About this vendor
I've got some exciting news for you! There's this awesome wedding entertainment company called Innovative Blends Entertainment, based in Mentor, OH serving all of Ohio and surrounding areas. They're all about making your special day absolutely unforgettable! 🎉💍
Our guys are pros when it comes to DJ services. We'll have you and your guests dancing the night away to all your favorite tunes. 🎶 And guess what? We totally get that every wedding is unique, so we work closely with you to make sure we capture your personal style and vision. We'll even create a customized playlist and a do-not-play list. How cool is that?
But wait, there's more! Innovative Blends Entertainment can also provide some seriously awesome extras. We offer tailored lighting design, including uplighting and projected monograms, to give your venue that extra wow factor. And if you're looking for a fun way to capture memories, we've got you covered with a photobooth. You and your guests can snap some hilarious pics and create keepsakes from your special day.
The best part? The expert team at Innovative Blends Entertainment has some amazing reviews across The Knot and Wedding Wire for you to see the amazing time past clients had. We're super professional and friendly, making the whole experience a dream come true.
I hope this info gets you even more pumped for your big day! Let us know if there's anything else we can help you with.
Details
Business Attributes
- Black-owned Business
- Veteran-owned Business
Equipment
- Audio/Visual Equipment
- Sound Equipment
Music Genres
- African
- Caribbean
- Classical
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
Music Services
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Planning
- Se Habla Español
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
- Ceremony
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.2022.
Best of Weddings
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Reviews
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This is going to be a long review, but so worth it!
We cannot recommend our DJ, Marcus Smith of Innovative Blends, enough! He was truly the BEST, and that is saying a lot because ...
Dan and I are very picky. What really set Marcus apart was that he actually blends songs into each other instead of just clicking a button. The music flowed so smoothly all night and kept the dance floor full from start to finish!
His mixing was incredible. He seamlessly meshed songs together and somehow even mixed in Croatian music perfectly. The dance floor was packed all night long. We love Morgan Wallen, and he played plenty of his songs, but he sped them up and blended them into others so the vibe never slowed down. It was so well done!
Another huge highlight was his planning app. The timeline included things I honestly did not even think about or plan for yet, which made it SUPER helpful. Little details like what song to play while we cut the cake, who would be making speeches and when, and even how high energy we wanted our couple introduction to be for the reception were all built right in. For our intro, he had everyone waving their napkins in the air and completely lifted the energy in the room. We loved it!
You can customize everything in the app, from the full timeline and start times to announcements and music, by adding songs directly from Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and more. It also asks incredibly detailed questions like how to pronounce names and exactly what announcements you want and when, which made everything feel so organized and thoughtful. He fully respected our do not play list, which we really appreciated!
Marcus also adds in music he knows will naturally flow, so everything feels effortless. On top of that, he and his wife Zoom with you and your fiancé ahead of time to really understand your vibe and what you are looking for!
Every detail was covered, the energy was perfect, and the entire experience was seamless. We even had multiple guests compliment our DJ and ask for his contact info for their upcoming events. Marcus was fantastic, and we are so grateful we chose Innovative Blends. If you want a packed dance floor and amazing music all night, he is your guy!
Marcus and his wife, Kris, are an excellent duo. They hopped on a few Zoom calls with us to learn more about my fiancé and I and our style as well as to answer any questions we ma...
y have. Marcus is a real DJ; he blends the music and it never stops. The dancefloor was packed for 4 straight hours. I am Croatian and he was able to play/mix that style of music seamlessly with American tunes. The VIBO app they use is awesome. We were able to add all of the music that we wanted (entrance, cocktail hour, first dance, dancing, etc.) as well as a "do not play" list. This truly simplified things and made the whole night flow well. We received so many compliments and I had multiple friends and family ask me for their contact info. This is a no brainer -- book Innovative Blends Entertainment ASAP!
I had an incredible experience with Marcus and the entire innovative team! They were always prompt and professional, answering all my questions throughout the wedding planning proc...
ess. On the big day, Marcus kept the energy alive, getting nearly every guest out on the dance floor! I had several guests come up to me during the wedding to compliment how fantastic Marcus was as a DJ. The photo booth was also a HUGE hit and was ran very efficiently! I wholeheartedly recommend Innovative Entertainment to anyone in the future! A solid 10/10!
My wife and I were lucky enough to have Marcus at Innovate Blends DJ our big day! From the ceremony music to cocktail hour to first dances to reception, Marcus did it all! Marcus h...
ad us use an app to upload our music choices and once we were about a week out, we had a meeting with Marcus to finalize everything! Marcus will work with you to make sure everything is in order and the night will flow smoothly. Marcus gave us and our guests the best wedding experience we could have ever asked for!! We received so many compliments from guests on how wonderful our reception was and we give all the credit to Marcus!
We initially learned about Marcus when he was the DJ at one of my brother’s wedding back in 2022. After that night, I knew Marcus would one day DJ my wedding! My family and I love him so much that we can’t get enough of him!! My youngest brother also has booked with Marcus for his wedding in July 2025!! Marcus and his team are truly one-of-a-kind! Their pricing and packages are 100% reasonable! You won’t be disappointed if you book with him! The picture I added shows the red uplighting that Marcus added around the venue! Red was one of our accent colors and it truly added such a vibe to the reception!
Marcus and his team were amazing-from our initial conversation to the end of our wedding. The communication was fantastic through the entire planning process and at our wedding. Ou...
r schedule got a little behind and Marcus kept our guests entertained while we got things back on track. One of my favorite things was Marcus providing our officiant with a clip on microphone so our guests could hear what she was saying rather than sitting there clueless. The party… I barely left the dance floor! I left to use the bathroom, grab a drink and use the photo booth, which was so much fun! Our guests are still talking about how much they had and wishing we could go back! You won’t regret it if you choose Innovative Blends!
Marcus was awesome! We received so many compliments on his performance!
He made everyone feel comfortable and ready to party!
He helped us choose songs during the planning process ...
and made suggestions when we were stuck.
He arrived early, his set up was clean and organized (we did two dj booths, one inside and one outside, along with a full photobooth area with an attendant). We chose to play instrumental music during guest arrival, oldies during cocktail hour/dinner, and 90s/2000s- now music for dancing! He faded songs seamlessly and was attentive to the crowd!
10/10 would recommend to anyone looking to party!
Marcus was amazing, from the initial consultation to the end result of the wedding. After 1st conversation Lacey and I were very comfortable with him and decided to choose his serv...
ice, boy are we glad we did. Much effort and work goes into wedding for a DJ that goes unseen, from knowing and understanding your clients to the final product on the day. We were unsure of a playlist etc for the whole crowd, and man Marcus was on point with all recommendations and advise. His mashups made the party better as most weddings stay a bit predictable, ours wasn’t. We left most up to DJ choice and man was that a great decision too. Marcus and his staff are the best, and it’s always nice getting compliments from the guests on how well the DJ runs his show at the wedding. What a great decision, if you’re on the fence, get off of it and get Marcus, he truly helped make our day perfect. Thank you Will and Lacey Zak
I had the pleasure of having innovative blends as the DJ for my wedding, and I couldn't have been happier with the experience. From the very beginning, Marcus and Kris were incredi...
bly professional and attentive to our needs. They took the time to understand our music preferences and created a playlist that perfectly matched the vibe we wanted for our special day. They also gave us a timeline that we could alter as we pleased for our specific needs for our special day. The dance floor was packed all night, and our guests couldn't stop raving about the music selection. Marcus’s energy and enthusiasm were contagious, making the evening unforgettable. I highly recommend!!!!
Grooms Mom here 👋
Hands down(or up) the Best DJ around. Kept us all dancing to the end of the night. Professional Helpful Fun Accommodating(had some changes right before we began...
) Would recommend to anyone looking for someone that pays attention to detail, communicates and keep the party going, Thank you for a great night filled with cherished memories 💝
I’ve been to 100 parties and weddings in my life, Marcus is hands down the best DJ I’ve ever met. Met him at a friends wedding and knew I needed him at my own. His professionalism ...
and artistic ability are unmatched. Literally the only team of people you need for any wedding, party, or social gathering for the rest of your life. I can’t even count how many compliments we got at our wedding last night about how good the DJ was. The owner of the venue even had to ask for his card. Nothing could have been better and If I could give him more than 5 stars I would. Such a genuine person, he meet all of our needs and questions throughout the planning of our wedding, and handled everything the day of perfectly. His mixes are phenomenal and personalized to what you want. If I could know all the weddings he does in the future I would show up just to dance!
To say that Marcus and Innovative Blends were amazing at our wedding would be the biggest understatement I have ever made. From the start of planning to the very last song of the ...
night, Marcus was nothing but professional, personal, and all around the party king. We only had a few songs that we wanted for the night, but gave him the rest of the night to do as pleased with the musical choices. He did not disappoint with his seemless transitions and choices of music to keep the dance floor full the entire night !! It wasn't just us either, we received a number of compliments from our guests stating that the dj we chose was the best they have ever heard and we completely agree with every one of them. We 100 percent would, and will recommend Marcus to anyone looking for a musical genius for their special night !!
We have had Innovative Blends as the DJ for our senior prom for the past 7 years. They have been professional, fun, and responsive to our needs. The music selection and mixing duri...
ng the event is great, and the photobooth, including the 360 Booth, is always a hit! They are always trying to stay current and use the latest technology and trends to give a great experience! Our students have enjoyed prom each year- that’s why we keep coming back!
My husband and I met Marcus a few years ago at a wedding and knew immediately we needed him to DJ our wedding. Marcus and Kris made this experience incredibly easy through their re...
sponsiveness, collaboration, and advice on not only music but on life and love. Our reception was without a doubt our favorite part. All of our favorite music was played and Marcus knew how to keep people on the floor, dancing and hyped throughout the entire reception. My husband and I would give Innovative Blends Entertainment 10 stars if we could.
Marcus did an amazing job with our event. We can’t thank him enough. Very professional, organized, and attentive. We highly recommend him.
Marcus was incredible to work with for our wedding day! He is organized, personable, and is truly talented! Marcus truly cares and he brought the party for our wedding!! We have re...
ceived soo many compliments from our guests, stating how amazing our DJ was, he played all of our requests and delivered a hype party no one will forget!! Marcus also services uplighting which added such beautiful touches to our reception, as well as a slideshow. We also booked our Photo Booth through innovative blends which was such a huge hit! Everyone loved it and was created such a great memory for us!
We can’t thank him enough for making our perfect wedding dreams come true.
If you’re looking for a hype, personable, kind Dj & Photo Booth combo look no further than Marcus with Innovative Blends!!
Marcus was very adamant about reminding me that my wedding day is about me and that he was there to help aid in a successful day and night. He was very professional and kind.. and...
also patient when I was filling out my playlist info by hand instead of on the computer (I suck). He also made sure to play every song I asked for and transitioned into those songs PERFECTLY. His skill and passion is very clear to see in his work.
Innovative Blends was an absolute dream to work with! Not only did Marcus DJ my reception, he was also my officiant for my ceremony! He wrote an incredible personalized ceremony sc...
ript for us, and kept the music going in the style we wanted it all evening long for the reception. We also had a Photo Booth, to which we received a really nice photo book with a copy of pictures that our guests took through the night and signed messages next to. It was a really nice keepsake. Everyone at our wedding had an incredible time, and complimented how awesome the music was. I can’t recommend his services enough!
I can't even put into words how amazing Marcus is as a DJ. My husband and I booked Marcus for our wedding this past weekend and it wouldn't of been as perfect or fun without him. H...
e went above and beyond for our day in so many ways. We also had the photo booth included in our package and everyone who attended our wedding loved it. Marcus coordinated with our photographer Lindsay Dawn to capture the most special picture using the sparkler boxes he brought in for our special day. I could continue to go on and on with amazing reviews. I can't recommend Innovative Blends Entertainment enough for everyone's upcoming events. They are friendly, professional, organized, and the life of the party. We can't thank them enough for making our dream wedding come true!
DJ Marcus rocked the venue and we heard so many compliments about how he wasn’t your typical wedding DJ, with guest often saying he actually DJ-ed like in a club! Would recommend h...
is services to anyone - thanks for an amazing day!
Marcus is seriously the best DJ around, it’s not just his technical skill as a dj but his true passion for what he does. We spoke multiple times leading up to my wedding, every tim...
e we spoke he went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable with whatever topic we were discussing. The day of my wedding he was at the venue wayyyy earlier then expected to set up and make sure everything was perfect. His dj booth is so nice aesthetically pleasing I had no concern about it being in my pictures, he brought screens that had our names and wedding date displayed (I had no idea he was doing that) which made it look even better. Marcus did everything he could to keep my day on track, completely nailed the right music for our crowd and seriously kept the party going all night! I think a dj is the single most important vendor at a wedding, they are what makes or breaks if your wedding is memorable or not and Marcus 1,000 % delivered!! Damen was also with Marcus (another dj from the company) and HE was an absolute blast! Out on the dance floor with our guests in his light up shoes making sure the party NEVER stopped. The next day both of them sent me the BEST photos/ videos of our first dance from an angle i hadn’t seen (the dj booth had a clear shot to the dance floor) I really just can’t say enough wonderful things about them! They both went above and beyond to make sure we had the BEST WEDDING EVER (I may be partial) but they truly blew us away! I’m still getting calls/ texts a week later asking for their contact info and complimenting our dj team as “the best they’ve seen” if you’re reading this and deciding which dj to use, stop now and call Marcus, you will be so glad you did! Thank you Marcus and Damen! You guys are amazing!!
Where do I start.... Marcus and Amy made my wedding day. I was a nervous bride, not sure of what details I needed or needed help with. Marcus helped me from day one, with song sele...
ctions to helping me with wedding day itinerary. I was nervous about my walk in song not matching up with me. He immediately dropped what he had planned and came to my rehearsal dinner at the venue with his speakers and took full control of the ceremony. We were 100% lost without his help. He eased our nerves and made it a seamless ceremony. Not only did he go above and beyond for me... I woke up as an anxious, nervous bride my wedding morning and looked at my phone and had the sweetest, calming, supportive message from Marcus. My morning was a bit brighter because of him. Every concern I had, involving anything about my wedding not just DJ questions, he figured it out and I did not have to lift one finger on my day. He got EVERYONE on the dance floor including 90+ year old's dancing for hours. My grandmother had to be hauled out because she was having so much fun dancing. My wish was that everyone was involved, young and older guests on the dance floor, and they were.. all night. I never had to give him a song list because everything he played was exactly the type of music the crowd LOVED. Every time I looked over at him he was smiling and having a great time.
The same with Amy, who is just the angel of my wedding day. She took control of us walking out, making sure we were at the right part. She fixed my dress multiple times before walking out. She protected me all night from veil tangles, nerves, and making sure Mike and I were having the best night of our life. She called tables to get up and get dinner one by one, she ran the photo booth which was by far one of the best decisions we made, so much fun! She made us a photo booth book of everyone and their goofy pictures, I will forever treasure it! I cannot say enough about Marcus and Amy. From the help of dinner and walking down the aisle, to the photo booth, to the beautiful lighting, my wedding was the best night of my life and I really do thank Amy and Marcus because of that.
Marcus was amazing! We had the best time and the party never stopped! Highly recommend!
Marcus made our special day so much fun! By far the best DJ I’ve ever experienced at a wedding!
Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Marcus nailed every detail for our ceremony and reception! Very flexible and personable!
Marcus and his team were absolutely amazing for our wedding! Not only is he a pleasure to work with but him and his partner were willing to help with whatever was needed for the da...
y. The music was amazing and we even got to sing karaoke! We got so many compliments from our guests about Marcus, he was so interactive with everyone and truly made our day awesome! The photo booth was a huge hit and we got a scrap book of all the pictures which was so awesome! Marcus even went out of his way to get my grandmas dinner for her while she was watching my young son which was so polite and thoughtful. His lighting was absolutely perfect and he had a really nice light projection with our last name on the wall. We had the BEST experience with Marcus and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a Dj!
Marcus was hands down the best DJ!! The energy he brought along with an awesome playlist kept the dance floor full ALL night! I received so many compliments from my guests about ho...
w they’ve never danced so much at a wedding, but every song kept them out there. He really listens to you and the vibe you want your day to have. We ran into trouble with our food being late, so Marcus saved the flow of the night by suggesting we do the father/daughter and mother/son dances first while we waited for the food to get there. No one had any idea dinner started later because he made it feel so natural! 10/10 recommend him to anyone.
Marcus and his team literally KILLED IT. They made our day PERFECT. People keep talking about how amazing of a job they did. Marcus knew which music to play to keep people on the d...
ance floor. He made it very interactive as well!! Aside from the amazing job with the music, the uplighting service was BEAUTIFUL and 100% worth it. The best part was the photobooth. In addition to an already fun time, Marcus and his team add copies of all the photobooth strips to a book for you to take home and view later. This was such a special added touch. Our guests LOVED it! So much in fact that we had so many strips that we had to add an extra page to our book. We seriously cannot say enough good things about this team.
Marcus was such a pleasure to work with and to have be apart of our special day. He is very talented at what he does. He not only cares about ensuring everyone is having a good tim...
e, but he took the time out of his night multiple times to come up to us and ensure that everything was going how we expected and asking if there was anything that he could get for us. Marcus truly shows that he is not only a great entertainer but a down to earth great guy!
Marcus was HANDS DOWN the best vendor/Dj we worked with throughout the entire wedding planning process. He completely understood the vibe we were going for, and he had every guest ...
from age 18 to age 75 tearing up the dance floor all night. He did an especially amazing job of lighting up the room and his attention to detail made the night perfect!
The photo booth is a must! He brought a table full of props that the guests had so much fun with. At the end of the night, Marcus presented us with a hand made photo album with all the pics our guests were taking.....was awesome to see how much fun everyone was having!
The dancing music was the best, and the music earlier in the night was a perfect background level of noise for dinner and cocktail hour - no one had trouble hearing each other.
Anyway, We thank him very much and would recommend Innovative to anyone who wants a great Wedding or event!
Marcus was great! He made our reception flow very well! He even went above and beyond like getting us our champagne for our toasts. He is very involved and that is nice to have at ...
a wedding. His photo booths blow away any other photo booths that I have ever been to at a wedding. He has soooo many props and the quality is great! You even get a scrap book at the end of the night!! I would definitely recommend him to other brides and Verona. Also my guests loved his assistant Jeff who helped run the photo booth!!
Marcus has enthusiasm and zest. He is fun and entertaining. We always had people on the dance floor. He is one of a kind. We saw him at an earlier wedding and he always had th...
e party going which made us seriously consider him. Once our wedding was here he made the price right and he definitely made sure that he presented to the table. We loved the Photo Booth, but you also get to keep a scrapbook that is handmade and well worth it!!! Marcus with Innovative Blends is a great time and worth checking out!
We had innovative blends for our DJ, up lighting, and photo booth and they were absolutely AMAZING!!! The up lighting and name in lights transformed our already beautiful venue. Ou...
r dance floor was packed every second. All the guests had a blast in the photo booth and commented on how nice the props were. Honestly couldn't have asked for a better company to work with. Very caring friendly and genuine people who were willing to work with us through the whole planning process.
Marcus made our night truly amazing! All of our guests had a fantastic time. We was there until the VERY end and was so understanding of all of our wants! Every request we had was ...
granted. I will recommend him to everyone!
Marcus was the DJ at my wedding, and I can honestly say, people have still not stopped talking about how much fun he was! He made the evening run so smoothly, the music and enterta...
inment was to die for, and the uplighting and effects were beautiful. They provided the uplighting, a name logo, photobooth, and dj services. They kept the party going until midnight, and the dance floor was NEVER empty. He listened to my requests and was so easy and fun to work with.
We had Damon Sams for our wedding and he was a trooper! He had to work quickly as we got married in a break of a monsoon thunderstorm. And when his wireless mic wouldn't work for...
speeches/intros we had a slight delay but we were able to use the wired mic so at least the job got done! Overall he kept the party going and had a great stage presence without being overbearing or taking over. We really enjoyed working with him!
Marcus was awesome! Very professional and kept the party going. The dance floor was full all night! Our guests are still talking about what a great time they had. It was a perfect ...
mix of music and the photo booth was a huge hit!! So much fun!!! Would absolutely hire them again and recommend them for anyone look for a great DJ AND/or photo booth!!
Innovative Blends DJ was amazing. He kept the party flowing well for the entire night and played exactly the music that we asked for. Very professional and excellent service.
So much fun! Everyone enjoyed the booth!
I HIGHLY recommend IBE! IBE was my DJ at my wedding this past June 2012, and they were amazing! Marcus was our DJ/MC and he keep the dance floor filled with people and the songs ...
flowing. This company has a package deal (not like other companies where you have to upcharge everything ex. lights,MC ect...). They even had a Photo Booth (with props)that we could get about 12+ people in. The service that this company had provided us excellant! Thank you Marcus!
Contact
Ohio, Western Pa.,
Innovative Blends Entertainment