Rtsai0069
Wedding: 12/2/11
We had Troy do the dj and emcee services for our wedding at the Hilton Hawaiian village and he was professional from the beginning to end. This performance exceeded my expectations and with all the great wedding reviews he received, it's no surprise he was a pro at handling all the unexpected variables that come into play during the whole wedding. The song selection and catering to our guests and wedding party was excellent and I couldn't say enough good things about the job Troy did, so I figured the best way to compliment the job he did was to write in the review he deserves. I couldn't have pictured the wedding day going smoother and I can picture using or recommending a better DJ and Emcee!Thank you Troy,Sincerely,Richard and Julia Tsai
amy12davis
Wedding: 11/25/11
DJ Troy is fantastic! Dancing was a big deal to me and the music selection is a major factor in keeping people on the dance floor. We gave him a handful of example music that we like (and some music we don't like) and he played a very balanced set list. The majority of our guests (both young and old) were on the dance floor most of the night. The energy level was AMAZING! Prior to the wedding he spent time with me on the phone, brainstorming about my song selections for 1st dance, cake cutting, the processional music, etc. He gave me some ideas and also helped me confirm some songs that I was on the fence about. He also did the MC portion of our wedding. It was great because he did the right amount of talking. Unlike some DJs who talk too much or come across like game show hosts! :) I would definitely recommend him.
GJ
Wedding: 11/5/11
DJ Troy Michael is an incredible DJ. I am a big fan of DJ's so pleasing me and the rest of the crowd was a difficult task but Troy nailed it. The dance floor was rocking all night with all ages of people. I would highly recommend Troy to anyone who wants their entire wedding party dancing all night.
Loulou10/27/11
Wedding: 10/27/11
Troy was absolutely amazing. We needed a special DJ that could work with Greek/Polish/American/Australian tastes and he was our first choice. From the very beginning Troy made us feel completely comfortable with everything and made him self available to us according to our schedule. Our guests, who ranged from very young to more mature (including a priest!) did not stop dancing the entire reception. Our legs hurt for days afterward because we did not stop dancing the entire night. My only regret is that the night wasn't longer as it seemed to go too fast and the music had to stop too soon.
Garret
Wedding: 10/16/11
"Working with Troy Michaels was an absolute pleasure, and he did an outstanding job! Our wedding guests could not stop raving about the amazing entertainment!Troy Michaels is a true professional and we could not have been happier with our decision to hire him for our wedding. From the first phone conversation we had with him, we were immediately drawn to him. Trying to decide between live music entertainment, or a DJ - Troy Michaels made that decision very easy for us. Troy has a website that allows his clients to input all of their musical tastes and selections - a nice feature! He spoke with us at length to discuss the demographics of our guests, the type of music that we liked, the venue location, and all the other minor details that would allow him to provide the best service possible. He asked us to call him and provide phonetic pronunciations of our wedding party - so he would know how to pronounce everyone's names. He even asked us what the groomsmen were wearing, so that his attire would not conflict! Troy Michaels proceeded to prepare everything and take care of all the details, without us having to worry about anything! He offered to be the primary emcee, or provide secondary introductions - whatever we wanted his involvement to be during the reception! We opted to have our Best Man be the primary emcee, so Troy Michaels just provided introductions to the wedding party. Troy performed his role perfectly! He was charismatic, and energetic - without being overbearing or phony. During the introductions, a fire alarm went off - but Troy wasn't fazed at all! He handled the situation expertly and professionally and the party continued on without a hitch! We had prepared a special music mix for our first wedding dance, and Troy handled all the details perfectly. The dinner music was exactly the type of music that what we had asked for. When it came time for dancing - Troy really delivered! Everyone had a great time! Troy has taken great pride in perfecting his craft - and it shows. Thank you for making our wedding a smashing success!"
Mihaela
Wedding: 10/15/11
Troy came to us highly recommended, so the bar was set pretty high for him...and he certainly didn't disappoint! He was such a big factor in the guests having a great time at our wedding. Truly a professional. Go with Troy!
nphilp
Wedding: 10/13/11
Everything we asked and more. Troy was an All-Star! Anyone in Hawaii should call Troy
tracstar
Wedding: 10/4/11
Awesome. Did an amazing job at our wedding. He was completely in tune with the vibe of our crowd, we couldn't ask for a better DJ. We gave very little instructions, only provided a few songs of our choice. Troy was able to really understand what we liked and was simply perfect!!! Well Worth the money spent.
Diana Mannerow
Wedding: 9/28/11
We couldn't have asked for a better wedding DJ!!! Troy was extremely professional, creative and in tune with what would make the best party for us and our guests. Troy did all of the research and contacted us on several occasions to make sure that he was completely familiar with what would make our night unforgettable. He also worked perfectly with the other vendors and did a great job as the MC. He was highly recommended to us and we highly recommend Troy for any function as he is the BEST DJ on the Island of Oahu.
Saori
Wedding: 9/12/11
Troy was flat out the best wedding DJ ever! We were married at Lanikuhonua on September 19th and he was amazing! We were able to pick the songs we wanted to have played at our wedding and he completely understood the type of music we wanted to have played and stuck to it. He kept the crowd going and there were never any pauses or dull moments. The music just kept coming and every time I thought I would leave the dance floor to get a drink, another song would come on that I wanted to dance to! =] I think I was on the dance floor the entire time except for maybe 2 or 3 songs! I would recommend DJ Troy to any bride with no hesitation - you won't be disappointed!
ezra
Wedding: 8/20/11
We are so grateful to have found Dj Troy Michael. He far exceeded our expectations of what a wedding DJ could add to the party ... we were blown away. I highly recommend him.
Mrs.F.
Wedding: 8/20/11
Troy Michael is worth every penny for the truly exceptional DJ service that he provides. He is extremely well organized and was enthusiastic, easy to talk to, and offered many helpful hints regarding the flow of our ceremony---even *before* we made our final decision to hire him for our wedding. He seamlessly worked in songs from our request list with songs that he chose to complement our list. All of our guests--from the twenty-somethings to the sixty-somethings--were raving about Troy's music. Even our friends who never dance couldn't help but hit the dance floor. He is a skilled professional who has honed his craft and knows how to expertly "read" a crowd and create the perfect mood for the evening. Our wedding was incredibly FUN. Thank you, Troy!!
analorena
Wedding: 8/1/11
AMAZiNG! i startted planning from san francisco my son's -- and now daughter's-in-law -- wedding a year ago and through a contact found troy. from the beginning he was very professional, outgoing, knowledgeable. he was a wealth of good suggestions, including places for the rehearsel dinner and luaus. on the day of the wedding he showed up way ahead of time to set up. not only did the music surpass our expectations, but he kept us jamming all night. he was much more than a dj, he really was the event coordinator. example: one of our guests needed to set up his skype connection, and troy was extremely helpful with that. i can go on-and-on, but you should have the point by now, along with my highest recommendation to any in quest of an ultimate dj experience. btw, we were quite demanding with our music because of the wide diversity of guests, both ethnically and in ages. a must-must-must is to have the photo booth troy offers. it was a great hit and worth every penny.
jwalser24
Wedding: 8/1/11
Planning a destination wedding in San Francisco was never a factor for Troy, he provided as an event planner to help us. Troy did an amazing job keeping the party alive. From eating dinner and playing a kissing game to how he ended the night with everyone saying something to Me and my husband.He listened to what my guest requested and also filled me in on what was going on, on the agenda. We never felt rushed at all. Troy you did an amazing job! Everyone was on their feet dancing from all ages and everyone complained about how much their feet hurt the next day. Thank you so much for being apart of our Special Day!
HIinJuly
Wedding: 7/26/11
DJ Troy Michael did an awesome job for our wedding! He was very helpful, flexible, reliable, and pleasant to work with. We had to move our reception inside due to weather, and he moved his equipment and made sure our guests didn't know the difference. Our families and friends had an amazing time dancing and he played the music we love, requested, and really knew how to make the reception fun, upbeat, and balanced. Thank you DJ Troy Michael!
AngelaEickholt
Wedding: 7/25/11
Troy was our DJ for our wedding reception at Turtle Bay Resort in July 2011 and I would recommend him to anyone. He helped with any questions I had and always responded quickly (probably the fastest of all our vendors). He's so easygoing and friendly and did such a great job that after the reception about half the people at our wedding commented on what a great job he did (and what a great job we did choosing him for our DJ!). His DJing was of course great, but it was more than that. It was his professionalism and his always having a smile in his voice and knowing exactly what suited our crowed throughout the evening. He was dressed quite appropriately for the wedding, made sure he had the pronounciations of all our names in the wedding party and the parents right, and we would recommend him to anyone for their wedding or any group event.
asami
Wedding: 7/24/11
Troy is such an amazing DJ, and we are so blessed to have had the chance to work with him! Troy is very responsive, flexible, and he really cares about you and your wedding. Despite our lack of planning, Troy patiently helped us finalize every detail of the timeline, giving us lots of great advice as well. On the day of, it was such a relief to know that Troy was there - we left everything up to him and didn't have to worry about the schedule at all. And even though we only gave him a short list of songs (we just didn't have the time to put together a detailed songs list), we absolutely loved every song that he played! Troy got everybody dancing on the dance floor and we just had the best time of our lives :-) We would definitely recommend Troy!!!
Luke
Wedding: 7/23/11
At first I was a little skeptical because I thought Troy was a little pricey. He proved that he was ABSOLUTELY worth every penny and then some! He started off being extremely professional and organized and helped us plan our reception from beginning to end constantly giving us options and with his years of experience illuminating whenever we asked a question. He instilled full confidence with us because of his quick responses to every inquiry no matter how small. We had several meetings and he had some great ideas that turned a good reception into a Fantastic one. Everyone at the wedding was showering us with compliments on our choice of DJ. He was also willing to work with us on the price a bit because we just didnt have the money... In hindsight he was worth twice as much! We were late to the reception and Troy didnt miss a beat. He made sure there was no stress and he just kept everything moving. I would highly recommend Troy.
Becca
Wedding: 6/24/11
Troy was amazing from my very first contact with him. I booked him nearly 2 years before my daughter's wedding in Hawaii and I am so glad I did. He literally puts the word "Pro" in Professional. We had a 2 1/2 hour break between the wedding and the reception and when I arrived at the reception site he was already there, setting things up and ready to go. He ran the entire evening and I didn't have to worry about a thing. He has a great timeline he goes over with you ahead of time, gets a feel for what music you like (of course you can tell him exactly what you want too), and he makes great selections. No stupid chicken dances, or YMCA, thank God! Everyone there said it was the best wedding they'd ever been to (I even got cards from people thanking me after we got home!). The dance floor was literally packed for 6 straight hours...thank goodness he knows how to end the night or none of us would have ever gotten any sleep, these people would have stayed all night! :) This is one DJ that does his own work (doesn't send someone else to do your wedding) and he doesn't show boat or make it about him, it's about you and what you want at your event. I would honestly say that if he's not available on your date, pick another date. (I actually felt this way about all 3 of my vendors, Photographer, Cinematographer, and DJ) I simply had the best crew on Oahu! Planning a destination wedding that's 4000 miles away is difficult when you know no one, research pays off and as the mother of the bride I didn't have to worry about a thing, I was able to focus only on my daughter because of Troy and my other vendors. Book him before he's taken!
marianne
Wedding: 6/1/11
AMAZING!!! Troy came highly recommended and we'd read nothing but positive reviews about him. He had the dance floor packed the ENTIRE night! Played a good mix of songs, including some 80s goodies for our 80s power hour :) If we had to do it all over again, we'd definitely book him again, no question about it.