5 out of 5 stars and 48 reviews
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(48)Sioux Falls, Brookings, Watertown, Southwest and MPLS Mn
About this vendor
Downtown Sound Entertainment is a wedding DJ company operating out of Marshall, MN. Owner Ryan Anthony and his talented team of DJs are ready to provide you and your guests with an unforgettable musical experience. Professional, passionate, and personable, they are committed to keeping everybody on the dance floor until the very last dance.
The Downtown Sound Entertainment crew makes client satisfaction their number one priority. They know how significant your special day is and will dedicate themselves to ensuring that every moment sounds sensational. As masters of their craft, they have developed the ability to read the room and always play the perfect song at the perfect moment.
Downtown Sound Entertainment is available to fill up dance floors throughout Marshall and the surrounding areas. Knowing that every wedding is different, they offer a range of packages to choose from to best suit your unique vision and budget. Each package includes a one-to-one consultation, an online planning portal, full lighting, wireless microphones, and hours of personalized music. A selection of additional services is also available, including cocktail hour music, ceremony music, dry ice, HD projections, customized monograms, and more.
Details
Equipment
- Audio/Visual Equipment
- Sound Equipment
Music Genres
- Classical
- Country
- Dance
- EDM
- Hip-Hop
- Jazz
Music Services
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
5-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.2023.+2 more.
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Ryan and Leah were amazing! We got so many compliments about them from our guests. They made the process really smooth and easy with their wedding worksheet they have you fill out ...
prior! They really helped make some great memories that we will remember forever!
Ryan and Leah were highly recommended by our venue coordinator. And they did such a amazing job for us. Definitely worth every penny. They took every idea we had and executed our v...
ision above and beyond what we could imagine. Our wedding guests loved the way Ryan and Leah released our tables for dinner.
Ryan and Leah were phenomenal to work with!! They did everything to be all that we needed and more! Their packages were affordable and really fun! The dancing on the clouds and the...
audio guest book were big highlights at our wedding! The Photo Booth was also a big hit!! Would definitely recommend them to anyone and everyone!!!
The best DJ ever! So easy to work with and they are so kind. They were hired for my wedding and they did a fabulous job. They have such cool and fun ideas and defiantly made the ni...
ght so special. I highly recommend them to anyone.
From start to finish Ryan and Leah were amazing! They were professional and personal at the same time. They made our vision come true for our day, kept us on our timeline, and prov...
ided amazing music and service! We loved the photo booth, sparklers, ceremony music, and up lighting at the dance! Our day would not have went as well without them. Thank you Ryan and Leah!!
Ryan and Leah are the absolute best! I couldn’t recommend them enough! From my first conversation with Ryan we talked for over an hour on everything they have to offer/do. (Which i...
s a lot, they offer so many fun extras.)
They are so detailed oriented and organized with everything and truly help make the planning process a breeze.
The day of they helped out so much with things that I would’ve never expected, from making sure everything stayed on schedule to making announcements for any important information.
They are the sweetest and hardest working Dj you’ll find. We received dozens of compliments during and after our wedding about how FUN our Dj was!
100000/10 CANNOT recommend them enough!
We had the best time at our wedding dance and it was all due to Ryan and Leah doing an amazing job! Our guests never left the dance floor and everyone had a great time. Ryan and Le...
ah made sure everything went smoothly and were wonderful to work with. We highly recommend DSE!!
We absolutely love Downtown Sound Entertainment and adore Ryan and Leah! They truly pay attention to detail and know how to make things run smoothly! Everyone loved the games durin...
g dinner and the music! The dance floor was busy all night! We HIGHLY recommend Downtown Sound Entertainment!
Ryan and Leah were so much fun to work with. They made our day the best day and brought our vision to life. Everyone in the wedding and everyone that celebrated with us spoke very ...
highly of the DJ and their services. I would highly recommend for any DJ needs you may have.
Ryan and Leah were amazing! They communicated with us before hand and were very organized. They kept the reception on schedule and the dance floor was never empty. Ryan did the sou...
nd for my ceremony and it worked perfectly! I added a Photo Booth as well and my guests LOVED it! I had multiple guests tell me Ryan was the best DJ they had seen at a wedding. Also, his prices are super affordable.
We had the best time with our dj, they were so on point on everything, they stayed in great contact with the wedding party and bride and groom. We couldn’t have had anyone better!
A decision we will never regret! Ryan & Leah were top notch from our very first inquiry through the end of our wedding reception! Professional, easy to work, fun and completely com...
mitted to making our vision become a reality! Our guests enjoyed all the games, add ons (photo booth, sparklers/dancing on the clouds, now & forever, etc.) and how they continued to involve the crowd throughout the night. Cannot praise them enough, worth every penny spent!!
Ryan and Leah were so amazing to work with! They worked with us through our entire day to make sure they knew every detail and how we wanted our day to flow. They have some amazing...
Add-ons and reception games to make your day special and fun! Throughout the months of planning, they had great communication with us answering all the questions we had. Our guests were on the dance floor ALL NIGHT! Ryan was amazing with keeping the energy up and reading the crowd. So many compliments came to me about him and how awesome his song transitions were!! We truly couldn’t be more happy with their services :)
We had our wedding on June 23rd, and Downtown Sound Entertainment did an excellent job!
They were creative, fun, flexible, and relaxed; they made the day easy on us.
They did a gr...
eat job meeting our guests’ music choice needs, and we heard nothing but great things from our guests also.
10/10 recommend
amazing people to work with. He did my wedding also my brothers wedding I wouldn't choose anybody else but this guy. he knows how to feel the mood knows exactly what to put on just...
all around amazing people!!!!
Our wedding day was an absolute dream come true, thanks to the incredible talents of Leah and Ryan. From the very first consultation to the last dance of the night, they went above...
and beyond to make our special day unforgettable. Downtown Sound is a power duo of creativity and professionalism. Their expertise and guidance throughout the planning process were invaluable. They took the time to truly understand our vision, preferences, and musical tastes, ensuring that every aspect of the evening would reflect our unique love story.
One of the highlights of the night was the enchanting "Dancing on the Clouds" effect that Downtown Sound offered. A layer of ethereal mist during the first dance created a magical atmosphere that made us feel like we were dancing in a dream. Our guests were in awe, and it set the tone for the rest of the evening.
Another standout feature was the voicemail audio guestbook that Downtown Sound provided. It was very exciting to the guests, and gave many of them more freedom to express their excitement than anybody ever could in a written guestbook (which we also had available).
Downtown Sound is dedicated to their couple and their professionalism and passion for their craft were evident. They made the entire planning process and wedding day stress-free and enjoyable. They will turn your wedding into a night you and your guests will never forget.
Leah and Ryan are AMAZING. Words cannot describe it. They not only had the most beautiful set up, they are beautiful humans that really got to know our style and made our wedding u...
nforgettable! We had so many compliments with the music, games and all around excitement from the dance floor. Thank you so much!
I have been HIGHLY recommending and raving about Ryan and the DSE team to all of my engaged friends, and I will do the same for you all! The DSE team did not just DJ our wedding, t...
hey truly brought the magic. They were so professional, personable, thought of every detail, and we received SO many compliments from our wedding party and guests about them. Booking them will be the best investment for your big day!
Ryan and Leah are amazing!! They made our dreams come true!! 110% would recommend them to anyone!!! They kept the dance floor going. They were great to work with. What an amazing t...
eam they are!!! Thank you guys for making our night so special!!
This is THE BEST dj we've ever hired! Above and Beyond is a complete understatement! I don't think I could recommend anyone else after our Amazing experience!!!! Best time of our l...
ives!
Ryan, Leah and their team were amazing to work with. They were prompt in communication and helped us create our perfect wedding night. There were a few fun games to get people intr...
igued to dance and Ryan knew how to keep people on the dance floor. They were very helpful in keeping the wedding night flowing as well. The mirror photo booth was so much fun and was loved by all of our guests that used it. I would highly recommend DSE if they are available for your big day.
Ryan and Leah did an amazing job listening to our vision on what we wanted our big day to look like and they nailed it! Our guests were on the dance floor all night long. We had so...
many guest say that our dance was the best one that they had ever been too. The uplighting was perfect, and the photo booth was so much fun! Thank you DSE!!!!
100% would recommend DSE for a wedding DJ! Ryan and leah worked with us closely leading up to the wedding ensuring they knew exactly what we wanted. They always responded within a ...
few hours. Ryan spoke beautifully for our unity ceremony and it was everything we imagined!! The music was great and the photo booth was going all night!
Downtown sound is such an amazing DJ! I would 100/10 recommend them to anyone that asked! They made sure to ask questions if they are unsure! I am so happy with everything they di...
d!
Ryan, Leah and their crew are the best DJ group you will find. They are with you every step of the way, they want to make your day fantastic and they genuinely are kind people. The...
y know how to get people engaged at your wedding and everyone at my wedding loved them, even my vendors (Videographer, Day of Coordinator) all raved about them. I loved them and I hope to see them at more weddings in my future. DSE definitely had some challenges with my venue and they were so respectful and kind about it, they rolled with the changes and never made me feel bad about anything. If you're not sure, please reach out to Ryan and Leah, they are fantastic!!
Ryan and Leah went above and beyond for our wedding day! We wanted to use the cold sparklers for different things during the night and they made it all happen! They kept the dance ...
floor packed the entire night and carried out all of our requests! We get so many compliments about how great our DJ and dance was! We would recommend them again and again! They are the best!
Not only did I get the pleasure to be apart of a special day that this company was apart of (my sisters wedding), I work in the venue where they are often and it’s always magical w...
hen they are in the building. I must say the DJ and photo booth staff always make it a 20/10 experience. Overall just magical and breathtaking. ♥️
If I could give Ryan and his team 10 stars, I would. The fact that they drove from MN to TX for my wedding day shows dedication to their craft and how much they genuinely enjoy bei...
ng a part of someone's special day. The photo booth was a smash and 'dancing in the clouds' was the perfect touch for our first dance. 10/10 recommend for any event you need a killer DJ for.
We were guests at my nephew's wedding last night in Marshall. Downtown Sound did a fantastic job for them. The music was diverse and the dance floor was full all night long! Visual...
presentation and involving the crowd was terrific! Thanks Ryan for making the wedding so much fun for everyone! We didn't want the night to end!
Ryan did an amazing job as our DJ. Not only did he do the DJ role but he also helped us keep the flow of the wedding smooth sense we had it in our own yard. He was always there whe...
n he said he would be. He made sure everything he did made the wedding special for us. If you are hesitant on the price he is well worth the money! He will make sure you get what you want and is professional with everything he does!
Ryan & Leah went above and beyond for our wedding day. Their ideas & suggestions made planning so much easier; they also made it a point to include each special detail I wanted on ...
my special day. Would 100% recommend them.
Honestly, these guys are over the top with everything they do, from planning, prep and the wedding!!! They were there for our ceremony and the dance. They helped 3very step of the ...
way and continously asked questions and made the party and the night absolutely amazing!!! Please give them a call and talk with Ryan or Leah, absolutely amazing job!!!
Rayn with Downtown Sound entertainment was the best! We had so many of our guest tell us that they were the best DJ they have ever had at a wedding. They really made our night so m...
uch more amazing than it already was. The photo booth that came with our package was a big hit also, especially with the kids!
Ryan was a pleasure to work with and was very understanding and accommodating to our needs as we tried to work through having a wedding during the pandemic. He always answered que...
stions and calls promptly. We hope to work with him again in the future. Do not hesitate to hire DSE, they go above and beyond to make sure their customers are satisfied.
Wow. Wow is the best way to describe DSE! Ryan, Leah and their staff went above and beyond to make our wedding day amazing! They were timely and professional every step of the way....
They offer amazing packages for all budgets and have top of the line equipment. We never dreamed of having sparkulars and dancing on the clouds but absolutely loved the option and it made for some pretty amazing photos! Our guests were completely blown away too! Definitely a wow experience!! Highly recommend DSE to any couples getting married - they won’t let you down!
Ryan, Leah, and crew did an absolutely phenomenal job with our reception. The photo booth was a massive hit, the dancing in the clouds effects were extremely cool! We had a much sm...
aller turnout than expected but Ryan did an excellent job of keeping the crowd into it! I'm no expert, but I truly believe that DSE is the absolute best in the business!
Downtown sound saved the day! We got scammed and our original DJ did not show up. With just 3 hours notice, Ryan and his team blew it out of the water and had the dance floor full ...
:)
DSE was the DJ at my wedding and quite frankly they knocked it out of the park! We met once to go over the basic itinerary of the wedding, choice of music genres, and any special r...
equests, then they did the rest! The entertainment provided was exactly what it was supposed to be: ENTERTAINING! The service DSE gives is convenient, hassle-free, customer oriented, and, for how they present themselves, very affordable!
I had the pleasure of attending a DSE wedding. I enjoyed the verity of music and all the really cool up lighting. They made everyone feel apart of the wedding with all the fun ga...
mes and entertainment. I really enjoyed myself and I can’t recommend them enough!
I had so much fun at my step-son's wedding. The music got me onto the dance floor and it made the whole night memorable. DSE knows how to get a diverse group of people engaged in t...
he dance-portion of a wedding. The games DSE incorporated into the night were also fun and entertaining, I would recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding DJ.
DSE is an excellent DJ company, they know how to read the crowd and put in the work before an event to curate music to the taste of the Bride and Groom. At weddings, DSE brings the...
ir A-game with wonderful equipment and extras, including a dry-ice machine to give the Bride and Groom amazing photos that look as though they are dancing on clouds. I have been to several DSE weddings and other DSE non-wedding events and have always enjoyed the music and the extras the DSE team brings to every venue, from lights to music, to photobooths!
Ryan is the most down to earth guy and really cares about making your event special. Downtown Sound helped making our wedding ceremony everything I pictured it to be. I also booked...
them for my husbands Golden birthday party. Great emcee and really knows how to get people on the dance floor
We had our original DJ cancel 2 weeks before our wedding day, Downtown Sound was easy to get a hold of and helped us create the night we dreamed of and they were so easy to work wi...
th and they provided great entertainment all night! Also, the photobooth was a hit, if you’re on the fence I say do it! Thank you!!
If you are looking for a place for entertainment for your wedding do yourself a favor and just stop right here. A plus work and they are improving each and every time.
DSE did such a great job and was so professional. All of our guests have been telling us for the last week how much fun they had at our wedding dance and it was no doubt because of...
the great job DSE did. Everything from the photobooth, to the music, to all of the little details they pay attention to, I cannot say enough good things about them. HIGHLY recommend them to DJ your wedding!
Ryan's and his staff hit a home run at my 20th annual pool party. His attention to detail is second to none; for example the ability to request songs via an ipad you can walk up to...
genius. Was impressed with his state of the art equipment which produced impressive sounds. The perks he offered like his photo mirror (booth) was a BIG hit! He took the time to talk to me about the type of music I preferred to craft playlist to our liking. Would recommend DSE for any event hands down! Definitely having back next year!
Ryan and the crew were absolutely amazing! Made our special day so much more special! They kept the guests attention and played an awesome variety of music! The photo booth they ...
brought as well was a HUGE hit! Definitely would recommend 10/10! Downtown sound is the best!
One year down and a lifetime to go!!! I just can’t thank you guys enough for the amazing wedding that you guys perform for me and my wife you guys were amazing VARY professional a...
nd Punctual gave us everything we could ever ask for even with a late hire and so many changes to our program you still was able to give us our dream wedding you guys rock!!! I have passed your information to all my friends and family and if you are reading this and looking for someone to preform and host your dream wedding then downtown sound is definitely the ones to go with there’s nothing they can’t do and they’re awesome and would definitely recommend them!! Thanks again guys!!
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Sioux Falls, Brookings, Watertown, Southwest and MPLS Mn
Downtown Sound Entertainment