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Stage One Events

Fort Collins, CO
4.9 out of 5 rating, 66 Reviews
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    Excellent DJ

    Darrell was absolutely amazing! He truly cared about what we wanted and he made the day special.
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    Lindsay N. Sent on 08/30/2022
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    Best wedding DJ ever!

    This is THE BEST wedding DJ of all time! Our guests absolutely had a blast and we owe it all to Darrell! I'm not sure if he’s ever had so many wedding guests attempt to bribe him to keep playing past 10:00, but it's definitely a testament to how much they loved the music! Darrell did a great job of maintaining the flow of events throughout the evening. He kept up the energy while also keeping us organized and making sure guests knew what was happening. We appreciated him checking in with us throughout the evening. It was truly the most fun we've ever had dancing at a wedding, and although our knees are still trying to recover from 3 straight hours on the dance floor, we would absolutely do it all again! We will recommend Darrell to all of our friends, and might even try to crash any future weddings where he will be the DJ!
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    Amazing! Friends and family loved him! Had people on the dance floor all night! Very helpful in the planning process
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    Jessica J. Sent on 09/21/2022
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    Booking Stage One events was worth every penny and a decision I won’t regret!

    Amazing, amazing DJ! I am so glad I booked Stage One for our wedding! Darrell was extremely kind and professional and did an amazing job with song suggestions and keeping people on the dance floor. Highly recommend!
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    Julie C. Sent on 10/28/2020
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    Amazing service

    This was the best DJ we could have asked for. We did not expect Darrell to help as much as he did with the wedding. He went over and beyond our expectations. Would recommend this DJ to anyone. You will not be disappointed.
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    Sara W. Sent on 10/26/2021
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    They were great!

    Darrell and Tara were amazing! Darrell had everyone up and dancing and having fun. Tara and their son were working the photo booth and everyone LOVED it. They were so great and I highly recommend!!
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    Zachary G. Sent on 09/23/2021
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    Absolutely Stupendous!

    A skeptical person might see these reviews and say "all 5 stars, that's fishy..." but I can assure you, after working with Darrell and Tara every single star is well earned! These guys are amazing, not only at the actual execution of their service, but at all the planning and communication leading up to the event. They communicated well and quickly, asked pertinent questions that come from years of experience to ensure that your wedding is exactly how you imagined it. I can't rave about them enough and this review could go on and on, but I will leave you with one little anecdote that shows their quality. First of, Darrell crushed it as an MC during the ceremony and through the dinner portion of the reception. Then later on as a DJ, he took a moment to remind the crowd (many of whom are not from Colorado and are not used to the altitude) that alcohol has a more dramatic effect in the mountains/at altitude and that everyone should be drinking more water to help balance the effects. I was just so impressed that he took the time to remind people of that and I am sure many of our guests were grateful for the reminder the next morning.
    Thank you so much, Darrell and Tara, you guys made such a huge, positive difference at our wedding. I don't think it would have been nearly as successful as it was without you. I hope I've done you justice with this review and I will certainly be recommending you via word-of-mouth to our friends when they decide to tie the knot.
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    Mary K. Sent on 05/07/2022
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    Talented, experienced, responsive DJ at a great price!

    We loved working with Darrell and Tara! We had a no-fuss mountain wedding and wanted a DJ that would provide a good time but wouldn't upcharge for a bunch of unnecessary things like fancy lighting. Despite being the most affordable DJs we found, Darrell was everything we were looking for and very talented. The planning meetings were really helpful, and it was clear that Darrell understood the type of vibe we were going for. The planning tools Stage One provides were very helpful, especially since we didn't have a wedding planner or day-of coordinator. We definitely felt confident going into the day that Darrell would have everything covered, even with our outdoor venue and reception space in the mountains. Darrell's experience clearly showed as he followed the energy of the crowd throughout the night, and he was able to adjust as he went to keep people dancing. Darrell also went above and beyond in cutting/splicing the songs we used in our ceremony and reception to make sure we got the most important lyrics played without having the songs drag on longer than was needed. Stage One provides an incredible value for their services, and we would highly recommend them for any event!
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    Jacqueline C. Sent on 10/09/2021
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    Fun and Professional DJ

    My husband and I got married at Rist Canyon Inn and found Stage One after the venue made a few recommendations. I knew immediately after meeting with Darrell that he was the right fit for our wedding. Like someone else noted, there is a good reason why Stage One has so many positive 5-star reviews. He is so friendly, down to earth, and clearly knowledgable about his work. Initially we did not have a good direction on our own for music, but Darrell made it a seamless process to narrow down ideas and preferences that fit our style and guests. Both Darrell and his wife, Tara, were extremely professional and friendly throughout the whole process. We had a small wedding (42 people) and I was nervous that people wouldn't be dancing, but Darrell did an amazing job at getting everyone out there and kept them dancing all night! I highly recommend Stage One Events for all of your event needs!
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    Elizabeth S. Sent on 09/06/2021
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    Great DJ, made the night!!!

    We hired Darrell for our wedding and he was amazing! He did sound for us during the ceremony and got everyone out on the dance floor during the reception. It was wonderful. I’d recommend him to anybody looking for a DJ
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    Kaley B. Sent on 09/12/2021
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    Phenomenal Person & DJ!!!

    We found Darrell through my brother and sister-in-law who had Darrell DJ at their wedding. We enjoyed his energy and music so much that we knew we wanted him to be part of our wedding nearly two years later. Working with Darrell and his wife was a great experience from start to finish. It is clear he really cares about the couples he works with and takes great care in picking the music and ensuring everything goes smoothly on the big day. We could not recommend Darrell enough! Darrell- thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
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    John S. Sent on 10/28/2020
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    The best dj ever!

    Stage One is hands down the best DJ! They were so helpful and they took all the pressure off the bride and groom and everything went absolutely perfect. Our goal was to have a good time and that’s exactly what we did thanks to our DJ!
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    Julia G. Sent on 10/28/2020
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    Amazing! Best DJ service!

    10/10 would recommend Stage One! Darrell and Tara were so amazing to work with! Coordinating with them was great and they work with you to create everything you want. Darrell has been DJing a long time and knows what he's doing. He immensely helped things move along smoothly. His set up is awesome and so professional and he is fun and lively! Would definitely book them again!
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    Jonathan H. Sent on 11/01/2020
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    Detail oriented and highly organized

    They were amazing. They were very organized and detail oriented. We were able to meet with them in person before booking and meet with them virtually to organize the details. They helped make our wedding go smoothly
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    Kinsey D. Sent on 10/28/2020
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    Big reason our wedding was so great!

    My husband and I are so happy we chose Darrell and Tara for our wedding. Weddings are stressful enough, and even more so when you’re planning it from across the country like we were. We were very comfortable working with Darrell. We had no idea what we were doing but his meetings with us put us at ease. As far as the day of the wedding, everything went perfectly, and he solved things on the fly that we didn’t even know about until after. Our coordinator had not provided him the dossier, but Darrell was very intuitive and was able to do exactly what was needed and what we wanted. He was able to improvise and seamlessly loop the music when needed based on timing not going as planned and still fit how I wanted the processional to go. I gave him a very specific direction of how I wanted the processional song to be done and he delivered. He was able to do the same with our first dance song. Since we were doing a bit of a choreographed (basic) ballroom dance, we needed certain parts cut and he was able to make it sound like the song was made that way. Most special moment was when we asked for a last dance of just my husband and I, he had everyone leave the room. I looked up while dancing expecting him to still be in the DJ booth, but he had stepped outside the door as well to give us that extra private special moment. The other best moment of the night was when a drunk guest that we definitely did not want to give an unplanned drunk speech grabbed the microphone off his booth without asking him, or anyone, and tried to give her drunk speech…he kept the music turned up and the microphone muted. Still appreciative AND laughing about that one. Thank you so much for everything!
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    Valerie B. Sent on 10/30/2019
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    Best DJ, at any wedding EVER

    Stage One Events is THE BEST. Book'em ... that's all you need to know!! But seriously, Darrell and Tara are completely on top of planning (even for an ultra- planner like myself), and they execute flawlessly the day of the event. On top of that, they are super fun, outgoing, and bring an energy that will keep the fun (and dancing) going all night long. Going above and beyond, they supplied fantastic lighting and even wood-worked initials to incorporate into our decorations. This team is more than just "a wedding-day vendor", they're practically like family, and I can't think of anyone better to have be a part of an incredibly special day
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    Jennifer Z. Sent on 07/26/2021
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    Extraordinary

    Seriously... look no further if you're looking for a DJ for your wedding. Sadly for you,, they might be booked already because they are THAT amazing. I found them by word-of-mouth & I think that's mainly how they get their bookings. Darrell not only knocked the music out of the park, he came up to us multiple times checking in on things & giving us updates on time which was super appreciated & he exceeded our expectations! I can't say enough about him & his team. Also... spend the money on the photo booth! It's worth every cent. It was a huge hit & also exceeded our expectations.
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    Kaitlin M. Sent on 10/30/2019
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    Amazing! Stage One is a must have!

    Darrell and Tara were one of the best things we ever planned for our wedding! Darrell’s confidence and high energy is everything you want in a DJ for your wedding day. He knows how to keep the party going and he’s amazing at working the crowd! Stage One was the very first thing we booked for our wedding and we could not have made a better decision! Their planning templates and expert advice made planning a breeze! Darrell played a big part in ensuring our schedule ran smoothly and he was a big part of organizing our entire wedding day. We had over 100 people at our wedding and I know each and every one of them had an amazing time just because of Darrell!! I would highly recommend to anyone planning and event or a wedding!!
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    Kate B. Sent on 10/21/2019
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    Fantastic!

    Darrell and Tara were so great to work with! They answered all the questions we had and we even met with Darrell twice before the wedding to make sure we were all on the same page. He listened to everything we said about the types of music we like and helped us shorten our first dance, father/daughter, mother/son songs without us even being able to tell what was cut from the song! All of the transitions were incredibly smooth and the night just flowed beautifully with his help! He read the crowd perfectly and got everyone dancing! Everything was on time and he was super professional. We couldn’t be more thankful that we decided to go with Stage One Events for our wedding and we highly recommend him!
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    Kylie Sent on 10/28/2019
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    Darrell made sure we danced all night long!

    Darrell (and Tara) were awesome to work with! They truly took the time and effort to make sure we felt heard and we felt confident that our wedding day would be exactly as we pictured it! Darrell's ability to read the room made for a long night of dancing and fun! We also rented their large light up "LOVE" letters for the dance floor and our guests had a lot of fun taking pictures with that setup.
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    Kelsey Sent on 12/31/2019
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    Amazing, organized, professional!

    Darrel was the best part about our wedding. He made us feel comfortable and was so organized on the day of! He was on time and had everything ready to go. Darrel ran the show and kept everything moving! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ. He even likes to dress so he can match the wedding party. He took care of all our needs and clarified any questions that we had leading up to the day. Our guests commented about his music selection and how fun our dance party was! His wife was also wonderful about communicating. Thanks so much!
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    Sharla M. Sent on 10/19/2018
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    Absolutely Amazing!

    Darrell and Stage One Events were awesome! They helped everything from the ceremony to the reception flow smoothly! Darrell went above and beyond what my husband and I could have expected! We had an outdoor ceremony, and they provided a sound system. They had microphones that were discreetly clipped to the groom and pastor. The sound quality was great, from the music to clarity when we spoke. At the reception, background music was played while we ate, and it was played at a perfect volume! Throughout the night, Darrell was great at reading the crowd, and played music that kept the dance floor hopping! Darrell and Tara were very easy to work with! They helped make our wedding day perfect!
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    Paige S. Sent on 11/29/2018
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    The BEST decision for our wedding!

    Stage One Events is THE BEST! My husband and I listed music/DJ as one of the most important things for our wedding, so picking a DJ was a big decision for us. Our Day of Coordinator (Luxe Event Productions) suggested Stage One Events and is was the best recommendation we received! Tara and Darrell were extremely helpful, attentive and patient leading up to the wedding. During the actual wedding, Darrell was not only an amazing DJ but emcee as well! He worked seamlessly with Luxe Event Productions, helped control the schedule of the ceremony and reception and was so great with checking in with me throughout the entire day. And I'll add that I picked unique versions of songs for walking down the aisle and for our first dance and Darrell CAME THROUGH. It made it beyond special.
    I can't express how grateful my husband and I are for Stage One Events!
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    Amanda J. Sent on 10/19/2018
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    Best Choice!

    We loved working with this company! Our wedding was the 3rd event Darrell has done for our family in the last 2 years. You can definitely count on him and his wife to make you feel important and provide a great sound system for your special day!
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    Angela B. Sent on 10/21/2018
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    Best thing we did for our big day

    Hiring a good DJ is the most important thing you can do for your big day. Don't hire your friend, do it right and hire Stage One. He was INCREDIBLE. He ran everything in our wedding and helped manage our huge crowd seamlessly. Every transition he controlled, and it could not have been more perfect. He was professional, fun to work with, EASY to work with, and an absolute blast. We had endless compliments on how incredible he was...10/10 recommend!
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