05/06/2024
This past Saturday was Donny Zarate’s last gig with Hagan Williams DJ’s - and it was certainly bittersweet. Donny started hanging out with Hagan on some gigs about 4 years ago as a load-in helper, riding partner and bodyguard 😂. One day, a bride called and asked if we had a bi-lingual MC - well, as a matter of fact, we did know a guy 😬 👇. Donny helped us over the years with several bi-lingual events including weddings and quinceaneras. He learned how to help with wedding planning, the Photo Booth and even became a trusted “keeper of the mixer” when Hagan needed a break 😉. In short, Donny became an invaluable member of the team and we will all miss him, his spontaneous dances, his butchering of some English phrasing, and his hilarious, often slightly off center perspectives. But, we are so excited for him as he makes the big move to Nashville, and we are super pumped to be a part of his wedding in July (He will be the first HW employee to get married 🥳). We are so thankful our paths crossed - and we wish Donny and Lauren Deardorff the absolute best!!! Love you Donny!!!