Columbus Radio Legend and Live DJ
$2,100 starting price
Central Ohio
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Mark Dantzer
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AWARD WINNER (11X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Mark Dantzer hosted the #1 rated afternoon radio show in Ohio for 10 years on WNCI 97.9. Performing for a live audience is Mark's main passion and joy. A MAJOR music enthusiast, Mark is the creator/host of the live, weekly Big Bad Music Trivia show (attracting hundreds of players to an All-Taylor Swift show in Feb, 2024!) Mark's music podcast, Turntable Talk is available and updated bi-weekly on Spotify. As a top notch Wedding DJ, Mark works with 35-40 couples each year who want a custom, unique, FUN experience guests are still talking about five years later. Mark would love to hear from you!
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Husband, father, music-lover...Columbus radio DJ legend, Mark Dantzer wants to be your wedding DJ/MC! For 10 years, Mark was the #1 rated radio DJ in central Ohio as afternoon host on WNCI 97.9. In addition to being DJ/MC for over 500 fabulous high-end weddings, Mark has been a concert MC (Bon Jovi, Hall & Oates, B-52s, Train, Matchbox 20, more...), DJ/MC for Blue Jackets, OSU Basketball, CAPA, Catco, Columbus Zoo Awards, many more...!!! See and meet Mark Dantzer at one of his popular weekly Big Bad Music shows, including 7:30-9:30pm at Lucky's in Hilliard. Let's celebrate!
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4.9
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Mark Dantzer receives overwhelming praise from multiple reviewers for his phenomenal DJ services at weddings, with comments highlighting his professionalism, communication, and ability to keep the dance floor packed all night. Reviewers emphasize his attention to detail, accommodating nature for song requests, and talent in creating a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere. Mark's services are highly recommended for those seeking an exceptional DJ experience in the Columbus area, with numerous couples thrilled with the music and energy he brought to their weddings.Review photos
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Gwen S
5.0
12/30/2024
Mark Dantzer is the DJ you not only want at your wedding, but NEED. Mark is the most kind, fun human being to ever exist. He is so communicative, professional, easy to work with, and the most incredible DJ. Mark was the DJ at our wedding this year, and it was amazing. He was so fun and in tune with our guests that no one left the dance floor even after the lights came on. He worked so well with our other vendors and was so kind to my familiar and friends- it was like he was part of our family! I truly couldn’t recommend Mark more. He is a fantastic guy and an ever better DJ.
Kaitlyn A
5.0
8/15/2024
Mark was an AMAZING DJ!! One of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning process was choosing to work with Mark. He was incredibly professional, organized, and made the planning process very smooth. On the day of the wedding, Mark handled our reception perfectly and kept the dance floor packed all night long!! We shared a Spotify playlist with Mark and he perfectly captured the vibe we were going for and even incorporated songs we didn't think of that were huge hits with the crowd. I will 100% be recommending Mark to all my friends who need a DJ in the future. He is the best!!
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Emily J
5.0
6/24/2024
Mark was the ABSOLUTE BEST!!!!! From the very beginning it was clear he was the DJ for us. I always trust my gut feeling and my gut told me Mark was going to be the perfect DJ…. And he without a doubt absolutely was. Our dance floor was PACKED alllllllll night long. He knew the photo dash would loosen up the crowd and his ability to communicate with an audience is unmatched. He was truly built for this job and he’salso a local celebrity so he had a ton of fan girls the whole night!! Thank you Mark, I will forever recommend you to everyone I know getting married in the Columbus area!!!!! 1000000/10!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Emma W
5.0
6/11/2024
Mark was exactly what we were looking for at our wedding, he kept the dance floor going and guests loved him! He made sure everyone was having a fun time, accommodated every one of our must-play songs and mixed in some great additions of his own, while being professional and easygoing in the planning process. We would highly recommend him to anyone else planning an event in the Columbus area.
Nicholas B
5.0
3/13/2024
Mark DJ’d our wedding and I could not recommend him more. He was professional, fun, took our tastes and consideration into account and made our wedding dance floor the hit of the night. I still have friends asking for our wedding playlist which we provided to Mark as a reference, along with other songs that I can remember him playing that fit our genre, but weren’t specifically on our list (which we asked him to do). He even went so far as to cut two songs together for a surprise father daughter dance into dance party moment which people are still talking about. I could go on but just do yourself a favor and hire Mark
Anna Maria M
5.0
11/26/2023
Mark was the best DJ we could have hoped for! He has great energy and is extremely personable. It is clear that he is an expert DJ and professional entertainer. We provided a general list of songs and he did an excellent job creating a set list based on what we wanted. Our goal was to have the best wedding dance party and Mark was instrumental in making this happen. Our guests have repeatedly said that they could not leave the dance floor because every song was so good. Mark was also excellent at directing the entire reception and keeping everyone and everything on time, including wedding party entrances, speeches, and the dance floor. We trusted Mark completely. Do yourself a favor and book Mark for your wedding – you won’t regret it!
Kristina D
5.0
11/13/2023
Mark did an amazing job at our wedding! The dance floor was an absolute blast and he played great music! He also did a great job throughout the night keeping our timeline on track. He was so great to work with and I would highly recommend hiring him for your wedding!
Lauren M
5.0
11/08/2023
Mark was such a great DJ who went above and beyond to make sure our day was spectacular. He was so detailed and had multiple meetings with us before the day and honored all of our unique music requests! He was great day of, really leaning in to keep us informed on how things are going and keeping the wedding moving along. He put on a great set for a great dance party - we danced for hours! Highly recommend Mark!
Troy M
5.0
10/08/2023
Mark was the absolute best DJ ever! He was super easy to work with all the way leading up to the wedding. He is very organized and time oriented so that made everything very smooth. His choice of music is top notch. The dance floor at our wedding was packed the entire night. If you want to have a party and a hell of a time at your wedding Mark is the guy to hire to make that happen!!
Alex G
5.0
8/25/2023
Mark was the DJ for our wedding in August and my wife and I could not be more pleased with his services. He called us months before the wedding, getting a good idea of what we want, and met with us about a month before. He’s very detail oriented and ask questions to make sure he provided everything we wanted. He did everything we asked and we absolutely recommend him for any wedding or any type of event.
Miranda G
5.0
8/05/2023
Mark was absolutely amazing! We are big dancers and we wanted our wedding dance floor to reflect this and Mark did just that and more! Majority of our guests were up dancing the entire reception. Mark took the time to listen to our wants and what specific songs would get us excited in the dance floor. We cannot recommend Mark enough and would hire him again and again
Tom W
5.0
6/30/2023
Mark Dantzer was the best DJ we could've asked for, and he made our 16 June 2023 wedding a night to remember for years to come. My wife and I have known Mark for a while now thanks to the Thursday night music trivia games, and knew as soon as we got engaged that Mark had to be a part of our night. He made music planning not only simple, but fun, as my wife and I discussed music that should be played (70s, disco, groovy pop), should not be played (sorry Ed Sheeran, you're out), and the general vibe of any music he wanted to add should we not come up with an adequate list. Our wedding party entrance was perfect, the music was incredible, and we kept getting compliments throughout the night and even now, weeks later, about how great Mark was as a DJ and how much fun the night itself was. If anyone is looking for a wedding DJ in the central Ohio area, Mark Dantzer is not only the best, but the kindest, most caring, and genuinely most helpful you could ask for. Don't settle for anything less; book Mark Dantzer and get the wedding of your dreams.
Hailey K
5.0
12/29/2022
Mark was incredible, he was one of the first vendors we booked after our venue. He knew exactly what to play for different parts of the reception and he kept the party going. He also took all of our favorites and suggestions into consideration. He has the perfect personality and I don’t regret hiring him 100%
Cassady W
5.0
10/10/2022
Mark did an amazing job for our ceremony and reception! He was so easy to work with and a huge help when it came to all of my questions and unknowns. He kept the dance floor going all night! Highly recommend!
Brad D
5.0
9/22/2022
Mark did an amazing job of keeping the dance floor full of energy all night. Highly recommend on all aspects!
Joey K
5.0
7/15/2022
We loved working with Mark Dantzer as the DJ for our wedding in May 2022. He kept our reception on script and moving along in a timely manner. It helped a lot that he was well organized and met with us beforehand to go over every detail of the event from introductions to dinner, toasts and dancing. Without him, we would have gotten well behind schedule. But most importantly, we loved his song selection and creativity in getting everyone out on the dance floor. With a group varying in age and music taste, this was no small feat. One of our fondest memories of the night was seeing so many of our family and friends dancing with us. Mark was critical in making that happen. We highly recommend him.
Dani H
5.0
6/09/2022
Event Magic
I wholeheartedly and unreservedly recommend Mark Dantzer Productions for anyone looking to choreograph their special day!
I was looking to plan a wedding. From my first contact with Mark, I was completely at ease. Mark was professional and showed an attention to detail that I hadn’t even begun to contemplate!
I knew I wanted great dancing music at my wedding, but beyond that I had no specifics in mind. Mark knows his music and weddings and he guided us through making choices and decisions that resulted in a fantastic time! He helped guide us through the ceremony, keeping us on track. He responded to requests from our guests – after first getting our OK to do so – and kept the music rolling and the partygoers dancing up until the last minute! He ‘got’ us and gauged our family and friends so well – it was like he just knew all our playlists and pulled the very best from them all to choreograph our perfect day! What a blessing to have him set the musical tone for the rest of our lives!
Nicole E
5.0
6/01/2022
If you are looking at my review for Mark Dantzer and wondering if you should reach out and book him for your event, stop here and contact him, you will thank yourself later.
We had our wedding date planned for 7/11/20; then, COVID delayed our plans. Before then, Mark displayed the pinnacle of professionalism, ready to listen to what we had to say and provide his expert advice. Fast forward to late last year, when vaccines were rolling out, we started our wedding planning process again. Without skipping a beat, Mark was there to help guide us.
During our much-anticipated event, numerous guests came up to us about how awesome Mark was. Before the dance floor opened up, Mark helped guide us through the event's beginnings and played superb music. When the dance floor opened up to guests, it remained heavily occupied until the venue closing time.
If you are looking for an amazing DJ, look no further.
Jen B
5.0
4/16/2022
Mark was amazing for our wedding! He listened to everything we specifically wanted from the actual pre-ceremony all the way to the last song. I would hire him again and again! He plays the perfect songs to get people dancing! Our dance floor was packed!!
Sydney E
5.0
12/17/2021
I wish I could give Mark 10 stars. He helped make our Wedding Day absolutely perfect! He did a fantastic job keeping us and our guests in line throughout the series of events we had planned from cocktail hour all the way through the end of the night for our sparkler send off. He played awesome music, his sound systems sounded great and he kept our guests of all ages out on the dance floor throughout our entire reception. Mark is a great guy and was super easy to work with - I would highly recommend hiring him for your big day or event!
Stephanie R
5.0
11/08/2021
WOW where do I even begin? Mark was super involved in the process from beginning to end, really taking the time to get to know us and our "style". Out of everything at our wedding, we received the most compliments on the DJ and our music and I am just so thrilled that we used Mark! THANK YOU!
Ben &.Mikala S
5.0
11/03/2021
Mark was awesome! We are so glad we chose Mark to DJ our wedding. He spent the time to figure out what type of wedding we were looking for and did everything he could to match the vibe we were looking for. He did a great job with ceremony music, cocktail hour, and most importantly reception music. He did a great job mixing up genres, getting people out on the dance floor, and making sure everyone had a great time. We highly recommend Mark for your next event!
Karen S
5.0
10/11/2021
We can't say enough good things about Mark as our wedding DJ! He absolutely killed it. I got compliments on our music from so many guests, both young and old. He played a great mix and kept people entertained and dancing until the very end of our lengthy reception. His prep work was very thorough and we knew we were in great hands. We were also thrilled with him as our MC. We had a small personal issue/timeline change at the very beginning of our reception. He was so attentive and handled the change in plan flawlessly. None of our guests even knew something went wrong! Go with Mark, you won't regret it!
Madeline S
5.0
9/28/2021
We had the pleasure of working with Mark for our wedding! Mark was super friendly, responsive and incredible to work with. He took the time to talk to us and call us when we were searching for a DJ and talked us through the process and asked us what we wanted. He helped us through having to postpone our wedding celebration and was very easy and understanding throughout the whole process of postponing. We finally got to celebrate our wedding with friends and family July 2021 and it was amazing! He played a great variety of music and got people out there dancing and having fun! We are so happy we got to work with Mark and we would recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ for their wedding!
Ashley R
5.0
9/20/2021
I cannot say enough good things about how wonderful it was to work with Mark! He was on time and ready to go, and kept the dance floor packed all night long. Hands down the best in CBus! He truly made our wedding magical.
Matous B
4.0
9/05/2021
Mark Dantzer was a great DJ for our July 17, 2021 wedding! He was very easy and helpful to work with leading up to the wedding, and his choice in music kept the dance floor hopping all evening! He also took great care to pronounce all of our wedding party names correctly, even with several that were unusual. The only issues throughout the evening were a couple of brief equipment malfunctions, one of which caused the need for a different slow song to be played, rather than my wife's favorite chosen song. Altogether, would recommend hiring Mark!
Caitlin B
5.0
8/29/2021
Mark Dantzer is amazing!! DJ was one of the most important vendor to us on our wedding day, and Mark was 100% the right choice! He helped our day flow smoothly and kept the party going all night! He was the perfect combination of MC without being too showy. He was extremely responsive to email, open to the vision we had for our wedding day, and very easy to work with! He truly made our special day come to life!
Kandy C
5.0
7/13/2021
DJPJ was the perfect choice for our daughter’s wedding reception. Perry kept the party
Moving and engaged the crowd with great music selections and perfect timing of the reception highlights! I don’t think most of the guest sat down
Much!
Myla B
5.0
6/08/2021
I could not imagine a better DJ! Mark was very mindful of every detail and worked hard to ensure we got everything we wanted out of this experience. I had very specific playlists of songs for each segment of the evening and Mark was gracious enough to review them all and use directly as a guide for the music played that evening. He really knows how to read a room and keep guests engaged. NO GIMMICKS, NO CHEESE, AUTHENTIC FUN.
Bride to bride, If you have stumbled across Mark's page, don't waste your time looking elsewhere- you will be so glad you booked!
Jessica B
5.0
6/01/2021
We went to a friends wedding in 2016 where Mark was the DJ and had a blast! Fast forward 5 years and we so happy we hired Mark as the DJ to help us celebrate our wedding! Mark was especially great when we had to postpone our 2020 wedding and move some things around for the 2021 celebration, he was so flexible! We loved how thoughtful and thorough he was when curating the music for our big day. We had SO many guests comment throughout the night and after the wedding how much they enjoyed the DJ. We would 110% recommend hiring Mark Dantzer Productions!
Brittany B
5.0
10/13/2020
Mark was our DJ for our wedding and he knocked it out of the park! His energy was incredible and the dance floor was full the entire night. I would highly recommend Mark if you have a future wedding! Super easy to work with and he will make sure your wedding is fun!!!
Patricia P
5.0
10/04/2020
Mark Dantzer was fantastic as our DJ at High Line Car House! His music selections were spot on and got everyone dancing. He was also the emcee as well. He was very responsive and timely to work with. Very professional and we highly recommend him!
Jessica S
5.0
9/09/2020
Mark did an incredible job DJ'ing for our wedding reception! He got the party started and kept it going the whole evening. He does an excellent job getting people out of their seats and on the dance floor. Highly recommended!
Kelsey T
5.0
3/01/2020
We cannot say enough good things about Mark. We knew him through music trivia and got to know his amazing personality through the years and knew right away we wanted him as our DJ. We even incorporated music trivia in our reception! He kept everything organized and running smoothly! And he played the absolute best songs!! Our day wouldn’t have been complete without him!! Thank you Mark!!!
Laura S
5.0
11/06/2019
Couldn't say enough about Mark! He is so kind and easy going, which made him great to work with. And he kept the dance floor full the whole night! Best ever!
Whitney R
5.0
10/31/2019
Mark was our DJ for our wedding and helped the reception come alive! He played the specific songs we asked for and at the right times! Most importantly, he was a great emcee. I think a DJ’s important job is also hosting the reception in terms of direction and energy. He kept the energy up and kept things moving on time. If a song every caused the dance floor to hit a lull, he managed to get everyone back out there again. He even played one song that I wasn’t too sure about and somehow with that song managed to get my husband’s entire family out on the dance floor. You’ve just got to trust him, because he’ll keep people on the dance floor. It was a great night and he kept everything on pace. One of my favorite parts of the night was when he played a Sailor Moon song I had specifically requested but knew was obscure and would be hard to find. He got everyone out on the dance floor for the slow song and it was such nice moment I cried!
Peter D
5.0
10/09/2019
I'll start off with some of the pros and cons for a fast review:
Pros:
-Mark is very good at knowing what you want in a DJ and is excellent at capturing that info, rather than you feeling like you need to make sure everything is outlined
-Professional, efficient and effective process of communication and collecting wedding details
-Can read a room very easily, and keeps the party going
-Reports to THE BRIDE AND GROOM so no one will hijack your wedding (Thanks Mark, we owe you)
-Extremely accommodating and flexible
Cons:
none - this guy rocks
To start, Mark was extremely professional and friendly with getting the details of the wedding, the expected guest atmosphere, what my Wife and I wanted. We talked over the phone after filling out a quick "expectations and info" form, and he knew EXACTLY what we wanted. This guy has been around, and knows how to throw an amazing party -- If you book Mark you won't need to worry about awkward gaffs, ad-libbed proceedings or anything that would kill the vibe. Additionally, he gets bonus points for getting me extra sound equipment the day of the event (equipment I thought the pastor said he would provide). Mark was easy to contact, and very accommodating in all he did.
My wife and I discussed with Mark how we wanted a fun ceremony with lots of dancing, and nothing that would give off a cheesy vibe. Secretly, knowing my friends, I was pretty concerned that we would need to manually need to drag people onto the dance floor, but Mark got people up, and the dance floor was PACKED the entire night. It could not have been a more fun wedding, and all our friends are raving about how fun the ceremony and reception were.
Kevin D
5.0
10/08/2019
Mark is the best!! We were thrilled with his services for our wedding and reception. He was very attentive to our specific requests and very professional. He made the experience very fun for all our guests and made the evening’s activities run perfectly. If you want the best, go with Mark Dantzer!!
James H
5.0
10/07/2019
Couldn’t have been happier with Mark Dantzer. He has the ability to read the crowed and keep the party going. Very nice flow to the wedding. Great music selection tailored to Our taste. Very professional. I have been recommending him to all my friends in need of a DJ.
Keely F
5.0
9/23/2019
Mark is just the absolute best. He's professional, enthusiastic, and genuinely loves what he does. He had our whole wedding out on the dance floor and knew just what songs to play to rev up and cool down the crowd. A true pro, and a true talent!
Katy S
5.0
9/06/2019
Mark just DJ'd our wedding on 9/1/19 and it was an all around great experience! He was lovely to work with and really knows how to work a crowd! He is a true professional and passionate about what he does. We highly recommend Mark!!!
Lucy S
5.0
9/06/2019
Mark Dantzer is phenomenal! He would be my first pick over any other wedding D.J. Prompt; professional; responsive; helpful; hard working and FUN! We had some weather issues… But nothing ruffled Mark and he handled everything seamlessly. Our guests had fun from beginning to end and the memories of my daughter’s wedding day will always be punctuated with his great beats! Thank you Mark.
Lauren M
5.0
8/12/2019
I highly recommend Mark. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and very well organized. We received so many compliments from friends and family about the music!
Joe H
5.0
8/06/2019
Actual date was March 2, 2019, calendar wouldn't allow me to select it.
Mark did an outstanding job, as I knew he would from being a guest at other receptions he has worked. Having been a wedding DJ myself just a "few" years back, I understand the sometimes difficult balance of doing everything the bride and groom wants for their special day, yet still making sure ALL the guests have a great time. Mark is a pro and handled things superbly. He played everything we personally wanted but still "took the temperature" of the room brilliantly. Mark is a fabulous host/DJ and keeps things moving smoothly and is very approachable and flexible with everyone. We also found Mark to be pleasantly affordable. With his name recognition, experience and talent, he could certainly charge more, but again was fairly priced. I consider Mark a friend, and honestly he was on our radar from the very start and did not disappoint. Anyone, regardless of age, type of event, etc., would make their day even more memorable having Mark involved. Thank you again for making our day even better than we expected!
Melinda B
5.0
6/26/2019
We recently got married in Columbus and had the pleasure of working with Mark. He was the best DJ ever! He kept the party going and read the crowd like a pro. We, along with all of our guests, were very impressed and everyone had such a great time dancing. He performed everything flawlessly (introductions, special songs, and timing, etc.) and the evening was just perfect. He was on time, professional and kept the music at just the right volume. He really made our special day so fun! Any bride and groom would be lucky to have him on their team!
Brittany M
5.0
1/09/2019
Mark was absolutely fantastic! He was so easy to work with and extremely organized. I would HIGHLY recommend using Mark to make your wedding the BEST time!!
Sarah C
5.0
11/14/2018
Over the course of our engagement, we had the pleasure of getting to know Mark and loved having him as our wedding DJ.
He is incredibly professional and makes the process seamless and easy. During the event, Mark played off of the audience and created a wonderful atmosphere! I would HIGHLY recommend Mark for any wedding. He is trustworthy, easy to work with, and will help your event run incredibly smoothly!
Amy N
5.0
10/27/2018
I am not sure how you could pick any one else for your big deal. Mark is professional, organized and knows how to keep the dance floor packed all night!
Emily P
5.0
10/17/2018
We had friends recommend Mark because he “kept the party alive” and they WERE NOT lying! He was truly an awesome DJ! Definitely a perfect fit for anyone who enjoys dancing the night away.
Stacy E
5.0
9/22/2018
Mark Dantzer was amazing! He made a point to be sure that everyone is was dancing and enjoying themselves. I’d recommend him to anyone and would choose him again!
Bailey B
5.0
8/17/2018
We cannot say enough great things about Mark and his amazing work at our wedding! He kept our guests dancing for hours, set the mood for cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing, and made our day so memorable. He was able to accommodate our two-level venue with expertise. Mark was extremely helpful and was always available to answer questions throughout our planning process. He is truly the best music production Columbus and we highly recommend working with him!
Emily V
5.0
6/03/2018
Absolutely amazing!!! Our guests were not ALL the dancing type, but Mark played such a variety of songs that made everyone want to dance! He kept the party going the entire time!!!! HIGHLY recommend him!
Alexandria L
5.0
4/03/2018
Mark Dantzer was incredible! He was super patient with all the guests and requests and he had a great energy. Nobody was bored and we danced for hours! He was funny and upbeat the entire time, and there weren't any requests that he wasn't able to play. We would recommend Mark for any DJ needs you may have!
Erin Z
5.0
1/09/2018
Mark did an INCREDIBLE job as the DJ for both our ceremony and reception. He instantly helped us feel more comfortable after our meeting when he seemed to know exactly our taste in music even when we couldn't verbalize it :) The whole night was so smooth and people were on the dance floor the entire time!
Allison B
5.0
1/08/2018
Mark did an amazing job, we were very happy with him. He was very engaged in getting to know us and exactly what we wanted for our experience. He was instrumental in leading the timeline of the wedding seamlessly, even with a few big last minute changes. He not only did our reception but our after party too and had dance floor hopping until almost two in the morning, he nailed it!! Couldn't be happier with him!
Ryan S
5.0
8/29/2017
We loved Mark! As an event and theatre producer, I knew I needed a DJ that I could trust to keep the entire evening on track so that I had nothing to worry about. I needed to be sure to have the right vendors so I could enjoy my wedding and not be tempted to work it myself. Mark gave us exactly that. He made me trust him from the beginning. That trust was more than well deserved, and he really delivered. Our guests were on the dance floor from the first song to the last with no exceptions. It was packed!
Mark also worked with us to accommodate our special requests. He went and found/purchased music for us, he allowed us to use his equipment mixed with some of our own so we could have live music intertwined with the recorded music. He was so easy to work with.
A bad DJ can ruin the flow of your wedding. Invest in your DJ. Go with Mark!
Sara K
5.0
4/02/2017
Mark is the best. He does an amazing job of catering the playlist throughout the wedding to your taste & style. He is also THE BEST at reading the crowd and adjusting to keep the party going. He takes his job very seriously but is still really fun & approachable, and as a bride (when you have 1 million things to worry about) it is such a relief to be able to depend on people to who are key to your wedding's success.
I cannot recommend Mark enough. He is absolutely the best wedding DJ in Ohio. If he is free, book him!!!!
Great job Mark! We so enjoyed having you at our wedding!!! <3
Kyle D
5.0
3/11/2017
I'd known Mark's name, having listened to him on the radio when I was younger, and was excited to hear he was doing weddings. He came highly recommended from my aunt who said he was the only person we should consider for our wedding since he'd done so well at her own daughter's wedding. We loved that he invited us to his home to meet and discuss our wedding. During the reception, he did an excellent job taking control and making sure everything was orderly, on time and most importantly fun. One of the most important parts of our wedding day was having everyone dancing until the very last minute and Mark made sure that was the case. We loved his musical set and had the best night celebrating with our friends and family.
Kara F
5.0
11/01/2016
Mark was the DJ for our wedding, and I can't imagine having anybody else there for us. He was super flexible with all our requests, yet also very organized as far as keeping us on track with the itinerary of items we wanted to make sure we got through at our wedding. When it came time for open dancing, Mark did an AMAZING job. We had a very diverse crowd age-wise, and he played the perfect mix of older and newer songs to keep guests of all ages and types out on the dance floor. We are so very thankful for everything Mark did for our wedding, and would hands-down recommend him for any wedding or special event! Thanks Mark!
Ashley C
5.0
10/20/2016
Mark was great! He was the DJ for my sister's wedding and I knew when I got married I had to use him as well. He does a great job keeping everyone on the dance floor and is easy to work with! Highly recommend!
Chelsea W
5.0
10/19/2016
I know Mark was going to be an amazing DJ the minute I met him! He has such a fun personality and totally understood my personal taste in music and that I wanted my young guests to be on the dance floor the whole night - which they were!!!!
I got SO many compliments on our DJ - he totally followed my do not play and must play list but also played the absolute best music which worked for our style and guests. He has great taste and is a class act. He is not cheesy or overbearing, he is professional to a tee. He executed the timeline perfectly and kept the whole wedding on schedule. You truly CANNOT go wrong hiring Mark as your wedding DJ!!!
Megan M
5.0
10/17/2016
We just had Mark DJ our wedding and he did a great job!!!!! He was very into how we wanted the night to go and worked around some quirky requests from us. He had our guests up and on their feet the whole time. Mark was great to work with.
Danielle S
5.0
8/29/2016
I interviewed a few DJs for our wedding but knew right away Mark was the one for us. He made me feel so comfortable from the beginning and was really interested in what my fiance and I wanted to hear. Even in the days (and hours) leading up to the wedding we were changing song choices for things and he was so understanding and easy to work with. On the day of the wedding everything went so smooth, thanks to Mark, and I've never seen so many guests on the dance floor. The songs were perfect and everyone had a blast! I HIGHLY recommend Mark - a true professional in every way!!!
Sophia W
5.0
7/19/2016
Mark was the DJ for our wedding ceremony and reception at the zoo on 7/2/16 and we could not have been happier! My closest friends and I have been attending his Big Bad Music Trivia for several years so there was no question who we were going to hire for the wedding. Prior to the wedding he sent out a music timeline for the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception which made it fun and easy to plan out our music. He knew our taste pretty well to begin with since we have known him awhile, but I got many compliments from other friends and family members about how fantastic the music was as well. Highly recommended for weddings and worth every penny! :D
cmfaiella
5.0
7/07/2016
We had an AMAZING time! Our wedding reception would not have been as fabulous without Mark. Finding a great DJ for our wedding was very important to us. Mark was a great fit for us from the start. He was very flexible with our eclectic musical wants/needs and kept the party going the whole night.
Laura L
5.0
5/13/2016
Mark is a true professional and was so easy to work with from the start! We were recommended by a friend and by our venue so we knew we wouldn't be disappointed. He is very organized but laid back at the same time which helped make the process so easy. He caught onto the vibe that we were going for right away and kept that going throughout the night. We never worried about anything during the reception because we knew Mark had everything taken care of and we have no complaints!! He made everything run smoothly and always made sure to let us know before something was going to happen so that we could be prepared. Would highly recommend working with Mark for your wedding reception!
Holly B
5.0
11/18/2015
Give Mark a few suggestions of what you do and don't want to hear and he'll magically create an entire playlist of the most perfect songs for your wedding. I was blown away that he grasped the vibe we wanted for our wedding so well (funky dance party) and was able to match the music to the atmosphere more than I could've ever dreamed possible. He needs very little direction in order to accomplish your music goals for your big day. Give him a list of some stuff and let him run with it - I found that when he has a lot of room for his creative input then you will be very pleasantly surprised.
Mark is also extremely professional, cheerful and pleasant to work with. My husband and I enjoyed his energy at our wedding and felt he went above and beyond to keep the party going all night long. Thank you Mark for being our DJ hero for our wedding. We loved your services and our guests did too.
Kate S
5.0
11/03/2015
When my wife and I were looking for a DJ and I saw Mark was available, I knew instantly who we were going to go with. I've lived in Columbus my whole life and I grew up listening to Mark on the radio so I instantly knew what we would be getting in a DJ for our wedding. Mark is a true professional and was great to work with! He provided everything my wife and I were looking for in a DJ. He's knowledgeable, personable, professional, fun and will ensure that you and your guests, young or old, will have a great time! If you're looking for someone with quality and experience at a great price that delivers everything you're looking for and more, then I would use Mark Dantzer Productions!
Justin and Kate Oldham
Katie F
5.0
10/21/2015
I recently got married in July, and was lucky enough to have Mark Dantzer DJ our wedding. During the wedding planning process I came across lots of tricky decisions to make, but hiring Mark as our wedding DJ was not one of them. We knew we wanted Mark to DJ our wedding so we booked early and it was one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning process. Mark is a fantastic, warm, friendly, enthusiastic person who is wonderful to work with. His years of experience make him the absolute best in Columbus. He knows how to get a crowd on the dance floor and keep them there for hours on end. He DJ'd our ceremony and reception (both at Dock580) and we couldn't have been happier with how things turned out. During our meeting prior to the wedding he listened to all of my requests and made extremely helpful recommendations. He made sure he had the timing of the music exactly perfect for our ceremony and it meant a lot to me. Throughout the night his music selections and enthusiastic MC'ing kept the crowd upbeat and dancing all night long. It was truly a wonderful experience to work with Mark Dantzer. One of the most important things to me in planning our wedding was that every element of it reflected my husband and I, and with Mark's help the music definitely did just that. He is definitely the best in the biz.
Brooke H
5.0
10/16/2015
Mark Dantzer is amazing!!! You will not be disappointed working with him. He is professional, personable, and knows how to keep your dance floor packed all night long! He runs the show, in the best way. We did not have to worry about anything during our special day; ..everything went smoothly and was how we imagined it to be, because of him!
Natasha W
5.0
10/04/2015
My husband and I got married September 27th, 2015. When we were considering what vendors we wanted for our wedding there was no question in our minds - Mark Danzter needed to be there!
We had met Mark 2 years ago at Patrick J's Bar. We were looking for something fun to do with our friends and heard there was this "music trivia night" nearby. We had a blast! Mark is funny, diverse in music knowledge, and overall a great entertainer.
He was so excited to be apart of our wedding. He met with me a month before and accommodated to all of my crazy music needs.
The day of the wedding he was early, started with a BANG, and created a perfect atmosphere for each beat of the reception.
Seriously, we couldn't have had our perfect day without him!
dorie h