Jordan
Wedding: 12/2/11
My husband and I LOVED DJ Fred. He was the easiest decision that we made throughout the whole planning process. DJ Fred went above and beyond our expectations. He was thorough with EVERY detail. He sent us a music list to choose our favorite songs, so that he could get an idea of the kind of music that my husband and I like. Most DJs will play what is popular at the time, but DJ Fred incorporated our favorites. He also made up a "Love Story". He sends the couple a questionnaire that each fills out and complies an amazing story out of each of their answers. Our story was incredible. He did such a great job. Another thing about him is that he does not make the wedding reception about him. Most DJs are very loud and try to be the life of the party. DJ Fred was the complete opposite. He made great introductions and spoke with great elegance. He made the reception about us, not about him.I would DEFINITELY recommend DJ Fred for your wedding reception!
Megan
Wedding: 11/26/11
Working with DJ Fred was a wonderful experience for our wedding reception. He genuinely listened to our requests and playlists. He conducted his work in such a professional matter and played wonderful songs throughout the night. And his introductions are flawless. He is a great person to work with.
Bonnie
Wedding: 11/25/11
From the first time we spoke to Fredrick Hart, we knew he was our guy. My husband and I did most of our wedding planning for our PA wedding in Alaska due to the fact that he is military. Fredrick Hart was there for it all. He worked with our time difference and crazy schedule and was more helpful then my wedding coordinator! When we arrived in PA he came to our house and discussed his background, knowledge, and reccomendations with us before we paid him a dime. Minor hiccups occured throughout the day with the bridal party and such but our Super DJ was unphased. I was not one of those brides who wanted to chose every song to be played. I hired a professional so I figured I would allow him to do his thing. Everything from his announcements to the music selection were absolutley fantastic! His selection of music catered to everyone in attendance and I have been hearing rave reviews about him from every guest! He was worth every penny and then some. To give him a 5 star rating is truly an understatement because he made our wedding reception everything I had dreamed of.
s
Wedding: 11/6/11
DJ Fred was a consumate professional from our very first meeting all the way through the end of our wedding reception. He was accomodating and helpful throughout our special day, even going the extra mile at the last minute to include an additional muscian who required a microphone. DJ Fred had a keen awareness of the room's acoustics and set the mood perfectly with our selection of music. I would reccomend his services.
lfulghum
Wedding: 10/29/11
We all know that music is a big part of a wedding and when my husband and I were looking for a DJ, we didn't hesitate to choose Fredrick Hart. Fred is professional and loves what he does. Our wedding was amazing and there wasn't a sole sitting at the tables when the music started!! Very professional!!
Chris
Wedding: 10/22/11
"If DJ Fred had been playing until 6am, we would have danced until 6am!"This was just one of the many, many compliments we received in having you as our DJ for such an important day in our lives. Your level of professionalism and attention to detail made the experience for us and all our guests one to remember for the ages!. And your passion for helping us select the perfect music was second to none. Thank you so much Fred. You REALLY made our day!All the best-Chris & Fernanda
Janine
Wedding: 10/15/11
DJ Fred did an incredible job at our wedding on 9/23/11 at Knowlton Mansion, in Philadelphia. He was professional from start to finish. We met with three DJs before making our decision. Fred was the only one who came to our home. He asked us about our vision for the evening, sharing his thoughts on effective ways to manage the music and sound at our venue. This was all before we had a signed contract. Our wedding had been planned for outdoors but we ended up with a rainy day. Fred kept people moving with appropriate music. At the beginning of the evening he played music appealing to the older guests; then, he gradually played more contemporary music until we had only current top 40 hits (my request). Fred has an impressive speaking voice and took pains to properly pronounce both our surnames. My last name is particularly difficult, and Fred may have been the first person to ever pronounce it properly in public (including my college graduation!). My husband is Portuguese, and we gave Fred several songs in that language, which he played at a perfect time. All our Portuguese relatives jumped up to dance.Fred is a classy DJ, but he's also a classy person. He's extremely professional, but he'll also show your guests an awesome time. I married at an older age (40), but if you're a young bride and want to find a DJ both you and your parents will like, I highly recommend Fred. And if you're an "older" person like me, you'll like dealing with someone you know will show up on time, dress neatly, learn your parents' names and treat them accordingly, etc. I never worried about anything having to do with Fred. I called him from time to time with questions about the venue--many things not having to do with music but about food, the order of the ceremony, etc.--and he always responded respectfully and quickly. I highly recommend DJ Fred!
shanflan1
Wedding: 9/17/11
DJ Fred was wonderful!! Classy, professional, enthusiastic, and skilled. ALL of our quests have told us how much they truly enjoyed our wedding! We had a number of our guests tell us how wonderful they thought the dinner music was. And our reception spoke for itself - a perfect mix of "classics" and more modern dance songs had all but a handful of our guests on the dance floor! Thank you DJ Fred for a wonderful and memorable wedding reception!
Maezy123
Wedding: 8/20/11
From the first second we met Fred at our lengthy consultation, we knew he was different than "the rest". When we talked with him, we really felt like he was listening to our needs and visions for our wedding day. His dedication to his profession can't be topped. He takes an amazing amount of pride in his work, and it really showed at our wedding. The whole process was easy and comfortable. We always felt like we were in good hands and that our stresses over wedding planning could be directed elsewhere. He was quick to get back to us, whenever we contacted him, and he made us feel like his top priority despite having many other costumers. Fred will give you the flexibility to either plan your big day in its entirety or rely solely on his expertise. We did a mix of both, and we're truly happy with the results. Our venue was a unique two room set up reception with an outdoor ceremony. He never faltered, and was able to get people on the dance floor despite having a very unique floorplan. Many of our guests commented on his fun, easy going nature. Upon coming home from our honeymoon, we had an amazing surprise awaiting us. He had taken a 1 hour+ video of our ceremony and dance floor action. Not having a videographer, it was an extremely thoughtful act. We would highly recommend his services if you are looking for someone who will treat your wedding as if it were his own. He made an amazing effort to direct attention away from him, and place the focus on the bride and groom. So if you are looking to pay extra for cheesy party favors and a DJ that "steals" the spotlight then this is not your guy. Fred is professional in everyway. We couldn't have been happier to work with him. He captured our vision and truly made our wedding a day we will never forget. Thanks, Fred! ~ Brie Anna & Matt
Julia
Wedding: 7/30/11
I recently had the pleasure of working with DJ Fred because we hired him as a wedding DJ. Like you, I was a bride searching for the perfect DJ to provide services for my perfect day. I read through what felt like a ton of comments, and DJ Fred was the stand out because adjectives like: classy, professional, responsive kept repeating…for good reason. My initial correspondence with DJ Fred was very pleasant because he took the time to talk and LISTEN. He was beyond personable and charismatic, and before I knew it, we had already spent an hour chatting. All of our future interactions were like this. No request was every too small or too big. I was his “queen” for the day! So besides all of the above accolades, let me tell you how our wedding day went... FLAWLESSLY! After over a year of planning, everything rushes at once and you are now a part of a whirlwind that is your wedding day. There were times that I tried to step back and appreciate the moment, but it’s difficult to take everything in. So with everything going on around me and my new hubby, there were two things that I am forever grateful that DJ Fred provide to me: Piece of mind and a fabulous time! DJ Fred is based out of Philadelphia, which was almost 3 hours away and in a completely different state then my wedding venue- I was truly worried that I would have to settle for a local Delaware DJ(not the best selection). However DJ Fred, made the trip, was punctual and immediately set up for our outside ceremony and inside reception. He provided all state of the art equipment, i.e. cordless mics, lighting systems. It was such a relief to have that much trust in a vendor, he beyond delivered! Also DJ Fred is a wedding DJ only---note to other brides, this is a must in a DJ. You do not want someone who does this on the side or at similar kinds of events, because weddings are beast of their own. There is a certain finesse and amount of class needed for such a special event. I found DJ Fred to look the part too (very clean cut and professional), since we were having the wedding at our families country club. ALL of our quests have been talking about how “fun” our wedding was…not the food, not the flowers, not the favors, not the placement cards. The wedding held the same strong momentum throughout its duration, truly because of the music selection, which got everyone on the dance floor- oldies my grandmom loved and fresh current music I listen to now. I guess what I loved the most was how natural the night flowed- there were no forced games or tacky dances, it was just good music for good times. The first thing my mom said to me once we returned from our honeymoon and were reminiscing about the day, was how fabulous DJ Fred was and how much our family had fun dancing. My friends are all requesting his name. I can truly say with 110% confidence, DJ Fred made my wedding day what it was- a moment in time that I, with my husband, family and friends, will forever remember as one of the happiest and entertaining days of my life!
brettmaguire
Wedding: 7/23/11
We couldn't have been happier with DJ Fred's DJ services. He was professional, classy, responsive, and detail oriented throughout the process. He gained our confidenmuce from the first meeting. From that point on, he was receptive to all questions and changes. Our guests loved his music and the elegance he added to our event. It's amazing one person was able to do so much. Thank you for everything, Fred!
jennifer
Wedding: 7/9/11
DJ Fred is professional, experienced and classy! After our first meeting with him we knew that the stress of making the most important decision for our reception was done! He accommodated all of our requests, even the last minute changes, with a smile on his face. We gave him a list of about 25 songs and told him to fill in the gaps keeping within the genres/artists we selected and the songs he chose were perfect! We were so impressed with the lights that he set up which really enhanced the room. All of our guests commented on how great the music was and were so surprised by how discreet he was in packing the dance floor. DJ Fred gets the job done by playing music, which is why he is worth every penny, by far the best investment we made.
zstardust
Wedding: 6/4/11
Wedding DJ's have a bad reputation primarily because of wedding DJ's. Fred Hart is a refreshing exception. We can't recommend his services enough. He really was worth every penny! Every remark to us and our friends concerning the reception were variations of "I can't believe how much fun we had." Given the quality of our reception, his price was outrageously low! If you want a professional wedding DJ for your wedding, you cannot do better.
nicole
Wedding: 5/28/11
Dj Fred is absolutely phenomenal. As a bride it is difficult to juggle all the different decisions that need to be made, you have to prioritize. If I have one piece of advise it is that your DJ needs to be one of your priorities. No one will remember your table clothes or your flowers. They remember their experience and the DJ sets the entire feel of your night. DJ Fred made our wedding AMAZING. He somehow lead the night without being an intrusive part of it. EVERY song we asked for was played and from our short list of requests he somehow discovered all our favorite songs without being told. My only complaint is that I love every song and couldn't sit because I had to dance! He had everyone on the dance floor by sheer music genius instead of calling people out. His timing was perfect and made my job as a bride stress free. After a lot of money spent on the wedding my husband and I realized something... value exceeds cost...what you get for what you spend is something to noticeI would have paid more than we did for DJ Fred.his value exceeds the cost ten fold
Ta.Lannie
Wedding: 12/17/10
I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Frederick Hart Entertainment (DJ Fred). I had a very short window of planning time for my wedding, and wanted it to be as perfect as I always imagined. Fred's professionalism and charm won me over from the start, andI am so grateful that he was available! I spent several hours on the phone with Fred through the planning process, sorting out how the night should flow, what type of music I wanted, when things should happen, etc. Fred would even give ME a call to follow up with how I was doing and to ask if there was anything else I'd thought of that he could do. Fred set the mood just right throughout our whole night. His charm took over the room. Cocktail hour and the beginning of the reception were classy and elegant. Then, when it was time to celebrate, my biggest request was to keep the dance floor packed, and that's exactly what he did. When our magical night had come to an end...I had one word...PERFECTION.After returning from my honeymoom, I am still receiving compliments as to how much fun was had at my wedding by all. Well worth the expense! Thank you, Fred, for being so great at what you do!
dkoser
Wedding: 11/20/10
We were blown away by a DJ Fred wedding several years ago and knew someday that he would do ours. Our big day arrived this past Saturday and he far and away exceeded our heightened expectations. First, let us say that DJ Fred traveled over 100 miles to our event at The Hotel Hershey in Hershey, PA. That effort, in and of itself, made us feel pretty special. Once there, he worked our cocktail hour and reception to perfection. Each and every single name was pronounced flawlessly when announcing the bridal party and he nailed our entrance, which we wanted to occur simultaneously with a specific point in a song. Our dance floor was packed the entire night.If you are looking for a run-of-the-mill DJ that seeks the limelight with cheesy props and other gimmicks, then DJ Fred is not for you. If you are looking for a DJ that exudes professionalism through his demeanor and presence and measures his success based on how well he exceeds your expectations, then DJ Fred is for you. We would highly recommend DJ Fred and could not have imagined our event without him!
laurzipan
Wedding: 11/13/10
Where do i begin? i'm sorry the ratings stars only go as high as 5, because i would double that in a heartbeat.The first time i talked to Fred on the phone, we chatted for 2 hours about music, weddings, and lots of other stuff. Fred is one of the most charming and personable men i've ever met, and during our first phone call he made me feel like i was the most important person on earth, which of course impressed me. after that, Fred wanted to meet us in person, so he took the time (and paid that stupid toll) to drive over the bridge from Jersey to spend time with us in our home. Again, SUPER IMPRESSED. i don't know how many other weddings Fred was booking at that particular time, but he made us feel like ours was the only one that mattered to him. And once the time came for us to sit down and hash out the details, Fred made the time to call me on MY schedule and make sure that everything was covered right down to the order of the attendants' entrances and the pronounciation of everyone's names (this was another thing that knocked my socks off... Fred pronounced EVERYONE'S names correctly, including a bridesmaid with a Hebrew name and a French best man!).The day of the wedding, when i was at my most frazzled and there were a zillion things going on, Fred came over to us and just said "...Smile. Everything is perfect." and i totally believed him, because he made sure that everything WAS perfect. he even showed up super early (even before me!) to get set up and make sure that the sound and his setups were exactly the way they should be. At the start of the reception, Fred broke the ice without being obnoxious... he came up with a fun, creative way to get everyone to claim a centerpiece, and the laughter and applause started immediately... at that point, i breathed yet another Fred Hart-sponsored sigh of relief. The music throughout the day was perfectly timed, not too loud, and EXACTLY what we all wanted to hear. Fred played a great mix of fun rock songs from the 60s and 70s, lovely slow songs that EVERYONE danced to, and every single song that i had requested in the weeks leading up to the big day.Fred, i hope you read this, because i can't thank you enough for making my wedding day better than i could have ever planned for. Your sincerity, professionalism, kindness (and calmness), and pure sense of joy were awesome. You made me feel at ease and it was because i was so relaxed that i was really able to have a great time and not worry about anything. You told me you had it covered, and you did not disappoint. I will be recommending you again and again to my friends, family, strangers on the street, cats, dogs, sheep, and anyone else who will take the time to listen to me sing your praises.Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are a ROCK STAR.
KeriAnn
Wedding: 10/10/10
We could not have asked for a better DJ than Fred. He was professional and elegant, his equipment was set up neatly, he was extremely accommodating, played all of our requests, and was able to adjust flawlessly to a few last minute changes. Fred also has an incredible presence as an emcee, and his voice is amazing. Fred was one of the only DJ's I spoke with that didn't try to make me choose music based on what they had available, or what they thought would "work". Fred's motto was "it's your wedding" and he made our wedding amazing. He was able to download a few hard to find songs, and his beat-mixing techniques made songs flow together seamlessly so the dance floor didn't stop for a minute! Even when we asked him to change the father/daughter song with literally a minute's notice, he was able to download the song and switch it in with out missing a beat. We also opted to do the "Love Story" offering in which Fred tells the bride and groom's personal story of how they met, fell in love, and eventually got married. Our guests are still raving about it. It was funny, sentimental, and really made our wedding reception so much more personal and tailored. I would highly recommend it for those considering the option.Overall, we are thrilled with Fred's work and would recommend him to anyone who wants their wedding to be a classy, memorable event.
GirlWithARing
Wedding: 9/5/10
Hiring DJ Fred was one of our single best wedding decisions. We were on a budget, so the price was a huge splurge, but we are so glad we decided to invest in a talented DJ. Unlike flowers or decorations, the DJ can make or break a wedding, and DJ Fred made our evening incredible from start to finish. Where to begin? Our ceremony music was perfect. The introductions of family/bridal party and the toasts were flawlessly executed. Although Fred had a ton of long foreign names to pronounce, he didn’t make a single mistake. He guided us and our guests through the event, making everyone feel welcome and setting the mood for an amazing night. As we moved from room to room for introductions, dinner, dancing, etc, Fred had equipment ready in each one, which was key to the smooth flow of the evening. We come from two different cultures and religions, resulting in a unique mix of guests at the wedding. Fred was not fazed by this challenge, moving seamlessly from greeting my parents and their friends in Russian to presiding over the hora. Our guests did have one thing in common: they were not big dancers. But somehow, Fred knew just what to play to get everyone on the dance floor.Our favorite moments from the wedding were all facilitated by DJ Fred: walking down the aisle to the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, hoisted up in the air during the hora, dancing with our friends and family…we could go on for a while. We truly could not be happier with Fred’s performance.
KCSullivan
Wedding: 8/7/10
I would totally recommend DJ Fred. Although he is more expensive than most DJ's, the price matches his talent. A handful of people at my wedding commented on how good he was. More specifically people were impressed with his professionalism and his announcing voice. He came to the reception well prepared. He knew how to pronounce everyone's name and knew the correct sequence of events. He could read the crowd and therefore knew when it was appropriate to play fast songs vs. slow songs, new songs vs. older songs, etc. We are so glad that we went with him!