About this vendor
C & J Entertainment DJs, Bands & Strings is an entertainment company based out of Millersville, MD. With a long history of providing entertainment, owner Chris Temple knows how to bring the fire. Their DJs and bands are always composed of professionals, making for smooth-sailing during events.
This business is a success story, starting in the year 1973. Original proprietors Jim and Christine Temple began their business with one phone line in their basement. Since then, they broadened their entertainment solutions from nightclubs and bars to weddings and private events. As it turned out, the business came to include the family, that being Jim’s son Chris. Chris began his career with C&J in 1993 and fully took the reigns in 2010. Since this time, the business has continued to flourish under his careful direction.
No style or era is off limits for C&J Entertainment DJs, Bands & Strings. All of their entertainers are capable of acting as a master of ceremonies alongside their role of music aficionado. Any age can be accommodated, and there are also plenty of options for live music ensembles.
DJs, live music, and lighting, this business has it all. Whatever their clients want, this company has a great selection for them to choose from. With Djs to spare and lighting options ranging from uplighting to string lighting, clients are sure to be delighted with the flexibility provided.
Details
Equipment
- Sound Equipment
Music Genres
- Classical
- Disco
- Hip-Hop
- Jazz
- Klezmer
- Latin
Music Services
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Wedding
- Ceremony
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
15-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+12 more.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
Reviews
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4.9
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Chris added so much to our perfect day, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better DJ. Since we had a cocktail-style wedding, keeping the energy up and the flow of the evening m...
oving was so important. His input, structure, and experience were absolutely invaluable, and he knew exactly how to keep the party going while making everything feel effortless and fun.
We had a very mixed group of guests, with family and friends coming from across the pond, guests of all ages, and everyone sharing one thing in common, a love of great music. Chris did an incredible job making sure everyone heard songs that were meaningful to them and kept our guests on their feet and dancing all night long. He was amazing at reading the room and creating a playlist that brought everyone together.
He was wonderful with all of our guests and made sure every song that was important to us was played. He paid attention to the details and prioritized the songs we specifically mentioned, which meant so much to us.
Chris also brought fantastic equipment and beautiful uplighting that completely transformed the space and set the perfect mood for a great party. Everything looked and sounded incredible.
We truly couldn’t recommend a better DJ to anyone looking. You are absolutely in the best hands with Chris. He helped make our wedding unforgettable, and we can’t thank him enough.
Best wedding DJ ever!
Chris is the best in the business! He perfectly blends a fun attitude with professionalism. During pre-wedding planning he was very thorough and thoughtful in planning our timeline...
for speeches, dances, toasts, etc. He offered great advice and thoughts to make a smooth and memorable timeline. During the day of he was masterful at playing several genres but never letting the dance floor die! I would highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for a great dancefloor and a smooth wedding plan!
Chris was awesome to work with and a true professional DJ. We received tons of complements on the music from our guests and the atmosphere was upbeat and fun from start to finish. ...
Would highly suggest booking with C&J Entertainment!
Chris was, without a doubt, the BEST. DJ. EVER. We could not have asked for a better DJ for our wedding at Governor Calvert House! It was an absolutely electric night that I’ll be ...
dreaming about forever; the dance floor was packed from start to finish. My husband and I had crazy busy schedules leading up to our wedding, but Chris was very proactive and organized, and was always available if we needed him, whether that was over email or on a quick phone call. We were pretty indecisive and changed our slow dance songs multiple times close to the wedding day, but Chris was super quick to cut/edit and send them back to us for review (along with the mother-son/father-daughter dances). He sent several different versions and was really good at incorporating our feedback. One of the songs was also particularly difficult to edit, but he did an excellent job cutting it down!
We had a good sense of what songs we wanted to hear, and Chris made sure to include all of our must-plays throughout the night. The most impressive part of this was his ability to read the crowd and know what songs to play. Although most of our songs came from the playlist we gave him, the songs outside of that still fit our vibe and music taste perfectly, and everyone had an absolute blast. There were songs for everyone, and he played them in a way that got guests of all ages dancing. It’s been a month and our guests are still raving about the incredible energy at the reception and how that was one of the best weddings they’ve been to! I know for a fact that wouldn’t have been possible without Chris’ help. He did a wonderful job at keeping things moving smoothly and efficiently, from the start of cocktail hour to the very end.
Looking back on everything now, it is clear that Chris cares about making your day one to remember, and he really took the time to get to know us and what we wanted. By the time the wedding came around, he knew exactly what he was doing and knew exactly what we needed. You can trust in him from day one. If you need a DJ/MC, Chris is your guy! Thank you, Chris!
We were extremely pleased with DJ Chris from C&J Entertainment DJs, Bands & Strings. He was professional, attentive throughout the evening, and ensured that the timing between 'eve...
nts' (like first dance, introductions, cake cutting, etc...) ran smoothly. The music selection was excellent, transitions between songs were flawless, and his equipment allowed for you to actually hear the songs instead of just blasting. His attention to detail and ability to read the room made a real difference for our day. We highly recommend DJ Chris!
DJ Karl was amazing!! He was on point, brought a handheld mic like a superhero when we needed to for the vows, kept the dance floor filled, was so attentive to us as the couple and...
kept us informed of what was coming next in the schedule, and was sure to play my favorite song when I was on the dance floor! We couldn’t recommend DJ Karl enough!!
Chris was AMAZING. I can't tell you how many people came up to us the next day telling us how great and fun our DJ was. Not only that, he was super helpful in planning, he is just...
an all around great guy and had everyone up and dancing alllll night!
DJ Karl with C and J Entertainment was great. He was able to play all our requested songs and the dance floor was hopping all night long. Super nice guy to work with - wouldn't cha...
nge a thing!
When selecting the DJ Christopher temple, my husband and I had high hopes. I can happily say he did not disappoint. The C&J entertainment company was professional, timely, caring, ...
and efficient. Communication from the beginning of our meetings through creating our playlists and even after the wedding was direct and easygoing. This vendor did not create a stressful environment at all and worked with us throughout the wedding to accommodate any event that came our way. If you would like one less thing to worry about definitely go with this vendor!! He made the experience that much better!! I would definitely recommend him and would book again.
I got married in Annapolis, MD, this past July 26th, my DJ was Karl and he was such an amazing DJ! He made sure I (the bride) was relaxed, he followed all the timeline we spoke bef...
ore and he read the vibes of the crowd playing the right music for not killing the environment, I’d definitely recommend him as your DJ, he is an amazing one!!;)
Chris was a fantastic DJ for our wedding at Londontown. He was extremely diligent and communicative when it came to crafting out music selection. He was able to incorporate our sug...
gestions seamlessly and provided helpful guidance on the required music and speaking cues throughout the day.
Chris was the best DJ we could have asked for, for our wedding. He was organized, professional, and fun! He understood our vision for our wedding and made sure that we had everyt...
hing we wanted. We had two meetings to discuss song choices, timelines, etc. He provided feedback and assisted us with different wedding logistics. Chirs was very communicative, he responded to emails in a timely manner, edited music for our first dance and answered all my little questions. He stuck to the list of music that we gave him, and made sure to keep the dance floor full the entire night. During cocktail hour and dinner, he played romantic music that set the mood for the evening. Everyone told me that my wedding was one of the most fun weddings they had been to because they had so much fun on the dance floor, and that is thanks to Chris. He was able to read the room expertly; he would play fun top hits, to slower dances, to throwback songs. He was able to go with the flow as things were changing on the actual wedding day, and he worked well with my other vendors. Thank you Chris!
Chris is the best DJ we could have ever wished for. We never guessed we would receive so many compliments on our DJ and music. He didn’t act like a radio host, interjecting too muc...
h dialogue.
We had two meetings before the wedding to discuss what we wanted out of cocktail/dinner music and music for the rest of the night. He understood exactly what we wanted through the night. When we did request last minute songs he made sure to keep the flow of the party by adding the right lead in songs. There wasn’t an abrupt change in the flow.
My dad had a very specific song he wanted for our dance from YouTube. Chris picked it up, did some editing, and it was perfect! He also helped nudge my husband to the dance floor when we got separated for one of our must plays, which I’m so appreciative of because the moment my husband and I had was one of our best! You can’t go wrong with Chris. He is incredible!!
C&J Entertainment Agency was THE BEST DJ at our wedding last month in Woodstock, MD! In the months leading up to our wedding, Chris was responsive and organized in planning out the...
flow of our day. He also spent a generous amount of time working with me on my day of timeline to make sure we had a song to cover each portion of the day. I had Karl Hunt as my day of DJ, and he was exactly what we were looking for. We had a lengthy timeline and a lot of unique events, and Karl jumped right in and absolutely nailed it. He brought a fun and calm demeanor to the event and did everything just as we asked/hoped. I 10/10 recommend C&J Entertainment Agency and DJ Karl!
Chris DJ'd my wedding and I could not recommend him more! He put so much effort into speaking with us multiple times before the wedding, editing our songs, curating our playlist. T...
he day of, he kept everything on schedule and did an amazing job of balancing everything we wanted to play, reading the room for what the guests were into for dancing, and MCing just enough to keep things flowing. He is also just a genuinely nice guy - super kind to us and any family that he interacted with! Thanks Chris!
Chris, C&J Entertainment, is excellent, highly recommend! Chris has tremendous knowledge of music, great technical & MC skills, commitment to a special event, and overall wonderfu...
l as we navigated choosing best songs for each segment to orchestrating perfect wedding. Happy bride and parents, Thank You! Trudy, Mother-of-the-Bride
We had the best experience with C&J Entertainment at our wedding at Celebrations at the Bay in Pasadena, MD. Chris Temple was our DJ. Leading up to the wedding he was organized and...
made sure that we had meetings to review our music selections and the timeline for our wedding.
During the wedding itself, Chris was on time with every song that we selected for the ceremony and made sure that things flowed nicely for the cocktail hour and reception. We had also hired a saxophonist for our reception, and they worked together seamlessly to keep the party going. Everyone was on the dance floor and we truly had the best night. We couldn't thank him enough for making sure that our wedding music was amazing!
Chris was absolutely amazing as our DJ for our August 2024 wedding at the Governor Calvert House! During planning, he worked with us to make sure our music lists had something for ...
everyone and that they flowed well throughout the day. He was always quick with communication and we felt like he truly cared about us! Chris’s knowledge of our venue was one of the major selling points for us and he did not disappoint. He had a great rapport with the Governor Calvert staff which made everything go smoothly. I would highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for a great DJ that keeps the dance floor crowded all night!
We are so grateful to DJ Chris for his extremely professional and upbeat service. He was the DJ for our wedding at the Governor Calvert House in June of 2024. He worked with us to ...
edit our first dance song, as well as work through our list of must plays. We fully trusted him to include songs we wanted while also keeping the party going and managing the whole event. He was fantastic! We would strongly recommend him to anyone getting married/hosting an event.
We are so grateful to DJ Chris from C&J Entertainment Agency for making our wedding day truly unforgettable! Everyone is still raving about the fantastic playlist!
Chris expertly ...
set the mood during the ceremony, creating a romantic atmosphere that perfectly complemented the moment. Then, when it was time to celebrate, he turned it up for the reception, keeping the energy high and the dance floor packed all night long.
Not only did Chris deliver on the music, but he also helped us with the timeline and acted as our MC, ensuring everything flowed seamlessly. His ability to read the crowd and keep everyone engaged was impressive!
If you want a DJ who can create the perfect atmosphere for every part of your day and knows how to keep the party going, we highly recommend DJ Chris! He is very easy to work with, professional and fun! He made our wedding an incredible experience that we and our guests will cherish forever.
Chris was absolutely incredible as the DJ for our July wedding! From start to finish, the music was flawless, and he brought so much energy to our big day. We had several pre-weddi...
ng calls to lock in the songs for the ceremony and all the important moments of the night, and Chris was so helpful in guiding us through the process. His advice was spot-on, and it was such a pleasure working with him. He kept the party going, and our guests are still talking about how amazing the music was. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ! Thank you, Chris!
Chris was absolutely the best DJ I’ve ever seen at a wedding, I wish I could hire him to DJ my daily life. He was extremely professional and met with us several times ahead of the ...
wedding. He not only helped us plan our songs, but he helped us structure and plan our whole reception. He played all the songs we loved and even though our wedding was very small, he kept the party going! I can’t recommend Chris enough!
Chris helped us curate a perfect playlist for our wedding. Every moment felt perfectly highlighted by his choices. He did a great job of listening to our preferences and making cho...
ices that complemented our must plays.
We worked with Chris Temple as the DJ for our wedding and had such a great experience! Chris took a lot of time ahead of the wedding to understand what kind of timeline we wanted ...
for the ceremony and reception, what equipment we needed for the ceremony and reception, and what kind of vibe we wanted for the dance floor. On the wedding day itself, Chris was a pleasure to work with and made sure everything went so smoothly. Our friends and family had a blast on the dance floor. We would definitely work with C&J entertainment again and highly recommend DJ Chris!
We are so glad to have used Chris from C&J Entertainment as the DJ for our wedding. From the first phone call, Chris demonstrated how knowledgeable and caring he and the rest of th...
e company are. He took the time to get to know our musical preferences, which really showed during our conversations and on the big day. The night of our first phone call, he had already expertly cut three different versions of the song we had chosen as our first dance song, one of which was the one he played for us 13 months later.
While I know we could have left all the other musical choices in his hands, he was also very receptive when I wanted to compile my own playlists for different portions of the day. He provided guidance on the number of songs to play, when we should play slower songs, what kind of song we should use to start, say, the dance portion of the reception, etc. It was priceless to hear the songs we had carefully chosen play on our day. It was hugely cool of Chris to be that collaborative with us.
Throughout our phone calls and emails, Chris was always a great listener. He worked across me and our wedding coordinator very well. I never had to worry about him or the high quality of the services he provided. On the wedding day, he was just as friendly as ever and interacted with guests in the most awesome of ways.
I highly recommend C&J Entertainment, especially Chris. You’ll be happy you did!
I could not recommend C&J entertainment enough. Two months after the wedding and the guests still talk about how great the music was any time the wedding comes up! Chris and team...
are very thorough in nailing down the wedding day timeline, everyone’s names, and the songs to go with each specific event. For some events, the groom and I couldn’t come up with any song ideas, but Chris made recommendations that fit great with the rest of the music we picked for the wedding. We specifically requested DJ Karl based on the amazing reviews he received online and he did not disappoint! He played all of our must-plays and filled in the remaining gaps perfectly, reading the vibe of the guests and matching their energy.
Chris was an amazing DJ! He was so helpful during the planning process and really helped us navigate every detail with ease when putting our timeline together. His expertise in the...
industry shows and you will not be disappointed if you book him! Our guests loved him and he kept the party going the whole night and no one wanted to leave the dance floor! Highly recommend him and his team if you are looking for a fun and memorable experience!
He was an absolute superstar from start to finish. I'll admit, I was pretty anxious about finding the right DJ, knowing how much they can impact the atmosphere of a wedding. But Ch...
ris not only met but exceeded all our expectations, making our special day truly unforgettable.
During our outdoor ceremony, with a road right behind us, Chris worked his magic to ensure that every guest could hear us clearly. His attention to detail and proactive approach during the planning process was incredibly reassuring, especially for a meticulous bride like myself. If you're someone who sweats the small stuff, trust me, Chris is your guy!
When it came to the reception, Chris was nothing short of spectacular. He effortlessly played the exact songs we wanted, and to top it off, he kept checking in with us throughout the night to see if there was anything else he could do. It was no surprise that two couples approached us during the night, eager to get his contact details for their own weddings next year.
With his wealth of experience evident in his seamless professionalism, it's clear that Chris has handled countless weddings before ours. His expertise and finesse left us utterly impressed, and we can confidently say that every penny spent on his services was absolutely worth it.
Thank you, Chris, for making our wedding day an incredible, music-filled celebration. Your talent and professionalism truly set the tone for an unforgettable evening. We cannot recommend him highly enough to any couple looking for a DJ who will go above and beyond to make their wedding day perfect.
DJ Chris was the absolute best!! He helped us prep for the wedding so much and was a pleasure to work with. On the day of our wedding, he did all the things we asked for. During th...
e dancing portion of the evening, he used our prepared playlist but also added in some other songs - absolute fire! We had so many guests compliment the playlist and ask us about it. We could not recommend him more highly!
We had our wedding last month (September 2023). Chris was amazing. He was very detailed and extremely helpful every step of the way. We told Chris the type of atmosphere we wante...
d and he asked great questions about each part of our day (ceremony/cocktail/dinner/reception). We did tell him to “feel the room” (there were 19-70 year olds). He played a variety of music at the perfect time and everyone continues to say it was an amazing wedding. We 100% recommend C & J for any of your events.
Thank you Chris,
Daniel & Lora
To sum it up, DJ Chris played an instrumental role in making our wedding an unforgettable event. His organizational prowess, combined with his ability to keep the dance floor rocki...
ng all night long, solidified him as an invaluable part of our special day. We wholeheartedly recommend Chris to anyone in search of a DJ who goes above and beyond to ensure a seamless and unforgettable celebration.
HIGHLY recommend C&J Entertainment! We hired Chris, the owner, as our DJ for our wedding. We met him at my friends wedding a couple years ago and LOVED him! We knew right away we w...
anted to use him for our wedding one day. Super easy to get ahold of, open communication, just overall great to work with! He is super talented. He keeps the party going for sure! Super helpful with planning the evening as well as far as first dances, speeches, cake cutting, etc!
DJ Chris was absolutely amazing. He knew things we wanted before we even knew we wanted them. He was so fun to chat with and made wedding planning really fun and light when it ca...
me to choosing music. Throughout the wedding planning, he helped us ( A LOT) with our timeline and would ask what we wanted and would give suggestions when he thought something different might work a little better. Every suggestion he made was PERFECT and made the evening go and flow that much better. You can really tell he has been doing it for years and knows what he is doing. Our dance floor stayed busy the entire night and we owe it all to him! He listened to what we wanted and just blew us away with what he gave us. The night was SO much fun. We honestly had no hiccups and he was so communicative during it all which put me at ease. We interviewed over 4 DJs and when we talked to him we knew he was the right fit for us.
DJ Chris brings the energy and the vibes! We loved working with Chris. He was very accommodative to the type of music we wanted to play and he made good suggestions when we weren't...
sure. He was generous with his time leading up to our big day, and of course he was prepared on the day of! Everything went according to plan. Most importantly Chris is a generous and fun person to be around. We would highly recommend him as a wedding DJ.
Chris was great to work with. Would highly recommend.
Karl and Chris were amazing! They set up a meeting to run through everything before and make your reception the smoothest experience ever! Huge dance floor full of people the entir...
e night and matched our style and vision.
C&J Entertainment was perfect for our wedding! We worked with Chris to customize the music and timeline for the day. He was very knowledgeable and fun to work with. All of his sug...
gestions to make the day run smoothly worked out great!
We worked with DJ Karl on the wedding day and he was amazing! He was personable and great at reading the room and adapting to changes. Everything ran seamlessly and he did a great job at mixing and adding to our list of song to keep us and our guests entertained all night.
We highly recommend!
First of all Chris is a great DJ that brought it for the wedding. He brought his expertise and ability to help plan our day as well. We got a wedding coordinator and a DJ in one. C...
hris was willing to meet with us multiple times before the wedding and help build the perfect playlist. We will continue to recommend him to all of our friends and anyone interested in a great time.
Chris was the perfect DJ for our wedding! Not only was the music perfect, but he helped put together a timeline for the night that made everything run so smoothly. He made us and o...
ur wedding feel so special and unique, and was truly so kind and helpful. Chris wants to make your wedding the best night, and he sticks to his word! Can’t wait to party with him again soon!
Chris was amazing, we were dancing the entire night and had the best day, he absolutely killed it. He was very involved and helped to plan out lots of the details ahead of time. ...
He has a great perspective and lots of experience. Would absolutely recommend!
Chris was great to work with and did a great job collaborating with us and listening to what was important to us about our music selection! He was super fun at the reception and ke...
pt the party going!
Chris from C&J Entertainment was great from start to finish. He was patient with us and helped us create a timeline for how WE wanted the day to go. He had suggestions but ultimate...
ly he let my wife and I make the final decisions. On the day of the wedding he made sure everything was exactly how we wanted it. He kept the party going and was instrumental on the flow of the evening. Very fun to work with. Great DJ but also a great MC which is equally if not more important. I highly recommended Chris!!
Chris did an amazing job at our wedding this past weekend! If you are looking for someone who can keep your entire guest list of all age groups, dancing on the dance floor for 6+ h...
ours straight, then look no further!
Chris at C&J Entertainment did an incredible job. Not only did he do an excellent job hosting and mixing, he helped the other vendors out where needed and kept the whole program running smoothly (mega thankful Chris!). He was super kind, consulted us when he needed too, and made the whole planning process so smooth from start to finish. There is a lot to learn when you are a young couple planning your big day together, and the schedule for the wedding day is a BIG one, he helped us get this all together and align the music we wanted for special moments throughout the day.
We were super stoked when Chris provided an encore of the best 90s and 00s punk rock EVER and kept the dancing going deep into the evening! We had folks dancing and lip singing who NEVER do that. It was truly a perfect evening with Chris on DJ. Highly recommend.
Hired C&J Entertainment for a recent wedding for my daughter. Our DJ Karl was fantastic. He did an awesome job in organizing the introduction of wedding party, handoff’s on speec...
hes, etc. sound system was great too. Highly recommend hiring C& J Entertainment.
We had Chris Temple DJ for our wedding this past October 2022 and couldn't be happier with our experience! Chris is incredibly easy to work with and his communication with us was p...
henomenal. He listened to what we asked for, provided informative input, and was flawless with editing our first dance song. He went above and beyond as an MC and always kept in touch with us throughout our day. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ. Thank you Chris!
Chris Temple at C & J Entertainment went above and beyond to make our wedding perfect. The experience was exceptional. He played every song/genre we wanted and it couldn’t of gone ...
smoother. He also did an amazing job recommending all of the right songs for walk out music and introductions for the wedding party. If your looking for for a DJ that you can rely on, give Chris Temple a call.
After our original DJ fell through the week of our wedding, we contacted Chris at C&J Entertainment, and he stepped up immediately to save our day and ease our stress. In 3 days, h...
e was able to take our list of preferred songs and artists and crafted amazing playlists for cocktail hour and the reception. Numerous people came up to us at the wedding and are still mentioning how amazing our DJ was and how much fun they had dancing. Our guests never left the dance floor. Chris is so reliable, a great person, even better DJ, and we cannot recommend him enough!
Chris was very fun to work with! He made sure we had great music selections for our cocktail hour, reception, couple/ parent dances and entrances. He met with us multiple times and...
was very communicative, ensuring our playlists were exactly how we wanted them. We received many compliments on the music from our guests throughout the night and our dance floor was always jumpin!! Highly recommend Chris and C&J Entertainment
As a couple who loves to dance Chris was the perfect DJ for us. The music for the ceremony was beautiful and all of our guest had a great time on the dance floor. If you really wan...
t to have a good time with good music go with C&J Entertainment.
Chris crushed it at our wedding! He kept the dance floor going all night and we received so many compliments on his service!
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C&J Entertainment DJs, Bands & Strings