Weddings are big events that require months of planning and coordination, all for one critical evening that is the biggest night in the life of a couple. When it comes to making sure the event goes smoothly, nothing should ever be left to chance. That includes selecting the right DJ. DJ Maskell is a talented DJ with years of experience in event planning and execution. He also has many years of experience as a Theater Technical Director, so he knows how to work with, and coordinate with, directors and event planners to make sure a production goes smoothly. Most importantly, he knows the golden rule of weddings… “The Bride is Always Right.”
Each wedding is custom-designed to fit the needs of the bride and groom because no two weddings should be exactly alike. Maskell is flexible enough to leave it up to the couple to design their ideal wedding DJ experience. He works closely with his clients to give them exactly what they are looking for. He is able to fit into many styles, from very formal black-tie wedding receptions, to casual dance parties that go late into the night. From Traditional to Unorthodox, Big to Small, Indoors or Outdoors, DJ Maskell can handle them all. He’s also done weddings of different cultures, including Persian, Arabic, and Kurdish. DJ Maskell prides himself in being flexible, adaptable, and quick to learn new styles. From playing all 80s synth pop at an informal reception at a pub to playing Persian music at a formal engagement at a country club, its clear that Maskell can handle a wide range of completely customized wedding receptions.
DJ Maskell’s style is unique compared to other wedding DJs because of his background in nightclubs and big events. He really knows how to get a crowd going and keep everyone dancing throughout the night. Unlike most wedding DJs, Maskell spins on real turntables, has an unbeatable lighting system, a huge and diverse music collection, and has crowd interaction that is second-to-none. DJ Maskell is a born entertainer. You see elements of his upbeat personality, party flare, outgoing nature, and his endless energy in his DJing style, unlike those other boring wedding “deejays” who are boring, stale, and show no character when playing. Thats what sets Maskell apart from other DJs.
Many wedding receptions have an Emcee to keep the party going and to announce key sections of the party. An emcee coordinates the entry of the bridal party, directs the special dances, begins the toast section, ends the dinner section and begins the dancing section, etc. He is the one who keeps the party on-schedule and leads the key sections within the party. With his experience as a radio personality for WXJM combined with his long history of event production, DJ Maskell makes for an excellent emcee.
Being a good DJ/emcee, however, involves more than just a flare for public speaking and entertainment. It takes a lot planning and preparation to make an event like this go smoothly. DJ Maskell works with you and your wedding planner many weeks in advance to plan out every detail of your wedding reception so that everything goes perfectly on the big day. From picking out the songs you want to hear, to planning the timing of all the events within the reception, we plan everything out together well in advance and come up with a solid itinerary. During the actual event, DJ Maskell will coordinate with the photographers, caterers, planners, and family members to ensure that everything is running smoothly. Should something be off-schedule, DJ Maskell is flexible and able to adapt to resolve the problem.
During a wedding, the bride and groom should be able to enjoy themselves without having to worry about running the show. DJ Maskell does everything he can to help that become a reality. When most DJs see something going wrong at a wedding, they just sit there and do their own job because the problem is someone else’s responsibility. Maskell, on the other hand, will try to help out in any way possible to help keep the show running smoothly. From helping the wedding coordinator multitask to putting out a fire, from helping busy caterers serve food to fixing a guest’s camera, DJ Maskell does what it takes to make things run smoothly because “the show must go on!”
Reliability is a big concern among people planning weddings. Everyone has heard horror stories of a contractor who bails out at the last minute or never returns calls, leaving the wedding without essential services. This is a practice that is simply unacceptable, and Maskell does not play any of those games because it is unfair to the client and is just bad business. He relies on his solid reputation to bring in DJ clients, as many of his new clients come from referrals from previous clients. Ditching people on the day of the event is bad for the reputation. When you call DJ Maskell, you’re calling him directly on his own phone which is on and available 24 hours a day. In the rare occasion when the call goes to voicemail, he always returns calls within the same day.
To ensure the show goes on no matter what, Maskell always arranges for a colleague to stand by as a backup DJ for weddings in case an emergency arises. He has never had to use a backup in all his years of DJing, but as a responsible DJ, he still makes arrangements to be prepared for the unexpected. Few other DJs offer this level of protection, giving his clients confidence in their decision to hire him.
If you’re interested seeing what DJ Maskell can do for your wedding, just send him an email, bookings@djmaskell.com.
