Making Unforgettable Parties
$1,800 starting price
Northern California
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Mark Addington
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AWARD WINNER (8X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Based in Livermore, CA, Mark Addington Events is a DJ/MC service that serves wedding celebrations throughout the Bay Area. Specializing in weddings, mitzvahs, and corporate functions, this DJ knows how to rock a dance floor and create unforgettable memories. Mark Addington has more than 20 years of experience and brings his love for love and passion for music to every wedding he DJs.
Mark was born in California but raised all across the United States, where he developed a yearning for adventure. His life has been that and more, including working as a casting agent, DJing at clubs in San Francisco, and even managing a Blockbuster. These experiences made him a fun-loving and energetic DJ who will keep the party going late into the night.
For your wedding, Mark Addington Events will work closely with you to provide the highest level of customer service. The team will be available to answer any questions and assist you in designing a custom setlist. They have performed at many of the top venues in the Bay Area and can provide insight on how to amplify your sound. In addition, these DJs will supply state-of-the-art sound systems and lighting to ensure the dance floor dazzles with vibrant sounds and colors.
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Couples usually spend $2,200
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Mark Addington
Owner
Born in California, but raised all across the U.S. I wanted a life of adventure and believe me, it’s been anything but ordinary. I’ve worked at a Casting Agency and on movie sets, DJ’d on the SF club scene, acted and modeled, rocked thousands of events and even managed a Blockbuster Video at one point in my life! With over 20 years of professional DJ/Emcee/Public Speaking experience, I fell in love with love with helping bring energy and memories to any type of life event you can think of. Enough about me, let's make this about you!
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5.0
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Mark Addington receives glowing reviews for his DJ services at weddings, with multiple reviewers praising his enthusiasm, knowledge, and ability to read the crowd to keep the dance floor lively. Clients appreciated his online planner for song requests and flexibility for last-minute changes. Mark's professionalism, communication, and attention to detail were highlighted, along with his talent for creating a personalized and fun atmosphere at weddings. Reviewers highly recommend him for any event, emphasizing his role in making their special day unforgettable.Review photos
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William C
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5.0
1/24/2025
Mark is incredible! He was recommended by our wedding venue and had DJed our friend's wedding a few years back.
As part of the process, Mark shares an online planner that makes it simple to request specific "must-play" songs as well as any songs that you do not want played during the event.
During our live call, Mark made several suggestions about various aspects of the wedding that we hadn't even thought of, for instance, the song we wanted our wedding party to walk down the aisle to, the song that would play after our ceremony finished, the cocktail hour music vs. dinner music, and more.
Mark was energetic, communicative & responsive, and he was flexible to a few last-minute changes the day of the wedding. He was truly able to read the room/crowd. All of our friends & family raved about Mark's emceeing as well as the music that he played. Finally, his pricing was also very reasonable and included uplighting!
We would highly recommend Mark for your next event!
5.0
4/16/2025
We had full confidence in Mark from our first conversation with him. So enthusiastic and knowledgeable, and the antithesis of the big box places that were hounding us. We so valued his opinion that we ended up asking him about wedding aspects totally unrelated to music. And as far as the music goes, he was awesome, from his musical selection suggestions to the timing of all the tracks during the ceremony to the MC duties at the ceremony. Next time I get married, I'm hiring Mark again (just kidding).
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Valerie W
5.0
11/19/2024
Mark was absolutely amazing as our DJ! From the start, he was responsive, friendly, and genuinely excited to work with us, which made us feel comfortable right away. He played such a huge role in helping us create a timeline that felt personal and unique, encouraging us to make our wedding truly ours rather than sticking to traditions for tradition's sake.
One of the standout moments was our three-part father-daughter dance, and Mark was incredibly accommodating, even making changes to the mix up to the day before the wedding. He kept the energy up all night, seamlessly handling song requests and making sure the dance floor was always lively. We even had a few friends asking for the playlist afterward!
We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ, and we’re so grateful for everything Mark did to make our wedding unforgettable. Highly recommend!
melanie b
5.0
10/13/2024
Mark is the best DJ! He made the process of planning for music for the ceremony and the reception easy and smooth. He responded to emails very quickly anytime I had a question about anything we wanted to add in or felt confused about. He checked in with us throughout out the night about anything or to make sure we were ready to move on to the next event!!! Best DJ i could recommend.
Julia C
5.0
10/01/2024
Mark!!! THANK YOU sooo much for DJ-ing our wedding there was not a single person not dancing on the dance floor. You read the room, you found me when the only song we requested came on the dance floor. Your personality and our worked and meshed so well together! You are truly talented and amazing!
Talia H
5.0
9/23/2024
Mark Addington was a terrific addition to our wedding day! He incorporated everything we asked for with ease, and announced a relatively complex grand entrance for us with minimal direction. He did an awesome job leading the Hora, keeping guests on the dance floor, and following the exact styles of music we were looking for (a perfect mix of oldies, 00s/10s throwbacks, EDM, and classic Bay Area songs). Mark is responsive, friendly, and super easy to work with. I couldn't recommend him enough!
Seryna T
5.0
9/17/2024
Mark was an incredible addition to our wedding day. From the very beginning he was communicative, enthusiastic, and supportive throughout the entire planning process. We were able to send him ideas about what music we liked for the different parts of the day and he made us feel confident that he would handle the rest - and he delivered! His music and entertainment truly exceeded our expectations - he created such a fun and lively atmosphere that our guests were raving about for weeks after the wedding. Additionally, he helped to keep our wedding day on schedule by making announcements throughout the day to help guide guests to the next step. We're so grateful to Mark for being a big part of making our special day truly amazing. We would recommend Mark for any event!
Amy B
5.0
9/05/2024
The dance floor was LIT all night long thanks to Mark! He played all the songs on my must-play list, and didn't play any on the do-not-play. He took a few requests from guests which they loved as well.
Communication was easy, quick, and efficient. He is so kind and friendly. When last minute changes came up for mics during the ceremony or timing of speeches during the reception, Mark rolled with the punches and had no problem being flexible.
I might be biased since it was my own wedding, but I will never be able to experience a better dance party at any other wedding because Mark did such a wonderful job at mine! So many guests let us know it was the most fun they've had at a wedding in a very long time as well, thanks to how good the music was.
If I could give mark a million stars in this review, I would!
Brian B
5.0
8/20/2024
Mark DJ'd my son's wedding and exceeded all expectations. Not only was the music great but he has a great personality and it felt like he was family. He had control of the various activities but did it in a way that didn't feel commandeering. Highly recommended.
Laura M
5.0
8/20/2024
Mark was a phenomenal DJ and emcee for our wedding! During the planning process he was organized, responsive and helped us think through all the details. Fast forward to wedding day and things could not have gone better! He was energetic, added complementary songs to our playlists, and read the vibe of our group to keep folks dancing! We'll never forget when he played a few aptly timed songs including one mentioned in a parent speech - just WOW. If you want a truly genuine, passionate and talented DJ, look no further!
Jennifer H
5.0
8/17/2024
Mark is even better than 5 stars! We hired Mark to DJ and MC our wedding and he exceeded all expectations. Leading up to the wedding, Mark was always available to answer our questions and help with the overall flow of the reception. Throughout the reception and the day after, we constantly had family and friends come up to us to tell us how good the DJ was and how impressed they were that he curated a vibe for all ages and not just the younger guests. In addition to providing musical entertainment for the evening, Mark acted as a planner for the reception, making sure we didn't miss any components and allotted ample time to all our key moments. Mark truly went above and beyond when 2 weeks before the wedding we asked if he could provide us with a speaker and microphone for our Welcome Dinner without any issues. I would STRONGLY recommend Mark for any event and hope I get to attend a wedding he djs in the future!
Larry W
5.0
7/31/2024
Mark had a very nice way about him, played the songs I requested and picked other good ones along the same lines, and kept things going the entire night.
Trevor L
5.0
7/30/2024
Mark did a truly amazing job MC'ing & DJ'ing our wedding. From our first meeting, Mark understood what we were looking for and exceeded expectations. He helped us refine the vibe that we wanted in our entire wedding, from guest arrival, dinner music, to the dance floor. We had our brother in law (who does not usually do weddings) play keyboard during our ceremony and first dance and Mark seamlessly connect the piano to his system and ensured we had the correct connections for the model we had provided. Mark is the ultimate professional, his charisma and commitment to ensuring not only us but our guests had an amazing evening. Highly recommend Mark for any event, can't wait to work with him again!
Kyle J
5.0
7/08/2024
Absolutely wonderful to work with. Mark is kind, flexible, and has great attention to detail. He was wonderful to work with.
Caroline H
5.0
6/27/2024
Mark was the best DJ/MC we could have possibly wanted for our wedding! We had big dreams for our wedding reception, and Mark pulled through in a huge way. My husband and I put together a super elaborate trivia game with sound, music, and lighting cues – and Mark absolutely went above and beyond to make it a smashing success. On top of that, Mark was great at reading the energy of the room and getting everybody on the dance floor. He was super thorough and great to work with – he never missed a single detail. Thanks Mark for the best wedding ever!!!
Kelly S
5.0
6/26/2024
We booked Mark for our March 2024 wedding and we could not have picked a better DJ! Music and dancing was a huge part of our wedding and we knew we wanted a DJ that could get our guests on the dance floor and we think he had a hard time catching a break since no one wanted to stop dancing! He was very professional and super fun and understood exactly what we were looking for in all of our "magic moments" as well as the open dancing. Along with using our special ceremony songs exactly how we wanted, we gave him some playlist ideas for the pre-ceremony, cocktail hour, and dancing times but he knew exactly how to curate the rest of the songs to fit our crowd perfectly (all ages were dancing and enjoying the night). We would recommend Mark to anyone and we're looking forward to having a future event when we can book him again!
Joshua Q
5.0
6/22/2024
Need a DJ? Book Mark Addington!! We met Mark through close friends who booked him for their wedding. We reached out and were immediately impressed with his energy, knowledge, professionalism, and attentiveness. We were blessed to see Mark in action at our friends' wedding several months later. Mark was brilliant from start to finish!!
Mark was helpful and amazing throughout our process. On our big day, Mark brought his "A" game. He checked in with the officiant and wedding party before the ceremony and assisted our coordinator throughout the night. We trusted Mark with the dance music, and Mark did not disappoint. Mark made our "photo dash" experience memorable and kept people on our dance floor the entire night. Mark, thank you again; you are indeed a master of your craft.
Matt F
5.0
6/03/2024
We worked with Mark for our ~80 person wedding, and we couldn't be more thrilled with his services! Mark was incredibly friendly and personable from our first meeting, making us feel at ease right away.
One of the standout aspects of working with Mark was his enthusiasm for our wedding concept. We wanted to include both dancing and board games during the reception, and he embraced the uniqueness and really made things come to life. We’ll remember the liveliness that Mark created for a long, long time.
Mark already had familiarity with our venue, so he handled all the setup himself, ensuring everything was perfectly arranged without us having to worry about a thing.
We requested light emceeing, and Mark respected our wishes perfectly. Despite this, he made sure to get the pronunciation of our names just right, showing great attention to detail. Our names were pronounced flawlessly, which meant a lot to us.
Overall, Mark provided an exceptional DJ service that was tailored to our specific needs and preferences. We highly recommend Mark to anyone looking for a dedicated, professional, and amicable DJ. Thank you, Mark, for making our wedding day unforgettable!
Marilyn R
5.0
5/30/2024
Mark was AMAZING! Truly could not have asked for a better DJ. He was communicative, receptive to all of our ideas and songs, super professional and organized as an MC, and just so FUN! He kept everyone on the dance floor all night. 10/10.
Stefanie W
5.0
5/29/2024
Mark is so easy to work with. He is organized and has a portal where you can input all your party information, songs, and vendors. He is professional and makes all your instagram/pintrest inspo come true. We just told him what vibes we wanted for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception and he delivered! He was keeping the party alive throughout the night with the inpromptu song requests from friends while maintaining the atmosphere of the wedding we wanted. He was just as excited as we were for our big day as both of us are huge disney fans. I felt like he understood us as a couple and gave us really great suggestions. He was great at MCing as well and made the night flow seamlessly. My wedding party has names that are difficult to pronounce and he perfected each one of them. Mark is awesome, professional and provided amazing services throughout the whole day. All my guests said they had a wonderful time. Would highly recommend him to anybody who is looking for someone to make their wedding planning and day less stressful.
Stacey B
5.0
5/21/2024
Mark was so great to work with! From the first phone call we had I knew he was going to bring the energy I wanted for my reception and he did not disappoint! My guests were on the dance floor all night, we had a great time! All the guests were complimenting me on choosing such a great DJ, lol! He kept the night running smoothly. Communicating through the whole planning process was so awesome. If I emailed him he got back to me quickly. We had a few calls where he helped me plan my timeline. I can’t say enough great things about him! My husbands family is Persian so he did a mix of songs that kept everyone dancing. It was a night to remember!
Lisa W
5.0
5/05/2024
We were first introduced to Mark via word of mouth and we are so happy to have stuck with this decision. He was extremely attentive, fun, and professional throughout the entire process leading to our event.
During our preparation, we communicated with Mark a few times over email, phone and zoom to share our ideas and refine details. He is extremely positive and was open to our suggestions. Whether it was playing music related to movie soundtracks, pop culture, or K-pop, he was more than willing to have fun with us. His attention to detail also did not go unnoticed as he would also make sure that he finds the specific versions of songs that you request.
He was also extremely helpful with adjusting music as well. For example, we wanted to cut a section out and slow down our first dance song. He was able to do this for us perfectly and also helped provide a copy of the file for us to practice. These may be small details but were important to us.
Ultimately, you cannot go wrong with working with Mark. He was absolutely amazing at what he does and will do everything that he can to make your dream event come true! Thank you, Mark. We are so happy to have worked with you.
Garret D
5.0
4/12/2024
If there was ever someone batting a thousand in life it is Mark Addington. For those of you unfamiliar with the baseball phrase, it means he gets hits every time he is up to the metaphorical plate, and this guy is for sure hitting home runs! Sports terminology aside my wife and I adore this man. We had the pleasure of meeting him at a few of the numerous weddings we have been to and immediately locked him in the moment I proposed to my then-girlfriend. From start to finish, Mark is organized, personable, and professional while keeping the vibe comfortable. His ability to read the room is unparalleled with other DJs I have experienced over the years. Hiring Mark isn't just hiring another DJ or MC. It's like hiring another personal wedding coordinator for your big day. Words cannot express how grateful I am for finding Mark and making our big day even more special. This man deserves every positive accolade that can be placed on an individual. If you're looking for a DJ with infectious positivity it is this man. With no hesitation, we have already suggested Mark to other friends at their weddings and upcoming events. Thank you, Mark, Lana and I hope to see you soon!
Rachel C
5.0
3/12/2024
Mark was the absolute BEST DJ. From the moment we chose him, up until the last second of the wedding night he was ON IT! He is very organized, personable, and outgoing which are all the qualities you want in a wedding DJ. We had a venue with the bar in a different room, so that is hard to keep people dancing ... but Mark worked his magic and had people in the dance floor all night! Not only did we love him, our guests couldn't say enough wonderful things about him!
Amy L
5.0
3/02/2024
Mark was a crucial part of making our wedding day absolutely incredible. He is fantastic, detail oriented, organized, great communicator, and just overall exceeded every single expectation we had. I could not recommend him more! If you want to have an amazing, stress free, fun, and smooth event/wedding he’s your guy!! Highly recommend!
Jacob L
5.0
2/01/2024
For starters, he was super helpful with everything from start to finish! Gave a lot of ideas and tips for the night but was very reseptive of what we wanted and how we wanted it accomplished. During the event was just as great as he had everyone ready for us and kept the dance floor going all night. Mark couldn't have been any more of a gentleman to everyone at our wedding and did everything in his power to make it as great as possible. And it was!
Monty M
5.0
1/21/2024
Mark was an amazing DJ and EMCEE for our wedding! He did a great job with the ceremony, reception, and leading the shoe game! Mark does a great job of reading the room and getting multi-generation crowds dancing together. We highly recommend him!
Christina H
5.0
1/05/2024
Mark is the BEST! He was so responsive and helpful during the wedding planning process. He was quick to answer all our questions and even provide vendor recommendations. He handled everything the day of, from toasts and introductions to first dances and of course dancing. He suggested we write personal intros for our bridal party entrance and it was one of ours and our guest's favorite parts of the night! The dance floor was always full and so many people told us afterwards that the music and dancing was amazing. We love having fun dancing at weddings, so it was really important to us to have that at our wedding, and Mark went above and beyond to make that happen!
Cynthia K
5.0
1/02/2024
Absolutely thrilled with Mark! A solid 5-star performance – friendly, organized, and incredibly communicative. Made our special day even more memorable with the perfect soundtrack. He came up with so many great song suggestions when I didn’t have time to research my own songs. Highly recommend!
Laurel C
5.0
11/10/2023
We had a great experience hiring Mark for our wedding. He is an amazing DJ - very nice, professional and talented. He was very involved in all of our plans and wanted to make sure we had fun. Played all our favorite songs and equipment quality was top notch. Customer service was also very good - quick to respond to email or phone call and helpful with any questions or concerns. Highly recommend!
Angelina M
5.0
10/24/2023
We booked Mark for our wedding and he was FANTASTIC! From the moment we had our first introduction call to the day of, his energy was high, his dedication was unwavering and his attention to detail was impeccable.
I also want to highlight how great his communication was. When planning a wedding, it's really stressful when you work with vendors who don't respond right away and Mark never dropped the ball. He commented on how flexible he was as far as being involved as little or as much as we wanted when it came to the music and being MC for our event. And this is something I really appreciated as I was overseeing so many details that I was feeling overwhelmed at having to choose all the music and manage the pacing of the wedding but he really jumped in enthusiastically, ready to tackle whatever we needed. During our 2nd call in particular, he was so well organized and asked many questions that my husband and I hadn't even thought of so that really helped build our trust that he would handle everything day of without any issue.
A lot of my guests were impressed that the MC at our wedding was also the DJ because of how well he multi-tasked. Music was very important to me, particularly the dance playlist and in our first call, Mark had said that his goal at the end of the night, was to have our guests saying it was the best wedding they had ever been to and that they didn't want the party to end. Well, I can confidently say that he nailed it! Cannot say enough about how happy we were with Mark and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an amazing DJ/MC!
Melissa E
5.0
10/23/2023
My husband and I booked Mark quite a while in advance and he was so communicative every step of the way. His responses to any emails/concerns were always extremely quick! Not only did he allow for us to contact him at anytime, but he took the time to set up a call a few days before to make sure he had everything he needed for the day to run smoothly. Moving to our wedding day, he absolutely made our music dreams come true! He was so organized, staying on schedule, from songs walking down the aisle, bridal party & couple introductions, toasts, first dances, and our amazing night of dancing for the rest of the wedding day! He was also super considerate and made sure to check in at all times to make sure my husband and I were comfortable with every decision he made. I will continually recommend him to anyone getting married because he was an essential part of making our dream wedding come true! We are so grateful we were able to have Mark there with us and you can stop looking for your perfect DJ/MC for your wedding; You've found the perfect one in Mark!
Ciaron I
5.0
10/13/2023
From the moment we first spoke with him, it was clear that we had stumbled upon someone truly special. Mark is absolutely incredible, and he played an integral role in making our wedding day one in a million.
Throughout the entire planning process, working with Mark was an absolute delight. His seamless and effortless approach to coordinating the music for our big day was nothing short of amazing. His online portal, complete with a user-friendly template for selecting songs for different moments during the wedding, made the entire process so simple and stress-free. We were able to curate our ideal playlist with ease, and Mark was always there to offer guidance and suggestions when needed.
One of the most memorable moments that truly highlighted Mark's professionalism and dedication was the morning of our wedding. A massive storm had swept through the Bay Area, causing a power outage across the entire regional park where our wedding was set to take place. Mark didn't hesitate for a moment. Without us even reaching out, he was already working closely with our other vendors to ensure everything would run smoothly. His proactive approach and quick communication put our minds at ease and allowed us to focus on other aspects of the wedding.
Mark brought his unique blend of professionalism and a fun-loving spirit that was a breath of fresh air. He exuded a positive and infectious energy that added to the magical atmosphere of the day. Mark's ability to read the room and gauge the mood of our guests was masterful. Once dinner was over and the party got started, he had everyone up and dancing well into the night. The energy on the dance floor was electric, and Mark played a pivotal role in creating an unforgettable celebration.
In summary, Mark is not just a wedding DJ; he's a true wedding professional who goes above and beyond to make your day extraordinary. His impeccable planning, adaptability, and undeniable talent for keeping the party going are qualities that set him apart. If you're looking for someone to make your wedding day special and stress-free, look no further than Mark.
We are forever grateful for his contribution to our wedding day and can't recommend him highly enough. Thank you, Mark, for helping us create lasting memories that we will cherish forever.
Bradie F
5.0
10/07/2023
Mark is fantastic! As a coordinator, I have worked with many DJ's to bring the day together, and from start to finish, Mark was welcoming, organized, and a pleasure to work with! During our planning meeting, he helped us run through all the details to make sure we weren't missing anything, and on the day of the wedding he helped guide guests and keep the day flowing! I would absolutely recommend him to my future clients!
Kali A
5.0
9/13/2023
Mark was amazing to work with and made our Aug. 19 wedding so incredibly special. From our initial conversation I knew he would be a good fit . We were a bit insane and gave him a playlist of about 6 hours of music, ranging from oldies to Reggaeton, to dance music, to classic rock to work with. Mark understood our vision perfectly and somehow made it all fit seamlessly together. Our goal was to spend as much time on the dance floor as possible, and I was excited to see people that normally don’t dance out there.
Each time we spoke with Mark leading up to the wedding, we felt so secure in our choice. There’s sooo much more to what a DJ does than just play your music. They set the vibe and quite literally move the event along. Considering how much goes into pulling off a wedding, our vendors made it unbelievably easy for us to sit back and enjoy our night — Mark was a major part of that, and we can’t recommend him enough.
Lauren M
5.0
9/13/2023
Mark did the best job, the music was great and he had everyone out on the dance floor. Our venue had certain noise ordinances , he handled it all and we didn’t have to worry about anything. We would 10/10 recommend! Thanks so much Mark for making our wedding day so memorable!
Elyse J
5.0
8/28/2023
Mark was very professional throughout our time working with him. His website was super helpful to enter our songs/playlist. So many of our friends and family member came up to us after the wedding and told us they haven’t danced that much in a very very long time. Mark made our day extra special! Would highly, highly recommend Mark as your DJ!
Blake S
5.0
8/21/2023
Mark was incredible to work with. Right off the bat he was clear and organized and was friendly and professional. He told us that his top priority was to help us have the best wedding, just the way we want. The process could not have been simpler with the form Mark had us fill out with all our special songs. This helped keep things clear and organized and made it all simple! We provided Mark with a playlist and he took that and just really understood the sorts of things we like, and he was able to fill that out and also read the crowd and did a great job playing certain songs at certain times!
His sound system was great, of course for dancing but also all of the microphones and speakers for the ceremony music and for speeches. Everything sounded great!
We told Mark that dancing was important to both of us and that we wanted it to be a great time at the wedding. He did an excellent job making that happen! He is a great DJ and Emcee and truly we could not have had a better time working with him. We would recommend him to anyone and everyone. He helped us have the best time we could have ever asked for- thank you Mark!! - Blake and Nicole
Aditi N
5.0
7/15/2023
Mark is a delight to work with. He is easy to talk to, flexible, honest, kind, and so helpful. He went above and beyond to make the whole experience as smooth as possible, from meeting with us whenever we asked to bringing extra uplights for the wedding ceremony. We had a videographer to stream the ceremony to family on the other side of the world, and Mark coordinated with them to bring all the right equipment for streaming audio.
We made our own playlists for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner, but left the dance floor up to him (with a few must-play songs). This was a multi-ethnic wedding with a wide guest age range, and everyone had a blast. The dance floor never faltered, and multiple friends have asked for the playlist. We cannot recommend Mark enough!
Nick and Michelle A
5.0
7/08/2023
Hiring Mark to DJ our wedding was THE BEST decision we could have made. Starting with our very first phone call with Mark, he did a great job of understanding our vision to have a fun wedding/reception and he delivered!
Not only did Mark do a great job of keeping the dance floor packed ALL NIGHT with our guests aged 21-75, he was the perfect emcee throughout the entire day. Even with a last second venue change due to weather, our reception went off seamlessly. Most importantly, he made sure all our guests were aware of the "big moments" (cake cutting, first dances, etc.) throughout the night.
Whether you're looking for someone to DJ/host a wedding, a birthday, or corporate event, Mark is sure to exceed expectations!
Emi P
5.0
6/25/2023
Mark is awesome!! We had an epic dance floor. He is so kind and has great communication. He was able to put a home video up for our father daughter dance which was so special!! I can’t imagine a better DJ!
Adam W
5.0
6/07/2023
We just had our wedding this last weekend (in Mill Valley) with Mark, an exceptional DJ. From start to finish, Mark's candor on the phone leading up to the wedding during our first meeting was superb, and made us feel immediately like this was the right man for the job. Mark also has a deep deep knowledge of music (house, latinpop, salsa, disco...whatever) and we needed mark to help bridge the gap between my now wife's latin/jewish family and my jewish/ashkenazi family not to mention all of our friends who are not jewish or latin.
Mark's professionalism, talent, and ability to keep the dance floor absolutely rocking all night long (from 7 - 12) made our reception unforgettable. His infectious energy, and seamless coordination with the venue and other vendors were truly impressive. Mark's easy-going nature and responsiveness made the planning process a breeze. He was the easiest vendor to work with of anyone we had at the wedding, and you can tell he is super super experienced at making sure the event and planning flows smoothly and clearly.
We highly recommend Mark for his ability to create an electric atmosphere anywhere! And we will be booking him again in the future.
Thanks Mark!
Bronwyn A
5.0
5/29/2023
Mark was the DJ/MC at our wedding reception, and we are so happy that he was part of our celebration! Mark was an absolute delight to work with, and is a master at reading the energy of the room. He kept the dance floor packed and helped create the perfect flow for the whole evening. Thank you, Mark!
Alyssa J
5.0
5/16/2023
I don’t even know where to start. Mark was amazing!!! There was always music, always a good time, he kept the reception flowing. He had everyone out on the dance floor, etc.
we appreciate his enthusiasm, energy, and positive attitude!
Thank you Mark!!
Jenna T
5.0
5/15/2023
Mark was the DJ/ MC for our wedding in October of last year. We truly could not have asked for a better all around experience. Mark was incredibly responsive, easy to talk to, accommodating, and best of all SO EXCITED to be a part of our wedding. As we discussed our playlist and day of events schedule Mark made us feel that he was genuinely excited for all of our ideas and that just made us even more excited and at ease for our coming wedding day. I had no idea how important having an organized MC was until our wedding day came along and Mark did the best job keeping the days events flowing, directing guests, and keeping us on schedule. He played all the music we asked for and had everyone up, dancing, and having a great time. On top of that, he lended a helpful hand with other little details like tracking down the sparklers at the end of the day or pulling the sun shades when he noticed it shining in our eyes at the head table. Just so absolutely attentive to detail. I can’t say enough positive things about our experience with Mark. All I can say is hire him for your event!!
Jerrod & Brandi B
5.0
4/21/2023
Mark is absolutely amazing!!! He rocked the house for us at our wedding this past Sunday. He made sure to include our requested songs and his transitions were flawless. He's patient and kind and caring and you can definitely tell that he loves what he does and boy does he do it well. We even have people asking for a playlist. He's a kick ass MC as well. His voice is smooth and he knows how to get everyone's attention. He reads the crowd and there was NEVER a dull moment. Look no further, your DJ is right here.
Kristin F
5.0
4/17/2023
We can not thank you enough Mark, for the incredible DJ/ MC service you provided for our Wedding . The music was perfect, and I can’t tell you how many compliments we had from all of our guests. We appreciated the opportunity to sit down with you a couple times prior to our wedding to go over all our details with our music selection. Mark was incredible! He listened to our ideas, offered his suggestions, and assured us that our wedding would be a party to remember. Mark, went above and beyond for our perfect day, and for that we'll be forever grateful. He orchestrating our music for our ceremony, creating a perfect atmosphere for our cocktail hour and dinner, and my heart felt Father Daughter dance, then an amazing reception atmosphere. More than everything, our guests had a very memorable experience. When you have a DJ that perfectly sets the mood for your evening and reads the crowd to make sure they have the time of their lives, at the end of the evening, you end up with a wedding to remember! Always Mr. and Mrs. Rizo
Vi P
5.0
4/15/2023
A great MC/DJ is VITAL for any wedding reception. They set the tone of the entire event; they make sure all timelines are meant in a reasonable time; and they keep the party going for as long as our guests have the energy to dance the night away. So when it was time to find our perfect DJ/MC for our long-awaited wedding, I scoured countless of websites, reviews, and recommendations until I landed on Mark Addington.
From our very first phone call, I knew Mark would be perfect. It was the kind of conversation where personalities instantly meshed, where I smiled and laughed thanks to his friendly demeanor, and where I KNEW I found my DJ/MC. I hired Mark very early on, almost 10 months before our wedding, but as we got closer to the wedding date, I appreciated how Mark kept in touch and followed up with me often.
On the big day, everything went PERFECTLY. Mark's upbeat tone kept the atmosphere light and happy. His music choices, which I decided to leave to him based on our preferences, were spot-on throughout the night. And he made sure all important events started at the exact time. Mark also provided gorgeous up-lighting for our reception which looked amazing in our pictures. Then at the very end the night, he even played a special song for my husband and I to have one last private dance before packing up for the night.
I can't say enough positive things about Mark. He was not only a delightful person to work with, but also an amazing guest at our wedding. If you have any doubts at all, don't! Mark will take care of you, I promise!
Chris C
5.0
4/10/2023
Mark was amazing when it came to executing our wedding. We had 3 separate locations at our venue and he was able to accommodate everything all while adjusting to any last minute changes. Everyone had a blast and we couldn’t of done it without Mark.
Cheers!
Shauna B
5.0
3/27/2023
We hired Mark for a company event of about 500 people at The Tech Interactive in March 2023. He was a great communicator before our event and was ready to go when we arrived. He brought the great tunes!! I gave little to no direction on the song list and he really picked the best songs!! I'll absolutely recommend Mark to teammates that are planning events and will hire him again for future events.
Cohl H
5.0
1/29/2023
Mark was fantastic! The day we spoke to him, we knew we had to hire him. He listened to us every step of the way during the planning. He was attentive, quick to respond, and kept detailed notes of everything we had discussed. He kept the dance floor alive all night and made it such a memorable night! Hire Mark.... you won't be disappointed!
Kevin O
5.0
11/13/2022
Can't say enough about how great Mark was for us! My now wife and I hired Mark as our DJ with warnings that we were somewhat eclectic people in our music tastes. Lots of musicals. Lots of Disney. You get it. Mark listened and gave suggestions on our playlists that we gave him. He was responsive and courteous and made some great suggesions.
On the day of, Mark was there early, got everything set up, made sure to comply with the noise regulations of our venue, and everything operated so smoothly I didn't have to worry about it at all. The only thing I even noticed was our procession was a bit slower than we planned and our track was going to run out while my wife was walking down the aisle. Luckily, Mark saw it too and pretty seamlessly looped the track so it kept going and gave us plenty of time.
Thanks, Mark!
Aarika M
5.0
10/18/2022
Trust us, HIRE MARK! Mark is the gold-standard for an all-around DJ, Master of ceremonies and sound extraordinaire! The minute we met him, his high-energy and can-do attitude made it clear that we needed him for our special day. What makes Mark so successful at what he does is his attention to detail. Mark proactively reached out to our live musicians beforehand to ensure they had everything they needed for clear, beautiful sound during our ceremony. He also helped mic and prepare our officiant so she could maintain focus on us. At the reception, Mark added special touches, such as facilitating the shoe-game (which our guests raved about!) and dropped in ad-hoc flair, such as a reference to the Godfather after a speech given by my Dad. Last and most importantly, Mark is a fantastic communicator. He checked in with us when needed during the evening to ensure our expectations were met and adjusted where needed. THANK YOU MARK! And to folks out there planning your wedding, Mark is your man!
Kat W
5.0
10/18/2022
We recently got married in September of 2022 and used mark as our DJ. He was kind, fun and professional. He really made a point to pay attention to the small details that make a wedding extra special! I would highly reccomend using him for your wedding or any event. After our wedding we received overwhelming feedback about how the music and DJ was so fun and how nobody wanted to stop the dancing! 10/10 would use again!
Dahlia L
5.0
10/16/2022
Mark was the absolute best DJ we could have asked for our wedding. Right from the first conversation we had on the phone I knew he was the one we needed for our big day. All of our guest loved him, we are still getting compliments on how amazing the music was. I was very specific about the style of music that we wanted and not wanted. My husbands 93 year old grandmother truly appreciated the classic music during cocktail hour. He followed the crowds vibe perfectly. I couldn’t leave the dance floor all night, every time I tried he would play one of my favorite dancing songs. Not only was he great at the DJ part but he was flexible on my husband and mines last minute song changes, questions and concerns. If we ever need a DJ for anything. We know who we are going to call!
Angela W
5.0
9/12/2022
Mark knows how to read the crowd. For our wedding, he kept playing banger after banger and kept the dance floor SO FUN all night.
He was absolutely professional, friendly and we had such a blast working with him. He was so great at catering to our needs and preferences. The music planning process for our wedding was so easy to go through thanks to him!
If you want someone who knows reads crowd well and brings amazing energy to the party, Mark is your guy!a
Rosalie S
5.0
9/09/2022
Mark is an amazing DJ/MC! Very glad we chose him for our wedding. Couldn’t be any happier!! Thank you mark!!!
Steph G
5.0
9/03/2022
Mark MC'd and DJ'd for our wedding and he was AMAZING! He had a great system that allows you to plan all of your songs for all the various moments, he worked with us on all of our one-off/ special recordings and he made the whole planning process super painless! He also is just a joy to work with. His energy is infectious and he made us feel heard and supported! He had great ideas and insights, and a ton of good experience. The wedding day he did an EPIC job. Everyone was talking about how awesome the music was, the dance floor was packed the WHOLE night, and he was ready and on top of all the room changes, events, etc.
If you're looking for an energetic, understanding, thoughtful, and awesome DJ for your event, this is the guy!
Thank you, Mark!!
Fiona B
5.0
8/07/2022
What can I say about Mark… my husband and I had only a few important goals for our wedding, and one was a great DJ. Mark exceeded our expectations so let me tell you about him. He had a smile on his face all night, he was dressed so nice, he played all our music plus some, he walked to every table to release them for the buffet and shared he had great conversations with all the guests. The biggest thing for us was someone who could ‘host’ and take charge so that the evening goes smoothly, and Mark was PERFECT at it. He was entertaining without taking attention away, not to mention his whole DJ set up is so pleasing to look at! I really wanted uplights and he set them up no issues, which totally added to the ambiance of the reception! He introduced people by name with such excitement and respect. He pronounced names correctly and didn’t make one noticeable mistake! My husband and I got so many compliments on our DJ and how good he was, and we couldn’t be happier!!
If you’re looking for a DJ who has the experience and JOY in his work, Mark is your guy!!
Wafa A
5.0
7/27/2022
Mark was soo great to work with!! We absolutely loved him at our wedding and so did our guests. He’s incredibly friendly and easy to work with. Really did a fabulous job at our ceremony and reception. We highly recommend!! If you’re on the fence, book him and you will not be disappointed. He listened to our needs, met with us as often and we needed. And most importantly, on the wedding day we didn’t have to worry about a thing.
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