Reviews
In Their Own
Words
Hard work, dedication, and professionalism never go unnoticed. I am grateful that some of the coolest people I have ever met share their special day with me.
In their own words, here are just a few of the amazing couples I’ve had the honor to serve over the years and what they have to say about their experience working with me.
Donald & Kendall
Bellevue Club, Bellevue, WA
Tony was our MC and DJ for our wedding in October. We could not be more happy with our decision to hire Tony for our big day.
My wife and I live in Texas and had to plan our Bellevue, WA wedding from afar. Tony was super easy to plan with via Skype, email, phone, etc. He was as available as we needed him to be. Tony was also super flexible in meeting with us at the venue on the specific dates we flew up to visit. Right after meeting with him, you’ll find it obvious that Tony has a TON of experience doing high-quality weddings and takes his work very seriously; an absolute pro. After our initial meeting/consultation, we knew Tony was going to knock it out of the park.
On the day of, Tony’s team ran circles around the people working at the venue. They were the first vendor to be ready, even with all the additional lighting/sound systems we requested. Once the reception started, we wanted Tony to be 100% in charge, and he was. He provided crystal clear instructions to us on the use of microphones for speeches, entrance/introductions, where to walk, etc. Tony was a calming and reassuring guide when we were obviously nervous and hyped-up, and he kept the reception moving and on-time. Once the party really started (dancing time!), Tony was in his element. He nailed the exact music mix and vibe we were going for, and the dance floor was absolutely PACKED the ENTIRE time with both the younger crowd and our parents’ generation.
Tony’s company also has a photo booth team that can be hired for weddings, and it was the perfect fun activity for our guests. He also designed a monogram of our initials, which was projected onto the walls and provided the perfect touch.
Overall, my wife and I are extremely happy and felt everything was perfect. Tony – thank you for making our wedding so awesome, and please share our appreciation with your team!
Michelle & Brad
The Kelley Farm, Bonney Lake, WA
I think what every wedding has in common is wondering how will the day actually progress, what will happen? That is where Tony steps in! He is not just a wedding DJ; he is a master communicator, part wedding planner and all-knowing-day-of-wedding coordinator.
Tony made us feel so at ease with what was happening every step from our wedding planning to the big day! Once we met with him and let him know what we were looking for we knew he would be great for us. He gave us a (massive) binder filled with everything he needed to make our day a success. He asked what type of music we like, what we envisioned the feeling of the wedding would be, who was in our wedding party, why we chose them and what the wedding meant for us as a couple. He made sure we, as a couple, picked every piece of music from before the ceremony to the different songs walking down the aisle to our big exit (Grease’s You’re the One That I Want!).
Tony truly cares about what he is doing and realizes that he is a huge part of the entire day. On the day he setup his equipment quickly (I didn’t even notice him!), made sure music was playing while the guest arrived and made the whole ceremony seem flawless. He worked with us to write little intros for all the Bridesmaids and Groomsmen and did an awesome little welcome when we arrived back after the ceremony. They each got their own moment and the guests got to know about them. We had people tell us after how cool and fun it was to watch our wedding party and learn about everyone. Our entire wedding day went quite quickly and photos took a lot of time so Tony had to fill in a bit and speed up other parts, but overall he made our wedding perfect.
I feel like he truly knows how important his job is and how to keep guests entertained and how to work with the couple throughout the process. I would recommend him to any couple planning a wedding. He made everything from planning to execution a breeze.
Brittany & David
Kiana Lodge, Poulsbo, WA
Tony did such a great job from day 1!! One of the things he had suggested in the first meeting (when I was trying to figure out which DJ to go with) a was special moment to have the song that I wanted to surprise my husband with. My husband had no idea this song was going to play when he was walking up with our friend and officiant. And was completely surprised. He loves the song, and I am not too fond of it.
Tony helped so much with the flow of the wedding day. Making sure he had everything prepped for smooth sailing day of! He really nailed the songs for the people that stayed for dancing, and even changed it as the audience changed, which everyone loved!
I can not recommend Tony enough! He was amazing and professional, and has so many great ideas that even if you don’t want to have a lot of control over it all (like me), you can definitely trust he will take care of it, and the results will be amazing!
Thank you Tony for helping to make our day the best day ever!!!
Sarah & Cole
Kiana Lodge, Poulsbo, WA
Thanks to Tony, our PNW wedding of 100 people was the BEST, most FLAWLESS day of our lives!!!
We met Tony at a friend’s wedding just four months before our own, where we danced non-stop for three hours. We saw how well he worked with the couple, and so we wrote to him the following week to book him; we didn’t need to research another DJ. Right away, he sent us a planning binder to fill out. It took a while, and even a little soul-searching, but his attention to every detail of your personalities and relationship is so apparent in his execution of the wedding ceremony and reception. It’s like he’s known you for years! He also has brilliant ideas to make your ceremony & reception unique, fun and memorable.
The day of the wedding was so seamless, which is exactly what a nervous bride and groom are looking for. He had no questions for us, set up everything perfectly on his own, and let us do nothing but have the time of our lives. My husband’s grandparents were skyping into the ceremony, and they could hear our vows perfectly because of the sound quality Tony provided.
The best moment of our reception was immediately after cutting the cake. All of our guests were gathered around us and the cake on the dance floor. The moment we were finished sharing our first bite of cake, he played the BEST dancing song. The dance floor was PACKED for the rest of the night!!! I feel bad that hardly anyone ate cake, because they never stopped dancing, but that’s a great problem to have! Every single person has told me it was the best wedding they ever attended.
I hope that Tony is still a DJ when our children get married. I’d fly him to the other side of the world to be at their weddings!!!
Lauren & Migel
Sodo Park, Seattle, WA
When our original venue was shut down by the city of Seattle just 14 days before our wedding we were scrambling to reorganize every little detail. One of those details happened to be hiring a DJ last minute. We were SO lucky to have Tony suggested to us. He was already booked with a photo booth rental and found a way to reorganize his schedule to be available for our big day!
Even with the major time crunch, he never made us feel like he was doing us a favor. He was incredibly professional and kind. Tony met with us via video messaging a few days prior to go over details and to get to know a little bit more about us and our wedding party in order to make his emcee-ing more personal and fit us. He was also available via email to answer last minute questions that came up. Tony was respectful of our budget and gave us peace of mind to know all our audio needs were set for the perfect event and have a wedding day to remember.
Not only did all the mics and audio work perfectly for us and our space throughout our ceremony and reception, the music was exactly what we hoped for and got our guests up and dancing at 4 pm on a Sunday! Tony was also a wonderful MC that helped the reception flow very nicely. He did a great job with all the information we shared with him and made it all feel very personal and fun. Tony, we are forever grateful for the memories that were made because of your hard work and dedication.
Bridget & Craig
Laurel Creek Manor, Sumner, WA
Tony was an amazing DJ and MC! I could tell right away that he has been doing this for a long time and really likes what he does. He thought of things that I wouldn’t have thought of, had great ideas, and listened to what we actually wanted. We wanted our guests to have fun and be out on the dance floor and they were out there all night! Even people in my family who NEVER dance were out there!
Perhaps even more importantly, Tony kept things moving along smoothly as the MC. We had a lot of things jam packed into a short night and never had to think about it or worry what the next thing was. I can’t imagine the stress people have of trying to do that themselves. Tony was a lot of fun and really great to work with, and there is not a single thing that I would change.
The DJ was one of the most important things to me and I was nervous because I had never actually seen Tony in action before. After looking at his website and meeting him, I could tell he was more professional than other DJs. We had several people at our wedding ask how we found him. Everything turned out perfectly. Best decision ever!
Hayley & Jordan
Sodo Park, Seattle, WA
We had Tony as the DJ/MC at our wedding and he was AMAZING! Not only did Tony take the time to get to know us and our story, but he learned so much about our families and bridal party in preparation for the big day.
We gave Tony a few song requests, but gave him the freedom of DJ’s choice for the majority of the music… this was the BEST decision ever! Tony was able to take song requests, read the crowd, and keep the energy of the party high! The dance floor was packed right up until the last song.
One of the things we liked best about Tony is that he made everything personal. Even the introduction of our bridal party included special facts, inside jokes, and memories that allowed each member to feel special and important. We cannot thank Tony enough for helping us achieve the wedding of our dreams!
Julia & Cody
Mountain View Manor, Buckley, WA
Tony was hands-down the BEST decision we made when planning our wedding! We had so many guests coming up to us telling us this was the best wedding they’ve ever been to and they all raved about how amazing our DJ was!
From the moment we met Tony, we knew we needed him for our wedding. He is so organized, thorough, and knows how to make your wedding run smooth. It will truly be the best wedding ever for you and your guests because you get so much more than a DJ with Tony. He gives you all the tools to make your wedding run smoothly and ensure everyone has an amazing time! He gives you homework which is extensive but helps you plan the perfect day! He has lots of great ideas that he will share with you and we incorporated many of those ideas into our wedding; our guests loved it!
We had an outdoor venue and Tony came with us to tour the venue and decide where the best place would be for him and the dance floor as well as a lot of other details we wouldn’t have even thought of! He had the sound perfect so our guests were able to hear our entire ceremony and he had all our songs timed perfectly. He made us look great! His introductions for our bridal party were so funny and he set the tone for the whole wedding!
It really was such a fun, beautiful, and perfect day and we owe it all to Tony! I can’t imagine our wedding without him!
Angie & Chris
The Kelley Farm, Bonney Lake, WA
I originally wanted a live band for our wedding day, but our ideal playlist was too varied for one band to do (within our budget anyway). DJ Tony Schwartz came highly recommended from our venue’s list of preferred vendors, and I can certainly see why!
I am one to judge based on a business’s website, and I was hooked as soon as I saw his. I could tell that he is a seasoned professional, and that was evidenced in every interaction I had with him. He is highly organized and has his craft down to a T. He even gave us homework in the form of a giant binder, and through this binder, we were able to more fully realize our own vision for the big day. Tony is very communicative, answers all questions and emails in a timely manner, and took the time to get to know us, spinning together a perfect blend of his expertise and our own personalities. He went the extra mile to do a recording of our love story leading up to the first dance, and everyone absolutely loved it!
Our wedding was a smaller affair, but Tony kept the dance floor full and satisfied for all our dancing friends and family throughout the night. He heard me when I said I wanted maximum time on the dance floor, and he delivered with my extensive playlist. All I have to say is that he absolutely CRUSHED IT, and we couldn’t be happier!!
Evan & Vinny
The Agriplex, Puyallup, WA
We have no doubt whatsoever that Tony is the best in the biz!
As soon as you reach out to Tony expect nothing but the most organized and professional interactions from him. He is easy and thorough to communicate with. Every email, meeting and text message was done with purpose. He is the most organized people I ever worked with (and met). He truly thinks of everything! He listened to our ideas, wants and needs for the ceremony and reception. He let us create what we wanted for our day but added in all of his own personal touches and experiences to make the day flawless.
If you are serious about your wedding day then do not waste another second. Contact Tony and you will not be disappointed. He was a huge part in making our day epic and perfect. We have heard nothing but “BEST WEDDING EVER” from all of our guests so far!
Kirstin & Dan
Rock Creek Gardens, Puyallup, WA
Every bride needs to have Tony Schwartz DJ her wedding!
Not only does Tony know how to throw an AWESOME reception, but Tony has created a binder that is well worth it. It looks overwhelming at times, but in the end, once you have that final meeting with Tony it is such a sigh of relief because Tony basically helped you plan out your entire wedding day from the ceremony to the exit.
My husband and I were so thankful having Tony as our MC & DJ. People are still making comments about the music selection that was played during the reception, and everyone comments that they really had an awesome time at the reception. We were so thankful having Tony help make our day memorable!
Liz & Kyle
Georgetown Ballroom, Seattle, WA
Our relationship with Tony instantly felt like we had been friends for years! We met Tony at the Seattle wedding show when I’m sure he was bogged down with thousands of newly engaged couples and still took the time to stop and chat with us. I knew I liked him instantly. It is a MUST to hire a DJ based on personality and Tony gets an A+ in that category. Not only are you getting a DJ when you hire Tony, but you also get a world-class MC and an on-site event director. When booked, Tony sends you a planning binder that is a BEAST of wedding ideas – anything from ideas for the toasts, wedding party entrances, bouquet and garter belt toss, cake cutting, formal dances….you get the idea. He has an incredible knowledge of what works and what doesn’t. We trusted his opinion and are so happy we did. Our guests had a wonderful time and hadn’t seen anything like it before. He kept the guests engaged and the dance floor rocking. As I am writing this, it’s hard to believe that he was our DJ – he was so much more than that!!! His services are well worth the price. Thank you Tony for making our special day the best. day. ever.
Carden & Greg
Chambers Bay Golf Course, University Place, WA
Choosing Tony as our MC/DJ is without a doubt the absolute best decision that we made when selecting wedding vendors! His ability to combine professionalism, class, and fun is above reproach. He not only brought the fun to our wedding day, but it was an absolute pleasure and privilege to work with him throughout the planning process. His services and input proved invaluable and we can say without reservation that our wedding and reception would not have been the same without him. It doesn’t matter if your guests are young or old – Tony will pick the right music to get everyone on the dance floor and better yet, they will stay there for as long as he performs! We can’t tell you how many people told us that it was the best wedding & reception that they had been to – and we credit that to Tony. We are lucky to be able to have worked with Tony and thanks to his efforts we have unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime! Seriously – we can’t imagine a better MC/DJ so if you are in the market and he is available you need to hire him, you won’t regret it! BEST DECISION EVER!
Maari & Kyle
Centralia Square Ballroom, Centralia, WA
We witnessed the magic Tony can work on a crowd as guests at a wedding and picked up his card that evening…two years later, Tony was MC and DJ for our big night! In the months leading up to our wedding, we were impressed with how much behind the scenes effort Tony puts in to making sure everything runs as a smooth and efficient production. He really made an effort to get to know us as a couple and honed in on what was important to us for our wedding. Tony is extremely organized, has unique and creative presentation ideas for the reception, and is very timely and reliable in his communication. If you are looking to book an MC/DJ for your upcoming wedding, look no further…in Tony Schwartz, you have found the best!!!
Rosanna & Nathan
The Sorrento Hotel, Seattle, WA
My husband and I never quite realized the level of detail and work involved in planning a wedding, we had been guests of many but this was a new experience for us (as it is with all newlyweds), but what we had heard from close friends is that the DJ is really important. This leads me to Tony. We had heard about how great he was because he was actually hired as the DJ for my husbands step sisters wedding. From the first moment we met Tony he was incredibly professional and you could see the passion he has for what he does. We received a binder with everything you could imagine that we would need to know or details he needed from us to help create the perfect evening! He explained to us he is not a DJ but a master of ceremonies, well we can definitely attest to that! Tony did an absolutely incredible job and exceeded every expectation we had and more. There was not one single moment that the dance floor was empty, he had it packed the entire time! Our friends and family had an incredible time and kept coming up to us during the reception with compliments of Tony and the music! From the very start of the planning process, Tony was always available to help walk us through the process and answer any questions. He consistently put me at ease if I felt overwhelmed about the timing of the evening with dinner, introductions, toasts, first dance…so many things to think about but Tony would always remind me, “I will take care of everything” and he did just that! He really did an awesome job and we would highly recommend him, not as a DJ, but an master of ceremonies! Thank you so very much Tony!!!
Janet & Greg
Harmony Meadows, Chelan, WA
When picking a wedding DJ, most people think they want “good music to dance to”. While Tony absolutely crushes in that department, in my opinion his real talent lies in flawless event execution. As the master of ceremonies, he was the MC, the DJ, and essentially the reception day-of coordinator. I left the details of the event flow in Tony’s hands and he produced an incredible event that our family and friends raved about. He runs the show like a boss, and if you trust his expertise, he can work magic. Literally. Even our parents/aunts/uncles had rave reviews about the music and Tony’s style. He made our wedding unique, just for us, with custom music edits and perfectly adjusted to the vibe of the crowd. Our dance floor was packed all night, and literally the ONLY wish we had at the end of the evening was MORE TIME FOR DANCING!!! My new in-laws already have plans to re-book Tony for an annual event.
Casey & Kody
Laurel Creek Manor, Sumner, WA
Before meeting with Tony – my mom, my husband and I were drowning in details and plans. After meeting with Tony, we all took a huge sigh of relief. Booking him was a no-brainer. He takes his career so seriously and put 110% of his time and efforts into making our wedding personal, fun, organized and flawless. Not only is Tony incredible, he has the best group of employees. We opted for his videography service – Matt was awesome and captured every moment so we can relive our whole wedding again and again. The mirror photobooth was a huge hit with our guests and Josh made the experience even better for them.
Anyways, back to Tony. By the end of our planning sessions and time for the wedding, Tony became a friend of ours. It’s so easy to talk to him and tell him what you want or don’t want and he never made us feel like we were asking too much or being indecisive. Every meeting, he and my husband ended up chatting sports and shoes it really felt like we were having a close friend work for us. Not only did we love him but our guests are still raving about him. Usually commenting on how funny he was, how organized he was and of course, his music.
We didn’t have to worry about a thing through the day of the wedding, we had 100% faith and trust in him that he would take care of everything and he exceeded our expectations in every way.
Bottom line – if you want your wedding to be a blast, to go off without a hitch and have your guests talk about it for years to come, BOOK TONY.
Mallory & Lars-Erik
Foss Waterway Seaport, Tacoma, WA
We loved working with Tony! From the very beginning, his communication was straight-forward, QUICK, and clear. It was obvious to us from our first meeting that Tony was professional, knowledgeable, and extremely organized. The planning binder is any organized bride’s dream; and, although it can be daunting at first, it really helped to shape our vision for the entertainment at our wedding. On the wedding day, Tony continued to be professional and ran the show seamlessly. Our guests could hear our vows during the ceremony, and the dance floor was literally packed the whole night! He fit in all of our must-play songs, and had a really great feel for what our guests wanted to hear. His live mixing allowed us to make the most out of the evening, maximizing the number of songs we were able to dance to. We were approached by so many of our guests telling us that Tony was the best wedding DJ they’d ever heard! We could not recommend higher.
Breanne & Perry
LeMay's American Car Musuem, Tacoma, WA
From beginning to end Tony was professional, organized and accommodating! From our very first meeting where he provided us with a binder to fill out that would be specific to our needs, to all the suggestions he gives you to make your Wedding perfect, he does it all. One of his suggestions was a voiceover on my walk down the aisle with my parents, the voiceover was me thanking them for everything they’ve done for me! There was not a single dry eye in the house and no one at our wedding will forget that! It was truly touching!
Brides/Grooms if there is one thing I can say to you it’s hire Tony! He is above and beyond any DJ I have ever worked with. As an example we had a change in our day of timing plan (in the middle of our reception!) and within 2 minutes Tony changed the schedule around, got our group seated and made it happen!! We were in a venue with very tall ceilings and crazy acoustics, Tony was able to work his speakers so all could hear our ceremony, toasts, and music clearly which is not easy. He was our master of ceremony as well. He stayed on top of everything. I never had to worry the entire reception.
We had more of our guests comments that he was the best DJ they had heard too! It was the best choice for us!! From everything including follow-up meetings, email reminders and accepting of our day of text messages, Tony was perfect. Thank you Tony for making our day exactly how I had imagined!!
Meghan & Ben
Laurel Creek Manor, Sumner, WA
From the moment we decided to book Tony as our DJ, we never had any doubt that he was going to do an absolutely amazing job with our wedding.
Being a fairly organized bride, I loved that Tony is so purposeful with his meetings and process. After our initial meeting, he put us to work on our “binder,” which played a huge role in making our night a success. We were able to share our likes and dislikes, and his organized approach helped us walk through the flow of the evening while we planned.
His communication is also fantastic. His responses are timely and he is totally flexible. We changed a few minor details a couple days before our wedding and he graciously rolled with it.
When it came to the actual wedding, WOW. Tony ROCKED it. From working with our ceremony guitarist to ensuring that we were all in the right place at the right time and ready for the next step in the night, he was organized, prepared, quick, and positive.
I’ve also never heard so many people talk about how much they loved the DJ. His playlist was exactly what we had in mind – you could tell he put so much thought and effort into our big day. Our friends and family didn’t want the night to end!
We can’t recommend Tony enough! Thank you again for making our night so special, Tony!
Samantha & Ryan
Dairyland, Snohomish, WA
We couldn’t be happier with our decision to book Tony for our wedding. He was extremely organized and helped us come up with the perfect schedule of events for the day of that uniquely focused on what was most important to us – we were very thankful for his extensive knowledge which made us feel so much more confident in planning the order of events. For every big moment (first kiss, toasts, bouquet toss, etc.) Tony was very thoughtful in helping us think through what would make each the most memorable and unique to our personalities and relationship. He also provided us a binder with many great ideas to make wedding moments stand out and feel more personal, which we enjoyed reading through and incorporating in a few places. Additionally, Tony handled last minute changes or decisions with ease and read the crowd really well, keeping the dance floor packed the entire evening. Not only did he excel in what you would expect a DJ to handle, but he went above and beyond on multiple aspects of his job.
I would highly recommend Tony for your wedding – he will go out of your way to make sure your dream day comes to life and that your guests have an amazing time.
Jennie & Zac
Chambers Bay, Tacoma, WA
Tony was amazing! He was extremely professional, quick with responses, flexible, and everything and more we could have asked for in a DJ. We had never hired a DJ before and stressed we didn’t want a cheesy and obnoxious DJ, and that is exactly why we chose Tony. He set our mind at ease from our first intro call and we knew he was going to do a great job. He is very down to earth and did an excellent job setting the flow and vibe of our reception to be exactly what we wanted. He played everything we asked him to and we had a filled dance floor of guests having a blast! I would strongly recommend Tony if you are looking for a DJ. We got so many compliments from guests about him and had a handful of guests ask for his contact info for their events or friends events they were recommending him for! We felt very at ease having him in control of the schedule and flow of our reception and he did not disappoint!
Rachel & Tyler
Trinity Tree Farm, Issaquah, WA
I highly recommend working with Tony!! He was so easy to work with; he was organized, detailed, and was quick to respond to my emails. During our pre-booking experience, Tony was kind enough to meet with my fiance and I via Skype since we were not able to meet in person due to our busy schedules. After talking with Tony, we knew right away that he was a professional and would provide great DJ/Emcee services.
After booking with Tony, he was very thorough with our pre-event planning. He mailed us a planning binder with several sections that included things like order of events, ideas and suggestions, ceremony and reception music planning, timeline etc. He walked us through every step of the way making sure that every moment of the wedding and reception was pleasing and engaging for our guests. From what I have heard, our other vendors also enjoyed working with him and had a “team effort” attitude.
We loved the personalization he offered as the Emcee while our family/friends were giving their speeches. He shared small fun facts about them and played a fitting song for each person as they approached the mic for their speech. Our reception had a great flow and I believe it was because of Tony as the Emcee. Tony was great and reading the crowd and playing music accordingly. The dance floor experience was AWESOME! Everyone loved the music choices and style. It was fun, lively and entertaining! My new husband and I loved spending time on the dance floor with our family and friends. We ended the night with a special song as we were whisked away.
Our only wish was that our reception could have lasted longer!! Our wedding day was so special, one we will never forget. The time FLEW by and before we knew it the night was over. Thank you Tony for helping to make our wedding day so incredible!
Audrey & Joe
Des Moines Beach Park Event Center, Des Moines, WA
Hiring Tony as the MC/DJ for our wedding was one of the easiest wedding planning decisions, and we couldn’t have been happier with how everything went.
We had minimal set-up time due to the time restrictions of our venue, so Tony came up the night before to make sure everything was set up for a more smooth wedding day. The sound was fantastic – we had multiple guests tell us how happy they were that they could actually hear everything – especially during our outside ceremony, complete with a bit of rain.
Tony was so easy to work with – receptive of our ideas, as well as ready to supplement with his own ideas to make our reception even more amazing. We had an awesome monogram that really added to our decor, as well as an amazing first dance – complete with the lyrics displaying during our song. The dance floor was never empty and all of our guests were thrilled with the dance party. We ended the night with a black-light glow stick dance party that couldn’t have been more fun.
Thank you Tony for making our wedding and reception such a complete success!! Highly recommend to all couples who are looking to have a smooth, unique, FUN day.
Kelly & Aaron
Historic 1625 Place, Tacoma, WA
My (now) husband and I were about 7 months into the wedding planning process when we discovered Tony at a close friend’s wedding. Tony was personable and helped the night’s events flow together seamlessly. Needless to say, we left that wedding with a much better idea of what we wanted in a DJ/MC and we made sure to get Tony’s card.
Fast forward to the last few months before our wedding… Tony was absolutely wonderful to work with throughout the whole process. He was detailed, organized, tactful with feedback, ready to give suggestions, etc. When we met with him to go over the script, the conversation felt more like we were three friend’s planning an event together rather than a strictly-business meeting. There were a lot of laughs, but we were able to talk through the majority of script points within the scheduled time.
The events and music turned out exactly as we envisioned and planned they would and that is thanks to Tony for all of the above reasons, plus his flexibility the day of. Thank you again, Tony!!
If you’re looking for a vendor who is easy to work with, but is also an expert on all things weddings, reach out to Tony now!
Amanda & Stephen
Trinity Tree Farm, Issaquah, WA
Tony was absolutely, without a doubt spectacular! Out of all of our vendors we had to choose from, my very favorite decision that we made by far was DJ Tony! From beginning to end and even afterwards, he was so awesome! I’m glad he was so personable and it communication was top notch! He put our wedding day stresses at ease and kept the entertainment at our wedding going the whole night through! I love that Tony isn’t just like any other kind of DJ you would book like ones that have multiple DJs and they just assign you whatever one is available and maybe not even get to actually meet them till day of your wedding, with Tony you actually build a relationship and friendship with him and get to meet with him more than once to make sure everything flows correctly and everyone is on the same page.
Even when our wedding started to die out because of threats of the storm scaring people, Tony kept the music the whole night through and I applaud him for that! Even with the fun newlywed game we played and date night cards he helped put together for us! He was so great! He’s more than just a DJ, he keeps your wedding fun and exciting! I only have good things to say about him and Stephen and I are so grateful that we had him apart of our big day and are so glad we chose him for our DJ! I would highly recommend him to anyone who’s not just looking for just any “dj” but someone personable, fun, and exciting, he goes above and beyond for you and he was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! Thanks times a million Tony! Words can’t explain how great you were! We truly appreciate everything you did for us to make our big day special!!! You truly are an amazing DJ and I would recommend to anyone questioning a DJ to book with Tony to see just how amazing he truly is! Thanks again Tony!!! Best DJ ever!!!!!!!
Jasmine & Delas
The Woodmark Hotel, Kirkland, WA
Tony Schwartz is without a doubt THE BEST vendor selection made during our wedding planning process. From the moment I spoke with Tony my anxiety was eased and I knew I could trust him with our wedding day. When it came to the order of events (details of the ceremony and reception), I had no clue where to begin; after speaking with him and working through the binder he sent us, we had a much better understanding of what we wanted for our wedding. Tony is extremely organized, experienced, full of great ideas, and easy to work with. He was basically our wedding planner LOL. He took the vision we had and brought it to life; the energy of our wedding was phenomenal and the dance floor was PACKED ALL NIGHT. Our family and friends constantly compliment us on how our wedding was the best one they’ve attended; it was because of the work Tony put into it. From the PhotoBooth to the music, he and his employees ROCKED it! Thank you so much, Tony! We can’t wait to find another excuse to book you.
Brianna & Josh
Titlow Lodge, Tacoma, WA
This is going to be long, so if you can’t handle it, here’s the quick and dirty: Tony is absolutely 125% worth every penny and more. You won’t be disappointed unless you end up hiring someone else.
Tony completely made our wedding reception!! From the initial “interview” (if you will) to the personal note we received after the event, Tony exceeded every expectation. The “preparation binder” he sent us seemed a little daunting at first, but a bottle (or two) of wine and a long night of giggles and YouTube later, Tony had a blueprint of what we wanted out of our night. That was literally the only “work” we had to do.
If anything could go wrong at a reception, it did at ours. Family matters cut our attendance in more than half, unfinished wedding cake, 2 no-show wedding party members, uncooked chicken, huge accident on i5 that delayed EVERY person who was supposed to help set up……It was everything you expect from a wedding reception. Tony handled everything in stride: made changes that I’m sure were not simple while making me believe they were simple which relieved so much stress, kept our tiny party on the dance floor all night long, and best of all took the time to interact with one of our guests: a young boy with autism and a deep love for music.
I know our reception wasn’t an easy event to host and had HUGE potential to be an absolute bust. Tony kept it alive and kept everyone celebrating. 2 months later and we’re still getting compliments on the music, the vibe, and how much fun everyone had. I’ve given out all of the business cards I had and continue to give his info to anyone and everyone who needs a DJ.
Lydia & Candis
Within Sodo, Seattle, WA
Tony was the perfect fit as our wedding MC/DJ! Of course he did as one would expect a wedding DJ to do: he brought the beats. However, it was the personal touches and sincere investment in making our event the huge success it turned out to be that made the difference.
From the get go Tony set us up with the ultimate planning guide that got us thinking about the look, feel, and sound of our special day. This guide helped us to focus in on some the details we might have otherwise overlooked. Then Tony took all this information, worked his magic, and produced the BEST playlist. Seriously, the dance floor was packed the entire night. We are so thankful we never had to write a song by song list.
Beyond the planning guide and the playlist, Tony also provided us with a custom monogram for display and wrote us a custom grand entrance script that made us feel like true celebrities on our day.
If you looking for someone who will strive to get to know you as a couple and produce the perfect, unique soundtrack to your wedding, Tony is your guy!
Melissa & Brian
Port Gamble Pavilion, Port Gamble, WA
When talking about our wedding, we are very quick to bring up our DJ. Tony Schwartz was not the first DJ we met with. Others tried to sell us on large packages, insisting that a DJ and an MC were needed. Because our reception venue was a block from our wedding, other DJs tried to up charge us. Tony laughed a bit when we described this.
Tony was all professional, but was about more than business. Tony understands that to a couple, a wedding needs to be more than just money. We went in search for a DJ looking for affordability. While most DJs would mostly talk about what “packages” they offer for different prices; Tony took the time to get to know us so that he could fit his services to what we really wanted. It was quickly evident that Tony has a real passion for what he does. We proceeded to sign him on as our wedding DJ.
After signing, Tony really went so far beyond anything we expected from a DJ. He started by providing us a large binder of ideas. We filled out biographies for participants, selected reception ideas, and provided other information. The binder was just full of a ton of fun ideas, stuff we would have never thought of, such as throwing an autographed football rather than a garter.
Tony’s ideas kept the crowd involved and interacting throughout the evening without being overbearing. Tony was entirely flexible when we wanted to make game-time decisions at our reception. I cannot stress how fluid he made the entire event and how much stress was relieved knowing he was in our corner.
In addition to his friendliness, professionalism and passion, he was also very logistically capable. He had good sound equipment, great song selections, and a good overall setup.
Tony was easily our top vendor and made the event much less stressful than it could have been. His knowledge and assistance make him much more than your standard DJ who simply makes announcements and plays music.
If you are looking for an A+ DJ, Tony Schwartz is your man.
Adrianne & Ricky
Historic 1625 Place, Tacoma, WA
Tony was a fantastic addition to our wedding vendors. From the beginning, he was very responsive and proactive with communication. My husband did all the DJ research, and was impressed by Tony’s passion and professionalism. While on the more expensive side of DJs we found, I believe that Tony is worth it.
Once we had selected Tony, he was on the phone with us, setting up in person meetings that worked around our schedule (we had an out of town wedding, and we live thousands of miles away) and doing whatever he could to make the process easy for us. You can tell that he has years of experience. He presented us with a 90-some page book, filled with ideas and suggestions to make our reception exactly what we wanted. He tweaked everything so that it was in the order we wanted, in the way that we wanted… he really made the process easy.
Lastly, you can tell that Tony takes a lot of pride in what he does. You can find a DJ anywhere that can say, “And now, here’s the wedding party.” Tony had us do some “homework” and provide him with info on our whole wedding party so that he made the whole night very personal. Instead of announcing just any maid of honor, he knew fun facts about MY maid of honor, had the perfect song to intro her, and just made it all very “us.”
These are all MC-type functions… he’s also a KILLER DJ! Again, he had solicited a ton of input from us on what kind of music we liked and disliked, and what our guests would and wouldn’t want to hear… and I remember thinking several times during the night, “Woah! This is an awesome mix of song x and song y! Go Tony!” He really made our night a lot of fun, and we were very glad he was a part of it. We definitely recommend him 🙂
Eleanor & John
The Canal, Seattle, WA
When we first met with Tony, our expectation was to have a nice chat about our event and what we had in mind for our big day, while he would take notes and ask all the important questions, so when he pulled out his laptop and started walking through a PowerPoint presentation, we were a little surprised. By the end of the presentation though, we knew we had to hire him. We couldn’t book him fast enough! It was very clear that he loves what he does and has put a lot of time and effort into making each event memorable, and yet still continually looks for ways to improve. He is super organized and was very responsive to the many questions we asked. We received a binder of paperwork to fill out that asked every question possible, from the walk down the aisle to the big exit and everything in between. He really has thought of everything! We even threw him a couple of curve balls and he delivered in style, including tracking down music from Ecuador to play during the cocktail hour in honor of our honeymoon in the Galapagos. He even asked for bios on all of the people in our wedding party and wrote unique intros for each of them as they were introduced at the reception. Throughout the reception, he totally read the crowd and everyone was raving about the music. I recommended him to a friend getting married later this year, and even though he wasn’t available, he helped her find another DJ to work with. We really can’t say enough great things about the service that Tony provides. He really made the planning process easy!
Nina & Ryan
Salish Lodge, Snoqualmie Ridge, WA
As a former wedding DJ I knew a DJ can make or break a wedding. Tony is the DJ that will make your wedding.
When we met with Tony the first time I knew right away Tony was the guy I wanted for our wedding. From the start he was organized, professional, and had more suggestions than I can count of how to make our wedding different and special. Many people can come up with wedding ideas but Tony was then able to put them on paper and run the ideas perfectly. Once we got to the party portion of the wedding Tony rocked the house and I can say not once was the dance floor empty. Our wedding day ran perfectly smooth and I credit much of that to Tony. We would recommend Tony to run anyone’s event.
Thank you Tony for helping make our wedding day something that was special, unique, and unforgettable.
Jennifer & Patrick
Sodo Park, Seattle, WA
Tony knows weddings. It’s that simple. And he arms you with all of the prework and thinking involved to ensure that you have every last detail ironed out that you need to for the big day. Particularly the detail you won’t think about when it comes to ceremony and reception flow. By doing this, your left feeling happy and at ease without making game time calls on the big day. And well – he’s a darn good DJ, too. Great variety, mixing and tempo management. He never let a song get old, never changed pace too fast. People would move from one favorite tune to the next without missing a beat!
Melissa & Ben
Lord Hill Farms, Snohomish, WA
When my (now) husband and I began the wedding planning process it’s safe to say that we knew very little about planning a reception that could flow and keep guests engaged. I knew from the beginning that I wanted a MC/DJ with plenty of experience that would be able to help us plan a unique reception and Tony definitely fit into that category! Right after we met Tony we knew we wanted to work with him; not only does he know how to keep a dance floor going, but he offers up ideas for all parts of the ceremony and reception. He helped us personalize everything in any way we wanted, from the lighting, to the song choices, to what trivia questions we wanted asked to bring guests up into the buffet line and was very responsive to any questions we had during the entire process. He arrived at our wedding early to set everything up, played songs right on queue during our ceremony, and kept Ben and I up to date throughout the night with what would be coming up next. I don’t think we could have had such an amazing wedding without him and our guests are still telling us what an “awesome party” our wedding was. I would highly recommend Tony to anyone looking for a MC/DJ that will not only get guests out on the dance floor, but help you create a completely personalized, amazing wedding day!
Kati & Eric
The Pickering Barn, Issaquah, WA
We used Tony Schwartz for our February 1, 2014 wedding. We hired him about four months prior to our wedding and from the day we hired him he was an absolute rock star!
He had us fill out a 36 page questionnaire which covered every detail you could ever think of. There wasn’t a detail that Tony didn’t think of. In addition to being our “DJ”, he was also the person that set the timeline for the entire day. We were so stressed out about the timeline prior to meeting with Tony but as soon as he started walking us through it, we immediately felt at ease.
He also went above and beyond the call of duty for us. He took special care in understanding who Eric and I were as well as learning about our family, friends and wedding party. He also held us accountable by calling us and emailing us when we were late providing him with information. He understood how busy we were and made sure that got everything taken care of. By the time our wedding day arrived I felt like Tony knew and understood exactly who we were and what we were looking for!
On the actual wedding day, he was AMAZING. We did a special Seahawks-themed grand entrance and without Tony, it wouldn’t have been anything special. By the time he introduced us he had every single person in the room on their feet, cheering, waving napkins, clapping and stomping their feet. It was the most incredible feeling for us, and an amazing memory for everyone that was there. Throughout the evening Tony socialized with everyone, played AWESOME music that fit the crowd and made sure that Eric and I were always where we needed to be.
I couldn’t be more pleased with Tony’s services. Without him, there is no doubt that our night wouldn’t have turned out as special as it did. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone.
Thanks, Tony!
Kim & Justin
Sodo Park, Seattle, WA
Our choice to use Tony Schwartz was probably the most crucial and best decision we made in the entire wedding planning process. The role of the entertainment at a wedding is SO CRUCIAL to how the guests perceive the party, and Tony was such a great find for us– he exceeded every expectation that we had. He had so many good ideas and suggestions for making our wedding totally unique and exactly what we wanted.
I was the type of bride who had very specific ideas about the tone of the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing. Tony executed on all of these things flawlessly, blending everything together into a totally cohesive and beautiful musical soundtrack to our day.
Tony’s unique mash up style had us all on the floor the entire night. The best part was exchanging some knowing glances with Tony throughout the reception, because he totally made our wedding so incredible and unforgettable, and I think he knew how much I loved it! Our guests are still talking about how it was the most fun they’ve ever had at a wedding– and the credit for that all belongs to Tony.
I would absolutely never even consider hiring another MC/DJ if I had to do it all over again. Tony was the backbone of the party and did such an amazing job. He was so responsive and so wonderful to work with!!
Rachel & Matt
Swiftwater Cellars, Cle Elum, WA
We have Tony to thank for the BEST wedding reception ever!! The dance floor was packed from the second music started to the very end! From our first conversation with Tony to my last minute questions/requests, Tony was so awesome. It’s clear he loves what he does and really cares that your day is all you want it to be and more. He helped us pull off some awesome surprises from a recorded audio message from me (the bride) to the groom to an amazing elevator entrance to the reception that was timed perfectly. He gave honest and helpful feedback as we planned and was very thorough in asking the right questions to make sure he knew exactly what we wanted. As if playing awesome music and keeping the party rocking wasnt enough, Tony was also responsible for our uplighting and gobo which we recieved alot of compliments on. A DJ can make or break a wedding… Tony WILL make your wedding!!! One of our best decisions was going with him and we would highly recommend him to anyone!
Andrea & Bryan
Laurel Creek Manor, Sumner, WA
Okay, I’ll begin by saying, “Hire Tony! You won’t regret it.” Tony’s model is unlike any other DJ I came across: he is with you throughout the planning process and helps create a detailed outline for your wedding day, meticulously designed to your tastes to ensure that your wedding day runs smoothly all night and properly reflects you as a couple. I genuinely appreciated all the thought and detail that went into our planning sessions with Tony, and I was absolutely overjoyed on the day of our wedding with how fantastic Tony was! He’s got a great personality that will mesh well with you, your wedding party, and your family/friends. He offers MC services to keep everything on schedule, and as a DJ, is second to none!
OUR DANCE FLOOR WAS PACKED ALL NIGHT with excellent song after excellent song! I have been to tons of weddings, and I’ve never experienced a music mix and dance floor quite like the one at my wedding – and it is all owed to Tony. Each and every request we had was met, and exceeded every expectation I could have had. He has the uncanny ability to determine which songs are best for which moment, and does all the music mixing live: this is no pre-recorded music list!! Tony is the best there is: do yourself a favor and make your wedding reception one for the record books by hiring Tony Schwartz!