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    Shannon G. Sent on 10/08/2024
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    Best Wedding DJ ever!!!

    DJ Brian was so AMAZING!!! He even helped us make a timeline for the entire wedding event . He was so communicative and made sure we were aware of what was going to happen next! He is a very nice guy and I would HIGHLY recommend him and Essen entertainment! We spoke with J.J first before he told us DJ Brian would be our DJ and he was extremely nice and helpful as well. Anyone at Essen entertainment would be a wonderful addition to any event you might have !!!!! 15/10 stars!!!
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    Kara S. Sent on 07/11/2024
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    Kept the party going

    Max had the right mix of tunes to keep the dance floor hopping during our reception. JJ helped engaged the guest in our photo booth. They were both amazing! Highly recommend!
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    Andrew F. Sent on 06/22/2024
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    Great Experience, Highly Professional, Awesome Music and Energy

    DJ Ivan and his crew did a great job for us. He worked with our evening time table well, did a good job of MCing and kep a great energy on the dance floor for everyone. He was very responsive and had good communication during the planning process. No complaints at all, just great service.
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    Jennifer C. Sent on 05/27/2024
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    Dance Floor was Full!

    Essen Entertainment was great! Easy to work with and kept the dance floor hopping! I would definitely recommend using them for your event! Thanks Essen!!!
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    Ami S. Sent on 05/04/2024
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    DJ That Goes Above and Beyond

    Our DJ, Max, was truly amazing. He played great songs that got the crowd and us hyped up, he helped control the chaos, and during the planning he was so supportive and helpful. He provided so much reassurance.
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    Staci G. Sent on 11/10/2023
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    The best night

    DJ Koert has been nothing short of amazing! He reached out to us a few weeks before the wedding and helped us with our itinerary which gave us a piece of mind. He played all my must plays and didn't stray from our playlist. Everyone was on the dance floor and having a great time! Thank you so much DJ Koert and Essen Entertainment.
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    Julia A. Sent on 10/09/2023
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    Shout out dj koert & essen entertainment!

    Working with Essen Entertainment was by far one of the best decisions of our wedding day! From my initial conversation with JJ Essen, I knew we were in good hands. Our big day was held at some family property near Round Top, TX and we were assured that the travel and set up portion would be doable (I was VERY anxious about it). He connected me to DJ Koert Knights for our big day on October 7th. Koert was SO amiable, patient, kind and helpful throughout the entire planning process. He helped us organize and execute on all of our wedding playlists, even helping me custom mix my aisle song! A VERY talented DJ and fantastic investment towards the success of our party! My husband, planner, guests and I were so thrilled with his service and I hope we will meet again soon! Thank you again JJ & Koert!
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    Justin F. Sent on 08/20/2023
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    JJ is incredible!!

    JJ was honestly incredible - I told him the night of that he was a 10 out of 5 and it couldn't be more true!! We personally had the most anxiety about selecting a DJ for our wedding as I've seen the music at weddings make or break the experience for everyone so we spent a lot of time trying to ensure we had the perfect DJ. JJ was absolutely that in all aspects! He personally took the time to work with us to make sure that the music selection was exactly what we were looking for, while sharing his experiences to help us craft the perfect wedding playlist. Whether you have a pretty set list of songs in mind or are looking for a DJ to take creative liberty, we cannot endorse JJ more. His ability to read the room/crowd was perfect as well, keeping the momentum going strong throughout the night - the dancefloor was packed the whole evening! We had multiple friends and family come up to us after the wedding saying that was the best music they've ever heard at a wedding and that's truly a testament to JJ's ability to read the room and his years of experience! Seriously, if you are looking for an amazing DJ for your wedding, don't overthink it - going with JJ is absolutely the right choice!
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    Bri Sent on 03/12/2023
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    Amazing and professional

    JJ was amazing and professional. He knows the industry inside and out and took the stress off of planning our reception. He listens to your wants and needs and is super personable. Thank you JJ!
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    Sam A. Sent on 11/20/2023
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    Fantastic experience

    We hired Essen Entertainment for our outdoor wedding, From start to finish a 10/10 fantastic experience. Essen entertainment was super user friendly. They contact you immediately after an inquiry, the price is great, the service is even better. Our DJ was DJ Charles, he was so kind, great at keeping in contact with us, very flexible on any changes or requests we had and most of all he was an outstanding DJ. We will be using DJ Charles for all of our events from now on. Highly recommend this company.
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    Justin Sent on 07/21/2023
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    Clear communication, great host and DJ

    JJ was easy to work with from the first conversation through the wedding day. He communicated clearly and gave us great ideas to work with, while also making sure we were the ultimate decision makers on the details of our big day. He was easy to get ahold of throughout the whole process, and he did not add an ounce of stress to the planning. If you’re getting married, JJ will make that day extra special and fun!
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    Cory C. Sent on 06/18/2023
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    The Perfect Option

    My wedding was a couple of weeks ago, and it was without a doubt beyond perfect. JJ Essen with Essen Entertainment knows what he is doing! He is professional, kind, attentive, and wise. He is not afraid to shoot you straight so that you can have the best wedding ever. Let him know what you want your dance floor to look like and he is sure to make it happen! Everyone danced all night thanks to JJ keeping the energy up and the song choice was always on point. If you were anything like me and a little overwhelmed with all the DJ options, just go with Essen Entertainment. They make it so easy and simple because these guys have DJed thousands of weddings in their career. They aren't the cheapest option or the most expensive, but you will not regret booking Essen Entertainment to DJ your wedding.
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    Tanner Sent on 06/13/2023
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    Perfect evening

    JJ was perfect for our wedding. Did a wonderful job planning with us and making suggestions to ensure our wedding was perfect. He did a wonderful job during the reception reading the crowd and keeping the energy up while also working in everything we had asked.
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    Katie G. Sent on 05/15/2023
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    Wedding Day

    I highly recommend Essen Entertainment for any event. They made my wedding day so special! They were extremely dedicated to getting the best shot and very professional. I truly feel like they deemed our wedding as special as we felt it was.
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    Jenna K. Sent on 07/10/2023
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    Amazing!!!

    DJ Arnold was amazing!! We received so many compliments about our music and dance floor. The DJ was one of the hardest choices during our planning process, because we wanted to make sure the music we loved was played (and no cheesy wedding music, top 40, etc). Arnold and JJ had us create our own playlists for each portion of the evening, and incorporated every song we wanted to hear (and never played anything we said no to!). His singing talent was an extra special bonus that our family absolutely loved. Arnold worked hard to make sure our ceremony and reception flowed smoothly, and he absolutely nailed it!!
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    Kyle P. Sent on 04/16/2023
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    Excellent DJ Service

    Brian was a fantastic DJ for our wedding. He was available anytime we needed him and knew exactly the right songs to play based on the mood of the crowd. The dance floor was packed!
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    Laura G. Sent on 04/08/2023
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    Best wedding entertainment in houston

    JJ and his team are absolutely wonderful. Communicative, responsive and on time they made our wedding day perfect.

    They’ve played many venues around Houston and know the spaces.

    Special shout out to DJ Max—he’s an amazing emcee and made our wedding a blast!
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    Sarah B. Sent on 03/26/2023
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    Great Wedding DJ

    JJ was great to work with from the start, reliable, professional. He coordinated carefully with my daughter and her fiance to put together the music for the ceremony and the reception. He did a great job, there was something for every generation to dance to at the reception. I heard from so many guests what a wonderful time they had.
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    Anne B. Sent on 03/26/2023
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    Great job!

    My husband and I hired Essen for our wedding reception at The Cohen House at Rice University and we loved DJ Charles! He was responsive and friendly and listened to what we wanted. We never left the dance floor!!
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    Renee B. Sent on 02/27/2023
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    Great DJ who goes over and above for everything!

    So wonderful! I would recommend without reservation!
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    Lori Sent on 01/18/2023
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    Can’t recommend him highly enough!

    He bent over backwards to make sure everything was done as we wanted it. He even helped us with a few things that he didn’t have to.
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    Kali F. Sent on 01/16/2023
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    Easy to Work With!

    Wedding planning was very stressful for me, and it was when I spoke to JJ that for the first time I felt very put to ease and confident in his ability to make our big day a smooth and fun one. He was already familiar with my venue and ran through a tentative timeline with me. After I hung up the phone, I thought WOW this guy knows his stuff! The day of the wedding itself our DJ, Adrian showed up ready to make our night one to remember. He was easy to work with and definitely had a role in making our wedding reception FUN! If you're even considering a DJ, I would highly highly recommend Essen Entertainment. They're professional, fun and well versed in wedding receptions!
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    Jessy R. Sent on 01/08/2023
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    Best dj ever

    Hired instantly from our consultation call. He was very charismatic and friendly from the beginning and helped us with wedding questions, even if they didn’t pertain to music for the event. At the event itself, he read the crowd and knew which songs to keep everyone on the dance floor all night. I wouldn’t recommend anyone else.
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    Ashlen E. Sent on 01/01/2023
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    Essen was our DJ for my wedding. I was the bride.

    JJ with Essen entertainment was the best choice we could’ve made for our DJ and photo booth. Everyone had the best time at our wedding, and we truly wouldn’t change anything. Our wedding was the best time, and our guests keep telling us the same thing. If I could give them 100 stars out of 5, I would.
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    Daniela Sent on 12/19/2022
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    Happy Customer

    I reached out to JJ Essen TWO days before our event. JJ was the first to respond and the only want caring to assist in finding what we were looking for. He found the best DJ for us and it turned out to be an amazing party! Thank you!!
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