4.9
Praised by couples for:
Unique party atmosphere
DJ quality
Music selection
Syracuse DJ, Photo Booths, Videography, Uplighting
Syracuse, Central NY
Service area
I've been to many weddings and I'm very impressed after seeing Black Tie at my sister's wedding. They played enough "standards" to keep all of our older relatives dancing along with all of the deep dive cuts my sister and her friends love.
Ron J.
5.0
Mike did a fantastic job DJ’ing our wedding. We had a unique ask; we wanted a mix of English, Arabic, and Polish songs playing at our wedding, along with accommodating a drummer we hired. Black Tie was able to fulfill this ask and kept the dance floor full all night. Thank you guys! We got so many compliments on the music.
Mary M.
5.0
Bill & Mike
EVENTS DIRECTOR
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (12X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Black Tie Entertainment is an award-winning wedding entertainment company in Syracuse, NY. It has provided customized DJ, photo booths, video booths, uplighting, videography, special effects, and event management services since 1989. They serve all of Central NY.
Black Tie Entertainment can handle every aspect of your wedding's entertainment, tailored to your tastes and styles. Their DJs are all experienced MCs who serve as the event coordinators, ensuring your reception runs smoothly. They'll keep your dance floor populated and your guests happy for the evening with expert crowd interaction and a playlist of your favorite tracks.
INCLUDE WHERE YOUR EVENT IS HELD WHEN INQUIRING VIA THE KNOT (so we can confirm it's within our coverage area). Contact Black Tie Entertainment today to begin planning a celebration you will never forget. We also offer indoor cold sparklers, CO2 guns/floor jets, and dry ice effects (dancing on the clouds).
What You'll Love About Black Tie Entertainment -
This company provides Spanish-speaking services for couples whose first language isn't English. Its music selection includes everything from Bollywood, classical, and country to disco, jazz, and rock. Check out the FAQs and reviews to find out more.
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Music Genres
African
Arabic
Bluegrass
Bollywood
Caribbean
Celtic
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
EDM
Folk
Hip-Hop
Indian
Jazz
Latin
Persian
Polka
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
Music Services
MC Services
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Planning
Se Habla Español
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Reception
Awards and Affiliations
12-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.2022.+9 more.
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Meet the team
Bill & Mike
Events Director
We love what we do and feel fortunate to have a life in music and special events! Celebrating our 25th year in business.
2016 & 2017 Syracuse New Times Award - Best Wedding DJ
Reviews
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Black Tie Entertainment is highly praised for professionalism, clear communication, and tailoring music to diverse requests. They keep the dance floor full and handle ceremony timing smoothly. Extras like photo booths, uplighting, fog/CO2, and strong production elevated events. Many reviewers strongly recommend them.Review photos
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Lisa C
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5.0
Black Tie Entertainment was the perfect choice for my wedding! It was great meeting Bill and discussing the vision we had for the wedding. He was so friendly and he made sure we we...
re set up to have an unforgettable party. They set the perfect tone for our wedding reception with the fog on the dance floor, cold sparklers lighting up the best parts of the music, orange uplighting for a gorgeous fall atmosphere, videography capturing all the moments, and an amazing sound system. Mike was our DJ and he was excellent! He brought such a high level of energy to our wedding party that resonated with everyone. We all had a blast dancing in the fog! I highly recommend Black Tie Entertainment if you're looking to bring your event to the next level!
Ron J
5.0
I've been to many weddings and I'm very impressed after seeing Black Tie at my sister's wedding. They played enough "standards" to keep all of our older relatives dancing along wi...
th all of the deep dive cuts my sister and her friends love.
Any questions?
Mary M
5.0
Mike did a fantastic job DJ’ing our wedding. We had a unique ask; we wanted a mix of English, Arabic, and Polish songs playing at our wedding, along with accommodating a drummer we...
hired. Black Tie was able to fulfill this ask and kept the dance floor full all night. Thank you guys! We got so many compliments on the music.
Mary K
5.0
I heard about BTE from a coworker who booked them for his wedding years ago. I wanted a DJ that I knew would get people on the dance floor, but also keep the evening on schedule. M...
arcus was amazing at this! We also had him do the music for our ceremony. I had specific timing for the recessional song of the ceremony, and Marcus made it happen! From a special couple dance, to rapid fire picture taking, Marcus listened to everything we wanted and made the soundtrack for the evening perfect. Guests were on the dance floor the entire night and everyone had a great time! We can’t thank Marcus and BTE enough!
Scott P
5.0
I’ve seen this crew at 4 different events and they hit the mark each time (two weddings, Gilded Club party, The Gig at Turning Stone).
Charles D
5.0
Love every minute of it! I highly recommend this organization for those who are looking to make priceless times with friends and family.
Brandon M
5.0
Black Tie leaves nothing to be desired in the way of professionalism, organization, and performance. Our DJ was great introducing our bridal party and making announcements througho...
ut the night to ensure all the guests were up to date on what was happening. The music was always tailored to the mood of the evening whether it was dinner or cocktail hour, but when it was time to dance they got the party started and kept it going all night! Can’t recommend Black Tie enough!
Julia M
5.0
So glad we went with Black Tie Entertainment. Soooo fun and professional. They helped with so much more than music and made the whole ceremony and reception run smoothly. Our guest...
s loved them too. We used their CO2 blasts and uplighting as well.
Barbara M
5.0
A pleasure to work with and very professional. We didn't worry about a thing. Michael gave the bride and groom exactly what they wanted and kept people on the dance the entire time...
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Katrina S
5.0
We hired this company for our wedding and they were great! Super easy to work with, we had them DJ and did a photo booth. Our guests were dancing all night, and they all LOVED the ...
photobooth! Thank you to DJ Jim and BTE for a wonderful experience!
Robert B
5.0
Black Tie Entertainment did a fantastic job at my event. They brought the atmosphere that I was looking for that I don’t believe I could have found anywhere else. I am very appreci...
ative for their services.
Brandon M
5.0
Everything was fantastic. I’ve seen a lot of DJs and these guys were a cut above.
Gianna B
5.0
Bill from Black tie entertainment was amazing! He followed exactly what we had hoped for on our wedding day and was very easy to communicate with!! We are so lucky and blessed to h...
ave had him at our wedding!
Samantha V
5.0
Bill was an absolute gem! From start to finish, their professionalism shone through as they effortlessly commanded the room, creating a vibrant and energetic atmosphere. They had a...
knack for playing all the right hits, keeping everyone on the dance floor throughout the night. What truly stood out was their clear communication and frequent check-ins to ensure our satisfaction. It's clear they love what they do, making our wedding reception incredibly fun and unforgettable!
We also booked a Photo Booth through BTE and our guests loved it, as well! Owen did a great job managing the booth and making sure not only our guests were satisfied but that we were able to receive a copy of each and every photo taken that night. Those are photos we will cherish forever and are so grateful.
Devorah W
5.0
From start to finish Bill and Black Tie Entertainment were a 10/10. Initial contact, our video consultation, and then execution at our wedding were more than we could have asked fo...
r. For me, as an event planner myself, communication is key. Bill listened to everything we asked for and did everything we had hoped for at the wedding. He pivoted when we needed and just went above and beyond for us. I couldn't recommend him or this company more and would use them again in a HEARTBEAT!!!! -Devorah & Nick, 10/21/23
Nicole A
5.0
Amazing to work with from start to finish ! Easy to get ahold of and very knowledgeable ! Bill had my guests on the dance
Floor all night !
Rebecca M
5.0
Bob from Black Tie Entertainment was wonderful! I had first met with Bill for all administrative things. I was then directed to Bob who would be providing the service. It was an ea...
sy process and I was grateful to do the zoom meeting ahead of time to discuss our ceremony and reception requests for a smooth process. Everyone was out dancing, song selections were fantastic. We could not of asked for a better DJ service at Tailwater Lodge.
Shannon D
5.0
Bill is incredible! Not only is he amazing at what he does, he’s also a good person. He is extremely professional and got everyone on the dance floor! He listened to all of our req...
uests and mixed in similar songs. We are very picky with music and wanted more EDM and he gave us exactly what we were looking for along with the classics. The party could have lasted all night. I 10/10 recommend Black Tie for any event!
anonymous u
5.0
Bill did an amazing job at our wedding!!! His preparation, professionalism, and attention to detail made us feel so assured about the day. We received so many compliments from our ...
guests about how great he was!! We would definitely recommend Black Tie Entertainment for any major event!
Victoria M
5.0
Bill was AMAZING!!!! He kept good communication with us leading up to the wedding and fantastically executed a better dj experience that we could have expected! BTE should be your ...
first and last stop for a DJ for your event. Bill was extremely flexible on the day of and made sure the events of the night moved seamlessly even when things weren’t quite going to plan as we were running a little behind due to a bustling issue. We added karaoke to our night as well and it was amazing Bill got so many different friends and family members up to sing and cheer each singer on. Thanks again Bill! ❤️
Rachael D
5.0
As a wedding planner in the CNY area for almost 8 years now, I have worked with Bill and his team many, many times. As soon as I got engaged and picked a venue, Bill was the next v...
endor I reached out to. I was lucky to know how awesome they were having worked with them so many times, so it was the easiest decision I made during the planning process! Bill and his team are truly the most professional and organized DJ's I've ever worked with, and I was so happy when they had our wedding date available. Bill was always a phone call away, making sure every detail was covered and nothing was forgotten. Every aspect of the wedding that they dealt with was meticulously done - from the ceremony to our final dance after they helped clear the room out for the sparkler exit. Not to mention, the dance floor was PACKED the entire night. No one wanted it to end. We have received hundreds of compliments already stating it was the best wedding ever, and I have to give tons of credit to Bill for that. Do not hesitate to hire Black Tie Entertainment for your wedding!
Mailynn A
5.0
Black Tie Entertainment was amazing, professional, and an excellent business to work with!! They played everything at my wedding from country to Spanish music. They knew how to mix...
everything very easily. Black Tie Entertainment made sure they answered all my calls/emails and any concerns I may have had throughout the year. All my guests were raving about them all night and did not want the party to end. We felt honored to have Black Tie Entertainment apart of our special day and I would highly recommend them to anyone!
Angela D
5.0
Bill and his team did an amazing job for our wedding. He went above and beyond the entire day/night. If we could give him more than 5 stars we would. His communications throughou...
t the day and night was perfect. We also used the Photo Booth and were so pleased with having the pictures instantly added to a jump drive to enjoy right away. He made sure we were happy at all times. We will recommend him to everyone that asks for a DJ.
anonymous u
5.0
Bill from Black Tie Entertainment was amazing to work with and kept everyone dancing at our wedding too! Bill was attentive to what my husband and I envisioned for our wedding day ...
and exceeded all of our expectations! A week later and I am still getting compliments on our wedding DJ and how much fun the dance floor was. Black Tie Entertainment seriously made our night and I seriously can’t recommend them enough!
Crystal B
2.0
They were simply mediocre. I still cannot get over how much they cost and if you want an extra hour they charge $400. So for 15mins they are worth $100. They were not that great fo...
r that kind of pricing plus we could hear the dj arguing with someone on the phone.
Response from Black Tie Entertainment - DJ, Photo Booth, Videography
Sorry to learn you were surprised by the extra hour rate. However, our pricing has always...
been published on our website - the additional hour rate of $400 was listed there and on your contract which you signed 11 months prior to the event and we sent a copy to you twice for each of the installment payments you made. I don’t see where this should have been a surprise.
Furthermore in our opinion, we feel that our DJ went above and beyond mediocre service by:
-creating a steady dance party for a crowd of just 60 people
-providing tape and help to secure the ceremony aisle runner
-helping to pass out sticks with ribbons to guests and explain to them what to do with them
-helping to distribute drinks with your brother while waiting for grandma
-calling tables for dinner because caterer wouldn’t
-playing bridal party requests
-checking in with you during the party on TBD items like bouquet toss
-finding key people smoking outside barn to keep them informed
Courtney T
5.0
The best DJ! He was on time, took his time setting up and was professional. He took his time to know who everyone was, which made entrances seamless, stuck to the timeline, while n...
ot rushing anyone and really listened to our wants and needs. The music was so amazing, people did not get off the dance floor all night! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Jenna C
5.0
We got married in September at Hotel Syracuse and hired Black Tie Entertainment to DJ our wedding reception and also to provide Uplighting for our reception room.
Bill was our DJ...
and he was great!! He was easy to communicate via email. We met with him via zoom twice over the last year and once in person a few weeks before our wedding to finalize everything. Bill let us know that he plays music based on the vibe of the crowd, versus just playing from a list of requests, which we really appreciated. We emphasized we wanted good dance music and that keeping the dance floor alive was important to us. Bill understood the assignment! Everyone had a blast and the dance floor was full all night! He did a great job keeping things on track too - the toasts, the cake cutting, the bouquet toss, etc. We would definitely recommend him to our family and friends!
Also - If you have a chance to do uplighting at your venue - DO IT!! It makes any room looks 100 times better and it just adds a fun energy!!
Rebecca F
5.0
Bill was awesome to work with! He pays attention to the details and gives good suggestions to help the day go smoothly! Our dance floor was packed the whole night and all the guest...
s raved about him!!
Sarah B
5.0
Bill went above and beyond for our wedding. He arranged a meeting prior to the wedding where we were able to work with him to work on the timeline and pick out special songs for th...
roughout the night. Bill provided his expert opinion and made great suggestion which was so helpful in planning our big day. Throughout our wedding Bill did a great job playing music that kept our guests dancing and having fun all night. Everyone kept complementing how great our wedding was and how much fun they had which is all thanks to Black Tie Entertainment.
Mary C
5.0
Hi Bill:
Thank you again for helping to make our wedding day PERFECT! We were so happy with absolutely everything and we are filled with gratitude. We had so much fun and really...
thought you did a FANTASTIC job for us every step of the way!! We truly appreciate your efforts and attention to every detail for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Many of our guests commented how much they enjoyed the party because the music was great which made dancing a blast. You are a wonderful professional, Bill. Thank you form the bottom of our hearts!
Take care,
Mary & Linda
Shelby M
5.0
We got married at Hayloft on the Arch. Katie was our DJ and wow she didn’t disappoint! She helped make everything flow so nicely and granted all my requests without question! Many ...
guests came up to me throughout the night saying how great she was!! Can’t recommend them enough and especially Katie!!!!
Mary G
5.0
DJ Katie was amazing at our wedding. They worked with us to have the music we wanted. My husband wanted a video game and anime music for our cocktail hour. He created an spotify pl...
ay list and they took it from there. We did a special dance and they were able to help us edit music to fit the right time frame. DJ Katie and her team truly took our wedding to the next level. The music was perfect. We danced the night away.
McKenzie D
5.0
Jim & Bill were two great guys to work with. The days leading up to the event went smooth and they were great at contact even when we were planning from out of state. They helped u...
s last minute set up a live video for those that couldn’t travel to our wedding and they kept the entertainment live all night long. If you’re worried about having “boring dance songs” and no one on the dance floor, have no fear cause these two will make sure everyone is up and moving. Thanks for providing such a great day for us!!!
Sara C
5.0
Bill did an amazing job through out the entire process . The music was exactly what we were hoping for and it set a positive and energized tone the entire night . We would definit...
ely recommend using Black Tie for any event .
Simran A
5.0
Bill stuck with us through all of our wedding postponements - I say that with emphasis because he was always so encouraging when we spoke and eased all of our anxieties through the...
uncertainty of the wedding planning process. We had Bill for both our ceremony and reception, and we were so impressed with his seamless transitions and attention to detail. Our wedding was on Sept 19th, and Bill's expertise definitely left us with absolutely no worries at all. We didn't realize how important and essential Bill would be towards our big day, but we worked with our MC, wedding planner and our families to make sure everything went according to plan... And it did! Not only was he an essential part of the planning process with amazing ideas, he also read the dance floor perfectly making sure everyone was dancing all night long! We could not have asked for a better party and it was all because of Bill. He knew exactly what song to play at every moment for the wide variety of age groups we had. He was so perceptive that when our best man mentioned starring in Footloose in his speech, Bill took note and played the song so that our best man could show off his dance moves. Bill is hands down the best in his field and we were so lucky to have him!
McKenzie C
5.0
We had Black Tie Entertainment for our backyard wedding on September 11, 2021. From start to finish the experience was amazing!! Bill and Bob were very knowledgeable and helpful to...
get our wedding off on the right foot for the party. Bob came on the day and did an exceptionally great job!! The day and night was full of music and fun the whole time! I highly recommend them for any event!!
Maryann K
5.0
Could not be happier with the service provided by Black Tie Entertainment!! From their flexibility with location to the preparation process, a class act all the way. And DJ Katie...
literally crushed it!! The dance floor was full the entire night!! Outstanding job! Thank you!!
Hannah R
5.0
We hired Black Tie Entertainment for our wedding on 9/4/2021. Everything about the company was great. Bill kept in touch with us throughout the whole process, he responded to E-mai...
ls quickly and was always professional. We ended up having Mike as our DJ and again same result, he was great. We spoke several times before our big day to make sure everything was what we wanted from pronunciation of names, to clarifying our song choices and picking out music Mike was so great to work with. Fast forward to the day, Mike showed up early and had everything set up before guests arrived. Our family and friend are not big dancers but Mike got everyone out on the dance floor and having a great time. We are so glad we hired them for our wedding day.
Emily S
5.0
Bill did an awesome job helping us plan our day. He was always available to talk through options and help guide us. Our DJ Jose was fantastic. He did a great job recommending music...
for items we were uncertain about. He was also very involved the day of and made sure we were having a fun reception. Music selection was outstanding.
Max C
5.0
Mike did a phenomenal job. Both bill and mike were easy to work with, punctual, professional and prepared. They kept the music upbeat and we had a great time!
Madeline R
5.0
My number one wish for my wedding day was to enjoy the music and dance the night away. And the day of, I actually never left the dance floor! I knew from the moment I first met wit...
h Black Tie Entertainment that I was going to be happy with the service, and they delivered!
Everyone at the wedding also got up to dance at some point and joined in the fun! This is huge for me because I have gone to other weddings in the past where I have barely danced at all due to lack of variety or lack of fun music. Black Tie is the way to go! And I will definitely reach out to Black Tie for any future major events!
Mae & Billy C
5.0
We used Black Tie Entertainment for our wedding in December 2019 and were so glad we did. We don’t live in the Syracuse area, so we weren’t able to meet Bill until the day of our w...
edding, but we always felt like we were in good hands with him and Black Tie. From our first phone call with Bill about 7 months before the wedding, we felt really comfortable with Bill. He listened to all of our thoughts and concerns, and gave helpful recommendations when we asked for them (i.e. timing and order of events during our reception).
Most importantly, Bill & Black Tie exceeded our expectations the night of our wedding. We had mentioned to Bill that we wanted our reception to be lively with lots of dancing, and that’s exactly what happened. We received so many comments from our guests about how the DJ did a great job keeping the party going, and the dance floor was full almost the whole night. Additionally, Bill was very accommodating of our requests even on the day of the wedding. We had a couple last minute changes to the order of events and he said it was no problem and made us feel relaxed and comfortable. We also asked him during the reception if he could play a couple songs that we had forgotten to request ahead of time, and he was able to fit them all in.
We are so happy that we used Bill & Black Tie for our wedding! Thanks guys for a wonderful night!!!
Antoinette K
5.0
Black Tie was the perfect choice for our DJ! Jose and Bill were extremely responsive and flexible throughout our entire planning process. Several guests commented on how fantastic ...
the music was and the dance floor was busy all night long. We aren't big party people, but we'd consider throwing another party just to hire them again! Don't look any further for a DJ - Black Tie is the best you could get.
Mary M
5.0
BTE is the BEST! Jose kept our dance floor packed all night long! We had other guests at our venue say they wanted to join our reception because of the music! Bill and Jose are v...
ery easy to work with and prompted us to really think about what we wanted our ceremony and reception to look like with frank honesty. THey gave great advice! If we had to do it all over again, we would not change a thing.
kalynn w
5.0
Everything we wanted and more! Our guests were on the dance floor ALL night long. Bill truly understood what type of vibe we were going for and he executed it perfectly! Friends an...
d family alike were anxiously waiting to hear the next song he played. We could not have asked for a better DJ and experience with Bill and Black Tie Entertainment. HIGHLY recommend them for your next weeding or event!
Sarah L
5.0
Bill and Black Tie are amazing! 5/5 recommend every time.
Our great experience started out during the interview process. Bill was relaxed and we shared a very similar view on mus...
ic at a wedding - make it flow, make it jam, and keep people dancing! He was very willing as well to have a few additional “phone screens” with my best man / brother. That level of rolling with the punches and service continued leading up and during the wedding.
Bill (and his co-mate Katie) conducted a very thorough pre wedding call. I will say that I think Black Tie are at their best when you give them creative license reins with the right amount of guidance.
On the day of the event, Bill and Katie executed beautifully. They were extremely attentive to what me and my wife needed and true to their word kept people dancing all night long. Quote from one of my aunts, “I literally felt like I was at the world’s best dance party for 2 straight hours.”
Thank you Bill and Black Tie. You all made so many amazing memories for us.
Caitlin Z
5.0
Katie kept the party going all night on the dance floor for our guests! We communicated and planned with both Katie and Bill leading up to the wedding day itself. They were patient...
and responsive to all our inquiries. They scheduled a phone call for about a month prior to the actual wedding day to nail down the itinerary, the pronunciation of our names (as well as our bridal party), and gave us tips on subtle cues we could give them throughout the night if we wanted to cut a song short. Katie was the DJ for our wedding reception and she kept the momentum going all night. She was prompt, professional, but also was having just as much fun as our guests which contributed to the vibe/mood! She was helpful in organizing some group photos on the dance floor. We would not hesitate to recommend BTE to anyone. Thank you so much!!
Caitlin T
5.0
Got married yesterday, and i couldn’t wait to write this review. Bill and his team are FANTASTIC. He took the time to speak with us on multiple occasions and made our vision happen...
. He carefully crafted and played our wish list of music throughout the night and our guests danced the night away. There was truly something for everyone!!! Bill checked in with me throughout the night to ensure that things were running smoothly. I. Can’t speak enough about the amount of fun that we had and the energy he brought to the night. I would recommend BTE to anyone and everyone looking for an accommodating, patient, and overall fantastic DJ. THANK YOU!!
Summer C
5.0
We loved working with BTE! The whole team was kind and wanted to make sure they had everything the way we wanted it. They are flexible and offered alternative solutions for a few i...
tems we just weren’t sure about during planning. They answered all our inquiries fast, we had a great dance party, and such a fun time with the photo booth!
Carrie L
5.0
My husband and I had the pleasure to work with Jose from Black Tie Entertainment and I knew he was going to fit right in with us and our wedding when we had our phone meeting. Jose...
was professional, FUN and very kind. He had a smile on his face the whole time and coordinated our night with ease, the guests loved him! Black Tie Entertainment has great customer service and were a breeze to work with. Strongly recommend!
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