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Rachelle & Mike Gravelle

As a wanna-be bride since the age of 5 I knew my wedding would be planned and executed the best it possibly could be. Living in Calgary but choosing Kelowna as our wedding destination meant I had to have control and organization from 7 hours away. Dress, photographer and DJ were the top 3 on my list of things that were worth money. Having a non-stop, fun-filled, dance party was the focus of our reception. I had heard of Jeff from many friends and family who live and work in Kelowna and had experienced DJ Haymaker at weddings or corporate functions. Fun Fact: Jeff was the DJ at my aunt and uncle’s wedding 12 years prior and I remember the fun games and dancing all night! Hence, I contacted Jeff and there started our friendship of DJ and bride-to-be. Jeff made sure to call me (a few times) so we could get the ball rolling on what we wanted our guests to experience at our reception; BEST.DAY.EVER was on our vision board (as I’m sure it is for many brides & grooms). Jeff made sure everything would happen to make it true! I never felt like I had to figure anything out myself. Jeff asked me all the questions and made arrangements for my uncle to sing me down the isle, helped my friend make an emotional slide-show and made sure all of our 12 bridal party attendants were comfortable at the head table. Jeff was not only our DJ but also our emcee, day-of-coordinator and go-to man for any questions wedding related. You will probably hear this from many people but Jeff will tell you himself, that you get what you pay for. You want someone to press play on an ipod? Not Jeff. Guest interactions and laugh-worthy games not on your vision board (well what kind of non-fun wedding are you having?!)

They always tell you (as the bride) to expect that not everything will go as planned. Well I prepared myself for that, but to be honest, nothing (that I knew of) went wrong and if it did Jeff has kept it a secret as he handled it or fixed it himself. Our friends and family will corroborate that our wedding was THE BEST DAY EVER! and DJ Jeff Haymaker was a big contributor in making that happen.

I look forward to seeing DJ Haymaker at my cousin’s wedding in May and playing survivor and dancing the night away at the next (almost as good as ours) best.wedding.ever!

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Kristen & Scott

Having Jeff at our wedding was the best decision we made. We wanted to host an event that was classy, FUN, and well organized, and he played a role in allowing us to host exactly that. From having someone watching the time and leading us through the day and night, to having one of the most rocking parties on the dance floor, it was absolutely the best day of our lives. I am so glad to say that we had such little stress about the entire event thanks to us knowing we were in good hands. He provided us with exactly what we requested with music for the party, he smoothly maneuvered our schedule throughout the entire event, and the games and costumes that he threw in were icing on the cake. The day after our wedding we got compliment after compliment about our wedding being THE BEST WEDDING EVER! Thanks Jeff for being there for us and helping us host such an amazing party! I would recommend to anyone who wants a stressfree rocking wedding/event. The only negative result of having Jeff as our DJ was the fact that my feet hurt for three days after due to the fact that I literally could not leave the dance floor because I was having so much fun!! THANK YOU JEFF!!!

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Nathalie & Derek Howie

My husband, Derek and I got married on Saturday, July 8, 2017. I had been to another wedding before that I remembered being so much fun. The reason for that was they had Jeff as their MC/DJ and it was the best wedding I had ever been to. I knew that when my special day came along I HAD to have Jeff as our MC/DJ as well!

We wanted our friends and family to have the best experience ever and that our wedding would be remembered as being very special and so much fun!!

Thanks to eff the music during our wedding ceremony was timed beautifully. Later in the evening Jeff was the MC/DJ at the Dinner and Dance and everyone was having so much fun with all the games and props that Jeff provided. He also made sure we had great lighting for the dance.

Jeff also provided a special music mix for my Father/Daughter dance and it was a great success!!
All our family and friends said it was the best wedding and party they had ever been to in a long time.
Thank you, Jeff, for being an important part of our special day. We recommend you to all our friends for their special day!!

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​My daughter, Nathalie and her husband, Derek got married on Saturday, July 8, 2017.

When they asked me to help them plan their wedding, one of the first things they mentioned was that they HAD to have Jeff, DJ Haymaker as their MC/DJ at their wedding!!

My husband, Bert and I had experienced Jeff in the past as MC/DJ at several Corporate Christmas parties. We remembered having such a great time at these parties and how Jeff was a great DJ and had us all on the dance floor!

As the Wedding Planner it was a pleasure for me and a comfort to work with Jeff and his assistant Jennifer! The communication between us was the best, emails and phone calls were returned and answered the same day, which is fantastic in itself!! Jeff gave lots of good advice and most importantly, Peace of Mind. He was there at the ceremony rehearsal and made us all feel confident that the wedding day would go as smooth as possible, which it did !!!

We had lots of family and friends coming to Kelowna for this wedding from near and far. We wanted them all to have a wonderful experience and we thank Jeff for contributing to this by providing beautiful music during the ceremony and for being the MC/DJ at the Dinner and Dance with fantastic games that made everyone laugh and great music that made everyone get on the dance floor all night long!!
All our guests said this was the best wedding and party they had been to in a long time.
We highly recommend Jeff, he is the best MC/DJ to have at any wedding or event!!

Thanks again Jeff !!
Nancy Ter Horst (Mother of the Bride)

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Ashley & Tyler Willis

DJ Haymaker throws an awesome party and is an absolute blast! Not only is he a DJ, but an MC, wedding coordinator and entertainer too. After meeting with Jeff prior to our wedding day it was clear he had everything in hand so we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Our wedding day came and went and we were able to sit back and enjoy it all while Jeff ran the show. Our guests commented throughout the night how much fun they were having because of DJ Haymaker. The games he had us play were absolute crowd pleasers that had everyone engaged and laughing hysterically. DJ Haymaker kept the dance floor busy all night as he was able to read the crowd and play music to everyone’s taste.

Whether you’re getting married, celebrating a special event or throwing a party DJ Haymaker will exceed your every expectation and leave you with a night to remember.

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Cory & Jordan Manion

What can I say about this specular man, Jeff really is the master at what he does! Not only will be blow the socks off your guests because of his high energy, but everyone will think that he’s a friend and has been a part of the crew for years. Jeff knows people, and has a way of making everyone laugh and feel ultra comfortable. Our wedding was July 1st 2017 and having him MC took all the stress off me because he controls the flow for the night. From the time he introduces you to the party, to the last call and the last shuttle he has you covered. We were so blessed to have a great team taking care of us and I felt like I just sat back and enjoied it all! I would highly recommend this amazing man to be a part of your special day if you’re looking for the best of the best!!! But hurry… he books up fast!!

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Cassie & Dave Mann

Our wedding day was Sunday June 25 2017 in Oyama BC on family property. Jeff was our first priority when it came to planning the wedding, our date was literally booked around his availability and he did not disappoint!

The wedding was unforgettable and we owe a large portion of that to Jeff. We hired Jeff as our MC and DJ for both the ceremony and reception to ensure everything ran smoothly. He met us a couple times before the big day to go over details and gather information but by the way he presented himself the day of you would think he knew us for much longer. Jeff is very personable, fun and very reliable. Planning a wedding with Jeff brings peace of mind (and we all know that is hard to come by).

The big day went off without a hitch! He showed up early to ensure logistics were handled and his equipment was running smoothly.

He had all our music cued and literally managed the flow of the day so we didn’t have to even think about it. From some great icebreakers, to memorable and sentimental moments he pulled off the perfect combination for our guests. Our guests are still telling us how amazing the wedding was and how awesome the DJ was.
Thank you Jeff!! We truly had the most amazing weekend of our lives

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Carson & Tatiana

Hiring Jeff was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. We have received countless compliments and comments on how professional, smooth, and engaging Jeff was as our MC and DJ. He was super easy-going and friendly in pre-event consultations and very helpful with details regarding scheduling and organization approaching the big day.

The day of, Jeff was essential for the flawless coordination of our ceremony and the events following. He more than lived up to his reputation as a day-of coordinator and made sure both of us were comfortable and ready for the day.
As our MC in the evening, he literally had the room crying with laughter. His sense of humour was on point and had our guests in stitches. He mixed the perfect amount of heartwarming comments with hilarity. The games he brought for the evening were great icebreakers and made sure our guests were having a great time. Even the cocktail music during dinner was amazing – so many people asked where we found such an awesome playlist.

He seamlessly managed a few hiccups at our venue, coordinated our live band, and still was able to play some amazing tunes that filled the dance floor. Even months later, guests are still talking about “the best wedding ever” and referring to Jeff as “the ultimate entertainment package”. We are so glad we went with DJ Haymaker – he helped make our day amazing and unforgettable. Thanks Jeff!

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Ryan and Jazzmin Nixon

Well, after a long and enduring 2017 the memory of our beautiful day will certainly be a lifetime highlight! We have an incredible amount of gratitude for Jeff and the fact that he was able to make our day as seamless as possible. A near nightmare when our venue plans fell apart the evening before and we were forced to make last minute rearrangements; Jeff was there for support and assured us that our day would be amazing, and memorable nonetheless. It certainly was. From the ceremony, to pictures, dinner, speeches, games, and turning up the dance floor, Haymaker was on point! The wedding was memorable for everyone involved, and we owe Jeff a gracious “Thank you” for making it all come together. If you’re looking for an incredible time, great attitude, bag of laughs, and a true professional to take the reins, then you can’t go wrong with DJ Haymaker.
Much love!

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Mike & Mona

This past March my husband and I hired DJ Haymaker to entertain our closest friends and family for our reception. Our ceremony was held with a small amount of immediate family members a few months previously and now it was time to party!!! Not only was our DJ an important part of the evening, he WAS the event! He read our friends quite well and when the audience started booing us over certain answers to the game “who knows the bride/groom best” he stood up for us! Which was precious. I may need to take a closer look at my friends however sheesh…

His choice in music was everything we asked for which was truly what kept the party going. To this day attendees are still telling us what a great time they had. And that is truly due to DJ Haymakers skills. It was absolutely the funnest night ever! Thanks Jeff Hay! You are the Best!

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Sarah & Eric Clark

When planning our wedding it was the chats with Jeff that I looked forward to the most. Wedding planning is challenging, to say the least, and I could always count on Jeff to give us the tips and tricks we needed to pull the event together. Jeff is a Bride’s best friend, you can’t ask for a better organized buddy to keep everything stress-free on the big day. However, he is also THAT guy that everyone wants at your party. You know… the kind of guy that starts the party the moment the moment he walks through the door. Games, jokes, and a big loud voice to make sure everyone knows whats going on. One of the most frequent comments we’ve had since the wedding day other than “Wow, your wedding was perfect!” and “BEST PARTY EVER!” is… “Your DJ was REALLY good.” We couldn’t agree more.

Thanks Jeff for the great chats, stellar ideas, your professionalism and for getting the party started! We are so grateful you were part of our special day!

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