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Jeff,

We just wanted to thank you so much for all of the time and effort you put in to creating the best wedding that Ryan and I and our extended family have ever been to! You made the entire wedding absolutely perfect!!!!.

The wedding planning started one year in advance and Jeff was totally there with us the whole way. He met with us in the beginning and discussed not only music details, he discussed the atmosphere we wanted to create, the types of people coming to the wedding, and he truly wanted to get to know us as a couple and as individuals. He gave us advice on everything from photography, to rentals, to tips on how to plan a wedding. Jeff is so relaxed, and professional that he truly makes a stressful bride feel much more at ease.

A few weeks before the wedding he sat with us and went over everything…from ceremony details all the way to the end of the evening. He gave us a detailed timeline of what to expect and incorporated all of our ideas for the reception.

The night of the wedding came and he was there (in matching wedding colours I might add) with so much energy, organization and enthusiasm. He was our MC (which was the best decision we could have made) and he truly made the wedding incredible. He flowed so smoothly from each event and kept in touch with us the whole night.

He started by introducing all the wedding party with an anecdote for each person that he helped us modify, then we moved onto games before and after dinner which proceeded into such a great party. We could not have accomplished having such a fun wedding without you. One of my favourite games was the newlywed game and of course the awesome survivor game which involves all the people at the wedding whether they are shy or outgoing. They were both such big hits with everyone old and young alike.

The music was fantastic …it was like he knew instinctively what everyone wanted to hear! From the first song to the last song the dance floor was never empty. We even had our 85 year old grandmother and 2 year old cousin dancing until midnight. Everyone that was at our wedding (90 people) at some point in the night came up and said that this was the best wedding they have ever been to. It was incredible and he truly made our wedding the best day of our lives!!!

Jeff, thank you so much you truly fulfilled our dreams of the best wedding ever. I hope to keep in touch with you and see you at more events!!!

Jeff Hay, aka DJ Haymaker

There is a reason why Jeff is booked all year. He’s an amazing person to work with and had helped make our wedding reception a giant success, he will do the same with yours. THANK YOU JEFF!

Months before the wedding we met with Jeff several times, my wife and I were getting overwhelmed with the whole planning, staging, and execution of the wedding. Jeff offered his help right from the start. His wealth of wedding knowledge and experience made it much easier for us. Jeff listened to what we wanted, suggested a few ideas of his own, and molded our vision into a night of experience that no one will EVER forget.

Our wedding had a very diverse group. Young, old, religious, not. To be honest, we expected a drop of attendance after the dinner, however, because of the games and entertainment, the people we expected to go stayed much longer. It was awesome. My brother in law MC’d the wedding, and Jeff was the perfect support and co-host. Jeff started everyone interacting with some games to break the ice… like the newlywed game and survivor. He has props and know’s how to use them… His selection in music was awesome, there wasn’t a time where the dance floor was empty, he played off the crowd, took requests, he had a little something for everyone.

Thanks again Jeff. You made our night into something everyone will not forget. It has been almost 3 months later, we still get phone calls from friends and family saying it was ‘the best wedding ever! ‘and how much of a great time they had, and we did too!

From the Mother of the Bride…

Jeff was a constant support to us in the planning of our wedding. We were reluctant to believe that he was there to help us organize our entire day, but he kept reassuring us he was there to help with much more than just the musical portion. He was always available with phone contact and he constantly encouraged us to make use of his experience and expertise.

The wedding was phenomenal. We had a wide variety of ages and interests at the reception, but Jeff’s games made everyone feel involved and entertained. He orchestrated the introduction of the head table for the master of ceremonies and his format set the tone of humor for the night. His game Survivor really got the tables interacting with each other as they competed to fulfill his challenges.

By the time the dance started, everyone was fully prepared to have a great time. The ice was clearly broken and Jeff’s medley of hats that were used in the games and dancing. The hats were a constant source of entertainment as people kept passing them around throughout the night. Even families with small children who had to leave early didn’t feel gyped because they had so much fun while they were there.

As the parent who sponsored the wedding, I felt totally supported at all times. Jeff was constantly surveying the crowd and making judgements and adjustments about what was the best thing to do at the best time. Everything he did was coordinated with the family, the caterer, the wedding party and the MC. No one was anxious or in doubt about what to do when and because he was so in charge we could all de-stress and just have a good time.

I would highly recommend him–he is not just a DJ. He’s a performer, an organizer, a supporter and energizer that will make your event one to remember for each and every guest that attends. Do not hesitate to hire him. He is truly the best. Thanks Jeff!!!

Thanks to DJ Haymaker, our wedding was a huge success.

Not only did Jeff provide assistance and offer so many great ideas at the beginning stages of the planning, he also offered his support all the way until the Big Day! He is not just a a fantastic DJ, he helped with planning, decorations, themes, Event Timeline, and even offered advice and suggestions on how to make the whole process a little less stressful. He combined our ‘unique’ and personalized ideas with his own extensive knowledge of Wedding do’s and Don’ts, to provide us with a once in a lifetime memory to share with our family & friends.

People had commented as they were partying late into the night (and early morning) what a blast they were having! The music, as diverse as we had requested, was a focal point for us, and Jeff managed to incorporate everyones tastes as well as our own ‘interesting’ musical requests and make our Reception the best (censored) party that they had EVER been to. The games were fun and hilarious, and got every single person involved, smiling and having a fantastic time. From our tear-jerking first dance, to the crazy games that our guests played, the funky hats my son and everyone else wore all night, and finally to our hardcore, guitar solo-ing 9 year-old daughter, Jeff kept the party rocking all night long!

The comment I remember most clearly is “So who’s getting married next?” lol…as if anyone could top our Wedding/Reception!

Thanks again for being a source of support & information, for listening to our needs and wants and helping us mesh it all together, for checking in on me (The Bride) throughout long months, and the day and night of the Wedding, and for being an overall, hands down the most super-fantastic DJ / MC ever!

A day and night we will NEVER forget! Thanks Jeff!

BEST DJ EVER!!!!!!

Our dream wedding at Summerhill was an amazing event. Jeff not only played the best music that everyone loved, but he was the best ever MC. Our guests had two things to say about the wedding.

The food was wonderful and
Your DJ is awesome.

The night went off without a hitch and mostly because of Jeff’s experience and organization. Our Guests were so excited to start dancing that in our first dance we got pushed off the dance floor because there was no more room left. Absolutely everyone danced that night. Old and Young. Jeff is so friendly and absolutely wonderful to work with. He made it his job to get to know us so that our wedding was uniquely tailored for us. My husband who is an audiophile commented that Jeff’s equipment was of very high fidelity. I would agree!!

Thank you for making our wedding a memory of a lifetime.

Andrea, Jonathan and Baby William

We had an amazing reception. From the appetizers being served while big band music played, to our entrance with the Black Eyed Peas and the the music during our receiving line. Jeff set the mood of the evening and kept us in good spirits.

The week prior to the wedding Jeff took the time to meet with us and find out what we truly wanted from our reception. We told him we wanted to have a fun party with good music and a light atmosphere. Jeff managed to keep the party going and even during dinner. We loved the “Newlywed Game” and the game to get our teams into dinner service. After dinner they played the survivor game and it really brought the guests together. Tables that were next to each other but didn’t know one another were laughing and talking. The hats during the dancing were great.

I would recommend DJ Haymaker to any event. He is amazing.

Jeff… WOOOOOOOOHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOO! I think that about covers how we felt about Sunday night! From the beginning of the ceremony to the end of the reception it was ABSOLUTELY perfect 🙂 Thank you for all your help in putting our wedding together!!

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Lyndsay and I are from the lower mainland but spent a year planning our destination wedding in the Okanagan. We knew we wanted to have an amazing party, especially since most of our guests were coming from out of town, and we needed to find a kickass DJ who would make this party happen. We first found out about Jeff though a local DJ in Vancouver who said that if we were looking for the best of the best in the Okanagan, Jeff Hay was the guy. After browsing his website and reading all the feedback from clients, it was pretty apparent that Jeff had the reputation of a saint! When we found out Jeff was available for our wedding date, we booked him right away without hesitation.

Jeff made a huge contribution to our wedding planning in the months leading up to the big day. Numerous phone calls, emails and a meeting over coffee was just the beginning. When we first booked Jeff to be our DJ, we thought he would be just that… a DJ! However, we soon came to realize that he was SO MUCH MORE. Not only did he come up with many suggestions for the actual wedding day, he recommended florists to us, he helped us find a limo company and a marriage commissioner. He also spent a great deal of time helping us edit songs and music to be used in our big day. We liked Jeff so much that we soon decided it was not enough to just have him play DJ at our reception….so he soon became our MC as well as the sound man for our outdoor ceremony.

Our actual wedding day was amazing, thanks in large part to Jeff! When we walked into the reception, Jeff immediately had everything under control and we did not have to worry about a thing! The party atmosphere was well under way from the beginning, thanks in large part to Jeff’s awesome games. The dinner quiz, newlyweds game, and Survivor, had us and our guests in hysterics. It was amazing what some our guests would do in order to be crowned the sole survivor!

Once Jeff’s tickle trunk of hats and wigs made their appearance and the dancing was underway, it was clear that the party was still going strong. Friends and relative that don’t usually dance were cutting a rug on the dance floor, loosening their ties and walking around in some of Jeff’s crazy hats! Jeff played all the hits, including all of our requests. Our biggest disappointment was when the clock struck twelve and the reception was over. Nobody wanted to leave, not even Jeff! Sensing this, Jeff somehow managed to get permission to keep the party going for another hour, which absolutely made our night and the night of our guests.

At the end of the night, the comments I heard from our guests included: “Is the DJ a friend of yours?”, “Where did you find that guy?”, “Your DJ was FANTASTIC!”, “Will your DJ travel to the lower mainland?” and “That was the best wedding ever!”

Thank you for such an amazing night Jeff! We could not have done it without you. Don’t hesitate to book Jeff for your next event… and invite us to it!

Nicole and Lyndsay

From the Mother of the Groom

Dear Jeff,

I just wanted to send you a quick note to thank you for making my Son, Robin and Daughter-in law, Lynsey’s wedding perfect. You made the difference between a nice wedding and the wedding that everyone is still talking about.
Having you as the M.C. for the evening was great. You took care of absolutely everything and made sure all went smoothly. I loved all the games throughout the evening, especially the flag game and the musical chairs/Survivor game. I still smile every time I picture the wedding party coming into the reception. It was like announcing the MVP’s for the top ranking Football team.

I would definitely recommend you to anyone who wants to put together any social event. You are able to read people like no other. Thank you for making his event the talk of our families and friends. Every part of the night fit with the bride and groom so perfectly. It was like you had been friends of our families for years. You take the time to make sure the event is exactly what is needed and was enjoyed by all. Can’t wait to see you at the next social event!

Thanks again,
Judy

Jeff Hay is a wedding/party genius who is worth his weight in gold.
Jeff played a huge part in the success of our wedding; we couldn’t have had the wedding we dreamed of without him.  Three years ago we had the pleasure of attending a wedding in which Jeff was the MC and DJ, and we had a blast and couldn’t stop talking about that wedding and comparing other weddings to it. When we got engaged we knew we had to have Jeff as our MC/DJ that we were even willing to change our wedding date to get him. Luckily we were able to book Jeff and from that day which was a year before our actual wedding Jeff was there for us to help us answer questions and offer advice.
It was a big stress relief knowing we could always go to Jeff with anything wedding related. On top of his great advice and support Jeff always made sure we kept our love for one another as the most important thing and ensured we were always excited about getting married. Throughout the entire process Jeff went above and beyond for us. Although Jeff didn’t do our ceremony music he helped plan the timeline for the ceremony and the entire day. Jeff even attended our ceremony to watch us get married then went straight to setting up the reception and had everything ready to go well in advance of our reception start time.
Our wedding experience was perfect and everything we dreamed of thanks to Jeff. Our wedding reception was so organized, thought out and ran smoothly from start to finish with no awkward moments. Our guest were so involved in the games and activities that they weren’t watching the clock waiting to leave. Jeff has a way about him, that he gets everyone to participate and have fun especially with his “Survivor” game, which was the hit of the night.
At the end of the night people were asking Jeff for his business card and were commenting on how much fun they had had and that our DJ was amazing and what a great  job he did. It’s been a month since our wedding and people are still talking about it and how great Jeff was. We would recommend Jeff to anyone who wanted a well organized, fun, and memorable wedding, with Jeff you can’t go wrong.
Thanks Jeff for making our wedding memorable!

Dear Jeff,

Janice and Joel Teague here..  You were our DJ in Whistler in August 2004. We are celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary today and playing the CD you made for us of the music you played on our wedding day – both during the ceremony and the party afterwards.

We were discussing what a great day it was and how much you contributed to making it such a wonderful day – despite in the fact that we didn’t meet you beforehand and were 4000 miles away in the UK. The service you provided was personal but professional, relaxed and humorous but well-orchestrated. You rock!

Just wanted to say thanks again and wish you continued success with your business. You deserve every moment of it.