Bryan McDonnell DJ
Cork & Nationwide
DJ Bryan McDonnell is one of Ireland’s most highly experienced and well-reviewed Wedding DJS
with a wealth of experience from performing at events across Ireland and the United States.
Specializing in full-night and full-day wedding entertainment, Bryan caters for everything.
from high-energy celebrations to more intimate affairs, and is renowned for creating an
unforgettable wedding experience for all.
Bryan, however, is much more than just a DJ who plays music. He's known for his interactive
style, which often involves playing games and hosting dance-offs to get guests involved and
having fun.
With an extensive music collection that caters to a wide range of ages and tastes, DJ Bryan works directly with his clients to ensure a successful wedding night where all guests are pleased whilst also honoring any personal requests from the wedding couple.
DJ Bryan has extensive experience and areas of expertise in American destination weddings in Ireland as well a multi cultural wedding celebrations having played at many Indian/Polish/Brazilian weddings.
DJ Packages:
DJ Bryan McDonnell offers a variety of packages to suit different needs and budgets as
follows.
The Full Evening DJ Experience
"Trust a seasoned and experienced wedding DJ who prides themselves on delivering an exceptional and personalized entertainment experience that exceeds your every expectation."
Priced between €700 and €900, This package is perfect for couples who have decided to not have a band. The package covers 4-5 hours of music and entertainment with an experienced professional DJ / MC as well as dance floor lighting, and venue mood lighting to create a professional and effective room atmosphere.
This package will ensure that those who opt not to have a band will not miss out on the classic wedding hits performed by a typical live band and where your DJ’s professionalism and interaction will suffice perfectly in the absence of a live band.
The Full-Day Experience
Priced between €1000 and €1200, this package is perfect for couples who wish to have music from the very moment guests arrive at the ceremony through to the very late stages of the night. The package includes ceremony audio and music, background music for the drink’s reception and meal, and bridal party introductions followed by 4 to 5 hours of evening music. The package also includes a customized monogram and venue mood lighting in your reception venue to make the extra professional touch. It is also possible to accommodate out door ceremonies with a profesional battery powered sytem.
The After Band DJ Experience,
Modestly priced at €450, This package will ensure a seamless transition from the live band to the DJ set to keep the party moving through the early hours of the morning ensuring an epic climax to your wedding night. This package is perfect for those who want to ensure their night ends on an absolute high by having the presence of an experienced and professional DJ who has years of experience in rocking weddings long into the night.
The package includes 2-3 hours of music and entertainment with an experienced professional DJ / MC, along with dance floor
lighting creating an epic party atmosphere to blow your night away. DJ Bryan Mc Donnell will also be there to cover the first dance if desired prior to the band playing.
For those looking for something extra-special, DJ Bryan McDonnell also offers a
unique DJ and Sax Package, which combines the energy of a live saxophonist with
the expertise of a skilled DJ. Perfect for those who prefer not to engage a live band,
this option provides a great middle-ground for those who want to keep the party going.
without sacrificing the full live music experience. Please inquire at
[email protected] for pricing.
All packages are inclusive of travel + equipment set-up times.
Reviews of Bryan McDonnell DJ
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Billy and Caroline kenny
5.0
Married on 9th May 2024
Christian Long
5.0
Married on 28th Aug 2024
Bryan was everything we could have asked for from a DJ on our wedding day. He had a great questionnaire prior to the day that we continuously added to to make sure all music-related details were accounted for and he delivered on every single one perfectly. He was with us all day from ceremony to the cocktail hour and reception. His selection of music was a perfect blend of both mine and the bride’s tastes and we had SO MUCH fun. He nailed it with our American taste while adding an Irish flare. He even did some digging on our social media to understand our personalities and interests and sprinkled in music to match. His prices are also very reasonable. We are truly grateful for his wonderful work and would 10/10 recommend him for your wedding day.
Added 14th Sep 2024
Áine Lucey and Jenny Kent
5.0
Married on 17th Aug 2024
We were nervous about not having a band but the dance floor was full all night
Added 26th Aug 2024
Craig Coughlan
5.0
Married on 14th Aug 2024
Couldn't recommend Bryan enough. We had him as an all day DJ at our wedding last week, he looked after ceremony music, our reception and then after dinner and all ran so smoothly. Very easy to deal with, flexible and appreciated our diverse choice of music. Celebrant and venue were very complimentary of his professionalism. Wouldn't hesitate about booking Bryan. Great value compared with other quotes we got. We wanted a sax player and he took care of that for us and had Tommy Sax there, one less thing to organise with him taken care of that.
Response from Bryan McDonnell DJ
Thanks A whole Lot for the kind words Craig!! I was delighted to be part of your families special day and I'm delighted you all had a wonderful time.
If I ever hear about lions or tiger's escaping from Tayto/Emerald Park I will know who's fault it is haha. All the very best! - Bryan
If I ever hear about lions or tiger's escaping from Tayto/Emerald Park I will know who's fault it is haha. All the very best! - Bryan
Added 21st Aug 2024
Susan
5.0
Married on 10th Aug 2024
5 stars all round and well deserved. We recently got married and hired Bryan as our Dj for our wedding and was amazing.
He will not disappoint from a professional to personal experience, we really enjoyed having Bryan play at our wedding as he added that extra personal touch to the evening which made us and our guests feel special
He will not disappoint from a professional to personal experience, we really enjoyed having Bryan play at our wedding as he added that extra personal touch to the evening which made us and our guests feel special
Added 19th Aug 2024
E Morgan
5.0
Married on 9th Aug 2024
Bryan DJ’d for our wedding and it was perfect. Would highly recommend.
Added 17th Aug 2024
Kate Casey
5.0
Married on 3rd Aug 2024
Bryan was so helpful and engaged in both the lead up and the day of the wedding. He did such an amazing job at understanding the crowd and the pace as the evening/night progressed.
We didn't have a band, Bryan did all our music and I'm so happy we went with this option. I had multiple people compliment him after the wedding.
The dance floor was always full! I would really recommend Bryan for any wedding or event! He really made the night a great time.
We didn't have a band, Bryan did all our music and I'm so happy we went with this option. I had multiple people compliment him after the wedding.
The dance floor was always full! I would really recommend Bryan for any wedding or event! He really made the night a great time.
Added 14th Sep 2024
Frank & Olivia
5.0
Married on 20th Jul 2024
We had Bryan DJ after the Kilkenny's at our wedding in July. We did not want to have any typical wedding songs played at our wedding but rather music from a range of alternative genres to our own liking. We tasked Bryan with this challenge of honouring our personal requests which ranged from Arabic rock to 90's dance hits whilst keeping the crowd on the dance floor and Bryan did this at ease. He also facilitated a number of calls as well as continuous back and forth emails to make sure our wedding night was a success.
Added 13th Aug 2024
Simon
5.0
Married on 18th Jul 2024
We chose Bryan to DJ our wedding initially based off his reviews on this very site, and we were not disappointed. From the start he was responsive, clear, helpful and personable. Was happy to jump on a call at any time and always quick to get back to you.
On the day itself he was brilliant- arrived early and happy to be flexible with set up and start times when we were running behind schedule. Once he got started - we can't compliment him enough. As one guest described it, "it was the danciest dancefloor he'd ever seen at a wedding". Bryan had the floor full from start to finish and with a great variety of songs. Ours was an irish/Brazilian wedding and Bryan struck the perfect balance on the night between music that would appeal to both sides of the cultural divide, including many of the songs we discussed with him prior to the day and always reading the room perfectly with song choice.
We have some friends with weddings on the horizon and will be strongly encouraging them to pick Bryan for their big day.
On the day itself he was brilliant- arrived early and happy to be flexible with set up and start times when we were running behind schedule. Once he got started - we can't compliment him enough. As one guest described it, "it was the danciest dancefloor he'd ever seen at a wedding". Bryan had the floor full from start to finish and with a great variety of songs. Ours was an irish/Brazilian wedding and Bryan struck the perfect balance on the night between music that would appeal to both sides of the cultural divide, including many of the songs we discussed with him prior to the day and always reading the room perfectly with song choice.
We have some friends with weddings on the horizon and will be strongly encouraging them to pick Bryan for their big day.
Added 22nd Jul 2024
Eileen Carthy
5.0
Married on 9th Jul 2024
We booked Bryan as the DJ for the full after party (no band) and we were absolutely delighted! He hit all of the must-plays and a few bops we never would have thought of and which the guests loved. He really kept the dance floor rocking all night. It was an Irish-American wedding and he included some super fun Irish vs American dance offs and even accommodated some impromptu set dancing. He was great to communicate with as well which made for a totally stress free experience. Thanks Bryan!!
Added 6th Aug 2024
Meaghan Murray
5.0
Married on 28th Jun 2024
Bryan was amazing from as soon as we first contacted him through the wedding weekend — music is extremely important to my husband and me, so we wanted a DJ who could read a room, respond to the vibe, and keep people on the dance floor. Bryan went above and beyond on all fronts! From the ceremony to cocktail hour, through dinner and the rest of the evening, everyone was impressed by the music played but also how engaging Bryan was as a DJ. There was a conga line (a fun but also heartfelt moment, as the song was dedicated to our close friend that passed), dance battles, singalongs, wedding classics but also new music that guests either requested or were just excited to hear being played! I don’t exaggerate when I say this was the best day of my life and Bryan was a huge reason. There wasn’t a bad song or moment when no one was dancing. I only had two drinks the entire night because I was too busy chugging water so I could stay hydrated enough to keep dancing! (:
And in the time leading up to the wedding, Bryan was receptive to what our vision looked like, heard us out, and is simply a wonderful, professional vendor I cannot recommend enough! You WILL have a great time if he’s your DJ!
And in the time leading up to the wedding, Bryan was receptive to what our vision looked like, heard us out, and is simply a wonderful, professional vendor I cannot recommend enough! You WILL have a great time if he’s your DJ!
Added 20th Jul 2024
Jenny & Rob
5.0
Married on 26th Jun 2024
We had Bryan as our DJ for our destination wedding in Ireland at Ballyseede Castle. It was a wedding of about 40 people and Bryan played a great variety of music to pleased all our guests. It was an American wedding so he included some American country music at our requests and also included some Irish music which was a nice touch.
Bryan was also very responsive to emails and arranged a call with us on the build up to the wedding which was very helpful.
Jenny & Rob
Bryan was also very responsive to emails and arranged a call with us on the build up to the wedding which was very helpful.
Jenny & Rob
Added 20th Jul 2024
Katie O’Malley
5.0
Married on 15th Jun 2024
Bryan was honestly amazing! Met the vibe of the crowd and kept us all dancing all night long. So easy to work with and profession! Will be passing his name onto anyone who needs a DJ in the future!
Added 8th Jul 2024
Fergal McSweeney
5.0
Married on 8th Jun 2024
Brian was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. From the first point of contact to the wedding itself he was both professional and flexible. Our wedding was at the beginning of June and to this day we are still getting compliments from guests for our choice of DJ! He played a great mix of songs to cater for all tastes, was charismatic over the mic, and showed great energy throughout his whole set. Top man
Added 17th Aug 2024
David Slowikowski
5.0
Married on 26th May 2024
Myself and my wife are polish and we’re searching for a DJ that would be able to play the music that we wanted like polish songs that are popular at polish weddings. Bryan was absolutely phenomenal in doing so and was able to make sure that crowd was never off the dance floor. We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ!
Added 20th Jul 2024
Dan & Rafa
5.0
Married on 24th May 2024
Bryan - we just wanted to drop you a note post wedding to say what a great night everybody had!
We cannot compliment you enough and we achieved exactly what we wanted for our day which was to have everyone dancing all night long and generally just having a fantastic time.
Massive shout out to you for your hard work and professionalism.
Thank you from both of us for making our celebration one to remember!
We cannot compliment you enough and we achieved exactly what we wanted for our day which was to have everyone dancing all night long and generally just having a fantastic time.
Massive shout out to you for your hard work and professionalism.
Thank you from both of us for making our celebration one to remember!
Added 6th Jun 2024
Eimear Leahy
5.0
Married on 22nd May 2024
An Unforgettable Wedding Experience - Five Stars!
We cannot say enough wonderful things about our wedding DJ, Bryan!
On the big day, Bryan arrived early to ensure everything was set up perfectly. The sound quality was impeccable, and the playlist was flawlessly curated to match our tastes and keep our guests dancing all night long. He effortlessly read the room and adjusted the music to keep the flow of energy matching what each moment called for.
Beyond just playing great music, Bryan acted as an exceptional MC, guiding the evening’s events smoothly and keeping everything on schedule without ever being intrusive. Bryan also took the time to incorporate all of our special requests, ensuring that every significant moment had the perfect musical backdrop.
His charisma, kindness and ability to engage with our guests added an extra layer of enjoyment to the celebration. What truly set Bryan apart was his exceptional interaction with the kids at our wedding. He was fantastic at engaging with the younger guests, even playing a few of their requested songs, which absolutely delighted them. Seeing the kids' faces light up, and giving them the confidence to take to the dance floor, as they heard their favorite songs was priceless and added an extra layer of joy to our celebration.
Our friends and family are still raving about how much fun they had, and we owe a large part of that to Bryan. If you're looking for a DJ who will go above and beyond to make your wedding day unforgettable, look no further than Bryan. He truly made our wedding magical, and we couldn’t be happier with our choice.
Thank you, Bryan, for making our wedding an unforgettable celebration of love, laughter, and incredible music!
We cannot say enough wonderful things about our wedding DJ, Bryan!
On the big day, Bryan arrived early to ensure everything was set up perfectly. The sound quality was impeccable, and the playlist was flawlessly curated to match our tastes and keep our guests dancing all night long. He effortlessly read the room and adjusted the music to keep the flow of energy matching what each moment called for.
Beyond just playing great music, Bryan acted as an exceptional MC, guiding the evening’s events smoothly and keeping everything on schedule without ever being intrusive. Bryan also took the time to incorporate all of our special requests, ensuring that every significant moment had the perfect musical backdrop.
His charisma, kindness and ability to engage with our guests added an extra layer of enjoyment to the celebration. What truly set Bryan apart was his exceptional interaction with the kids at our wedding. He was fantastic at engaging with the younger guests, even playing a few of their requested songs, which absolutely delighted them. Seeing the kids' faces light up, and giving them the confidence to take to the dance floor, as they heard their favorite songs was priceless and added an extra layer of joy to our celebration.
Our friends and family are still raving about how much fun they had, and we owe a large part of that to Bryan. If you're looking for a DJ who will go above and beyond to make your wedding day unforgettable, look no further than Bryan. He truly made our wedding magical, and we couldn’t be happier with our choice.
Thank you, Bryan, for making our wedding an unforgettable celebration of love, laughter, and incredible music!
Added 7th Jun 2024
Dylan & Eimear
5.0
Married on 22nd May 2024
Bryan is a rare talent. He comes fully equipped with enough gear to keep a rave going for a week straight but somehow manages to blend into the background seemlessly. From slow dances to techno, he knows exactly what the moment calls for and how to introduce it.
He facilitated my wedding with Eimear this May and without him the day would have been lesser. He's professional, and he's kind without exception. An honest to God gentleman.
Bryan is able to adapt on the fly with speed and grace. He allows the music to progress naturely, and is able to use it to empower moments throughout your event as needed. He knows when to let up, so that the event can get back on track and he's extremely perceptive of any queues you might need to give him for whatever reason.
Bryan is, put simply, wonderful. I cannot recommend him enough, he was our only entertainment through our wedding and didn't miss a beat. He was just perfect.
He facilitated my wedding with Eimear this May and without him the day would have been lesser. He's professional, and he's kind without exception. An honest to God gentleman.
Bryan is able to adapt on the fly with speed and grace. He allows the music to progress naturely, and is able to use it to empower moments throughout your event as needed. He knows when to let up, so that the event can get back on track and he's extremely perceptive of any queues you might need to give him for whatever reason.
Bryan is, put simply, wonderful. I cannot recommend him enough, he was our only entertainment through our wedding and didn't miss a beat. He was just perfect.
Added 7th Jun 2024
Kevin O Regan
5.0
Married on 4th May 2024
Bryan was a pleasure to deal with, he played a variety of songs that suited all ages and more importantly kept everyone dancing all night.
Added 10th May 2024
Perry + Fallon
5.0
Married on 29th Apr 2024
We had Bryan DJ for the full day at our wedding where we and 70 of our good friends and family traveled all the way from Los Angeles California to West Cork to our dream destination wedding.
My now husband who is a former Wedding DJ and professional record producer reached out to Bryan a number of months before our wedding to see if he would be up to the challenge of putting on the best night of our lives.
We both love music and have a strong preference for hip-hop and rap which we wanted to be played at the party and Bryan did that just perfectly. We gave him a playlist which he mixed up with his own music to keep the party rocking and allowed one of our good friends to DJ for a while as well.
The night was a great success and as the weather was beautiful in West Cork on our day we were able to have our ceremony outdoors down by the water with the thanks of Bryan's wireless system.
We would highly recommend Bryan to couples traveling from America to Ireland for their destination weddings and would like to thank him for playing such an important role in our day.
Perry and Fallon.
My now husband who is a former Wedding DJ and professional record producer reached out to Bryan a number of months before our wedding to see if he would be up to the challenge of putting on the best night of our lives.
We both love music and have a strong preference for hip-hop and rap which we wanted to be played at the party and Bryan did that just perfectly. We gave him a playlist which he mixed up with his own music to keep the party rocking and allowed one of our good friends to DJ for a while as well.
The night was a great success and as the weather was beautiful in West Cork on our day we were able to have our ceremony outdoors down by the water with the thanks of Bryan's wireless system.
We would highly recommend Bryan to couples traveling from America to Ireland for their destination weddings and would like to thank him for playing such an important role in our day.
Perry and Fallon.
Added 25th May 2024
Sean H
4.9
Married on 29th Apr 2024
Bryan was an excellent DJ, personable with all the guests. He did our reception music and ceremony music. I would recommend him for any event.
Added 14th May 2024
Dana Howard
5.0
Married on 29th Apr 2024
Bryan was a wonderful DJ! He took our request and made it the most memorable night! We did all our planning from the US and it couldn’t have gone better!
Added 14th May 2024
Diane & Matt
5.0
Married on 6th Apr 2024
We had Bryan DJ for the full night at our wedding in April.
As I am French we wanted to steer away from the traditional wedding blueprint and not have a wedding band as incorporating French music into the wedding celebration was very important for us. Bryan did this perfectly and had the right balance of French and English/Irish music on the night. Bryan also took the time to research and include French music in the setlist which was a sign of great interest in our wedding from his end. We were very happy with Bryan and would recommend him to any couple looking to have a balance of music cultures on the night as this is something that not a lot of entertainment suppliers would do.
As I am French we wanted to steer away from the traditional wedding blueprint and not have a wedding band as incorporating French music into the wedding celebration was very important for us. Bryan did this perfectly and had the right balance of French and English/Irish music on the night. Bryan also took the time to research and include French music in the setlist which was a sign of great interest in our wedding from his end. We were very happy with Bryan and would recommend him to any couple looking to have a balance of music cultures on the night as this is something that not a lot of entertainment suppliers would do.
Added 25th May 2024
Niall O’ Keeffe
5.0
Married on 9th Mar 2024
Bryan was excellent in DJ’ing for the night of our Indian-Irish wedding, in the Maryborough Hotel in Cork recently.
From our first contact, we got on very well and his portfolio of previous events was very impressive.
As I am Irish and my wife is Indian, Bryan did a wonderful job mixing up the music between the usual Irish wedding tunes, as well as fun Indian songs, which both the Indian and Irish guests loved dancing to in equal measure!!
The dance floor was full all night and was quite frankly, hopping !!! A testament to Bryan’s ability to know what songs to play at different times to keep everyone dancing away!!
All in all, a top class DJ, and an even better person!!
Cheers Bryan!!
Niall and Monika xx
From our first contact, we got on very well and his portfolio of previous events was very impressive.
As I am Irish and my wife is Indian, Bryan did a wonderful job mixing up the music between the usual Irish wedding tunes, as well as fun Indian songs, which both the Indian and Irish guests loved dancing to in equal measure!!
The dance floor was full all night and was quite frankly, hopping !!! A testament to Bryan’s ability to know what songs to play at different times to keep everyone dancing away!!
All in all, a top class DJ, and an even better person!!
Cheers Bryan!!
Niall and Monika xx
Added 24th Mar 2024
Mark Verling
5.0
Married on 16th Dec 2023
Bryan was a pleasure to deal with and professional throughout the whole process. On the night, he read the crowd and everyone danced the night away!
Added 1st Jan 2024
Jasmine Davila
5.0
Married on 25th Nov 2023
I cannot rave enough about Bryan?s DJ/Emcee services! He was incredibly responsive from the first conversation and all the way through the planning process he asked for any details that could make our wedding song choices special! He was wonderful to work with, even while being in different countries!
On the day of our wedding, he was jovial and charismatic with all of our guests! He took requests, perfectly timed every queue that we asked of him with entrance/exit songs and had the dance floor packed the entire night!!!!! He even surprised us with an incredible reel just a few days after our wedding that brought us so much joy to watch!! If you are looking for a DJ/Emcee for your wedding, look no further!!! Bryan is the professional and personable DJ you are looking for! He will make your wedding night unforgettable and you will not regret it! Best of luck to him going forward!!
On the day of our wedding, he was jovial and charismatic with all of our guests! He took requests, perfectly timed every queue that we asked of him with entrance/exit songs and had the dance floor packed the entire night!!!!! He even surprised us with an incredible reel just a few days after our wedding that brought us so much joy to watch!! If you are looking for a DJ/Emcee for your wedding, look no further!!! Bryan is the professional and personable DJ you are looking for! He will make your wedding night unforgettable and you will not regret it! Best of luck to him going forward!!
Added 28th Nov 2023
Michael and Ciara
5.0
Married on 20th Oct 2023
Bryan was an absolute dream to deal with from start to finish. We saw him at a family wedding and booked him the next week. He also recommended the band to us (Bermuda country club).
I couldn't praise Bryan any higher. He had the dancefloor full all night and played about 5 or 6 encores!
If you want the dancefloor full all night and great music Bryan is your man!
I couldn't praise Bryan any higher. He had the dancefloor full all night and played about 5 or 6 encores!
If you want the dancefloor full all night and great music Bryan is your man!
Response from Bryan McDonnell DJ
Thanks a lot Michael for the kind words! Your wedding was an absolute rocker. Would love to do it all over again.
Added 23rd Oct 2023
Louise &Chris Hartnett
5.0
Married on 19th Oct 2023
Bryan was absolutely fantastic from first engagement to the end of the wedding night. He was early on the day to ensure full set up, and that all went smoothly.
We asked Bryan to ensure everyone was dancing and having a good time, he absolutely delivered. We had an absolute ball and would recommend Bryan without a shadow of a doubt, he's superb.
We asked Bryan to ensure everyone was dancing and having a good time, he absolutely delivered. We had an absolute ball and would recommend Bryan without a shadow of a doubt, he's superb.
Added 25th Oct 2023
Tatiana Kupeczki
5.0
Married on 7th Oct 2023
Bryan was the DJ for our wedding and did an excellent job! The dance floor was crowded at all times and there was a good mix of songs. He even took videos and pictures and shared them with us afterwards which was highly appreciated. Bryan was professional, on time and really friendly! Would definitely recommend.
Added 10th Oct 2023
Niamh and Padraig Slattery
5.0
Married on 1st Sep 2023
Bryan was amazing!! He had the dancefloor full all night and really played exactly what the crowd wanted! I wouldn?t hesitate to recommend him to any future bride and groom! He was also a fab person and was very responsive in the lead up to the big day - thank you Bryan for an amazing night!
Added 6th Sep 2023
Renata & Mindaugas
5.0
Married on 8th Aug 2023
"We just wanted to say a Bryan thank you for our Polish&Lithuanian wedding .You smashed it. Everyone we spoke to commented on how amazing you were. You made the party exceptional. Thanks for being a great crack too. Good song selection, had everyone dancing, many requests played and a really lovely genuine guy! Definitely recommend for weddings! Thankyou so much!!!!!"We are lost for words.Thank you Bryan for being part of our day.
Added 29th Aug 2023
Marie and Charlie
5.0
Married on 29th Jul 2023
Bryan is a gentleman and a great Dj. He?s very accommodating and easy going and played really good tunes! Everyone was on the dance floor and the songs were crowd favourites as well as incorporating some of our requests. Couldn?t recommend Bryan highly enough. Thanks a million!
Added 6th Aug 2023
Amy & Eric
5.0
Married on 28th Jul 2023
Had Bryan for my wedding in July 2023, and he had the dance floor full all night. Bryan was amazing at reading the crowd and playing the most fabulous music all night long! Everyone has since commented on how good the music was. We had a very mixed crowd Irish/American young/old and he nailed it with the
song choices- Thanks Bryan
song choices- Thanks Bryan
Added 2nd Aug 2023
Marie and Tadhgh
5.0
Married on 24th Jul 2023
Bryan did a great job at the wedding! Great range of songs and got the crowd going. Also very quick to respond to messages and flexible with timings etc
Response from Bryan McDonnell DJ
Hi Marie and Tadgh,
Many thanks for taking the time to leave me a review, I was only delighted to have been part of your special day at 10 Bridge Street.
It was honestly a very well-planned wedding on your behalf and I'm glad everything worked out with myself and Bermuda County Council.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave me a review, I was only delighted to have been part of your special day at 10 Bridge Street.
It was honestly a very well-planned wedding on your behalf and I'm glad everything worked out with myself and Bermuda County Council.
Added 17th Jul 2023
Cindrella & Maurits
5.0
Married on 21st Jul 2023
Bryan was our DJ for our wedding in July. From the initial enquiry engagement all the way through to the wedding night Bryan has been extremely professional and very organised. it was a multi cultural wedding with Indians/dutch/Irish guests and it was really important to incorporate music to cater for all of our guests.
We shared a high level music list with Bryan and asked him to assess the room on the day and gave him full control of the music on the night.
Needless to say Bryan did an amazing job on the day. The dance floor was packed throughout the night. We also had a few traditional Indian elements during the reception and with our guidance Bryan played the right music at the right time.
We were delighted to have Bryan handle all the music on the night as he did such a great job. We did not have a band or any other form of music and we were delighted with the choice we made.
Bryan you were so professional, friendly and fun at the same time. We had a fabulous night and we hope we get another chance to work together.
We shared a high level music list with Bryan and asked him to assess the room on the day and gave him full control of the music on the night.
Needless to say Bryan did an amazing job on the day. The dance floor was packed throughout the night. We also had a few traditional Indian elements during the reception and with our guidance Bryan played the right music at the right time.
We were delighted to have Bryan handle all the music on the night as he did such a great job. We did not have a band or any other form of music and we were delighted with the choice we made.
Bryan you were so professional, friendly and fun at the same time. We had a fabulous night and we hope we get another chance to work together.
Added 29th Nov 2023
Orla O Mahony
5.0
Married on 6th Jul 2023
We had no band at our wedding
Bryan was absolutely incredible he met with me a few weeks before the wedding to make sure everything was ok with my music choice etc
The dance floor was full all night
He played a wide variety of music suiting young and not so young
His professionalism is second to none
He also recommended someone to play background music during our meal and it was the only wedding I have ever seen ppl up dancing at their tables during their dinner the guitarist was superb
We can?t thank Bryan enough for making our day/night a day we will ever forget
Thank you Bryan
Bryan was absolutely incredible he met with me a few weeks before the wedding to make sure everything was ok with my music choice etc
The dance floor was full all night
He played a wide variety of music suiting young and not so young
His professionalism is second to none
He also recommended someone to play background music during our meal and it was the only wedding I have ever seen ppl up dancing at their tables during their dinner the guitarist was superb
We can?t thank Bryan enough for making our day/night a day we will ever forget
Thank you Bryan
Added 10th Jul 2023
Eva and Jeff McCormick
5.0
Married on 3rd Jun 2023
Honestly thank you so much to Bryan for doing our wedding and day 2, we had the most amazing time and you were amazing, if you are on the hunt for a DJ Bryan is definitely the man, we cancelled our band and had him for the full evening and my god we are delighted we did, he was amazing and the floor was full all night, he had the crowd going, was able to read them perfectly and we even had a few dance offs. Then for the day 2 we had karaoke, which was just the best craic ever, everyone got up and got involved and honestly he just made our wedding weekend. Everyone is still talking about how amazing he was. Honestly Bryan you are amazing and great craic and thank you so much for being part of our weekend.
Added 19th Jul 2023
Diarmuid & Julia Gillingham
5.0
Married on 1st Jun 2023
Bryan was recently the DJ at our wedding.
Bryan went the extra mile to ensure that our day was special. For example, he supplied us with a detailed questionnaire to fill out outlining what we wanted and met us in person to ensure that he understood what we wanted.
On the day of the wedding, Bryan was a wonderful communicator and very independent. He spoke with the wedding hotel and other music providers to ensure everything ran as smoothly as possible. For example, Bryan came early to ensure that his sound system was working for our outdoor ceremony.
We were very impressed with a few key things on the day.
1. How quickly Bryan got everything set up and adapted from the outdoor ceremony to an indoor dance floor later in the evening.
2. How he found a playlist that a wide range of people enjoyed. Our wedding was a multi-cultural event that had people from over 10 countries.
3. Bryan was also brilliant at speaking and interacting with our guests all night. Everyone enjoyed his friendly, interactive and approachable style.
4. Bryan, also managed to include a few Harry Potter songs for us which was very special as it was the theme of the wedding.
It was very striking, how many of our guest both during the wedding and the day after, told us how wonderful Bryan was.
We have no doubt in our mind that we made the right choice hiring Bryan for the full day.
We would be happy to hire Bryan again for future events and would be happy to recommend him to a friend, family member or stranger.
Bryan went the extra mile to ensure that our day was special. For example, he supplied us with a detailed questionnaire to fill out outlining what we wanted and met us in person to ensure that he understood what we wanted.
On the day of the wedding, Bryan was a wonderful communicator and very independent. He spoke with the wedding hotel and other music providers to ensure everything ran as smoothly as possible. For example, Bryan came early to ensure that his sound system was working for our outdoor ceremony.
We were very impressed with a few key things on the day.
1. How quickly Bryan got everything set up and adapted from the outdoor ceremony to an indoor dance floor later in the evening.
2. How he found a playlist that a wide range of people enjoyed. Our wedding was a multi-cultural event that had people from over 10 countries.
3. Bryan was also brilliant at speaking and interacting with our guests all night. Everyone enjoyed his friendly, interactive and approachable style.
4. Bryan, also managed to include a few Harry Potter songs for us which was very special as it was the theme of the wedding.
It was very striking, how many of our guest both during the wedding and the day after, told us how wonderful Bryan was.
We have no doubt in our mind that we made the right choice hiring Bryan for the full day.
We would be happy to hire Bryan again for future events and would be happy to recommend him to a friend, family member or stranger.
Added 17th Jun 2023
Edel and Diako
5.0
Married on 5th May 2023
Bryan is an amazing DJ. We decided to have a DJ only and were a little nervous we would miss the interaction associated with a live band. We need not have worried - Bryan was sensational, he worked the crowd well and the dance floor was never empty. Moreover, Bryan brilliantly fused our two cultures, Irish and Kurdish. The whole floor was involved in an impromptu dance off facilitated by Bryan. I must also add Bryan is a sound lad, easy to communicate with. I would recommended Bryan to anyone!
Added 9th May 2023
Anna and Chris
5.0
Married on 24th Apr 2023
Bryan made the dance at our wedding an unforgettable experience. Our guest from all over the world had so much fun and danced till the end of the amazing night. Working with Bryan was a pleasure and we knew we were in good hands which made the planning process less stressful.
Added 1st May 2023
Craig & Cassidy Orr
5.0
Married on 15th Apr 2023
Bryan was a tremendous DJ and we would encourage any engaged couple to strongly consider him as the wedding reception DJ. He was very accommodating with our playlist, had a really positive attitude, and our guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves. He was responsive during the planning phase and met with us over Zoom to go through more of the finer details. We loved having him as our DJ!
Response from Bryan McDonnell DJ
Thank you so much for the kind words. I hope all your guests who traveled over from the United States and Canada had a great time while in Ireland.
Added 1st May 2023
Jessica and James O Reilly
5.0
Married on 25th Feb 2023
Oh my! Who needs a Band when you can get a DJ like Bryan! He's is a pure gent! Got the crowd up straight away and by the end of the night they were still chanting for more songs. Thank you so much Bryan.
Love Jessica and James
Love Jessica and James
Added 7th Mar 2023
Katie Quilter
5.0
Married on 10th Dec 2022
Bryan was an excellent DJ. We hired Bryan for the full after dinner entertainment instead of getting a band. Bryan had a great selection of songs to suit all. The guests loved it and kept complimenting the music even months later after the wedding. Thanks to Bryan for travelling to Tralee during the bad weather. I would highly recommend him.
Added 17th Mar 2023
Ellie & Seamus
5.0
Married on 16th Sep 2022
From start to finish, dealing with Bryan was a fantastic experience. As we were getting married away from home we had no other recommendations on a DJ apart the ones on this site, and my god did Bryan live up to all of his 5 star reviews. All night long people were asking for his details and to know where I found him! He adapted to the cosy room in Gougane Barra. He had the sitting room on fire playing all of the classics. The floor was never empty and even after the afters were served people were back on the floor straight away. We cannot recommend Bryan enough to be a part of your day!
Added 21st Sep 2022
Suzie & Tony
5.0
Married on 27th Aug 2022
Bryan recently played at our wedding party and he was nothing short of amazing. He was a pleasure to deal with from start to end. His range of music was incredible and catered for all our guests. Everyone was raving about the DJ and how good the music was. We highly recommend Bryan and wish him all the best in the future.
Added 31st Aug 2022
Cathal & Lillian
5.0
Married on 26th Aug 2022
We had a very clear idea what we wanted (& didn't want!) from our wedding DJ. Once we explained this, Bryan completely got it & responded accordingly. From our first dance & subsequent songs to random requests from our guests, Bryan did if all with professionalism, charm & style. Our guests loved him! Thank you Bryan for helping in making our evening so special.
Added 8th Nov 2022
Sandi and Mike
5.0
Married on 18th Jun 2022
Bryan was incredible and worked the crowd really well. The dance floor was never empty!! Thanks so much for bringing the fun energy
Added 30th Jun 2022
Stef & Richard
5.0
Married on 17th Jun 2022
Bryan did an amazing dj service for our wedding. Would highly recommend him.
He gave a detailed questionnaire before to get a feel for our likes and dislikes.
He gave a detailed questionnaire before to get a feel for our likes and dislikes.
Added 28th Jun 2022
Denise & Paul
5.0
Married on 20th May 2022
An extremely professional DJ who knows how to put on a show.
Me and my partner sat down in September 2021 to organise our wedding.
The first thing that was clear between us is that we both weren't keen
on the idea of having a live band as we didn't want to be listening to the likes of wagon wheel all night!
We decided then on getting a high end DJ for our wedding. After some research, we we're both
nearly second guessing ourselves as would couldn't find someone suitable. We then stumbled across Bryan's website and we both knew this is the guy for the job because of all the great reviews.
On the night of our wedding we found Brian extremely professional at what he does,
he worked around out alternative hip hop orientated playlist yet still pleased
all the ages.
We really both couldn't recommend Brian enough!
Me and my partner sat down in September 2021 to organise our wedding.
The first thing that was clear between us is that we both weren't keen
on the idea of having a live band as we didn't want to be listening to the likes of wagon wheel all night!
We decided then on getting a high end DJ for our wedding. After some research, we we're both
nearly second guessing ourselves as would couldn't find someone suitable. We then stumbled across Bryan's website and we both knew this is the guy for the job because of all the great reviews.
On the night of our wedding we found Brian extremely professional at what he does,
he worked around out alternative hip hop orientated playlist yet still pleased
all the ages.
We really both couldn't recommend Brian enough!
Added 28th Jun 2022
Aine
5.0
Married on 7th May 2022
Our wedding night was the best fun ever!! We booked only a DJ to kick off straight after the meal.
He helped with our first dance, and kept the dance floor rocking throughout the night!
We were kinda nervous not to get a band as its so?traditional to have that but I am so happy we didn't.?The space was smaller and more intimate and would not have suited a 3 piece band, so DJ from the start worked perfectly!! We were able to select songs/genres and discuss with Bryan our preferences and tastes. He kept the dance floor on fire with the best tunes, some games/dance offs, the confetti bombs and smoke machine. It did not matter there was no live instruments, we had great music and fun and literally danced from the rafters!!!
He helped with our first dance, and kept the dance floor rocking throughout the night!
We were kinda nervous not to get a band as its so?traditional to have that but I am so happy we didn't.?The space was smaller and more intimate and would not have suited a 3 piece band, so DJ from the start worked perfectly!! We were able to select songs/genres and discuss with Bryan our preferences and tastes. He kept the dance floor on fire with the best tunes, some games/dance offs, the confetti bombs and smoke machine. It did not matter there was no live instruments, we had great music and fun and literally danced from the rafters!!!
Response from Bryan McDonnell DJ
Thanks so much for the review Aine. Your wedding was a lot of fun to be a part of and the venue was perfect for a DJ. I can confirm ye both did indeed hang off the rafters of that barn. Fair play.
Added 8th Jun 2022
Steph & Brian
5.0
Married on 28th Apr 2022
I would recommend Bryan to anyone looking for a DJ for a Wedding or event. He had everyone of all different age groups on the dancefloor all night right up to the last song! Thanks again Bryan!
Added 9th Jul 2022
Sean and Nicole
4.8
Married on 1st Apr 2022
Bryan was our DJ for an intimate wedding of about 40 people. He was there with us the whole day start to finish(11am-2am). He was on site at about 11 for our wedding at one. Both myself and my husband were blown away by how friendly and helpful he was. I gave my husband all the song picks the morning of the wedding, him and Bryan had a chat about how they would play during the ceremony. Everything during the ceremony went off without a hitch! We then moved on to our entry as husband and wife for dinner my brother in law did all the introductions but Bryan had an amazing playlist ready. Throughout dinner the music was fun and enjoyable with just the right atmosphere. After dinner when all of the dancing started I really didn't think we could have more fun but Bryan was there with just the right tunes. As a couple we decided early on to cut out a lot of the traditional wedding songs (wagon wheel, sweet Caroline, rock the boat) I was really nervous how this would affect the music as a traditional 00's 10's playlist was not what we wanted. Bryan went above and beyond, he took requests but we also gave him full permission to veto anything crazy. All of our friends and family loved not only the music but how friendly Bryan was. We also have a few weddings this year and have not stopped recommending him. If we have any big event in the future he will be the first person we contact.
P. S. THANK YOU Bryan sincerely the crazy couple who walked down the aisle to jurassic Park.
P. S. THANK YOU Bryan sincerely the crazy couple who walked down the aisle to jurassic Park.
Added 31st May 2022
Daniel & Nicole
5.0
Married on 19th Feb 2022
Bryan was just amazing, everything completely surpassed our expectations! Every guest commented on how good the music was, and he kept us all up dancing for the night! I didn't want it to end!
He was also very easy to get in contact with and made sure to touch base to get an understanding of our music taste prior to the night. His setup is also second to none and really adds to the experience!
Thank you so much again, for everything!
He was also very easy to get in contact with and made sure to touch base to get an understanding of our music taste prior to the night. His setup is also second to none and really adds to the experience!
Thank you so much again, for everything!
Added 26th Feb 2022
Sharon & James
5.0
Married on 11th Feb 2022
Our band canceled on us a few days before our wedding due to a member testing positive for covid. We had Bryan booked separately as our after-band DJ and instead of panicking, we decided to have Bryan for the full evening. To say Bryan blew our expectations away is an understatement, his music and energy was fantastic and really sufficed for the live band. He was able to play for hours on end and still had the crowd up enjoying themselves. Massive thanks to Bryan for saving our wedding day!
Added 30th Mar 2022
Linda and Edward dennehy
5.0
Married on 21st Jan 2022
We cannot recommend Bryan enough. He was amazing from start to finish. Everyone loved the music and were up dancing and played lots of our requests. He was amazing to deal with when we first contacted him back in June 2020.
Added 22nd Jan 2022
Danny Ryan
5.0
Married on 20th Nov 2021
Bryan was fantastic . The band we had were excellent and Bryan kept the people on the dance floor for the rest of the night.
Added 11th Jan 2022
Aaron & Mikaela
5.0
Married on 12th Oct 2021
We hired Bryan as the DJ for our Wedding. He certainly did not disappoint and had us and our guests enjoying every minute of the evening. The place was absolutely buzzing!
He was very efficient with his setup and of course played great tunes that catered everyone. His equipment was a great addition to the room/dance floor. He always responded in good time coming up to the day, even when we had to reschedule due to the pandemic. He also provided a playlist template for us to fill in which was very helpful. Such a sound guy. Thank you Bryan for helping us make our special day so memorable. We highly recommend him!
He was very efficient with his setup and of course played great tunes that catered everyone. His equipment was a great addition to the room/dance floor. He always responded in good time coming up to the day, even when we had to reschedule due to the pandemic. He also provided a playlist template for us to fill in which was very helpful. Such a sound guy. Thank you Bryan for helping us make our special day so memorable. We highly recommend him!
Added 11th Dec 2021
Maeve
Wedding on 3rd Sep 2021
I was given the task of booking a DJ at the last minute for my brother's wedding after a change in restrictions. As the music can make or break a wedding, it's needless to say, the pressure was on! Having found DJ Bryan online, I called him and we had a discussion about the kind of music the bride and groom would like. Bryan was very accommodating with their requests, including a few last minute ones. He played a great mix of music, old and new, and the dance floor was packed all night long. Afterwards, many of the guests said it was one of the busiest and best dancefloors they had ever seen at a wedding! I would highly recommend Bryan - communication was seamless, the music was fantastic, and he is sure to make your wedding one to remember.
Added 10th Oct 2021
Conor O'Mahony
5.0
Married on 10th Jan 2020
We had Bryan dj after the band for our wedding in January. I had been to a number of weddings where the band did the dj for the last 2 hours and felt it wasn't the same so me and my wife opted to have two separate suppliers for the entertainment on the night which was a great decision. We had seen Bryan play during the summer at one of our friends weddings and we personally both found him excellent that night so we decided to book him for our date. On our night Bryan arrived and got his dj gear ready before the band which was great to see. He also honoured our song requests and still got everyone up dancing. We couldn't recommend hiring a good dj to finish off the night right.
Thank you for being part of our special day Bryan - Conor and Edel.
Thank you for being part of our special day Bryan - Conor and Edel.
Response from Bryan McDonnell DJ
Conor thank you for following up with Mr request! I'm glad ye guys got my name of your friend because it was a great honour to play for ye that night - thank you - Bryan
Added 28th Apr 2020
Sinead McCarthy
5.0
Married on 13th Dec 2019
We had Bryan for the afters of out wedding on December 13th for out wedding in Vienna Woods Cork. Bryan played after our band and numerous people raved about our D.J the next day. Bryan brought an excellent light show and made the atmosphere in the room feel very electric,the music played throughout the night catered for all ages, it wasn't particularly to 80/90's or to modern just a very nice mix of both with some great throwbacks from the early 2000's which I didn't expect. He did very well to play the songs we requested and blended them in nicely to his set. Me and my husband both agree that when booking a D.J for your wedding to choose wisely and shop around as it's more of an important service then we both had anticipated. We would both highly recommend Bryan!
Response from Bryan McDonnell DJ
Thanks so much Sinead hope all is well! tbf the songs ye sent were great and I knew they were going to go down well! All the best with your marriage - Bryan
Added 28th Apr 2020
Rob
5.0
Married on 19th Oct 2019
Bryan was brilliant for our second day of our wedding after getting married abroad. He was very professional, enthusiastic and the music choice was brilliant and got everyone up dancing. Better than expected to be honest which was fantastic and would definitely recommend to any couple looking for a dj for their wedding or any event. Thanks again Bryan.
Added 6th May 2020
Laura Daly
5.0
Married on 6th Sep 2019
DJ Bryan was absolutely amazing!!! We had a last minute cancellation from our DJ less than a week before our wedding! I was lucky enough to know someone who was able to arrange Bryan to play after our band had finished.
Top notch DJ, very professional service, reasonably priced, and very facilitating. Thanks again!
Top notch DJ, very professional service, reasonably priced, and very facilitating. Thanks again!
Added 30th Apr 2020
Dara & Orla
5.0
Married on 10th Aug 2019
Excellent!! Bryan had our dance floor rocking all night. Very reasonably priced and the music was down to a tee. Bryan was also very keen to understand what type of music we wanted well in advance of the event and worked very well with our requests. Thanks again
Added 4th May 2020
Aidan Gleeson
5.0
Married on 26th Jul 2019
Great guy! Brought lots of lights which made the room look great on our night.Also head a great selection of music which pleased everyone. If you're looking to finish off your night with a bang go with d.j Bryan!!
Response from Bryan McDonnell DJ
I'm glad you liked the lights Aidan! The strobes really went down with your choice of music :) thanks again, Bryan
Added 29th Apr 2020
Amy and Ronan
5.0
Married on 18th Jul 2019
Bryan was superb overall sending us a detailed questionnaire that would help him understand what music we were exactly looking for on our night. we were also offered led glow sticks and confetti which made our wedding look like something from a nightclub. very impressed overall and we would really recommend him all around.... thank u!
Response from Bryan McDonnell DJ
Thank you for your review! It really was a great night and the led glow sticks with the haze created a great party atmosphere :)
Added 2nd Sep 2020
Greg Murphy
5.0
Married on 12th Jul 2019
Me and My Wife were very impressed with Bryan's dj's service from music to lighting it was all very impressive. We would both defiantly recommend working with Bryan as it was a great way to finish off the night! he was only booked to play till 2am but had not bother playing till nearly 3 and didn't charge us anything extra. Thank you
Added 30th Apr 2020
Rich & Lisa
5.0
Married on 29th Jun 2019
Bryan was the DJ at our wedding in June 2019. He was brillant to deal with beforehand giving us details of where we could see him play and sent us a video. We worked with him on a play list that we all thought would work. Bryan arrived allowing himself plenty of time to set up. Within minutes of him starting the floor was full, the music was infectious and everyone were dancing there socks off. Just what we wanted!! We couldn`t say enough to recommend Bryan to anyone planning a wedding or a party.
Response from Bryan McDonnell DJ
Thank you so much to the both of ye. It was a night I won't personally forget and I'm really glad ye all enjoyed your night. Thank you - Bryan
Added 4th May 2020
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This guy was brilliant and our guests were full of praise for him.
If you want a touch of class for your special day dj Bryan McDonnell is your only man