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DJ Rick A

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Rick is a MN native, raised by a professional dancer and a rock drummer. Music has been part of his life since day one. He started DJing with Instant Request in 1997, and continues to teach music and dance lessons, while also playing with his group “Buckets and Tap Shoes.” Rick is a dance instructor and choreographer. He has lead 100’s of classes and taught students of all ages. Rick has performed in touring shows as a DJ and Dancer. He has also wrote, directed and choreographed plays and stages performances of his own.

Rick has become a one of the most beloved DJs on staff for his outgoing personality, and ability to connect with all ages on the dance floor.

Testimonials

Rod & Patty – Hewing Hotel – DJ Rick

We worked with Matt to get set up and Rick as a DJ at the Hewing Hotel in Minneapolis for a wedding reception/birthday party. From start to finish they were great. Rick was awesome as a DJ and read the room like a pro. I would hire these guys again in a second and highly recommend their professional and caring services. Top notch!

Angie & Connor – Essence Event Center – DJ Rick

Rick A was an amazing DJ! Kept our dance floor packed until the end of the night. Overall great experience with Instant Request and would highly recommend.

Breanna & Gustavo – Tattersall Distilling & Events Center – Rick A

From our first conversation with Instant Request, we knew we'd made the right choice. The company and DJ Rick A was easy to work with throughout the entire process, and they made everything straightforward from start to finish. On our wedding day, Rick A delivered exactly what we needed, keeping our blended multi cultural family on the dance floor all night with a perfect mix of songs that got everyone excited. His professionalism and energy made such a difference in how our reception felt. For couples looking for a DJ who communicates clearly and delivers well, we highly recommend Rick A from Instant Request DJ Entertainment

Nicole & William – Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington

We really enjoyed working with DJ Rick and Instant Request. They had a great online system for selecting dance music and other special songs, and also accommodated/enhanced our Spotify playlists for cocktails and dinner as needed. Matt was always super responsive to any email questions too! We were so pleasantly surprised when he started playing a song/rap that he created with special details specific to our wedding (I’m guessing he got the information from a detailed day-of timeline that I shared with all vendors). It was a really fun surprise! DJ Rick’s personality was great for our wedding: more laid back during dinner and fun/energetic later on—the dance floor always had people! Given that we had an earlier start time due to our Catholic ceremony/Mass, I really appreciated that it was a flat rate for the wedding and not hourly—but we tried to tip accordingly! Would highly recommend them!

Lea & Derek – Minikahda Club

We cannot recommend Instant Request enough!! DJ Rick kept the party going all night long, and played the best songs. Their online planning tool was incredibly helpful. I've heard such horror stories of couples having a difficult time with their DJ at their wedding -- Instant Request makes sure that they play all the music you do want, and none of it that you don't!!! We are truly so thankful we got to work with Instant Request!

Erin & Jack – Dellwood Country Club

Thank you so much for the work you put in as the DJ for our wedding. Between the romantic atmosphere of the ceremony and the absolute blast that was our reception, the day truly would not have been the same without your talents. Thank you again for making our wedding unforgettable

Elise & Cody – The Aisling at Troy Burne Golf Club

Instant Request made the wedding planning process extremely easy. Their planning document is very thorough and has everything you need to highlight for music and sound with your DJ on the day of. We were lucky to get DJ Rick to DJ on our wedding day, and he was great! I think instant request and DJ Rick were incredible!

Akanksha & Mitchell – Leopold’s Mississippi Gardens

Everyone we corresponded with was friendly and helpful. We were probably not the easiest wedding due to having multiple events, but our DJ, Rick, did a great job and was very flexible with us.

Breanna & Cameron – Pinewood Weddings And Events

DJ Rick A was hands down the BEST!!! he was so fun & energetic and played bangers back-to-back-to-back x 10 to where the dance floor was NEVER empty (and we didn’t really have a dancing crowd). we had the twilight baseball scene as the grand entrance and he HYPED everyone up for it. towards the end of the night, we got caught up talking to guests so he was packing up, but he made sure we got our last solo dance 🥹 also my sister was taking photos of everyone so i wanted to share one of Rick :)

Missy & Eric – Bearpath Golf & Country Club

DJ Rick was amazing at our wedding! Everything went so smoothly. Would definitely recommend.

Paula & Justin – Willow Brooke Farm, Weddings + Events Vineyard

Great experience, incredibly helpful, professional and flexible.

Hailey & Jack – Gale Woods Farm

DJ Rick was incredible to work with! Very accommodating for last minute song changes and did a great job with blending our requested music with his music selection. I can not recommend this service enough. Hats off to DJ Rick on elevating our special day! Price friendly as well.

Nikki & Zach – The Beach Club

We had Rick as our DJ. He was very professional and accommodating towards not only our request but the requests of our guests. The planner that they provide really helps in making sure things are smooth between you and the DJ. Highly recommend Instant Request DJ!

Brooke & Michael – The Beach Club

We had a great experience with Instant Request at our Sept. 2025 wedding. Mitch was easy to work with during the planning process and very responsive and helpful with questions. We were paired with DJ Rick and he was a perfect fit for our wedding. He did the music for the ceremony and timed things beautifully. At the reception he did a great job at pulling together songs from our playlist, requests and adding in great songs we hadn't thought of. We would definitely recommend Instant Request and DJ Rick to anyone!

Maria & Aidan – Residence

DJ Rick was awesome!!!! We loved him along with everyone else! I was wondering how tip worked out. I will use the online portal once I get home from work today. Thank you for the clarification!!! You were all awesome to work with, and will be highly recommending to anyone we know. Thank you thank you!

Sophie and Jake – The Lowlands

Great experience using instant request. Communication was speedy and it was a great price for the value. Lots of DJs to pick from and we loved having DJ Rick at our wedding. He was the perfect MC.

Rachel & William – Minikahda Club – Rick A

DJ Rick was great and provided exactly the right vibes and music. Our guests never left the dance floor and had a great time.

Nancy & Alan – Bearpath Golf & Country Club – Rick A

Awesome!! That was what we heard from our guests about DJ Rick!! The lighting, music and hosting was top shelf!! We highly recommend Instant Request!! Mitch, the Manager was incredibly responsive and DJ Rick was a homerun!!

Emma & Ethan – Heritage House in Stillwater – Rick A

DJ Rick was a God-send!! He was so easy to work with and professional throughout the whole process, even when it started pouring out plans were super up in the air. He rolled with the punches of the day and was a huge part in making it a success.

Katie & David – Silverwood Park Visitor Center – Rick A

Wow, Instant Request was fantastic! We used them for our wedding and couldn't be happier. Their prices were competitive, yet I didn't feel like we sacrificed any quality. In the reservation, and preparation process, they were very upbeat, helpful, attentive, and available; very communicative. The DJ himself was absolutely perfect! DJ Rick was fun, confident, yet humble, excited for us, and had a clear understanding of both our overall picture of the evening as well as all the details and special requests we had! (I even beatboxed, and not only did he hype me up, but he also took a sound sample from my routine and remixed it live! Astounding!) When I felt bad for all the curve balls I threw at him with the flow of the night, his response was always a smile and a "Hey, I'm here for you, man! This is your party, and I just want to make it great and what you want it to be." We couldn't have been more pleased!

Kimberly & David – Lowertown Event Center – Rick A

We want to thank you for the tremendous job you did at our wedding. You weren’t assigned to our wedding until a few days prior which initially made us nervous, but you were so persaonable, organized and sincerely excited to celebrate our day with us which instantly calmed all of our nerves! Everything from our ceremony to the very end of our reception was beyond our expectations! Everyone enjoyed themselves thoroughly and we hardly left the dance floor (which is very rare for my husband). So many guests commented on how talented you are, and my husband’s uncle was even taking notes for his occasional DJ gigs! Our wedding was honestly the best party of our lives and so many memories were made on the dance floor! Honestly, we can’t thank you enough and are so glad things didn’t work out with the first DJ assigned to us, because we were lucky and honored to have you there! We hope you received your tip it was well deserved!

Lauren & Colin – Hewing Hotel – Rick A

We gave our sincere thanks to Rick after our wedding on Saturday, but I wanted to let you know how thrilled Colin and I were with Rick and Instant Request at our wedding! Rick was absolutely fantastic. We might be a little biased, but Colin and I both agreed that he was the best wedding DJ we had ever seen. I can’t tell you how many guests, young and old, gave compliments, or said the Rick was “killing it”, or said it was the most fun they have ever had at a wedding. Even my step-brother, who is a radio DJ, said it was the best wedding dance floor he had ever had the pleasure of partying on  Rick was also incredibly professional and an absolute pleasure to work with!

Heidi & Chris – Oak Ridge Hotel & Conference Center – Rick A

We had Rick as our Black Tie DJ through Instant Request. This man was a godsend. All of our guests continually commented on how he was one of the best DJs they had ever seen. He has a policy that “weddings should be about playing songs that invoke happy memories in the guests, like your jam from college, or that concert you went to together, not the latest and greatest hit no one has heard yet”. Even when a song flopped, he quickly moved it into the next song, pushing the party forward. Songs were blended into each other in fun combinations, and everyone had a blast. He even was great about checking in with us when we were away from the dance floor to make sure everything was perfect. He also provided the music for our ceremony, without having a rehearsal. Everything was perfect after one phone call, including adding songs to their library specifically for us. When we had a mishap during the ceremony, he saved the day by discretely raising the music and making it look intentional. I would 1000% recommend him and Instant Request for any event.

Colleen & Ronald – Minnesota Valley Country Club – Rick A

Our reception location (Minnesota Valley Country Club) recommended Instant Request to us for our DJ service and we are very grateful to have chosen them. We decided to get paired with a DJ based on our online profile instead of picking out a DJ and we have no regrets about that. Their online profile system is very thorough and helps paint a complete picture of what you would like on your big day. This system helped pair us with an amazing DJ, Rick. When we talked to Rick, he had many years of experience and we knew we got a great DJ and were going to have an amazing night. We wanted to keep the dance floor packed the whole night and he was able to do that. He played all the right songs to allow for the dance floor to be the place to be that night and also had the right transitions to all the important events of that night (first dances, garter/bouquet toss, dollar dance). Rick was also an amazing MC to help with the flow of speeches and cake cutting earlier in the night. I would highly recommend Instant Request to any couple looking for great DJ service for a great value. And if you want a great DJ, try to request Rick, he was the best. Thanks Instant Request and Rick.

Gabrielle & Brian – Chaska Event Center – Rick A

RICK WAS AWESOME! Seriously! He was so great! I’m so glad we paid extra to be able to request him specifically (black tie package). He checked in on us numerous times, kept the dancing going ALL night, switched things up when plans changed… and my favorite part of all is what he did with our opening song. We knew what song we wanted, Prince ‘Let’s go crazy,’ but he had a great idea about timing it out and it was perfect and set the tone for the night! So happy we chose Instant Request for our Dj. We chose Instant Request because Rick Ausland was a DJ at a friend’s wedding. Rick is the best! We were beyond thrilled with him as a DJ at our wedding. He was so much fun and the dance party lasted all night! It was my worst fear to have a wedding where no one danced, or the dance ended early. Thanks to Rick I had nothing to worry about. I think I had sore legs for days because of all the dancing! A few days ago I was chatting about the wedding with friends and one raved about the Dj. Another friend said ‘I didn’t even notice the DJ’ my friend replied, ‘That’s a sign of a good DJ.’ True! We had nothing to worry about with Rick. We enjoyed ourselves and danced for hours. Thanks again, Rick!  Yay!

Heather & Craig – McNamara Alumni Center – Rick A

We chose to get a Black Tie DJ and we were extremely impressed with Rick Ausland. He went above and beyond anything we could have asked for. When we had our Face-to-Face meeting we knew that we were going to be in good hands and that he was a perfect match.  We had a great time just at the meeting and talking over the styles of music we enjoyed. Turned out he enjoyed a lot of the same categories of music we did. As former pep band members music has been our whole life. Rick was great on the day of as well. He played all of our music we had planned out even things we had forgotten about. He helped our night move very smoothly. He was professional and helped us have a fun time. All of our guests said he was amazing as well. He made sure to fit in some the songs they were requesting as well and everyone love how fun and outgoing he was. I would recommend him to anyone of my friends and family who are looking for a great DJ. The music sounded great it really filled the hall out nicely. Not too loud and right on balance. I have been to many weddings and that seems to be something that a lot of the DJ services don’t take into consideration, the size and quality of the sound of the room. Sometimes it was too loud for the space or the music system was set up and it bounced off walls funny and didn’t sound good. For our wedding everything sounded amazing. The lighting was even more spectacular than I was hoping it would be. It really showed off our beautiful venue in all of its glory. The colors really fit in with our theme. I received so many compliments on how great they made everything look.The best part about Instant Request was how professional everyone was. Over all of the communications I had the top priority of everyone at Instant Request was that my day was just how I wanted it. This is an amazing quality in any service. Customer service was not just their goal it was their priority. I am truly grateful for that. I thought the pricing was a Great Value! We got way more than expected for what we paid, in service, quality, and a great product. They truly care about every aspect of their company and nothing is left to question. We looked at many companies, some may have been cheaper but nothing could compare to anything we received through Instant Request.

Allison & Patrick – Gale Mansion – Rick A

A huge thank you to Rick for being an incredible DJ! We turly enjoyed the process and our dance floor was incredible the whole night thanks to his expertise. Thanks for everything!

Aubree & Josh – Green Haven Banquet Center – Rick A

Rick A was the BEST! He took all our requests and made the guests have so much fun! Our friends still talk about how he was their favorite part of our wedding reception!

Jayme & Joe – Next Chapter Winery – Rick A

Rick did an awesome job at our wedding and went above and beyond to make sure things went smoothly. We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ at our reception! He had our guests on the dance floor throughout the whole night and played a variety of songs that fit our older and younger crowd. We received so many compliments from our guests on him and highly recommend him to any bride/groom. Thank you Rick and Instant Request for providing us with a great time that we’ll never forget!

Taylor & Eric – Machine Shop – Rick A

We had Rick Ausland from instant request at our wedding on 10/01/21 at the machine shop and it was incredible! He kept the music moving to please the crowd, and we had a lot of people telling us it was the best wedding dj they have ever experienced. Highly recommend instant request but especially Rick!

Mary & Andrew – Ambiente Gallerie – Rick A

DJ Rick Ausland was fantastic! Seemed like he knew exactly what he was doing and kept the dance floor full until the very end of the night. Couldn't be happier.

Erin & Nathan – Minneapolis Club – Rick A

From start to finish Instant request was great. They were very thorough about narrowing down exactly what we wanted. Our DJ Rick kept the party going all night and we couldn't have asked for a more fun event!

Kelly & Tanner – Rush Creek Golf Club – Rick A

Instant Request was awesome to work with, and our DJ Rick kept our party going until the end of the night. Would highly recommend using them!

Jess & Mia – Muse Event Center – Rick A

Highly recommend Instant Request. They were great to work with and we were so happy with our DJ Rick! He was amazing and really made the dance so much fun!

Cami & Ashir – Stillwater Event Center in Stillwater, MN – Rick A

Rick was super easy and fun to work with! We did a short zoom call beforehand to go over music choices, and he did a great job cycling through our playlist and also adding in a few songs of his own. He helped get a lot of people out on the dance floor, including some of my husbands family visiting from Israel! Also stuck to our no country rule, which was greatly appreciated. Would highly recommend!

Joy & Brandon – Rush Creek Golf Club – Rick A

Rick was an amazing Dj! He worked with us on getting specific songs for different times throughout the night but also took the initiative to play stuff we hadn’t asked for. It was great how he was able to help run the night based on the music he was playing. Also, Rick needs to be like a professional show DJ, his mixing skills were awesome and the way he blends the songs together was something many people were talking about. He helped us with the Mics and when people were going to be speaking, and just overall helped everything go smoothly! 10/10 would recommend to others!

Juliann & Josh – Nicollet Island Pavilion – Rick A

We couldn't have asked for a better DJ for our wedding! From the first consultation to the last song of the night, our DJ Rick was nothing short of spectacular. He understood our music preferences perfectly and seamlessly blended our favorite tracks with crowd-pleasing hits that kept everyone on the dance floor all night long. Their professionalism and attention to detail were evident from the start. Rick arrived early to set up and ensured everything ran smoothly. They also took the time to understand the vibe we wanted and tailored the music to match every moment, from our romantic first dance to the high-energy party. Our guests are still raving about the music and the incredible atmosphere Rick created. If you're looking for a DJ who is talented, reliable, and genuinely cares about making your event unforgettable, look no further. Thank you, Rick, for making our wedding day absolutely perfect!

Christina & Alexander – Lafayette Club – Rick A

I wanted to shoot you a quick note and let you know how impressed we were by Rick at our wedding. We had very high expectations headed into our wedding. Somehow Rick surpassed those extremely lofty expectations. Rick accommodated each and every one of our unique song requests and even used his expansive skill set to tailor our first dance into a memory that will last a lifetime. The dance floor was PACKED from the moment Rick began his playlist after dinner. Several our of guests reached out after the wedding and mentioned how spectacular our DJ was. We will be recommending Rick to all of our family and friends going forward.

Jaime Events – Aria – Rick A

I worked with a great DJ from Instant Request this past weekend at a wedding at Aria. He was a great MC with announcements throughout the night he got the crowd on the dance floor and he kept to the timeline which I appreciate as a planner. Great job!

Ashley & Carlton – Leopold’s Mississippi Gardens – Rick A

We had DJ Rick for our wedding day. He was amazing to work with we had a phone consultation before our big day finalizing the detail of our reception. He could not have made our day more enjoyable and easy going. He followed our playlist and added some other songs that got everyone else dancing. We would highly recommend Instant Request for their events.

Courtney & Michael – Minneapolis Event Center – Rick A

DJ Rick was awesome! We were very happy with our selection of Instant Request! My husband and I gave DJ Rick a list of songs we would like played but then gave him the reins to mix it up and read the crowd. He did a wonderful job and kept people on the dance floor till the lights turned on!!!!

Cecelia & Taylor – American Swedish Institute – Rick A

Rick from Instant Request was the best wedding DJ I've ever experienced. He was professional kind and incredibly talented. We had so many friends asking for his name at our wedding. We received so many compliments on his talents! He made the night so special and fun for all. Definitely gave his name/info out to a few friends who are getting married Would definitely recommend!

Cassidy & Zachary – Arnolds Park Amusement Park in Iowa – Rick A

Thank you for making our day even better. Our DJ was SUPERB! I will recommend to anyone!

Erin & Taylor – Landmark Center – Rick A

Our experience with Instant Request from start to finish was fantastic! The online planner was easy to use and helped us map out the evening. Our DJ Rick was phenomenal! He took the time to learn about our music preferences the mood we wanted for each part of the evening and brought it to life day of. We received so many compliments on how fun the dancing and the music selection was throughout the whole night. We are so thankful for Rick and Instant Request for ensuring we had excellent music and dancing throughout the night.

Emilie & Sam – The Blaisdell – Rick A

We had Rick as our DJ and I am STILL hearing from guests that they loved our dance and have never seen so many people on the dance floor at the wedding. Thank you!

Elizabeth & Garrett – Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel – Rick A

Instant Request was so easy to work with. I put my husband in charge of finding our DJ and boy did he do a great job. Instant request was responsive and willing to make our wedding needs a reality. DJ Rick was our DJ. We told him our biggest want was a full dance floor and we told him to read the room and play music accordingly. He killed it. Our dance floor was packed with people of all ages. He did an amazing job mashing the oldies with the classics to current music. He exceeded all expectations. We had so many guests tell us that DJ Rick was the best wedding DJ they had ever come across and that our wedding was so fun as a result of it. Thank you Rick! We are so happy with the work you

Ellen & Thomas – Machine Shop – Rick A

WOW!! Our DJ Rick A. was absolutely amazing and more than we could have asked for!!! He played all of the songs we wanted and fed off the energy on the dance floor. We highly recommend instant request DJs and especially Rick!

Emily & Cody – Creekside Farm Weddings & Events – Rick A

Great company great DJ! We used DJ Rick he is a black tie DJ so very experienced. So glad we did! We filled out the online portal which is totally customizable emailed Rick we were done and he reached out right away. We did a video chat and met him he is so fun and just wants to make your day perfect! He played exactly what we asked and kept the party alive all through the night!! Thank you Instant Request and thank you DJ Rick!

Fresa & Jacob – Glass House – Rick A

DJ Rick was so great to work with! He was able to read the room and mix latin oldies our favorites and pop together seamlessly so that everyone had something to dance to.

Grace & Sam – Leopold’s Mississippi Gardens – Rick A

We had a great experience with Rick! He did a great job with the music during the ceremony cocktail and the dance. He also did very well with our special request to do trivia during dinner which many people said was one of their favorite parts of the wedding.

Rod & Patty – Hewing Hotel – DJ Rick

We worked with Matt to get set up and Rick as a DJ at the Hewing Hotel in Minneapolis for a wedding reception/birthday party. From start to finish they were great. Rick was awesome as a DJ and read the room like a pro. I would hire these guys again in a second and highly recommend their professional and caring services. Top notch!

Angie & Connor – Essence Event Center – DJ Rick

Rick A was an amazing DJ! Kept our dance floor packed until the end of the night. Overall great experience with Instant Request and would highly recommend.

Breanna & Gustavo – Tattersall Distilling & Events Center – Rick A

From our first conversation with Instant Request, we knew we'd made the right choice. The company and DJ Rick A was easy to work with throughout the entire process, and they made everything straightforward from start to finish. On our wedding day, Rick A delivered exactly what we needed, keeping our blended multi cultural family on the dance floor all night with a perfect mix of songs that got everyone excited. His professionalism and energy made such a difference in how our reception felt. For couples looking for a DJ who communicates clearly and delivers well, we highly recommend Rick A from Instant Request DJ Entertainment

Nicole & William – Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington

We really enjoyed working with DJ Rick and Instant Request. They had a great online system for selecting dance music and other special songs, and also accommodated/enhanced our Spotify playlists for cocktails and dinner as needed. Matt was always super responsive to any email questions too! We were so pleasantly surprised when he started playing a song/rap that he created with special details specific to our wedding (I’m guessing he got the information from a detailed day-of timeline that I shared with all vendors). It was a really fun surprise! DJ Rick’s personality was great for our wedding: more laid back during dinner and fun/energetic later on—the dance floor always had people! Given that we had an earlier start time due to our Catholic ceremony/Mass, I really appreciated that it was a flat rate for the wedding and not hourly—but we tried to tip accordingly! Would highly recommend them!

Lea & Derek – Minikahda Club

We cannot recommend Instant Request enough!! DJ Rick kept the party going all night long, and played the best songs. Their online planning tool was incredibly helpful. I've heard such horror stories of couples having a difficult time with their DJ at their wedding -- Instant Request makes sure that they play all the music you do want, and none of it that you don't!!! We are truly so thankful we got to work with Instant Request!

Erin & Jack – Dellwood Country Club

Thank you so much for the work you put in as the DJ for our wedding. Between the romantic atmosphere of the ceremony and the absolute blast that was our reception, the day truly would not have been the same without your talents. Thank you again for making our wedding unforgettable

Elise & Cody – The Aisling at Troy Burne Golf Club

Instant Request made the wedding planning process extremely easy. Their planning document is very thorough and has everything you need to highlight for music and sound with your DJ on the day of. We were lucky to get DJ Rick to DJ on our wedding day, and he was great! I think instant request and DJ Rick were incredible!

Akanksha & Mitchell – Leopold’s Mississippi Gardens

Everyone we corresponded with was friendly and helpful. We were probably not the easiest wedding due to having multiple events, but our DJ, Rick, did a great job and was very flexible with us.

Breanna & Cameron – Pinewood Weddings And Events

DJ Rick A was hands down the BEST!!! he was so fun & energetic and played bangers back-to-back-to-back x 10 to where the dance floor was NEVER empty (and we didn’t really have a dancing crowd). we had the twilight baseball scene as the grand entrance and he HYPED everyone up for it. towards the end of the night, we got caught up talking to guests so he was packing up, but he made sure we got our last solo dance 🥹 also my sister was taking photos of everyone so i wanted to share one of Rick :)

Missy & Eric – Bearpath Golf & Country Club

DJ Rick was amazing at our wedding! Everything went so smoothly. Would definitely recommend.

Paula & Justin – Willow Brooke Farm, Weddings + Events Vineyard

Great experience, incredibly helpful, professional and flexible.

Hailey & Jack – Gale Woods Farm

DJ Rick was incredible to work with! Very accommodating for last minute song changes and did a great job with blending our requested music with his music selection. I can not recommend this service enough. Hats off to DJ Rick on elevating our special day! Price friendly as well.

Nikki & Zach – The Beach Club

We had Rick as our DJ. He was very professional and accommodating towards not only our request but the requests of our guests. The planner that they provide really helps in making sure things are smooth between you and the DJ. Highly recommend Instant Request DJ!

Brooke & Michael – The Beach Club

We had a great experience with Instant Request at our Sept. 2025 wedding. Mitch was easy to work with during the planning process and very responsive and helpful with questions. We were paired with DJ Rick and he was a perfect fit for our wedding. He did the music for the ceremony and timed things beautifully. At the reception he did a great job at pulling together songs from our playlist, requests and adding in great songs we hadn't thought of. We would definitely recommend Instant Request and DJ Rick to anyone!

Maria & Aidan – Residence

DJ Rick was awesome!!!! We loved him along with everyone else! I was wondering how tip worked out. I will use the online portal once I get home from work today. Thank you for the clarification!!! You were all awesome to work with, and will be highly recommending to anyone we know. Thank you thank you!

Sophie and Jake – The Lowlands

Great experience using instant request. Communication was speedy and it was a great price for the value. Lots of DJs to pick from and we loved having DJ Rick at our wedding. He was the perfect MC.

Rachel & William – Minikahda Club – Rick A

DJ Rick was great and provided exactly the right vibes and music. Our guests never left the dance floor and had a great time.

Nancy & Alan – Bearpath Golf & Country Club – Rick A

Awesome!! That was what we heard from our guests about DJ Rick!! The lighting, music and hosting was top shelf!! We highly recommend Instant Request!! Mitch, the Manager was incredibly responsive and DJ Rick was a homerun!!

Emma & Ethan – Heritage House in Stillwater – Rick A

DJ Rick was a God-send!! He was so easy to work with and professional throughout the whole process, even when it started pouring out plans were super up in the air. He rolled with the punches of the day and was a huge part in making it a success.

Katie & David – Silverwood Park Visitor Center – Rick A

Wow, Instant Request was fantastic! We used them for our wedding and couldn't be happier. Their prices were competitive, yet I didn't feel like we sacrificed any quality. In the reservation, and preparation process, they were very upbeat, helpful, attentive, and available; very communicative. The DJ himself was absolutely perfect! DJ Rick was fun, confident, yet humble, excited for us, and had a clear understanding of both our overall picture of the evening as well as all the details and special requests we had! (I even beatboxed, and not only did he hype me up, but he also took a sound sample from my routine and remixed it live! Astounding!) When I felt bad for all the curve balls I threw at him with the flow of the night, his response was always a smile and a "Hey, I'm here for you, man! This is your party, and I just want to make it great and what you want it to be." We couldn't have been more pleased!

Kimberly & David – Lowertown Event Center – Rick A

We want to thank you for the tremendous job you did at our wedding. You weren’t assigned to our wedding until a few days prior which initially made us nervous, but you were so persaonable, organized and sincerely excited to celebrate our day with us which instantly calmed all of our nerves! Everything from our ceremony to the very end of our reception was beyond our expectations! Everyone enjoyed themselves thoroughly and we hardly left the dance floor (which is very rare for my husband). So many guests commented on how talented you are, and my husband’s uncle was even taking notes for his occasional DJ gigs! Our wedding was honestly the best party of our lives and so many memories were made on the dance floor! Honestly, we can’t thank you enough and are so glad things didn’t work out with the first DJ assigned to us, because we were lucky and honored to have you there! We hope you received your tip it was well deserved!

Lauren & Colin – Hewing Hotel – Rick A

We gave our sincere thanks to Rick after our wedding on Saturday, but I wanted to let you know how thrilled Colin and I were with Rick and Instant Request at our wedding! Rick was absolutely fantastic. We might be a little biased, but Colin and I both agreed that he was the best wedding DJ we had ever seen. I can’t tell you how many guests, young and old, gave compliments, or said the Rick was “killing it”, or said it was the most fun they have ever had at a wedding. Even my step-brother, who is a radio DJ, said it was the best wedding dance floor he had ever had the pleasure of partying on  Rick was also incredibly professional and an absolute pleasure to work with!

Heidi & Chris – Oak Ridge Hotel & Conference Center – Rick A

We had Rick as our Black Tie DJ through Instant Request. This man was a godsend. All of our guests continually commented on how he was one of the best DJs they had ever seen. He has a policy that “weddings should be about playing songs that invoke happy memories in the guests, like your jam from college, or that concert you went to together, not the latest and greatest hit no one has heard yet”. Even when a song flopped, he quickly moved it into the next song, pushing the party forward. Songs were blended into each other in fun combinations, and everyone had a blast. He even was great about checking in with us when we were away from the dance floor to make sure everything was perfect. He also provided the music for our ceremony, without having a rehearsal. Everything was perfect after one phone call, including adding songs to their library specifically for us. When we had a mishap during the ceremony, he saved the day by discretely raising the music and making it look intentional. I would 1000% recommend him and Instant Request for any event.

Colleen & Ronald – Minnesota Valley Country Club – Rick A

Our reception location (Minnesota Valley Country Club) recommended Instant Request to us for our DJ service and we are very grateful to have chosen them. We decided to get paired with a DJ based on our online profile instead of picking out a DJ and we have no regrets about that. Their online profile system is very thorough and helps paint a complete picture of what you would like on your big day. This system helped pair us with an amazing DJ, Rick. When we talked to Rick, he had many years of experience and we knew we got a great DJ and were going to have an amazing night. We wanted to keep the dance floor packed the whole night and he was able to do that. He played all the right songs to allow for the dance floor to be the place to be that night and also had the right transitions to all the important events of that night (first dances, garter/bouquet toss, dollar dance). Rick was also an amazing MC to help with the flow of speeches and cake cutting earlier in the night. I would highly recommend Instant Request to any couple looking for great DJ service for a great value. And if you want a great DJ, try to request Rick, he was the best. Thanks Instant Request and Rick.

Gabrielle & Brian – Chaska Event Center – Rick A

RICK WAS AWESOME! Seriously! He was so great! I’m so glad we paid extra to be able to request him specifically (black tie package). He checked in on us numerous times, kept the dancing going ALL night, switched things up when plans changed… and my favorite part of all is what he did with our opening song. We knew what song we wanted, Prince ‘Let’s go crazy,’ but he had a great idea about timing it out and it was perfect and set the tone for the night! So happy we chose Instant Request for our Dj. We chose Instant Request because Rick Ausland was a DJ at a friend’s wedding. Rick is the best! We were beyond thrilled with him as a DJ at our wedding. He was so much fun and the dance party lasted all night! It was my worst fear to have a wedding where no one danced, or the dance ended early. Thanks to Rick I had nothing to worry about. I think I had sore legs for days because of all the dancing! A few days ago I was chatting about the wedding with friends and one raved about the Dj. Another friend said ‘I didn’t even notice the DJ’ my friend replied, ‘That’s a sign of a good DJ.’ True! We had nothing to worry about with Rick. We enjoyed ourselves and danced for hours. Thanks again, Rick!  Yay!

Heather & Craig – McNamara Alumni Center – Rick A

We chose to get a Black Tie DJ and we were extremely impressed with Rick Ausland. He went above and beyond anything we could have asked for. When we had our Face-to-Face meeting we knew that we were going to be in good hands and that he was a perfect match.  We had a great time just at the meeting and talking over the styles of music we enjoyed. Turned out he enjoyed a lot of the same categories of music we did. As former pep band members music has been our whole life. Rick was great on the day of as well. He played all of our music we had planned out even things we had forgotten about. He helped our night move very smoothly. He was professional and helped us have a fun time. All of our guests said he was amazing as well. He made sure to fit in some the songs they were requesting as well and everyone love how fun and outgoing he was. I would recommend him to anyone of my friends and family who are looking for a great DJ. The music sounded great it really filled the hall out nicely. Not too loud and right on balance. I have been to many weddings and that seems to be something that a lot of the DJ services don’t take into consideration, the size and quality of the sound of the room. Sometimes it was too loud for the space or the music system was set up and it bounced off walls funny and didn’t sound good. For our wedding everything sounded amazing. The lighting was even more spectacular than I was hoping it would be. It really showed off our beautiful venue in all of its glory. The colors really fit in with our theme. I received so many compliments on how great they made everything look.The best part about Instant Request was how professional everyone was. Over all of the communications I had the top priority of everyone at Instant Request was that my day was just how I wanted it. This is an amazing quality in any service. Customer service was not just their goal it was their priority. I am truly grateful for that. I thought the pricing was a Great Value! We got way more than expected for what we paid, in service, quality, and a great product. They truly care about every aspect of their company and nothing is left to question. We looked at many companies, some may have been cheaper but nothing could compare to anything we received through Instant Request.

Allison & Patrick – Gale Mansion – Rick A

A huge thank you to Rick for being an incredible DJ! We turly enjoyed the process and our dance floor was incredible the whole night thanks to his expertise. Thanks for everything!

Aubree & Josh – Green Haven Banquet Center – Rick A

Rick A was the BEST! He took all our requests and made the guests have so much fun! Our friends still talk about how he was their favorite part of our wedding reception!

Jayme & Joe – Next Chapter Winery – Rick A

Rick did an awesome job at our wedding and went above and beyond to make sure things went smoothly. We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ at our reception! He had our guests on the dance floor throughout the whole night and played a variety of songs that fit our older and younger crowd. We received so many compliments from our guests on him and highly recommend him to any bride/groom. Thank you Rick and Instant Request for providing us with a great time that we’ll never forget!

Taylor & Eric – Machine Shop – Rick A

We had Rick Ausland from instant request at our wedding on 10/01/21 at the machine shop and it was incredible! He kept the music moving to please the crowd, and we had a lot of people telling us it was the best wedding dj they have ever experienced. Highly recommend instant request but especially Rick!

Mary & Andrew – Ambiente Gallerie – Rick A

DJ Rick Ausland was fantastic! Seemed like he knew exactly what he was doing and kept the dance floor full until the very end of the night. Couldn't be happier.

Erin & Nathan – Minneapolis Club – Rick A

From start to finish Instant request was great. They were very thorough about narrowing down exactly what we wanted. Our DJ Rick kept the party going all night and we couldn't have asked for a more fun event!

Kelly & Tanner – Rush Creek Golf Club – Rick A

Instant Request was awesome to work with, and our DJ Rick kept our party going until the end of the night. Would highly recommend using them!

Jess & Mia – Muse Event Center – Rick A

Highly recommend Instant Request. They were great to work with and we were so happy with our DJ Rick! He was amazing and really made the dance so much fun!

Cami & Ashir – Stillwater Event Center in Stillwater, MN – Rick A

Rick was super easy and fun to work with! We did a short zoom call beforehand to go over music choices, and he did a great job cycling through our playlist and also adding in a few songs of his own. He helped get a lot of people out on the dance floor, including some of my husbands family visiting from Israel! Also stuck to our no country rule, which was greatly appreciated. Would highly recommend!

Joy & Brandon – Rush Creek Golf Club – Rick A

Rick was an amazing Dj! He worked with us on getting specific songs for different times throughout the night but also took the initiative to play stuff we hadn’t asked for. It was great how he was able to help run the night based on the music he was playing. Also, Rick needs to be like a professional show DJ, his mixing skills were awesome and the way he blends the songs together was something many people were talking about. He helped us with the Mics and when people were going to be speaking, and just overall helped everything go smoothly! 10/10 would recommend to others!

Juliann & Josh – Nicollet Island Pavilion – Rick A

We couldn't have asked for a better DJ for our wedding! From the first consultation to the last song of the night, our DJ Rick was nothing short of spectacular. He understood our music preferences perfectly and seamlessly blended our favorite tracks with crowd-pleasing hits that kept everyone on the dance floor all night long. Their professionalism and attention to detail were evident from the start. Rick arrived early to set up and ensured everything ran smoothly. They also took the time to understand the vibe we wanted and tailored the music to match every moment, from our romantic first dance to the high-energy party. Our guests are still raving about the music and the incredible atmosphere Rick created. If you're looking for a DJ who is talented, reliable, and genuinely cares about making your event unforgettable, look no further. Thank you, Rick, for making our wedding day absolutely perfect!

Christina & Alexander – Lafayette Club – Rick A

I wanted to shoot you a quick note and let you know how impressed we were by Rick at our wedding. We had very high expectations headed into our wedding. Somehow Rick surpassed those extremely lofty expectations. Rick accommodated each and every one of our unique song requests and even used his expansive skill set to tailor our first dance into a memory that will last a lifetime. The dance floor was PACKED from the moment Rick began his playlist after dinner. Several our of guests reached out after the wedding and mentioned how spectacular our DJ was. We will be recommending Rick to all of our family and friends going forward.

Jaime Events – Aria – Rick A

I worked with a great DJ from Instant Request this past weekend at a wedding at Aria. He was a great MC with announcements throughout the night he got the crowd on the dance floor and he kept to the timeline which I appreciate as a planner. Great job!

Ashley & Carlton – Leopold’s Mississippi Gardens – Rick A

We had DJ Rick for our wedding day. He was amazing to work with we had a phone consultation before our big day finalizing the detail of our reception. He could not have made our day more enjoyable and easy going. He followed our playlist and added some other songs that got everyone else dancing. We would highly recommend Instant Request for their events.

Courtney & Michael – Minneapolis Event Center – Rick A

DJ Rick was awesome! We were very happy with our selection of Instant Request! My husband and I gave DJ Rick a list of songs we would like played but then gave him the reins to mix it up and read the crowd. He did a wonderful job and kept people on the dance floor till the lights turned on!!!!

Cecelia & Taylor – American Swedish Institute – Rick A

Rick from Instant Request was the best wedding DJ I've ever experienced. He was professional kind and incredibly talented. We had so many friends asking for his name at our wedding. We received so many compliments on his talents! He made the night so special and fun for all. Definitely gave his name/info out to a few friends who are getting married Would definitely recommend!

Cassidy & Zachary – Arnolds Park Amusement Park in Iowa – Rick A

Thank you for making our day even better. Our DJ was SUPERB! I will recommend to anyone!

Erin & Taylor – Landmark Center – Rick A

Our experience with Instant Request from start to finish was fantastic! The online planner was easy to use and helped us map out the evening. Our DJ Rick was phenomenal! He took the time to learn about our music preferences the mood we wanted for each part of the evening and brought it to life day of. We received so many compliments on how fun the dancing and the music selection was throughout the whole night. We are so thankful for Rick and Instant Request for ensuring we had excellent music and dancing throughout the night.

Emilie & Sam – The Blaisdell – Rick A

We had Rick as our DJ and I am STILL hearing from guests that they loved our dance and have never seen so many people on the dance floor at the wedding. Thank you!

Elizabeth & Garrett – Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel – Rick A

Instant Request was so easy to work with. I put my husband in charge of finding our DJ and boy did he do a great job. Instant request was responsive and willing to make our wedding needs a reality. DJ Rick was our DJ. We told him our biggest want was a full dance floor and we told him to read the room and play music accordingly. He killed it. Our dance floor was packed with people of all ages. He did an amazing job mashing the oldies with the classics to current music. He exceeded all expectations. We had so many guests tell us that DJ Rick was the best wedding DJ they had ever come across and that our wedding was so fun as a result of it. Thank you Rick! We are so happy with the work you

Ellen & Thomas – Machine Shop – Rick A

WOW!! Our DJ Rick A. was absolutely amazing and more than we could have asked for!!! He played all of the songs we wanted and fed off the energy on the dance floor. We highly recommend instant request DJs and especially Rick!

Emily & Cody – Creekside Farm Weddings & Events – Rick A

Great company great DJ! We used DJ Rick he is a black tie DJ so very experienced. So glad we did! We filled out the online portal which is totally customizable emailed Rick we were done and he reached out right away. We did a video chat and met him he is so fun and just wants to make your day perfect! He played exactly what we asked and kept the party alive all through the night!! Thank you Instant Request and thank you DJ Rick!

Fresa & Jacob – Glass House – Rick A

DJ Rick was so great to work with! He was able to read the room and mix latin oldies our favorites and pop together seamlessly so that everyone had something to dance to.

Grace & Sam – Leopold’s Mississippi Gardens – Rick A

We had a great experience with Rick! He did a great job with the music during the ceremony cocktail and the dance. He also did very well with our special request to do trivia during dinner which many people said was one of their favorite parts of the wedding.