About this vendor
A Personable Team of Skilled Mixologists
Active Entertainment is a wedding DJ service based in Wilmington, NC. Founded in 2000, this team brings perfectly-blended beats to parties of all styles throughout the Cape Fear Coast. Whether you’re looking for an MC to get your guests dancing or elegant music to blend into the background, this company has you covered.
Owner Martin began spinning records while still in college, where he booked his first gigs at fraternities and sororities. Now the owner of Active Entertainment, he puts together a team of experienced mixologists who have worked in nightclubs throughout the United States. This friendly, professional, and approachable team now performs at over 300 celebrations of love a year. They are adept at reading crowds and will make sure their music matches the mood of each phase of your event.
Active DJ Entertainment has invested in state-of-the-art equipment including Pioneer players, Rane mixers, Technics turntables, and JBL self-powered speakers. They can also provide custom uplighting, monogram lighting, and video projectors with screens upon request. These DJs offer consultations during which they want to hear what music you’d like played at your wedding. From there, they will create a playlist that complements your style and will take requests throughout the night from your guests.
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- Audio/Visual Equipment
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Music Genres
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
- EDM
- Hip-Hop
- Jazz
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- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Planning
- Se Habla Español
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
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Multiple reviewers highly praised Active DJ Entertainment for their exceptional services, particularly highlighting DJs such as Mike and Martin. The DJs were commended for their ability to keep guests of all ages dancing throughout the night, their professionalism, and their personalized approach to creating the perfect atmosphere for each wedding. Guests raved about the seamless transitions between songs, the great music selections, and the interactive features provided by the DJs, ultimately making the wedding receptions memorable and fun-filled experiences. Highly recommended for couples looking for a fantastic DJ experience at their weddings.Review photos
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Mike with active dj was the dj for our wedding 10.24.2024 and he was incredible. He knew where to cut songs short, what to play next and was great at mixing new with old to keep all generations dancing. Extremely happy with our decision to hire this company and Mike!
Response from the Vendor on 10/28/2024
Thank you so much for the amazing feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Mike made your wedding day unforgettable with the perfect mix of old and new tunes to keep all generations on the dance floor. Knowing just where to cut and what to play ne...
xt is his specialty, and we’re so glad he hit the mark! Thanks again for choosing Active Entertainment– we loved being a part of your celebration! 🎉🎶
I literally can't put into words how amazing martin was for our wedding!!! To start off to show how much he cares, our colors were rust/champagne and he came in a rust suit that was absolutely stunning!! From the moment we booked to the night-of, everything was so incredibly smooth and to top it off perfect. He really knows how to throw a party, my husband and I didn't stop dancing once!! If you want a club feel/just an overall good time on the dance floor, you HAVE to book with active DJ specifically Martin!!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2024
Thank you so much for the incredible review! We’re so happy to hear that Martin made your wedding day unforgettable, from matching your colors with that stunning rust suit to keeping the party going all night long! It’s awesome that everything ...
went smoothly and you and your husband danced the night away—that’s exactly the vibe we aim for! If you’re looking for a club-like experience and a great time on the dance floor, we couldn’t agree more: Martin’s your guy! Thanks again for letting us be part of your special day! 🎉🕺💃
Martin with Active DJ is who provided music for our wedding. He was absolutely awesome! I enjoyed every conversation from our initial consultation to our final conversation at the end of the wedding night.
I was really impressed with the specific preparation questions he asked about the wedding music including our preferences for language, the range of ages of our guests and how much we cared about slow dances. We felt fully supported and could completely relax with our confidence in him. I definitely recommend using his services. I also really appreciated his "old school microphone" and his suit. Great touches!
Response from the Vendor on 08/27/2024
Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear that Martin’s attention to detail and preparation made you feel fully supported and relaxed throughout your big day. He’s all about making sure every detail is spot on, and we...
’re glad those special touches like his “old school microphone” and his suit stood out for you! It was a pleasure to be part of your celebration, and we really appreciate the recommendation. Wishing you all the best! 🎶
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Active DJ is the BEST! Martin was so easy to work with when we were booking their services and Mike (our DJ) was AMAZING! He kept everyone on the dance floor all night and he completely understood the vibe. 2 months later and people are still talking about how great he was!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/27/2024
Thank you so much for the awesome review! We’re thrilled that booking with Martin was a breeze and that Mike absolutely nailed the vibe on your big day. It’s great to hear that your guests are still raving about the music even two months later ...
– that’s what we aim for! Keeping the dance floor packed and everyone having a blast is exactly what we love to do. Thanks again for letting us be a part of your celebration! 🎉🎧
Mike, our DJ was amazing! He made our reception everything we wanted it to be. We were extremely happy with the services!
Response from the Vendor on 06/25/2024
Thanks so much for there review, Emily! And thanks for trusting us with your wedding day! Wishing you guys all the best.
10/10 Do yourself a favor and choose Martin with Active DJ! He knows how to get the party started and keep the party going all night long. He was so helpful throughout the planning process and gave great song options. If you're able, I highly recommend adding the Jukebox and Upgraded DJ Booth. The Jukebox was a hit with our guests during cocktail hour as anyone is able to choose any song they want to play. The Upgraded DJ Booth really elevated the look of our reception space. Everyone had such a fun time dancing the night away. I can't recommend Martin enough!
Response from the Vendor on 06/18/2024
Hi Kayla! Hey there! Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're delighted to hear that Martin from Active DJ made your wedding unforgettable and kept the party going all night. It's great to know that the Jukebox and Upgraded DJ Booth we...
re a hit. We're thrilled that everyone had such a fun time. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness! 🎉
We are so happy we booked Active Entertainment!! Martin was amazing! He really guided me through options and gave good suggestions for day of items. Truly a professional and knew how to keep the dance going from start to finish. Our guests on the dance floor were saying how it was nonstop good songs. We had him at our Wrightsville Manor wedding and the way he lit up the place with lights was so cool and set a new vibe during the dancing! Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 06/02/2024
It was truly a pleasure to be a part of your wedding, Sarah! Hope to be there for the 10 year anniversary party! Wishing you guys ALL the best!
Absolutely amazing!
Response from the Vendor on 07/11/2024
Thanks so much for your review, Sarah! It was a pleasure being a part of your big day. Wishing you guys all the best!
DJ Martin from Active Entertainment truly exceeded our expectations at our wedding reception. His ability to pick and transition music seamlessly kept the energy high and the dance floor packed all night long. Martin expertly filtered song requests from guests, ensuring that our tastes were selected while maintaining the flow of the party.
Not only was Martin's music selection spot-on, but the setup he provided was also absolutely stunning. Guests are still talking about how fantastic the music was. Martin played a significant role in making our wedding day unforgettable, and we couldn't recommend him enough. If you want a DJ who will keep the party going and leave a lasting impression on your guests, look no further than DJ Martin from Active Entertainment.
Response from the Vendor on 04/27/2024
Thanks a million for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear Martin helped make your wedding day unforgettable with his music and setup. Wishing you both endless happiness together!
Shawn was amazing. Everyone kept coming up to us after to tell us how great the music and the DJ was. He read the room like a pro and kept us dancing all evening. Absolutely made our wedding reception!
Response from the Vendor on 03/26/2024
Thanks so much for your review! We appreciate you trusting you with your wedding, and are so happy to hear about your experience with Shawn.
Wishing you guys ALL the best!!
We hired Martin as the DJ for our wedding and were extremely happy with how everything went! He went above and beyond to accommodate the more complicated aspects of our wedding day and made sure everything ran smoothly and we had nothing to worry about. His song selections during the reception were on point and despite a good number of our older guests leaving early, he was able to keep the small remaining group of us on the dance floor until the very end and it was a blast. He is super professional, punctual, communicative, helpful, and an all-around awesome guy! 10/10 recommend Martin or any of the other guys at Active for your wedding, you will not regret it!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/07/2024
Thanks so much for the review, Abbey! It was an absolute pleasure being able to be a part of you and Tucker's wedding. Wishing you guys all the best!
Our wedding was 10/28 and we had Mike as our DJ. Active Entertainment is an exceptional vendor to choose and Mike was the best DJ we could ask for. He was able to play the exact style of music we were looking for (Top 40, EDM, Hip-Hop, etc.) and he was super easy to work with. All of our guests still mention the music played one of the best parts of the entire wedding/reception. Very enjoyable person to meet as well.
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2023
Thanks so much for your review, Ryan! Being a part of your wedding was our pleasure. We're wishing you guys ALL the best!
Amazing! The dance floor was packed with all ages from 7:30-10:30; nonstop tunes, lights and entertainment. Martin was the best!! 10/14/23 Brooklyn Arts Center wedding, Wilmington, NC
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2023
Thanks so much for the review, Maggie! It was definitely our pleasure to be a part of your wedding!!
We danced all night. DJ Craig Mann kept our people MOVING. He matched their energy all night long, snuck in a slow dance, then brought us to the ceiling. When we started planning our wedding, we knew we wanted it to wrap up with a floor shaking pop-punk-emo dance party. Craig delivered that and more. At the end of the night, we were thrilled and exhausted and all of our guest’s feet were sore from dancing with strangers. Smooth transitions, solid party-management, and a genial attitude.
For the ceremony, Bob Mackenzie handled the PA flawlessly. He set-up early, worked well with our videographer, and hit every cue perfectly. He’s a consummate professional and a friendly fella.
As a very important sidenote: DJ Craig had several calls with us before the wedding and did a formal write up with notes on our music selections. We had fun talking through it all with him and a lot of confidence in his abilities before we even hit the dance floor.
Response from the Vendor on 10/22/2023
Thanks so much for your review, Andrea! We're so happy to hear about your experience. It was such a pleasure to be a part of your big day, and we're wishing you ALL THE BEST!
As soon as we booked the Wrightsville Manor my first vendor next was DJ Entertainment. From our initial call with Martin we knew we were in good hands. Our vision of our wedding was for it to be the ultimate dance party and it sure was!
From the moment we came into the reception to the final song it was hard to find a spot on the dance floor - even our grandparents had a hard time sitting! He even found our favorite remix to close out the night that we had spent hours looking for and could not. If you are looking for a DJ who will make it a night to remember and talked about for years to come he is your guy!
Thank you Martin for making our wedding the dance party of our dreams!
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2023
Thanks so much for your review, Jessica! It was such a pleasure to DJ your wedding. Wishing you guys ALL the best!
Martín was absolutely amazing. He was easy to work with and you could tell he knew what he was doing. He kept the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing flowing seamlessly. I gave him little direction for the dancing hours - just said to keep people on the dance floor. He did not disappoint! Everyone who came said what a great DJ we had. Super grateful for him making our wedding perfect.
SHAWN 👏 The decision to hire Active DJ after speaking with Martin was so easy and absolutely the best one we could’ve made! Martin, after hearing about what we had in mind, recommended Shawn for our wedding (6.15.23). Shawn went above and beyond to give us the most amazing day. He dedicated time to go over our wants, our concerns, and so many questions. He was patient, kind, knowledgeable and just made the whole process a fun one. He worked with not only us, but also our family for a surprise performance that made our reception fantastic!! Shawn did it all with ease and we couldn’t have loved him more. That includes our guests who couldn’t stop raving about him as well! No question - Active DJ Entertainment is the choice and Shawn is your DJ!
Response from the Vendor on 06/30/2023
Thanks so much for the kind words, Chelsey! It was truly a pleasure being a part of your wedding! Hope we get to be there for some anniversary parties in the future!
Wishing you both all the best!
Shawn Booth was our DJ for our wedding in May. He was FANTASTIC! We met with him prior to the event to discuss our playlist/genre choices. We worked with us to provide the best selections for our ceremony, cocktail hour, first dances, and reception. Not only was the music amazing and all of our guests were on the dance floor but the DJ booth set up was beautiful and coordinated with our event. There were also lighting that give an incredible ambiance to the dance floor and event. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Shawn Booth from Active Entertainment!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/16/2023
Thanks so much for your review, Kristen! It was a pleasure being a part of your wedding, and we're thrilled to hear that you and your guests had an amazing time! Wishing you guys ALL the best!
DJ Shawn Booth did an awesome job for our wedding! The dance floor stayed packed! Shawn was able to sprinkle in some old hits to keep the older crowd interested and kept the dance tunes coming for the rest of us. We had an absolute blast! Active DJ entertainment also provided lights for during the reception and it was the perfect touch to the dance floor!
Shawn also set up sound for the ceremony and cocktail hour. The ceremony was at the perfect volume and Shawn did great with our song selection!
Active DJ entertainment does a great job of keeping your song choices organized and makes it easy to make a must play list. I would definitely recommend to anyone needing a DJ! They have some awesome packages and make it very customizable.
Response from the Vendor on 05/16/2023
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review, Stefanie! We're so happy to hear you had an awesome time! Wishing you guys a long, happy life together!
Jesse from Active entertainment was absolutely phenomenal. Throughout the evening (and after), we had numerous guest speak about Jesse’s ability to keep the guest dancing and the party alive. Leading up to the event, Jesse was accessible, helpful, and outstanding to work with. He truly was one of the highlights of the wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 03/06/2023
Thanks so much for taking the time to write us a review. It's a pleasure to be able to provide top-tier DJs like Jesse. We're not surprised that you loved him, but are always happy to get feedback! Wishing you guys all the best!
Martin was absolutely amazing. All of our guests had such a great time and kept talking about how great the DJ was. We had a mix of old and young guest and people from different cities and everyone was on the dance floor. My niece now wants him for her sweet 16. I couldn’t have imagined having another DJ. With just a few playlist he fully picked up on my vibe and had the best music choices. We are incredibly thankful.
Response from the Vendor on 03/03/2023
MRS YAZICI!!
Thanks so much for allowing us to be a part of your wedding, and for taking the time to write a review. You just let me know the time and location, and let your niece know I'll be there!
Wishing you guys all the best!
Martin with Active DJ Entertainment is HANDS DOWN the best DJ! Our wedding dance floor was packed the entire night and I am still receiving messages raving about Martin and how much fun our guests had. Martin did a great job finding our "vibe" and reading the dance floor. He truly made our wedding a night we will never forget and kept the party going all night long. Highly Highly recommend!!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/16/2023
It was truly a pleasure being a part of you and Andrew's wedding. Let me know when we're having an anniversary party!
AMAZING!! My husband and I had two vendors we cared most about, and our Dj was on of them. We both love to dance & had high expectations for our DJ & he went above & beyond!! Absolutely incredible! Our dance floor was packed all night long and we had a blast! Kaleb was so great at feeling out the vibe and kept the party going all night! Highly recommend him if you have a fun crowd that likes to be out on the dance floor!
Response from the Vendor on 11/30/2022
Thanks so much for taking the time to write us a review! So happy to hear you guys enjoyed your experience with us! Wishing you guys all the best!!
Working with Active DJ Entertainment for our wedding was amazing - from start to finish!! We had an initial call with the owner, Martin, and we knew immediately that we wanted to use their DJ services for our big day. Their experience, professionalism, established processes, and good vibes sold us. About 3 weeks before wedding day we met virtually with our assigned DJ, Bobby Stevenson. We appreciate that he took the time to get to know us better, allowing him to curate the best playlists for the cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing! His flow was incredible and everyone was tearing up the dance floor the entire night. His team member, Cammi, was also a huge help! The Active DJ team provided microphones and sound system for our ceremony, too. Look no further and book your next event with Active DJ Entertainment! 11/10 recommend.
Response from the Vendor on 11/29/2022
Thanks so much for the kind words, Madison! It was a pleasure serving you and we're wishing you guys ALL the best!!
If you want the perfect Dj hire Martin at DJ active entertainment! He did and amazing job. We got married on 10.22.22 and we could not have asked for a better DJ. He makes the process so easy with his tools and also will do a final consult with you so that you can go through timeline and any details that need to be addressed. We really couldn’t have asked for a better day and Martin made sure it was perfect in a very professional way!
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2022
Mrs Papoi! It was truly our pleasure! Thanks for taking the time to write a review. Wishing you and your family all the best!
Shawn and his partner killed it at our reception and ceremony! I was nervous about using recorded music at the cermony, but it went so smoothly. Shawn made the reception into a true party - and even the caterer said she had never seen so many people on the dance floor!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/12/2022
Thanks so much for your review, Alexandra! It was totally our pleasure to provide the entertainment on your wedding day. Wishing you guys all the bes
We had the best experience working with Martin for our wedding! He came highly recommended and killed it on the day of! He was super helpful during the planning process too. He even helped us with song requests that we had our guests submit with their RSVP. We can’t recommend him enough!
Response from the Vendor on 09/06/2022
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review! It really means a lot to us! It was a pleasure being a part of your wedding. Wishing you guys all the best!!
Martin at Active DJ Entertainment was amazing! He was professional and friendly throughout the entire process. We were involved in the style of music but gave him the freedom to read the room and do what he does best. He guided us through the process and collaborated with us, he was truly a pleasure to work with!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/01/2022
Thanks so much, Hailey!! It was truly a pleasure. Wishing you guys a lifetime of happiness and hoping to be there for some awesome anniversary parties!
Mike at active DJ Entertainment was awesome!!! He got the crowd moving and grooving and played every song we wanted including songs that we just talked about with him but wasn’t on our list which we loved. He knew how to read the crowd and the vibe was perfect!!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/27/2022
Thanks for taking the time to write this! Wishing you guys ALL the best!!
Martin was our DJ and he was awesome. He answered all my questions and would respond right away. We received compliments from guests and our photographer about how well he did. Would highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 05/26/2022
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review! It was a real pleasure being there for your big day! Wishing you guys a lifetime of happiness!
I wished our DJ had spent more time making sure his ceremony list was correct, when I was standing outside waiting to walk down the aisle with my dad, I could hear the wrong song playing inside. You can imagine how nervous and worried that made me! Then I ne of the ceremony songs was completely cut out and it was one we were really looking forward to, I was heartbroken! It cut our ceremony short. Then our reception entrance song was not right either, but that was not as important but still! Then the one slow song we had requested was not played till the very end so it made for a weird end? I’m not one to complain but I hope that doesn’t happen to anyone else in the future and that they would be more careful! I get that mic’s don’t work from time to time but ceremony music is what you pay for!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/24/2022
Hi Michela,
I’m truly sad to read about your experience with one of our DJs. We strive to offer the best service possible, and there is just no excuse for your experience. I know this can’t be fixed, but please call me if there’s anything I ca...
n do to help make this right.
Martin - 910-233-8158
Jesse was absolutely amazing! I was super worried about the overall "flow" of our wedding day since we did not have a wedding planner or day-of coordinator. Jesse eased all of my worries and took the time to meet with me to create a schedule. Jesse made sure that all of our "top music" was played throughout the night and did an amazing job with making important announcements to ensure the flow of our wedding day was perfect!
Response from the Vendor on 05/24/2022
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review! We're wishing you guys a lifetime of happiness together!
Best,
Martin
Martin came highly recommended from our wedding planner and he did not disappoint. Throughout the whole process he was great - he helped us think through the best song selections for ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. We had several custom requests for songs and Martin accommodated each of our requests with the highest level of professionalism and execution. Our dancefloor was full the entire night. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.
Response from the Vendor on 05/09/2022
Thanks so much for taking the time to write us a review. We're thrilled to hear about your experience. It was a pleasure working for you and we hope to be there for the 10 year anniversary party! Wishing you guys ALL the best!
From the start, our experience with Jesse and Active DJ entertainment was amazing. They guided us through all the questions and ceremony/reception needs making us feel so special and important. Jesse really worked to customize our experience to exactly what we wanted. Extremely professional and pleasant.
Response from the Vendor on 04/19/2022
Thanks so much for the review, Ashley! Wishing you guys ALL the best!!
Martin DJed our March 25th wedding, and we can't say enough great things about him. He was professional, friendly, and most importantly - a fantastic DJ. He was responsive to emails, had no trouble fulfilling special requests, and did a great job running all of our audio on wedding day and then keeping the dance floor moving. Can't recommend enough!
Response from the Vendor on 04/08/2022
Thanks so much for taking the time to write this review! Had a fantastic time playing for you guys and am wishing you guys a lifetime of happiness together!
Craig did a great job and everyone loved him. He kept the dance party going all night and even played along with our surprises. He also did a great job organizing our music for the ceremony and reception. Thanks Craig!!
Active DJ is the way to go! Jay did an incredible job DJing our wedding reception and we are so happy we went with them - the best in the business! The dance floor was full literally all night long and he left us and our guests raving about how awesome the music and dancing was. We truly didn’t want the night to end! Not only did Active Entertainment provide us with a super fun wedding reception, they were great to work with through the whole planning process. They were responsive, friendly, and professional and ensured that we got exactly what we wanted for our reception and our guests. Active DJ Entertainment is a MUST if you are having an event that you want people to enjoy - so much fun! They will not disappoint!
Craig Mann was AMAZING! He had everyone on the dance floor the entire night! Highly recommend.
Response from the Vendor on 07/08/2021
Thanks for the kind words! Best wishes to you two!
We absolutely loved working with Jay from Active DJ! He was so down to earth and always available for questions leading up to our wedding. Our wedding guests absolutely loved him and his music selection! We had many compliments on Jay and how well he was able to read the crowd. The dance floor was definitely crowded the entire night which was very important for us! We couldn't thank Jay enough for helping to make our wedding so fun! We plan to keep in touch with him when we visit downtown Wilmington :) Don't hesistate to book Active DJ!
Martin was great. We made changes on the spot to wedding reception and he flowed with us. When it was time to dance our family never left the dance floor. Our DJ made sure to play the songs we shared were important to our family. We truly are looking for another reason to work with Active Entertainment ( Martin) again.
Response from the Vendor on 04/08/2022
Thanks so much for the kind words. Wishing you guys all the best!
We had to change our date and venue due to COVID and Jay was nothing but flexible and professional. We weren't sure what the dance crowd would be like, but those that wanted to dance definitely had a great playlist to do it to! Jay read the crowd so well. He was incredible! He also did our ceremony music and that went off without a hitch. My husband used to announce hockey games and wanted to do introductions and Jay was so helpful in making that happen. We ended our night with a last dance just us and Jay set it up perfectly. He was the absolute best! We could not thank him enough for helping to make our night so fun and memorable.
We had Jay Tatum as our DJ for a wedding during Covid-19 (which we were pretty nervous how dancing would be) and he was INCREDIBLE. Literally kept every single guest on the dance floor the entire night! Really knew how to read the crowd and played all types of music to keep everyone dancing and having a blast! He was so easy to work with, would DEFINITELY recommend!!!
Active DJ was professional and extremely FUN! The team made sure to really understand what music we enjoyed and they did a great job of making sure that our guests stayed on the dance floor all night!
Due to a seasonal hurricane we had to postpone our wedding. Active DJ was easy to reschedule with and quick to respond. I can't thank them enough for their support in that stressful time.
Wonderful team! Played amazing music from our ceremony outdoors to our reception in a barn! Amazing quality work!
We had Jason as our DJ and he did such a great job! I was completely lost on music choices, but he called me a week or so before the wedding and helped me make final decisions. He was able to get all the music we wanted for special dances, entrances, cake cutting, etc. We got a lot of compliments on the music at our wedding!
Craig Mann was our DJ for our wedding and he did an amazing job!! He had all 200 people dancing and I had so many compliments about how good the music was! He was so easy to work with and answered all of my questions and gave awesome suggestions. I would highly recommend him if you are in need of a DJ for your wedding!
Jay was an absolutely amazing DJ. When he first met with me I explained my vision to him and he walked me through the logistics of everything. He was so relaxed about everything and when I told him I was concerned that the music might be a little tricky to walk down the aisle to. He reassured me and was willing to do whatever it took to make sure the music was just the way I imagined it would be. Well. He executed all the ceremony music to perfection and the reception was no different. We played some games and had some special dances during the ceremony and everything flowed so smoothly. He was a great MC and there wasn't a single sound or lighting glitch during the whole afternoon/evening. He played to the crowd perfectly and everyone was up dancing the whole night which is what I had hoped for. Afterwards Jay came up to me and made sure that I had liked everything and of course I had. Thank you Jay for making our wedding day so full of fun, laughter, and dancing. It was amazing!
Jason Tatum was the DJ for my wedding and he was fantastic!! They are super easy to book, and they include an online wedding planner for your music which I really loved. It reminded me of things I hadn’t even thought about when planning the day. Jason was there for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and through the reception. He MC’d the event perfectly the wedding was SO FUN. Everyone was dancing the entire night. He brings lights for the dance floor that were great. At a few points in the night he had to deal with some of my demanding guests and he handled that very well!! Highly recommend. Would 100% use him again.
Kept the party very upbeat and played everything we asked them to include. No technical difficulties and the MC was very professional.
Active DJ is the best!! Jay was the DJ at our wedding, and did an amazing job! We had a great dance party and he kept the energy of the whole party going all night. Look no further for a dj for your wedding!
This company comes well recommended so I'm sure my experience was just a fluke, however my DJ was the only flaw on my wedding day. We met the DJ before hand to go over all the details and created a song list and the meeting went really well. However the day of the wedding the DJ forgot his notes. He pronounced our last name incorrectly, didn't play the right entrance song for the bridal party, did not announce the cake cutting or play the song for that, only played one song from our song list, and completely forgot the garter and bouquet toss. I really wish we didn't miss out on such a big part of the reception (bouquet toss) and am disappointed in my DJ experience.
Choose Shawn Booth !!!! We cannot thank Shawn and Active Entertainment enough for throwing the best ceremony and reception we could ask for. Shawn met up with us whenever we asked to talk about details. He executed every single detail we mentioned, literally played a list of songs that we wanted. Shawn is amazing both professionally and personally. So outgoing, fun and detail oriented. If you want a party at your reception and want your friends to rave about it, pick Shawn!!
Where to begin?! Charles was an outstanding DJ: his vast knowledge on music and feel for crowds are just amazing! He kept the party going and the dance floor full at our reasonably-sized wedding and all of our guests loved Charles. He is timely, professional, AWESOME, talented (etc., etc.!)... Charles, thank you from the very bottom of our hearts for making our wedding a fun and vibrant one! You are outstanding!
We highly recommend Charles! His reputation is impecable and unbeatable!
We met and learned about Active DJ at the Courtyards and Cobblestone wedding event. From our first meeting through our wedding, Jason was charming, easy to work with and very professional. We followed all of his suggestions and were very happy that we did! He knew what songs to play, when to change songs and how to keep our guests on the dance floor all night! Even my 75 year old aunt was dancing and blowing bubbles on the dance floor by the end of the night. Our guest's ages ranged from teenager to elderly and EVERYONE danced!
I highly recommend Active DJ to anyone getting married in the Wilmington area. We had Charles at our wedding and he was the best wedding DJ i have ever seen! He was so responsive to the crowd and he made sure they were dancing all night. He got everyone super hyped during the wedding party intros and really set the tone for our whole night. Charles had great transitions and from start to finish, the music was flawless. So many people came up to me afterwards to say how "lit" our reception was. Maybe not the right choice for you if you're looking for a toned down, tame reception, but if you're trying to dance all night and get a little turnt, look no farther than Active DJ!
Highly Recommend!! Active Entertainment was recommend to me by tons of friends, saying that it was the best DJ company in Wilmington. My husband and I decided that we wanted the best DJ that we could find. Jason Tatum (the owner) was the DJ for our wedding, and he was awesome! I met with him in person about a week before the wedding, and He was great to work with. Days after my wedding guests kept coming up to me telling me how great the DJ was. It was easy to see why they are the best in Wilmington. Jason was great!! Well worth the price!
Jason Tatum, owner of Active DJ Entertainment, was our wedding DJ. He was without a doubt the BEST wedding DJ we've ever heard. Every guest has said what an amazing job he did. We met with him twice before our wedding and told him we wanted a fun dance party. J had an awesome playlist and once our guests hit the dance floor, no one left. ALL NIGHT! J did a great job reading our guests and played exactly what everyone wanted to hear. He also respected my wishes and did not play anything I had said no to, even when requested. We appreciate him so much and had the best nights of our lives! Hire J RIGHT NOW! You won't regret it. He loves what he does and is awesome at his job! We're looking for excuses to have another party so he can DJ for us again!
When we first started looking for a DJ for our wedding, we didnt realize that the quality of a DJ goes beyond their song list. But as we attended more weddings, we realized the importance of the DJ being able to create a fun, upbeat, and most importantly, natural vibe at your reception. Shawn and the Active DJ team are well seasoned in weddings and it showed! They "ran" the order of events at our wedding flawlessly and made it easy for guests to know what was coming next (I.e. entrance of wedding party, speeches, dismissing tables to eat, the exit). Not to mention that Shawn was able to add just about any song you could possibly think of to the wedding playlist (which you get to interactively create yourself on their website leading up to your wedding day!). Active DJ came highly recommended by our other vendors and I couldn't be happier that we put the music and vibe of our reception in their hands because they couldn't have been better! Thank you so much Shawn!!
My husband and I choose Active DJ for our wedding in April 2017. Shawn Booth was our DJ and he was absolutely fantastic! He met with us prior to the wedding and ensured all of our requests were heard and that he had a good feel for how we wanted our wedding reception to go. Our biggest goal was to keep things moving and to get to the dancing as quick as possible! He did just that and more! While we were getting pulled in a million directions he kept the night going and left us with nothing to worry about! Most importantly he made for an awesome party! Everyone knows DJs make or break any dance, and he did a phenomenal job keeping everyone on the dance floor and having a great time! SO many people have told us what an incredible DJ we had, and we have already given Shawn's name out to another engaged couple at the wedding. We were very impressed and are so happy we went with Active Entertainment.
We had two different DJs for our ceremony and reception; our ceremony DJ did such a wonderful job! We had an outdoor beach ceremony and the wind was really blowing throughout our ceremony. He was very knowledgeable and was able to adjust everything so our guests could hear without too much wind interference. J, who is the owner, was our DJ for our reception and he did an incredible job! Everyone had a great time dancing the evening away. J is so easy to work with and pretty flexible if you have questions or need to talk to him. Can't say enough good things about Active DJ Entertainment!
I cannot say enough good things about Active DJ Entertainment..from the time we booked to the night of our wedding everything was so easy and Craig Mann made sure we got exactly we wanted for our reception music! The dance floor was always packed and everyone we talked to after said they had the most fun at our wedding because of the DJ's music selection. Thank you Craig for making sure our reception was perfect and talked about for weeks after!
Active DJ Entertainment HAS to be your choice for a DJ. We have been to several weddings where Active DJ was there and the music was amazing. We were lucky enough to have Jay (Jason Tatum) DJ our wedding last week. I don't even know where to start. We fell in love with him. Jay clearly loves what he does, has a huge depth of music knowledge, and really can play to the crowd. It was impressive. Throughout the evening our guests were raving about his music selections - we couldn't have agreed more. Jay made our night perfect. From the minute the dinner was over our guests never left the dance floor. It was exactly what we had hoped. No matter who ends up as the DJ from his company - you will be in great hands.
We worked with Jason Tatum to book our DJ services and he was easy to work with and extremely quick to respond. Craig Mann was our wedding DJ and he was great! He played all the songs we asked for and the even did our ceremony music which was timed perfectly! Craig is experienced and knows what he is doing. I could tell he was playing off what got people moving and he did an amazing job keeping people on the dance floor! We had a great meeting with him prior to the wedding to review all of our music choices. He had an extensive library and played all of our songs to ensure we had the right versions. Craig was even flexible and stayed over the original time so we could party a little longer. We would highly recommend Active DJ!!! Thanks again for contributing to our perfect wedding day!!
Everyone loved the music for both the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception! Jason was great to work with and made it all flow.
Active DJ was amazing on our wedding day. It rained through our ceremony, and the DJ (Shawn Booth) still made it special for us. From the Ceremony, to Cocktail Hour, to Reception, to Sparkler Send off, He made our day so special. We left a lot of our choices up to him, and he made the best selections for our guests. We didn't have a playlist for the reception, and he just read our guest "vibe" and had everyone dancing. The rain had stopped after the ceremony, and he had everyones attention to enjoy the rest of the day. Before my husband and I left, we ran up to Shawn to give him a big hug an thank you. I would highly recommend Shawn Booth, and Active DJ. They are easy going, and want to make the day special and fun! Thank you so much Active DJ, and Shawn Booth for the amazing wedding day!
Shawn Booth was the absolute best DJ for us! He arrived early and had all equipment ready to go - especially for our beach ceremony. He played a mix of songs we requested and songs that kept the party going at the right times. We loved working with Shawn - our wedding would not have been as fun without him!
Active DJ Entertainment was perfect for our occasion! They have a very professional setup and were able to offer music from start to finish for us on our wedding day. Jay is fabulous and keeps the dance floor moving all night long. They even brought dance floor lighting for the night. If you're looking for a worry free wedding, I would highly suggest them.
From the start of planning we knew that the DJ was going to be one of the most important decisions for our wedding, and we could not be happier that we chose Active! Jason was great to get a hold of with any questions and to get everything started. Craig Mann was our DJ. He was awesome from beginning to end! He was a huge help in planning; we just told him the basics of what we liked and he took it from there! The night went amazingly!! The dance floor was never empty, even before dinner was over. He chose a fantastic playlist that worked for all of our varied guests.
Without a doubt go with Active for any event, and if you can get Craig Mann don't think twice!
Shawn Booth was our DJ and we could not have asked for anyone better! He kept everyone dancing the entire night. He knows his stuff, which made my night way less stressful since I wasn't having to worry about whether or not people were having fun. He remained calm and happy the entire day and night, even when things didn't go as planned. Shawn adjusted his set-up schedule to meet ours, was flexible with the demands of other vendors, and had a back-up music plan when it looked like our violin player wasn't going to make it. Our guests loved him -- a number of them commented on how awesome he was. He listened to their requests and played great music all night long. Consider yourself lucky if you can snag him to be your DJ!
We had Craig DJ our wedding at Shell Island and he was simply awesome! Our guests did not leave the dance floor all night. Craig met with us before the wedding to go over our hopes for the reception and he was able to deliver exactly what we wanted. You won't regret choosing Craig from Active Entertainment to DJ your wedding.
Charles Echols was our DJ and he had people on the floor the whole night. We had so much fun with him there. He remembered the songs that were requested and made sure that everyone was having a good time.
Great towork with! Jay always responded to emails quickly. He's very friendly and after talking to him just a few times, it's like having a friend DJ for you. And since he has a club DJ back ground, he knows how to read a crowd to keep the party going. Highly recommend
I liked working with Craig for our wedding! He played a great variety and was prompt to respond to emails and texts in a timely manner. The lightening was awesome and he emceed the entire evening, allowing us one less worry for the night. I only wish my requested songs were played as I had promised my parents to be on the lookout for some of their favorites
Shawn is amazing! We had a fiasco with our first DJ and Active stepped right in and made the event amazing! Everyone was dancing all night and was sad when the music ended! They are great!
Our DJ was amazing and made the day! He played the perfect mix of music, everything we had requested and then some! We definitely put our trust in the right hands to make our day special, many of guests commented on how great the music and dancing was!
Jason was overall a great DJ for my wedding. He was very helpful when it came to planning the reception itinerary and helping make everything flow well. He followed all my song requests, and was open to taking requests from my guests. He kept my friends and family dancing for hours!
Shawn Booth of Active DJ Entertainment did an amazing job at our wedding. He did a fantastic job of helping us make some important music selections, accommodated our special requests and surprise songs, as well as keep the crowd dancing!
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Jay Tatum was our DJ for our wedding and he was absolutely AMAZING! We loved his cool, easy-going attitude from the moment we met him. We knew our reception was in great, able hands. We liked that he wasn't going to let us have a corny reception!
Jay was very responsive to emails and met with us whenever we needed. Since we live in the DC area, this was incredibly helpful!
Jay kept the party going and make great selections for songs throughout the night!
I also really thought the uplighting provided by Active DJ Entertainment really added to the ambiance of the room!
We have them an idea of our guests and they were able to pick a wide variety of music for our reception! Everyone said it was the most fun wedding they have been to.
At first, I didn't really care who played the music as long as music was being played. I don't particularly care for pop music, but realize that's what has to be played at most weddings in order for people to dance and have a good time. However, the music was therefore not something I was really looking forward to about the reception. Then I heard too many horror stories of skipping CDs, failed iPods, cheesy DJs, and bands playing songs no one knew to not care. We found Jay with Active Entertainment and knew he was our guy. He played music the whole reception that had everyone dancing. We've had so many guests compliment the music, that it was all so danceable and fun. One of our guests even asked him he'd go to Chicago to DJ at her daughter's wedding! Everyone had such a great time thanks to his DJing. I even had bruises on my sides from my dress from dancing the entire reception!
We have only wonderful things to say about this group. The music was great, the reception flowed flawlessly, and the people are wonderful to work with. I'm convinced you can't go wrong with a single DJ from here!
Shawn was great to work with and we would recommend Active DJ to anyone. Not only was Shawn a great DJ, but the entire process of working with Active DJ was a breeze. Everyone was very responsive, and their interactive website to pick songs was very nice.
Not only did our DJ (Charles Echols) provide our reception and dinner music, he also provided music for the wedding ceremony. He was patient with us, offered advice and counsel when needed, and became one of the most integral parts of our evening as music man, timeline keeper, event announcer ... so much more than a DJ. THANKS CHARLES.
Jason Tatum was SO easy to work with. He was so friendly through email and even more fun and friendly in person! He answered all of my questions in a timely manner and was very professional throughout the whole process. My favorite part about ADJE was that we didn't have to give a specific, set list of songs; he was so talented and able to "read the crowd." He faded songs in and out so well that we didn't even realize another song was on! Everyone had a great time! They are my absolute #1 recommendation to anyone looking for some good music and a good time!
We loved having Jason DJ our wedding reception! He did an excellent job. Played music that was appropriate for our guests and was applicable to all age groups at our reception. Helped immensely with the flow of the reception, making it go smoothly. We felt we got great quality for a wonderful value. Jason was also very down to earth and great to work with. Would highly recommend Jason and Active Entertainment for any event!
Jason Tatum did a Great Job at our wedding! He kept everything running smoothly and kept everyone entertained! He met with us a few weeks ahead of time since we were doing a destination wedding and had limited travel times. He answered all our questions and provided great service! His personality is great, especially when your dealing with your vision of a reception. He knows what he's doing and does it well!
We used Matt Perkins of Active Entertainment and could not have been more impressed. He really set the tone for the reception and helped things flow. We would highly recommend Active Entertainment!