About this vendor
AMS provides professional services for modern day weddings. We focus on creating true “one off” events by taking the necessary time for consultation and in-depth preparation. We do not have dozens of DJs, endless worksheets or preset song lists. We start from scratch, developing the perfect timeline and custom song list. We offer you information and ideas to create the perfect reception and give you all of the answers you need to make an informed decisions for your wedding. Using current working DJs combined with veteran wedding M.Cs, we typically cater to couples looking for a more modern energetic party environment while maintaining the formality and pageantry of a wedding. As a well know pioneer in event lighting and sound, AMS uses state of the art technology that is unmatched.
Details
Equipment
- Audio/Visual Equipment
- Sound Equipment
Music Genres
- Bollywood
- Caribbean
- Celtic
- Classical
- Country
- Dance
Music Services
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
9-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+6 more.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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Mike was so helpful in making our dreams and plans for our wedding come true. He did our ceremony and reception plus our photobooth. Everything was perfect and flowed well. He chec...
ked in with us throughout the night and made sure it went smoothly. Mike is very professional and communicative throughout the planning process and event!
Mike was amazing to work with! He took all our notes on what we wanted the vibes of the dance floor to be and nailed it! We got so many compliments on the music and the dance floor...
was full the whole time! The lighting was perfect as well - classy during early evening then super fun and colorful for dancing!
Amazing DJ at the Branford House! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My wife and I are so happy we hired Mike for our wedding at the Branford House! He brought the perfect mix of professionalism and fun - an ...
absolute pleasure to work with across both wedding planning and the wedding day itself.
We spoke to other DJs early on while planning our wedding and found they tried often to sell us on their off-the-shelf services without really bothering to first understand who we were and what we wanted. Mike is just the opposite. He started by making a personal connection, and then helped us plan our wedding day from there.
From the ceremony to the speeches, dinner music to dance music, Mike ran everything flawlessly. As an emcee, he had just the right touch to give our guests direction and make things fun without being overbearing or corny (like some DJs we’ve seen at other weddings).
Mike listened to exactly what we wanted, making sure to hit all our "must-plays,” completely respecting our "do-not-play" list. On the day, he read the room perfectly. The audio cues, music, and even the lighting were perfect. He knew exactly how to keep the energy high once the reception started, responding to what people were dancing with, taking new requests, and mixing seamlessly from song to song like a true DJ. Our dance floor was absolutely packed all night long, and the lighting effects added that extra-oomph to make for party atmosphere that wowed our guests.
We also decided to book the additional uplighting and photo booth packages Mike offers, which we definitely would recommend if they fit your venue - for the Branford House, they were perfect to make the space even more special.
If you to work with a stress-free experience and an epic dance floor, definitely book Mike!
Mike was amazing to work with. He made our wedding day memorable. Mike had excellent recommendations. He made sure we were comfortable throughout the process. Mike was very approac...
hable and the utmost professional. He did an excellent job as the emcee. He came up with the great idea to call family members up for special dances while we were greeting tables. Mike made sure to give us options so we could make decisions throughout the process. Mike did an amazing job with the music; we were on the dance floor all night! The uplighting really added a special element to our reception at The Society Room of Hartford. The dance party lights were so much fun!
We cannot say enough amazing things about Mike and Audio Media Solutions! From our very first conversation, Mike was incredibly thoughtful, organized, and detail-oriented. He walke...
d us through every part of the experience, from ceremony music to reception flow to the lighting design, and made us feel completely confident every step of the way.
The light show was hands-down one of our favorite parts of the night and truly elevated the entire atmosphere. Mike kept the energy exactly where it needed to be all evening long, and everything flowed perfectly.
We also booked the photobooth through his company, which was run by his son, and it was a huge hit with our guests! Everyone loved being able to take home a fun keepsake, and we absolutely loved getting access to all of the photos afterward. It’s such a special memory to have. Truly a 10/10 experience, we would recommend Mike to anyone!
Mike was awesome! He was very easy to get in touch with, provided great guidance to help us understand what was needed to ensure a great time. The music was on point all evening, h...
e covered our ceremony and reception.
We had such a good time planning with him and his structure and organization helped us feel at ease with the fact that nothing would be able to get in the way of our big day.
Would definitely work with him again.
Mike did an awesome job on our wedding night at Wadsworth. He put on an amazing light show and kept the party going the whole night long! Thanks again so much, Mike! - Jon and M...
ichelle
Audio Media Solution completely transformed our wedding venue with their incredible lighting design! From the moment we began working with them, Mike was professional, responsive, ...
and genuinely invested in bringing our vision to life. The lighting set the perfect mood throughout the night—romantic and elegant during dinner, then vibrant and energetic once the dancing started.
They paid attention to every detail, making sure the colors, timing, and placement were just right. We received so many compliments from guests about how beautiful the space looked—it truly felt magical.
Our Logo on each wall was the best part! And the Fog!!!!!!
If you’re looking for a lighting company that goes above and beyond to make your wedding unforgettable, I highly recommend Audio Media Solution. Their creativity, expertise, and professionalism are unmatched!
DJ Melanie was great! The dance floor at our wedding was full all night. She did a great job incorporating our playlists and cutting our parent dances seamlessly.
Not only is Mike the BEST DJ EVER, he’s also the kindest, funniest most accommodating guy. Our lights were hung so beautifully and all of our guests loved the music. We love you Mi...
ke !!! Love your fellow red head, and James :)
Mike was fantastic! He kept the energy high all night, read the crowd perfectly, and made sure the dance floor stayed full. He was organized, easy to work with, and communicated cl...
early, helping to make smooth transitions between events throughout the evening.
Mike worked our wedding and we were super happy with how it went. He was the DJ, did the ceremony/reception music, did the lighting and provided a photo booth. He’s an experienced ...
professional, and I would recommend him to friends and family. He talked the perfect amount for what we wanted, controlling the crowd but not speaking too much. He helped steer our first time officiant through the process, and I loved how he gave a brief pep talk to the people giving speeches. The lighting looked amazing, and both him and his son (photobooth operator) were friendly professionals. No complaints, highly recommend.
The live light show was AMAZING and DJ Melanie was wonderful with feeling the room to adjust music to keep everyone dancing. She also took guest request. Would book with them again...
. Thank you.
Mike was amazing! Our priority for our wedding was the party, and Mike Delivered. He picked up on the music style we wanted on our first phone call. In the last few weeks we add a ...
few of changes to the reception and speeches (even one day of) and Mike was able to roll with it seamlessly.
We cannot recommend Mike enough!
Mike is an amazing vendor to work with—he is responsive, prompt, organized and calming. He made the planning process a breeze for my Bride and I, and the reception was seamless. On...
ce Mike fired up the music the dance floor was never empty again. His lighting at the Society Room is second to none, you cannot go wrong with Mike and AMS!
We met Mike at the Bridal Expo in Hartford, and let me tell you he was everything we were looking for in a DJ and then some. His prices are incredible for the service he provides. ...
You don’t just get a DJ with Mike, you also get a lighting and sound professional. Our venue was the Society Room, and it has some very tall ceilings which can make sound projection a little wonky for those DJ’s who just ‘play good music’, or aren’t used to the space. Let me tell you that my ENTIRE wedding was electric and dancing the entire night, and the light show he put on was insane. Even the people who don’t really dance were up and out of their seats the entire night- and you could not rip us from the dance floor. Purchasing the Gold Package was one of the best investments we made- do not skimp out on that lighting!
Mike is incredibly professional, and very responsive. If we set up a time for a call at 2:00, he called right on the minute. Not just that, but he initiated every contact to talk about the timeline, music, and lighting. He knows every aspect of the business and we felt like we were in good hands the entire process. There is zero chasing after your DJ with Mike. He completely adhered to the timeline he gave us, confirmed it with us days prior AND the day of to ensure he was aware of any changes.
Mike from AMS was our DJ and did our lighting. I have never had more fun dancing at a party EVER. Granted it was my own wedding, but Mike’s DJing was seamless and kept everyone on ...
the dance floor. He was easy to work with, and the lights looked insane in the photos. I’d recommend him to all of my friends.
Mike was absolutely AMAZING!! He set everything up beautifully and the ambiance was spectacular. His light show was perfect to get the energy up on the dance floor! I highly recomm...
end!! Thank you Mike!!
AMS was wonderful to work with! Mike went above and beyond to make sure our wedding was exactly what we envisioned! The lighting they provided for our wedding enchanted the whole s...
pace and made for such an amazing experience! I would definitely recommend working with them!
Audio Media Solutions / Mike was absolutely amazing to work with. We used him for the bistro lighting at our venue and it absolutely made our entire night. The lights were so magic...
al our guest could not stop raving about them. I truly cannot picture our wedding day without these lights and we weren’t even planning to do half of them. To all the Wadsworth Brides, it is NO question, get the lights inside AND outside - you won’t be disappointed. Between Mikes responsiveness, energy, care for his clients and professionalism, I cannot recommend them enough. Truly a MUST HAVE. Thank you for making our wedding the most beautiful night.
Mike was absolutely outstanding. He was so helpful and thorough. I had a vision of how I wanted to walk down the aisle. I wanted everyone to walk down to the same song and then at ...
the height of the song, that would be my grand entrance. I know this was a big request because is meant perfect timing for everyone, but Mike made it happen! The lighting and sound quality was also perfect and Mike made sure the dance floor was never empty!
If you’re looking for an all-in-one lights and DJ package for The Wadsworth mansion, Mike’s the guy you need. The Logia lighting and terrace lighting were the perfect complement fo...
r the place; it’s no wonder the mansion itself uses his design in most of their advertising. He was also incredibly understanding and flexible. We initially planned for a whole dance floor lights set-up, but during the in-depth planning phase a month prior to the wedding, we realized it didn’t suit most of the attendees who were in the “Oldie” crowd. He pivoted and suggested a terrace lights package, which worked out perfectly. No changes in fee, no surprise charges. We also got him as our DJ and impromptu host. My dad was super impressed by him, plus he kept the dance floor jamming all night. Wonderful stress-free experience.
My husband and I got married at Camp Laurelwood in the fall. Audio Media Solutions was a fabulous partner in ensuring our day was perfect from an audio & lighting perspective. Our ...
ceremony was in a field with no electricity and our DJ Jared was able to set up a great sound system using a battery powered operation - we had music for the processional & recessional and our JP was mic'ed up as well. You would've never guessed it was any but a typical set up.
The music for dinner & reception was excellent as well. Jared totally got our vibe and did a great job reading the room. With our permission he took requests from our guests, and followed our desires for "must-plays" and "please, avoid". Our dancefloor was packed all night.
Dinner & ceremony were in a barn-like building, so we brough in some uplighting - it was soft and bright enough for people to be able to move around, but dark enough that guests were comfortable on the dancefloor.
Mike was fabulous partner in nailing down the initial contract set up & payment process. I couldn't be happier that we used Audio Media Solutions for our event. I would absolutely recommend them and use them again given the opportunity!
Our 10/12/24 wedding at the Wadsworth Mansion was the wedding of our absolute dreams, and Mike played an instrumental role in making the day so special. We're still getting comment...
s from family and friends about how awesome our DJ's music was and how the lighting was just absolutely magical! Mike was incredibly easy to work with both leading up to our wedding and day of. He is incredibly responsive, provides great ideas/advice, and overall makes the day run incredibly smoothly. Not to mention that he knew our venue like the back of his hand! We could not speak more highly of Mike and his services, and we've already recommended him to our family and friends for their upcoming weddings.
If I could give Mike 10 stars I would. He was the most professional from start to finish and truly made my wedding magical. He did uplighting in my venue that transformed the entir...
e space. Music was on point from start to finish. He collaborated with us from wedding hits to edm and everything in between. Mike was truly one of the best vendors I worked with my entire time planning my wedding.
Mike and AMS Made Our Wedding Unforgettable!
Mike from AMS (Audio Media Solutions) was absolutely incredible and such a vital part of making our wedding day perfect. From start to...
finish, his professionalism, energy, and seamless execution stood out, and we’re so grateful we chose him to help bring our celebration to life.
Mike’s ability to read the room and keep the energy flowing was second to none. He created an atmosphere filled with joy, love, and so much fun, ensuring that our guests had an amazing time on the dance floor. Beyond the music, his attention to detail and willingness to stick it out with us through every moment made such a difference. He kept everything running smoothly and truly went above and beyond to make our day unforgettable.
If you’re looking for a DJ who is professional, talented, and dedicated to making your event everything you dream of and more, Mike and AMS are the perfect choice. We feel so lucky to have had him as part of our special day—thank you, Mike, for everything!
Mike did a great job as our Wedding DJ for both our Ceremony and Reception! He was very pleasant to work with and flexible. A very professional, focused DJ who isn't "over the top"...
and wants to ensure the music hits the spot. Multiple guests at our Wedding afterwards were commenting about how much fun they had dancing and how good the music was. He also offers some nice lighting options that added a little more pizzazz on our dance floor and in the reception area. Great job to Mike, would definitely recommend.
We had our wedding at the Society Room and Mike was great! His unmatched knowledge of the venue was helpful to know exactly what we needed to make our day special. The music was ve...
ry important to me and my fiance and he was able to cue the music exactly when I imagined it.
He was very easy to talk to and understood exactly what we were looking for.
AMS is the best!
DJ Mike came highly recommended and absolutely lived up to the hype.
Mike’s many years of experience was evident in every aspect of his coordination and executi...
on.
He consistently communicated with us throughout the planning process and showed up big time on the day of.
More than music; his presentation was on point and the lighting package is a must have.
He also connected with our photographer, videographer and the venue to ensure a seamless experience.
We did not have a wedding planner, so this was super helpful and much appreciated!
Thank you, DJ Mike!!!
AMS was outstanding! Mike was knowledgeable, flexible, and so incredibly easy to work with. The dance floor was packed all night! Mike worked soooooo well with the Society Room (ou...
r venue) and the up lighting he provided helped the room look amazing! Mike was organized and kept the flow of our events running smoothly all night! The Photo Booth was an additional fun feature that our guests loved so much!
I can’t recommend enough!
We hired Mike from Audio Media Solutions for our wedding to handle the photo booth and lighting at the mansion, and he exceeded all of our expectations! The photo booth was a huge ...
hit with our guests, who couldn’t stop raving about how much fun they had using it. The lighting he provided truly enhanced the elegance of the mansion and added a special touch to the entire evening.
Mike was incredibly easy to work with, always professional, and made sure everything ran smoothly. We can’t thank him enough for helping make our wedding day so memorable. If you’re looking for exceptional service and top-quality results, Mike is the one to go to!
Mike is the best! So easy to work with, incredibly flexible and seamless day of. Guests loved the music and lights. Can’t recommend enough!
We had the pleasure of working with Mike from Audio Media Solutions for our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Mike provided us with stunning room lighting, beau...
tiful bistro lighting for our outdoor area, and a top-notch photobooth.
The room lighting was nothing short of magical, creating an elegant ambiance that transitioned perfectly into a lively and energetic vibe as the night progressed. Mike worked seamlessly with our DJ to ensure the lighting complemented the music and enhanced the overall experience. The high-end equipment he used delivered an incredible show that impressed everyone.
The bistro lights added a touch of enchantment to our outdoor space, making it a charming backdrop for our guests. Additionally, Mike’s new photobooth was a hit! We received numerous compliments on the photo quality and the fun experience it provided.
Mike was a pleasure to work with—professional, easy-going, and an expert in his field. His execution was flawless, and he made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. We highly recommend Audio Media Solutions for anyone looking to elevate their event with exceptional lighting and photobooth services.
Mike helped our wedding day run smoothly despite day-of weather related changes to our plans. We felt confident that things would run smoothly with his help which allowed us to rel...
ax and enjoy the day that much more!
Mike was extremely communicative & was very kind throughout the process! I would say the light show is incredible, but I was a little heartbroken having my aisle song cut and then ...
not having our walk out song. I would’ve liked to have seen more from my playlist but overall my guests were happy & it was a fantastic night!
Mike was absolutely wonderful to work with! From the very first meeting through the week of the wedding Mike was very knowledgeable and understanding of what we were looking for a...
t our wedding. He did such a wonderful job from the setup for the ceremony and reception to the lighting inside and out, everything was flawless. Mike had everyone dancing all night and everyone had such a great time. Thank you Mike for a truly memorable experience!
Melanie DeJesus of AMS was absolutely fantastic! We had to delay everything at our beach front wedding about 30 mins because of a “microburst” of severe Thunder, lightning and rain...
but she made it work. Everything went smoothly and she was totally adapting to the slight changes we had to make and it was seamless. At the end of our ceremony, the rain stopped and a double rainbow appeared over the water and she immediately played “somewhere over the rainbow” (by Israel K.) and it totally set a happy mood going into the cocktail hour. She had us dancing all night long until the very end, and she read the room perfectly. Playing classics and some newer upbeat music she knew the crowd would go wild for. She interacted with the crowd in such a fun, energetic way. Old and young were dancing the night away. My feet still hurt!
Mike did a beautiful job with the lighting at our wedding this past June at Wadsworth Mansion. He did the lighting for the loggia room where we had our bridal party head table and ...
in the tent that we rented for the outdoor patio. The lighting gave our wedding that extra special, romantic touch. Mike was very professional to work with and very fair pricing. Highly recommend!
I got married over the weekend at The Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown. From the very beginning, Mike was excellent. He was easy to talk to and helped get us excited for the big day...
! During our two pre-wedding phone calls (one prior to booking and one the week before the wedding), he offered his guidance and professional opinions while still allowing us to create the day of our dreams. The lighting he offers at the Wadsworth is incredible (and if you are debating whether or not you want to get the loggia lighting as well- do it!) As our DJ, Mike helped create a seamless flow from ceremony to our last dance. The dance floor was crowded all night long! Thanks Mike!
Mike was fantastic, worked with us on all of the lighting, MCing and DJ work for our wedding.
Super easy to plan with and make sure all of our favorite songs and general vibe of ...
our wedding was played and met.
Had so many guests come up to us after saying how much fun they had and how great the music was. The lighting under our tent was a huge hit as well with the music and the lights matching. 10/5 stars if I could.
Mike was awesome to work with. He did our music, lights, and photobooth. We got compliments on everything! Mike communicated with us along the way and is an expert in his field. We...
will always remember how much fun it was to dance to his playlist, look back at hilarious photobooth pictures, and the lights that made our venue even more beautiful. You can’t go wrong choosing AMS!
Mike did an absolutely amazing job for our wedding! He had everyone up dancing and was able to create an amazing playlist that fit us and our families. Working with him leading up ...
to the wedding was super easy and an absolute pleasure. We also used his lighting and it was perfect! Would absolutely recommend Mike to anyone getting married.
best dj + lighting !!!!
Mike was amazing to work with! He is very knowledgeable about the industry. He guided us with music selection + timeline of events during our wedding. He c...
oordinated the entire set up of our ceremony music / mic set up for our officiant. He let us have complete control of the music and even let us send him a playlist we put together that he could refer to during the wedding + keep along the vibes of the night. He is a no fuss / no frills kind of guy which is hard to come by with dj’s! He did an amazing job- we were dancing all night long. His light set up was nothing short of perfection, I will cherish the pictures of us dancing under his beautiful light set up!!!!! Set the entire mood of our wedding, we couldn’t imagine it any other way. Well worth the price for the service you receive! Would recommend Mike + his services to anyone!
Extra!! Extra!! Read all about it!! MIKE SAVES THE DAY!!!
Mike did a fantastic job at our 4.20.2024 wedding reception!! When our original DJ was unable to fulfill the job, Mike s...
tepped in and killed it! Not only did he play all the music we requested to hear, he read the crowd beautifully. We recieved nothing but compliments on our music! Mike was in constant contact with the bride and/or the groom to ensure that we were happy and knew what was happening! Our lighthearted backyard reception was perfect with you there!
Thank you so much!!
-The Chagnon's
I recently had the pleasure of working with Mike at AMS for my wedding, and to say it was an incredible experience is an understatement. He is an outstanding DJ/MC. To be fair, I’v...
e been a fan of his work for a long time. I’ve witnessed his work for over a decade (I used to work weddings as well where he frequently was the DJ/MC - also showing his incredible lighting and Photo Booth services). So when it was time to plan my own wedding, he was the first and ONLY DJ/MC that I wanted for my wedding. He’s professional, and just an overall funny and nice guy. His responsiveness is top-notch, addressing all my questions with ease. Working with him was a delight, and his passion for his craft shone through every interaction. The music he curated was simply amazing, keeping everyone on their feet throughout the entire night. There was a last minute miscommunication on my part, so I needed him to provide the microphone and music for the ceremony - and he jumped and handled it with so much ease. I will forever be indebted to him. Additionally, the photo booth services he provided were added an extra layer of fun and excitement, capturing unforgettable moments that will be cherished forever. The guests were obsessed with it. I HIGHLY recommend AMS to anyone in search of a memorable and flawless event/wedding experience.
We worked with Audio Media Solutions and Jared for our wedding, and we cannot say enough good about AMS and Jared! AMS made planning our music selections easy – not too much drama,...
and detailed and specific. As for Jared - not only did he throw us an absolutely fantastic dance party (the dance floor never emptied even when we stepped away for photos and despite our introverted personalities), he created a beautiful ceremony with careful microphone planning, ran a smooth reception including multiple speeches with several people involved in each and multiple rooms, and set up some phenomenal lighting in the old, wood-paneled mansion we got married in. It was a magical touch to be sure. But – most amazing of all – Jared got a flat tire on the way to our wedding and he STILL made it in plenty of time. He was ready for the ceremony and reception without delay, and made sure to keep our wedding coordinator informed as he dealt with his car. Despite that, he arrived calm and cheerful and ready for the evening, and he set the tone for our night. We are so grateful to have worked with him and AMS, and would recommend them highly to anyone reading this!
We really enjoyed working with Mike for our wedding! He was professional throughout the wedding planning process and really listened to what we wanted to have played for music thro...
ughout our ceremony and reception. Thank you Mike!
I'm still trying to come up with the words to describe how wonderful it was to work with Mike at Audio Media Solutions. We used his service for lighting, production, and reception ...
music at the Wadsworth Mansion, and boy did he DELIVER!
From our initial outreach to the day of our wedding, Mike was not only extremely communicative and responsive, but also willing to offer suggestions, and ideas, and work with us to help our vision come to life. I had some fairly unique requests, such as incorporating a champagne acrobat into the event and a live saxophone player to accompany his DJ set, and Mike enthusiastically worked to ensure it all could flow seamlessly with our event. We weren't having a massive wedding, but with 105 people coming from 14 states and 4 countries, we wanted everyone to be WOWED, and Mike helped us do just that. His bistro lighting, uplighting, and dance floor lighting really elevated the experience, while setting the perfect ambiance at all the right moments. And with regards to his DJing, the dance floor was full the entire night! He really knew how to keep the party going, while feeling out what the crowd wanted to hear. The biggest thing I'd say though was his behind-the-scenes coordination. He worked hard to ensure everything was flowing from start to finish. Even little things, like moving the speakers from indoors to outdoors when he noticed our party congregating outside to the patio for dancing. We didn't have to ask, he just knew and for that, we are so grateful. Mike is a true professional and craftsman. I couldn't recommend him enough!
AMS was recommended to us by our venue and I am so glad they were free for our wedding date. Mike was very responsive from the first phone call and helped us arrange everything eas...
ily. Jared did a WONDERFUL job with the music and the lighting was perfection. I made a Spotify playlist for Jared to use as a reference and he really stuck to what I requested while adding in some stuff that still fit with the vibe. He was very easy to work with before the wedding and during the event itself he immediately responded to any of my requests (skipping a song if it wasn't working, making sure people were dancing, holding off on playing songs while my husband and I had to do other stuff outside). It is very obvious that the AMS team has a ton of experience with such events and we highly recommend them for your special day!
Mike went above and beyond for our wedding and that’s an understatement. On top of that, he’s a great guy, great communication, works with you on exactly what you want, and does fl...
awless work. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone
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87 Church Street, East Hartford, CT | From New York to Vermont
Audio Media Solutions