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    Claire A. Sent on 05/13/2024
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    Definitely Recommend DJ Austin!

    We are so happy we hired DJ Toad for our wedding at Richwood on the River. DJ Austin was amazing and so helpful with the planning process.

    Austin met with us a couple times prior to the wedding to discuss our overall vibe, specific songs, equipment and music requests. He helped us come up with music selections for our ceremony and adjust our timeline as needed. During the reception, he did an amazing job at tailoring our music to multiple generations which was our main request. He did a fantastic job at listening to what we wanted and made sure the music matched. He was very professional, demonstrated great enthusiasm with announcements/dance floor, and worked seamlessly with our venue and wedding coordinator. It’s so clear he enjoys what he does and was happy to be a part of our wedding. We would highly recommend DJ Austin to everyone!!!
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    Larry S. Sent on 04/01/2024
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    Would Give 6 Stars If Possible

    We were initially targeting another DJ, but our photographer urged us to go with DJ Toad instead, and thank goodness for that. The best way to describe DJ Phil is "consummate professional." He's an amazing DJ and made our wedding run smoothly, even with minimal instruction or guideline from us. If you're lucky enough to book him, you can rest easy knowing you're in good hands. Specifically:
    - Phil was super flexible and open-minded when we wanted/needed last-minute changes, including shuffling around the schedule, truncating first dance/parent dance songs on the fly, and even dropping in last-minute songs mid-reception that mixed and flowed seamlessly into our existing song selections. We know none of that is easy, but he sure made it seem that way!
    - We asked for a private final dance at the end of the night, while the guests were all outside getting ready for our big send-off. Phil not only accommodated, but also took some fantastic pics for us during our private song, which is outside of his job responsibilities, but he went ahead and knocked it out of the park anyway.
    - We're hearing that a well-intentioned but drunken friend may have tried to commandeer a mic to make a toast, but for Phil's stalwart gatekeeping. It's impossible to overstate how much we appreciate Phil for that intervention.
    - Finally, Phil's mixes and song selections were on point, which is definitely an art. It's a true credit to his ability to read a room and fill it appropriately. We got tons of compliments on music selection, volume, and presentation.
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    A Sent on 05/28/2013
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    Simply the best. They did a great job all around. We had DJ Phil and opted for the evening package at the Hilton including the mounted screens. The dance floor was packed all night long with a handful of selections we gave Phil and plenty that we had him pick on his own. He had the whole reception program and timeline down to a T and did a great job. The screens that we decided to add on a few weeks before the wedding were well worth the additional splurge. Toad & Phil have some music videos they had to go with the music but also have a bunch of movie and youtube montages that they set to the songs -- simply awesome. And in doing that I was able to surprise my groom with a special sentimental video set to a sweet song. A great moment surprising him while we were out dancing.
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    Brian Sent on 03/05/2023
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    Byron was the best

    Byron Ginter DJed our wedding and was perfect. He hit every song on time both in the ceremony and reception, blended transitions perfectly, and had the dance floor rocking all night, incorporating our song preferences. Not just an average DJ - a pro. He was a consummate professional and would recommend to my closest friends and family without hesitation. Toad Productions was also easy to work with, reserve extra lighting, through, etc. 10/10
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    Jessica Sent on 08/10/2017
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    We had met with a couple of DJs prior to meeting with Toad and they were good and professional but also really stiff and not that much fun! Our photographers gave us the tip on Dj Toad and we really can't thank them enough! DJ Toad was amazing! We have gotten so many compliments on him and how well he played to the crowd! Wedding DJs can all kind of be the same but he provided a unique, and awesome experience for our guests! From the cocktail hour walk up record playing to the huge TV screens personalized with our info, it was really amazing! If you want to have an actual party, where people don't leave the dance floor until the wedding is over, then DJ Toad is your man!
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    Jessica Sent on 07/15/2011
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    DJ Phil was great! We had our wedding at Ault Park this past June and the dance floor was packed the entire evening! We provided Phil with a general list of music (artists and songs) to play for the cocktail hour and the dinner hour and he played everything we asked for. The dinner hour one of my favorite times of the evening listening to these special songs that we picked out. He took requests from our guests, some of which were definitely not on the top 40 list and he had them all! He played a great mix of indie, top 40 / pop, classics etc....something for everyone. All of the guests have been raving about the music and have asked us for details on the DJ to keep on file :) DJ Phil is professional and a great vendor to work with. I recommend his services to anyone looking for a great party!
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    Linda Sent on 10/31/2019
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    Way to keep the dance floor full!

    DJ Toad was great - we had pictures flowing on the TV's, social media flowing on the TV's, all mics were loud enough for all the speeches, and the dance floor was full all night long! Excellent! I would highly recommend them!
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    Crystal L. Sent on 09/16/2019
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    Exceptional & Fun DJ

    DJ Toad did an exceptional job at our recent wedding / ceremony! We had a mixed crowd of ages & a lot of other activities going on, but he still managed to switch up the music to pull people onto the dance floor all evening. He also was so organized and kept to the timeline and informed us when it was time for parents dance, bouquet toss, garter toss, fireworks show, etc. - so we didn't need to worry about it. He was so easy, flexible & understanding to work with! He also had great recommendations on songs that we weren't sure on what to use. We have received many compliments afterwards on the music, the screens / pics & videos he showed & how smooth he kept everything going. If you are looking for an Awesome DJ - this is the one! Thank you DJ TOAD!! :-)
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    Suzanne Sent on 10/01/2018
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    DJ TOAD is AMAZING. All of his DJ’s are high quality and truly care about making your wedding day special. We personally had DJ Will, he listened to all of our wants and made last minute exceptions/changes to help add the perfect touch to the reception. We had many guests comment on the talent Will brought and his ability to keep the party going. He was able to move from easy and romantic, to classy and elegant, to craazy and fun. They worked with our schedules and accommodated in whatever way we needed. We had a slight mix up before the wedding, and Toad himself personally called me from New York to ensure that we were settled and happy with everything. The DJ can make or break the atmosphere, so if you’re looking for a trusted partner for your event, DJ TOAD is the only way to go!!
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    Steph Sent on 09/24/2018
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    DJ Will was fantastic!! We used Toad Productions for our ceremony & cocktail hour (separate location from reception), reception, and light up dance floor. They were flexible and easy to work with. The dance floor stayed packed all night and the light up dance floor was worth every penny!
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    Kelsey Sent on 09/24/2018
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    GUYS. DJ WYATT WUKIE IS THE BEST DJ ON THE PLANET. We met and I gave him an eclectic list and a distinct no-play list. He BLEW US AWAY. He had the party going so well that I didn't even realize he never played a slow song! No one left the dance floor all night! He honestly helped us throw the best party ever!
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    Colleen Sent on 10/05/2017
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    The DJ toad team is awesome! Will was our DJ and he did an amazing job. Our dance floor was full the entire night and our guests didn't want the music to end. Will knew all the right songs to play and played songs that kept the dance floor full. I highly recommend Will and the DJ toad team.
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    Elise Sent on 09/29/2017
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    5 stars are not enough for Phil Francis!!! He is an amazing professional, extremely responsive, and kept people dancing at our wedding all night long. Additionally, Phil was our favorite vendor to work with throughout the entire wedding process. Phil listened to us during the planning process, he was accommodating of our short timeframe for setup during the actual wedding (didn't complain at all!), he set up and managed an independent speaker unit for cocktail hour, and he gave us the BEST recommendation for a sing-along at the end of the night providing us with memories that will last us a lifetime. I can't tell you how many of our guests called Phil "the best wedding DJ they've ever heard", and we agree! Thank you, Phil!!!

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    Taylor Sent on 09/28/2017
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    We just got back from our honeymoon last night and didn't want to waste any time in writing DJ Phil a review! These guys are AWESOME! We really love finding music and fitting it to a party, and DJ Phil and his team did exactly that but 1000x better than we could have. There were people on the dance floor the entire night which is exactly what we were looking for. Music makes the party and they made a helluva party. The music video screen and jib-jabs were a huge hit.

    DJ Phil was one of our favorite vendors to work with due to simplicity and flexibility. He did an excellent job with the intros and guiding everyone through the night, and is in general just a great person and awesome to work with. The entire crew at DJ Toad productions (and specifically DJ Phil) are worth every penny!
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    Kelly Sent on 09/29/2017
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    We had DJ Phil Francis and he was the best! We had a great planning meeting with him and he truly took our suggestions and requests and made sure to include every song we asked for. He really knows how to read a room and played the perfect songs to keep everyone dancing. Our dance floor was packed the entire reception! Would highly recommend DJ Phil!
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    Paul Sent on 09/21/2017
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    DJ Philty was fantastic! We couldn't have asked for a better experience! We also used his lighting services, which looked great and saved a lot of hassle. We didn't have a ton of requests, and just trusted him to keep the party going all night, which he completely delivered. A true professional, would definitely use again for any DJ/Lighting needs.
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    Morgan Sent on 07/30/2017
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    We absolutely loved having Phil from DJ Toad as our DJ at our event. We did their big package which included everything from start to end for ceremony and reception including 20 uplights which made our venue look awesome. As far as the planning process, everything went smoothly. They offer a lot of extra services such as a monogram, slideshows, social media connections and much more. They were willing to hand out glow sticks during the reception and constantly kept the party moving. The price might seem high as first but when you compare to some of the other DJs that start at a base package and then add in everything thing separately they are basically the same price.

    We would definitely go with Phil/DJ Toad again.
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    Tami Sent on 06/25/2017
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    Worth every single penny. He was professional and had so many fun things included in the celebrity package. It honestly made the night even more than what I had envisioned. I have eclectic tastes and like all music. He did an outstanding job with what we wanted. The uplighting made everything gorgeous and guests talked about how good Phil was well in to the next week. Thank you Dj Phil for making our night spectacular.
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    Michael Sent on 08/02/2017
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    Phil was the best! We met with a couple of different DJs prior to selecting one for our wedding, but once we met with Phil we knew he was our guy. His knowledge of all types of music as well as really wanting to understand our musical preferences really stood out as genuinely wanting to make the night exactly how we wanted and to set the mood we were trying to create in the room. He was easy to work with; we met with him a few times before the event and played an awesome setlist the night of. One thing we really wanted was a lively dance floor, and it was still packed through the last song of the night. We went to a wedding a few weeks after our own in which he had also been hired and the music was again great! Knowing the groom and his musical preferences, you could definitely tell Phil took his input into account, just as he did for our own wedding. It's really apparent that Phil cares about each couple and has such a vast knowledge of music that he can accommodate anyone.
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    Victoria Sent on 07/10/2017
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    DJ Phil was our DJ for our ceremony and reception. He made everything so easy, and fun! Everything from the planning meeting to the last dance at the reception was perfect. He kept the whole evening on track, had the whole party dancing, and played all our favorite songs. He was very flexible and went out of his way to track down some rare song requests we had. We saw some friends a few weeks after the wedding, and they made a point to tell us how much they liked our DJ! :)
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    Sarah Sent on 06/05/2017
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    We had DJ Phill at our wedding. He kept our guests on their feet all night and was so easy to work with. He was with me every step of the way to make sure i had the perfect reception!
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    Terry Sent on 07/24/2017
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    On our reply card, we asked our guests to write at least one song that would make each of them dance. Our simple request wound up giving DJ Toad a daunting task: a list of 178 songs when there was only time to play, at best, 45 total songs. We discovered the difference between a person who does a task and a person who is an artist: while there was no way to seamlessly play all 178 songs, DJ Toad mixed as many as he could — all without our asking him to do so — and almost everyone heard the full or partial song they requested. So many people commented on the fact that the songs he mixed flowed perfectly into each other. Every decision he made regarding our reception was given serious thought. Not only that, but he coordinated with the photographer, venue, and other vendors to make sure the reception was on course and flowed smoothly through the night. He automatically did so many small things we never anticipated, but each made the night the great success if was. He was exceptionally easy to work with. If you want quality, experience, and thoughtfulness, look no further.
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    Bill Sent on 04/21/2017
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    Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
    Fantastic selection and knowledge of music. Right when people would try to leave the dance floor, here came a tune everyone had to stay for. I could tell he really knew what he was doing when it came to reading the crowd.
    I actually questioned how good they would be because of the name (sorry guys), but they are very professional and I'm really glad we hired them. I personally have never been to a wedding with a better DJ than them.
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    Ann Sent on 02/07/2017
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    One of my biggest worries for our wedding was an empty dance floor. I'd been to plenty of boring weddings. DJ Phil really knows how to read a room! Our dance floor NEVER emptied. He kept our party flowing. He made sure we were on time. We completely put our trust in him and were not disappointed.
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    Sadie Sent on 01/24/2017
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    Finding the right DJ was incredibly important to us as both of our families love to dance. In addition, we knew that the right DJ would be able to keep the timeline of the evening moving and all of us on track with speeches, dances and cake cutting. I reached out to DJ Toad because of their reputation. Every single person I talked to that had used them or heard of them had such positive things to say. We worked with DJ Keith and were so happy we did. He was professional, detail focused and super nice. We were so impressed with him every step of the way and danced until the very last minute of our wedding. If you're looking for a DJ, look no further!
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