We loved working with Jared and his team! He carried out all of our plans to perfection- all the songs we chose, the timing, our odd requests, he managed to do everything we asked for and more. We also had the photo booth and our guests all said how helpful she was and how fun she made taking photos. We even took a group shot at the bar and without asking she turned around the photo booth camera and lighting and took extra photos- truly amazing and above and beyond. THANK YOU!!!
Nicole C
5/31/2023
Jared was amazing! He had our guests dancing all night. After the wedding, all our guests were raving about our dj and music. I can’t say enough how happy we were with him! Even leading up to the wedding, he provides you an app to fill in your song choices and timing which made it so easy to coordinate everything and answered any questions or concerns we had throughout. We’re so grateful we hired him and I’d recommend him to everyone!
Corey G
Married on 10/01/2022
Jared was absolutely amazing to work with for every aspect of our wedding. Planning was a breeze with him and he took the time to explain his process and style. Super friendly on the phone and in person. Responded quickly to the few questions we had along the way. We liked that he's the person who will be DJing your event which isn't the case with some others in the area. Jared kept the dance floor packed all night long and all our guests had a blast!! We'd 100% book him again for future events in the area. Our other vendors agreed he's the best in the area.
Jake T
5/18/2023
Our wedding overall was absolutely perfect and DJ Gatsby played a tremendous role in making the day what it was. His attention to detail kept everything flowing smoothly. From the ceremony to the reception, everything was flawless. The only complaint we received was that people wished our reception had lasted longer. Jared kept the dance floor packed for the duration of the reception. He also went out of his way to acknowledge those loved ones we have lost each by name. His interactions with us and with the crowd were fantastic. His setup was crisp and complimented our venue and our personalities so well. Very professional, organized, and wonderful to work with. We can not recommend him highly enough!
Lacey L
Married on 7/12/2022
10 out of 10 would party again!! Jared was a BLAST to be around! Making our first dance so special with “Dancing on a Cloud” feature made our guests jaws DROP! He made our reception hopping the second our guests arrived to the moment the doors closed!! We had guests who hadn’t danced in years hop from their seats to join the fun!! So incredibly luck to of booked him! If you need someone to make your event fun, look no further than Gatsby Sound & Lighting!!!
Samantha C
11/11/2022
Jared was perfect for our wedding! I had no concerns or worries at all. The planning app he uses was so easy to navigate and helpful. Things needed to be changed around a little that night due to some unexpected events and he was go with the flow and no one could even tell the difference. Jared was so flexible! I would highly recommend him to anyone!
Taylor B
Married on 6/25/2022
Jared did an amazing job at our wedding! Not only was he helpful and communicative throughout our planning process, he seamlessly blended our two families cultures together at our reception, making it fun for everyone to dance! Highly recommend 🙂
Isabella P
10/25/2022
Jared was a BLAST to be around! Making our first dance so special with “Dancing on a Cloud” feature made our guests jaws DROP! He made our reception hopping the second our guests arrived to the moment the doors closed!! We had guests who hadn’t danced in years hop from their seats to join the fun!! So incredibly luck to of booked him! If you need someone to make your event fun, look no further than Gatsby Sound & Lighting!!!
Samantha G
Married on 10/30/2022
Jared was so amazing to work with! He made everything so simple and effortless. I could not recommend enough. The music selection, lighting, announcements, he captured exactly what we were looking for! I could not recommend him enough!! We selected the photo booth and our guests had an absolute blast with it. Thank you for everything!
Allison S
10/24/2022
Anyone looking for a dj I highly recommend Jared! Very professional, responds to any questions quickly and the app makes it easy to add songs. He made the timeline flow perfectly. Jared is great at reading the crowd and playing music accordingly. Ourselves and our guests really enjoyed being on the dance floor.
Brittany B
Married on 5/29/2022
Jared was awesome! He is so friendly and personable. His music was great the entire night, our guests never left the dance floor. His set up is really modern and the music just rocked all night long. One of the best in NEPA. Thank you Jared!
Haley H
10/13/2022
You guys…when I tell you Jared and his wife were amazing, it really doesn’t do the level of service justice. From our pre-wedding planning to the actual set up and execution, everything was seamless, well organized and looked amazing. The app made it easy to really customize things. The photo booth was fantastic and our guests enjoyed the variety of props and options. The uplighting and actual DJ set up lighting was impressive and leveled up the look. Jared was not only professional but read the room and kept the dance floor going. We are so grateful we chose him to do start to finish music and fun for our big day!!!!
Sarah W
Married on 6/04/2022
Jared did amazing! Helped with timing for down the aisle, and made all the announcements we requested. All of our guests absolutely loved him too! If we ever need a DJ for something again we will be calling him!
Kayla B
10/12/2022
Jared was very easy to work with. He responded very quickly to any questions we had. He kept the music lively and we loved every second. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding DJ. We had many guests tell us he was the best DJ they have ever seen and we couldn't agree more.
Hurdlemanwes
Married on 5/21/2022
We were so nervous about which DJ we chose especially since our wedding guests have such a wide range of interests in music. Jared did not disappoint!!! He took the time to understand the vibe we wanted for our event and helped guide us when we were unsure of certain things. Communication was nothing short of amazing and all of the guests loved the music! Jared was also able to provide uplighting and indoor sparklers which added the extra wow factor to take our wedding to a whole new level. We are forever grateful for Jared as he played such a big part in our event being as fun and memorable as it was. If you are in search of a DJ for your event, look no further!
Erica C
10/06/2022
When I say nothing short of perfect I mean it in every way!! He blew us away with everything that night; to the ceremony, the coattail hour, & the dinner /reception!! The photo booth is a big big hit!! Our first dance was walking on the cloud & it was stunning!!!
Ariel S
Married on 5/07/2022
Incredible!!! Jared kept the party going all night long! From the ceremony to the last song of the reception everything was perfect! He was extremely organized and kept everything on schedule! He is also great with communication! Jared did not miss a beat (pun intended)! We received so many compliments from guest and even other vendors on how great he was!
Amanda W
10/05/2022
Jared and his team did an amazing job, from the ceremony to cocktail hour and our reception! Jared was incredibly responsive and informative. He directed my husband and I and assisted in picking songs when we weren’t sure. I would choose them over and over again and recommend him and his team to anyone looking!
Ali L
Married on 3/25/2022
Jared was absolutely incredible!! Not only was he easy to work with, but our guests absolutely raved about him (and still are). He’s very organized, responds quickly, & knows how to get the crowd on their feet. The app he sends out to answer questions about how our day was going to go & what type of music we wanted was a game changer as well. 10/10 would recommend him to anyone!
Olivia K
9/19/2022
DJ Gatsby was one of the recommended vendors from our wedding venue, and we now know why! We cannot recommend Jared enough!
His app made planning a breeze! We were easily able to choose songs for every aspect of our wedding. You can select must plays, do not plays, etc. It was also very useful for communication regarding schedule. You are able to enter everyone in your party and answer a bunch of questions. Nothing is missed! Outside of the app, Jared is very communicative and quick to respond. He takes his passion very seriously, and wants to ensure you have an amazing wedding.
My husband and I have seen many top EDM DJs and wanted to channel some of that energy for our wedding. We didn’t want someone who was going to play today’s top hits or some wedding Spotify playlist. Jared heard our wants and concerns, and delivered! Once he started, everyone flocked to the dance floor. Even those we didn’t expect to leave their chairs! Jared also trialed a new lighting set up at our wedding and everyone was in aww. Truly we cannot recommend him enough! If you want to have an reception no one will ever forget, BOOK THIS MAN!
Larissa M
Married on 2/12/2022
Working with Dj Gatsby was by far the easiest part of planning our wedding . From the time we biked with him until the day of nothing far from exceptional . I loved how he provided a app so you have options to up load your favorite songs. He played the best music and out guest are still talking about him . We had so much fun in the photo booth not to mention the amazing up lighting he provided . He was amazing at keeping up our time line to the minute . I would highly recommend him to everyone getting married . Thank you so much 😊 Christina D
Christina D
9/19/2022
We are so happy we booked DJ Gatsby for our wedding! He responded quickly, was there for us when we had to postpone, was very professional, and played music that the entire crowd loved! Every guest mentioned how great the music was and how much fun they had because of DJ Gatsby. We highly recommend him to book for your wedding! He was such a kind, genuine, well spoken, fun guy!
Olivia S
Married on 7/25/2020
Jared was the best dj we could have wished for! he was extremely responsive easy going and organized. i was skeptical at first because there are not many videos or photos but FEAR NOT Jareds set up is more then we could have imagined. from the moment of our announcement as mr and mrs to the end of our wedding there was not one moment that dance floor was empty. he had every age out there and kept the party alive all night long i would recommend him to everyone i know having a wedding! 10/10!
Alexandra M
9/12/2022
We had to postpone our wedding due to covid. Jared was extremely understanding about moving our date. Throughout the two year process, he remained quickly responsive and we had multiple meetings that he proactively planned for us.
Jared was friendly and fun to work with. His planning app was quite helpful to customize songs you want to play and do not play, organize the day, and easily find suggested songs when you were struggling. I was also a fan of his white and gray equipment which was clean and professional.
When I first reached out to Jared I explained to him my passion for electronic music, DJ hobby, and that hiring a DJ was something I was nervous about. While Jared was transparent that he doesn't typically play electronic music, he was confident he was the right fit for us. Jared helped make sure there was music for everyone, give us some tips I didn't realize we needed, and when it came to the dance music for the remainder of the night, he sounded great and had all of my friends and family on the dance floor. The experience and vibe with him as a DJ was honestly better than I could have ever imaged. Everyone had such a good time and was singing and dancing all night. I would recommend him to anyone no matter what your music style and would certainly hire him again.
Rachel
Married on 12/04/2021
Jared was the perfect DJ for our wedding! He truly knew how to keep the party going, and our guests were on the dance floor all night long. Besides just being great at the music choices and transitions, Jared did an incredible job at keeping the evening flowing, and never missed an announcement or cue. In our research to find a wedding DJ, we kept finding two types - the one who's incredibly over-the-top and makes themselves the center of attention, and the one who is opposite and clearly uncomfortable speaking into the microphone. Jared is the perfect blend of the two - he has the perfect presence for weddings, being able to pump up the crowd while simultaneously keeping the attention on whatever is happening. Additionally, he is clearly very knowledgeable about his art and technology, as his lighting and sound quality were perfect. We even got to personalize a logo that was projected on the wall! And finally, Jared runs an incredibly professional business. This was immediately shown by how helpful and straight forward his website is, and the rest of the booking and planning process with him was the same. The app he uses for planning the day is absolutely incredible - we were able to pick our music for every single moment of the wedding, add name pronunciations, change the order of events, etc. Oh, and the photobooth was SO much fun too! Jared's wife, Dominique, ran the booth for our wedding, and she was so incredibly nice and helpful. Our guests absolutely loved both the still photos and the GIFs, along with the fact that they got to send them directly to their phones (and I got to see ALL of them). Bottom line, if you want a DJ who keeps your guests dancing, gives you an incredibly customizable experience, and is amazing to work with, hire Gatsby Sound and Lighting!
Kristen D
9/11/2022
Jared was a dream vendor to work with. He was super friendly and kind answering all of our questions when looking for a DJ. Once we booked him, he shared an app with us so that it was super easy to add songs and info about our wedding as we thought of things. About a month out, Jared reached out to set up a meeting to go over our wedding details. He again reached out and confirmed a week out. He was super proactive to make the planning process super easy. He was at our venue and set up well before our cocktail hour. He was super professional the entire wedding and read the vibe of our wedding guests. Everyone loved the music and it was a great time. 10/10 would recommend to friends and family!
Amanda D
Married on 12/12/2021
Awesome music all night long very good at feeling the crowd and playing songs everyone liked!
Madeleine C
9/04/2022
Jared was amazing to work with, he made the process of coordination before the wedding extremely easy with a great pre-planning app.
On the day of he was set up punctually and professionally and knocked it out of the park. He played the exact kind of music we wanted, controlled the flow of the reception perfectly, and took curveballs in stride. His up lighting was also great and made the space. He has our highest recommendation.
Zachary Z
Married on 12/11/2021
Our wedding overall was absolutely perfect and DJ Gatsby played a tremendous role in making the day what it was. His attention to detail kept everything flowing smoothly. From the ceremony to the reception, everything was flawless. The only complaint we received was that people wished our reception had lasted longer. Jared kept the dance floor packed for the duration of the reception. He also went out of his way to acknowledge those loved ones we have lost each by name. His interactions with us and with the crowd were fantastic. His setup was crisp and complimented our venue and our personalities so well. Very professional, organized, and wonderful to work with. We can not recommend him highly enough!
Lacey & Brandon K
7/23/2022
Jess and I would like to publicly thank you for making our wedding so very special. Every nuance that my wife asked for was present during our ceremony, and the reception....people were absolutely blown away! Not only was the low-lying fog effect perfect for our first dance "on a cloud", but your indoor fireworks were an amazing addition....and expertly timed. Your transitions were spot on, and kept the night moving along with precision. You felt the room and added the appropriate dance numbers at the most appropriate times. Your sound system was crystal clear, and even last minute additions were handled flawlessly. Thank you for your professionalism and your demeanor. It is widely appreciated that your DJ can make or break your wedding reception....you made our day perfect. Thank you.
Scott and Jess 11/13/21
Scott C
Married on 11/13/2021
Jared was perfect for our wedding! I had no concerns or worries at all. The planning app he uses was so easy to navigate and helpful. Things needed to be changed around a little that night due to some unexpected events and he was go with the flow and no one could even tell the difference. Jared was so flexible! I would highly recommend him to anyone!
Taylor H
7/22/2022
DJ Gatsby was incredible!! Between the planning process, the wedding day, and even my guests raving … it was a great experience!!
I would recommend entirely and could not be more pleased with how our day turned out!
Chelsea D
Married on 10/16/2021
DJ Gatsby was Awesome!! He was very easy to work with, did exactly what we asked of him. He didn't take over the mic but he made sure he announced everything we needed and when he spoke he spoke very clearly! He really knew how to read the crowd!! We had a lot of guests tell us he was great, even the ones that didn't make it to the dance floor, they were dancing in their seats! Highly Recommended. Tiffany and Scott
Tiffany C
7/11/2022
We hired Gatsby Sound and Lighting for our wedding event in October 2021. Working with Jared was an absolute delight, he was extremely professional, knowledgeable and responsive in all of his communications with us. The day of the wedding, he worked closely with our reception wedding coordinator, photographers and videographer to adhere to proper timelines and to ensure everything ran smoothly. He was able to choose lighting that matched my wife's theme and decors, also setting the perfect mood for the evening. Hiring his services was one of the best decisions we made for our event, because he made everything simple for us. He also was flexible in terms of changes to the timeline coming up and handled specific requests we had that he was unfamiliar with. I really could not recommend DJ Gatsby (Jared) and the services provided by his company more. I will be personally recommending him to anyone I know who I think could benefit from his service for years to come. On a side note, the photo booth was an awesome feature that I would strongly recommend opting for if any kids are around. Everyone had a blast and he helped make our day perfect! Thanks again Jared! - J&J
Jeremy
Married on 10/22/2021
Dj Gatsby was amazing to work with! He had all our friends and family up and dancing. We also did a photo booth and lighting with him as well and both were exceptional. He made the experience super fun, and easy from start to finish!
Bethany G
6/27/2022
This Dj is top notch. Made planning my song list so easy. Very prompt with responses and my guests are RAVING about the fun they had on the dance floor. I highly recommend!
Kasandra R
Married on 10/29/2021
I don’t even know where to start and could not be happier that I chose Jared with Gatsby Sound and Lighting to DJ my wedding. From doing my ceremony music to my spectacular reception entrance with indoor fireworks and the photo booth the day was perfect from start to finish. My guests were up and dancing all night which is exactly what I wanted. He was super receptive and covered many genres of music to accommodate the crowd both old and young. Hands down 10/10 recommend Jared for any special events!
Angela Y
6/12/2022
Do yourself the favor and book them! I promise, you will NOT be disappointed. DJ Gatsby was PERFECT from start to finish, and even went with last minute changes (and by last minute I mean like during dinner I decided I wanted something different and he went with it and it turned out amazing). Also, very highly recommend the photo booth!! That was a huge success and guests loved it! Definitely worth it! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Monika
Married on 10/30/2022
Jared was a phenomenal DJ I would recommend to anyone having a wedding! He did absolutely amazing, many of our guests told us he was the best DJ they have ever had at a wedding and I agree.
Wesley H
6/06/2022
DJ Gatsby aka Jared was awesome! From start to finish! He listened to my husband I regarding how we wanted our special day to go and understand the vibe we were going for. He played all the best music music and kept EVERYONE up dancing from beginning to end! I recieved countless compliments on how great the music was and awesome of a DJ he was. If you are on the fence with picking out a DJ- go with Gatsby Sound and Lighting- you will have the best time!!!
Natalie M
Married on 9/25/2021
DJ Gatsby was incredible to work with! We had so many people tell us know the music was flowing all evening and he did such a wonderful job of engaging our crowd. He was very responsive and excellent with expectations and communications. We could not have had a better day and he was such an important part of that and we would HIGHLY recommend him!
Lindsay G
5/22/2022
My husband and I cannot thank Jared enough for a fantastic evening!!
Everyone LOVED the music and had a great time dancing! The dance floor was filled at all times! I couldn’t imagine having chosen a better DJ because Jared was the best and was a great fit for our special day!!! Any questions we had prior to the wedding he answered quickly and kept in touch throughout our planning process.
I HIGHLY recommend him as a wedding DJ to others!! He knows how to read the room and picks the best songs for your group.
1000/10 😊
Vanessa D
Married on 8/28/2021
Me & my husband picked DJ Gatsby for our wedding in April 2022, he did an amazing job for our wedding and was very responsive throughout our wedding planning! We had some last minute bridal party changes due to covid 19 the night before our wedding and he was really understanding doing last minute changes. He also made our flower girls entire night by playing her favorite song 2x! We already started recommending him for friends & family planning their weddings!
Jamie W
5/18/2022
For real, there is no need to look for another DJ. From the moment you book Jared is there to work with you. He creates a site online where you can see your contract, including all the details of your contract, Where you can pay for your services, even setup a payment plan, Even communicate with Jared on this site, and create your timeline of songs for your entire wedding. From the song you walk down the isle to all the way to what song you want your last dance to be. Jared is an incredible DJ and exceeded our expectations and let me tell you... I set the bar high! Jared read the room and played songs according to what you and your guest enjoyed. Jared, thank you for everything! We are so honored to have met you and your wife. I will only EVER recommend Gatsby Sound & Lighting!
Adrianna
Married on 8/22/2021
Jared was amazing! The planning app made it so easy to organize the music we wanted played at our wedding. Jared was communication and helpful leading up to the wedding. On the day of the wedding, Jared was essential in helping ensure that everything flowed well and he did a great job keeping the crowd engaged and helping us ring in the new year at our NYE wedding.
Kelsey B
1/03/2022
Jared was the perfect DJ! He read the room perfectly when fading songs out when appropriate, music selection, etc. He did an awesome job announcing our bridal party and ensuring that the events of the night transitioned smoothly!
Kelly N
Married on 7/30/2021
Jared was so great to work with with! He listened to what type of music we wanted and he made sure everyone had a great time. He really knows how to work a room. Highly recommend!!
Mary O
11/21/2021
Jared was a wonderful pick to DJ at our wedding! We have 2 calls to discuss specifics before the wedding! He has an app you can use to choose the songs you want to play for different parts. He was very patient with mine and my fiancé’s indecisive-ness! Followed all of our requests! And our dance floor was full all night!! I heard lots of compliments from the guests on our DJ. I would definitely recommend him 🙂
Tori K
Married on 7/17/2021