Cutting Edge Entertainment

Cutting Edge Entertainment is great! My wife and I used them for our wedding. Richie is awesome and everything went so smoothly. All of the music was awesome and he played exactly what we were hoping for, and really kept our guests entertained and dancing all night long! I would highly recommend Richie and Cutting Edge Entertainment.

Richie and his crew were the perfect compliment to our wedding! He played as many songs that we requested while keeping the party going. Richie had everyone dancing until the very end of our wedding, and our guests have since raved about the music. Thank you, Richie for making our wedding memorable and for being a fantastic MC.

My husband and I used cutting edge entertainment for our October 2015 wedding. Richie was the DJ for my sister in law’s wedding in 2013 so of course we requested him for ours. Richie is so incredibly friendly and welcoming from the second you meet him. He’s respectful of the music you don’t want to play and helps choose music if you’re unsure of what you want. I danced the entire night of my wedding and I’m not usually a dancer. It was perfect. He even let me give the microphone to a friend to rap «bust a move». Our wedding was great for three reasons… The music, our photographers and a beautiful day! If you need someone, Richie is your guy!

We are so happy that we chose Cutting Edge Entertainment for our wedding! Specifically, we were thrilled with the amazing job that Richie did as our DJ! From our first meeting with Richie we knew we wanted to book with him — we could tell that he was going to make our wedding so much fun. Richie thinks of everything — there are so many little details about planning wedding music that we never would have thought of on our own, and Richie covered every detail with us. He was incredibly professional, and we instantly clicked with him and felt at ease. We knew we could trust him to make our wedding a blast. We had so much fun in our prep meeting with him, listening to all kinds of music and making our choices for the wedding. He never rushed us or pushed us into making song decisions that we didn’t like, but he was also very helpful in making suggestions and providing helpful ideas. We had no worries going into the day — we knew that Richie would be a great MC who would have everything running smoothly. Richie showed up early and set up all of the microphones for our ceremony and made sure everything was in order. When we made a major change on the fly to move our first dance outside, Richie was totally cool about it all, and it all went off without a hitch. He does a great job of getting everyone on the dance floor, and he worked very well with all of our other vendors (most of which he had worked with quite a bit in the past). We had such a great party and know it wouldn’t have been as much fun without an awesome DJ like Richie!

I could not recommend Richie and Cutting Edge enough! My friends and family are still talking about how great the music was at the wedding. I felt completely confident in the timeline Richie and our coordinator put together, and Richie was able to get all the guests where they needed to be quickly for first dances, speeches, and cake cutting. I couldn’t have done it without him. The music was absolutely perfect! We had specific songs that started/​stopped at specific times for the ceremony, and Richie was flawless! During the reception he had everyone on the dance floor, and wouldn’t let them leave! Seriously, we could not get off that floor because each transition was smooth and perfectly went into the next amazing song. Stop looking and book Cutting Edge for your wedding, and ask for Richie. You will not find better!

My husband and I used Cutting Edge Entertainment for our May 2015 wedding. I was extremely pleased with how Richie took care of us from start to finish. When we were interviewing, we met at his office and he was very professional asking us valuable questions. Then we ended up having Skype meetings as that worked best for my schedule, which was a great plus that he was willing to do that! We loved his music suggestions, especially for the ceremony. Richie and his assistant were extremely professional during the entire event. Richie keep everything on schedule so I didn’t have to worry about a thing and he’s very personable, especially on the mic getting our friends and family on the dance floor. I would definitely recommend Richie to anyone looking for a DJ for any event!

Fabulous! I really enjoyed working with Richie. He really knows what he is doing and everyone had a blast!!!

Cutting Edge Entertainment, and especially Richie Abrams, provided a phenomenal experience for us and people are honestly still talking about what an exceptional job he did as our DJ and MC at our wedding on Valentine’s Day. He elevated the experience for everyone involved in a way that completely exceeded expectations and I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to take their event to the next level.
Melissa and I took the drive out to Cutting Edge’s location after reading positive reviews on the usual sites for those planning a wedding. I had looked over their website and was interested in some of their blogs on various musical topics Our intital plan was to hire a live band, but after weeks of watching YouTube videos, we realized that anything that wasn’t incredibly corny was going to be outside of our budget. We did truly believe, however that the most important factors going into the wedding were food, booze and music. Everything else would work itself out. Fortunately we went with Cescaphe Event Group at Tendenza so the first two were no problem buts thats another five star review for another day.
To be perfectly honest, my fiancée was a little apprehensive when we first arrived to meet with Richie. She felt the place had a little bit too much of an immature vibe. There were movie posters, video games, a room to play Rock Band and an inexplicable framed picture of Justin Guarini (I later found out he used to work there). Her fears were almost immediately assuaged once we met the crew and sat down with Richie to talk shop.
Our personal approach to the wedding was to be as hands off as possible. I love music and I am definately very opinionated about it, but I understand my own limitations in terms of the right approach for a party. Also, we felt like we were in the price range for a premium DJ and if I wanted to design my own playlist, I would just plug in an Ipod. You don’t go out to a fancy meal and then go tell the chef how to cook it. We felt the same way about the DJ and it was completely the right way to go.
We talked very casually with Richie about our interests so he could get a feel for us and our taste. He told us some of the things he was firm about (line dancing, heavy metal, hardcore rap) as well as suggestions that his extensive experience had provided him on how to make the night flow well. We were dead set on some, but after listening to his advice, we slightly tweaked certain things like entrance music, song selection, etc. and he was absolutely right on all fronts. We left our two planning meetings with Richie feeling very confident and he… totally… delivered.
Night of the wedding and everything is… well, just like you would expect, a total blur. Cescaphe hit all the perfect notes on their end and Richie was the icing on the cake. He MC’d like a boss. He made people laugh, he made people cry. He knew when to hit all the right cues. He really paid attention to the conversations we had and from time to time during the dinner and making the rounds, I would catch songs that I had discussed with him way prior and didn’t really expect to hear.
And of course, the most important part is the dance floor. It rocked every second of the evening. I have never (an SO MANY of my guests have said this as well) been to a wedding that had a dance floor bumping for as much of the night as ours was. Our wedding was adults only but spread very much from people in their mid 20s all the way to people pushing 90 and I’ll be honest, there were all dancing all night! My 80 year old grandmother said she hasn’t danced that much in her life. He played the classics, he played the hits and even though he may have lingered one beat too long on the oldies (because the old folks wouldn’t stop dancing), one suggestion from a bridesmaid and he switched it up to the high school beats that had all of my friends in a circle singing and dancing to the songs we grew up with.
I know this is a long review, but there really is so much to be said about the level of professionalism, class, expertise, knowledge, approachability and just downright fun that Richie and the team at Cutting Edge bring to the table. There is no doubt at all that they will be my first choice for my music needs in the future and it should be yours too.

Richie Abrams with Cutting Edge Entertainment was our DJ for our wedding reception this past weekend. Not only did we think he was absolutely incredible, but all of our guests told us after the reception was over that he was by far the best DJ they had experienced at any party. Our wedding included all the components of a traditional Jewish event. Richie was knowledgeable and excited to include all the elements we wanted.
Our guests (150) represented multiple generations and tastes when it came to music. Richie read the crowd effortlessly and played the perfect mix of music to get everyone up and dancing throughout the entire evening. We even had to alter the schedule a bit due to longer-​than-​expected toasts but that did not fluster Richie in the least. He simply adjusted his plans to ensure that the reception continued to run smoothly and maintained its synchronization with the caterer.
Even prior to the wedding, Richie was delightful to work with. We had two meetings with him to review preferences and make a plan for the reception. Richie was flexible and really listened to what we wanted and didn’t want.
We would wholeheartedly recommend Richie for any event.

Cutting Edge Entertainment truly helped make our wedding beyond special.
Craig and the rest of his staff were incredible — from the first minute we set foot in his office, until the last of our wedding guests left the venue, they were immensely helpful, caring, considerate, polite and so much fun!
Our wedding was amazing and they helped us organize the whole thing.
For them, it wasn’t just about showing up and playing the music (which they did perfectly). It was about getting to know us and helping to create the perfect mood and tone for us and our guests. We can’t say enough about how wonderful Cutting Edge was — if you don’t use them, you are missing out!
Thanks so much guys!
Sara & Evan

My family hired Cutting Edge for my sister’s Bat Mitzvah, which was themed «Club Alexa». Their preparation began long before the day of the event. After thoroughly discussing our ideas, they went to work. Craig and the crew did an amazing job incorporating our personal requests with their creative flair.
In addition to the decorations set-​up by the party planner, Cutting Edge added some extra electronics to take the party to another level. They set-​up large screens around the room to display fun graphics to match the music. And let me add that the music was amazing! Their company offers so much more than just DJ entertainment. We decided to add a live music combo to the mix with an awesome drummer.
We wanted the night to start with a bang, so we requested they pay extra attention to the family entrances. Working with the theme, they pre-​taped a video with my sister in the opening scene of a rap video outside a club. Our guests were pumped watching it and by the time my sister walked in (arm in arm with the dancers) everyone was roaring.
They did a great job keeping everyone entertained during the party. Their professional dancers got everyone out of their seats and onto the dance floor. Craig and the other MCs scattered games with great prizes throughout the night. There were tons of give-away’s and other great surprises; there was never a dull moment.
Sky’s the limit with Cutting Edge. If you have an idea, run it by the crew and they will make it happen. I highly recommend booking them for your next event!

Richie (and the rest of the staff) at Cutting Edge was fantastic to work with from beginning to end! He listened to what we wanted and made it happen. From intros to cake to special songs and dances all the way to the very last song it was exactly what we envisioned. I can honestly say of the dozens of weddings I have been to, I danced more at my own wedding! Seriously great time, I’d recommend Cutting Edge and Richie to anyone and everyone for a great wedding or party! Thanks!

I have known Craig and Cutting Edge Entertainment for almost ten years now, and, as a club promoter, I have had the opportunity to use Cutting Edge DJs for many events. I’ve found them to be very skilled and versatile, prompt and professional, and always willing to go the extra mile to help me out.
Additionally, I have referred the services of Cutting Edge Entertainment to both clients and friends for years now for everything from cookouts to weddings to bar and bat mitzvahs and they always give 110%. They have a very impressive staff, and spending time at their office during working hours just observing how they do business really impressed me, as they take customer service very seriously.
I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to do things the right way, and willing to spend on the best possible service (and experience) for their once in a lifetime event.

Being a Philadelphia Event Professional is a complex job. In order to assist my clients in creating the an event that will surpass even their wildest dreams, I need to be sure that I am referring the proper professionals of only the highest caliber. Cutting Edge Entertainment fits this criteria.
I have been referring Cutting Edge Entertainment to my clients for several years, and each time the reviews are through the roof. As a planner your clients are instilling their trust in you; therefore it is not only mine as well. This is why I love working with Cutting Edge. Not only are my clients receiving excellent service from a fantastic company, but I am getting peace of mind.
I have had clients book with Cutting Edge Entertainment for various types of events, and the staff has rocked them all. From the first client meeting at their office to the last song of the event, my clients have never been less that ecstatic with the services provided. This is especially true with my Sweet Sixteen clients.
I have recently been doing a large number of Sweet Sixteens from one particular school. My first set of clients from this group went with Cutting Edge for their DJ and dancers. The DJ made it a point to spend time with the birthday girl well in advance, and over many phone calls to make sure they knew exactly what type of music she and her friends would like. The night of the party everything was incredible, and the energetic and personable dancers kept the kids on the floor all night. Needless to say they did such a phenomenal job each set of clients to follow insisted on having the same team for their special night.
If you are reading this review, call your entertainment search off here. You are guaranteed to be working with the best of the best!