Thoughtful Testimonials
Audrey Mahler Loved our Customized Approach to a Fun, Festive Wedding with Class &Elegance!
Dear Aaron,
I wanted to let you know how very happy Tom and I were with all you did to make Olivia and Rich's wedding the smashing success that it was!
Aaron: Nick and I would just like to thank you for the wonderful job you did with the wedding music. The piano for the ceremony was absolutely beautiful; you are truly talented! Thank you for making the night run smoothly and getting everyone out on the dance floor. Your music selections were great, and really appealed to our variety of guests. We couldn't be more satisfied with how the night went. Thank you for keeping everything elegant and classy. It has been a pleasure to work with you. We will definitely give high recommendations of you for those getting married in the future. Gratefully, Amanda and Nick.
Aaron Topfer and his colleagues did an absolutely amazing job at our wedding! Aaron is very organized and
made sure to get all of our information from us in a timely manner, and seemed to know exactly what we wanted
from the suggestions we gave him. He obviously is very experienced in the wedding music business. The live
music during our ceremony and reception set the mood perfectly without being too overwhelming or hokey.
Aaron really excelled, however, in the role of DJ. He organized the night in such a way as to get everybody
dancing - and I mean EVERYBODY. Old and young, friends and family, were all jam-packed on the dance floor.
People who never dance were dancing, and everyone was having an amazing time. Many, many people told us
that it was the Best Wedding they’d been to and Aaron’s music expertise played a big role in that! We
wholeheartedly recommend Aaron to anyone looking for wedding music.
The Wedding of Dr. Khoa Tran & Jessie
Bowes
The music for the ceremony was lovely and original. When I heard the gentle sound of "La-la-lu" being played so tenderly on the piano, I was overcome with emotion. I am sure you may have thought this was an unusual request, and I thank you for playing it so wonderfully. It was a special lullaby I used to sing to Olivia when she was small. You coordinated the music perfectly, between the recorded pieces, accompanying Brittany for "My Heart is So Full of You", and your piano playing, it all came together without a hitch. The emotion expressed by everyone, including the bride and groom, has created a life-long memory to be treasured.
I heard the grand piano and bass sounded fantastic! Thank you for providing the perfect atmosphere for the guests to start the celebration.
The reception was fabulous from beginning to end, Aaron. Thank you for "going with the flow" with the antics of the wedding party, their impromptu floor show, etc. As you saw firsthand, Olivia and Rich have an extroverted bunch of friends who love to dance and sing. We so appreciated that you could stay for the additional time, that was terrific. The dance floor was packed all night, and you did a wonderful job of making the music flow and keeping the guests happy.
I loved the way the evening ended, with their last dance and then into "The Best of Times" from La Cage. That was beyond words, just a moment in time we will always remember. I know how happy Olivia and Rich were - they loved every minute and didn't want the night to end. We spoke of how wonderful everything was and how much it meant that you were so responsive to what they asked for and how the music both at the ceremony and all through the evening created an unforgettable wedding. Thank you so much, Aaron, I would recommend your services very highly to everyone, and I will do so whenever I am able! We appreciate your professionalism and courtesy, and we hope we are able to enjoy your music again in the future!
Sincerely, Jayne Petzy
Mother of the Bride
The New Olivia & Rich Binning
Searles Castle {Windham, NH}
July 3rd, 2009
The New Amanda & Nick Delich
Ski Esta Resort {Bethel, Maine}
May 20th, 2009

Wedding of Lindsay and Brandon
Lake Pearl Luciano's, Wrentham, MA
June 27, 2009

Wedding of Tracy and Jeff
Granite Links Golf Club, Quincy, MA
May 15th, 2009

Wedding of Kara and Tim
Willowbend, Cape Cod, MA
September 28, 2008
Please Note: Testimonials that are not Scanned are Straight copy/paste from Emails...we have tried to Highlight the Most Important Points in Red and Blue...you are of course, welcome to read everything for yourself :)

The New Shula and Adam Green
The Boston Harbor Hotel
7/26/08

Searles Castle in Windham, NH
May 19th, 2007
The Photo Proof
of the Dance Floor mentioned in the Letter is on our Home
Page at www.1877YourMusic.com !
"Dear Aaron: Casey and I wanted to let you know that we are both very pleased
that we chose to hire you for our July 8, 2006 wedding at the downtown Harvard
Club in Boston. Thank you for a job very well done. Truth be told, you offer great bang for the buck! Our
guests said wonderful things about your piano playing during our cocktail hour,
which unfortunately we couldn’t hear (because we were in our private
reception). We were lucky enough to hear your performance during our
reception, which was stellar. We very much appreciated
your low-key emceeing style, your attention to detail (you correctly pronounced
all of our very difficult names!), and the way you selected songs. Also,
your unique approach of playing genre-based sets eliminated the abrupt
transitions between songs so characteristic of most other DJs, kept people on
the dance floor, and created great continuity throughout the
evening. Best of all, you were totally receptive to Casey and
I – our musical tastes and preferences (e.g. play and do-not-play
lists). I will forever be grateful to you for keeping
country music out of my wedding, despite all the requests you surely
received! You exhibited great professionalism and sound
judgment. Thank you for your hard work and for being a genuinely nice
person. It was a pleasure to work with you, and I would be happy to
serve as a reference for future clients."
Independent Review by "Knottie"
LPL81207 "To
all people looking for a musician/DJ for a special event: I knew prior to my wedding that
the person in charge of entertainment really can make or break a wedding.
I have been to weddings that were truly awful in the past, and therefore made it
a priority to find someone who knew what they were doing. My wife
and I could not possibly be more satisfied with the experience we had with Aaron
Topfer. Aaron did everything right: he was impeccably professional,
organized, and concerned with making the day perfect. He spent time
talking with us, getting to know us, and developing a sense for the kind of
event we wanted, and I felt as though he really cared to make our day as special
as he could. Aaron is a musician, and he, along with several other musicians,
played at our ceremony, the cocktail hour, and initial dinner. The grace
and class they added to our celebration was priceless. They played
beautifully and appropriately for the occasion, and really enhanced the mood and
enjoyment of our guests. Following this, Aaron turned into a DJ...and he
was truly terrific. Aaron perceived, through conversations he had with us
and through our request list, the exact kind of music and the kind of party we
wanted. He let our preferences guide the day, and he truly provided a
party that felt genuine and our own. Furthermore, with his tremendous
music knowledge, he was able to come up with suggestions and thoughts that were
in-line with our tastes and preferences---songs we did not even think about
before talking with him, but which fit in perfectly. And throughout it all, he
remained professional, service oriented, responsible...in short, I cannot say
one bad thing. Aaron works hard and cares enough to do a great job, and he
has the talent to match his commitment. We were very lucky to have
him." "Aaron: We wanted to thank you again for
your first class service as our music provider for our wedding reception.
Though Greg and I were off site for photographs during the cocktail hour, we've heard so many compliments from our guests regarding the
piano music you played. Not only did they love the selections, but
thought the volume was perfect as well (which is a very important factor,
especially during the cocktail hour!). Now for the Reception! You did an amazing job following our requests of likes and
dislikes. You played a wide range of selections but they seemed to
appeal to just about everyone. You even got Greg to dance...and he doesn't
dance...EVER! And, in addition, excellent work at keeping the evening
moving along. From the toasts to the last dance, you announced each event
in a clear and professional way. Lastly, we wanted to
thank you for being easy and fun to work with.
We will gladly offer your contact information
to any and all of our friends who are looking for a talented, professional
musician/DJ." "Dear Aaron: Rob and I want to
thank you so much for providing us with outstanding service as a Pianist, DJ and
Master of Ceremonies at our wedding on September 30th, 2005 at the Lighthouse
Inn. It was a pleasure meeting and working with you during the months prior to
the wedding, and we greatly appreciated your vast knowledge of music, your
flexibility, and your talent -- you are a true professional. We feel that our wedding day was magical and could not have been
more perfect, and that was in great part because of you. The piano music
you played during the ceremony and cocktail hour was beautiful, you kept the
timeline moving along very smoothly, and got everyone
dancing right until the end, including myself. I will never forget
walking down my aisle of rose petals and hearing you playing "Love of My Life"
by Jim Brickman on the piano -- it was one of the best moments of my life. My friends and family members are still talking about how much Fun
they had and how impressed they were with the Music!
If the opportunity arises, which
I am sure it will, we will highly recommend you to anyone who is looking for DJ
Music for their wedding or private function -- we know they will be very happy
and pleased, just as we are. Thank you, Aaron, again for doing a great job and
for our beautiful memories."
"This letter is to give high
recommendation to Aaron Topfer as a Musician, DJ, and Master of Ceremonies for
any Special Event. We hired Aaron for our wedding in September 2005. We found
Aaron to be a complete professional during all stages of planning up through the
evening of our event. He gave special attention to understanding the types of
music we wanted at our reception and the level of interaction we wanted him to
have with our guests. He designed the evening to customize to what we wanted and
as such was extremely easy to work with. One great thing about Aaron is that he
only books one event a day and so he has was able to stay late without
additional charges. Our reception started out with a cocktail hour in which he
played piano and he also hired a stand-up bassist. The live
music was a nice mix of jazz and added that special touch of class to our
wedding. As the Master of Ceremonies for
the night, he facilitated the movement of our guests all evening which was great
and allowed the activities of the night to flow extremely well. After dinner, he
became our DJ and he had everyone dancing for hours and it
was a Blast! Our guests had a Great Time and I Still receive compliments on how
great the dancing was!
Aaron is a classy professional, dressed in a tuxedo and brings no
props and leaves the partying to the guests.
We were thrilled with him
and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone who is looking for a great
mixture of Live Music as well as a DJ. I am confident you will not be
disappointed." "I was
incredibly impressed with Aaron's knowledge, professionalism and amazing
attention to detail. Music selection was very important to me. Aaron assured me
he could completely customize my wedding with all my music choices from the
ceremony through to the reception. After just one
conversation with him, I had complete confidence in his ability to effectively
DJ our wedding. I did not need to shop around. Moreover, his demeanor and
ability to customize to our wedding needs balanced with his attentive and
supportive nature which made dealing with Aaron so easy. It is rare to find
someone so accommodating and pleasant to deal with. Not only did Aaron DJ our
wedding and meet every detail of our requirements, but he also did a wonderful
job of playing the organ during the ceremony, and playing the piano during the
cocktail hour. We have had many people comment on how beautiful and special our
wedding was, but the one consistent comment is how brilliant the music was and
how talented Aaron is. He did a fantastic job keeping everything on schedule and
ensuring that the entire dance floor was covered. On a side note, my husband and
I were totally clueless on the musical needs during a traditional wedding
ceremony. Aaron knew exactly what we were looking for, and within minutes of our
first and only meeting, he was able to, on the spot, articulate and play samples
of what we were looking for and help us to choose the perfect music for our
ceremony. Aaron has an uncanny ability to make one feel extremely comfortable
and help direct the entire wedding process in a gentile professional manner.
There are lots of things that did not go as planned on our wedding day, but we
knew Aaron would not let us down. Aaron was sincerely the most stable, trusted
part of our wedding process, and I really appreciate how comfortable he had us
feel. I am happy to recommend Aaron and more importantly, I would use him for
any musician or DJ needs in the future.
"I am writing this letter of
recommendation for Aaron Topfer because I couldn't be more pleased with his
services as the pianist and DJ for our wedding. At a wedding, the music is
absolutely crucial. It sets the tone for the entire evening. It was very
important to my husband and me to find just the right person. We were married in Bennington , Vermont , and are from New York .
We were worried we wouldn't be able to find what we were looking for long
distance. We were very lucky to have found Aaron who travels to the entire New
England area at no additional cost. We were looking for a DJ that was
going to be low key and unobtrusive. He was exactly what we were looking for. He
kept the evening flowing without being overbearing. We received numerous
compliments from our guests about Aaron. His piano playing during the cocktail
hour was charming and beautiful. The guests were gushing
over the ambience the piano created.
He is truly an accomplished
pianist. Not only were his services at the wedding stellar, but every contact I
had with him in the months prior to the wedding, were most pleasant. He has a
way of putting you at ease, and as any bride who is planning a wedding knows, it
is important to be dealing with someone who is knowledgeable and informative, as
well as accommodating, with a way of letting you know that everything will work
out just fine. Aaron truly wants to make your day the way you have envisioned
it. It is with no reservation that I would highly recommend the services of
Aaron Topfer. He is a professional of the highest degree and a pleasure to have
done business with." Thanks Aaron!!! "Hi Aaron, We wanted to thank you
for doing such a wonderful job with our wedding music. We both enjoyed your
piano music during the ceremony and multiple guests mentioned to us how
beautiful the piano music during the cocktail hour was (we were getting
photographed so unfortunately didn't hear this part). We
were very happy to have so many people on the dance floor
, and I know you had more that a little to do with that!
Finally, we thought playing our wedding song again for us at the end was a
really nice touch. We felt a lot more relaxed then and could enjoy it more.
Thank you very much for everything! We will certainly recommend you to our
friends and family in the Boston area for future events. Sincerely, Julianne and
Dinekar" "Dear Aaron: Julia
and I want to thank you once again for your outstanding musical services during
our wedding reception in Newport (RI) last November. We were extremely impressed
with your flexibility as we rescheduled the start time of the reception at the
last minute and changed the order in which the wedding party would enter the
reception hall. At a time when we worried about everything else, we knew the
music was in good hands. Our guests loved the piano music you played during the
cocktail hour and we will never forget your piano accompaniment to the Best
Man's toast. It really made the moment! We were also grateful for your ability
to play so many DJ requests and to keep our guests dancing until the staff at
the reception hall had to kick us out. A Terrific Time was
had by all our guests due to your wonderful DJ/Emcee Services!
Thank you again for a memorable reception."
"We hired Aaron to provide Piano &
DJ Services for our annual New Year's Eve Celebration at the North Hero Bed
& Breakfast in North Hero, Vermont . He proved himself to be polite,
punctual, and very talented. We received many positive comments from our guests
& would definitely consider hiring him in the future!" "To Whom It May Concern: This letter
is to recommend Aaron Topfer's Music Services for any special event. He is a
musician & performer of a very high degree of quality. In addition, he is a
gentleman to work with, prompt, professional, & dependable. When choosing
music for your special moments, my wife and I strongly recommend Aaron's
services. Our daughter, Melissa, was planning her Vermont
wedding (where we live) from Iowa . She had found Aaron on the Internet and got
an immediate response from him. Because my wife and I were coming to
Boston for a Dental Conference on the same day that Aaron
was performing at the Boston Ritz-Carlton Hotel
, we decided to hear and meet him ourselves. We were glad to find an
excellent performer and a person who seemed easy to work with. He already had
spoken with Melissa and knew almost all of the details of the wedding even
before we talked to him. A few months later, when Melissa came home with her
fiancée for Easter, we saw Aaron again. We all drove down to Boston from Vermont
to coordinate and finalize the exact music for Melissa's special day. Aaron knew
all of the pieces that Melissa had picked and even played many of them on the
spot for her. We all felt confident and secure knowing Aaron was in charge of
the music. Finally, on the Wedding Day itself, I was glad to see Aaron setting
up hours ahead of time. It was reassuring to see him already there and ready to
go. Needless to say, the music at the Ceremony & Reception was exceptional
and very festive. We were all delighted with Aaron's music from start to finish
and it truly added something spectacular to our daughter's big day." "To Whom It May Concern: Aaron Topfer
performed at our rehearsal dinner on October 17, 2003, and our wedding on
October 18, 2003. For our wedding, he played piano, accompanied by a wonderful
violinist he recommended, for our ceremony, cocktails and dinner. After dinner
he performed do/emcee duties. Both my husband and I were extremely pleased with
all of the services Aaron provided for us. We were unable to meet with Aaron in
person for the planning, but through emails and phone conversations, he was able
to get a feel for the tone we were trying to set and thus the type of music we
were looking for. His playing was beautiful and the music selections were
exactly what we wanted. In terms of his do/emcee portion of the services, we did
provide Aaron with a specific play list, which Aaron did play (I think he was
also able to figure out our tastes from this list and incorporated that into his
piano selections). Aaron was a professional emcee for us as well. We did not
request much in the way of emcee duties, and Aaron was true to our request and
was not intrusive at all. Additionally, he was open to requests from our guests
and was very accommodating to them. I cannot begin to say how pleased we were
with Aaron. When I look back on the wedding now, I know he was integral to the
ceremony and reception being beautiful and wonderful. He has helped leave us
with great memories of such a special day in our lives. Sincerely, Sarah and
Peter A. Wolf" "Aaron: Just a note to thank you for the wonderful job you did at our Wedding Ceremony and Reception. When I was walking down the aisle, hearing you play brought a smile to my face and made my nervous butterflies subside. Your timing, tempo, and professionalism were exceptional. At the Reception, our guests commented to us how very much they enjoyed your music. Your song selections and repertoire were vast and it was as if you played something special for every person of every different taste in music in attendance. We thank you again for playing for us, and we want you to know how much joy you added to our day. When we watch our video from that day, we are reminded how lovely everything was set to your music."
"Dear
Aaron: I wanted to send a note thanking your for your musical contribution to
our wedding. We were so happy with the choices you helped us select. Everyone
thought the music was lovely, and your music was an integral part. Initially, we
were anxious about selecting music for our ceremony. We did not know any
selections by name, and were afraid that any planning session would be long and
painful. We were so pleasantly surprised how easy and fun it
was with you!
Any concerns we had about figuring
out what to play and when to play it were swept away as you went through many
different selections for us! We were able to hear each piece and decide if it
was for us. You had great ideas and were sensitive to the kind of wedding we
wanted to have. Good luck in the future and feel free to use this letter as a
recommendation from us to whomever may be thinking about hiring you for their
event! Your professionalism and promptness helped make planning our wedding
easier."
"I am
writing to recommend Aaron Topfer for any event that may require a musician or
performer. He is an extremely professional and experienced
individual who provides a Classy Style to any occasion. Moreover, his Prices are
Very Reasonable, especially for the High Quality of his performance. My
wife and I booked Aaron for our April 2003 wedding. He played both for our
reception at Searles Castle in Windham, New Hampshire, and at our ceremony in a
local church. Though we were planning our wedding from the
West Coast, it was always very easy to reach Aaron, either by phone or
e-mail.
When we traveled back East to make final plans for our event, he was very flexible in working around our schedule to go over music for our day. For our reception, we were interested in having a trio. Aaron presented us with numerous options from which to choose, thus allowing us to tailor our event. He had several vocalists send us their samples, and from the quality of their singing, it was clear that Aaron has very high standards for those with whom he works. We were extremely impressed with the breadth of his musical abilities and the quality of his performance. At our ceremony, Aaron played various selections on the organ and demonstrated obvious experience. He also arrived early to the church to ensure everything was in place and to make final coordination with the minister.
Directly after the ceremony, he proceeded to the reception for the cocktail hour and played a range of music on the piano, including Ragtime, Classical, and Light Jazz. During dinner, the members of the trio arrived: a bassist and a vocalist. From our first dance until the last song of the night, they did a remarkable job. We had sent Aaron a long list of musical requests: a wide range of songs from Swing, all the way to Modern Rock and Dance Tunes. Throughout the night, they played them intermixed with others that fit with the mood of the event. In conclusion, I must say that we were entirely satisfied and pleased with Aaron Topfer's work. We continue to receive many positive comments from our friends and relatives who attended the wedding. He truly added a perfect atmosphere to this special day. It is very clear that Aaron takes great pride in offering the highest quality service. He was always prompt to respond to our requests and took care of every detail so that we did not have to worry. In every respect, he was professional and his performance, along with that of the trio, was of the highest caliber."
Mariah & Casey are both Congressional Aides who booked Aaron
from Washington D.C.!
Mariah & Casey
Harvard Club of Boston, Downtown Boston, MA
7/8/06

The New Kelly & Rob Williamson
Lake Pearl
Luciano's, Wrentham, MA
August 12th, 2007

Independent
Review by "Knottie" Ready2006
The New Kate & Jim
Pietrovito
Zorvino Vineyards, Sandown, NH
July 14th, 2007
"Dear Aaron: I wanted to write a short note to express our gratitude for all
your work making our wedding the perfect day. Your
professionalism made our special day have the elegance and class we strived
for. The skills you possess as the master of ceremony made our day
happen flawlessly; for that fact that you allowed us to enjoy our day, yet
making sure all our requests happened in a smooth organized manor. We also
wanted to add to any one wanting to use you in the future: the dance floor at our
wedding was the place to be
and that was for the one reason that Aaron knew how to keep the right
music playing at the right time. We would recommend Aaron to anyone
looking for a professional, organized, and seasoned Pianist and Master/DJ of
ceremonies."
Erica and Joseph Elliott
Private Estate on the Coast of Maine
9/3/06
--Dr. &
Mrs. Ori & Sarah Preis
The Gamble Mansion,
Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA
6/25/06
--Chrissy & Greg Baier
The
Wolfeboro Inn, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
9/23/06
“Dear Aaron: Thank you so much for
performing at our wedding on October 28, 2006, at the Dan'l Webster Inn in
Sandwich, MA. Not only did you perform our ceremony music, and light jazz
piano during the cocktail hour, you were our DJ and master of ceremonies during
the reception. I can't imagine anywhere else that a
bride and groom could get such great service all in one place!!
The first thing that struck us
on our wedding day was how professional you were throughout the evening.
You were not overpowering like some other DJs tend to be. During the
reception, you played a great variety of music that appealed to everyone and you
followed the instructions we gave you perfectly. So many people approached
us afterwards and commented on how much they loved the music and what a fun time
they had at the wedding. We will definitely be recommending you to
everyone we can. We couldn't have done it without you - thanks again for
help making it such a special evening!! --Sincerely, Ruthie and Steve
Withers”
--Ruthie & Steve Withers
Daniel
Webster Inn {Cape Cod, MA}
10/28/06
"Dear Aaron: I am writing to express my thanks for the
wonderful jazz band you put together for our wedding and the excellent job you
did as the DJ and Master of Ceremonies at the reception. Boolie and I loved everything you did and could not ask for
anything more. In addition, I am writing to strongly recommend your
services to future brides- and grooms-to be. Please use this letter for whatever
you need. Boolie and I were married on January 7, 2006 at the Stoweflake Resort
& Spa in Stowe, Vermont. Aaron, and the band he organized, was extremely
professional and talented, his equipment was high quality,
and his product top notch. Our reception took place in two rooms – a
dining room and an atrium for dancing. This allowed us to fully utilize Aaron’s
services. For dinner Aaron organized a four-piece jazz band and for the cocktail
hour and reception he was our DJ and Master of Ceremonies. Boolie and I took a
hands-off approach and allowed Aaron to do what he does best – entertain. We met
briefly about a year and a half before the wedding to discuss our tastes and let
Aaron do the rest. As promised, he took care of everything. His band arrived on
time, well dressed, and ready to play. Our guests loved the live dinner music
and some local folks even asked for Aaron’s contact information at the end of
the night. Aaron’s DJ and Master of Ceremonies services were equally
professional and high quality. Our guests enjoyed his music
so much that we extended the reception by one hour. This did not present a
problem for Aaron as he was willing and prepared to go as long as needed {With
NO extra fees}.
Finally, and most
importantly, Aaron went out of his way to add a personal touch to our wedding
music. Months before the wedding, my wife mentioned a song by an obscure, New
Jersey-based band that we wanted as the last dance. We agreed to bring a copy,
but forgot to do so in the hectic weeks before the wedding. Luckily, Aaron had
already located and purchased the CD without our knowledge and surprised us with
the song for our last dance. It was the little details like this that made our
wedding great. It goes without saying that great music goes a long way toward
making a wedding fun and memorable. It is equally important, however, to hire
vendors like Aaron Topfer who are talented and dependable. Therefore, I highly
recommend Aaron Topfer’s professional services for your wedding and other events
as I would certainly hire him again for my next event."
--Justin
& Boolie Sluka
StoweFlake Mountain Resort & Spa,
Stowe, Vermont
1/7/06
"Aaron lived up to
all of the referrals and our expectations. He was
extremely professional, sometimes forgetting that he was there because we he was
so not “in our face”. For the ceremony he did an exceptional job playing live
piano, accompanied by our friend playing the flute. Unfortunately, we didn’t get
to hear the piano music he played for the cocktail hour since we were taking
pictures, but everyone raved about him. Dinner music was very appropriate and
non-obtrusive, and for the reception, he provided a rockin’ fun time. He played
all of the songs we requested, and did a great job of fading out our too-long
first dance song. When he noticed that some of our guests were leaving around
10:30, he recommended that we do our “last dance” song sooner rather than later,
which people enjoyed (it was a Friday night or a long weekend). He continued
playing until midnight, but by then we were all pretty spent after a fabulous
night of dancing and fun!"
--Julie & James
Lentini
Marriott Hotel, Newton,
Massachusetts
6/30/06
"Dear Aaron, Thank you so much for your services at our
wedding! Our guests raved about the music and what a good time they had! Michael
and I were extremely pleased as well, we thought the entire day was perfect.
Your piano playing was beautiful during the ceremony and cocktail hour. During
the reception, your emcee skills were great and the music you played definitely
brought everyone to the dance floor! I would highly recommend your services to
anyone having a wedding, especially if they want the entire musical package, it
makes life alot easier!! I would also strongly urge couples to use a musician,
rather than a dj company, when researching their wedding needs. Thanks to you, we had the elegant, classy, and fun wedding that we
dreamed about!
"
--Amy & Michael Doucet
Candlewood Inn,
Brookfield, Connecticut
6/4/06
"Dear
Aaron: Erin & I would like to thank you very much for doing such a wonderful
job as the organist & DJ for our wedding on September 10th, 2005. From the
moment we met you, everything was handled expertly and professionally. Your
organ playing during the ceremony was sensational...we received several earnest
compliments from our guests regarding the music. And we can''t thank you enough
for accommodating our request for a violinist on such short notice {less than 2
weeks before the wedding!}...it really enhanced the feel of the ceremony. Your
performance as a DJ at the reception was superb. You were professional and
unobtrusive, but were also able to command the guests'' attention when needed.
You were very good about keeping Erin and me, as the well as the rest of the
wedding party, informed of logistical details. The announcements went very
smoothly. And I know Erin and I may have been a bit unique with our very
specific playlist...we''re very thankful that you didn''t mind sticking to it!
Everyone clearly had a blast!
Thanks again for all your
efforts. We feel very fortunate to have found you for our wedding. If we have an
opportunity to hire you again sometime in the future, we certainly would not
hesitate to do so. We are more than happy to recommend you to others as both an
organist and a DJ. Thanks again."
--Erin & Michael Heilig
Museum of Fine Arts, Portland, Maine
9/10/05
"We were extremely pleased with our choice of Aaron Topfer as our Pianist
and DJ/Master of Ceremonies for our wedding on June 18th, 2005. We were looking for a DJ who would create a fun and festive
environment without taking over and being the center of attention, and we
definitely found that in Aaron. We were worried that our family and
friends would be shy to dance, but to our pleasant surprise Everyone Danced and had a Great Time! Aaron accomplished this in a
very professional manner, letting the Music do the talking . Our guests
ranged in age from young children to adults in their eighties, and the music
choice as well as volume was enjoyed by everyone. The music he played reflected
us as a couple, but he was flexible enough to accommodate our guests'' requests
without embarrassing us. Aaron also played the ceremony music with skill and
professionalism and worked well with everyone involved in the planning process.
We really cannot imagine the day having gone any better than it did, and we
believe that the music played a large part in that. Thanks Aaron!"
--Audrey
& Nick Reese
Boston, MA
6/18/2005
"This
letter is in regard to Aaron Topfer, musician and DJ/master of ceremony. Mr.
Topfer was hired to perform at our wedding on August 13, 2005, in Vermont. Our
first contact with Mr. Topfer was approximately one year before the wedding. We
initially found his web page while performing a search for wedding musicians.
Living in Colorado, much of our planning was done long
distance, and not being familiar enough with the area we were to be
married presented a difficult and potentially frustrating or failing task.
Therefore, rather than sifting through the phone book and choosing an unknown
name without any identifying factors, we turned to the web. We both assumed our
search would turn up empty, or present us with quality individuals who were
either too expensive or too far away. Fortunately, this was not the case with
Mr. Topfer. Several things influenced our desire to contact Mr. Topfer. To
begin, his web site listed his background, credentials and his travel radius.
All of which were pleasing, but what really drew us in were
the testimonials from previous clients. Many of them wrote wonderful,
honest stories about their experiences, and each strongly endorsed his
work . After contacting him, we
immediately knew he would be terrific.
Not only were we impressed
with his professionalism, but also with his willingness to work with us, offer
suggestions and provide examples and anecdotes from previous weddings. In
particular, was his ability to understand our personalities and to meld them
with our reception size, location, and time of day to formulate a musical
template for the event. Our wedding day was wonderful for several reasons, and
Mr. Topfer certainly contributed to that. Always professional, he arrived early
and was set up well before the ceremony. As a pianist, he was spectacular as he
guided the ceremony through the prelude, processional, communion and
recessional. Throughout the cocktail hour, he continued to play a wonderful
array of contemporary and classic music, and in doing so established the mood
for the afternoon. In addition to this, he emceed the reception and was our DJ
for the evening. Throughout the day, Mr. Topfer was a truly vital presence and
well exceeded our expectations. Without hesitation, I give Aaron Topfer my
highest recommendation, and would encourage anyone to seek his services. Not
only is he a wonderful person to work with, but his work, preparation and
professionalism are unmatched. It is a pleasure knowing that when we look back
to our wedding day, he will be one of the individuals who made it truly
special."
--Michael & Autumn Outslay
Lilac
Inn, Brandon, VT
8/13/05
"Aaron Topfer recently provided piano and DJ services
for our July 29th wedding. During the course of our engagement Aaron was
extremely prompt, courteous, and professional. He was quick to respond to
emails and phone calls and really seemed to care about the service he was
providing. He was also extremely helpful in helping us
select our music and set a timeline for the evening. In addition we
were able to benefit from participating in his referral program which was a huge
benefit. On the day of our wedding Aaron arrived on time, was dressed
professionally, and handled himself with the utmost professionalism with our
other vendors and guests. The ceremony music was fantastic and from what I
hear from our guests the cocktail hour performance was just as good.
During the reception Aaron kept us informed of the timeline of events and
handled announcements and toasts gracefully. He also checked in with us
periodically to make sure we were satisfied with the way things were
going. During the course of the night he was able to
keep the dance floor going by reading the crowd
and playing appropriate music.
Aaron was by far one of our best and most professional vendors and I am happy to
recommend him to anyone looking for either piano or DJ
services."
--Marianne & Peter
Ducharme
Alpine Country Club, Cranston, Rhode
Island
7/29/06
--Linda & Rob Marshall
Lighthouse Inn,
Cape Cod , MA
9/30/2005
--Carin & Brian Gray
Boston, MA
9/3/2005
"I have the distinct pleasure of writing a Letter of
Recommendation for Aaron Topfer. I hired Aaron to perform as a Pianist &
DJ/Master of Ceremonies at my wedding in October. I was highly impressed with
Aaron's services and what he had to offer. Aaron consistently met and often
exceeded my expectations with his level of professionalism. Aaron was diligent
and hard-working. Seldom have I encountered someone as straight-forward and open
in his style of work as he. Aaron is organized, efficient, extremely competent,
and seems to have an excellent rapport with people of all ages. His
accessibility and means of communication were always open. Aaron was
enthusiastic and dedicated to making my wedding a success as much as I was. His
displayed reliable work habits that should calm any bride's nerves. He is
efficient in planning and was always punctual. He worked with us to ensure that
everyone at our wedding was entertained. His performance was outstanding. He did
a very good with keeping the evening moving and his choices
in music had our dance floor packed all night long
. In summary, I highly recommend Aaron for any function.
You would be hard-pressed to find anyone more dedicated than Aaron, and I
recommend him as a rock-solid addition to your wedding."
--Robyn & Dan
Himick
Andover, MA
10/8/2005
--Marcia Fitzpatrick & Rick Berger
Ayer's Cliff , Quebec, Canada
6/25/2005
"Dear Aaron: We can't tell you how
many times we've heard that our wedding was the Best and Most Fun wedding that
people have Ever attended!
No matter how
much planning and attention to detail that one puts into that day, you can never
dictate how much fun your guests are going to have. That can only come from the
professionals you've hired...mainly location, musicians & DJ/Master of
Ceremonies. While we loved having our wedding at The Coonamessett Inn, they
didn't get our guests out on the dance floor nor are they responsible for the
resounding sigh of disappointment that came from the dance floor when you
announced the Last Dance and end of the party! Aaron, we would recommend you to
anyone who was looking to hire you as their Pianist & DJ/Master of
Ceremonies in a heartbeat. Thank you for making our day such a success. We
couldn't have asked for a better day."
--Stephanie & Christopher Hayward
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
6/17/2005
"Aaron, Just
wanted to drop you a note to say thanks for being our wedding pianist and DJ!
The keyboard sounded great during the wedding ceremony and in the reception hall
during the cocktail hour. And thank you for being the DJ at our reception! It
helped that we sat down with you prior to the wedding to discuss likes and
dislikes to help you gage what type of music to DJ. You were also able to pick
up on the music tastes of the guests and adapt as needed. We were very impressed
both with the quality of music you played and your professionalism. Since the
wedding we have received numerous comments from family and friends telling us
how much they liked your music. The reception hall also asked for your contact
information so they could recommend you to other couples looking to have their
wedding at Loon Mountain . When we first started planning
the wedding we were debating whether to go with a band or a DJ. We found that
you provided the best of both worlds with live keyboard during the
ceremony and cocktail hour, then DJ at the reception. The quality of music was
exceptional and truly pleased our guests, all without
breaking the bank
. We
found that you were also very prompt and organized, which made planning music
for the wedding day much easier. Again, thank you so much for making our day so
special. We enjoyed working with you and would recommend you to anyone in the
future!"
--Suzy & Gary Seminara
The Mountain Club at Loon, New
Hampshire
6/12/2005
"Aaron did an absolutely wonderful job. We couldn't have been happier with
him. He did a great job with the wedding processional/recessional on his piano.
Timing, speed, volume, everything was just perfect. My husband and I did not get
the opportunity to meet with Aaron prior to our wedding. All Aaron had to work
with was a list of a few songs and some bands. Aaron was able to read the
audience, and play the appropriate songs at the appropriate times. Thank you,
Aaron, for doing such a wonderful job. Everybody kept commenting on how much
they liked the music. You also did a great job with the few announcements we
asked of you. I would highly recommend you to any event."
--Kristy &
David Gauthier
Great Diamond Island, Maine
6/11/2005
"Dear Aaron, Bob and I would like to THANK YOU for doing
such an amazing job at our wedding. Your piano performances (with the
saxophonist you hired) pre-, during, and post-ceremony were so beautiful. The
music had set such a perfect atmosphere for us. You played the Bridal March in
the version I had wanted - romantic and beautiful! Not to mention,
"Unforgettable" was indeed an Unforgettable Piece! Many guests had complimented
how beautiful the music was. You were ever so calm and flexible with our
requests. Since we were planning the wedding from
out-of-state, it definitely helped to know that we had found someone who is very
reliable, professional, talented, and easy-to-work-with. You were so willing to
answer all our questions, meet our requests, and provide helpful ideas and
suggestions about the music that we wanted for our
special day. During the reception, you were so attentive -- I was so surprised
and glad when you actually came to me at the dinner and asked if the volume of
the music that was playing during the dinner was okay -- actually, it was
perfect, Aaron! It was not too loud for anyone to carry a conversation yet we
were still able to enjoy the music in the background. You were exceptional the
whole time during the reception. You made the best music selections that catered
to all our guests. We had such a good time dancing, and the
fun atmosphere you created could not have been any better!
You kept things so organized and ran the "show"
flawlessly. We have recommended you to several families and friends in the area.
Don't be surprised if you are called up regarding your professional music
services for family reunions, anniversaries, and weddings! Once again, we want
to thank you for everything that you have done to make our special day memorable
and beautiful."
--Mr. & Mrs. Bob & Gyee O'Malley
York Harbor,
Maine
5/15/2005
"Dear Aaron: We wanted to take this opportunity to thank
you so much for the wonderful job you did as the DJ/Master of Ceremonies for our
September 25th, 2004 wedding. Your professionalism and performance was unlike
any other musician we have encountered. We were also thrilled to have a Jazz
Trio led by you for our cocktails and dinner. It was so nice to have live music
during our cocktail reception. We were also amazed at the seamless transition
from the outdoor cocktail reception to the ballroom where dinner was served.
There was no lapse in music, something which both our guests and we deeply
appreciate. We cannot thank you enough for the terrific dance music you played.
Our dance floor was packed all night and we have received numerous compliments
from guests regarding the music selection. We also want to acknowledge you for
abiding by our wishes and not playing songs that we specifically requested not
be played. Guests have told us that they made certain requests that were not
approved by us and you very politely told them that the bride and groom had
asked that that song not be played. They were amazed by your professionalism in
handling the situations and respected you for honoring our wishes. It was an
absolute pleasure working with you over the course of the planning process. You
were always available for questions and returned calls or e-mails very promptly.
You gave us some great advice based on your experience and
we are truly grateful for that because we think it contributed to a very
memorable wedding. Perhaps the single most important thing that we will be
forever grateful to you is your willingness to work with our dear friend Terry
who sang our father/daughter and mother/son dance songs. Recognizing that it is
not easy to work with a soloist whom you have never met, we cannot thank you
enough for being so flexible and accommodating. That truly meant so much to both
of us and it is a memory we hold dear. Aaron, thank you again for providing the best reception music we have
ever heard. With large families, we have been to many weddings and your
performance does not compare to any others
. We hope to have the pleasure of attending a function
in the future where you provide the music."
--Kristen & Dan Meuse
Providence, RI
9/25/2004
"Dear Aaron: We want to thank you very much for
providing both the ceremony and reception music for our August 7th wedding. It
was absolutely beautiful and the soloist and violinist you arranged to accompany
you were wonderful! We have had so many compliments from our guest on how
beautiful the ceremony music was and the piano music during the cocktail hour
and dinner provided the perfect background sound, while not overpowering our
conversations. Once the dancing began, the dance floor was
full the entire night!
Thank you for making our
special day so memorable! We would recommend you to anyone organizing a classy
event who is looking for a Musician & DJ/Master of Ceremonies that is
professional, pays close attention to detail, arrives well in advance to ensure
the arrangements and sound check are correct, and will customize the music based
on the customer’s request. Thank you again!"
--Mr. & Mrs. Karen &
Ken Kepchar
Gloucester, MA
8/7/2004
--Mark & Janelle Gaylord
Park-McCullough House & Museum, Bennington, Vermont
8/15/2004
--Dr. & Mrs. Dinekar & Julianne Shenbagamurthi
Radisson Hotel, Chelmsford, MA
6/10/2004
--Lieutenant Commander Jay & Julia Crisfield
Newport, RI
3/12/2004
--Mr. Jed Davis,
Innkeeper
North Hero House, North Hero, Vermont
1/25/2004
"Dear Aaron, Ryan & I both wanted to thank you so much for a fabulous
job done at our wedding. The music was just beautiful and so much more than we
could ever hope for. You were so organized and professional. I was at ease right
away knowing we had such an expert handling our music. We have heard the music
had everyone even dancing at our cocktail hour. Once again, we can't thank you
enough for being a part of our special event. My parents are already looking
forward to having you back someday when my sister settles down. Thank you
again!"
--Melissa & Ryan Myers
Private Estate, Bradford , Vermont
12/8/2003
--Dr.
& Mrs. Robert Munson {Mother and Father of the Bride}
Bradford, Vermont
9/17/2003
--Sarah & Peter Wolf
Wyndham Hotel, Burlington, VT
11/26/2003
"To whom it may
concern: We learned of Aaron Topfer through The Country Club
in Brookline two years ago when we returned to Boston after having been
gone for many years. They recommended him highly.
We needed music for some of our many
events held for the Department of Surgery, Beth Israel-Deaconess Medical Center
- someone very talented, able to perform music from a variety of genres,
accommodating, and reliable. We needed someone we could come to know and count
on for many occasions, and who would be able to locate other artists we might
need or want for a variety of locations and events. He has been a joy to work
with. He will provide the music you choose or, if you prefer, be sensitive to
the situation and produce his own. He has, indeed, even found us a harpist when
we wanted something a little different. We have been extremely pleased."
--Dr. Josef E. & Karen D. Fischer
The Country Club, Chestnut Hill ,
MA
10/1/2003
--Kim & Michael Greco
Wilmington, MA
9/9/2003
--Andrea &
David White
Canton, MA
9/8/2003
--Mark &
Heather Moore
Pleasanton, CA
4/25/2003
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