DJ Gomez Reviews
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4.6 out of 5 rating
4.6 out of 5 rating
21 Reviews
91% recommend it
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Adrian Sent on 04/25/2024On time. Followed instructions and had everything we wanted.
Had a lot of fun. Used DJ for ceremony and Reception. It was in 2 different rooms and he was able to set up for both rooms. Was on time fast communication and great sound system. -
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Savannah Sent on 04/25/2022Absolutely Amazing!
DJ Gomez was awesome! I cannot stress enough how flexible he was with the schedule, how awesome he was at putting together a playlist based on a few requests, and just generally how professional and friendly he was! His setup was great, the lighting was beautiful, he provided microphones to those giving speeches. I have a few more weddings coming up in my family and I have already recommended him to EVERYONE. He was absolutely amazing! -
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Sana M. Sent on 03/23/2022DJ Carlos Gomez
Carlos was such a pleasure! Highly recommend him, as he's easy to work with, kind, adaptable, helpful, understanding, and just a good presence!DJ Gomez's reply:
Thank you so much :)
It was truly and honor and privilege to assist you and your husband enjoy this special day.
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Mary Sent on 03/14/2022Excellent music for our wedding
Carlos was very friendly and accepting of change. He played awesome music for our wedding and he had everyone dancing. I would recommend him. -
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Noah B. Sent on 11/22/2021Trans Wedding
I just want to take a moment to appreciate how great of a Job Dj Gomez did for my wedding. Considering the little time we had to plan and make this the best day possible, he made my dream come to life. My husband and I had an amazing time. The music was on point and the experience was all I could ask for and more. I would highly recommend Dj Gomez to anyone. He is organized, passionate, and so sweet towards the LGBTQ community. -
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Kelly E. Sent on 11/13/2021Exceptional DJ/Great Experience!
DJ Gomez was one of the BEST decisions we made throughout our entire wedding process! He spent many hours working with us making our day seamless. Everyone at our wedding raved about his song selections! The introductions and announcements were on point. My husband, myself, and our families HIGHLY recommend him. Thank-you for making our wedding day perfect! -
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Nora E. Sent on 10/01/2023Really wish we had the chance to talk before the wedding.
Communication beforehand was pretty disappointing. I had asked for a little direction on how I could best help him understand my vision. He said he had an outline he could send me for an idea, but it never got sent despite me repeatedly asking. Then, about a month before the wedding I emailed him my own timeline with a few questions and his only response was, "got it." I didn't hear from him again, even though I still had questions, until a WEEK before the wedding where he told me he had been on vacation and would email me with any questions in a day or two. He never did. The wedding week a very busy time and I really wish we had both made time for at least a phone call to get on the same page before the big day.
BUT I think he did a good job despite all that. We had some funny requests and he made it happen. Even when the itinerary got messed up, he rolled with it (the officiant left out an announcement that set everything off balance). So I know, and he knows that things did not go as planned, but the guests were none the wiser and I think that is what made him a good dj to have.
He is fair in his pricing and his base set up was perfect for us. The mic did not work outside for the ceremony, but that turned into it's own special story for us- we were nervous talking in front of everyone anyway, so we actually didn't mind tossing it aside. And as I said, the itinerary got messed up, but he made sure he was available to me if I needed to tell him anything during the reception.
Overall, thank you Carlos. I know it could have gone better, but I'm glad you remained professional.
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Aubrey J. Sent on 11/09/2021Unprepared, Disorganized, and unprofessional
I took a few days to really consider how to review DJ Carlos, but these are my honest feelings and I'm extremely disappointed in the service I was provided for the price I paid and stress/anxiety I put into my wedding DJ.
First, I admit I sent the timeline and music on Nov 3 and the wedding was Nov. 7 afternoon.
Review:
I emailed and texted DJ Carlos a couple months before the wedding asking if we could meet at the venue. Assuming, he wanted to understand the space and any electrical requirements. He called me and literally said "Why do you want to meet so bad? It's not convenient for me and I will be at the venue hours before and after to set-up and teardown. You will have a lot of time to talk to me the day of."
I am naive about weddings and apologized for being needy and said no problem as he knew more than I. Again, I later sent my music list and timeline on Nov. 3.
The day of - The timeline said Ceremony started at 3:30 PM. My contract says 3:30PM, no issues and agree on this. My timeline did say start playing "seating guest music" at 3:15PM, which maybe I was wrong to assume that he would arrive before the ceremony and that you normally start music before the ceremony.
In either case, It was 2:20PM and he had not arrived. When I called him he said "You changed the ceremony time 15 minutes early and I wasn't prepared. However, I'm about to exit."
Ok, fine, but 3:30 PM ceremony time didn't change and he told me before he would be there hours before setting up.
1) He finally arrives. He was mixed up by electrical requirements of the venue. He was wearing sneakers, t-shirt, and casual jeans. He was not personable.
2) He doesn't play any seating the guest songs, but fortunately the venue played music until the DJ was set-up. He told the groom "songs are downloading."
3) He plays the processional twice and the groom discovers that DJ was missing an entire page of the timeline and didn't know what the bridal processional was.
4) I am told by guests he looked lost most of the time, walking around aimlessly, walking around tables during the reception, and was overall uncomfortable.
5) He announced bride/groom way too late during re-entry and had to be told when/what to say including song to play during reception.
6) While I didn't give a do-not-play list, fair, it was clearly a religious ceremony. DJ decided to play Colt 45 (marijuana song). I was shocked. Maybe not his fault as I didn't explicitly say not to play?
7) The time line said to "Announce time for toasts and if no toasts, announce that bride/groom would like to say thank you."
DJ Carlos said "Now bride and groom will give thank you speeches" only.
8) He played the wrong version of the father/daughter dance song. My dad was a bit disappointed at that...
9) His phone text sound went off during a dance song.
I could go on and on, really. I would not be so frustrated if I had never engaged the DJ, but I did. I wanted to meet before and he said no.
I wanted him at least an hour before like he said, he wasn't.
He gave me a template to use. I used it and copied and pasted exact youtube linked for the songs, he disregarded and was un-prepared.
He gave no lights or any ambience to the existing atmosphere, which was mentioned in the quote. He was not personable and was instead oddly quiet and unapproachable.
I also think he knew all of this which is why we hardly spoke during the wedding. He also left insanely quick, which is great because I didn't feel pressured to tip.DJ Gomez's reply:
Wow...
I'm not sure where to begin.
Let's go one by one.
(1) Yes I did have to learn their equipment when I arrived (1 hour and 15 minutes prior to the event start. I was able to learn it very quickly I might add. I did wear jeans and a shirt. I did bring a change of clothes but I was inside a cube. No one really saw me inside this box so I'm not sure how my appearance mattered. ( I was in a cube out of sight) Dress code was never mentioned in any of our conversations. Again this event was being held at a bar?? I didn't feel the need to change and it was never brought to my attention I should. I would've happily obliged but it wasn't discussed. (then or prior)
(2) I actually did play the seating guest songs (she wasn't inside the venue at the time) I was only given 6 songs. They ran 15-20 min in duration in total. It clearly states to play the same type of songs for the remainder which I did. If she didn't added more songs to compensate for the difference I would've played them but she didn't. She clearly didn't prepare for this. I did do some downloads for the groom. That only took 5 minutes or so. The rest of this time I was helping the grooms brother with his recording equipment. (something I was not contracted to do but I did so anyway)
(3) Processional was started twice... she's correct. That's because they didn't realize which song they wanted or even remembered??? How that can be... I really don't know. This is all on her and her lack of preparation. (granted they changed 3 songs at the event venue (hence I downloaded them while I was there) to assist them as best as possible.
(4) I'm not sure how to answer this. She clearly didn't care for me very much and is clearly looking to display this with this comment.
I'll let that be as it may.
(5) She's correct to a degree. I wasn't cued for the entrance. I was waiting for them to come in.... (front door)
No one bothered to tell me there was a back door??? I guess I'm supposed to know that but no one told me and it wasn't mentioned. Once I saw them coming from the back door I immediately announced them. She fails to mention they changed the music for their (re-entrance) which I happily downloaded for them while I was there.
(6) The song she mentions (Colt 45) was given to me by the groom and his friend. I didn't actively have that song prepared to use. Perhaps she should confer with rather than accuse me of this. It isn't a song I would ever play at any venue but I did what I was told.
(7) I asked the father of the groom and the groom about toasts. They said "don't worry about it"
I said "ok" and announced the speeches as mentioned.
(8) She selected the songs. The husband did ask me to download three songs. I didn't play anything other than what was selected. Perhaps they were confused on what version they truly wanted to hear.
(9) I never have my phone on sound during ANY event. She clearly would like to direct blame at me for this but that follows the same pattern here.
Here's the overall issues with this event:
1- She didn't have a wedding planner (probably lack of funds)
2- She didn't invest enough time in her event schedule even after I happily provided the template.
3- She worked on it a the very LAST minute.
4- She added songs for the ceremony the DAY OF THE EVENT??
5- No one to help cue me for portions of the event.
6- She had the event at a very small bar that lacked the room to use any equipment for any DJ. Lack of space was a huge issue. I was told not to setup anything that would encroach on her guests. The brides mother agreed.
7- I was made to use their equipment yet I brought my own. I was made to learn their equipment in a hurry while trying to assist the husbands brother with his recording equipment. (something I was not contracted to do but assisted either way)
8- She increased the time the day of the event and didn't offer to compensate me in anyway.
9-She had small budget and I did the very best I could given that. Hence this was a Sunday wedding at a bar.
10-She did ask me to visit her at the wedding venue prior to the event but didn't offer to compensate me for any extra time.
I did leave after the event ending. I thanked them both. I was tired and didn't feel it necessary to stay after the contracted time.
I didn't speak with the Bride until the end of the wedding.... just her husband.
After 14 years of Djing... over 1k events done. This is my very first negative review (ever). I'm a bit taken back this all.
I was reluctant to take this event on. I tried my best given the circumstances.
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