Catherine & Don
: Chalet on Hudson, Cold Spring NY, Hudson Valley
Summary
- Couple
- Catherine & Don
- 5/5
- "We discussed a multitude of genreâs, artists, [DJ Lou], personal interests and passions. There was natural, free-flowing conversation as if we had not only be acquainted, but had been friends. Star Wars. Harry Potter. Game of Thrones, and so much more. The Force Is Strong With Him."
- Venue
- : Chalet on Hudson
- Location
- Cold Spring NY, Hudson Valley
- Role
- DJ, MC, Sound Engineer (solo operator)
The Review
âBefore I rave about Lou, allow me to provide a quick backstory of the âHiring a DJ for your wedding Processâ. Lou was the second DJ that me and my wife, Catherine, had met, and to say the least I was tense. The week prior, we had driven to Yorktown for our first meet and greet with any DJ, and it literally began with the gentleman knocking and spilling my coffee all over me before we even shook hands đđđ. I laugh about this now, but I was not happy at the time, haha!
So back to feeling tenseâŚWas Lou going to spill coffee on me? I thought to myselfđ Well that anxiety lasted for a few minutes, but quickly dissipated once the three of us began discussing our collective vision of how we wanted to structure the day, music wise. Cat & I had no idea what to ask or where to begin, but Lou clearly and concisely explained in detail, the pace of the day, potential scenarios for any impromptu changes or unforeseen events (weather), and provided us with assurances that he delivered on above and beyond. We discussed a multitude of genreâs, artists, [DJ Lou], personal interests and passions. There was natural, free-flowing conversation as if we had not only be acquainted, but had been friends. Star Wars. Harry Potter. Game of Thrones, and so much more, but nuff said. Lou was Our DJ !
Picking out the artists was the easy part, and with some time and co-listening, picking out âMy Best Friendâ by Tim McGraw for our first dance was just as seamless.
However, determining the song that most accurately represented my relationship with my mom presented as a challenge. Ultimately after having changed my mind on the first choice, I again changed my mind several days prior to the wedding for a second time! Talk about indecisiveness! Credit to my brother for reminding me that we used to sing âThe Perfect Fanâ by the Backstreet Boys to her, because it was like a lightbulb went off and I immediately contacted Lou via email. He responded immediately and confirmed the change was made, all while assuring me that there was still time to make final adjustments and changes. Consummate professional!
Now, I mentioned picking out the artists and songs was the easy partâŚLou did the heavy lifting. From being micâed up, overseeing the audio for our ceremony, coordinating with our photographer by making announcements regarding a special requested âTable Photo Shootâ prior to family and friends heading to the buffet, to creating an awesome and magical energy throughout our reception while remaining committed to mine and Catherineâs vision, there was not a single moment where we werenât utterly swept up in the moment. We were in utter BLISS!
Thank you Lou. Thank you for your CREATIVITY, AUTHENTICITY, and PASSION. Weâve enjoyed the conversations regarding your journey to grow [DJ Lou] into what it is today, and what your vision is for the future. Thank you for your timeliness, accessibility with communication, professionalism, and fan-fare banter. We loved every moment of it, and every moment of our wedding day!
If youâre looking for a DJ to create an atmosphere that youâll remember forever and guests will rave about (guests made it a point to mention how great it was to be able to talk to one another at tables without having to scream), look no further than Lou!
The Force Is Strong With Him.â
The Professionals
- DJ
- DJ Lou Paris
- Venue
- : Chalet on Hudson
Playlists
Cocktail & Dinner
Fontella Bass - Rescue Me
Tracy Chapman - Fast Car
Oasis - Wonderwall
The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
Fontella Bass - Rescue Me
Tracy Chapman - Fast Car
Oasis - Wonderwall
Dance
Ed Sheeran - Galway Girl
Shakira f/ Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
Naughty By Nature - Hip Hop Hooray
Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
Ed Sheeran - Galway Girl
Shakira f/ Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
Naughty By Nature - Hip Hop Hooray
Video
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â Amber & Rich"From our first phone call to the moment the wedding ended DJ Lou was professional, unbelievably helpful, and talented."
â Nicolette & Matt"If you have a big heart for music and want it to be the backbone of any great party while having one of the most professional guys out there - Lou is 100% your guy"
â Kate & Matteo"Leading up to our wedding Lou was so responsive and went above & beyond to guide us through the planning process. Our day would not have been half as perfect as it was without him!"
â Tracey & Alex