DJ Neal - Wedding DJ/Sound & Uplighting Services
VA, MD, DC, Leesburg, Richmond, B'more, Philly, East Coast,
About This Vendor
DJ Neal Keller
I want to help you celebrate what should absolutely be the happiest day of your life! I want to bring music and sound and light to you and your guests, and help you forge the kind of memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime! And I want to put your mind at ease by being your partner and ally in the planning and realization of the wedding that you've dreamed of! I'm an experienced DJ and have been spinning at events for over 25 years. I can offer event related services for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception - sound systems, lighting, video screens/projection, and live mixing. I'm a top choice when it comes to specialty or theme related events (like 80's, 90's, sock hop), I spin all genres, including the latest hits. Always an emphasis on fun, on inclusion, and on happy couples!
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Equipment
Audio/Visual Equipment, Sound Equipment
Music Genres
Bluegrass, Celtic, Classical, Country, Dance, Disco, EDM, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock, World Music
Music Services
MC Services, Recorded Music, Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Reception
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DJ Neal - Wedding DJ/Sound & Uplighting Services Reviews
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DJ Neal was so easy to work with! We hired him to DJ our wedding reception and I'd recommend him in a heartbeat. He was quick to respond, and easy to work with. We gave him a general idea of what we wanted our reception to feel like, some so...
ngs we liked, some we didn't, and the schedule for the day. He led the show and I didn't need to worry about it at all! It was a great day!
Neal was fantastic all around to work with. He did a great job with everything from communication early on, to helping ensure we had the right songs all laid out for different parts of the event, to his service the day of the event. He assisted...
with everything and stepped in to help with some many things. He really helped save the day during a few unexpected moments as well. Everyone had a blast dancing and Neal helped make it all come together!
DJ Neal has been amazing to work with! He played exactly what we had in mind and read the room perfectly. Moreover, he did a fantastic job as emcee and helped keep us on schedule, but at the same time proved to be super flexible with unexpected...
changes throughout the evening and even earlier in the planning process. The day before our wedding, for example, he helped us set up and manage a zoom for remote friends and family to join. We highly recommend him!
Great DJ! He made our reception an absolute blast.
Neal is an amazing DJ! He played songs that I sent him from a playlist as well as wedding favorites he recommended. He will customize everything to your liking! Can’t recommend him enough!
Neil was spectacular. He handled our wedding with a personal touch that truly made it a special memory. His intuition was perfect for every moment. We were beyond pleased with his skill and professionalism and absolutely recommend him for your ...
event.
Neal Was our Dj for our big special day! He was FANTASTIC!!!! I could not recommend him more. Everyone was on the dance floor and it was such a pleasure working with him and planning for the day. If I had to do it again I would 100% chose him o...
nce more.
10/10 would recommend DJ Neal! He was very professional and easy going with the whole planning process. He was very informative with all of the packages he has to offer and for a reasonable price! The day of our wedding everything went great on...
his part, gave himself plenty of time to set up, he worked his butt off and was so much fun!
We got married back in April. Six months before the wedding, we started looking at Vendors on TheKnot. Neal was the only DJ we even contacted. He was so highly decorated, and his rates were so reasonable that we didn’t even feel the need to sho...
p around. When we spoke on the phone, we knew he was the right one from the start.
There were so many embarrassing issues leading up to the wedding. Neal’s e-mails got sent to our spam box before we had paid our deposit, and we didn’t discover it until weeks later. Despite this, Neal had already locked us in for our wedding date, despite being justified in keeping that day open for other customers. Additionally, because our wedding was outdoors and under a tent in our own backyard, the venue could have presented a lot of issues. There was a great deal of uncertainty with our lighting needs. Neal answered all of our questions and worked with us all the way until we settled on our final lighting package mere days before the wedding. He even worked with us to do a choreographed light show with our own smart lighting system for our first dance.
Neal is a singular talent. We are so grateful for his endless flexibility, joyful disposition, boundless patience, and gentle, guiding hand as he helped us through our wedding day. We still talk about his lightning-fast reflexes as he ran at Olympic speeds across our backyard to reset the power breaker after the smoke machine had tripped it. But the thing we continue to be completely astonished by is that, on a day that took an entire village to get even simple tasks done, Neal managed to set up an entire infrastructure, operate as a master of ceremonies, and tear everything down and pack it away — all completely by himself.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a professional operate so independently and yet so efficiently. Over 6 months later, I am still astounded by how hard and long Neal worked on the day of our wedding. He’s absolutely incredible.
We will recommend him to anyone and everyone who needs a DJ.
Response from the Vendor on 12/05/2022
Wow! Thank you so much for this review! It was a great pleasure to be a part of your wedding! My efforts as your DJ were inspired by what a wonderful and helpful and FUN couple you are! From our initial phone conversations to meeting with you ...
to the wedding itself, you were enthusiastic and creative and just awesome to work with! So yes, going to any length necessary to help fulfill your vision for your wedding day was well worth it! Your guests were amazing too, and I'm always thrilled to play for a crowd that totally digs the music. Oh, and thanks for the hugs at the end! Warmth and good vibes throughout! THANKS!
DJ Neal was amazing! The best! He is the DJ that every bride and groom wish to have. He is affordable, responsive, prompt, honest, and so understanding! We were so happy to have him as a part of our day. Our guests loved him! I dedicated a son...
g to my father and Neal made my vision happen — it was perfect! We would recommend Neal to absolutely anyone. He is awesome! Thank you Neal for everything.
DJ Neal is THE BEST! Super helpful, a great listener and extremely efficient :)
Neal is such a delight to work with. He was kind, flexible and responsive throughout the planning process. On the day of our wedding I think he read the room really well, playing the right music at the right moment, really getting the audience ...
and having something for everyone. Plus, Neal is a super nice guy which is always a huge plus!
Neal was amazing! He created an amazing playlist that kept people dancing all night long! We got so many compliments from our guests about the music. We had some international guests as well and he was even able to mix in some songs from their ...
countries. He kept the night running smoothly and helped us time out our events for the evening. I highly recommend him. Thank you Neal for making our wedding fantastic!
My new husband and I are so glad we chose Neal to do our wedding! He was professional, responsive, easy to work with, and most importantly, an amazing DJ. People are still telling us weeks after our wedding that "our DJ was awesome," and they h...
ad so much fun dancing all night long. We had a mixed crowd of guests from all generations, and Neal was perfect at reading the room and keeping the party going, as well at MC'ing throughout the night. You cannot beat the quality of service for his prices, and we cannot recommend him highly enough! Neal, thank you for making our wedding the best day ever!
DJ Neal was absolutely fantastic! He was responsive, professional, and everything you could ask for in a wedding DJ at an affordable cost. Just excellent in every way. We highly recommend him!
Neal was absolutely great to work with! He was very budget friendly, and came with a lot of experience and great reviews! He was even helpful in trying to find a low lying fog machine (though it didn’t pan out for us financially). Our guests ha...
d so much fun all night on the dance floor!
Neal is such an awesome guy and a top notch DJ. My wife and I just got married at historic Rosemont barn and Neal helped make the day so special. The lighting he did really added to the ambiance so well and he really knows how to start a party....
Thank you so much DJ Neal!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/07/2021
Thank you both so much! It was great being a part of your event! I loved helping your families and friends to celebrate! The reception was a blast, and the ceremony was beautiful and moving as well! Thanks and CONGRATULATIONS!
I am so glad I hired DJ Neal for my wedding this September! He was communicative, reliable, friendly, and thorough. His sound system sounded great, he kept the evening flowing perfectly as MC, and he played every song we requested (plus had a f...
antastic playlist of his own). I would HIGHLY recommend booking DJ Neal for your wedding, or any other party for that matter.
Response from the Vendor on 12/07/2021
Thank you so much Alexa, it was a wonderful experience for me as well! The house was absolutely gorgeous, and all your family members and guests were so welcoming and fun! Thank you so much for choosing me!
DJ Neal was amazing!! He played such a huge role in making our day so special. He got the timing so perfect with our ceremony music (we had some specific requests) and kept the dance party going all night long! He was extremely adaptable and ma...
de everything go super smoothly. So glad we went with him!
DJ Neal was AWESOME! The dance floor was packed the whole time and everyone kept telling me how great of a DJ he was. We had a playlist for the ceremony and he got the timing right for every single thing. Also was so fast at completing song req...
uests. Super nice and easy to work with!! Would definitely work with him again!
DJ Neal was amazing! It took me two days to recover from dancing on the dance floor all night! First off, he sent us sample playlists from past weddings to help us build ours. We picked out the songs we definitely wanted to hear, and Neal fille...
d in the rest based on our vibe. He was great at leading the Anniversary Dance and making announcements during the night. Based on the context from the ceremony and MOH speech, Neal even picked up that I was a big Taylor Swift fan and did a dance floor challenge to see if anyone was a bigger Swiftie than the bride! He played bop after bop and kept the dance floor filled the entire time. He’s professional, organized, and open to customizing a bunch of details so that it’s 100% your vibe. Like we asked him to play clean songs then switch to explicit songs after 9 pm. Neal’s a champion DJ! Hire him now!
Neal, thank you for making our day SO incredible special. You delivered us everything we wanted and so much more. I am beyond grateful to of had you as our DJ for our wedding. You were so much fun and all the guests constantly complimented you ...
when they talked to me. They said you were the best DJ they had seen! So thank you for making our day perfect. You are the best and it was an absolute pleasure!!!! Thank you for everything!
Best,
Liz and Zak Rice
Neal was great and delivered us everything we asked for, including specialty slideshows during the first dance and parent dances. Very easy to work with!
Neal, thanks for your attention to detail, quality sound and professional work ethic. Neal came prepared for the inside and outdoor locations. He played the Bride and Groom's playlist and provided great mixes of crowd appropriate fill music. Hi...
s announcements were perfect, his appearance was excellent. He provided mixing for a live performance also. I would recommend Neal for any event! This review is from an experienced "Sound Technician" and father of the Bride.
10/10 would reccomend working with Neal on your special day. I worked on the Vendor team with him on a wedding as the Wedding Coordinator, and he is by far one of the most professional DJs my team has ever worked with. He showed up on time, ans...
wered emails promptly, and was flexible when changes needed to be made on the spot. Neal is amazing, and was key to the vendor team and our overall success. Would reccomend everytime.
DJ Neal was amazing! He was extremely flexible and kind while my husband and I navigated the process of planning a wedding during COVID. Would definitely recommend him to anyone planning a wedding in the DMV area.
Professional, friendly, and timely!
Response from the Vendor on 07/14/2020
Thank you Carolyn, it was a great pleasure to be a part of your wedding. Congratulations to you both!
DJ Neal was amazing for our wedding. He kept everyone on the floor and kept the flow of the evening on track. He even took requests from our guest and provided plenty of ideas from everything from cake cutting to the exit song. DJ Neal was a gr...
eat choice at the right price. I would definitely recommend him!
Response from the Vendor on 01/26/2020
Thank you so much, Cynthia! It was such a lovely event to be a part of, and a great way to start the year!
Neal is very easy to work with and planned everything with us long distance. He guided us through the wedding and played everything we asked of him. His lighting design was absolutely perfect and just what we talked about with him. Neal went w...
ith the flow and provided us with everything we asked of him and more. I highly recommend him to anyone needing a DJ for an event!
Response from the Vendor on 12/30/2019
Thank you Christine! It was such a great wedding, I was very proud to be of service, and very grateful to both you and Jeffery! -Neal-
Neal was an outstanding member of our team! He was friendly, flexible, and fun. He played "5000 Candles in the Wind" from Parks and Rec and our friends went wild! He did the shoe game with questions he had already and it was a hit. He check...
ed with me before playing a song requested by a guest because it was on our Do Not Play List. He went above and beyond and we reccomend him most highly!
Neal was a great dj! I was honestly a little skeptical with his prices being so good, but he's the real deal! I sent him an itinerary before the wedding with all the songs and announcements and he did everything I requested and more. I can't im...
agine the night without him!
DJ Neal could not have been any better to us. His preliminary phone calls, texts, and emails were thoroughly, timely, charitable, and patient. He was flexible and adaptable to all of our needs. His actual presence and performance for our weddin...
g reception was exceptional. He seamlessly weaved into the night all our preferences while mixing in many of our guests requests. He was smooth on the mic and only spoke when he needed to. The lights, speakers, and set-up was professional, extensive, and awesome. The price was way too good to be true. DJ Neal is by far the best value wedding DJ. I will speak to anyone considering his services. DJ Neal is the real deal.
Neal did an absolutely wonderful job as the DJ for my daughter's wedding. From our first contact, Neal was very professional. He was quick to answer any questions, though we really didn't have many since he had thought of everything for us. ...
At the reception, he did a great job reading the crowd and playing just the right song. We could not have been more pleased with Neal.
Neal DJ'ed our wedding reception in April 2019. He was fantastic. His price was well below others I was quoted. He was flexible about time and did not charge extra to set up two sets up speakers at the venue (upstairs for dinner and downstai...
rs for dancing). He was responsive and a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process. He generously helped trouble-shoot some video issues on-the-spot for our maid of honor speech, and was just great to work with all around. Service + price cannot be beat. We highly recommend Neal!
Dj Neal was wonderful and helpful before and after our wedding. He really worked with my husband and me. The music and the lights were great, all with in perfect timing of schedule we had. He kept our wedding energetic and lively. I will defini...
tely use him for other parties we will have in our future.
Response from the Vendor on 09/23/2019
Thank you so much, Nicolette, it was a really beautiful event in every way!
DJ Neal was an absolute pleasure to work with! He was so reasonably priced and he made the whole process so easy and efficient.
Our outdoor ceremony and indoor reception required two separate set-ups of equipment (wireless mics, sound system,...
etc.) On the day of the wedding, we never had to even think about it. We discussed our needs prior to the wedding day, and the day of, he showed up early with everything needed and handled it seamlessly. I would definitely recommend DJ Neal to anyone!
Response from the Vendor on 09/23/2019
Thank you, Catherine! It was great to be involved!
Amazing! Well-priced, attentive, and accommodating. Neal showed up extra early to set up and I never had to worry about a thing during our wedding day.
Response from the Vendor on 08/26/2019
Thank you so much, Laura! Your wedding was storybook perfect, so beautiful, and such an honor to be a part of it!
No need to look further - BOOK NEAL if you can! His music design for our wedding really made the day extra special! Many guests highlighted Neal's DJing as one of the stand-outs when they talked about things they loved about the wedding. he was...
so kind to not only play our favorite music, but to know when the right time for "somber" and "dance feel" and "lively" and just the perfect moments. SUPER easy to work with, and his joy was infectious. He knew how to make my bride (and me) shine on our big day! A thousand thanks to Neal!
Our wedding was just this past weekend and we were so pleased with the DJ! Neal was great! Offered assistance and ideas before the day, was super easy to work with, punctual, and friendly! He played all the crazy songs I had requested and kept ...
the wedding flowing from one thing to the next nicely!
DJ Neal was a fantastic DJ for our wedding! Everyone raved about how great the music was. He was very responsive throughout the entire process which put my mind at ease during the stressful time. On the wedding day he set up the lighting perfec...
tly and had all the music correct and played it at the correct time. I didn't have to worry about a single thing. I am SO happy I chose DJ Neal as our DJ. I highly recommend him to anyone getting married!! Also, his service was very inexpensive which made me feel like I was robbing him because he did such a fantastic job at such a great rate. I would give 10 stars if I could!!
DJ Neal made our wedding perfect! He communicated his arrival time the day of the wedding and was on site early which put us at ease, made the announcements and introductions, played all our requests and played a great selection of music for o...
ur crowd. He also provided great lighting, and was courteous and professional. Also, his rates are the best in the area. We would recommend Neal for any special event!
DJ Neal was perfect!!! We gave him a list of songs we like and then some thoughts on what we wanted played, when, and he completely understood our style / wishes and played the perfect setlist!
We received so many compliments on our DJ!
He arr...
ived on time, and even played a little later than expected as he took down his set, and played a few extra requests.
I would recommend him to everyone - for weddings, parties, dances, whatever you want to host.
DJ Neal was awesome! He had everything organized for our day and played an amazing playlists that kept the dance floor packed all night long. At one point, the dance floor was too small to fit everyone and people were dancing all over the roo...
m. He was great to work with and very responsive through the planning. After reviewing several DJ's, I have to say, he was the most cost effective as well. Some people may wonder if they are sacrificing something for paying less than other competitors but I can attest that you are not. We received so many compliments from our guests about the amazing job the DJ did. Highly recommend!
Neal was our DJ for our July 2018 wedding in Alexandria. He was outstanding, and I would recommend him highly to anyone looking for a wedding DJ. His rates are reasonable, he is a highly experienced professional, and he's a joy to work with. We...
could tell we were in good hands in our initial meeting, when he asked us thoughtful questions to help us plan what kinds of DJ services we wanted. Throughout the process Neal was always responsive to emails and he took the time to tour the site with us several weeks before our wedding. On the day of the wedding he arrived on time if not early, and he efficiently set up equipment in two locations: our sound system for our outdoor ceremony as well as the equipment for DJ-ing our indoor reception, including some awesome lighting. He played great tunes that kept our guests dancing, and he was a lively MC throughout the event. Neal is a friendly and fun DJ who added so much to make our wedding truly special.
My mother's 75th birthday was quickly approaching and I wanted to do something special, especially since her 50th wedding anniversary would have taken place this year had my father won his battle with congestive heart failure. She had spent so ...
much time taking care of him, I wanted to do something special. She had always loved 50's music and dancing to the Twist. Having never planned a large party, I had no idea where to start but Neal Keller (aka The Angel) had spun at various dance nights I attended in DC as well as spun at a much smaller party I had that was only 80's music. Could he pull of a 50's Sock Hop? And would he be willing to travel from DC to NC? Not only did he pull it off, my mother's friends and relatives were so impressed, they keep asking my Mom 'when's the next party?' They want it to be a regular thing. Neal brought all of his own equipment, set it up, tested it and keep the party going for hours. He is a fantastic MC and even helped put together a video that was displayed for all to see. I've never seen my mother so happy. Nor did I have any idea she would dance ALL NIGHT! If you want THE BEST and nothing less will do, DJ Neal is your DJ!
I hired Neal to be the DJ at my wedding in 2015 and I couldn't be happier with the service he delivered!
First of all, Neal is very organized. Before my wedding day, he checked the venue for the best way to get his equipment into the building ...
and what was the earliest time he would be able to set up. That attention to detail is so important to ensure a successful event.
Secondly, Neal is very entertaining. He played the role of MC for my wedding perfectly. He got all of the announcements right and kept the wedding moving at a good pace.
And most importantly, Neal did an awesome job with the music and lights. We received a lot of compliments on his mixes, as his library definitely has something for every crowd. The moving lights that he used really helped set the atmosphere and got people dancing.
I highly recommend you hire Neal for your next event. You won't be disappointed.
I had been going to Neal's DJ events for years so when it was time to plan my wedding, finding the right DJ was a no-brainer. Neal's rate is very reasonable and is a great bang for the buck. He has extensive music knowledge, will understand y...
our music style and preference, and will deliver what you need. He also is a great MC and can customize his style to fit your needs. He's also a sharp dresser and can add that fun touch to your event. Last but not least, Neal is reliable so that's one less thing to stress about!
We had such a great time at our reception all thanks to Neal!! 80s all the way! Neal makes sure everyone is having fun and keeps the party going all night. Very professional and super friendly!
Neal was the DJ at my wedding way back in 2005. EVERYone loved him! He was as great at the wedding as he always was at 80s night at Club Heaven.
Super easy to work with, great with requests, and not expensive.
I'd hire him again for any even...
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Best DJ I've ever worked with. Sensitive to the crowd. Reliable. Professional. Fairly priced to beat. Look no further for your entertainment needs.
Contact Info for DJ Neal - Wedding DJ/Sound & Uplighting Services
VA, MD, DC, Leesburg, Richmond, B'more, Philly, East Coast,
Meet the Team
Neal Keller
Owner
I'm an experienced DJ and have been spinning at events for over 25 yrs. In addition, I've participated as talent, as well as tech and presentation, in music related events all around the region for three decades. I was one of the founders of DC's longest running retro party, 80's Dance Party, which started in Adams Morgan back in 1993. I branched out into doing weddings in the 00's, and it has been great! I love playing weddings and sharing in the joy of the happy couple and their families! I can work with you on developing a set from your specific song list. I'm also great with improvising!
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