DJ BFAD, Vancouver Wedding DJ - trust me to offer superior service on your special day...
 

Background:

Personally speaking, the DJ I hired for my own wedding was not great but this actually taught me some valuable lessons about what NOT to do when DJing. The venue where we had our reception had recommended him and I'm sure he was an amazing "house DJ" but my mother-in-law doesn't like house music, my father-in-law doesn't like house music and neither does my aunt, uncle or grandparents for that matter. Basically he didn't read the crowd and nobody danced. He didn't even have our special song ready (Van Morrison "Moondance") or any of the Cuban music I wanted to hear. The last thing I wanted to do was tell the DJ what to play at my own reception instead of enjoying myself. Regardless, nobody should have this experience on their special day and I sincerely want people to have a good time, whether your grandparents are sitting down tapping their feet or your cousins & bridesmaids are up on the dance floor rocking the whole night away! I enjoy mixing it up and including everyone in the fun - from young to old, nobody is excluded. 

Wedding Venues:

I have DJed at many amazing wedding venues across Vancouver including:
  • Granville Island (Lind Hall, Performance Works & Granville Island Hotel)
  • Brock House
  • Pan Pacific Hotel 
  • Stanley Park Rowing Club
  • Wedgewood Hotel
  • Richmond Country Club
  • Greenacres Golf Course
  • Nu Restaurant
  • Coal Harbour Community Centre
  • Grouse Mountain
  • Mount Seymour
  • Shangri-La Hotel
  • Brix Yaletown
  • UBC Botanical Gardens
  • UBC Golf Club
  • Cascadia Hotel
  • Hycroft Manor
  • Richmond Country Club
  • Terminal City Club
  • Morgan Creek Golf Club
  • Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
  • West Vancouver Yacht Club

Consultation:

Before your wedding I will meet with you and find out your personal style, what's playing on your iPod and the guest demographics to give me a sense of the night you are looking for. I encourage you to pass me on a list of your favourite songs, what you listened to in college, what was playing on the radio when you first met. I always do a venue check as soon as possible - I will meet the wedding or sales co-ordinator, find out the best place to set up, where the power outlets are and even the best place to park to make sure everything goes like clockwork on the day.

Ask Me:

If you need help choosing a vendor I would be happy to assist as I have worked with some fantastic people in the wedding industry including: 

Make It Or Break It:

The wedding DJ can either make it or break it for your party - you only get one chance to get things right on your wedding day, make sure you choose the right DJ for you! My formula is simple:

"Experienced wedding DJ + reading the crowd + playing your requests = everyone dances!"


Check out some of my blogs for more info:

3 WAYS I ENSURE YOUR WEDDING RECEPTION WILL BE A SUCCESS: 

MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE WHEN CHOOSING A WEDDING DJ:


Wedding Testimonials
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"One thing that makes or breaks a party is music and I have to say, DJ BFAD MADE our party...more specifically our wedding!  Not having much experience looking for a DJ, I did what any clueless bride-to-be would do, and did a Google search for DJs in the Vancouver area.  With endless options of DJ companies – large and small, I had a really hard time narrowing down my search.  I spoke to quite a few DJs over the phone and one that stuck out to me the most was DJ BFAD. 
We met in person and I knew right away that Brent was the right guy for the job. Completely laid back and yet totally professional, Brent is everything anyone could want in a DJ.  He has a vast knowledge of music, is passionate about his job, is professional  and organized, and creates a vibe that makes people just want to have a good time.  He went out of his way before our wedding and during it to make things perfect and he kept the dance floor packed all night long. Brent actually went to our venue a few days beforehand on his own accord to scope things out so that he would be prepared on the day of our wedding.  He also asked for our itinerary two weeks before our ceremony (which we were still working on!). In many ways, Brent was more organized than we were and he was always quick to offer a helping hand wherever possible.
Brent is flexible and is able to to give as much or as little guidance as necessary when it comes to playlists. We actually only gave him two song requests – one was for our first dance and the second was for the father/daughter dance which he actually suggested. I would without a doubt recommend DJ BFAD to anyone looking for a professional and dynamic DJ.  You won’t be disappointed!"

Nicole Reinert & Jeremy Wallace, Mt. Seymour Wedding Couple

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"What can I say.... we had THE most amazing day we could have hoped for and a HUGE thanks has to go to you. The music was absolutely perfect, you listened to our suggestions and managed to get it absolutely spot on. We have already had many comments about how good the music was and people asking us how we knew you! You caught the beach vibe during the day and I couldn't believe how packed the dance floor was all night. On top of that, I really have to thank you for reading the day perfectly, advising and helping out liasing with the Brock House staff, the piper and the MC on what was happening to keep things ticking along and on time. I thought you were unobtrusive but available, attentive and surprisingly refreshed looking at the end of a very long day! I loved how we were able to move seemlessly from Scottish ceildh straight to the Black Eyed Peas and never missed a beat to really kick off the party.  I am not usually at a loss for words, but I think you knew how important the music was to us as our friends like to dance(!) and I did not worry about a thing all day long. You are awesome, I think I might have to gatecrash your next wedding!! Brent, I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone who asks (or doesn't ask!).  HUGE HUGE thanks - you are the best!"
Jackie & Russell, Wedding Couple, Brock House



"DJ BFAD was a fantastic choice for our wedding. From our first meeting, he was genuinely interested getting to know us as a couple and finding out what our specific ideas were for the big day. He made awesome suggestions and gave insightful advice. The music he played at the reception kept the party (and dancing) going all night!!  Everyone commented on how awesome the music was - from the grandmothers to the teenagers! He was highly reliable, punctual and detail oriented. In fact, he was the one part of the wedding that we felt we did not have to worry about! Thank you Brent - our wedding would not have been the same without you!!!"
Sarah Coad & Tyler Ow, Wedding Couple UBC Golf Course 


"We are so happy we chose you as our dj for our wedding. We received so many compliments about both the music and yourself from all of our wedding guests. Everyone loved the music and had a great time dancing the night away. You had everything that was requested and did an absolutely wonderful job mixing it up. We couldn't have asked for anything better. Please feel free to share my comments with anyone and if you ever need any type of personal reference please don't hesitate to email me or call me. I'd be more than happy to tell any of your potential clients what a wonderful job you did!" 
Jen Bergeron & James Conn, Wedding Couple, UBC Botanical Gardens


"We just wanted to thank you for doing such a great job at our wedding. The music was wonderful and the dance floor always full. At one point I thought "hmmm, this dance floor is a lot smaller than it looks" just because there were sooo many people on it. Our expectations of you were totally met and then some. You were so helpful from the first time we met and we appreciated all your help and feedback through the planning process."
Nicole & Jordan West, Wedding Couple, Morgan Creek Golf Course


"DJ BFAD was so great to work with, super easy going and willing to do anything to make our night special! We couldn't have asked for more, every song was better than the last!!"
Jessie Grunberg & Jamie Kasza, Wedding Couple, Brix Restaurant

"We hired DJ Bfad  for our wedding, and he couldn't have done a better job.  Prior to the event, he provided a 2hr consultation and answered all our questions and emails promptly at no additional charge.  The music was exactly what we wanted with no problems during the ceremony or the 5+ hours of dancing.  It is obvious that DJ Bfad is an experienced, professional DJ and I would hire him again without hesitation.  Thanks so much!"
Zach Duerr and Karen Costa, Wedding Couple, Grouse Mountain 


"Brent, thank you so much for making our wedding a night to remember! You have an amazing talent for reading the crowd and giving them what they want. The dance floor was never empty. Also, thank you for taking the time to get to know us and our music style. The choices you made were a real reflection of Neal and I as a couple. I felt wrapped in musical loveliness all eve. I only wish we could do it all over again! Perhaps a wedding vow renewal down the road. We hope you're available!" 
Tracy & Neal Uchida, Wedding Couple, Performance Works, Granville Island
 
"Brent, Thanks so much for an awesome day...and night.  We appreciate all your efforts in searching out our favourite tunes as well as the hard to find Irish numbers.  The dance floor never emptied and we've had really positive feedback from friends and family.  We hope you had fun too. Cheers"
Damien & Ang Stoneham, Wedding Couple, Vancouver Rowing Club

"Dear Brent (DJ BFAD) Thank you so much for your awesome DJ-ing at our wedding! From the moment we contacted you about playing at the wedding you've been patient & professional! We had such a blast and I could not stop dancing. Thank you for being great about taking requests and keeping everyone moving!" "We were so happy that you were our DJ -- you certainly helped us live up to the "cool beats" that we promised our guests. You certainly read the crowd and kept everyone dancing all night. Our friends and family have commented on how great you were."
Kirsten & Steve Clarke, Wedding Couple, Lind Hall, Granville Island

"Vika and I were very impressed with your professionalism and enthusiasm towards our big day! You very well prepared and very open minded to our wishes and our music tastes (even though they were not even in English in some cases!). The evening went very smoothly and seeing everyone dancing even after midnight was a sign that the music was well enjoyed! We would be more than happy to recommend you to friends and family!"
Alex Gutica, Wedding, Cascadia Hotel 

"Brent did an amazing job of choosing just the right music for our wedding.  He set just the right tone and had everyone up dancing and having a great time. We would highly recommend Brent's professionalism and his willingness to go the extra mile."
Brooke Lowden, Bride, Royal Vancouver Yacht Club

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Kendra & Jon Kalkman, Wedding Couple, Vancouver Rowing Club 

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(photo courtesy of Amber Hughes Photography)