Reviews from Marry Me Tampa Bay Couples

Marry Me Tampa Bay curates the below reviews from real couples whom we’ve personally interviewed. As Tampa Bay’s most trusted wedding planning resource, these reviews are 100% accurate and aren’t created by fake accounts.

  • We were looking for an experienced DJ who would ensure our guests had a great time.

    We hired Grant Hemond & Associates because we went to a previous wedding where we really enjoyed their music and how they handled the announcements and kept the party going.

    – Geneva and Kevin |
  • We love going to music festivals and concerts together, so our personalities shined through the music and the party! All of the genres played during cocktail hour and the reception were hand selected. I can’t go a day without hearing Rufus du Sol and Fred Again so these were easy playlists to build with our DJ, Jason. We wanted our personality and character to shine through any opportunity we could. Our first dance had so much character because we choreographed it together a month before the wedding! I looked for a DJ who shared my passion for music and enjoyed the same genres we both like. I wanted a DJ who knew how to vibe with the energy of the guests, as well.

    – Farin and Charles |
  • Another key aspect was ensuring our guests had an amazing time, and that meant the music was central to the event. We wanted an atmosphere where everyone could let loose, dance, and celebrate, so curating the right music was essential. The top priority for us was someone who could keep the energy high and the dance floor packed. Michael is a huge fan of Kygo, and we both love a good mix of genres, so it was important that the DJ could smoothly transition between different styles, from tropical house to classics and crowd-pleasers. Personally I’m like a can of Pringles when it comes to dancing, once I pop, I don’t stop, so we needed someone who could keep the momentum going all night for the biggest party of our lives. We were looking for a DJ who could read the crowd, maintain a fun and lively atmosphere, and create a mix that reflected our personalities and musical tastes.

    After reading Grant Hemond & Associates’ glowing online testimonials and watching their video promos, they hands down had the best energy out of all the DJs we considered. It was clear that they knew how to create an atmosphere where guests couldn’t help but stay on the dance floor. Their experience and professionalism stood out, and they made the process so easy from start to finish.

    – Laura and Michael |
  • We were looking for a DJ who was easy to work with and played a mix of music from songs to play going down the aisle to dance party songs.

    We really enjoyed our DJ from Grant Hemond & Associates. He was super friendly, great on the mic, and was able to keep the party going all night.

    – Tori and Shawn |
  • We wanted a wedding DJ who was fun and could keep everyone on the dance floor all night long.

    We chose Grant Hemond & Associates because of their outstanding reviews and reputation as one of the best DJ companies in the Tampa Bay Area.

    – Brianna and Adam |
  • We wanted someone who knows how to read the atmosphere and has a good knowledge of songs for different cultures to enjoy. I am Filipina, my husband is Caucasian, and most of our friends are Hispanic, so we wanted to make sure all of us could get on the dance floor and have fun!

    Grant Hemond & Associates was recommended by our venue, by Marry Me Tampa Bay, and by our photographer. Every review we read aligned with what we were hoping for, and they totally delivered!

    – Fran and Greg |
  • We wanted a DJ who truly tuned into the crowd’s energy and played the perfect music. Grant Hemond & Associates delivered with an outstanding playlist that kept the night incredibly fun—people were on the dance floor nonstop.

    – Kaitlin and Alex |
  • We chose Grant Hemond & Associates because we wanted a DJ who understood our music taste and would make sure that all of our families and friends were on the dance floor and having a great time.

    Dj Eric’s communication and professionalism were fantastic throughout the entire process. He made the evening so fun for us and our guests!

    – Kimmie and Gordon |
  • I wanted an experienced DJ who cared about the dance floor and had a good handle on how to keep the night moving. Grant Hemond & Associates, and my DJ Eric in particular, are really professional, get the job done, and communicate well. He also went along with my request to have a Taylor Swift power hour, which was a real highlight for me!

    – Ana and Nick |
  • Music was super important to us, and having a DJ who could mix great music while playing EDM, 80s/90s music, and top hits was crucial. We wanted our wedding to reflect us and include important parts of our lives. We wanted to make a fun entrance into the reception, so we chose a song that really hyped up the crowd and played into the grand entrance, making it truly enjoyable and reflective of us. We aimed to have fun and spend time with family, so keeping the dancing going all night was huge for us, and Jason rocked it. He did an amazing job and played the best music to keep everyone happy and on the dance floor.

    Grant Hemond & Associates‘ flexibility and ability to pair us with a great DJ who knew our type of music were essential. They have so many great options for DJs, and they picked the perfect one for us. We connected with Jason right away, and he was amazing. I love that they have so many options, which made it easy. They really know what they’re doing and made the process seamless from start to finish.

    – Tiffany and Ermanno |
  • We wanted a wedding DJ who would personalize the music and energy of the evening to us rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all wedding playlist.

    Grant Hemond & Associates was an easy choice for us, especially since they were a preferred vendor of Legacy Lane and fit within our budget. Their service exceeded our expectations! DJ Tom spent over an hour on the phone with us before the wedding, really getting to know our style and music preferences. He even gave us some great suggestions for our reception playlist. He was punctual and professional and handled everything seamlessly, from looping songs during the ceremony to adjusting the volume for older guests. Tom kept the energy up and ensured our day flowed perfectly. We can’t recommend him and Grant Hemond & Associates enough!

    – Savannah and Reed |
  • We wanted a DJ who was open to playing songs that weren’t on the usual wedding playlist. We went to five weddings the year before ours and took notes of what we liked and didn’t like as guests and tried to use this to make our wedding more enjoyable. We couldn’t do one more Cupid Shuffle after our year of attending weddings! Our wedding planner recommended Grant Hemond & Associates for our DJ. After looking around, we thought they were the best value for their services, especially since they were familiar with our venue and had been there many times before.

    – Rebecca & Michael |
  • Choosing a DJ was a very important decision for our wedding. We knew that it could make or break the reception vibes. We were looking for someone who could maintain high energy levels and limit song requests yet accurately gauge the crowd. It was essential to find a DJ who would respect our song recommendations and refrain from playing specific songs as requested.

    My in-laws have used Grant Hemond & Associates many times for their past parties, so booking the DJ was actually our initial vendor decision upon getting engaged! Fortunately, we secured their services early in the planning process. The DJ was phenomenal and truly brought the energy to the reception! We received countless compliments about how enjoyable he was and how great the music was. He even incorporated some Irish songs and let my Irish cousins take over the mic in leading a group dance, so he was just such a great sport. Thanks to him, people were dancing non-stop throughout the entire night!

    – Caslin and Bryce |
  • We hired Adam from Grant Hemond & Associates, and wow, we were impressed. We had almost two full hours of dancing the night away on a full dance floor.

    – Amanda and Tyler |
  • We were looking for someone who was willing to DJ based on a playlist we had curated. We wanted to make sure it would be our music playing at our wedding and not just what may be trending at the time. I am French, and Matthew is Greek, so it was really important for us to incorporate tunes from both our countries into the night. Having our own dancing playing was important. We spent hours choosing and listening to songs that we knew we were going to love and dance to the night of our wedding.

    We chose Grant Hemond & Associates because when they connected us with our DJ, he completely understood what we were looking for and was on board with our vision. DJ Jason was very nice and professional.

    Grant Hemond also DJed Matt’s parents’ wedding back in the 90s, and we thought it was fitting for the same company to be the DJ for our wedding.

    – Ariane and Matthew |
  • We were looking for a charismatic DJ who would get the party going but also knew the right time to keep things more chill. There were a lot of specific requests we had in regard to the music, so it was important that the DJ paid good attention to detail. We loved Grant Hemond & Associates, specifically our DJ, James.

    Being the type-A person that I am, I sent him a long list of ‘do not play’ songs and a very specific list of songs that I wanted him to play for pretty much every section of the evening (dinner, reception, late-night reception). James did a great job of incorporating everything we wanted. We were also very nervous about the first dance portion of the evening because we did not practice for it at all. He told us that if we were struggling to just give him a look and he would fade out of the song early. We didn’t end up needing it, but it was great to know that he would bail us out if necessary!

    – Katie and Michael |
  • We wanted good music and dancing, and my mom led the way on this one.

    She had used Grant Hemond & Associates in the past and had a great experience.

    – Jaimee and James |
  • Grant Hemond & Associates got so many 5-star reviews and was priced so reasonably!

    We got tons of compliments on DJ Eric! He was the best and was receptive to what music we wanted to play for our guests. My husband likes to DJ as a hobby, and Eric let him get up there and play a few songs!

    – Alyssa and Zach |
  • We were looking for a DJ who had great reviews and who would customize the music selection for our needs.

    We were thrilled to have Grant Hemond and Associates, Eric Harding specifically. He came highly recommended, and we couldn’t have been happier with him!

    – Milynn and Mike |
  • Grant Hemond & Associates had wonderful reviews online, and their price point was unbeatable. I knew of others who had hired them in the past and were equally impressed, so it was a no-brainer.

    Our planner recommended DJ Ben Daniele, and he nailed it! It was also his birthday on the night of our wedding, which made it that much fun.

    – Leighanne and Alex |
  • We wanted someone who was going to keep guests on the dance floor all night and cater to guests of all ages.

    Ben Daniele from Grant Hemond & Associates was our DJ, and he did a great job! We might be biased, but it was the best party we’ve ever been to. We wanted the day to feel like the celebration our love deserved, and it absolutely was. Several guests told us it was the most fun wedding they’d ever been to.

    – Amber and Will |
  • Being a small wedding, I really wanted a DJ who could make the intimate wedding feel like a huge party, and our DJ did just that!

    We used Grant Hemond & Associates. Ben Daniele was so fun and really engaged and interacted with our guests. He played great music and kept everyone on the dance floor all night.

    – Bailey and Jordan |
  • Grant Hemond & Associates is known as the best from everyone we talked to. They have outstanding recommendations, and now we know why. Jason was the best DJ of all time!

    He loves tropical house music like us and really got our party going. We danced so hard that the floors and chandeliers were shaking.

    – Elizabeth and Carson |
  • We wanted to get and keep everyone on the dance floor the entire night. My wedding planner told us that Jason at Grant Hemond & Associates was the first choice, and he was great!

    We asked our guests what songs would get them out on the dance floor and made a playlist from those songs. Jason played songs exclusively from that list without us asking him to! He had a ton of suggestions for ceremony songs and was able to give us ideas and help narrow down what we wanted.

    – Chelsea and Chris |