5.0
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Rapid City & Black Hills SD areas
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DJ Marek was one of the biggest blessings of our entire wedding day! We had a destination wedding and fully expected our reception to end early due to the time difference and travel fatigue. Instead, Marek kept the dance floor completely packed until the very last second. The energy never lulled, and there was never a moment where only a few people were out there. He was incredible at setting the pace and reading the crowd. I’ve honestly never had so much fun at a wedding, and I'm so glad it was my own! At multiple points throughout the night, I couldn't even dance because guests kept coming up to compliment the DJ!
Since we opted not to hire a wedding planner or photographer, Marek seamlessly stepped up to lead the night. He kept a clear timetable, communicated with us perfectly, and checked in just the right amount. His calm, joyful demeanor was so comforting, and it was amazing to have someone so reliable to turn to. He's a genuinely kind guy as well. When we first met him that day, he was literally helping my mom carry in supplies. That told me everything I needed to know about his character.
We also highly recommend paying for the light stick add-on. They gave guests a fun prop to dance with.
Here we are a month later, and we’re still hearing from friends and family that it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to because DJ Marek was unforgettable! Since neither of us are much for wedding planning, this compliment goes to show that Marek made the night a complete success. He is well worth the money and more. If you're considering hiring him, he's truly leaps and bounds above rest! Make the call!
Jared M.
5.0
Marek was incredible from ceremony throughout the entire night. He was really organized and easy to work with. People danced all night long. Once he took over I didn’t worry about anything all night. He moved the night along and had a great sense of what music to play when. I would use him a million times over!
Kelly G.
5.0
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Nationally recognized & highly sought after, DJ Marek has performed at thousands of weddings and other celebrations throughout his career. His high-energy, professional approach will ensure you and your loved ones party all night long on your big day!
DJ Marek is a talented wedding DJ based in Rapid City, SD, serving the Black Hills and surrounding areas. This entertainment expert offers amazing experiences for wedding receptions, school events, and private parties.
Marek will handle all the announcements, coordinate schedules, and incorporate incredible details to make your party the BEST party ever! Let Marek give YOU his undivided attention towards the planning, preparation, and direction of your event’s entertainment experience.
Each experience is unique and pricing is based on package selection, date, location, time coverage, and various other factors.
23+ years in business
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Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2024.2022.
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5.0
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DJ Marek delivered an unforgettable wedding experience, keeping the dance floor packed and reading the crowd perfectly. He was organized, communicative, and often stepped in as a de facto coordinator to keep the timeline and vendors on track. Guests praised his emceeing, professionalism, and high energy; highly recommended.Jared M
5.0
7/29/2026
DJ Marek was one of the biggest blessings of our entire wedding day! We had a destination wedding and fully expected our reception to end early due to the time difference and trave...
l fatigue. Instead, Marek kept the dance floor completely packed until the very last second. The energy never lulled, and there was never a moment where only a few people were out there. He was incredible at setting the pace and reading the crowd. I’ve honestly never had so much fun at a wedding, and I'm so glad it was my own! At multiple points throughout the night, I couldn't even dance because guests kept coming up to compliment the DJ!
Since we opted not to hire a wedding planner or photographer, Marek seamlessly stepped up to lead the night. He kept a clear timetable, communicated with us perfectly, and checked in just the right amount. His calm, joyful demeanor was so comforting, and it was amazing to have someone so reliable to turn to. He's a genuinely kind guy as well. When we first met him that day, he was literally helping my mom carry in supplies. That told me everything I needed to know about his character.
We also highly recommend paying for the light stick add-on. They gave guests a fun prop to dance with.
Here we are a month later, and we’re still hearing from friends and family that it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to because DJ Marek was unforgettable! Since neither of us are much for wedding planning, this compliment goes to show that Marek made the night a complete success. He is well worth the money and more. If you're considering hiring him, he's truly leaps and bounds above rest! Make the call!
Kelly G
5.0
7/18/2026
Marek was incredible from ceremony throughout the entire night. He was really organized and easy to work with. People danced all night long. Once he took over I didn’t worry about ...
anything all night. He moved the night along and had a great sense of what music to play when. I would use him a million times over!
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Nicole E
5.0
12/05/2025
Marek is fantastic! He was integral to making the day run perfectly, from a smooth ceremony to a energized reception.
Kale S
5.0
1/20/2025
We had Marek at DJ at our 2025 wedding and he was amazing!! He was great at engaging the guests and keeping the party spirits high! He was also so great to work with leading up to ...
the wedding and was very organized and communicative. We would 100% recommend!
Sarah Z
5.0
12/22/2024
Hiring DJ Marek was hands down the BEST decision we made for our wedding! From the first conversation, he took the time to understand our style, preferences, and vision for the day...
. He didn’t just play music, he created the most unforgettable experience for us and our guests. The dance floor was packed all night!
Marek has an incredible ability to read the crowd and play the perfect mix of songs that got everyone moving; from our grandparents to our college friends. He coordinated seamlessly with our other vendors, kept the timeline on track, and his emceeing was spot-on, enthusiastic but never over the top.
We can’t say enough good things about Marek, he made our wedding a night we’ll never forget, and our guests are still talking about how much fun they had. If you want an amazing DJ who truly cares about making your day perfect, look no further than DJ Marek!
Jackson M
5.0
11/14/2024
DJ Marek was so incredible to work with. His communication was great and he took all of the stress off of my wife and I. He went above and beyond in ensuring that our day went off ...
without a hitch and made sure we were able to enjoy every part without any distractions. From start to finish, DJ Marek was great! I highly recommend using him for any events you are in need of a DJ for!
Alexa S
5.0
1/13/2024
DJ Marek played the music for both our ceremony and reception at our wedding and did an amazing job!! He was so easy to work with and made our dance come to life! I would highly re...
commend his services to anyone in the Black Hills area. He is so knowledgeable and talented with what he does.
Ragan L
5.0
12/04/2023
I highly recommend DJ marek for your DJ! He made my wedding day so special! He’s such a fun and outgoing person, definitely so fun to work with! Our reception was so fun and exciti...
ng. Everyone loved our reception thanks to him!
Allyson H
5.0
11/09/2023
Dj Marek was outstanding!! We had a destination wedding in the black hills, and he helped everything go so smoothly! He went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect. We ar...
en't much of a dancing crew and he was able to get people on the dance floor all night! It was a great time.
Samantha C
5.0
11/02/2023
DJ Marek was absolutely amazing for our wedding! He made sure that all of the correct versions of our songs were being played! I loved his system for making sure the doors opened a...
t the correct time for me to walk down the aisle! Very professional and I highly recommend him!
Cassie T
5.0
8/09/2023
Our experience with Marek was INCREDIBLE, we danced and partied all night and just had the time of our lives!
From the moment we contacted him, he was professional, attentive, and...
genuinely excited to be a part of our special day. His communication leading up to the event was prompt and thorough, ensuring that he understood our music preferences and the overall vibe we wanted.
On the day of the wedding, DJ Marek exceeded all expectations. He seamlessly transitioned between songs and kept the dance floor packed all night long. It was clear that he had a deep understanding of how to read the crowd and create the right party atmosphere. His attention to detail and easy-going personality helped steer our wedding in the exact direction we envisioned.
If you’re looking for THE BEST Wedding DJ in the Black Hills area then look no further than DJ Marek. Thank you for making our reception absolutely perfect!
Zach M
5.0
8/05/2023
DJ Marek is the absolute best! We organized our wedding in a few months and Marek relieved a lot of stress by assuring us we wouldn’t have to worry about anything on our big day be...
cause he would have taken care of everything. He made sure everything ran smoothly. He is so good at what he does and especially entertaining all the guests! He managed to have everybody out on the dance floor the entire night. If you are looking for the best DJ for your big day, Marek is the way to go!!
Tyler A
5.0
7/28/2023
Dj Marek was by far the best wedding DJ that I have ever seen! He was seriously so great to work with. He was very professional and allowed for the wedding day to run so smoothly! ...
and, he made people party on the dance floor on a Monday night! like, come on! haha. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Kari N
5.0
7/13/2023
We could not have asked for a better experience with DJ Marek. he was super easy to work with and so knowledgeable/helpful. he kept our dance floor hopping all night long which was...
exactly was we were hoping for. we had so much fun on our wedding day/night.
Carolina G
5.0
10/07/2022
I would absolutely recommend DJ Marek to people. He worked with our wedding date possibly having to be moved a few days and us not knowing until last minute. We appreciated that he...
valued and understood where we were coming from. We also gave him a list of things that we didn't want to do, what we specifically wanted to do, and a multitude of other things. We threw a lot of last minute things in and he was always on top of doing it. He was easy to work with, understanding, and professional. He kept the party alive and was able to get everyone on the dance floor. If we were to ever need another DJ, we would hire him again. I highly recommend him!
Hannah A
5.0
9/20/2022
You will have the best, if you have DJ Marek for your wedding day. His expertise shined from the start of our outdoor wedding through our reception and dinner and ended with the be...
st dance party.
Marek has the skill and experience that made our day run so smoothly. And no one keeps a crowd on the dance floor like he does. We couldn’t have been happier with the service he provided.
A huge tip, book the photo booth!! This was a huge hit for the wedding party and all of our guests. These fun photos will be cherished forever.
Thank you for your awesome service Marek, you’re truly the best in the game!!
Emily M
5.0
9/16/2022
Marek was very easy to work with. His professionalism, energy, and attention to detail helped make our wedding ceremony and reception absolutely magical. I highly recommend working...
him!
Jen C
5.0
8/27/2022
DJ Marek kept the crowd at our wedding reception and dance partying til the very end. He was so professional and organized with the whole day! He met with us initially to get to ...
know us and then kept in contact frequently to make sure plans were on target. He provided music at the ceremony as well as videoing the whole thing as a keepsake. One thing we would definitely recommend is the digital photo booth - so so much fun and so many great pictures! Also, the uplighting really transforms the space into a party vibe! He had great crowd interaction for all ages! He kept everyone having fun and out on the dance floor! Highly recommend!
Bryce P
5.0
10/20/2021
Marek was amazing! walked us through everything we needed to know, and was willing to make changes on the fly to make the ceremony and reception great. Also, I don't think there ...
was a time all night that the dance floor was empty. 10/10 recommend for your big day!!!
Joelle R
5.0
8/24/2021
Absolutely fantastic DJ- we HIGHLY recommend! Our dance floor was packed all night and he walked us through every step of the evening. He truly is a notch above and made our weddin...
g reception memorable!
Julie M
5.0
7/23/2021
Marek was the best DJ we could have possibly had for our wedding! He is so incredibly fun to work with and made sure we all were having the best time. He was so good to us leading ...
up to our wedding day, meeting with us and getting to know us and figuring out what we wanted for our big day. On the day of, he took care of so much more than we could even think of. Our family and friends have not stopped raving about how much fun they had at our reception and how amazing Marek did keeping everyone entertained and on the dance floor. THANK YOU, MAREK!
Kelsey M
5.0
7/06/2021
I say this all the time, but Marek is the absolute BEST DJ there is in the area. Growing up in the bridal business like I did I have a lot of high expectations for vendors and Mare...
k hits the target every time. He is absolutely amazing! He gets people involved in the party and really gets everyone dancing and having a good time. I could not recommend him enough. He also has amazing light displays which are an absolute MUST for any occasion!
Crae C
5.0
6/04/2021
We HIGHLY recommend Marek for any DJ services needed. He just did our wedding a couple weeks ago and it was everything we expected AND MORE! He was very helpful through out the who...
le planning process, answered any questions we had and made sure people were out on the dance floor all night. We will definitely be using him again in the future for any birthday parties, anniversary parties, etc.
Brittni K
5.0
5/11/2021
HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Marek! He was so easy to work with, very responsive, and made the process of planning our wedding night easy. There was not a moment that the dance f...
loor was empty and all our guests RAVED at how much fun they had. During the dance, Marek gave me a bag of light up sticks to hand out to the guests and that took the energy to another level! It was just all around a wonderful experience and I promise you won't regret your decision of having him as your DJ.
Tricia B
5.0
4/01/2021
Marek is an awesome DJ! He kept the dance floor alive the entire wedding. He even had props that our guests could use while dancing, such as inflatable air guitars and microphones....
His lighting effects added to the amazing experience! Marek knows how to make all the guests feel included and have a good time. We still get compliments about how fun our wedding was. If you're looking for a DJ to host your event, you cannot go wrong with Marek!
Shelby S
5.0
3/30/2021
You will not be disappointed booking with DJ Marek!! He is incredible, easy to work with, a blast, and made our reception so amazing!!
Aleah H
5.0
3/18/2021
Marek is the best DJ EVER! I got married in October of 2020 and he made everything so easy! He was always quick to respond to my emails and took on everything I wanted like it was ...
nothing. Our reception flowed so smoothly, and we didn't have to worry about a thing the whole day. I couldn't recommend him enough!
Heather B
5.0
1/10/2020
Marek was the absolute best to work with!! He made our planning so simple and stress free right from the start! He brought an energy to our ceremony and reception that made it abso...
lutely perfect and one we will never forget. He ensured we had all the details covered...some that we never would have thought about until it was too late. He went above and beyond all of our expectations and gave us a day that we will forever cherish and never forget!
Nicole H
5.0
8/11/2019
Marek is literally the best ever!!!! He was such a pleasure to meet! His personality is charming & he makes you feel so comfortable!! We were pretty nervous on our big day & he too...
k the time to try to calm our nerves! He works so well with all the local vendors, he was even assisting the venue with clean up! He had all our guests up dancing & having the time of their lives!!! We enjoyed it so much that even though we planned on leaving the reception earlier than everyone, we were the last ones to leave!!!
Tiffany T
5.0
8/03/2019
Marek was hands down the best DJ we could have hoped for! His ability to read a crowd is worth every penny and for us we wanted to keep the party going- he did that flawlessly! He ...
was excellent at communicating to our guests, to all our vendors, and to us as well. He was definitely an integral part of making our day perfect. Highly recommend!!
Meredith L
5.0
3/13/2019
I believe there is no better DJ for a wedding in the state of SD. He kept our party dancing, the kids happy, and everyone informed with the reception changes we had. He sent out ...
a thorough questionnaire and stuck to it during the event. Everything about him was somehow both professional and fun. Reasonably priced too.
Chelsea H
5.0
3/13/2019
Marek is awesome!! Very energetic and did an amazing job at our wedding this past weekend. I highly recommend!!
Rashyll L
5.0
2/25/2019
Marek was the reason our wedding was so much fun. We could not have done it without him. Go with Marek!
Laura R
5.0
1/14/2019
Marek is awesome! He was very helpful leading up to the wedding day and went above and beyond on our wedding day to make life easier for us. Marek listened to our music preference...
s and kept our guests on the dance floor all night long! He is thorough, attentive, and it is obvious he genuinely cares.
Samantha G
5.0
9/27/2016
Marek was awesome! He did such an amazing job with the keeping the audience engaged and his music selection was perfect! There was something for everyone! He did the music for the...
ceremony as well in 34 degree weather and blowing winds! He toughed it out through the whole thing and the sound quality was still perfect! During the reception he always checked in with Zach and I to make sure things were going how we envisioned. He kept the fun going until the last few moments, we had a blast! We would recommend him to anyone! Such a great guy!!
Tabitha C
5.0
9/19/2016
Marek did such an amazing job for our wedding!!! He did the music for our ceremony and the reception. His work is so streamline and extremely impressive. Our guests had the best ti...
me ever and keep saying how amazing our DJ was and I completely agree! He was so helpful throughout the entire process....he told us how the day was going to go beforehand and just keep the party going. His voice is one that grabs peoples attention and keeps people interested. My husband and I were extremely impressed and everything was so worry free when we had Marek on our vendor team!! Thanks Marek!!! I'll recommend you a million times over!! -The Vedsteds
Makinsey A
5.0
7/28/2015
Marek was the best dj I could have ever imagined! My guests were extremely impressed with how friendly and helpful he was the entire night. He helped pick up plates after dinner, g...
ot everybody dancing, and kept the whole reception fun and quick moving. He also had every song and was able to smoothly loop my ceremony music when the wedding party song finished too early.
Beth G
5.0
7/08/2015
Marek was absolutely amazing. By far the MVP of my wedding vendors. Not only did he put on a great party and got the grandparents dancing but went way above and beyond his job desc...
ription. He was taking care of things that the facility staff were slacking on. He helped find utinsels for us to cut the cake, he was the one pouring us champaign at the head table and clearing our dishes. That might say a lot about the staff working at our wedding but also speaks volumes about him and his dedication to making your day the best ever. He was a little more expensive and I had a bit of trouble getting a hold of him once in a while but he was definitely the best DJ I could have chosen. People still tell me what a blast our wedding dance was.
Carrie L
5.0
10/26/2014
Our DJ cancelled 2 weeks before our wedding, we called all of the other djs in the phone book and he was the only one who called us back! He had a cancellation and was able to fit...
us in. He was a great dj, everyone loved him at the reception and he worked with us to fit into our budget!
Angie S
5.0
3/17/2011
Absolutely phenomenal job!! He was very receptive to our ideas and conducted himself in an extremely professional manner throughout the process. Our guests didn't want the party t...
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