By Request Mobile Dj Service

You Dream - We Do!

Akron, Canton, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Warren, Youngstown

Service area

4.9

Verified reviews from real couples

Ryan was great to work with, and kept the music flowing all night! The dancefloor was never empty!

Hannah G.

5.0

We had an incredible experience with Ryan! He kept the energy exactly where it needed to be all night long and played an amazing mix of music that had everyone on the dance floor. He understood our vibe perfectly and made the reception feel so fun and effortless. He also made sure we had everything we needed — from clear announcements to smooth transitions to great sound quality throughout the venue. Everything felt organized, professional, and perfectly timed. We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ. He helped make our wedding unforgettable, and we’re so grateful. Highly recommend!

Aubrie M.

5.0

Ryan von Ahn

OWNER

AWARD WINNER

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

By Request Mobile Dj Service, based out of Akron, OH, offers DJ services and other entertainment for your wedding festivities. Music is powerful. It tells stories and brings back memories. It cheers you up when you're sad, makes you dance uncontrollably - and can ultimately make or break the mood at your event. While we understand the importance of your music - our wedding Djs do far more than just "push play." Leading up to your event, By Request Mobile Dj Service will be your partner in planning to assist with key details like assembling your timeline. Let us partner with you to create cherished memories for years to come and set them to a soundtrack you and your guests will love. By Request Mobile Dj Service offers wedding DJ and MC services for your wedding day. We make every attempt to keep both your timeline and your dancefloor moving. That’s not all either - we offer photo booths, uplighting, and monograms too.

24+ years in business

Speaks English

Small team (2-10 members)

Details

Equipment

Audio/Visual Equipment

Sound Equipment

Music Genres

African

Arabic

Bluegrass

Bollywood

Caribbean

Celtic

Classical

Country

Dance

Disco

EDM

Folk

Hip-Hop

Indian

Jazz

Latin

Polka

Pop

R&B

Rock

World Music

Music Services

MC Services

Recorded Music

Sound Equipment

Wedding Activities

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Wedding

After Party

Ceremony

Reception

Awards and Affiliations

2023 'Best of Weddings'

Join couples who chose award-winning vendors for their wedding

Meet the team

Ryan von Ahn

Owner

Ryan is the owner of By Request and has been a Dj since 2002. After over twenty years, he still loves celebrating with couples and helping make their vision come to life. Throughout his career, Ryan has worked for a handful of other Dj companies in Northeast Ohio and Western PA, has participated in educational conferences, been featured on local news channels, interviewed for a Dj trade magazine and even invited to speak on a panel in front of his peers about the use of technology in the wedding industry. He is excited to take these experiences to facilitate a one-of-a-kind event for you!

4.9

out of 5.0

18 reviews

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By Request Mobile Dj has received glowing reviews from multiple couples praising Ryan for his exceptional DJ services at their weddings. Ryan was described as keeping the dancefloor lively with a perfect music mix that catered to the crowd, ensuring a fun and effortless reception. Many appreciated Ryan's professionalism, clear communication, and flexibility in accommodating music preferences, making their weddings unforgettable and highly enjoyable. The service was deemed affordable and highly recommended for anyone looking for a DJ for their wedding.

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Hannah G

11/24/2025

Ryan was great to work with, and kept the music flowing all night! The dancefloor was never empty!

Aubrie M

11/21/2025

We had an incredible experience with Ryan! He kept the energy exactly where it needed to be all night long and played an amazing mix of music that had everyone on the dance floor. ...

He understood our vibe perfectly and made the reception feel so fun and effortless. He also made sure we had everything we needed — from clear announcements to smooth transitions to great sound quality throughout the venue. Everything felt organized, professional, and perfectly timed. We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ. He helped make our wedding unforgettable, and we’re so grateful. Highly recommend!

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Katie S

10/20/2025

Overall, By Request did a good job at our wedding. Chris kept the party going night of & Ryan did a good job with the details up front. We had some mix ups with a ceremony micropho...

ne and not being able to speak to our DJ the week of, but overall, those details did not impact our guest experience.

Kiley G

5/10/2025

Ryan was perfect for our wedding. He delivered every request and expectation we had to truly make our wedding fun and memorable for not only us but for our guests as well. He was v...

ery patient with us and not only played the type of music we requested but also played to the crowd. By Request is very affordable for the quality you receive and I highly recommend them for your wedding.

Nicole K

9/24/2024

The service provided by Ryan was excellent from start to finish! Ryan communicated effectively how the process worked upon initially meeting and answered any questions I had. Ryan ...

was very helpful throughout the whole process and met with me the week of our wedding to review our whole timeline and go over all the details. Ryan played the music I had requested and when I noticed guests were dancing more to the Arabic music we were playing, I asked Ryan if he could play more Arabic music and Ryan was more than happy to find some more Arabic songs to play. It was a great night and everyone had a great time! I would highly recommend By Request Mobile Dj.

Vicente A

6/11/2024

Absolutely fantastic group of guys. did an awesome job keeping our guests entertained with the music and photo booth. Also we enjoyed the dancing in the clouds add on to make the n...

ight special for our first dance

Brooke T

12/21/2022

Ryan did an amazing job being our Dj for our wedding. He also did the uplighting, Photo Booth and videography. Everything was perfect. We had to move the Photo Booth due to other g...

uests in the resort being close to where our reception was and Ryan took care of everything. He kept the party going and every transition during the reception was flawless. I would hire them again without hesitation.

Sarah P

11/23/2022

Hiring By Request Mobile DJ Service for our wedding was a great decision! The team was very supportive and helpful from our very first messages exchanged on The Knot! Ryan was inst...

rumental to the success of our day! He sat down with us and helped establish a very clear timeline for the day, and offered suggestions when we were unsure of what we wanted. Steve, the DJ at our event, was punctual, kind, and made sure our day ran on time! Overall, friendly and reliable DJ service at an affordable price point for couples. It's a no brainer!

Response from By Request Mobile Dj Service on 11/23/2022

Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review and for your kind words!...

We want to ensure your day is smooth sailing, and are glad we could assist in making that happen!

Bret T

11/09/2022

We hired By Request Mobile DJ for our October, 2022 wedding and they did a phenomenal job! Bruce and Stephan were the DJ and MC for our event. They kept the party going and made su...

re we all had fun. One other detail that I appreciated was their attention to name pronunciation. My new husband is Italian and our last name can be difficult to pronounce if you're unsure, we also had a member of the wedding party with a fairly unique name. They made sure they knew how to say everyone's name before we were introduced. I definitely hire them again the next time I need a DJ service.

Response from By Request Mobile Dj Service on 11/23/2022

Hi Bret, Thank you so much for your kind words and calling out our attention to detail!

Marissa C

6/26/2022

I cannot thank Ryan and his team enough! They helped our wedding run so smoothly and helped make it better then we could have ever imagined! We have gotten so many so many positive...

comments about their services and would definitely recommend them in the future!

Response from By Request Mobile Dj Service on 06/26/2022

Thanks Marissa! We are so glad you enjoyed your evening and appreciate the time you took t...

o give us a great review!

Healy J

2/10/2022

Ryan orchestrates all the wedding/reception pieces without coming across as the conductor.

Response from By Request Mobile Dj Service on 02/10/2022

Many thanks, Healy! We appreciate you sharing with us!

Hannah P

2/09/2022

Great transitions! I like to think our excellent dancing was partly us 😆, but it certainly wouldn't have been the same without the equally excellent music selection

Response from By Request Mobile Dj Service on 02/10/2022

Thanks Hannah! We think you have excellent dancing skills 😊😊 and work hard to ensure we ...

keep the party going all night!

Julia G

2/09/2022

I recently attended a wedding and this DJ was great! Kept everyone dancing all night long and the photo booth was a fun addition!

Response from By Request Mobile Dj Service on 02/10/2022

Thanks Julia! We appreciate you taking the time to share with us and hope to see you at fu...

ture events!

Molly J

2/09/2022

I cannot say enough good things about Ryan von Ahn and his dj service. I was very nervous to host my 30 person wedding- much smaller than what I'm used to. I wasn't sure if people ...

would dance, how to make transitions smooth with such a small group, etc. Ryan helped me through the details and was very responsive to emails/phone calls in the months leading up to my wedding. On my wedding day, he responded easily to last minute changes and was able to read the vibe of the room throughout the night. Guests were consistently on the dance floor for hours. Many guests came up to me and complimented the DJ. The photo booth was also a huge hit. Thank you so much, Ryan!

Response from By Request Mobile Dj Service on 02/10/2022

Thanks Molly! We enjoyed working with you and appreciate your review!

Tonya T

10/17/2021

Thank you every thing was perfect you keep everyone on the dance floor you done amazing job

Paige P

6/06/2021

Ryan and his team were awesome. They kept our party going all night. So many people told us how much the enjoyed the music. He was so accommodating & played everything that we requ...

ested at the times we wanted. Our grandparents all loves the dinner music and our friends loved the dancing. He knew what to play to get the party started on the dance floor & knew how to keep people on it. We cannot want to see the pictures from our photobooth either. Great company

Kallen B

8/13/2020

Ryan is very thorough! Goes over each detail and accommodates requests and concerns. Very pleased with his professionalism.

Response from By Request Mobile Dj Service on 08/17/2020

Hi Kallen! Thanks for choosing us to be a part of your big day and for the review! It wa...

s great meeting and working with your family! Your reception was truly one of a kind and a lot of fun!

Holly F

10/20/2018

Ryan has been nothing but amazing since the day we met him at the Today's Bridal show in Akron. Not only did he meet us an hour away to talk more about our vision, but he also drov...

e an hour and a half way to our venue twice that week! He was always so quick and detailed with returning phone calls, texts, and emails. Ryan even helped with general wedding planning, such as advice on catering food. He made my parents especially happy for surprising me with select songs. I would highly recommend Ryan for your upcoming wedding!

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