Wedding DJ FAQs

We play customized music and make minimal announcements. Unlike most NY and NJ wedding DJs, we don't play the same music at every wedding, and we never talk on the microphone during dancing.

This is how we are "non-traditional."

Your DJ will ask questions like, "What do you listen to at home?" or "What music do you want at your wedding?" Then, they’ll build a soundtrack that reflects you—not the same songs they played last weekend. You can also share a playlist for us to follow.

Your DJ won’t grab the mic and yell, “Hands up!” or “Look at Grandma!” No one has ever left a wedding saying, “The DJ didn’t talk enough.”

We only make important, natural-sounding announcements to guide your guests—like letting them know what’s coming next. Then we let the music do the work.

Our pricing covers 4 to 7 hours, starting with guest arrival—whether that’s pre-ceremony music or providing microphones for the ceremony.

Yes, afterparty hours are $500 per hour past 7 hours.

Afterparty setup for dancing in a different room is $500. If the afterparty is in the same room as the reception, this charge will not be due.

Your DJ provides the microphones at the ceremony and monitors the sound. They typically start 30 minutes before the ceremony to play music while guests are seated. Or at the start of the ceremony even if musicians are performing.

Your DJ arrives 2 hours before guest arrival to set up. Setup and breakdown are free and not included in your booked hours.

No. The music never stops. If your caterer serves us a vendor meal during dinner, we eat quickly while the playlist keeps going.

Sorry, we don't have a different price for less than four hours.

• DJ

• Provide speakers and microphones (included with DJ)

• Photo booths

• Lights

• Karoke afterparties

Your DJ will:

• Plan music with you beforehand.

• Provide mics and speakers for your ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing.

• Keep your dance floor packed with seamless mixing.

• Make minimal, helpful announcements.

• Work with your coordinator to ensure a smooth wedding.

We have two options:

1. Print Booth: Unlimited prints, a backdrop (white, black, or gold sequin), an attendant, and digital sends (text/email).

2. Digital Booth: Digital sends only—no prints, backdrop, or attendant.

Learn more here

We offer three lighting options to enhance your venue and dance floor.

1. Uplights which do decor and party lighting

2. Party lighting stands

3. Standing disco ball

See examples here.

It’s a 2-hour afterparty with all the karaoke gear and a pro team to run it. It’s a great way to keep the fun going!

Hiring a company, as opposed to a DJ working on their own, has some real advantages:

• If the DJ gets sick, or there is any issue with the DJ, you don't have to look for a new one. We will have one for you.

• We have a full time admin team to answer your questions same-day

• Prices and music samples are clearly posted on our website

• Our pricing is transparent as a company. Every couple (in the same general location) gets the same price

• Our owner Ben truly cares and has been known to get on calls with couples to lend an ear, to troubleshoot problems unrelated to DJing, and to even show up to venues when there was an emergency

We work full time on improving our couples' experience. We will be with you every step of your wedding journey!

As many or as few as you like! Our DJs are music experts, so they’re happy to help guide you.

Many other DJs give you an amount of songs you can pick. We don't do this.

Yes! If you give us a playlist, we’ll stick to it. No surprises.

1. Devote part of the dance set to music your guests know.
   

2. When your personal favorites are playing—especially ones your guests might not know—it really helps if YOU are out on the dance floor. Seeing you enjoy the music encourages them to join in.

We aren't miracle workers. We can't get your cousin to dance to Fred Again if they've never heard him before. But these two tips should do the trick!

Yes, we welcome playlists from Spotify, Apple Music, or any other platform.

No. We never play things like Bon Jovi, Bruno Mars, Journey or any line dances unless you ask us to.

We assume that if you are working with us, you don't want these songs.

Yes! We have over 150. Check our Spotify account and the DJ bio pages.

Not unless you ask them to. If the DJ specializes in Caribbean music parties when they are not playing at weddings, or is in a rock band, that does not mean they are going to play that type of music at your wedding. Our DJs never do that.

Our DJs are complete music chameleons. This is 90% of the job. (The other 10% is hauling equipment).

Our DJs play the types of music that you ask for. In the case that you don't specify, they read the crowd and play things that appeal to your guests.

No worries, we will work around your schedule. We can do it over email, text, or on a call. We will accommodate you and give you the special treatment you need.

In general, not unless you ask for them. We tend to play original songs unless you ask for remixes.

It's a Google doc and a Zoom call.

1. You fill out a simple music worksheet (the Google doc) to share your music preferences.

2. We have a Zoom call 2-3 weeks before your wedding to finalize everything.

Planning with us is easy and fun—and we work around your schedule

It is a Google doc. It has these sections:

• Logistics (like what time dinner starts)

• Traditions (like ceremony songs and who is giving a speech)

• Music for all parts of the wedding

• A must-play list

• A do-not-play list

• Whether you want your guests to make song requests

• Sections to put your preferences for any add-ons (like photo booth or lights)

• It's a 30 to 60 minute Zoom call

• Your DJ will go over your music worksheet with you

• They'll ask you many questions to really get to know your taste and style

• By the end of the call, they'll know exactly what you want

• And you'll basically know what they're going to do

Yes, if possible

• The "easy" weddings aren't that easy

• Your guests will notice if things are running late or happen in an unusual way

• Some coordinators provided with your venue or caterer aren't great (some are excellent)

• There are 3 main types: Full, month-of, and day-of. At least consider a day-of coordinator please

• Several of our couples have used a friend who works in corporate events, a stage manager, a restaurant manager, etc... This didn't always go well

Not really

• Someone needs to make a timeline for us

• The DJ can follow the timeline, but no wedding runs exactly to the times predicted beforehand. And our DJ can't be in the kitchen asking them when the salads are coming out, or getting the photographers into the room for your dad's speech. Some of our DJs do these things because they are so experienced, but ultimately the responsibility can't be on them.

• Our DJs will make all the announcement you need, but normally there is someone telling them when to make it. This can be your coordinator, caterer, or friend

• Our DJs will do what they can to help!

• Please hire a coordinator or planner if possible

We mix. All of our DJs beatmix and transition seamlessly from one song to the next. No Spotify autoplay here.

You decide. We’ll ask during planning if you want us to take requests from your guests. We’ll always respect your do-not-play list and won't take song requests unless you want us to.

No, we never do that.

• Yes: If you ask for them—we love blending songs creatively.

• No: If you prefer original versions—we stick to what you love.

No. We never do that.

Yes and no. When DJing at a club, our DJs might have different styles. But for a wedding, they are trained to be music chameleons. Our DJs are incredibly good at matching your style and taste.

Some of them know niche genres better, like Italo Disco or Afrobeats. At least half are bilingual and know music from different cultures. But all of them can get your guests dancing to your favorite genres of music.

No. We never do that. Playing music your guests know and like is enough.

Yes! Check out our Instagram to see our DJs in action.

Yes, we provide speakers and microphones in up to three separate areas at weddings.

Most wedding venues don't have any equipment. Our DJs provide it.

Yes. We include a mic, mic stand, and speaker for your ceremony.

Yes. Most weddings include 3-4 spaces (ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception), and we’ll have speakers ready in each.

You need to provide your DJ with a table and access to electric. That's in our contract. But, some of our DJs like to bring their own table. So just check with them beforehand, please.

A full setup is about 12 feet wide. If space is tight, we can compact it to 7 feet. Either way, our setups are minimal, sleek, and designed to blend in.

DJ stuff on a table with speakers on stands. Our setups are minimal. Everything is black and meant to blend into the background. We do not use those DJ stands that look like spaceships or modern furniture.

Yes, a handheld wireless mic is included for this.

Yes. We bring backup gear, so the party doesn’t stop if there’s a technical issue.

Setup and breakdown are free. Setup happens 2 hours before guests arrive, and breakdown takes about 30-60 minutes after the event.

2 hours before your guests

No. The different parts of your wedding, (ceremony, cocktail hour, reception), will have separate sound systems which are set up before your guests arrive.

Yes. We provide a mic, mic stand and speaker for your onsite ceremony. It is set up before your guests arrive.

We guarantee one hour, but normally it's more like 30 minutes

Select ones, yes. $2,000 for up to 4 hours. Each additional hour is $250.

As of now, these NYC venues qualify for the $2,000 price:

• The Skylark

• Talea Cobble Hill

• Frank's Wine Bar

• Celestine

• Sound Mind Center

• One if by Land, Two if by Sea

• Lafayette

• Orsay small upstairs room (add $100 for staircase)

No. Only certain ones do. And one of them will participate at a price of $2,200. Please inquire.

We charge less for venues that match the following criteria:

• Small guest count

• One DJ setup total

• Four hours or less

• No separate ceremony room and cocktail hour room

• Easy place to work in

• No difficult load-ins: no loading docks, multiple long hallways, stairs, etc.

Ask! New venues are always opening up and we are happy to add yours to the list if it qualifies.

Usually, yes. If you are having a wedding ceremony at your venue and you have more than 40 guests, you will probably need a microphone. The DJ is normally the one who provides the microphone. For the associate DJs, you get a 4-hour timeframe before going into overtime. If your ceremony starts at 5:30, you would need your DJ to start then, and the four-hour clock would start ticking at 5:30 p.m.

The print booth and the digital booth

It comes with:

Unlimited prints

Beautiful backdrop (white or black. Gold sequin $150)

Dedicated attendant

Digital sends (text and email)

Online gallery

The digital booth comes with digital sends (text and email) and an online gallery. It doesn't print and doesn't come with a backdrop or an attendant.

Print booth is for 4 hours

Digital booth is for the entirety of the event

It gets set up 1 hour before service is to begin. If you need us there significantly earlier, there will be a charge for "idle time".

If you have us set it up in front of your guests, it may look a bit messy until setup is complete.

Uplights are small lights placed on the floor to shine colorful light up walls, columns, or ceilings. They add a classy or fun vibe to the space and can match the wedding colors or change throughout the night for different moods—super popular for turning a basic room into something magical!

1. Make your room, and photos, look better

2. Make dancing more fun

See examples here.

These are T-shaped stands with colorful lights that shine on the dance floor, adding a fun, energetic vibe. Perfect for parties!

See examples here.

A standing disco ball is a cool setup with a disco ball on a stand, with lights shining on it to create that classic sparkling effect. It’s great for adding a retro vibe and making the dance floor feel extra fun and lively! Does not hang from the ceiling.

See examples here.

Yes, we travel all over the East Coast—and we’ve even traveled across the country and internationally.

Travel is $250 per hour (one way) for venues more than 59 minutes away. Check our travel fee map here to find your cost.

We are happy to add your venue to the travel fee map! Email hello@ntweddingdjs.com and we will take care of it.

Yes!

• Ceremony musicians: strings, harp, piano
  

• Cocktail hour musicians: jazz band, sax player, piano
  

• Hybrid DJ: musician plays along with DJ

Yes! This is really popular and a lot of fun. The DJ plays, and the musician plays along live.

• Sax

• Drummer

• Electric violinist

• Other horn player

Absolutely! We’re happy to work with musicians and often do. Just have them bring their own gear, and we’ll collaborate seamlessly.

Not really, but your musician is welcome to use whatever our DJ has available.

This usually involves the musician plugging their cable into the DJ's equipment so the musician's music is played through the speakers. Or using one of the DJ's mics. But we cannot guarantee this and it is not always available.

The DJ will not bring extra cables, mixers, mic stands, sheet music stands, or any extra equipment for your musician. We ask they supply their own equipment.

Yes. We carry liability insurance, and we can provide proof if your venue requires it.

We have backup DJs on standby. Your wedding will still have an incredible DJ—no matter what.