Luvdup DJS

Fun & Stylish- Woman owned DJ company

$2,450 starting price

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PA, DC and wherever your party takes us

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Gemma

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AWARD WINNER (3X)

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Are you wanting to avoid the typical cheesy DJ experience? Want a DJ/MC that isn't on the microphone all night and actually knows a lot about music? We specialize in being able to play any genre of music, no matter how niche or different. While we can play the cheesy stuff if you want it, we try to play other music that is just as catchy and cool, but not as predictable and over done. We always keep the dance floor fun and interesting. Luvdup DJs is a boutique woman owned DJ company based in Philadelphia and was founded by Gemma, a female internationally-acclaimed recording artist and former music licensing executive, who has also spent many years working in events on both the management and entertainment side. We strive to get to know each client so we can make an experience tailored to your tastes and preferences. Not everyone wants to hear the song your Uncle George requests who has terrible taste in music. We do extensive pre-planning with you before your wedding day to make sure everything is perfectly scheduled so on the day you can relax and enjoy. You can give us must-play lists, 'do not play' lists and even music to inspire us. Most importantly we fully customize the music so that it's specifically perfect for you. We also offer: - Photo Booth - Lighting - Retro Videography (Super 8 and Camcorder VHS) Our MC approach is minimal as we believe the night is about you, not us. We definitely make all the necessary announcements to keep the night flowing, but they aren't on the microphone telling jokes and hyping the crowd. Our let our impeccable music selection and our fun and enthusiasm for DJing speak for itself. You'll often find us behind the DJ booth dancing and singing along with you. If this sounds like a good fit, contact us and let's make your special day as fun as possible! :-)

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African

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Bluegrass

Bollywood

Caribbean

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Dance

Disco

EDM

Flamenco

Folk

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Indian

Jazz

Klezmer

Latin

Mariachi

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Polka

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R&B

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Gemma

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International recording artist, musical connoisseur, singer, musician originally from the outback of Australia. If you’re lucky she may teach you some Aussie slang!

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108 reviews

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Luv'dUp DJs, led by Gemma and Kelton, received rave reviews for their outstanding service and expertise at weddings. Reviewers praised Gemma's ability to tailor the music to the couple's taste and keep the dance floor lively, while Kelton's energy and enthusiasm were highlighted for creating an unforgettable party atmosphere. Guests appreciated the personalized playlists, seamless coordination with other vendors, and additional services like lighting and Super 8 videography. The team's professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine passion for their work garnered high recommendations for creating an exceptional wedding experience.

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Caitlin S

1/30/2025

Gemma and her husband Kelton are both such nice people! They made planning the music for our wedding a breeze. They did music for the entire day and were able to shift from romantic aisle songs, to cocktail hour strings, and a fun as hell party! They coordinated with our planner to make sure the timeline was spot on and everything flowed so easily. From the start we told them we didn’t want your average wedding play list, and they asked us to give them a list of our favorite songs and artists. The dance set was awesome. They definitely kept the energy on the dance floor going but curated it very much to our taste!

Ashley &

1/19/2025

Luv'd Up DJs were absolutely incredible! Gemma brought such amazing energy to our wedding and had the dance floor grooving all night long. In the months leading up to the big day, her team was so easy to work with—really took the time to understand our music preferences and made sure the playlist was exactly what we wanted. Gemma's ability to read the room and keep the party going was top-notch, and she clearly has fun doing it. We couldn't recommend Luv'd Up DJs more!

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Erin F

12/13/2024

I was really looking forward to working with Gemma and her team, but unfortunately, I ended up disappointed. During our first interview, Gemma strongly pushed for us to book either with her (at a higher fee) or her husband, Kelton, who was slightly less expensive. We chose Kelton because he seemed like a great fit for our music preferences. When we signed the contract, Kelton was confirmed as our DJ, and we felt excited! About a month before the wedding, we had a productive phone call with him to discuss our timeline and details, which left us feeling confident. However, just 11 days before the wedding, I received an email introducing us to a different DJ, Steven. I was confused and reached out for clarification since Kelton was listed on our contract. I was informed that DJs could be swapped out, except for Gemma, and that there was nothing they could do. This was frustrating, especially since Gemma had insisted on us booking Kelton. Every response on this issue took a full business day and given the short time frame, I would have appreciated receiving more priority. While Gemma offered free lighting as compensation, it didn’t fully address the issue. On the wedding night, the DJ did a good job, but I’m not sure it was worth the premium we paid. There were little frustrations, like our cocktail and dinner Spotify playlists being played in order on repeat. I could have added more songs, but I would have appreciated a heads-up if they needed more options. Despite that, the dancing was fun, and my guests enjoyed themselves! A few of our must-play songs were missed, but I was having such a good time that it didn’t matter. Our DJ did a great job taking requests, which kept the dance floor lively. Overall, while we had a good time, the experience was marred by communication issues and last-minute changes. I wish things had gone more smoothly, and I can't fully recommend this service based on our experience.

Mariah L

12/11/2024

Gemma is truly a master at her craft--to the point I've had multiple people come to me after the wedding telling me that I had an awesome DJ! We loved that Gemma tailored the dinner and afterdinner music to our vision and I think she really understood us as people. I knew from the first conversation with her with her bubbly energy that she'd be the perfect person to work with. She truly listened to our needs or any concerns we had and also was able to think of things we hadn't since she has so much experience. She also was able to help us out with some lighting needs which was fantastic. Her energy and toptier skills really brought the whole day together and we can't thank her enough!! I'm still so honored that Gemma went so above and beyond for us-- not only did she DJ but she also was there earlier in the day to do our wedding film on Super8! Overall such a cool and unique service. Don't even hesitate booking her, you found the one! <3

Rebecca M

12/08/2024

We hired Gemma for our wedding and she absolutely crushed it. We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ. From our planning meetings to the day-of, Gemma was a joy to work with. She totally got our eclectic taste and played the perfect music for every part of our event. Beyond her unbelievable skill, Gemma is someone you just want to hang out with and it was so fun to have her with us on our day.

Simon S

12/04/2024

10/10. Scale not high enough. If you are looking for a wedding DJ, stop and book Luv’dUp DJs. It’s rare to find someone who truly understands the atmosphere of a wedding like DJ Kelton did at ours. Many of our guest thought it was the best music they’d ever experienced at a wedding. And to be fair, while we did create the playlist, DJ Kelton showed no ego; he respected our choices and played the music that we loved. My family travelled all the way from Slovakia and had several special song requests. DJ Kelton seamlessly incorporated all of them into the evening as if he were familiar with each one. I had multiple guests approach me to ask if he was Slovak. Best part was that you could tell DJ Kelton was having fun. His energy was infectious, and it translated directly to the dance floor. Not a single person left the dance floor from start to finish—it was an unforgettable party, thanks to DJ Kelton and Luv’dUp!

Michelle Y

11/30/2024

We picked Luvdup Djs ever since we had our initial call with Gemma. After talking to other DJ's giving us their "sales pitch", we knew that Gemma was the one for us. She made the process so easy and she is just an overall sweet and awesome person! She did so much more than DJ our wedding. Everyone loved her bubbly spirit and we couldn't recommend her enough!

Sam W

11/30/2024

Luvdup is the best, and Kelton is the best! We loved talking to Gemma on our intro call, and were so grateful to have Kelton DJ our wedding. Starting with our planning call it was clear we were in great hands with Kelton, who helped us figure out the finer details of our plan, and made a couple of recommendations that helped us make the day even better. On the day he showed up early to make sure things were set up properly (something our venue and planner were particularly appreciative of), ran the mics for the ceremony which went off without a hitch (except for the obligatory sirens during our vows), and played amazing music all night long. We had assembled hours and hours of playlists — it felt like Kelton intuited all of the important songs and played them at the right time — everything was flawless. Most importantly, it felt like Kelton loved being a part of our day — chatting with us and the other guests and vendors, taking photos and videos. He kept the good vibes going all night. Thank you Kelton and Luvdup!

Nicole D

11/20/2024

Gemma was a critical part of how successful our wedding was! From start to finish we always felt confident in her and her team. She was communicative, detail oriented, and an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the planning process and day of. The playlist was very representative of the example playlists we provided, and once the dance floor opened it was packed the entire night. We would hire Gemma 100x over if we could!

Zach B

11/19/2024

Gemma was the best MC we could have asked for! She spun all the right tunes at all the right times and guaranteed that our guests had a blast. On the technical side of things, she managed the audio equipment for the instrumentalists at our ceremony, configured the A/V system at our reception (separate location!), set up our photo booth, and worked a film camera (would you believe that she only has two arms?) all while keeping the party kept going! My wife and I didn’t need to lift a finger. And if I haven’t conveyed it already, Gemma is really, really thoughtful. We’re super lucky for her to have been at our wedding.

Nick +

10/14/2024

Luvdup is the only DJ you should use for your wedding. They are the best and have such a good vibe in planning and on the dancefloor. Kelton and the whole team were so easy to work and communicate with, Kelton nailed our vision for the music while making sure he got people on the dance floor. Several people have messaged us asking for our DJ and for the music we played at the wedding. He made announcements when we needed him to without doing too much like other DJs we have experienced. More than all of that, we both liked Kelton personally and appreciated his enthusiasm and attitude on the day -- he helped make it a wonderful and (importantly) an easy day. The lights were so good and fun for the dance floor, the mic set up for ceremony and speeches was easy, uncomplicated, and never an issue. We had such a specific vibe and music we wanted, which was different than most wedding we had been to, and Kelton nailed all night, from the ceremony to cocktail hour, and dinner and dancing. If you have distinct music tastes and you want someone to make sure all the sound is taken care of without any worry, Luvdup DJs is the answer. We also used their Super 8 videography, and we can't wait to see it. Because of that, Kelton was with us for so much of the day. He got some incredible shots of us and its something we are going to treasure for a long time.

Billy N

10/14/2024

DJ Trevor did a stellar job at our wedding! He met with us in advance to get a feel for our music interest for the evening and the flow of the ceremony and reception. It was clear from our one call that he loves what he does. On the day of the wedding, Trev arrived well ahead of time to setup and the sound and music flowed wonderfully from the ceremony, to cocktail hour, to the reception. We were adamant about not playing typical wedding songs and he nailed it covering a variety of music including house, latin, hip hop, R&B and funk! We were impressed that he was able to mix just about every song on our "must play" list. Thank you Trevor!

Kristina E

10/14/2024

DJ Ty was perfect for our wedding! His communication and planning was excellent and he made a point to home in on exactly the vibe and atmosphere we wanted in our wedding. Planning was super easy with the shared docs we used. On the day of, he was so kind and friendly and genuinely happy for us. Everything went off without a hitch, playing exactly what we were looking for and everything sounded amazing. DJ Ty was a true pro, never cheesy or over-the-top, but kept things running smoothly as-needed. Our wedding was small with just under 50 people, but the dancefloor was busy all night! Friends who never dance were dancing and having an amazing time. After the wedding, everyone was telling us how much FUN it was. We had a perfect day thanks majorly to DJ Ty.

Lillian D

10/10/2024

Gemma and Amber helped make our wedding perfect! It was the best day of my life!!!

Kay B

10/09/2024

We had the best time at our wedding in part to the DJ vibe. Our requests were completely understood and were met with such kindness and positivity

Jordan L

10/08/2024

reviews Gemma was a PERFECT DJ for our wedding! We absolutely loved her energy and it's so clear that she loves being part of special celebrations like your wedding day. We did not have a planner, and planning the wedding was out of our comfort zone, so finding vendors like Gemma who made the experience easy, simple, and fun was so important for us. We customized our music throughout the entire event, and she gave very helpful recommendations that we greatly appreciate. Guests kept saying how wonderful our DJ was and how great of a time she was also having! We rented additional lighting/disco ball through her, and it added so much to our event. We also rented her photobooth, which was a HUGE hit! Super easy to use for guests and created great memories. I can't recommend Gemma more - You need to work with her!!!!!

Natalie M

10/07/2024

Gemma was amazing to work with from start to finish! She made the process so easy and our day ran so smoothly thanks to her and her team. She was easy to reach via email or phone whenever we had a question. We didn’t want “traditional” wedding music and she listened to all of our requests and made so many good suggestions and our guests are still raving about how good the music was! We didn’t leave the dance floor all night and had the absolute best time thanks to them!! We also used Luvd up for our Photo Booth and for videography!! Highly recommended booking them!

Jackie P

10/06/2024

We used LUV’D UP DJ’s for our wedding and had a great experience start to finish! They made the process fun and stress free! They were very responsive and friendly. Our DJ Kelton was awesome and really helped set the tone. He played all the music we requested and supplemented with great additions per our request. Many of our guests commented on how great he was and how on point the music was, we could not agree more! People were on the dance floor from the first song to the last! I think our pictures speak volumes! You can almost hear the music in the photos. We had a blast, thanks for keeping the party moving LUV’D UP!

Danielle R

10/02/2024

We were lucky enough to have Ty from Luv’d Up DJs DJ our wedding and we cannot say enough good things, but we will try! First, we think Ty did an amazing job at paying attention to and matching the energy throughout the night and our dance floor was full the entire time! Every guest enjoyed themselves no matter their age and everything flowed well across many genres and decades. We received many wonderful compliments about how fun our reception was and we attribute that to Ty and his work! Ty is very knowledgeable and helped us plan the music for a wedding for the first (and last :)) time. He also brings a very calm and reassuring energy to an exciting and nerve-wracking day and we really appreciated this. Working with Gemma and Ty from Luv’d Up DJs was an absolute joy and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a DJ!

Jennifer R

9/27/2024

Words cannot express how amazing Luv’dup DJs was for our wedding, and specifically Steven (our DJ for that night). I rarely leave reviews but this team is so deserving of recognition. We got married on September 21st, and naturally we wanted “September” played, but we also had a few unique requests. One of those requests was to do a soul train entrance for our wedding party. Steven made sure every song had its moment, and that the beginning of our reception started off right. If you’re looking for a DJ, look no further. Communication, vibes, affordability, friendly and overall QUALITY. I truly recommend this team, and if I ever need another DJ in the future they will be the first I contact. Thank you Luv’dup DJs and thank you Steven!!

Julia C

9/23/2024

Gemma was absolutely fantastic! Luvdup DJs combined our music interests and requests seamlessly. She also made the selection process fun. There were a lot of logistics to work through at our venue - from the mics at the outdoor ceremony, dinner music in the outdoor tent, dancing on the covered porch, and party music with dancing inside - our wedding ran smoothly thanks to Luvsdup DJs! Highly recommend!

Audrey D

9/23/2024

Gemma was absolutely amazing on our wedding day and in every conversation leading up to it. She was incredibly friendly, organized, and responsive. I knew immediately from our initial call that she was our DJ. She had such genuine intentions of ensuring our day was exactly what we wanted it to be. She listened to our ideas and supported them. We wanted to keep our music upbeat and only wanted one slow song to start off the night. She was open and willing to brainstorm on all of our visions. I appreciate her so much. Such a fun, kind, and genuine soul which made our day even more special. We were so lucky to have her and I would recommend her 10000 times. She even took some footage of the day from her phone and sent them to me the day after. Gemma is a true GEM!

Amanda B

9/21/2024

Gemma is absolute rockstar!! We had her for our June 8th wedding and had such a great experience through the planning process and on the day of our event. Every introduction, transition, and music choice was perfectly picked by Gemma while at the same time fit us as a couple personally. She was very professional and organized prior to our event and worked great with the other vendors to make sure the day flowed as smooth as possible with our timeline. Gemma's energy is unmatched, she makes dancing the night away so much fun! I am so happy we picked her for our wedding!

Emily G

9/01/2024

We could not have asked for a better DJ duo than Kelton and Gemma. From start to finish, they were thorough, professional, and so much fun. During the planning process, they held multiple calls always willing to be flexible and accommodate any request. During the day of, they kept our family and friends on the dance floor having an amazing time. Gemma even personally captured some sweet candid moments which she sent after the wedding. We wanted a big dance party and that's what we got. Thank you so much for making our wedding day so memorable! We would highly recommend using Luvdup DJs to anyone.

Ty V

8/16/2024

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Luvdup DJs! Ty Russell (who sometimes goes by Ty Hussell) was our DJ on the day, and he was incredibly friendly and professional. Everyone at Luvdup DJs took our requests seriously, and they were able to expand on the songs we provided to fill the whole night with perfect music. I'm so glad we went with them!

Janine P

8/14/2024

We couldn’t be happier with Luvdup DJ’s! We had Steven and he was great! He did a great job of making sure that everyone had a great time and played an awesome variety of music that everyone both older and younger enjoyed. Steven was great at communicating with us and I feel he did a great job of making sure that we were happy. Highly suggest!

Lia C

8/14/2024

Ty was an amazing fit for us and are guests were dancing the entire night! The team at Luv’d Up was so easy to work with and really helped create my dream day!!

Elizabeth P

8/12/2024

Luv'dup was such a pleasure to work with. Gemma, the owner, made the planning process very clear and easy. Ty, our DJ, was great with communication, knowledgeable about different genres of music, and kept the party going all night Can't recommend them enough!

Rachel D

7/14/2024

Gemma was amazing! The dance floor was packed all night and that wouldn’t have been without her! She also made sure to listen to our requests and must plays! She chose an amazing end of song for us that was truly iconic! We loved getting to know her and can say she was so sweet!!

Mimi C

7/03/2024

Where do I start with Gemma? She is just a powerful, lovely, friendly force to be reckoned with! From the first day I reached out to her, she was communicative, friendly, experienced, and just fully interested in my wedding and how we could make it a party to remember. She danced the whole night, she mixed the perfect set for our friends and family, the dance floor was full the whole night, and she even filmed some video on 12mm film as a little gift to us. Honestly, I could not have imagined my wedding without her, and I cannot recommend Gemma enough to anybody who wants a fun, exceptional, and female-friendly DJ.

Sarah C

6/30/2024

Luv'd Up DJs was AMAZING to work with. Gemma has an incredible team, and they were a joy and pleasure to communicate with from the beginning. They were easy to coordinate with from start to finish, and made it so simple to plan and structure our party--from the full night's schedule to planning details to picking our songs. They gave us great advice but also gave us so much space and autonomy to make everything how we wanted it to turn out. We have to especially give a massive shoutout to Ty Russell. He was our DJ the night of the party, and was absolutely the BEST. He had such a calm presence which helped on a hectic day, and he helped us move the evening along to make sure we got to everything we wanted to do. He was so supportive of and understood our vision and vibe when planning, and he was extremely culturally aware. He understood and executed on weaving together our Persian and Jewish cultures and perfectly balanced Persian, Jewish, queer, current, and older hits throughout the night. He also played all of our must-plays and did an amazing job keeping the energy up. Sooo many of our friends raved about our DJ and how fun it was. We felt so seen, understood, and celebrated by Ty, Gemma, and Luv'd Up and recommend them 100%.

Cecelia W

6/25/2024

Gemma was great! From the very beginning, she was so easy to work with. She was very responsive and really listened to what we wanted. She listened to our concerns about getting some of our guests to dance and gave us a lot of great advice going into the wedding day, like adding dance floor props to get everyone engaged and adjusting our anniversary dance so everyone ends up on the dance floor. She worked with us and curated a great wedding playlist. Our guests complimented us on what a great DJ she was. Everyone loved seeing her behind the booth, dancing along with the guests. At one point, one of our guests dropped a glass and she played “Heart of Glass” right after, which was perfectly timed (lol). She really knew how to read the crowd and keep the energy up while still playing some of our silly requests. She curated a great mashup for the mother/son dance. My brother-in-law wanted to play a piece on a keyboard for part of his speech and Gemma worked with us in providing an amp so everyone could hear the piece. She even took videos during the ceremony and reception and shared them with me afterwards which is something I did not expect but was so grateful to have. I couldn’t recommend her enough!

Matthew C

6/24/2024

Thank you Kelton and Gemma for bringing your amazing energy to our wedding at The Willows! In the lead up to the day, and on the day itself, you were super communicative, collaborative and friendly, which helps massively when there's so much to think about. We especially really appreciated your incredible attention to detail. The feedback from our guests has been universally positive; everybody is still raving about the playlist!

Hannah C

6/23/2024

We were looking for a DJ who wouldn't be over the top, but provide basic announcements and help us have a great party. Our initial conversations with Gemma were great, and as we got closer we filled out a spreadsheet with all of the songs and styles of music we were looking to have throughout the day and reviewed this on a call with Gemma. 2 weeks before our wedding we found out Gemma was not actually going to be our DJ, so we set up a call with our DJ Trev and had to re-review our spreadsheet with all of our requests again. The day of, everything generally went well, but there were a few things that were missed, which made us a bit disappointed - first, I included a link and noted in the spreadsheet I wanted an instrumental version of a specific song for when I walked down the aisle, but a singing version was played the day of to my surprise. I was also surprised when the DJ came out to ask us how we wanted to be introduced even though we had that in the spreadsheet and reviewed with both Gemma and him before the wedding - we felt like things we just overlooked. I also let the DJ know via email a few days before the wedding I changed my mind and did not want to do a welcome speech, which he confirmed via email, however the day of I was put on the spot as he announced I'd be making a speech and put a microphone in front of me. Overall nothing was majorly wrong, but felt we were deprioritized a few weeks ahead of our day with so much missed.

Michelle E

6/23/2024

Gemma was the best wedding DJ we could ever have asked for! We heard about her as a recommendation from our venue (Curtis Arboretum) which she is very familiar with. She invited me to see her DJ a set and she was dancing and singing with everyone. We knew she would be perfect. She is very communicative and played music that got all ages on the dance floor. She plays all genres and you can tell she really loves each event she is a part of. I had multiple guests come up and tell me how much they enjoyed her DJ'ing. With her services, lighting can be included as well as a wonderful pink photobooth. She also has vintage photography and videography services available. She even saved the day and had a microphone for us to use during our ceremony when we found out we did not have one. At the end of the event, we felt like we were saying goodbye to a friend we had known for a long time!

Erica C

6/23/2024

We were originally attracted to Luv'dup because they mentioned that they do not make any more announcements than necessary - we had been to weddings where we felt like we listened to the DJ talk all night and we knew we didn't want that. Once we got to speak with Gemma, we knew she was the perfect person to help us plan the wedding dance floor of our dreams. Gemma was very organized and responsive throughout the whole planning process! Trevor DJ'ed on our wedding day and the dance floor was PACKED. He created the best party! We can't recommend hiring Luv'dup enough - they put a lot of care into understanding who you are and what songs will make your wedding perfect.

Finola W

6/14/2024

Gemma did such a wonderful job with our wedding!! She was organized and communicative throughout the whole process, supportive and great with our families, and most of all, created the exact custom, cool, and FUN wedding reception experience we were looking for! We also booked lighting and a Photo Booth through Luv'd Up DJs, and it was such a smooth experience all around. I cannot recommend her enough!

Sophie J

5/16/2024

here to start?!? The wedding process can be so insanely stressful, especially under the pressure of making sure you have the best vendors to fit your needs. As someone who absolutely loves music, finding the best person that understood the range of music and vibes I was looking for was a MUST. And WOW did I get so insanely lucky when I found Gemma! From our initial phone call, I knew Gemma was the person for my wedding. I instantly felt connected to her and the. finding out her love for Taylor Swift, it was a done deal. Throughout the entirety of our wedding planning process, Gemma was there to help and offer advice that went beyond DJ-ing. Come the day of our wedding, I knew I didn't have to stress about anything as Gemma was there to help and ease my nerves. Throughout the night, Gemma kept the vibes up and the dance floor full! I received multiple compliments about the range of music played and how there was something for everyone. I cannot recommend Gemma enough. Working with Gemma and allowing her to be part of such an important aspect of your big day, may be your best decision on your wedding day, obviously after saying "i do" to your partner!🩷

Devon S

5/04/2024

We don’t have enough words to express how grateful we are to have found not only the best DJ we could have imagined, but also one of the kindest, most genuine souls who truly cares about creating priceless memories for her clients. Gemma was communicative and reassuring throughout the whole process, making our lives as easy as they could be while planning a wedding. When the day finally came, she orchestrated each part of our wedding seamlessly and kept the party going the entire time. She created an atmosphere that transformed an intimate 40-person wedding into the party of a lifetime. Gemma, you were an irreplaceable part of our wedding journey and we are so thankful we found you and got to celebrate with you. Thank you will never, ever be enough! We love you!

Michael K

4/25/2024

Luvdup DJ are nothing short of "incredible". From the moment we connected with Gemma, she was attentive, organized, helpful and made us feel like we were dealing with real professionals, which took the pressure off of finding a DJ and helped us to enjoy the process and look forward to our wedding. On the big day, our DJ Trevor was fantastic! He was great at letting us know well in advance whenever an important event was about to start so we were never caught off guard. And he took our feedback and conversations on our favorite songs and used them to craft a fantastic playlist that got the crowd off their feet. We've already recommended them to several friends and don't plan on stopping.

Hannah W

4/22/2024

Gemma served as the DJ at my daughters wedding this past weekend, and she could not have been better. It was amazing how she kept the dance floor PACKED all night long. I have been to too many weddings that suffered from poor DJ's.....and you don't get that time back. Trust me that Gemma is a professional that brings the party with her!

Theresa C

4/22/2024

Gemma was a true delight and one of our best decisions for our wedding day! Not only did she make the process super seamless and straightforward but she was a joy as part of our day and just the loveliest person! So many of our guests commented on how fun she made the dance floor, not just with music selections but with her energy (I think she danced as much as we did!). We had her do all musical parts of the day: the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing. I made sample playlists for each as I wanted them all to have distinctive vibes, and she took those and completely nailed all of it. If you are looking for a videographer as well, I would highly recommend booking her video service, Luv'd Up Films. A videographer wasn't in our budget (or my husband's personal preference :)), so we skipped. But Gemma shared a mini Super8 video with us (so kind!) that I will cherish forever. And had I to do all over again, I would love to book her to capture the whole day! Gemma went above and beyond and we couldn't be happier with Luv'd Up DJs!

Avra B

4/13/2024

Kelton was an awesome DJ! He was communicative and utilized his expertise to make suggestions to make the day flow so well. He did a great job keeping folks on the dance floor and the audio equipment he provided made our ceremony and all the speeches be heard by our guests. Couldn't recommend him more!

Thomas P

4/07/2024

Gemma and her team were more than AMAZING! We knew from the very first conversation with her that she was the best DJ for the job. Her communication and organization through the whole process made it feel like a breeze. A truly kind soul. And her background in music didn't hurt either. Also, the photo booth was perfect as well. The props were hilarious! It blended well with the venue and the photo quality rocked. She knew what was the correct decision on EVERY detail. No joke. If you hire Gemma and her team you will not be let down whatsoever. Guaranteed. Thank you once again to Luvdup DJS for your hard work and dedication. Our wedding would not be as memorable if you weren't apart of it!

Madeline S

4/01/2024

Ty was awesome! We had a last minute switch between DJs due to our original DJ having a family emergency, and he really stepped up to the plate. He listened to our input, was extremely kind, and delivered exactly what we were looking for. He was flexible, able to make changes on the go, and made our party so much fun! We had a wide range of guests of all ages, and one of my older relatives said “he really knows how to play music to everyone in the crowd and get people dancing” and I couldn’t agree more. I would definitely recommend him for your next event!

Courtney H

3/26/2024

I’m a venue manager in the Philadelphia area and must say that working with Luv’d Up has been an absolute joy. I recommend them to all of my couples who are in the vendor search stage of their planning process. There isn’t a better DJ out there.

Kendall M

3/26/2024

We found Gemma through our coordinator's recommendation and she was amazing from the very first point of contact! She's very responsive, organized, and overall such a fun person! We had multiple events and Ty from her team DJ'd one and she did our main wedding. Both of them were amazing and so thorough making sure they knew the kind of music we wanted and when throughout the events. My husband and I have fairly different music tastes, but they both did such a great job incorporating what we both wanted into it all seamlessly. We also ended up getting the photobooth last minute for our reception and I'm SO glad we did. It was such a fun addition for everyone to enjoy. Overall DEFINITELY recommend going with Luvdup DJs! As cheesy as it sounds, Gemma is an absolute gem!!

Joanna W

3/26/2024

Gemma and team are the best!!! Kind hearted and extensive knowledge of music to ensure your wedding is a fun dance party!!!

Gates D

3/19/2024

Gemma was such a delight to work with and she helped make our special day exactly how we envisioned it. She truly made the vibe and atmosphere exactly like we wanted. She played the best music and there wasn’t a single person who was not on the dance floor!

Emily W

3/14/2024

We could not have a picked a better DJ for our wedding. We had several calls with Gemma leading up to the event. She really got to know us and learned exactly the type of event we were going for. Our party was incredible, and my guests loved Gemma. So many people came up to me and said Gemma is the best DJ they've ever seen and loved how much fun she was having dancing along with everyone else. She even took photos and videos of us and our guests which was incredibly sweet. We're so lucky we found Luvd Up and that they were available for our wedding. I would not hesitate to book Luvd up for any event, I promise you will not be disappointed!

Paul T

3/10/2024

TY is the MAN! Knows waysssss more about music than the average DJ. Doesn’t try and do to much, just lets the music do its things and sets perfect vibes. Had him for my wedding and so so glad he was our guy. Highly recommend.

Samantha P

3/10/2024

A major element of our wedding was the music and Gemma and Ty did an amazing job cultivating such a warm, fun, and energetic environment on our wedding day! From the pre-contract conversation to day of there were numerous conversations that made us feel so comfortable and confident about Luvdup services. We had detailed conversations with Ty and Gemma leading up to the wedding and on day of Ty was amazing! Ty was so warm and welcoming as our guests arrived, helped to keep the evening running smoothly, and the music throughout the night was even better than we had imagined! Ty was receptive to the energy of the room and kept everyone on the dance floor and having a good time throughout the evening.

Stasi K

3/07/2024

almost a mount after the wedding and all i keep hearing is" Where did you find that DJ? They did amazing!" Amazing is an understatement as to how much they help set the vibe for our wedding! They were able to hit all the big songs we wanted to play and more! so flexible with what they were playing at the wedding! Our DJ Ty Russell went ABOVE AND BEYOND to make sure my wife and i were happy with everything! he kicked butt and i could not have been happier to work with him! 10 out of 10 100% would say book Luvdup!

jen p

2/20/2024

I wish my experience with Luv'd up DJ turned out better. I was super excited to work with them because they had Korean ceremony experience. It's definitely part my fault, so I'm not pointing fingers here, but there was a miscommunication somewhere and contract was written so the DJ hours ended at 11 PM and my reception end time was 11:30PM. I did not catch this, but I did send them my wedding timeline 6 times and I just wish we had discussed this because I would've loved to have paid more for the reception to go on a little longer. Especially because we had a fire alarm go off at our wedding, and the venue told us we can stay as long as we want. But then the music cut off and I asked our wedding planner what's happening and she told me the DJ said he was only contracted to go until 11 PM. I was very disappointed since the fire alarm cut our reception short and then another half hour was cut off, so my reception was literally only an hour an a half. If I had known ahead of time, I would've paid so much money for the DJ to have stayed longer but it was too late, DJ was already wrapping up his equipment and people were already getting ready to leave.

Evelyn J

2/06/2024

Ty was an exceptional DJ. Communicating with him was easy. He always responded quickly to my emails and texts. He welcomed my play list and executed it perfectly. My family and friends complemented me on the music choices and DJ.

Ciara W

1/22/2024

Gemma was an absolute pleasure to work with! From the start with our very first introduction, she made everything so easy. On the day of, she made sure to incorporate all the songs we had requested to be played and danced along with us. I would HIGHLY recommend Gemma and luv’dupdjs to anyone. Also would recommend adding on the photo booth as a service. That was a huge hit with our guests. Overall, I had an incredible experience with luv’dupdjs and could not imagine having gone with anyone else for our special day.

Julia B

1/19/2024

Having Gemma DJ our wedding was perfection, start to finish. Throughout the planning process, she was incredibly responsive, kind, and easygoing, and by the time we got to June, it felt like she was more a friend than a vendor—a friend with really, *really* good taste in music. Gemma curated the perfect mix from tunes we discussed as well as throwing in some fun surprises that kept everyone on the dance floor, and the reception was an absolute blast—the sweaty, scream-along dance party of our dreams.

Celeste S

1/19/2024

Gemma was great to work with for our wedding. She was super organized, and professional and kept things going smoothly. So many people complimented her DJ skills and loved dancing until the very end!

Jamie D

1/02/2024

We loved having Gemma as the DJ for our wedding! She was an expert at acting as our announcer and MC for our ceremony, speeches, dances, cake cutting and all of the important events throughout the evening, and everyone was on the dance floor all night! She did a great job at incorporating so many of our suggested songs we had sent to her prior to our big day, and she also played so many other good party songs that fit our crowd perfectly. Everything was also so seamlessly transitioned so there was nonstop dancing and partying which is exactly what we wanted for our reception. In addition to providing the amazing music during our wedding, Gemma was also extremely organized and responsive during our wedding planning process. Her coordination and meetings before our wedding helped to ensure that we had an amazing event and she was able to answer all of our questions so we knew everything would run smoothly. We are so glad we went with her as our DJ to provide the entertainment and celebration ambiance that everyone enjoyed!

Julie F

12/28/2023

Working with Gemma was so great. She made us feel comfortable and prepared during all of our chats leading up to the big day and was always very accommodating. She took fun photos and videos on her phone throughout the wedding and was so sweet by sending them to us right after. We didn't get to dance as much as we would have liked because we were interacting with our guests, but everyone that we caught up with said how much they loved the music and had a blast on the dance floor. She was also a great MC throughout the night! And the Photo Booth you can add on was a big hit. Gemma played a large part in making our day special!

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