Black Tie Entertainment

r DJ and MC for our wedding. The planning was seamless, and every single call we had with him eased our nerves just a little bit more. John took the time to get to know us and made some incredible suggestions, including showing us a playlist of classical covers of emo songs that we used during our ceremony! This was a huge hit with our guests, with a handful were telling us they were playing a game to guess which song was playing! We told John that the music was one of the most important parts of our day, and he took care to ensure everything went perfectly. He worked with me to surprise my husband with a tribute to his father who has passed, and worked with the best man to surprise us during his speech with Noah Kahan! John was able to read the room and played songs that he could tell our guests would enjoy, and had an “emo hour” that was a HUGE HIT! Our biggest goal was that once the dance floor was opened, no one left it, and John made sure that happened! And we loved seeing him having the time of his life in the DJ booth, too! My husband and I may need to renew our vows every year so we can keep hiring John! We couldn’t have asked for better music and a better MC and DJ!

riffin, was energetic, experienced, and really read the room to keep the dance floor packed the entire night. He knew exactly how to read the crowd and transition between songs to keep everyone dancing. The music appealed to all age groups, and we received so much positive feedback from our guests on how much fun they had. We couldn't be happier with Black Tie Entertainment's services and highly recommend them for any couple's wedding.

for us. He gracefully handled several day-of issues without alerting us to them unless financially necessary (such as when we ran out of pre-purchased wine). We rented a beautiful wedding arch from them as well as tables signs, and Dave set up all of the table decorations on our behalf on the day-of. Gene was our DJ and we loved everything he played - he did a fantastic job of incorporating our different tastes and played a bit of everything (rock, rap, Millennial throwbacks, and some oldies). Our wedding guests stayed on the dance floor all night long. We also very much appreciated Black Tie's portal, which provided helpful song suggestions and kept track of our day-of timeline. We would definitely recommend them. 

oing through the night. He did a very good job rolling with the inevitable hiccups in timing.

good hands—he listened to the vibe we wanted for the night and paired us with Eddy, who turned out to be a great fit. Eddy’s pre-ceremony music was such a highlight that several of our guests mentioned it to us, and throughout the night he played exactly what we hoped for. The planning form was easy to use, and I appreciated being able to request specific versions of songs. I had worried about the sound in the glass rooftop space, but because Eddy had experience at the venue, everything came through perfectly. We also rented the photo booth through Black Tie, and it was such a fun addition! Coordinating it was seamless since it was the same vendor, and we loved that we could customize the photo strip design. The props were great (and included!), and everyone could get multiple copies. If you’re on the fence about adding the photo booth, do it—and if you’re looking for a DJ who is professional, fun, and truly gets your vision, you can’t go wrong with Eddy!

both DJ and MC training — and they don't subcontract, which gave us a lot of peace of mind. When you book, you have an initial consultation with someone from their team who asks thoughtful questions about your style and preferences, and then they match you with DJs based on your vision. That’s how we were paired with Andrew. Their communication and planning tools were fantastic. They provide an online portal where you and your DJ can both input and update everything from song requests to timeline details. I had several follow-up calls with Andrew to make sure he really understood our vibe — and on the day of, the energy and music were absolutely perfect. The ceremony went off without a hitch, and once the dancing started, Andrew really shined. His transitions, timing, and song selections for the dance party were spot-on — the exact fun, high-energy vibe we were hoping for. Our guests were raving about how much fun they had, and the dance floor stayed full the entire time. There were a couple of minor hiccups — our ceremony ran long, and Andrew needed about an hour to reset for the reception (which we knew beforehand but did not account for), so there was a short delay outdoors in the heat. And there were a few moments of uncertainty for what was happening next — but honestly, those were small things that only I or the planner would have noticed. From a guest perspective, everything was seamless. Andrew made up for it 100% once the party started, and we couldn’t have been happier with how the night ended. If you're looking for a professional, well-trained DJ team with great tools and even better music — I highly recommend Black Tie Entertainment. They helped bring our wedding to life.

to understand our vision, music preferences, and the vibe we wanted for our big day—and they nailed it! The dance floor was packed the entire night, and our guests are still raving about how great the music was. Matt read the room perfectly, kept the energy high, and seamlessly blended songs to keep the party going. Matt handled all the MC duties with confidence and charisma, making announcements and transitions smooth and stress-free. If you're looking for a DJ who cares about making your wedding unforgettable, look no further. Matt and Black Tie Entertainment exceeded all our expectations and made our daughter’s night one she will never forget! Thank you for being such an important part of our celebration!

the best experience and he absolutely did! He was an incredible and professional MC and DJ. He provided the music our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. He allowed us to personalize the each section of the wedding as we wanted to using the BTE website. The website was super user friendly! We absolutely loved every second of our wedding and are so lucky we had John for our day!!!! 100000/10 recommend.

m 3 years old all the way to those in their upper 70s!

arly every DJ company I reached out to either included that in their simplest package by default or they tried to sell us on including it. When Matt, the booking agent, and I got on the phone, he began by asking what I was looking for. After spending a chunk of time listening to me, he said he knew exactly how to deliver it. Now on the other side of things, he was right! I knew I didn’t want a DJ who was going to be the hype man on the mic. I wanted the music and our guests to speak for themselves. We had a backyard BBQ style outdoor wedding with campfires, yard games, cocktails, food, lots of dessert… and a dance floor. I didn’t want our wedding to BE the dance floor. It was amazing that Matt’s planning in selecting a good DJ for my husband and I’s energy and Nick’s execution of the message from our planning meetings, we managed to have both. I was able to dance and party on the dance floor for a while with an ebbing and flowing crowd of people while also lounging and relaxing at fire pits. Nick didn’t try to change the vibe and he read the room perfectly. He followed my soft script and went with the flow, taking direction from my coordinator when the caterer dropped the ball on timing. He also wasn’t afraid to do his homework to prepare for the wedding- we did two planning meetings at his request. He watched the video I sent of our first dance and even mentioned to me that we nailed it afterwards. He sounded calm and confident throughout the event. He even stepped up to bolt across the dancefloor when the crazy wind blew my table linens into the pillar candles!!! We appreciated the professionalism that Nick blended with a fun and relatable personality. I know that he could deliver to other types of weddings as well, but as someone who wanted a really specific vision, and can be very particular, I am THRILLED with how Nick managed to nail that. He really did it! Thank you Nick and Matt!

or a whole mix of guests of all ages. We had multiple planning meetings with Matt beforehand, and he was so receptive to all of our preferences and needs. He was very well organized too, and his company uses a great, user-friendly portal to input all your details and song choices ahead of time. Overall Matt had the perfect blend of taking our music tastes into account mixed with his expertise, and it made everything so fun. He was a great emcee as well, making announcements when needed and keeping the energy up all night.

sleep on it, other DJs we talked to tried to rush us into booking!) During our initial call and the 18 months leading up to our wedding day, John was thorough, answered all of our questions, offered some amazing ideas (like a reverse anniversary dance to open the dance floor which was an absolute hit at our wedding!) and took everything we told him to heart. Throughout the planning process he was quick to reply to emails, worked with our coordinator, and helped map out our timeline for the day. Most importantly: We did not invite folks who are known for hitting the dance floor. From the time it opened up after speeches to the last song of the night it was completely packed. I had so many guests reaching out to me absolutely raving about the music, the flow, and the skills John provided that night. He was interactive with our crowd, knew how to highlight a moment, and kept the vibes and the music going right up until the end. The wedding was 3 days ago and I'm still sore from dancing so much! (and I am not a big dancer at all) Don't hesitate to book, especially with John! His schedule seems to fill up quick and it's clear why. He was professional, communicative, worked with us over the course of 18 months to get everything perfect, and helped make our wedding day more than we could ever have dreamed of.

able to read the room well and play all the right songs! We received so many compliments on him, we cannot thank him enough for helping our night run so smoothly!!

help make our celebration unforgettable. He took the time to get to know our style and preferences, and then absolutely nailed the vibe we were going for. The music was flawless from start to finish. Our ceremony had the perfect emotional touch, the cocktail hour had guests smiling and swaying, and the reception? An epic dance party that people are still talking about! Chris read the room like a pro and kept the energy high all night long, mixing songs seamlessly and throwing in just the right amount of crowd interaction. What really stood out was how much he cared—not just about the music, but about us having the best experience possible. He coordinated effortlessly with our planner and other vendors, stayed on top of the timeline, and made sure every transition felt smooth and natural. It was clear he genuinely wanted everything to go perfectly for us—and thanks to him, it did. Thank you, Chris, for being such a big part of the magic. You made our wedding unforgettable!

phone call helped lay out the process for us. We also had access to a portal to enter all of our music into and to create a timeline with our DJ, which was very helpful for keeping things organized. I had already been to a wedding as a guest where Matt was the DJ and I knew I needed him to DJ our wedding as well. I could not have been more pleased with our choice. Matt met with us twice prior to the wedding to go over how the entire day would go music-wise, pick specific parts of the songs for things like our first dance and parent dances, and to get a vibe for what type of music we like. My husband and I didn't pick out lots of songs for the reception, but Matt was able to get such a good read on our taste in music anyway. He has such a gift for reading the room as well as the couple to create an unforgettable experience. So many of my family members commented on how awesome Matt was as our DJ. Our dance floor was PACKED from when we opened the dance floor to when our reception ended. Matt also gave us lots of expert tips about other aspects of our wedding from timing of the toasts to when to serve salads, which ended up being so helpful as well. In my opinion, Black Tie Entertainment, and specifically DJ Matt, is worth every penny and more!

ng. My husband and I felt so comfortable with the services he recommended and appreciated the time he took to talk through typical timeline for DJs and coordinators leading up to the big day. We booked a DJ and month of coordinator and were wow’d. Our DJ, Chris Laing, was extremely professional in the way he led our introductory and timeline calls. He truly listened to what kind of vibe we wanted for our wedding and executed it perfectly. In the words of my husband, friends, and family, our wedding was lit! Our coordinator Becca Manning was very kind on our introduction call. Unfortunately, there was an error in the system and she was double booked but she found us the most amazing coordinator, Nikki Clark. Black Tie worked to get Nikki into their system so there was minimal impact to my husband and I plus we adored working with Nikki. Overall, my husband and I could not be happier with having booked with Black Tie Entertainment! 10/10 quality, people, and execution

kept great communication with us throughout the entire process. He had so many great ideas for our wedding and he gave such great creative direction. Everyone at our wedding was raving about Andrew and how great the energy was. Highly recommend Andrew as a wedding DJ and Black Tie Entertainment overall!

sse. He responded quickly to changes and really got a good sense of us and our guests so he could adjust to what was happening. We were on the dance floor all night and loved every minute!

lped us with our timeline and also provided resources to make the day go smoother. It felt like we immediately vibed and he understood our vision for our reception. He also did a phenomenal job with helping us with cueing and MC'ing the varying parts of our wedding. We received many excited exclamations from our guests that they loved that Chris was "actually mixing". Chris is the GOAT, would highly recommend using him and Black Tie Entertainment.

portal where music didn’t get saved the week prior. At our final meeting, Andrew helped solve the issue and make recommendations on music that we were unsure of. Andrew kept the crowd going and the dance floor full the entire night!

of events for our wedding. Black Tie provides a convenient portal through which we could add songs for all the major events, timelines, photobooth templates, and a general list of songs we wanted played on the dance floor. Day of our wedding, Matt was wonderful about working with other vendors to keep to the timeline of events while accounting for flexibility for last minute requests. He was able to keep the dancefloor engaged at all times and did a wonderful job of reading the room for all friends, older relatives, and young children who were present. All the equipment that was used by Blacktie worked well - the speakers, microphones, dance floor lighting, uplighting on the walls, and the photobooth We highly recommend both Matt and Black Tie for DJ and entertainment services

ohn has a lot of experience as a DJ which made the planning process very smooth. He offered suggestions on song choices, styles, and timing. He also did a great job on the day-of with reading the room and being an emcee to make announcements and steer the crowd. We especially loved his house remixes! John was so much fun to work with. Victoria was very responsive and paid close attention to all the details both on the day and at our rehearsal. She communicated and coordinated with all of our vendors which took a lot of stress off of us in the planning process. She is a clear communicator and a problem solver. She is also incredibly personable! It was amazing to work with John and Victoria - they were so in-sync and it helped our day run perfectly smooth! We highly recommend John and Victoria with Black Tie!

ke sure we were all on the same page, and everything went off seamlessly on the wedding day. We largely deferred to Kevin on the music selections during the reception based on general guidelines we gave him, and he did a great job.

professionalism and ensured we had the smoothest and best wedding day possible. DJ Mike killed it. He listened to us intently and nailed our vibe perfectly. People that never danced were on the dance floor and the majority that loved to dance were happy all night long. Coordinator Becca was also fantastic. She went above and beyond before our big day, and assisted with ironing our our timeline and final walkthrough. She had every detail covered on the big day itself and kept our day running smoothly. When you get married you do not want to have to sweat the tiniest details, and we did not have to do that because of her expertise. A stand up group all around. Thank you!

d in seamlessly. He followed all of our song picks and preferred genres from the comprehensive planning portal, and he also paid attention to the vibe from our guests and kept up the energy.

beat when we had to switch to our rain plan day of. We've had so many guests ask for his information as he's just that good!

music and light up the room and everyone’s mood is something we appreciate so much because it’s hard to find that at weddings we have been to. Eddy has massive knowledge of the wedding industry and he knows his art well. During our meetings leading up to the wedding, I requested a scavenger hunt game for guests and despite never hosted something like that before, Eddy executed the game wonderfully with his humor and fun music. We all had so much fun watching the guests enjoy playing it. The music he played was incredible. He respect our music lists (Hiphop/ EDM) and only made it better. Our dance floor was full the ENTIRE night. I also highly recommend uplighting and dance floor lighting because it makes a huge different to the ballroom at night. Also, the communication part was so thoroughly and professionally done. He made sure to send out the timeline to all of the vendors involved and never left an email unanswered. Thank you Eddy and Black Tie Entertainment for making our day special!

ly incorporated our song requests and used her expertise to keep the dance floor lively all night. She ensured smooth transitions during our ceremony and perfectly captured the mood we wanted for our special day. With Stephi, we never had to worry about cheesy antics—just great music and a fantastic time. We highly recommend her for any wedding!

job. They have an organized system and kept the whole night running smoothly. DJ Eddy kept the energy up, many of my guests said they danced the whole night!

eral meetings prior to the wedding to perfect every detail. Gene was absolutely amazing and we received so many compliments on his work from our guests! Gene quickly adapted to any changes needed on the spot. We are so impressed by his experience and skill. We had the best night of our lives and everyone was out on the dance floor, song after song. Can’t recommend Gene & BTE more, AMAZING WORK!!

nd we had an absolute blast the night of the wedding! She made everything run so smoothly at both the rehearsal walk through and the day of our wedding. Highly highly recommend!!

g process Mike was easy to reach and talked us through some of the extras for our wedding day to see if they would enhance our experience or not. Mike does a great job of also MCing the night with things like introductions, giving our guests direction, and more. Mike would be a great pick for your wedding DJ.

e reception and was very easy to work with. He helped us organize the reception details so everything flowed easily and kept us on track throughout the night. He even hosted a brief trivia session during the reception, which all the guests loved!

gs to think about that we hadn't for our reception and ceremony. He was great with MCing and he worked so well with all of the other vendors! None of our vendors ever worked with each other before and the whole thing just ended up being seamless! DJ Mike can also really read the crowd and knows how to turn things up so everyone has an amazing time. We got SO many compliments about how great he was and even have some friends asking for his information, which we will definitely be sharing!! If you're looking for an amazing and fun DJ for an event, take a look at DJ Mike! We highly recommend him to anyone! Thank you again DJ Mike for everything! We had such a wonderful time for our wedding and you truly helped make our vision come to life!

ading up to the wedding. He has a very friendly personality and is easy to work and communicate with. Eddy’s extensive experience is evident in the way he chooses music to play at just the right time based on the mood of the crowd. We had a few must-plays, but we left most of the creativity and intuition up to him on what was most appropriate for the moment — he delivered! All our guests (and us!) had an awesome time thanks to the music coordination and selections! It’s no surprise Eddy won DC Area DJ of the Year for 2023 with Black Tie Entertainment. He is second to none!

we wanted to have and made them happen day of, and kept the dance floor filled the whole night! All of our guests told us that our wedding was the most they had danced, even our more reserved friends and family couldn’t resist! We also got uplighting for them, which I was hesitant about but completely transformed our wedding space with minimal effort on our part. I highly recommend John and Tony for your wedding entertainment!

ded to be. I had countless meetings with Rick where if I kindly declined his suggestions (ie. I didn’t want to do an anniversary dance) he would start ignoring me and try to talk my husband into why he thought it was a great idea. He interrupted our first look trying to loudly introduce himself to my father in law who was standing nearby trying to discretely enjoy the moment and we had to politely ask him to leave as this was a private moment. One of my guests informed me that he actively rolled his eyes at me after a conversation we had during our reception. My wedding coordinator almost asked him to leave during the reception because he was being so rude to my guests. I had countless guests come up to me and tell me about an unpleasant interaction they had with Rick. Please please do not let this man hijack your wedding like he did ours

d was so friendly. While dancing, multiple guests commented on how he was crushing it. We also opted for a photobooth. Our photobooth operator was also great. He took boomerangs of us during our first and parent dances and also took pictures of the dances and turned them into photo strips for us. It was a very sweet touch we were not expecting but were happy to have.

He delivered exactly the vibe we wanted and so many people never left the dance floor! We have had so many complements about the music at our wedding! We also didn’t have any issues with people not being able to hear the ceremony or any of the speeches.

e throughout the planning process and provided thoughtful insight for the event. By the time the day came we had no doubt that Stephi was the right choice for our wedding and were happy to place our trust in her hands. Stephi ran the events wonderfully, she listened to and executed all our requests. She was a joy to work with and very professional. We received SO many compliments from guests about how music was played. We would absolutely recommend Black Tie and Stephi to anyone looking for a high-quality DJ for their event.