The greatest parties all have one thing in common – an awesome playlist. Regardless of who is on the guest list, what the meal is, or how your centerpieces were designed, a great party must have a great soundtrack to set the mood. Thankfully, the Complete Weddings + Events team knows a great Disc Jockey when we hear one, which is why we know the importance of connecting our couples with Wedding DJs Grand Rapids they’ll love. When guests are dancing, socializing, and enjoying the music, you know your event is a success!
Steve is the senior DJ on our staff, having been with Complete for more than 25 years. He won Michigan’s DJ of the Year award the very first year it was awarded in 1998, repeating the accomplishment in 2016, 2018, and 2020. Steve was also awarded Michigan’s Employee of the Year award in 2017, in recognition of many years of leading and organizing Complete’s staff in service projects. He has also worked at the Franchise Owner level, having developed a Complete presence along the lakeshore, including Holland, where he lives. Steve has won numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, both as a DJ and an owner. More brides have requested him in Michigan than any other Complete DJ. He has attained the highest rank ever achieved by a Complete DJ in Michigan, Platinum IV, having performed at more than 1,000 weddings over his career. An actor/director by training and a writer by vocation, Steve is also a wedding officiant, freelance writer/editor, voiceover artist, pub trivia, and burlesque host. His creative, theatrical background makes him a natural entertainer.
**DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, PREMIUM DJS ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE**
Everyone was so accommodating and reassuring during our repeated questions and confirmations. They rolled with the punches even though we had some untraditional/quirky requests, and everything went smoothly--they even invested in upgrading some of their equipment to enhance our experience. There's a certain level of comfort that comes only with seasoned professionals who know their craft inside and out, and it was extremely helpful that they thought of several things we had not considered. As a side note, our guests were especially delighted to have "Trivia Steve" there. We had a great experience and will eagerly let others know.
- Angela + Matt (10.20.21)
This was the best DJ experience I have ever been a part of! Steve was so knowledgeable and took control of what he needed to take control of. I would HIGHLY recommend.
- Brooke + Tyler (8/14/21)
Excellent experience with Steve Ralph! Well coordinated music for ceremony and reception. Customer service and professionalism A+++. 10 out of 10. Friendly, courteous, knowledgeable. Wonder MC and guide through toasts and introductions of wedding party, etc.
- Olivia + Randy (6/5/2021)
Steve is very flexible, nice, and fun! Was willing to stay an extra hour for us, and went along with all the chaos that is a wedding :) Also, is a good dancer, himself!
- Megan + Liam (5/14/2021)
Our DJ Steve was awesome! He really kept our guests on the dance floor and made it interesting! I loved that he had request slips so we could get a wide variety of songs. Very professional and friendly!!
- Kaye + Rich (5/8/2021)
Steve was excellent for our wedding, we had a touch base with him, and described what we wanted, from there it was hands off and he rocked the house! I was surprised with how many people were dancing all evening! If I had to do it all over again, Complete Weddings would be a must have!
- Heather + Connor (5/7/2021)
Marcus is one of the most professional DJs on staff! He has been with Complete Weddings + Events for more than ten years and performs more than forty weddings a year on average–the majority of his clients have specifically requested him after seeing him perform at other events. In 2018, Marcus received Employee of the Year for his excellent emcee performances and reviews. As a result of his exceptional customer service, attention to detail, and vibrant, fun personality, he leads our staff DJ training programs. Any DJ that graduates from his training program leaves with all of the tools and customer service experience that our veteran staff has due to the attention and training that Marcus gives them. According to Marcus, “Anyone can play music; we do so much more than simply ‘make people dance.’ We are the single most important part of making sure people have fun at the wedding.” Choosing Marcus as your DJ will ensure everything runs smoothly, AND everyone will tell you how much fun they had at your event!
**DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, PREMIUM DJS ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE**
Our DJ, Marcus was really fun. He kept the party going and added touches here and there that I haven't seen at weddings before. He had a quick "do you know the couple" game that our tables had to answer to get released to go to the buffet that was super fun. I was able to pay online and fill out the DJ forms online over the course of my wedding planning experience. 10/10 would use again!
- Brooke & Jared (06.04.22)
MARCUS! He did a phenomenal job. He was a true professional. Prior to the event and during the event! The bride had high expectations of the D.J. and he surpassed them all.
- Rita + Steven (01.22.22)
Marcus and his assistant did an amazing job providing DJ services at our wedding. They went above and beyond expectations by serving drinks for the bridal party and making sure the night went smoothly. We couldn't say enough good things about this man and highly recommend him to anyone looking for DJ services. Thank you Marcus for making our wedding reception the best time of our lives!
- Julianne + Reese (8/7/21)
Our reception was in Muskegon at The Lake House, we had Marcus as our DJ. He has DJ'd in that venue before and was very familiar with it. Marcus was on top of it even before the wedding. He connected us before the deadline and went over all the details. The day of, he was helpful and attentive. He def kept people on the dance floor all night long! I highly recommend him for your future event!
- Alexandra +William (7/17/21)
Highly recommend Complete for their amazing customer service but I would also like to specifically recommend our DJ, Marcus. SO many compliments from guests.
Our caterer was supposed to dismiss tables but, like many other instances, this wasn’t communicated within their team. We didn’t even ask Marcus to do this for us but he jumped right on in. He not only dismissed tables but he made a fun Q&A game out of it to get guests interacting. Whenever the party started to relax a little, he’d play a song or add in another little game/“event” to bring the energy back. Marcus was so attentive and amazing. Complete provides DJs that not only know how to play music, they know how to run an event.
- Haylee + Jacky (6/12/21)
Marcus did a great job as our DJ. He read the crowd well and played the perfect songs to match the mood. He also did a great job announcing the night’s events and kept things running smoothly.
- Ashley + Brant (5/29/2021)
Coming to Complete with a diverse background gives Dennis a unique perspective on handling the client’s event. With experience in concert event management and as a karaoke host, Dennis considers entertaining people a continuous part of his life. Dennis loves reading the crowd’s reaction to the music and transitions well across multiple genres with ease. His thoughtfulness toward the client is easily expressed in how willing he is to take care of the details from start to finish. From toasts to cake and on to the music, Dennis will make sure everything goes smoothly!
Our DJ was professional and fun! He did a great job of getting people involved and out on the dance floor!
Thank you very much!
- Sara + Ben (7/31/21)
Our DJ Dennis was awesome, he did a great job reading the room and getting our guests on the dance floor. We highly recommend the services through Complete Weddings!
- Shannon + Nicole (7/3/21)
Easy to work with! A variety of services, communication was great, planning tool was super helpful, and professionalism was awesome!
- Marissa + Chris (6/19/21)
Our DJ-Dennis, was a perfect fit for our wedding. Flexible, knowledgeable, responsive, professional, we need another star for him. Our dance floor was packed the entire time and everything went off without a hitch.
- Ellie + Christopher (5/1/2021)
The DJ (Dennis) was really great! We had a great time! It was his fault we had so much fun! 😃
- Lily + Zachary (4/10/21)
We enjoyed all the music Dennis played. Our wedding guests complimented on how nice and professional he was!
- Kala + Jason (11/14/2020)
Peter is a DJ that places a lot of emphasis on professionalism, and is happy to put in the effort to make the night perfect. He wants to make sure that the hosts and guests are having a fun evening from beginning to end. While Peter can be low-key when needed, he loves getting out on the dance floor to get the fun going! He always makes sure to go that extra mile for the bride and groom to make sure they have the perfect evening.
Peter was very flexible and helped make sure everything we needed was taken care of. The forms were super handy and helped communicate.
- Maddy & Drew (05.28.22)
We had an awesome experience with Complete - everyone was very communicative, professional, and easy to work with. Peter did an amazing job as our DJ and he helped make our wedding fun and memorable! We loved working with him and would highly recommend him and Complete.
- Claire + Andrew (10.21.21)
Our DJ Peter was fantastic!!! He kept our guests on the dance floor, very energetic and fun spirited
- Amanda + Larry (8/7/21)
So awesome! Pete was very professional and nice! Made our special day even more fun!
- Erika + Joseph (7/29/2019)
Peter DJ’d at our wedding this weekend and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better! His personality fit in so well with our energetic group of family and friends! He made sure everything ran smoothly and even personally approached each table to dismiss them for dinner rather than announcing it over the sound system. He is the perfect combination of professional and FUN! Our dance floor was packed, and Peter knew how to keep EVERYONE dancing - we never wanted it to end! Our reception was so memorable to all, thanks to Peter. We can’t thank him enough. What a blast!
- Kaylee + Ben (9/1/18)
Pete was outgoing, energetic, and super cooperative. He even went above and beyond the call and helped my newlywed wife carrying things to our table. He played what we requested and had our dance floor hopping the entire night.
- Scott + Ashley (8/4/18)
If you want a DJ who is outgoing and has an energetic personality, Rob is your guy. Besides playing music and making sure everyone has a fantastic night, Rob says his favorite part about working at Complete is getting to meet and interact with new people every weekend. With his vast knowledge of songs, artists, and genres, Rob finds joy in creating custom playlists for each event so no two events are the same. He loves to see everyone smiling and having a great time and always reads the crowd to make sure he is playing songs that they actually want to hear. With Rob as your DJ, you can rest assured that everything will run smoothly and all of your guests will have an amazing night.
I LOVED everyone we had from this company! Everyone was so kind and worked so well with us, which made our wedding day even that much better! It was truly our dream day. Rob, Rachel (photographer) and Mary (photobooth) were amazing at what they do. We are SO pleased with using Complete Wedding & Events, and we will recommend them every time!
- Kellie + Kyle (8/7/21)
We had Rob as our DJ and he made sure everything I wanted was done in a timely manner. He was very kind and did a great job with request and playing amazing music that we loved. I will definitely be using this company in the future for any events I may have!
Thank you again complete weddings and events you made my wedding day THAT much better
- Amanda + Bradley (6/26/2021)
Our DJ Rob did a wonderful job at engaging the audience and making sure things were done on time. He play all of the songs that were requested and he knew how to keep the crowd moving
- Rebecca + Alex (6/5/21)
Rob, the dj, was great! He played all the songs I had written plus his play list which was so much fun! He even stayed later and helped with clean up and was just so chill and blended in with everyone so nicely! It was a great time!
- Megan + Ryan (6/12/21)
We had a fantastic time at our wedding with Rob!! It was a crazy one with Covid going on and a huge wedding party as well as a huge guest list. Rob was amazing, rolling with the punches and all of our last minute changes. He picked an incredible set of music all night long and even humored my nephew and his 100 requests (no he didn't play them all, but he was really nice to him about it). He downloaded a song that was really special to a couple on our guest list to play when he didn't have it. We just can't say enough good things about him! Go with Complete Weddings, they'll treat you amazing and choose Rob! He'll take good care of you.
- Jenni + Nick (9/12/2020)
Rob did an amazing job!! I could not have asked for a better DJ. He was extremely interactive and made the party exactly what we asked for. He also was so helpful in putting together the timing of the entire night. If I could give him more than a 10 I would!
- Allie + Nate (8/1/2020)
Whether its for a family get together or a wedding for tons of people, John has always been the go-to guy for music. His background in music performance and production gives him the perspective to know how to react to the crowd and play the best tunes! Nothing makes him happier than when the guests walk away smiling and learning something new on the dance floor, where you’ll find John hanging out and having a good time. His professionalism will help make your day amazing and he’ll make sure all the details are taken care of all night long!
I was very pleased that John was responsive to our "out of the box" wedding. We didn't have very many traditional aspects and he was met our needs exactly. John was very flexible the day of the event and was able to anticipate hiccups and prevent them from happening. The brother and sister of the Bride even threw some surprise aspects at the DJ and he rolled with it easily making sure everything was smooth and transitioned well.
I would highly recommend John for any event as his professionalism and expertise shined throughout the planning and execution of the wedding.
- Kayla + Josh (01.22.22)
Thank you Complete Weddings! We thoroughly enjoyed working with the whole team. You all went above and beyond to make our wedding day spectacular. Thank you to our DJ John, for creating a fun and enjoyable evening. He had our friends and family on the dance floor until the last second and checked in with us the entire night to ensure we were enjoying ourselves.
- Kate + Steve (10/9/21)
John our DJ was amazing! He interacted with our crowd so well and was very organized and creative. He had great ideas for fun dances and helped create so many special memories!
- Lauren + Zac (7/17/21)
John was amazing. He made sure to get all our eclectic music choices spot on and made sure everyone had a great time. We are super pleased with how our wedding went.
- Vanessa + Donald (6/6/2021)
John was a delight and professional. I was more than satisfied. I already recommended this service to other people.
- Deborah (6/5/2021)
At the event John was our DJ and I can honestly say we couldn't have asked for better. He was absolutely excellent from start to finish. Our guests and other vendors praised him up and down. Simply put we had a lot of things that factored into our perfect day and having John as our DJ was one of those factors. I could not recommend him and Complete more.
- Amber + Jonathan (5/29/2021)
Are you up to date with today’s hottest music trends? If not, you have nothing to worry about with Aaron! Aaron has been making beats and controlling the aux since he was in high school. As long as you’re ready to party, Aaron is ready to bring his rhythmic flair and DJing skills to your wedding. Arron is prepared to use his love of music and public speaking skills to go above and beyond to ensure that you and your guests are having the BEST time!
Matt has been DJing for five years, making him experienced and adept at everything that comes with the job. His experience attending production school out in LA provided him with the confidence and skills to run the show! (And gave him bragging rights to working in the same theater where they filmed ‘La La Land’). Matt’s favorite weddings are the ones that encourage him to show off his love for punk rock and metal music. “You know it’s a great wedding when Blink 182 is requested!” Matt wants you to know that communication is key, and he’s ready and willing to go above and beyond to ensure you have the best event ever!
Matt was very sociable and fun!
He played everything perfectly to the style I wanted for the reception.
The dance floor was always full the whole night.
- Christina + Adam (03.25.22)
Everything was great. Matt is a cool guy and tailored it to our music tastes.
- Sophia + Tyler (02.26.22)
Matt was great! He was flexible with setup and any announcements we needed to make! The music was also great!
- Alisha (09.20.21)
Enthusiastic, energetic, and surrounded by music-these are things that describe and make Zaydrian fantastic at what he does. Zay graduated with a degree in music production and has pursued careers that embrace his love of music. He’s played in wedding bands, ceremonies, bar gigs, and the occasional festival, making DJing right up his alley! His strong public speaking and people skills and background in audio production will ensure your day goes off without a hitch! If you’re looking for a DJ that puts your needs first and is dedicated to everyone having a great time, Zay’s your guy!
Zay was great! He was timely, professional and a perfect fit for our event!
Thank you!
- Patty (12.17.21)
Zay was extremely helpful, professional, and went above and beyond what I expected!
- Rachel (10.30.21)
DJ Zay was professional, knowledgeable and took complete control of our reception and it went off without a hitch. 10/10 would recommend using Complete and DJ Zay. Thank you!!!!
- Alyssa + Kyle (9/25/21)
Zay was wonderful! When planning with him for our event, he provided helpful ideas and tips on song choices for our reception. He was very kind, accommodating, and understanding regarding our needs and requests. He was very thorough in making sure that we had the best time possible. We would recommend Zay to anyone in need of a fantastic DJ!
- Jennifer + Nathan (9/4/21)
Dimitri lives a life immersed in music and performance, making him an expert at energizing a crowd. He has done everything from acting to playing the drums, working on film sets, and managing the lighting for live events! Dimitri’s varied music taste and adaptability allow him to enjoy any wedding or event, and his bachelor’s in film and video showcases his dedication and skills. If you’re looking for a DJ to excite the crowd and enjoy the party with you, Dimitri is ready to take your song requests!!
Event planning comes with an array of important decisions to make. Selecting the right event DJ in Grand Rapids can make all the difference when planning a vibrant night to remember. When clients come to us searching for the perfect special event DJ in Grand Rapids, we make it our mission to find professionals who can both entertain guests and keep the energy levels high. Finding a DJ who can read the room and make adjustments to their playlist based on the crowd can truly elevate a party from fun to incredible.
Every party is different – the soundtrack to a wedding reception will sound quite different than the tunes played at a Sweet 16 celebration! With that in mind, it’s worth considering the kind of questions you’d ask an all events DJ in Grand Rapids. Not sure where to start? Use these bullet points to guide your search:
The mark of a great DJ is their ability to turn an awkward and shy crowd into a lively and excited room of dancers. Of course, not every event calls for this kind of evolution; a corporate event DJ in Grand Rapids might be excellent at setting the tone for a formal dinner while a wedding and event DJ in Grand Rapids might be better at curating a dance playlist. Regardless, in your hunt for the perfect DJ, it’s worth asking how they get the crowd excited.
Just as you wouldn’t hire a pet sitter to babysit your toddler, you’ll want to select a DJ who has experience with the specific kind of event you’re hosting. Most DJs get into the field because of their love for music, but their personal preferences in the types of gigs they take and the tunes they play can seriously impact the mood of your event. Ask about their experience with your type of event and how they handle common challenges that may arise.
Some DJs are eager to take song requests of event attendees, while others prefer to personally curate the night’s playlist. If you feel strongly about song requests, it’s worth asking a Grand Rapids DJ about their policy before you hire them. It’s also a good idea to outline any songs you don’t want to be played or specific songs you know you’ll want to hear at the event. Controlling for surprises is key for any successful party!
Many DJs work alone, but some bring along assistants to help set up and breakdown their equipment. In some cases, large DJ companies send out different employees to man the event than the person you spoke to about their services. When chatting about the options, make sure you’re clear on exactly who will be manning your special event and what safety net is in place if they can’t make it.
Some DJs have streamlined their equipment and won’t take up a lot of space. Others will bring along lights and sound equipment and will need a certain amount of square footage for their setup. Ask about their needs – how early do they need to access the space to begin setting up? How many electrical outlets will they need? Do they wear a uniform or will they dress to match the formality of your event? These kinds of logistical questions are often forgotten amidst the excitement of planning!
Our Grand Rapids DJs have the experience, savvy and instincts required to make your event memorable. Leave the details to our team – with Complete Weddings + Events on the job, you’ll be free to live it up on the dance floor! Because our DJs bring their experience and their state of the art equipment to each gig, you can relax knowing your party is in good hands. With a variety of set-up options, playlists and plans to meet your needs, you’ll be able to hand over the reins without worrying about delegating throughout the night.
At Complete Weddings + Events, we know that a party is only as good as the people behind the scenes. That’s why we’re committed to delivering the best Grand Rapids DJ experience possible. No matter what kind of event you’re planning, trust our team to connect you with the perfect DJ for the job. Contact us for other great vendor services, too! We offer event planning services, photography, videography, and even photo booth rentals to make your night one for the history books.
Complete Weddings + Events is Grand Rapids’ leading provider of event and wedding photography, videography, lighting, coordination, DJ services & photo booth rental.
