The Block Party

We absolutely loved working with Derek. He took time to comb through our long list of more obscure song requests and absolutely delivered. His knowledge of music is broad, and his ability to read a room is excellent. He came prepared for the known and the unknown. For instance, after an emotional speech from the father of the groom referencing a beloved childhood song, Derek used his prowess as a DJ to jump straight into that song as the dinner started. Derek took time before and during the event to check in with us and our coordinator regarding less nailed-down details. In short, Derek was a vital part of our wedding, helping to set the perfect level of ambiance for different portions of our night.

When we filled out our questionnaire for Derek, we described the music we wanted as “hot jams.” Derek knew exactly what we meant! We didn’t want cheesy wedding music, but a mix of fun throw backs from the 90s/early 00s and current hits. I actually cannot believe how packed it stayed throughout the whole night! We have gotten so many comments from our guests about how fun the wedding was and how great the music was. Derek was instrumental in helping us throw the best wedding!

Simply put, there is no better option out there for a wedding DJ. Derek does such an amazing job at making sure your vibe is translated onto the dance floor. He's a true master of the craft of DJing and that is coming from a fellow DJ that tours for a living (so you know I'm going to be picky). Beyond the music, he's an incredible MC and orchestrator and makes sure the night flows as smoothly as possible. From the day we booked him, he was always available to answer any questions/assist with anything we needed for our big day. Don't hesitate, make sure you hire The Block Party for your big day!

If we could give Derek 10 stars we would! He was the first vendor we booked and we were so happy he was available and agreed to travel in! Over the course of wedding planning, he was there to answer any questions and help us plan our day to allow us to soak in special moments and be with all of our guests. Then on our wedding day, I really can't say enough positive things. He made us feel so loved and supported. The dance floor and music was very important to us and Derek executed the vision perfectly, playing music for all ages. We can't recommend him enough, wish we could hear him play every weekend.

The Block Party exceeded our expectations like we couldn’t believe. Derek is amazing… from jumping in to running a rehearsal, setting up a brand new space, and mixing tunes! Thank you Derek for your expertise, warmth, and skill! 10/10 would recommend!

My husband Brennan and I are so happy that we chose Derek (The Block Party) as our DJ. Our ceremony ran seamlessly and he instantly made guests feel welcome. Multiple of guests kept asking us if he was one of our good friends-he makes your wedding feel personal-and that he genuinely cares about you as a couple! From the moment we booked him, Derek has been so easygoing and made this process as smooth as possible.

We chose our wedding date around Derek’s availability because it was that important to us that he DJ our wedding. Having attended a wedding he DJ’d back in 2018, he was a non-negotiable vendor. We knew his style - he wasn’t just going to turn on a generic playlist for the day. Derek knows how to read the crowd and select songs based on how they’re acting. During the planning process he offered suggestions for first dance songs when we were stuck, and helped us develop a timeline that worked for us and our style. Then, he absolutely, positively killed it on the day of our wedding. We had developed a nine-hour Spotify playlist as “inspiration” ranging from club music, to 2000s emo, to country, to showtunes. He masterfully wove each of those very different genres into our night and into the memories of our guests. Derek is so talented and we are so lucky that he was part of our special day. It is truly a night we will never forget. We highly recommend Derek!

Derek is an incredibly professional and fun DJ. He really knows how to throw a party and we got countless compliments from our guests for how great of a job he did. Not only did Derek make sure our reception was the house party vibe we were looking for, but he also did a fantastic job putting together the music for our ceremony, grand entrance, and dinner. He did an absolutely beautiful job of bringing in the right amount of lighting to highlight the beauty of our space. An unexpected bonus was having Derek show up to our rehearsal. He stepped in to help get us organized when we were lacking some guidance from the venue’s staff. He truly saved the day and our ceremony would have been a total cluster without his expertise and willingness to go above and beyond. Forever grateful for everything Derek did to make our entire wedding weekend absolutely wonderful.