & he was great! He kept us on track with our scheduled events like the dances and toasts, and was very communicative through the whole process from booking to going through the whole reception!
Wonderful music selection, took what we wanted, fulfilled and even exceeded expectations. Works amazingly with guest requests, coordinators schedule and my on my fly addition to the event. Flexible, respectful, and an amazing MC. You can't go wrong with A Family Friendly DJ such as David!
With 20 years of DJing he knows what's up. If ever I need a DJ I know who I'm hiring!
From one to another, Semper Fortis.
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Semper Fidelis right back at you!
David was amazing from start to finish!! Very Thorough, polite and played everything that we asked. He did a great job of keeping time with first dance, cake cutting, bouquet toss/garter and speeches. Everyone stayed on the dance floor 90% of the time! I highly recommend A Family Friendly DJ!!
David is a great guy to work with! He did my sister's wedding and then mine. He has the experience and knows a lot about a wedding reception. We talked several times before the wedding and his insight was really helpful in keeping things running smoothly. He has a good music selection of hits and great dancing songs. There were a few newer songs guests requested that he didn't have but not enough to be a conflict. He even was able to attach a phone to his sound system at the last second so we could do a special dance! Overall great MC and DJ for your reception!
David absolutely knocked it out of the park for our wedding! We came to Oregon from several states away and throughout the entire planning process and actual event, David was easy to talk to, completely prepared, and was able to deliver the exact ambiance we wanted for our night! We enjoyed having him and highly recommend a Family Friendly DJ for any event.
David is an amazingly professional and quality DJ! He knows how to keep the dance floor full! A very friendly, detail oriented, and overall awesome DJ!
David was easy to work with and has a crazy amount of material to choose from! We appreciated his professionalism and that he brought all the needed professional grade audio equipment for an outdoor event. Our guests were a mix of party people and more conservative folks so we were really happy with the variety of music that David offered to cater to all tastes, without offending anyone with explicit lyrics. He was really fun and energetic... All around, a great experience!
My husband and I host a family-friendly fundraising event every summer which supports various causes that benefit children locally and abroad. Our event is structured around an easy bike ride for all ages and followed with a big party in the park, complete with kid zone fun activities. In the past, we've had local bands come out to play and they were okay, but some were dull and stuck to one genre of music, while others were too loud and obnoxious! We know how music really sets the mood of an event so this year we really wanted to make sure the songs were appealing to all ages. We found David from A Family Friendly DJ and right away he asked great questions to better understand our event and our audience. We asked him to play a mix of yesterdays favorites and current hits, but nothing that would be offensive. We need our guests to be in good spirits to support our cause! He made us feel very comfortable that all his music is screened for offensive language and that he would be able to put together a great song list from his extensive library to keep the atmosphere happy and light for the entire event. Well, David delivered on his promise. We actually had people come up to us after the event and ask for his contact information, that's how memorable his playlist was. He did a really good job of mixing modern tunes with some of the best 80s and 90s songs - I don't think there was a single song people didn't know and couldn't sing along with. We didn't necessarily have a dance floor, it wasn't that kind of event -- we just needed great background music while people partied and played -- but everywhere I looked during the event people were kind of bobbing and dancing in place or singing along. Even the teenagers! I know for a fact the good food and the good music and good vibes kept people at our event and helped them generously donate to our cause. I am more than happy to give A Family Friendly DJ a fantastic review for contributing to the success of our event. Thanks so much!
He listened to what we wanted our 50th anniversary party to be like and then he gave us exactly what we wanted with music that was appropriate for our group. We had several comments from guests that they loved the DJ and the music. The DJ was responsive to our needs and requests and communicated well in the planning stages and at the party. He was very professional and kept the party going with the music and activities we wanted. I would not hesitate to recommend Family Friendly DJ.
Our experience was very positive. Easy to communicate with, played requested music, very professional
Price Range: $400-$1500
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Basic coverage
There are three things I think that really make me stand out from other DJs. First is keeping it clean (hence the company name). I work very hard to keep the music family friendly. I read the lyrics of new songs and categorize accordingly. I purchase special 'radio edits' of today's hits (cleaner versions that are allowed to be played on the radio and that are not available to the general public) to keep things clean and fun. I can play music that is squeaky clean (like I do for many churches) or just limit it to just no profanity (like most of my other clients) or somewhere in between.
The second is communication. Good communication prevents mistakes and helps things run smoother with less stress for everyone. Before we even sign a contract I will make sure I have a clear understanding of what you are expecting in a DJ and that I can fulfill that expectation otherwise I won't take the job.
I'll use weddings as an example. At weddings I don't play songs about breaking up, cheating on your spouse, etc. I know it sounds silly but most Djs don't even think about something like that.
Third is the music itself. Like just about every other DJ out there I have thousands of songs available from many genres spanning 70+ years. Where I think I stand out is WHAT I play depending on the type of the event. However, I don't have much rap music. I have SOME but it is very difficult to find that is both popular AND family friendly. If you want a lot of rap, I am probably not the DJ for you.
Corporate events, school dances, charity events, golden anniversaries, birthday parties... they all have different needs and need to be handled appropriately. Call me and we can discuss YOUR needs.
Here is a list of things that are included at no additional cost:
*Unlimited phone consultations
*MC work during the event
*The use of a wireless microphone
*A deluxe 4-in1 dance light system for small to medium dance floors
*Set up and take down time
*Travel time within a 1 hour drive from my home in Vancouver
I love to take requests from the guests. However I primarily play the genres of music YOU have requested. You're the one paying the bill, after all.
Safety, integrity, and professionalism are important to us. We (my wife and I) operate with an actual business license and are fully insured. That is something not all DJs do so be careful.
My style is simple and fun. I don't 'scratch' or alter the music when I play it. I think more people enjoy dancing to great songs the way they were originally recorded and don't want to hear a DJ 'showing off'.
Whatever your need for a DJ is, call me and I will gladly answer any questions.
If this is for a wedding, I have developed a helpful tool called a 'Wedding Worksheet' to help guide clients through many of the challenges and pitfalls associated with a wedding and reception which you will also receive from me. My goal is to help you have the most wonderful experience imaginable while taking as much stress off you as possible.
I have the greatest job in the world because I am able to make people happy by playing great music. I am thrilled when I can help make a bride's dream of a magical wedding and reception come true. I am ecstatic when at a corporate Christmas party I turn what would have been a hum-drum get together into an outright party. I take great satisfaction when students come up to me during a school prom and thank me for doing a great job. I ask, who WOULDN'T love to do this?
I started DJing when my church asked me to play music for its youth dances. Because I spent so much time researching and obtaining music that was fun AND clean for those dances I wondered if there was a niche for a 'clean' DJ that I could fill and make a living with. That was over 20 years ago so I guess that answer is 'YES'.
I do well with clients that want good, fun music without the worry that they might hear profanity that might be offensive to them or their guests. I do a lot of weddings, anniversary parties, reunions, and corporate events. among other things.
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I never go into a gig with a set list of songs I will play. After discussing with my client about what their musical tastes are and what required songs they want to hear, I begin to make a play list onsite.
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