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Updated Mar 06, 202512 Albany Wedding DJs to Liven Up Your Reception
Bring the party vibes to your Upstate celebration.
Always wanted to have a wedding DJ at your nuptials to get your guests on the dance floor? If you're on the search for an Albany wedding DJ, you're in luck. There are tons of incredible DJs and entertainment companies in the region that can bring the right music and more to your celebration at a variety of price points. In addition to music, these experienced companies can provide ceremony sound, bilingual emcees, songs from your culture and even photo booths to enhance your celebration. In fact, many Albany wedding DJs in The Knot Vendor Marketplace have won our Best of Weddings awards.
Want to find the best wedding DJ for your Albany celebration? Read ahead to see some great choices that can jazz up your nuptials.
AllStar Weddings in Albany, New York
If you're on the lookout for experienced wedding DJs in Albany and the rest of Upstate, make sure to check out AllStar Weddings. A member of The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame, the company offers DJs, sound equipment, lighting and even photography and videography to couples in the region. From the ceremony to the after-party, AllStar Weddings can fulfill all your music needs.
- Pricing: Inquire for pricing
- Years of Experience: More than 40 years
- Music Genres: African, Arabic, bluegrass, Bollywood, Caribbean, Celtic, classical, country, dance, disco, EDM, flamenco, folk, hip-hop, Indian, jazz, klezmer, Latin, mariachi, Persian, polka, pop, R&B and rock
- What Couples Love: The DJs at AllStar Weddings go over every detail to make sure couples have the exact party they want. Couples say they have all the right music and know which songs are must-haves.
Music Man Entertainment in Albany, New York
Lead DJ Mike Garrasi of Music Man Entertainment has played at weddings for more than 5,000 happy couples. Along with his fellow disc jockeys, they offer up a state-of-the-art Bose L1 sound system, photo booths, lighting, decor rentals and more for your celebration. The company also has a one event per day policy which ensures your wedding day will get their full attention.
- Pricing: Inquire for pricing
- Years of Experience: More than 17 years
- Music Genres: Arabic, Bollywood, country, dance, disco, hip-hop, Indian, Latin, pop, R&B and rock
- What Couples Love: Couples love that the DJs at Music Man Entertainment know how to drive the energy of a room seamlessly between events. The team has great positive energy from the planning process through the party.
Empire State Events by DJ Romantics in Latham, New York
Empire State Events by DJ Romantics serves all of Upstate and Albany as an experienced team of professional DJs and event producers. The company offers enhancements to your packages like ceremony audio, cold sparklers, uplighting, live musicians and after-party music. The group even ensures that along with your two-DJ team, you'll have an emergency backup in case one DJ is sick.
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- Pricing: $2,450-$4,450
- Music Genres: Bollywood, country, dance, EDM, hip-hop, Latin, pop, R&B and rock
- What Couples Love: One reviewer said working with Kyle and the DJ Romantics was the best decision they made. The team's support and follow-ups are helpful, and their simple and easy website is great for creating a wedding day layout.
Piano Man's DJ Productions / Conway Entertainment in Albany, New York
Conway Entertainment brings experience to the table with multiple headline DJs with decades of experience entertaining wedding guests around Upstate New York. The company provides music services for all parts of a wedding weekend from the rehearsal dinner to the after-party. You also can add to the experience with video screens, lighting and party favors. Plus, if you're looking for a karaoke DJ in Albany, NY, the company can provide an entire setup for your party.
- Pricing: Inquire for pricing
- Years of Experience: 30 years
- Music Genres: African, Arabic, bluegrass, Bollywood, Caribbean, Celtic, classical, country, dance, disco, EDM, folk, hip-hop, Indian, jazz, klezmer, Latin, polka, pop, R&B and rock
- What Couples Love: Conway Entertainment keeps the dance floor full all night. Couples say the team is extremely approachable, understanding and accommodating.
Love of Music in Albany, New York
Love of Music is a wedding DJ in Albany, NY that wants to "shatter the standard mold of what couples have come to expect from the stereotypical wedding DJ." Reviewers rave about the experiences they have with the team, who manage to keep guests on the floor all night long. The group offers services like ceremony audio, digital photo booths, lighting and even fake snow to come down during your first dance.
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- Pricing: $2,500-$6,000
- Music Genres: Country, dance, disco, EDM, hip-hop, jazz, Latin, pop, R&B and rock
- What Couples Love: The DJs at Love of Music are known for getting the party started and keeping it going. They are also extremely professional, caring and accommodating.
DJ Mav Entertainment in Gardiner, New York
A member of The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame, DJ Mav Entertainment is an acclaimed wedding DJ in Albany and the Tri-State Area. Every DJ on staff has more than 10 years of wedding DJ experience to ensure you have the best music from your ceremony to the after-party. Packages include enhancements like photo booths, cocktail hour music, premium speakers and lighting.
- Pricing: $1,895-$3,095
- Years of Experience: 25 years
- Music Genres: Country, dance, disco, hip-hop, jazz, pop, R&B and rock
- What Couples Love: One reviewer said DJ Mav was recommended by their wedding venue and they quickly understood why. The DJ is highly organized and uses digital planning tools to keep everything seamless.
Complete Weddings + Events in Albany, New York
If you want an Albany wedding DJ and then some, consider booking with Complete Weddings + Events. From DJs to photographers to day-of coordinators, the company has staff to fulfill plenty of your wedding vendor needs. Want to know if your wedding is also giving back? Complete Weddings + Events donates a portion of sales to its Do Good Together initiative, which provides basic needs in a developing country.
- Pricing: Inquire for pricing
- Years of Experience: Over 20 years
- Music Genres: Country, dance, disco, hip-hop, pop, R&B and rock
- What Couples Love: Complete Weddings + Events exceeds couples' expectations. Couples appreciate that the team is consistent with communication and is reassuring and supportive.
Shawn Gillie Entertainment in Troy, New York
Shawn Gillie Entertainment is an LGBTQ+-owned business in Upstate New York providing DJ services and more to weddings in the region. The company provides music to all parts of your wedding experience and can enhance the vibe with add-ons like lighting, audio guest books and custom packages. If you're looking for an Indian DJ in Albany, NY, the group is experienced in filling a reception with Bollywood music.
- Pricing: $1500-$3295
- Years of Experience: 25 years
- Music Genres: African, Arabic, bluegrass, Bollywood, Caribbean, Celtic, classical, country, dance, disco, EDM, flamenco, folk, hip-hop, Indian, jazz, klezmer, Latin, mariachi, Persian, polka, pop, R&B and rock
- What Couples Love: Couples appreciate the DJ's questionnaire, which provides the opportunity to list everything they want for their wedding. DJ Shawn knows how to keep the energy high throughout the night.
Say i Tru in Troy, New York
DJ Trumastr of Say i Tru in Upstate New York is a crowd favorite to curate the perfect sound for your celebration. The Best of Weddings Hall of Fame-winning, black-owned business puts an emphasis on playing music for your entire celebration that you and your guests will love. Packages can also include lighting, consultations and set-up in multiple locations.
- Pricing: Inquire for pricing
- Music Genres: African, Arabic, Bollywood, Caribbean, classical, country, dance, disco, hip-hop, Indian, jazz, Latin, pop, R&B and rock
- What Couples Love: DJ Trumastr is known for being a true professional who is thorough in finding out what each couple needs to set the tone for their wedding.
Music Speaks Volumes in Wappinger Falls, New York
Music Speaks Volumes is an award-winning DJ and entertainment group based in the Hudson Valley and servicing the Upstate region. Packages cover four hours of reception fun, cocktail hour and additions like lighting, flat-screen TVs for slideshows and enhancements like ceremony music and sparklers. In addition to music, MSV offers photo booth and cinematography services to their wedding clients.
- Pricing: $2,099-$3,199
- Years of Experience: More than 15 years
- Music Genres: Classical, country, disco, hip-hop, Indian, jazz, Latin, pop, R&B and rock
- What Couples Love: One couple said Chris and Bill both took time to meet over the phone on multiple occasions to go over the event order and music details. They got the playlist just right and used a combination of songs that were important to the couple.
Upbeat Occasions in Schenectady, New York
If you're looking for diverse Albany wedding DJs, consider hiring Upbeat Occasions. The woman-owned business has a number of DJs of different genders to tailor your wedding's music to get the party going. The company offers lighting, microphones, cocktail hour and ceremony music, photo booths and more.
- Pricing: From $2,200
- Years of Experience: 8 years
- Music Genres: African, Arabic, bluegrass, Bollywood, Caribbean, Celtic, classical, country, dance, disco, EDM, flamenco, folk, hip-hop, Indian, jazz, klezmer, Latin, mariachi, Persian, polka, pop, R&B and rock
- What Couples Love: One reviewer said from the moment they met their DJ they knew she would be a perfect fit. They felt confident knowing they were in great hands and had all their questions answered quickly.
DJ Mike Melice in Ithaca, New York
DJ Mike Melice is a Best of Wedding Hall of Fame winner in the Upstate area. With a focus on luxury weddings and upscale events, DJ Mike Melice brings a wealth of experience to wedding celebrations. He even has been an opening DJ for artists like Ludacris T. Pain and The Wu-Tang Clan. In addition to providing music for wedding days, his team also offers lighting, projection monograms, social photo booths, confetti cannons and cold sparklers.
- Pricing: Inquire for pricing
- Years of Experience: 20 years
- Music Genres: Bollywood, Caribbean, classical, country, dance, disco, EDM, folk, hip-hop, Indian, jazz, Latin, polka, pop, R&B and rock
- What Couples Love: Couples rave that Mike was the best DJ they have ever seen at a wedding. Guests loved him and the couple was constantly complimented on how good he was.
