Frederick DJs - Frederick, Maryland

Erin McKenney

We recently had Robert DJ our early June wedding. Pros were that he was on time and friendly. He handled little hiccups smoothly and without complaint. His prices are reasonable and he offers a lot of services, like ceremony recordings and fun add-ons. He really can be a one-stop shop for a lot of wedding entertainment.

While I think he is a good all-purpose DJ, I'm not sure that he was the right fit for us in the end. Specifically our two biggest concerns were that 1) he didn't consistently use the language we had asked him to use to address guests and 2) communication leading up to the wedding was less organized than I would have preferred.

In our case, we really prioritized communicating with vendors about our desire for an affirming, somewhat non-traditional wedding. From the onset when we hired vendors, we asked about comfort and experience working with a diverse range of guests and requested that vendors be attentive to using inclusive language, especially as it relates to including LGBTQ+ folks. In the case of DJ services, we requested he not use gendered language like "ladies and gentlemen" due to the gender diversity of our guests. We wanted to be sure that guests of all genders, including nonbinary attendees, felt welcome and included and we wanted to avoid some awkward formalities. We also had an integrated wedding party so we weren't using some of the traditional wedding party language (we're both friends with each others' friends, so we weren't really separating by gender lines). I get that this is a specific and maybe unusual request, so we wanted to be really sure our vendors were okay with it, and Robert was super friendly and agreeable when we talked about it.

I think Robert's intentions were really good here -- he expressed a lot of desire to make sure he got this right and willingness to be careful. Maybe those requests were made too long ago though, because when we got to the day of, we had a lot of issues here. Our coordinator had to talk to him about using less gendered language, which did not seem to result in much improvement (there was definitely effort...at one point he said "ladies and....guests....esteemed guests" but then he went right back to "ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls"), and it was really frustrating for both us and her.

He also told us we'd have a ceremony recording the day after. This wasn't necessary -- there's really no rush -- but that was what he told us would happen. Instead, we got the recording a week later than he had originally stated, and we were not told it would be delayed until I asked twice. I think it's also worth noting that the ceremony recording did not include the musical performances/procession and recession. (This is on us, we should have confirmed that would be included, but it was disappointing nonetheless and something I wish I had been told ahead of time. We really loved our music and wish we had it recorded.)

Communication tended to be a little last-minute and unscheduled -- e.g., spontaneous phone calls rather than putting something on the calendar. Follow-ups were sometimes required. He also texted me (bride) the morning of asking if he could bring an assistant and requesting we add a meal for that additional person. Not a big deal, but I do wish he would have communicated in advance/not while we were all trying to get ready.

Otherwise, I thought and heard feedback from others that some of the music transitions were a little awkward, but not to an extent that was too disruptive.

None of these are big issues, but the multitude of small communication inconveniences and frustrations did add up to the point where I would not feel comfortable recommending Frederick DJs to a friend. Robert is a nice guy, but I'm not sure he was the right call for our needs. He very well might be a better fit for someone else, particularly if you are looking to include a number of add-ons and want to use one, reasonably-priced company.

Ann Marie Wunderler

Rob from Frederick DJs surpassed all expectations. His exceptional responsiveness and seamless collaboration throughout the entire process made working with him a breeze. With an unwavering dedication to his craft, Rob ensured that the party remained lively and energetic for hours on end. If you are in search of a DJ in the Fredrick area, your quest ends here!

Reid Clingerman

Mr. Medford was phenomenal! He made the reception flow and made the night easy for me and my bride. His ability to read the room and choose music was great and he was very entertaining. We had an amazing reception thanks to Mr. Medford.

Kate Carroll

Robert of Frederick DJs was great to work with for our wedding day. Robert was easy to get in touch with, and we loved all of the techy features he used to communicate as well as to keep our event organized. His contract terms and payment schedule was easy to understand and very reasonable. We liked the check ins that he would do with us, and the zoom calls to keep us on track. He has a great online portal where we could add information about other vendors, wedding party information, as well as our music. He also had a packet for us to complete which was a nice planning tool as it got us to think about things that my husband and I hadn’t discussed before. What was also helpful was that Robert had a lot of music recommendations. He listened to what we were saying and got to know us as well as our music personalities to best provide music for our event, and also modified his DJ personality accordingly. He worked well with our other vendors and was organized and professional. Robert also did our up-lighting which turned out beautifully. I am so glad we booked the lighting service because it made such a significant difference in elevating our wedding, and it was clear from our photos. At the last minute, we had a space change at the venue and Robert was quick to accommodate. I would quickly rebook Robert in the future and would recommend him to anyone!

Ashley Medina

We had the pleasure to work with Rob and Al for our 15 year vow renewal! Both Rob and Al responded in professional and quick manner. Every request we had, Al our DJ made it happen! We got on a few phone calls to make sure my vision was perfect. The app Honeybook they used was great to use and helped us outline and plan our event. Let me not forget, PRICING was great and fair! My guests thought he did an amazing job! You’re truly getting the best of the best! Thank you for making our special day memorable!

Michael Kaiser

I highly recommend Rob and Frederick DJs for your music/entertainment needs. Rob did a fantastic job for our child's birthday glow-party at home. The music was kid-friendly and they all had a great time. Again, highly recommended and we plan to use Frederick DJs again. Thank you!

Lauren Carr

Frederick DJs was great to work with! Robert was very responsive and came prepared with documents to help us capture exactly what we wanted. He also held multiple meetings with us to ensure all the details were correct. The mood was perfect throughout dinner and into the evening, and he kept everyone dancing the whole night. Would highly recommend for any event!

Ashley Swift

Rob was great to work with! He was readily available for any questions about my 12/2022 wedding. He really went above and beyond to make sure the day went smoothly and without issue. He was super flexible with allowing us to make our own playlist for parts of the wedding. This flexibility with him taking charge of the dancefloor music was the best combination for us. Highly recommend! He worked perfectly with our other vendors like photography, videography, and day of coordinator. Thanks again Rob!!