5.0
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Northeast Florida, St Augustine, Jacksonville, Palm Coast
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Brian was awesome! He is super easy to work with and really knows his stuff! He has a ton of music and is a wealth of knowledge and suggestions that keep the day running smoothly! His timeline and playlist worksheets are very user friendly and made it so easy to break down the day and keep it flowing. 10/10 would work with again!
Catherine J.
5.0
Brian was absolutely incredible and truly made our wedding! He went above and beyond in every possible way to create an unforgettable experience for us and our guests. From the beginning, he was professional, attentive, and genuinely cared about making sure our wedding felt exactly the way we envisioned.
The music was perfect, the energy never dropped, and the dance floor was packed all night long. He knew exactly what to play and when to play it, and he kept everything flowing seamlessly throughout the entire evening. So many of our guests have told us how amazing he was and how much fun they had.
Brian didn’t just DJ our wedding...he helped create the atmosphere, excitement, and memories that made the entire night so special. We truly cannot imagine our wedding without him. He exceeded every expectation, and we would recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ who will go above and beyond to make their wedding unforgettable!
Avery Y.
5.0
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Welcome to Beachside Entertainment, where exceptional events begin with exceptional service. As an owner-operated entertainment company, we believe every celebration deserves the attention, creativity, and professionalism that only comes from working directly with the person who will be behind the microphone on your big day.
From elegant weddings and corporate events to private celebrations, we specialize in creating unforgettable experiences through professional DJ entertainment, stunning lighting, and modern photo booth experiences. Every event is carefully planned, every playlist is customized, and every detail is thoughtfully coordinated to reflect your vision.
Our passion goes beyond simply playing music. We read the room, engage your guests, and create seamless moments that keep the energy flowing from the first dance to the final song. With premium equipment, meticulous planning, and years of experience, we deliver a polished, stress-free experience that allows you to relax and enjoy every moment.
At Beachside Entertainment, you're not hiring a large company that assigns your event to whichever DJ is available—you're partnering with an experienced professional who is personally invested in making your celebration extraordinary. Let us bring your vision to life and create memories that you and your guests will be talking about for years to come.
21+ years in business
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Reviewers rave that the DJ was professional, organized, and responsive, making planning easy and accommodating last‑minute changes. He curated perfect playlists for ceremony, dinner, and reception, read the room well, and kept the dance floor packed across ages. Extras like uplighting and a photobooth were loved, and many said he made the event unforgettable.Review photos
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Avery Y
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5.0
7/29/2026
Brian was absolutely incredible and truly made our wedding! He went above and beyond in every possible way to create an unforgettable experience for us and our guests. From the beg...
inning, he was professional, attentive, and genuinely cared about making sure our wedding felt exactly the way we envisioned.
The music was perfect, the energy never dropped, and the dance floor was packed all night long. He knew exactly what to play and when to play it, and he kept everything flowing seamlessly throughout the entire evening. So many of our guests have told us how amazing he was and how much fun they had.
Brian didn’t just DJ our wedding...he helped create the atmosphere, excitement, and memories that made the entire night so special. We truly cannot imagine our wedding without him. He exceeded every expectation, and we would recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ who will go above and beyond to make their wedding unforgettable!
Catherine J
5.0
7/31/2026
Brian was awesome! He is super easy to work with and really knows his stuff! He has a ton of music and is a wealth of knowledge and suggestions that keep the day running smoothly! ...
His timeline and playlist worksheets are very user friendly and made it so easy to break down the day and keep it flowing. 10/10 would work with again!
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Kaylee A
5.0
12/10/2025
I am so glad that I chose Brian to DJ our wedding! My wedding was originally in March, but in October, I learned that I was going to have to move my wedding to November 22nd becaus...
e of the military. I did not even have a DJ yet, so I began reaching out to different DJs. Brian got back to me almost immediately, and he was so excited and willing to work with me on such short notice. Other DJs got back to me, but I knew Brian would be the perfect one! He was so thorough with everything, and he was so kind and helpful. He was such a pleasure to work with, and I am so thankful we chose him!
Mary Q
5.0
5/20/2025
Brian did a phenomenal job DJing and MCing our wedding! The dance floor was packed all nights. We had so many guests compliment the music choice and ask us who the DJ was. Brian w...
as overall easy to work with, organized, and helpful throughout the entire process, and made our reception so much fun!
Kelly S
5.0
12/28/2024
We are so thankful we found Brian! He was an amazing MC/DJ for our wedding reception on December 5th. Our family and friends had a great time on the dance floor. Brian kept everyon...
e moving, from age 5 to 80! He also did an excellent job with our request to keep things classy. Our original wedding date was in October when hurricane Milton came through. When we had to pivot and choose another date, he was understanding and professional. We highly recommend Brian Sullivan!
Kelly & David
Olivia H
5.0
12/17/2024
Brian was an incredible DJ!! He worked my companies corporate Christmas event and he nailed it!! By far one of the best parties we’ve ever had!! His photobooth was a blast and ever...
yone enjoyed the multiple backgrounds he provided! I booked him for my wedding next year and my cousin has also booked him! I highly recommend using Brian for any weddings or events you have! He’s amazing! He was able to read the room and the body language of everyone to switch up the music and energy as needed!! I’m so excited to see him hit my wedding out of the park next year!!!
Kerry K
5.0
11/04/2024
Brian at Beachside Entertainment fulfilled our musical vision for the day perfectly. The ceremony was beautiful when he played our song requests for processional and recessional. H...
e created a custom playlist for dinner to meet the vibe and atmosphere we wanted to create for our guests. We specifically wanted a party vibe for the reception, and he delivered! Our guests didn't leave the dance floor once! Brian also set up a Photo Booth that everyone loved, and the uplighting absolutely helped set the mood in the venue throughout the evening. He was great to work with; highly recommend!
Hannah E
5.0
12/19/2023
Brian was the absolute best DJ!! He kept the dance floor alive all night. His lighting was impeccable and he was so easy to work with. So many guests complimented his music throug...
hout the night and said he was the best DJ they have ever seen at a wedding. Would highly recommend his services!
Callie S
5.0
12/17/2023
Brian did such an amazing job as our DJ and MC on 11/25/2023 at the treasury on the plaza! He took everything we wanted and made It such an amazing party. I had a strong “no play-l...
ist” and he didn’t even try to play the songs I didn’t want. The vibes were amazing and everyone had so much fun! Thank you so much Brian! Highly recommend!
Christina W
5.0
12/05/2023
Brian at Beachside Entertainment was amazing in everywhere! From preplanning communication answering every question to being an excellent advocate for the bride and groom when chan...
ges needed to be made. We got so many compliments on his music, style, and energy. He had so many people dancing and grooving to the music throughout the night. He is such a natural at his job and is amazingly detailed to ensure he can do everything in his power to put on an excellent ceremony and reception for the bride and groom! We need to think of another event so that we can book Brian again! Endless thanks and gratitude to you Brian!
Samuel D
5.0
12/05/2023
All of the Qualities you would expect in a professional DJ. But the biggest quality is what will be done if bad weather rolls in during your event. Brian with beachside entertainme...
nt is prepared to handle it all. He is quick to address and troubleshoot any unplanned situation and will keep your party going, protecting your priceless investment!
Brittany V
5.0
11/13/2023
Brian was the best DJ/MC we could have asked to have for our wedding! From the throughout planning questionnaire, to his great personality it made the whole process a breeze. Brian...
gave our cocktail hour the right ambiance we were looking for and made sure to keep our guests on the floor all night long. His library of songs is vast and can be tailored to anyone!
Ali R
5.0
6/19/2023
Brian did a great job DJing and MCing our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Our wedding was beautiful and ended as a huge party with everyone out on the dance floor j...
ust like we wanted. Thank you Brian!
Kathryn N
5.0
4/19/2023
Brian was the BEST DJ we could've asked for - he was in charge of the music for our ceremony and timed everything so perfectly, it made me so happy. And he kept everyone on the dan...
ce floor for the reception! He even incorporated some Armenian Dance music that I asked him to and I appreciated that so much. He's so fun and kind on top of it all. I would absolutely recommend him to DJ any event!
Julia M
5.0
1/31/2023
on time & sweet
it's hard when you have a ton of different people who all want different music and he pulled it off well
I was informed tons of people kept going up and requesting...
songs & he managed to get to everyones requests
Tracy S
5.0
12/18/2022
We hired Brian and Beachside to DJ for our wedding and have nothing but great things to say. Brian is extremely professional and easy to work with. After some initial waffling, we ...
decided to spring for uplighting, dance floor lighting and pool lighting. This was well worth it! My wife had a vision to put our initials in light in the pool and Brian went beyond our expectations in delivering on this, even though he hadn’t done it before. Everything looked exceptional and looks great in our photos. Another worry we had about our DJ is that he wouldn’t be able to get the group dancing. We had nothing to fear with Beachside, as this is where Brian’s deep experience as a radio DJ comes alive. He got everyone, young and old on their feet. In fact, the amount of dancing was so off the hook, that we worried we might literally break the floor! Brian did a great job bringing in our suggestions, while also mixing it up and adding his own flare. He did a great job respecting our do not play list as well. The photo booth was awesome, too, and well worth it. You won’t be disappointed with the Beachside.
Nicole C
5.0
12/06/2022
Best DJ hands down. Booked within weeks and Brian pulled it off perfectly. Keep everyone dancing and toes tapping. Guests raved over his selections and energy. If I could have this...
perfect wedding every weekend, Brian would be the DJ everytime
Betina B
5.0
10/31/2022
Brian was SPECTACTULAR!!! We had a really tough play list with super specific versions of songs we wanted for our "first dance" and "last dance" etc. and Brian came though! Not onl...
y did he play the most amazing 70 and 80's party music to get our guests moving, but he also played the best of the 40's and 50's and 60's for dinner and cocktail hour! And that is not all... Brian was able to work with our GREEK band!!! So everything was perfect!! Greek dancing and the boogie down!! IT WAS SPECTACTULAR- A true professional !!!!!
Anne-Marie T
5.0
8/22/2022
Brian Sullivan was simply amazing!
His links to select our music for our ceremony and reception were easy to use and had extensive choices plus an option to choose custom songs whi...
ch was great for us seeing as we are french canadian and wanted some of our french cult songs to be included in our party. Brian read the crowd super well and had us dancing the night away till the very last minute. He really understood our music style and suggested/added amazing songs that fit together. He made sure the special requests were included according to the flow of the songs and the evening!
My husband and I were sincerely so pleased with his work and would highly recommend him. Thanks Brian for making our wedding so very special!
Allie M
5.0
7/16/2022
Brian was such a pleasure booking we are so happy with his mad DJ skills everyone was up and dancing having an awesome time we highly recommend beachside! Thanks again Brian!!
Kara M
5.0
2/07/2022
Brian did an awesome job DJ-ing my wedding! He knew how to read the floor and when people started to slow down, he would change up the music so we could dance! Highly recommended
Eleanor S
5.0
1/31/2022
I am a wedding planner and I cannot recommend Brian enough! He was wonderful to work with and flexible when it came to any changes needing to be made through out the day! He came i...
n clutch with his handy bag of tools when we needed a very specific adapter to stream a video during the reception!
Response from Beachside Entertainment on 01/31/2022
Thank you so much El. Glad to help out wherever I can. I really enjoyed working with you a...
s well. Let's make it happen again soon!
Yaya H
5.0
1/22/2022
Brian was truly amazing in making sure all the songs my husband and I loved got played, as well as all the request from my 120 guests. I highly recommend Brian and DJ services! You...
will dance on that floor all night long!
Brittany R
5.0
6/24/2021
My husband and I got married at the Treasury in St Augustine FL on June 19th 2021. We had roughly 120 guests. Brian kept everyone dancing all night long, to the point where I had t...
o sit down and rub out some charlie horses. We had soo much fun , everyone was commenting on the great music and epic party!!! Thanks so much Brian for your professionalism and kindness, you played a huge part in making our wedding day PERFECT!!. Best night ever!! Oh and I loved your set up very sleek and classy. Best wishes to you!
Catie G
5.0
1/18/2021
Brian was the best and made our day so special! He was easy to work with, and when we had to postpone due to covid, he was responsive and was available for our new wedding date of ...
January 10th 2021!! He was the best MC for our wedding party and played all the music we requested. SELFIE BOOTH.. GET IT! It was a huge hit with our guests and they keep talking about how fun it was. Definitely recommend Brian for your wedding you won’t regret it !
Response from Beachside Entertainment on 01/18/2021
Thank you so much Catie. You guys were so much fun. My job is easy when I get the privileg...
e to work with great people! Congrats again!
Kourtni D
5.0
11/25/2020
Brian at Beachside Entertainment is amazing! He took our playlist we sent and made it even better! He set the mood for every part of the wedding and created a dance party we all lo...
ved!
We highly recommend Brian for your next DJ for any party you are having!
Kelly K
5.0
11/09/2020
Brian is so great, super friendly and super high energy. He kept our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception rocking along, and incorporated all of our (sometimes ridiculous) reques...
ts. He has an intuitive site where you choose songs, and he even accommodated a couple of songs that weren't in the catalog, including trimming down a song I wanted to use to walk down the aisle. Brian was wonderful to work with and really made it so we didn't have to worry / stress about anything.
We did the Royal Palm Package and it was perfect! Everyone wanted the party to keep going (I have never heard people chant 'one more song,' and heck, he played one more song!), and the sweetest was our last dance by ourselves after our guests left. The up lighting really enhanced the room, Brian's DJ station was great, and y'all - that selfie station! Get the selfie station! I have loved clicking through all of the guests pics, and everyone loved it.
Only hiccup (that only myself & the groom noticed), and it was on myself and the groom, was that we didn't confirm which version of our first dance song (James Taylor vs. Marvin Gaye), but to be honest I didn't even realize it wasn't the James Taylor version until halfway through, haha! It kinda makes a funny story anyhow. :)
Book Brian with Beachside, you will not be disappointed!
Response from Beachside Entertainment on 01/18/2021
Thank you so much for the kind review Kelly. You guys were so fun to work with and it real...
ly means a lot to read reviews like this. Congrats again!!!
Adrianne D
5.0
10/12/2020
Brian is a gem! After one phone call I knew he was the perfect fit for us. His online service for ceremony/reception selections and misc. requests was easy to work with and made th...
e process very simple. He made all the musical transitions seamless. I mean, he somehow made Rat Pack music mesh with 90s Country during dinner service — WOW! It was so beautiful to sit back and watch our families dance the night away.
Response from Beachside Entertainment on 10/12/2020
Thank you so much for the kind words Adrianne. So glad you guys had a great time.. You guy...
s rock!
Lyndsey P
5.0
10/23/2019
Brian was amazing to work with. He was so professional and the online music selection made things easy. We were worried that people wouldn’t dance during our early afternoon recept...
ion, but Brian kept the dance floor packed!
Response from Beachside Entertainment on 10/24/2019
Lyndsey & Geoff...you guys rock!! Had such a blast and your family and friends were so muc...
h fun! Thanks for the kind review and once again, Congratulations!
Ciara W
5.0
6/23/2019
Brian was absolutely amazing! Our wedding was such a blast and all of our guests were dancing non-stop! Everyone also loved the photobooth. We several people go out of their way to...
say our DJ was awesome! Brian was so nice and great to work with. We would highly recommend him for your big day!
Response from Beachside Entertainment on 06/24/2019
Thank you Ciara for the awesome review. I'm so glad you guys enjoyed everything. Hope you'...
re doing well and thanks again for choosing Beachside Entertainment
Sofia O
5.0
4/17/2019
Brian was amazing!! He is very professional, kind and the most reliable resource for a good time! Thank you Brian for making our special day such fun!
Response from Beachside Entertainment on 04/18/2019
Thank you so much for the kind review. You guys are awesome!! Best wishes to you and yours...
!
Colleen R
5.0
4/05/2019
Brian did an amazing job!!! We selected songs and timeline options on his website and during our phone conferences he had everything nailed down! Everything was perfect on our wed...
ding day and he took our suggestions and made our reception a blast!!! Thank you so much!!!!
Response from Beachside Entertainment on 04/18/2019
Thank you so much for the kind review Colleen. You guys were a blast! Best of luck to you ...
both , and once again, congratulations!!!
Art C
5.0
1/19/2019
Brian nailed it! We gave him some direction as to what we wanted and he ran with it. He professionally and eloquently handled all of the formal announcement, toasts, etc... and the...
n transitioned is into one heck of a dance party. We loved working with him. His online tool for music selection is fantastic and fun to go through with your bride or groom to be! Thanks so much Brian and be careful playing that Whitney Houston for the gays you saw how excited we get 😂😂😂
Response from Beachside Entertainment on 01/20/2019
Thanks for the kind words Art and Ryan. You guys were a blast. I'll be getting you that p...
laylist shortly. Once again, congratulations!!!
Taylor H
5.0
11/03/2018
Brian is amazing!! He is so easy to work with and is just a phone call away for any questions! We had a good friend that we wanted to play guitar and sing at our rehearsal dinner a...
nd cocktail hour. Brian helped us with that no problem! Everyones concerns when thinking about there wedding is "what is nobody dances?!" and "I don't want an empty dance floor!". Let me tell you, with Brian, you don't have to worry about that. The dance floor was constantly packed at our wedding!! He plays things everyone will like! All of our guests were commenting on how much fun they had. Brian is the best!
Britney F
5.0
4/11/2018
5/5 Stars all around! Brian was accommodating, professional, and so much fun!!! My guests did not leave the dance floor! We had a few special music requests, and Brian was able to ...
make adjustments the day of our wedding! You will not be disappointed!
Hillary S
5.0
3/28/2018
Brian was fantastic to work with! The music choices were excellent and he did a wonderful job making everything transition smoothly. He was always available if we had any questions...
or concerns beforehand. I highly recommend Beachside Entertainment!
Kathy S
5.0
2/06/2018
The DJ was great...had everyone dancing and kept things moving. Music was so FUN!! He did a very professional job and honored all of the requests from the bride and groom. My frien...
ds and family all remarked what a great time they had at the reception!
Jane A
5.0
1/21/2018
Really pleased with Brian's services for our wedding. Highly recommend!
Diane E
5.0
11/08/2017
Wow, there is no way we could have been any happier having Brian as our DJ!!! We would absolutely recommend him to any couple! He was personable, professional, and attentive. He sp...
ent time with us both in person and on the phone before our wedding to make sure everything was what we wanted, spending extra time with me when I was having trouble deciding on my song to walk down the aisle to. He made us feel comfortable and i was completely assured that everything would go smoothly on the big day! He listened to what types of music we were interested in, took our request list and made the absolute perfect playlist. To the point where some of my guests came up to us to specifically compliment the music selection. He is full of energy and a lot of fun to work with and we would definitely work with him again in the future!
Candace D
5.0
6/11/2017
Brian was great! Very accommodating. My husband and I were very nervous about our first dance and didn't want to dance through the whole thing so Brian told us to just give him a n...
od and he would find a good spot to end the song. He took requests and was able to read the crowd and knew what songs to play to keep everyone on the dance floor.
Kimberly R
5.0
5/20/2017
I am lover of music and the dance floor. One of the main goals for us was to make sure our guests had a good time and the dance floor was full the entire night. Brian definitely ...
made that happen! Brian is very laid back and is easy work with. My husband and I enjoy all different types of music and it was important we had someone who could switch seamlessly between genres and languages. He made sure we were able to party and dance the entire reception. We have so many great memories from that night and a lot of them were on the dance floor. Book Brian for your wedding, you’ll be glad you did!
Chelsea N
5.0
7/19/2016
Brian was so fun & easy to work with! One main goal of our wedding was to ensure everyone had the best time from the second the stepped into the ceremony, to when they left, & than...
ks to the help of Brian, our guests can't stop talking about what a fun party it was. He got them up on the dance floor exactly when the time was right and played great music up until the last minute. Very professional as well!
Anonymous
5.0
11/06/2015
Brian did an AMAZING job at our wedding. We booked Brian over a year out and he was so great about keeping in touch throughout the planning process. Music is such a passion of mine...
and so I was thrilled to see how Brian organizes his playlists online where the bride/groom select Must Play, Play If There is Time, and Do Not Play. Brian's online forms are so thorough that it made it so easy in the planning for the day.
Brian did an amazing job setting up the sound system for the ceremony, providing a beautiful cake spot light, and being the MC/DJ for the evening. He really felt the crowd in what people liked to danced to because the ballroom was empty and everyone was on the dance floor the whole night. I couldn't have asked for a better evening. The music was perfect and Brian did such a great job working through all of our special events: dances, cake cutting, etc.
Brian was such a joy to work with. Really a nice guy who cares a lot about making the event memorable. He was very easy to get in touch with. He responded to emails and txts within minutes. I would highly recommend Brian and Beachside Entertainment for all of your party needs. Such a pleasure working with him.
Chelle S
5.0
1/26/2014
Brian with Beachside Entertainment was a fabulous DJ for our reception. We weren't expecting a big dance party, but he kept everyone on the floor! He did a great job reading the cr...
owd.
Katelin H
5.0
10/14/2013
Looking for a DJ, Brian’s your guy!!
Brian Sullivan with Beachside Entertainment was such a pleasure to work with! My wife and I had such a horror experience with our previous D...
J, we were nervous to have to start from scratch again with the search; but everything happens for a reason. Brian immediately returned my call, eager to get things started – his enthusiasm was amazing!
He assured us that everything would go smoothly, and it did! Beachside Entertainment’s website is easy to use and helps tremendously with organization! We did a run through via telephone since we were from out of town a couple days prior to the big day, and he nailed it.
Also, Beachside Entertainment (Brain) is an insured company, so if your venue requests such thing, you’ll have no problem!
Thanks again Brain for such an amazing night, everyone had a blast!!
Kate & Bran
Kathrine T
5.0
5/25/2012
Brian was so much fun to work with. Brian had everything set up online and we could change the songs, line up, names..anything, as many times we wanted. It was so easy to plan. Th...
e sound was perfect, I even had a bridesmaid that is getting married that booked him after our wedding. We received so many compliments on our music. He also worked very well with my venue, which made things so easy for us!
Bliss W
5.0
5/10/2012
Brian was professional from start to finish. He talked to me on the phone several times to get me the package that we needed for our service and reception. He set up out of the way...
for our ceremony and worked with our coordinator to get things flowing smoothly. The transition to the reception was easy (from my end, he made it look easy!) and he was patient while our wedding party was gathered. He played all the songs we requested and for the reception, he played the best mix I have ever heard. He started out with beachy music (Buffett, Jack Johnson, etc.) and went into livelier dance music. He played a great mix of new dance music and classic favorites like "Shout!" When it got darker, he pulled out a dance floor light to keep everyone going. I realy appreciate everything he did to make our wedding a party!
Brittany A
5.0
10/03/2011
Brian was easy to work with. I loved the online organizers with music collections and suggestions, it made the process so much easier.
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