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McFadden Music is one of the most referred wedding DJ services by the Cincinnati Tri-state's best facilities. Our goal is to customize your reception to your taste. Radio personality Mark McFadden has trained all of our DJs. When appropriately used, mixing music can keep the energy at a great level to keep your guests around until the end of the event. Mark Has been known for his mixing skills for many years and is recognized by many of the top music publications. We have DJs with experience ranging from five to 20 years. McFadden Music can also provide all types of lighting, from uplighting and custom monograms to dance lighting and more, to keep your guests on the dance floor all night. We also offer photo booths to record the moments.
What You'll Love About McFadden Music
Your wedding DJ will listen to your recommendations and work with you and your partner to organize a playlist of your favorite songs. Then, as the reception nears its end, they will check in on you to see if you have any special requests before the final song plays. You can learn much more about McFadden Music by reading through the reviews and FAQs.
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4.9
out of 5.0257 reviews
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McFadden Music, particularly DJs Mark, David, and Chandler, received glowing reviews for their exceptional services at various weddings. Their ability to keep the dance floor packed, accommodate specific music requests, maintain a high-energy atmosphere, and seamlessly handle various aspects of the event planning process were highly praised by multiple couples. Reviewers highlighted their professionalism, flexibility, and talent in curating perfect playlists that catered to diverse crowds and created unforgettable wedding experiences. These DJs are highly recommended for their outstanding performances and dedication to ensuring a memorable celebration.Review photos
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Cadie W
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5.0
8/06/2025
Mark was amazing! He DJ’d our wedding & he kept the guests entertained the entire night! From the ceremony all the way to the end of the night, every single song was perfect. We we...
re able to curate our own playlist & mark went off of that! The way he mixed between different songs on the dance floor kept the party going all night long! We couldn’t recommend McFadden Music enough for your next event!
Response from McFadden Music on 08/07/2025
Cadie,
Thanks for the kind words. You told me this group would be ready to go all night a...
nd they didn't disappoint! Congrats to you and Jake!!
Katy D
5.0
1/23/2026
Mark’s work was one of our favorite parts of our wedding day! We had a big wedding and cared a lot about our friends/family dancing the whole night with us. Our dance floor was lit...
erally PACKED all night. He was so patient in our planning process and helpful in bringing our vision to life, from pre-ceremony music to the dance floor and everything in between. We cannot recommend him enough!
Any questions?
Colin S
5.0
1/08/2026
Mark did a phenomenal job as our DJ! He kept the dance floor moving all night long! We had a few specific requests of Mark prior to and throughout the evening and he followed throu...
gh with each request and nothing was forgotten. Also, my wife and I can be very indecisive and Mark was extremely patient throughout the song selection process. Mark was available at all times throughout the day and is very reliable. My wife and I highly recommend McFadden Music!!
Monica R
5.0
11/25/2025
Mark was amazing. He kept the energy high. He kept the events flowing. I highly recommend!! He also brought a Photo Booth and that was a huge hit!
I absolutely recommend him to an...
yone.
Amanda S
5.0
11/03/2025
Marc was so easy to work with, his online portal helps make planning seamless and easy. He was so kind and let us display a photo at his DJ desk. He picked out great music and we h...
ad a good time! Highly recommend McFadden Music, they're affordable and easy to work with!
Maggie G
5.0
10/13/2025
Working with McFadden Music, specifically our awesome DJ David, was amazing! He delivered a night packed with all the music we wanted to hear plus so much more. Our guests all rave...
d that our wedding was the dancing-est wedding they'd ever been to - we all had a blast dancing to the perfectly curated DJ set! David was so easy to work with leading up to the day and seemed to understand our vibe immediately. I would recommend him to anyone!
Response from McFadden Music on 10/14/2025
Hi Maggie,
I always speak with my djs after each event and David mentioned this was a grea...
t one, Thank You!
Hannah D
5.0
9/25/2025
We used McFadden Djs for our May 2025 wedding and they absolutely went above and beyond what we imagined. Chandler was our DJ and he was extremely professional and excellent with w...
hat he does. From the ceremony, to cocktail hour, the first dances and then the open dance floor, every song he played fit our crowd's energy perfectly. Our dance floor was packed all night long, several guests said that they couldn’t find a dance break to enjoy the dessert. We are so grateful for Chandler and the time he spent with us planning to make the night unforgettable for us and our guests. We can’t recommend McFadden DJs and Chandler enough! He exceeded our very high expectations throughout the whole night!
Anna B
5.0
8/24/2025
McFadden Music has been the DJ for several of our friend's weddings and every time the dance floor never dies. So when it came time to pick a DJ for our wedding, the choice was obv...
ious.
David Wimmers is a phenomenal DJ who goes above and beyond just playing music all night. He helped keep our timeline flowing, regularly checked in with us to see if we needed anything, and he kept the dance floor bumping for 3+ hours, which is impressive given our wedding was fairly small (75 guests).
Not to mention, we did not give David a set playlist for our reception, we just communicated a general vibe and he killed it!
Furthermore, David was super responsive, helpful, and flexible in the weeks leading up to the wedding.
Natalie O
5.0
8/11/2025
Chandler with McFadden music is the absolute best!!! He made our reception so great. He communicated well, tended to our needs, and kept the dance floor full of guests of all ages ...
all night! McFadden music provides lighting and mics as well. Highly recommend!
Response from McFadden Music on 08/11/2025
Natalie,
Chandler is my son so hearing great things makes me proud. I'm blessed and thank...
ful for the team we have put together. Congrats!
Bailey J
5.0
8/09/2025
Excellent DJ. Very knowledgeable and managed to keep our small guest count out on the dance floor all night long. Great mix of our specific requests along with some pleasantly surp...
rising song choices based on crowd favorites. Our guests had a great time. Would definitely book again!
Ryan D
5.0
8/03/2025
McFadden Music helped make our reception amazing!! Playing music during the dinner, keeping everything on time and running smoothly, and creating a truly spectacular party atmosphe...
re!
Eve T
5.0
7/30/2025
Mark McFadden from McFadden DJ brought the party to our 6/21/2025 wedding!! He kept the energy high and the dance floor full all night long. From timing the speeches and cake cutti...
ng to mixing music for every age group, he absolutely nailed it! The vibe was amazing and I didn’t worry about a single thing thanks to Mark’s professionalism and expertise. He totally understood what we were going for and delivered!! So many of our guests said it was the most fun wedding they’d ever been to!
Response from McFadden Music on 07/31/2025
Eve,
Thanks for the great review. People ask why I dj, well your reception proves why. I l...
ove to make people dance! The smiling faces and the response when I was mixing is a reminder why I love it, it's a feeing that is tough to explain.
Thanks Again!
Devon J
5.0
7/24/2025
Mark knocked it out of the park again! There is a reason why this group is rated as one of the best. Mark completely understood our vision for the music for our wedding from our fi...
rst meeting. On the wedding day, he professionally took our notes and requests and put them into action. We had certain music for each group walking down the aisle and he made sure it matched perfectly, allowing each moment to be had. The reception was a groove from the start, the dancefloor was packed all night! Would definitely work with Mark again and would suggest him to anyone who is looking for a DJ!
Response from McFadden Music on 07/31/2025
Devon,
The minute you walked into my office and we started talking music I knew this going...
to be a great party, you guys were awesome!
Aya E
5.0
7/06/2025
We absolutely loved our DJ!! We cannot praise him enough. We had Mark Smith and truly he was the sweetest. Very easy to work with and communicate with. Our wedding was half Arab ha...
lf American and this was Mark’s first multicultural wedding (McFadden has done multicultural before) and we gave him a playlist of Arabic songs to pick from and put some on the must playlist. We had no doubt that he would play those songs at the appropriate times and he sure did!! Our Arab friends and families praised his ability to play those songs and get people on the dance floor!! We also had a nonalcoholic wedding and I told him my worry about our friends who regularly drink at weddings may be hesitant to get on the dance floor and he told me not to worry that he can absolutely get people on the dance floor and he sure did! You couldn’t even tell there was no alcohol served at the wedding because people were having a blast and rarely were people not on the dance floor having a good time. I want to also thank Mark for being so flexible with our timeline; we had given him our timeline of first dances and speeches and everything got unfortunately delayed by an hour as the bride (myself) got sick around dinner time and he was so sweet and understanding and kept reassuring us that we are here all night for me. We absolutely loved Mark. He truly is one of a kind DJ and I will forever be grateful and thankful for the amazing time we had despite me getting sick (just a little hiccup of an amazing day) we will forever recommend McFadden music and specifically Mark Smith. His ability to work the room with a different culture and bride getting sick is impressive! Thank you Mark!!
Noelle T
5.0
7/02/2025
Mark was absolutely incredible! He brought the perfect energy to our wedding and kept the vibe going all night long. So many of our guests came up to say how great the music was an...
d how much fun they had. He read the crowd perfectly, kept the dance floor packed, and truly tied the whole night together. We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ—thank you, Mark!!
Morgan H
5.0
4/14/2025
Best Dj hands down! A must use for your wedding I got so many compliments
Reilly C
5.0
3/30/2025
We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ for our wedding! From start to finish, David Wimmers kept the energy high and the dance floor packed all night long. He was incredibly adapta...
ble when there were delays in our timeline, effortlessly adjusting and keeping everything on track without missing a beat. What truly impressed us was how well David listened to our music preferences and made sure to incorporate everything, while still reading the room and keeping the party vibes flowing seamlessly. Beyond his skills as a DJ, David was friendly and fast at communicating leading up to the event. He was always there to answer questions and made sure we felt confident about every aspect of the ceremony and reception. He was truly a key part of making our event unforgettable, and we can’t recommend him enough. He made everything run smoothly and was so easy to work with!
Tessie W
5.0
1/24/2025
McFadden Music DJs are truly the best in the business. I have worked with hundreds of DJs in my time as a wedding planner and I would recommend no other company to my clients. I hi...
red a McFadden DJ for my own wedding and I could not have been more pleased! My guests were dancing all night and heard countless times how fun the night was. If you are searching for a DJ look no further. Mark, Timmy, David and the whole team will make your wedding day the most memorable and fun experience. If I could give them ten stars I would!!!!
Mollie D
5.0
1/13/2025
We believe that the music can truly make or break a wedding and have been to several weddings where the dance floor wasn’t full because of the music. Ensuring good music and a full...
dance floor was incredibly important to us and we were so happy with our decision to have David as our DJ for our wedding. He listened to our recommendations and progressed the playlist seamlessly throughout the night. Our dance floor was packed until the end of the reception. David also did an amazing job handling requests from guests to ensure that the energy level remained high throughout the night. We also really appreciated him checking in on us towards the end to make sure he played any must-play songs before our last song. We received so many compliments from guests about how fun our reception was and we have David to thank for that. What started as something we were most nervous about at our wedding became one of the vendors we were most thankful for. Look no further and hire David if you want a fun packed dance floor all night long!
Sarah S
5.0
1/07/2025
DJ David Wimmers was the best! We loved working with him and with McFadden Music for our Nov 2024 wedding ceremony and reception. Mark sat down with us in advance of booking to tal...
k through timing and scope, we liked using the online planning portal to think through timing and make sure we'd thought of all the special songs. Then David talked us through all the details about a week before the wedding. The first question he asked us on the call was, "what questions do you have for me?" and we so appreciated that! He is an expert at what he does, and he put us at ease throughout the process. Where we didn't have music in mind, he picked just the right songs. We got so many compliments on the music David chose for the dance floor, and he mixed everything really well. We can't recommend DJ David enough! And, we'd also recommend doing a photobooth--we weren't sure, but everyone lived it, and looking through the photos the next day was like an extension of the party!
Grace L
5.0
12/12/2024
I can't speak highly enough of Chandler! We used him for our wedding and he truly saved our night! He made the flow of everything so much smoother. There wasn't a single second wit...
hout a group of people on the dance floor the whole night!
Brittany K
5.0
10/07/2024
We used DJ McFadden for our wedding on 9/28/24 and I give them 5/5 without a doubt! Our DJ was Jason and he was great! From working on the playlist, to the planning platform, etc w...
as a breeze! He was there to answer every question of mine and made sure to do everything I asked! It was a little hectic with the weather and power outage , but together with the help of all the vendors we made it work! It was so much fun & im so happy to of had a fun DJ to work with! So don’t hesitate & book your DJ services with McFadden music! They won’t let ya down!
Kaitlin M
5.0
7/22/2024
Mark did our dinner music and reception and he was INCREDIBLE! He sent us forms to fill out ahead of time (which was wonderful because we could get input from family and friends of...
songs they would be excited to hear!) We met with him a week before our wedding and I knew we were in great hands with him. He is kind, professional, and knows how to keep everyone on the dance floor! Our guests commented that we needed a bigger dance floor! (Which was our goal--we wanted people to be dancing the night away :)) I would hire Mark over and over again. Could not recommend more! Thank you so much for everything, Mark!
Kristen S
4.0
7/22/2024
Mark was great for our ceremony and reception. We felt communication could have been better with him, but we know he is busy. We had scheduled to do an over the phone meeting with...
him, but he thought it was in person day of. I did leave my husband up to this communication, so not sure if fault was there or not. Day of, I didn't meet Mark until right before the reception, so I wasn't sure who he was until walking into my reception. I would have liked to meet him prior to the reception, but he played the songs we wanted and was a good DJ.
Rachel A
5.0
7/08/2024
We loved working with Mark Smith from McFadden Music! He was great about understanding the crowd and was super responsive to our requests and the vibe that we were going for. We us...
ed him for cocktail hour, dinner and the reception. Each portion had different music and a different feel. We have only received great feedback on the experience from family and guests as well!
Dori H
5.0
7/02/2024
David Wimmers was a great MC and DJ for our daughter's wedding last weekend! McFadden Music was responsive from our first contact, easy to work with, answered all our questions and...
gave us confidence that we would have the right DJ for the night. David came highly recommended from a couple of our other vendors, and he was the best! He listened to the wedding couple's preferences, was professional, courteous, but also a lot of fun and kept the dance floor hopping!
We couldn't have asked for a better DJ! Do yourself a favor and hire the best!
Jamie B
5.0
7/01/2024
Mark was incredible! He kept that dance floor alive all night long! He did a great job of playing requests from the guests as well as the songs that we wanted played. We gave Mark ...
a lot of creative liberty with what was played, and he did not disappoint. I couldn't recommend McFadden music more!
Rachel B
5.0
6/26/2024
David Wimmers was the best DJ we could have asked for on our big day! David met with us before and walked through all of the details and built a connection with us that was nice t...
o have day-of. He did a great job with our ceremony sound (it was outside so I was nervous), being the MC, and playing amazing music. He took our taste into consideration and played music that kept people dancing and having fun all night! I will recommend McFadden Music and specifically David to anyone looking for a DJ!
Abby M
5.0
3/17/2024
David was our DJ and he was amazing! We have gotten so many compliments and people have said they've never seen a dance floor so packed for the entire night. We had so much fun and...
David did a great job reading the crowd and keeping the dance floor full the whole night.
Samantha C
5.0
2/01/2024
We had David as our DJ and he killed it! He played every song we asked him to, and even asked us during the wedding if there was anything else specific that we wanted to hear. The ...
dance floor was so much fun, we got many compliments on our "epic party." Thank you David!
anna h
5.0
1/30/2024
The amount of compliments we got on Mark was insane. I keep telling people how sad I am it's over because I no longer get to work with my vendors, including Mark. They know how to ...
keep a party going. Their strengths are reading the crowd and knowing exactly what to play. I was able to give any song requests I wanted, but other than the "must need" songs, I didn't need to give suggestions! He knew what to play! There was a lot at steak with it being a NYE wedding... Mark did NOT disappoint! I think about this night daily because of how amazing our music was. Thank you Mark!
Alex G
5.0
1/22/2024
Mark was so amazing! I had some clear ideas going into the process, but he was great about giving suggestions to make sure the ideas could be achieved (like a photo bomb song and h...
aving the photographer stay later). I also trusted him to mix our song requests with crowd requests and reading the room, and he absolutely delivered. Everyone had so much fun!!
Lynsee H
5.0
1/05/2024
I enjoyed working with McFadden Music for my wedding this past fall. Chandler was our DJ at our wedding. He was super friendly, a great communicator and was helpful when completing...
the planning form. My husband and I received many compliments after our wedding about how fun it was and how great the music was! The dance floor was packed from start to finish!
Kelcey H
5.0
12/21/2023
McFadden Music (DJ - Marc Madama) truly made our wedding experience amazing. We received so many compliments on the music especially from our friends who have been DJs. Marc helped...
keep things moving during ceremony and reception and got everyone on the dance floor with the great variety of music for all. I cannot say enough about the quality of work and professionalism of the company and Marc. Have been recommending McFadden Music to all my friends. They will not disappoint!
Brice C
5.0
12/21/2023
Mark took the time to listen to our specific requests for our bridal party entrance, as well as our vibe for the wedding, and he absolutely nailed it. Everyone was on the dance flo...
or the whole night. We loved that he is able to mix songs and has the ear to mix and mesh songs together that keep the party going! He also offered to use our wedding logo with his equipment that helped tie everything together. He is great to work with and we can't thank him enough for being one of the most important parts of our wedding!
Grace K
5.0
12/14/2023
Mark McFadden himself DJ'd our wedding, and wow, what an awesome time we had! Mark was super responsive to all my questions during the planning process and arranged a time for us t...
o talk beforehand. On the day of, he was great at keeping things moving and knowing what was next in terms of the reception timeline. Can't recommend him enough!
Eliza W
5.0
11/24/2023
Mark McFadden was an absolute dream to work with. He made preparing for our wedding day exciting and stress free. His online portal was easy to use and in-person discussion left us...
confident and excited for our special day!
Day of the wedding, Mark kept the dance floor full with his stellar live mixing taking special care to read the energy of the room while seamlessly transitioning from high energy songs, to slow intimate songs, from current hits to crowd pleasers from decades past. We could not recommend anyone higher than Mark! Let him know some of your favorite songs and let him do the rest. You will not be disappointed!
Caitlin R
5.0
11/21/2023
Marc Madama DJed our wedding on 11/18/23. We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ. About a month before the wedding Marc reached out to us to set up a time to meet. We were able to ...
meet at a central location and he answered all of our questions and calmed a lot of nerves! After we had submitted our specific songs to him, he reached out and asked us if we wanted to play whole songs, different versions, etc because he had experience and knew wedding crowds (unlike us, haha). On the day of the wedding, he showed up a couple hours before to get everything set up. He was so professional throughout the entire day. He would make sure to check with both my now husband and I to keep us on schedule and played wonderful music that everyone danced to. We had so many people on the dance floor and received so many compliments on his music choice and professionalism. He even took a video of our last dance and sent it to us because all of our guests were outside getting ready for our exit (he asked our permission of course!!). Would recommend over and over again!!
Kate C
5.0
11/08/2023
David was the BEST DJ we have ever had! We gave him a few suggestions for songs but pretty much gave him the reins and he crushed it! Everyone was raving over the music!
anonymous u
5.0
10/08/2023
great communication with the company, ready understood the relaxed vibe we were looking for
Bridget M
5.0
7/15/2023
My husband, Tyler, and I got married on 5/27/23 at Ault Park Pavilion. Our venue coordinator recommended DJ Mark McFadden and we booked him, no questions asked. It was the BEST mov...
e we made. Mark DJd our wedding and he was incredible. Leading up to our big day, he was easy to get ahold of and took initiative reaching out to make plans. He helped with some specific requests, to have a cellist for our ceremony, and play a recording by our friends for our first dance. I used the client portal for some song suggestions throughout the night, but told Mark to fill in the gaps and use his expertise for song selections. I'm so glad that I did because Mark had us and our guests on the dance floor all night long! I think the most compliments on our day were about how great our DJ was! My great aunt even commented- "You DJ was the best!" :) Highly recommend Mark and his company for your wedding or event. If you are able to book him, you've hit the jackpot!!
Morgan B
5.0
6/20/2023
Mark McFadden is a pro when it comes to wedding music! He made the extremely hard decision of who to go with for our wedding DJ so easy after our very first call with him! He paire...
d us with Mark Smith for our day and he did not disappoint! We threw him for a few loops with timing changes and he didn’t miss a beat. He was so friendly and made sure the day and the party was exactly what we wanted!
Stephanie F
5.0
6/15/2023
Marc Madama DJed our wedding and was fantastic! He made sure all of our requested songs were in his library and kept the dance floor going all night long. We would highly suggest M...
arc!
Ian M
5.0
6/08/2023
We hired Mark for our wedding and he was absolutely fantastic! He played great music and kept the floor alive all night long. His music library was great and he was great with the ...
announcements. I highly recommend him
Morgan E
5.0
5/08/2023
Mark did an amazing job at our wedding! The booking process was simple and it was nice being able to add music throughout the whole wedding prep process. Mark handled keeping the w...
edding on time and keeping the guests entertained. I highly recommend using Mark!!!!
Courtney S
5.0
4/27/2023
We hired Mark McFadden for our wedding in December of 2022 at The Monastery. Mark was one of the preferred vendors for our venue, and he certainly exhibited why! Mark made the plan...
ning process extremely easy with his music library system. He assisted my dad with the best mic choice for his speech and even worked with my sisters for their MOH to include clips of music within the speech. Hiring Mark was one of our favorite choices for the day. He kept the dance floor packed at all times and kept us on schedule! Thank you so much for bringing the party, DJ Mark!!
Kelly G
5.0
3/07/2023
We had Mark DJ our wedding in Feb. and he truly knows what he’s doing. Our dance floor was full all night and he kept everything on track during the reception.
The platform he us...
es to keep everything organized is fantastic and made it really easy for us to make sure we had everything we needed. We’ve already recommended him to countless people and we’ll continue to do so because he’s awesome.
Sara G
5.0
1/19/2023
We hired Mark for our wedding 12/30/22. He was amazing from start to finish! The platform he uses for brides and grooms was so efficient and easy to use. He had a ton of experience...
with our reception venue and all the staff new him very well. He literally kept everything on schedule to the minute the whole evening. The dance floor was full all night. We have already recommended him to numerous other couples who have booked him. Would 100% recommend McFadden Music!!
Heather O
5.0
1/18/2023
David is a true legend!! We met 2 weeks before our wedding, which was scheduled for the evening of 1/7/23. David helped us plan out the flow of our reception that took place at The...
Newport Syndicate. He provided his perspective from years of experience, which for us was greatly appreciated as it was crunch time. (we only had a month to plan everything) David helped us to flesh out details we had not yet considered providing ideas and options to match our vision.
On the day prior to the event: David came to the venue early to set up his equipment and provided me with an extension cord and tape to complete the setup of the photo booth. (Legendary)
Day of the event: Everything went smoothly! David kept us on track. He met with us before he introduced us to our guests. We walked into Danger Zone by Kenny L. queued exactly as we discussed. It was epic!! Mom and Dad dance was perfect. The dance floor stayed packed all evening with the perfect blend of slow songs incorporated. I didn't fully realize David's skillz until Ice Ice Baby. This man scratched this song like he wrote it, my guests and I were WEAK!! It was audio art in action!
Any time I have an event in the future, I'll be calling to check David's schedule before we solidify the date, The Skratch Master has to be there. Thanks, David!! Our guests are still talking about our reception.
Tori R
5.0
1/10/2023
Mark DJed our wedding in November. He was awesome to work with beforehand and his website makes planning super easy. He made sure to reach out before our wedding to ensure we were ...
ready. At the wedding, he was able to read the crowd to keep them dancing all night!
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