Syracuse DJ, Photo Booths, Videography, Uplighting
$2,700 starting price
Syracuse, Central NY
Service area
Bill & Mike
EVENTS DIRECTOR
AWARD WINNER (13X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Black Tie Entertainment - DJ, Photo Booth, Videography is an award-winning multi-media and wedding entertainment company in Syracuse, NY. It has provided customized disc jockey services, 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 they can confirm it's within their coverage area). Contact Black Tie Entertainment today to begin planning a celebration you will never forget. They 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 - DJ, Photo Booth, Videography
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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Prices & packages
Wedding DJ - Peak Season, May-October
$3,500 starting price
Wedding DJ - Peak Season, May-October
$3,500 starting price
5 hours
5 hours
Dance floor party lighting
Dance floor party lighting
Wireless Mics
Wireless Mics
Request guarantee
Request guarantee
All Master of Ceremony duties and announcements
All Master of Ceremony duties and announcements
Planning meetings
Planning meetings
All day of wedding party coordination
All day of wedding party coordination
Second sound system for use in another area
Second sound system for use in another area
Sub woofers
Sub woofers
Wedding DJ, Photo Booth, & Uplighting
$5,000 starting price
Wedding DJ, Photo Booth, & Uplighting
$5,000 starting price
5 hours
5 hours
Custom color & text design of photo strip
Custom color & text design of photo strip
All features from our DJ Package #1
All features from our DJ Package #1
Choice of 12 photo booth backdrops
Choice of 12 photo booth backdrops
Uplighting - full room, up to 28 lights
Uplighting - full room, up to 28 lights
Photo booth with attendant & props
Photo booth with attendant & props
Immediate photo prints & thumb drive of all photos
Immediate photo prints & thumb drive of all photos
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- Wedding DJ - Peak Season, May-October$3,500 starting priceWedding DJ - Peak Season, May-October$3,500 starting price5 hours5 hoursDance floor party lightingDance floor party lightingWireless MicsWireless MicsRequest guaranteeRequest guaranteeAll Master of Ceremony duties and announcementsAll Master of Ceremony duties and announcementsPlanning meetingsPlanning meetingsAll day of wedding party coordinationAll day of wedding party coordinationSecond sound system for use in another areaSecond sound system for use in another areaSub woofersSub woofers
- Wedding DJ, Photo Booth, & Uplighting$5,000 starting priceWedding DJ, Photo Booth, & Uplighting$5,000 starting price5 hours5 hoursCustom color & text design of photo stripCustom color & text design of photo stripAll features from our DJ Package #1All features from our DJ Package #1Choice of 12 photo booth backdropsChoice of 12 photo booth backdropsUplighting - full room, up to 28 lightsUplighting - full room, up to 28 lightsPhoto booth with attendant & propsPhoto booth with attendant & propsImmediate photo prints & thumb drive of all photosImmediate photo prints & thumb drive of all photos
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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
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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
4.9
out of 5.0173 reviews
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Black Tie Entertainment receives glowing reviews for their exceptional professionalism, organization, and performance at weddings. Multiple reviewers commend the DJ services, uplighting, CO2 blasts, and overall atmosphere created by Black Tie Entertainment, making the ceremony and reception run smoothly. The staff, including individuals like Bill and Michael, are highly praised for their communication, energy, and ability to keep guests on the dance floor all night. Clients appreciate the attention to detail, personalized consultations, and the unforgettable party atmosphere created by Black Tie Entertainment.Review photos
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Lisa C
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5.0
10/17/2024
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 were 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!
Scott P
5.0
12/28/2024
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).
Any questions?
Charles D
5.0
12/28/2024
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
12/27/2024
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 throughout 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
12/27/2024
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 guests loved them too. We used their CO2 blasts and uplighting as well.
Barbara M
5.0
10/08/2024
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.
Katrina S
5.0
8/15/2024
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
12/24/2023
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 appreciative for their services.
Brandon M
5.0
12/24/2023
Everything was fantastic. I’ve seen a lot of DJs and these guys were a cut above.
Gianna B
5.0
11/17/2023
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 have had him at our wedding!
Samantha V
5.0
11/08/2023
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
10/31/2023
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 for. 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
10/28/2023
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
10/12/2023
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 easy 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
10/11/2023
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 requests 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!
Deanna W
5.0
8/28/2023
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
8/25/2023
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
8/15/2023
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 vendor 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
8/02/2023
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
7/12/2023
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 throughout 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.
Abigail J
5.0
11/19/2022
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
11/07/2022
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 for that kind of pricing plus we could hear the dj arguing with someone on the phone.
Vendor response 11/09/2022
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
11/06/2022
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 not 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
10/12/2022
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
9/26/2022
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 guests raved about him!!
Sarah B
5.0
9/25/2022
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 throughout 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
8/17/2022
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
8/08/2022
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
8/05/2022
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 play 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
3/16/2022
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 us 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!!!
Tim C
5.0
10/30/2021
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 definitely recommend using Black Tie for any event .
Simran A
5.0
9/27/2021
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
9/24/2021
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
9/20/2021
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
9/15/2021
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-mails 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
8/20/2021
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
6/01/2021
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
4/18/2021
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 with 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
2/24/2020
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 wedding, 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
11/27/2019
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
11/11/2019
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 very 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
10/28/2019
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 and 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!
Connor C
5.0
9/30/2019
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 music 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
8/11/2019
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
7/28/2019
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
7/13/2019
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 items 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
7/09/2019
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!
Julieann C
4.0
6/23/2019
They did our DJ, emcee, and Open Photo Booth. They were great! They played for our ceremony, cocktail reception and wedding reception. Bill sat with me ahead of time to go over the events of the day. Then i had changed my mind on a few introduction songs and emailed him. He still accommodated. Even went over a quick run down before introductions... The music was great and people danced the whole time! Also my husband decided at the last minute to do an open photo booth. Best decision! My friends and family loved it. We had big groups and with open photo it was seen more so more people used it. And it was more accommodating to bigger group photos. At the end of the night the photo gal running the booth stuck around to help us pack up reception stuff! It was so nice of her! All in all you will not be disappointed!
Kathyrn D
5.0
6/23/2019
We used Black Tie for our ceremony, reception, and photo booth. They did a great job with all three. Everyone complemented us on our set up for the outside ceremony with a microphone and beautiful music playing. the DJ did a fantastic job helping guide us through all the events of the reception and kept our guests entertained with great music. The photo booth was a huge hit with all our guests and we got a flash drive with all the pictures. They walked us through step by step and made it whole experience easy and stress free. We truly enjoyed working with them.
Karyn H
5.0
6/20/2019
I would highly recommend this DJ to anybody looking, they were amazing! They accommodated anything we needed including extra equipment and any song requests we had to make our day everything we wanted. Our DJ for the wedding was the best, she was so cool and communicated amazingly. She worked with my Maid of Honor and they had everything squared away in no time. She had everybody on the dance floor too and knew exactly what to play! I got ton's of compliments on them.
Stephanie L
5.0
6/04/2019
Best DJ Ever!! They did not play a bad song...... all night.... They did the music for everything (ceremony, cocktail hour and reception) and each part was amazing! They listened to us and definitely got a feel for our style. The dance floor was packed all night! We literally had to force ourselves to sit out on a song so that we could get off our feet! Very professional and super easy to talk to. They made our day super special with the best music! Highly highly highly recommend! You will get everything your money pays for and more!
Vendor response 06/04/2019
Thanks for the review Stephanie. It was my pleasure to work for you. All the best!! ...
-DJ Jason
Rebecca V
5.0
5/23/2019
My husband and I can’t speak highly enough of Black Tie Entertainment, especially DJ Jose. From our first meeting, until our wedding day- they made us feel so comfortable with our choices and gave us everything we wanted and more. From the first song until the end, DJ Jose kept the dance floor packed and made it fun for everyone. Our guests continue to message us telling us how great DJ Jose was...we love DJ Jose!! Thank you so much!
Eamonn & Rebecca Vaughn
a member
5.0
10/24/2018
We had BTE do our wedding on September 15, 2018 and Bill did AMAZING! The dance floor was full the entire night! He was so easy to work with and he is the nicest guy. His uplighting is SPECTACULAR as well. The way he mashes up some music to go from one song to another is so fun, people had a blast and complimented how great our DJ was. Book Bill if you are getting a DJ!!!!!!
Serena P
5.0
10/23/2018
Bill was the DJ at our wedding Sept 1, 2018. I cannot even put into words how amazing this man was! He was so open to all of our ideas and suggestions, but used his professional expertise to guide us to ensure the night ran smoothly. He was able to keep everyone on the dance floor the whole night, even when we switched to cultural music. We had a great time dancing all night! Do yourselves a favor and get Black Tie Entertainment for your wedding/party! You won't regret it :)
Alyssa B
5.0
10/18/2018
The best DJ entertainment we could have ever asked for. We couldn't have been happier. We had so many compliments. They MADE the party. Very professional and fun! We are so happy we went with Black Tie. Recommend them 200%
Vendor response 10/18/2018
It was a pleasure working for you. I had a blast! -DJ Jose
Nicole D
5.0
10/17/2018
Bill was absolutely amazing!!! We had an absolute blast and the best feeling ever was looking up or turning around and always seeing the f
Brad W
5.0
10/10/2018
I cannot recommend Black Tie Entertainment enough! We used their services for our wedding and they were such an integral part of our day. BTE was very professional, organized, and easy to work with. The planning phase leading up to the event was a breeze and correspondence was very fast. It felt like they knew what we were thinking and what we wanted without even having to say anything. On the actual day of the wedding, the set-up and equipment was outstanding and our DJ kept open lines of communication with us to make sure every aspect of our event went off without a hitch. They were very accommodating with our ideas for the music and supplemented their own choices quite well. It was a great mash-up and people did not leave the dance floor for four hours straight. We were so elated with Black Tie Entertainment that I would consider getting married again just to have them DJ the party. Highly recommended!
Chelsea H
5.0
10/05/2018
Black Tie Entertainment was one of the best decisions we made during selecting vendors for our wedding. They were recommended to me by a friend and I would recommend them to anybody. I wasn’t really sure what to expect when meeting with Bill for our initial meeting but his professionalism and organizational skills were so impressive I knew we needed them right away. We didn’t have a wedding planner or day of coordinator but honestly I didn’t feel like I needed it because our DJ, Bob, was so on top of everything the whole night. My sister sang our first dance song and it was no trouble for him to get the accompaniment and mic for her. My sisters also had a special musical surprise planned during their speeches and Bob worked with them to make sure everything was perfect. We weren’t too picky for music selections during the dancing but everyone had such an awesome time all night on the dance floor! We also had laurel running a photo booth all night and our guests had such an awesome time with that, too! She was super great helping everyone (even my grandparents who didn’t know what a photo booth was) to get super fun pictures and have a great time! Thank you so much for everything, guys, you really made our wedding night the perfect night!
Kim L
5.0
10/03/2018
BTE is the absolute best for DJ and Photo Booth services! Bill was so easy to work with and always so responsive and accommodating. And Katie was the best DJ ever! She kept the party going, the dance floor was never empty! She did the most amazing job! We have already recommended BTE to 4 of our friends getting married next year and 1 has already booked. We keep hearing from our guests how great the reception was because of Katie. Thank you Bill and Katie for making our big day even more perfect!!
Carla H
5.0
10/03/2018
We absolutely loved our DJ, it was our absolute favorite part of the wedding! Jose was so much fun and really brought the party. We wish that he would have played a few more of the songs that we requested, but that is the only feedback that we can provide. We would absolutely recommend Black Tie to everyone.
Dani C
5.0
10/01/2018
DJ Katie was awesome! We absolutely loved her, and so did all of our guests. She got everyone up and dancing right away, and had us dancing all night. The photobooth was also great, and we love having all of the photographs on a thumbdrive. I would highly recommend BlackTie Entertainment for any event. They made the night just perfect !!
Jessica L
5.0
9/27/2018
We recently had Bob DJ our wedding on Saturday 9/22/18 and I honestly cannot say enough good things about him!
When we first met with Bill (the owner) at our original meeting, we instantly were sold. He was so personable and we knew we were in good hands. We did not know who exactly was going to DJ our wedding until a few weeks before the wedding and I knew the instant I spoke with Bob that we liked him already. We struggled with some song choices during our initial meeting with Bob and he even texted me on several occasions with song choice recommendations that came into his head at random times. That was so appreciative and he made me feel like not as another bride. We also had a strict "no music older than the 80's" request for our reception music and he ensured that what we requested is what we got! He had such high energy and the dance floor was packed all night! I was worried that the introductions were going to sound too rehearsed or announced just because of experiences we have had with DJ's at other weddings, however Bob was the perfect happy medium. He played every song on our "to play list", introductions went smoothly and no names were pronounced incorrectly. He played our ceremony music also which turned out exactly what we wanted. I cannot think of even one single thing that went wrong.
Booking Black Tie was one of the best decisions that we made for our wedding and our special day would definitely not have been as perfect if it weren't for Bob. Thank you so so much, we are forever grateful!!
Susanne S
5.0
9/09/2018
Absolutely amazing! Bob kept people on their feet all night and made sure to cater to all age groups in the crowd. He was so personal and made sure that everything went smoothly. He gave me the piece of mind that everything was going to be perfect so I could completely enjoy the wedding. We had so many people come up to us and compliment the music choices. He was the perfect emcee and kept everything moving at the right pace without seeming rushed. Bob was also able to get all of our song requests in and made sure everyone had a special night. I thoroughly enjoyed every second of the night and I know my friends and family did as well. I would highly recommend (and already have) Black Tie to anyone getting married!
Danielle M
5.0
8/24/2018
Bill and Bob were not only incredibly easy to work with, but ensured everything was perfect that day. Things I wouldn't have thought of during the night like "do I really want to interrupt dancing for a bouquet toss," were handled by Bob with ease. I planned my wedding from across the country and Bill was super responsive with email and we got the chance to meet the week before which was amazing. We had a choreographed surprise first dance and timing, sound quality, everything was perfect. There's nothing I hate more than a dj who loves the sound of his own voice and just talks the whole night haha- Bob knew what to say to get the party going, played the right songs to ensure that everyone was on the dance floor, and kept it entertaining. He stayed an extra hour no questions asked which was amazing. Thank you black tie!!
Kelsey B
5.0
8/06/2018
BTE was an amazing DJ service for our wedding on 7/21/18. Our initial contact with them resulted in a very fast response with lots of great conversation to get the ball rolling on booking their services. We had our wedding at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, which requires multiple set up loca