Experience. As the owner of Gateway DJs, Rich Dickerson has over 15 years of experience as a DJ and entertainer, working in a variety of venues. All staff members of the company are required to go through one-on-one training to assure their familiarity with the equipment, philosophy and quality of service expected by the company. Variety of Music. Gateway DJs boasts a music library of over 50,000 songs ranging from yesteryear through today! Rest assured we will have ANY song you request. DJ Savvy Rich and his staff have come to understand the workings of a crowd. By 'reading' the energy of your party guests, he will be able to select the appropriate music to enhance the mood or to change it. It's not, however, all about the music... Having a great emcee to lead your group through dances, games, wedding reception activities and other events makes a world of difference in how your guests respond. Our DJs will bring exactly the level of pep you want at your party!

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Sarah K.

05/14/2014

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I cannot recommend Gateway more highly! Rich personally was the DJ at my wedding and it was so much fun! The crowd really got into it and had almost as much fun as my husband and I!! I asked Gateway to do my wedding on short notice, and also gave them several requests and what not to play and so on..I felt pretty bad with as many emails as I was sending. But everything turned out perfectly and all my requests fulfilled! My friends were still talking about my DJ after I came back from my honeymoon! Rich got to know my husband and I only in a few short months, but with the way he personalized our wedding, he felt like an old friend! I definitely recommend this company and will use them in the future for any occasion where i need their services!

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Stefanie W.

04/11/2014

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Unfortunately, I had a very similar experience to Jessica C below. My parents chose Gateway DJs for my wedding. Rich had promised them that he would be the DJ for the wedding. My husband and I met with Rich several months before our wedding and discussed song preferences, specific things we wanted ("Anniversary" dance, beatmixing of songs) and things we didn't want ( a DJ that talked more than played music). However, 2 days before the wedding we get a call from "DJ Ron" that he would be our DJ instead. Ron said that he had talked to Rich, but when we arrived he didn't have our entrance song! There was no beatmixing, there was no "Anniversary dance" and he spent the evening hitting on my bridesmaids. Many of my friends are getting married this year and they know from my experience not to choose Gateway.

claimed iconBusiness Response06/20/2014

Hello...this is Rich Dickerson, owner of Gateway DJ Services. This "review" really puzzles me. When I met with the parents of this client, who hired me, they were aware that I have a team of 6 DJs and all of them are top-notch. DJ Ron has gotten rave reviews many times. They mention wanting a DJ that "beatmixes." That is what you hear at a night club when they play non-stop, continuous music that flows from one song to another with no breaks. We almost never get asked to do that at a wedding. We DID have their initial entrance song but DJ Ron had a slight delay in pulling it up on his laptop. nd, the biggest question of all is that this review is dated 4/10/14. We provided DJ services for this event in September of 2013!! I don't get it!! We are always happy to provide plenty of references from satisfied customers for any prospective client (see all the positive reviews listed here)...thanks for taking the time to read this. -Rich D

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patrickw

05/04/2012

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We hired DJ Dave S. with Gatew...

We hired DJ Dave S. with Gateway DJ's for our wedding reception. Dave did a great job! He knew exactly what to do and was very concerned in making the evening special and carefree for my wife and I. Would recommend Gateway and Dave for any occasion! THANKS DAVE!

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spencernicole

02/13/2011

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January 2011 Wedding Reception

We had Gateway DJs for our January 8 reception at The Christy in O' Fallon, MO. They made our event extra successful b y being thorough with every detail. They were easy to work with and had that perfect blend of being professional and fun. -Spencer & Nicole Robinson

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kclee87

09/19/2010

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A Magical Night

Gateway DJs is excellent! We got married July 31, 2010 and he made our night magical. The one thing you remember on your wedding night is the music, atmosphere and being with the people you love. He had a way of connecting all of that into the reception. There was laughter with the games, excitement with the songs and cherished moments with the specialty dances. There were definitely no complaints from the guests and my father did nothing but praise how good he was! This company was cheaper than most of the DJs that I looked at and far exceeded what they promised! As a bride I would not recommend any other DJ than Gateway! Thank you for making our night magical!

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lleyland03

08/19/2010

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Great

They were the best!!! DJ's can make it or break it-These guys were really good. Would not have changed one thing they did. The choice of music was the best for my daughters wedding. I will remember the last song they played and I tear up whenever I hear it. Every one danced and had a great time!!! Meeting with them was a good experience as well.Hey and then the prices were pretty good too.

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emilyowen

08/01/2010

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Emily Owen

Hiring Gateway DJ's to do the music for my wedding reception was one of the best choices that I made for my wedding. From the beginning of working with them, they were very professional and quick to return communication. Not having been very aware of what the normal flow of a wedding reception was, Gateway DJs worked with me to design a flow of events for the evening. They came to the reception site and were set up and ready to go before our reception. When the wedding party arrived and the guests were all there, they took over running the evening. Gateway DJ's did an excellent job reflecting my and my husband's wishes for our reception and made it a truly beautiful and fun wedding experience. Despite the fact that we had a shorter dancing time than normal, they made good use of the time and never have I seen so many people on the dance floor of a wedding. Since our wedding, I have had several people ask me who our DJ was because they did an excellent job for the wedding. A wedding is a party but also needs to be an elegant event that is not offensive to the wide age range of peole attending. Gateway DJ's played music that a large variety of people could dance to and had ways of getting people on the floor to participate and dance rather than just watch awkwardly. I would highly recommend their services to anyone wanting an affordable DJ that will provide excellent service and ensure a good time for your guests.

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lcaldwell2009

06/24/2010

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Braswell-Caldwell reception...

These guys were absolutely fabulous at the recent Braswell-Caldwell wedding reception! As the groom's motherr, I pass on tremendous kudos from our family. We had such fun and their "script" was perfect in keeping the flow. I give them many, many thanks for a truly memorable reception! -Lisa Caldwell

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jackquelyn

06/14/2010

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Amazing Wedding DJ

We had our wedding 05/30/2010, and we keep saying how perfect our day was. It turned out so much better than we could have ever imagined, and I credit a lot of that to Gateway DJs (Rich was our DJ for the evening). I was worried that we wouldn't have a lot of our guests dancing at the reception, but there was the furthest thing from the truth! Everyone was on the dance floor having a great night. Rich made our evening go off smoothly, and I would recommend him to anyone!!

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trisha12481

06/12/2010

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I am the prom sponsor at Franc...

I am the prom sponsor at Francis Howell Central High School. We used Gateway DJs at our 2010 prom. DJ Rich did a wonderful job! He was polite, professional, friendly, and great with the highschoolers. They had a website set up so the kids could request songs ahead of time. I got the extra package with the large screen which he played music videos on for the kids to see while they were dancing. DJ Rich waived the deposit and had competitive prices. We were happy to have chosen Gateway DJs for our prom!

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smallrich

06/08/2010

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Fantastic people! Great music! Use these guys!!!

I am a prom co-sponsor for an Illinois high school, and our class president did some research and found Gateway DJs. The price was right, he was impressed with the response he got, and it was a great choice! They waived our deposit, making their price even more appealing. DJ Rich and I were in contact a few times before the prom. They set up a song request website, so the kids could have music they wanted at the prom...and did they ever! The dance floor was jam-packed most of the night because of the great music, fun energy and lively entertainment that DJ Rich provided. Gateway DJs were easy to work with, reasonably priced and provided a stellar service for our event. Promgoers said they were the best DJs they'd ever had, no complants at all (which is pretty impressive from a group of high schoolers!) I would recommend them with no reservations at all!

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rx-prof

06/07/2010

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Great Dj's & super easy

Our organization used Gateway Dj's for two events this past year, a winter formal dance for 500 and a graduation party for 400, and they were totally great.



The website to request songs in advance was a big hit with the students, and kept things hopping all evening. DJ Rich was also extremely professional, arriving well in advance and staying on top of the needs of the party all night. Don't let their competitive prices fool you into thinking that they are a cut-rate outfit. Everything they did was top-notch.



If you want no drama, no hassle, and no worries, this is the company for you.

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Turning small moments into special memories

Hours
Regular Hours
Mon - Sun:
Extra Phones

Phone: 314-497-4872

Fax: 877-351-7642

Services/Products
Events: Wedding Receptions. At Gateway DJs, we know your wedding day is the most special day of your lives. We will help you arrange everything from picking out that perfect song for your first dance, to getting your guests to shake their booties on the dance floor! Indoor & Outdoor Parties. Summertime is the best time for parties, but no matter what time of year it is, you'll have a great time with Gateway DJs! Rich has worked parties with themes from Hawaiian to Halloween, following along the theme with appropriate music and games. Corporate Events. There's no shortage of entertainment for your corporate event when you hire Gateway DJs. From holiday events to business celebrations, Gateway DJs is your source for party music! Ask about our fun, team-building games. School Dances. School dances are a common gig for our team of DJs. We enjoy helping the students have a blast whether it's Homecoming, Prom or just a fun, school mixer. All of our songs are "clean versions" and our Top 40 is updated weekly.
Payment method
check, all major credit cards
Location
We service the entire metro St. Louis area up to a 100-mile radius.
Amenities
Our Options: DJ Services. Gateway DJs is your number one source for music services. Having 7 DJs with over 40 years of experience guarantees you will get a professional.
Associations
National Association of Mobile Entertainers, American Disc Jockey Association
Categories
Disc Jockeys, Party Planning Referral & Information Service, Wedding Reception Locations & Services
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