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DJ Max was absolutely amazing on our wedding day! The way he played the right songs at just the right moments was incredible. He was also super open to taking requests from our guests, and we all had the best time dancing until the very end of the night.
Max stuck perfectly to the playlist we provided through the DJ platform he shared with us beforehand. His attention to detail and adherence to our timeline were so helpful in keeping everything flowing seamlessly throughout the day without missing a beat.
We are so grateful for his work and truly had the time of our lives. We highly recommend him!
Sara Z.
5.0
Hi, my name is John. Are you available on September 10? I’m not very active on this app, and it’s not letting me message you properly, so I had to reach out here. Please text me when you get this message. Thank you.
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John B.
5.0
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Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
DiCarlo DJ is a talented wedding DJ based in Silver Spring. I also serve a 3-hour radius of Columbia, MD. Music is a crucial part of any wedding, and I strive to elevate your event with a nice mix of songs.
Whether you love the new or the old, they will be there to keep you dancing.
With over 20 years of experience, I know my way around a dance floor. I have played in hundreds of events.
My goal is to work closely with you to deliver a personalized service. Going the extra mile to make your party memorable for all your guests.
Providing music for all the key moments, from your ceremony to the reception. I've done weddings using all types of music and can do the same for you.
I'm sure I can work with you at a very reasonable budget level, meeting all your needs for sound equipment, dance lighting, and up-lighting if desired. Please check out my website today.
Kind regards,
DJ Max
Speaks English
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Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.2023.
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Reviewers rave about the DJ, praising excellent communication, punctual setup, professionalism, and flexibility. He reads the room well, curates great playlists across generations and cultures, keeps the dance floor packed, and smoothly handles timeline changes and last‑minute issues. Many call him affordable and highly recommended.Review photos
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Sara Z
5.0
8/19/2026
DJ Max was absolutely amazing on our wedding day! The way he played the right songs at just the right moments was incredible. He was also super open to taking requests from our gue...
sts, and we all had the best time dancing until the very end of the night.
Max stuck perfectly to the playlist we provided through the DJ platform he shared with us beforehand. His attention to detail and adherence to our timeline were so helpful in keeping everything flowing seamlessly throughout the day without missing a beat.
We are so grateful for his work and truly had the time of our lives. We highly recommend him!
John B
5.0
8/17/2026
Hi, my name is John. Are you available on September 10? I’m not very active on this app, and it’s not letting me message you properly, so I had to reach out here. Please text me wh...
en you get this message. Thank you.
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Gabriella A
5.0
10/19/2025
DJ Max was excellent! He kept all of the guests on the dance floor and we received a lot of compliments throughout the night. He was easy to work with and very communicative. We wo...
uld definitely recommend DJ Max!!!
Alexandra V
5.0
9/09/2025
He was amazing! He played great music during the dinner and the pre-ceremony. He moved the timeline along, even with on-the-fly changes. He also kep the dance floor fun, while comp...
leting our requests! I would 100% recommend him!
Alexis J
5.0
6/24/2025
DJ Max arrived early to our event and brought all his equipment to set up! He was very communicative before the event and answered any questions. Overall, he provided great service...
, and our guests loved the music!
Christopher P
5.0
6/21/2025
Excellent DJ. Great communication prior to our event. Arrived on time and was playing music before the event began. Very accommodating to our needs. He's been in the business for a...
long time and is very easy to work with. Book with confidence!
Owen K
5.0
2/06/2025
DiCarlo was such an amazing addition to our wedding and every guest complimented his style. We had never even been to a wedding when we started planning ours, and DiCarlo was so he...
lpful. He was always quick to answer our questions right up to the event. He helped us with our playlist and with editing songs for our ceremony and first dances. The day of the wedding, we had a few last minute issues with the venue lay out and ceremony agenda- he was so easy going, immediately had a solution, and kept everything perfect. And when it came to dance time his playlist was perfectly curated to our taste. We requested a mix of our favorite genres: modern pop and classic rock. Not an easy playlist to make, but his was perfect and kept all our guests hyped and dancing all night. He got our 82 year old grandma dancing with our 22 year old friends! The sound and light design was fantastic. He was kind and funny, a great host, and a fantastic DJ. We highly recommend him for your event :)
Lane R
5.0
1/01/2025
DiCarlo DJ was an INCREDIBLE Dj for my wedding this past december (2024)! Not only did he play the songs I wanted, but he also filled in the blanks to get my wedding guests dancing...
when my music just wasn't cutting it. I would recommend him to anyone for his professionalism, communication, and expertise in hyping up the crowd and keeping the party going! I am grateful to him for making my wedding reception so amazing!!
Byron P
5.0
12/10/2024
DJ Max hosted our December 7th 2024 wedding and he was amazing! I highly recommend him, he interacted with the crowd, he followed the timeline very closely, and helped move everyth...
ing along. I promise you won’t be disappointed and he has fantastic rates!
Christina S
5.0
11/17/2024
I will be recommending DJ Max to anyone seeking a DJ. We had such a fun wedding and there wasn't a time where people weren't up and dancing. Many people mentioned our wedding was o...
ne of the most fun ones they have been to, and I believe it was because DJ Max played a great mix of music for all generations that everyone could have fun too. He also played all of our requested songs and took request from all of our guest. Big thank you to him, we had the best time!
Caitlin M
5.0
11/04/2024
Dj Max did an amazing job curating a playlist and helping our special day run smoothly. He was very patient as my stressed self struggled to make sure the forms and decisions were ...
all made early in the midst of his busy wedding dj. Even on our wedding day he was able to change some things he on the fly as we made adjustments that day or he noticed what engaged our guests VS hat did not. He even made our 3 year old niece’s day by playing her song request (the Bluey theme song).
Definitely recommend for your special day!
John O
5.0
10/25/2024
Great service with exceptional attention to detail. Glad to have had him for our wedding event
Carly B
5.0
6/17/2024
DJ Max was an amazing addition to our corporate-olympics event! He was responsive, kept the vibes high, flexible, and well-prepared.
Kristen F
5.0
5/28/2024
DJ Max did an excellent job as our wedding DJ. He made the planning process easy and helped us stay organized in preparation for the event. He was fantastic at getting people on th...
e dance floor and making sure the right people had time on the microphone. Many of our guests commented during and after our wedding about how great the music selection was. DJ Max was professional and respectful and we could not recommend him enough.
Lydia G
5.0
4/09/2024
DJ Max was such a great addition to our wedding. We're a multicultural couple, and he balanced the night with a great mix of Bollywood songs, dance songs, and songs that got the ol...
der generation up and dancing. The dance floor was popping all night. I'd recommend him to anyone looking for a great time.
Dillon S
5.0
2/04/2024
From the moment we first emailed back and forth with each other, DJ Max was extremely responsive and helpful with the info he provided. He sent us a pre wedding planning form to ma...
ke sure he knew the layout of the wedding day and what songs we wanted to play. During the wedding, he showed up early to set up, played great music, and was very organized and professional. 10/10 would recommend.
VICTORIA A
5.0
1/23/2024
DJ Max worked my wedding this past weekend. We really appreciated DJ Max and his ability to feel out the crowd! There was rarely a moment with no one on the dance floor and I had a...
lot of people come up to me to compliment him the day of. Very happy with his service.
James H
5.0
10/10/2023
Max was laid back, had a great sense of humor and played an excellent variety of music that kept everyone dancing all night! Awesome sound system and the uplighting really set a p...
erfect mood.
Best of all he was below our budget expectations.
Frances K
4.0
10/10/2023
DJ Max was great! Many people complimented our music at the wedding. He also helped us by remixing our first dance song in advance. He did not play all the songs we requested; just...
make sure to communicate the ones you *really* want played, but this was very minor and we would hire DJ Max if we did it again!
Khaleha B
5.0
9/27/2023
DJ Max was an awesome DJ to work with. Before my wedding he kept in constant communication and tailored the playlists to include all the songs we wanted. He arrived early to set up...
equipment for my cocktail hour and reception, and when the weather did not cooperate he quickly moved his set up inside without missing a beat. He also did our uplighting which really helped to set the vibe in the room. If you are looking for an affordable and dependable DJ, look no further. You will be happy you booked Max!
Janice M
5.0
9/25/2023
Max was beyond incredible to work with!! He had everyone out on the dance floor. 10/10 would recommend!
Mike E
5.0
9/16/2023
Great job, super price and weeks later still getting compliments about the music!
Max really connected with the guests.
Highly recommend!
Sandra C
5.0
8/27/2023
We were thrilled with Max's DJ work at our wedding. He was great at contacting us leading up to the wedding; great for peace of mind. We had submitted a song list. Max largely disr...
egarded, and I'm SO happy he did. He read the room perfectly and got everyone dancing for the entire reception. Highly recommend.
Kaitlyn R
5.0
6/22/2023
We hired DiCarlo DJ to DJ our wedding and are extremely pleased with how everything went! DJ Max is communicative and straightforward - something that was a breath of fresh air in ...
the confusing world of planning a wedding. He was always available to make it happen when we had questions or requests. The trust he established before the wedding was fantastic.
Our wedding day went smoothly and the music was perfect the whole time. We had many guests impressed with our DJ and were so glad we gave "DJ Choice" for our dinner music selection - guests loved what DJ Max played himself! Hiring DiCarlo DJ gave us a good mix of playing our favorite music while trusting our DJ to gauge guests' moods and play the right song next. Thanks so much for making our wedding memorable! I would highly recommend DiCarlo DJ and would hire him again for another event.
Charlotte V
5.0
6/21/2023
We had a blast! Couldn't be happier with our event. All our song requirements were provided and absolutely great communication with our DJ throughout the process. Max was great ...
with our wedding planner and all the other vendors.
Maria R
5.0
5/01/2023
DJ Max was great! Really great job as emcee and good job with the music. Our wedding was an absolute blast, largely in part to him!
Micaela F
5.0
3/29/2023
We booked DiCarlo DJ after seeing the wonderful reviews, and I’m SO glad we did! DJ Max was so helpful and is very approachable. Getting in touch with him for anything we needed wa...
s a breeze and our guests loved the music and atmosphere he fostered. With his information portal being so easy to fill out for day-of details and his quick communication, he is definitely someone you can trust to help your day go off without a hitch!
Genevieve R
5.0
3/26/2023
DJ Max was one of the best choices we made for our wedding! During the wedding & afterwards I had several people come up to me and say how impressed they were with him. He kept the...
dance floor high energy with a great mix of music that all of our guests enjoyed and he easily adapted to last minute changes made the day of the wedding. He sent us easy-to-use online forms to input our music choices and wedding day timeline and even sent us a couple of song samples before the wedding as well. Very easy to communicate with and just an overall great vibe. DJ Max has top notch equipment and was incredibly professional throughout the entire process. Could not recommend DJ Max enough!! 10/10
Jessica K
5.0
2/19/2023
Max did a great job with our Korean wedding reception! He played all our k-pop requests and filled in the rest of the party with music our families loved! Best of all the price f...
it our budget perfectly, and the uplights really set off the room just right.
Maria M
5.0
2/08/2023
Max did our company Christmas party and we couldn’t be happier with how everything went!
A great mix of Christmas music and Hispanic dance songs . We already booked next year’s ev...
ent!
Caitlin B
4.0
1/22/2023
DJ Max dj'd our wedding in December and did a good job. We needed a DJ on relatively short notice, and it was great to find someone who was available for a reasonable budget. He ...
did go off of our playlist, which wasn't our preference, but overall he did a good job. Thank you, DJ Max!
Gabe S
5.0
11/06/2022
We had a small party, just family and close friends after postponing our reception due to covid. I asked DJ Max to keep the volume low and just play a mix of big band, jazz and ol...
dies.
He set a great mood all night and we were very pleased.
Best of all we were under budget and that really helped!
Benjamin S
5.0
10/06/2022
We hired DiCarlo DJ for our wedding in Washington, DC this past September. DiCarlo DJ was awesome to work with! He was early to our event, brought top-notch equipment, and showed h...
is experience by keeping the party running smoothly all night long. The pricing and planning process was also great! We were able to select music we enjoy and submit a timeline that DiCarlo DJ executed perfectly. Definitely recommend hiring DiCarlo DJ for your next event!
Jane H
5.0
8/22/2022
We did an Indian theme event with special ceremony requirements and lighting. Di Carlo DJ was very accommodating with all our needs, including the brother of the groom being the e...
mcee of the wedding. All of our Indian songs were beautifully mixed with the mainstream music.
Highly recommend DJ Max!
Joey J
5.0
6/25/2022
Di Carlo DJ exceeded all our expectations! DJ Max was very easy going and the planning tools he provided were simple to use, and pointed out many details we hadn't even thought of...
. Our decision to go with a set of uplights made a huge difference in the atmosphere of the party. They set a great mood for dinner and then showered the room in rainbow colors for the dancing part of the event. My sister had such a good time she's booking Max for her wedding this fall!
Tonya D
5.0
5/24/2022
DJ Max did an awesome job at our party. He arrived early and brought a fantastic sound system. We were very impressed with his announcing skills. Max was clear and easy to understa...
nd. He worked great with the venue coordinator, Things went very smoothly. Max provided a great mix of music genres and paced out the evening a great tempo.
Katheryn W
5.0
4/11/2022
DJ Max helped us out of a pickle when our previous DJ cancelled a month before the wedding. He worked with our budget and dual setup needs for the cocktail hour and reception. He b...
raved the snow for our special day and we trusted him completely will all our music needs. He kept the everyone on the dance floor the entire night!
Sydney K
5.0
4/02/2022
We had a very busy schedule and didn't have time to pick out the songs for our event. We just gave Max a general idea of what we liked and he took it from there. He put together a ...
great mix that kept the dance floor packed. Many thanks to Di Carlo DJ for giving us a wonderful night to remember!!
Mike E
5.0
2/06/2022
Many thanks to DJ Max for doing a great job on our wedding!
We had a ton of requirements and they were followed perfectly!
We danced all night and all our guests told us how much f...
un they had.
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