The Knot's Hall-of-Fame / 13 Time Best of Winners!
Florida, Pittsburgh area, Washington D.C. area, Nationwide
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Michael Willis
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AWARD WINNER (16X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Modern Era Weddings Pittsburgh is a wedding DJ in Pittsburgh, PA.
Fun, Non-Cheesy, Mixing Style DJs.
We strive to focus on the specific art forms our services encompass and only hire top-tier talent and professionals who are passionate about their art.
Through the past 16 years, we have discovered that if you love what you do and have fun while doing it, your service will stand above all others. We strongly believe that this is the reason 70% of our weddings come from referrals from previous clients.
Modern Era Weddings Signature DJ package ($2000+ Depending on DJ):
- Professional sound system and speakers (and backup equipment)
- Music for Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Included
- Unlimited Hours of Music (Multiple setups at the same venue included)
- The DJ of your choice will also be your MC, who will make all the announcements and coordinate the timeline
- Wireless microphone
- Basic Dance floor lighting (Color wash unit for Dancefloor)
- Unlimited consultations with your DJ
- Access to online planning tools (Timeline, Playlist, Do Not Play List, and More!)
- Your DJ will keep you on-time throughout the reception and your guests informed of the events
throughout the evening
- 30% deposit, with flexible payments up until 14 days prior to the event date
- Entertainment guaranteed if an emergency/unforeseen event should happen
Our Most Entertaining Traditional Photo Booth!
$995 - ($895 If booked with another service) :
- 5 Hours of Photo Booth
- 1 booth attendant
- Open Photo Booth
- Customization of the photo strip
- Unique Props
Enhancements
$450/ea* Bundle and Save!
16 Custom Color Uplights
Low Lying Fog (dancing on the clouds)
2 Cold Sparks
2 Moving Lights on pedestals
4 Color Tube Lights
8 Pin Spot Lights (on 2 stands)
2 Ceiling/Wall projections (static gobo with or without color gel)
2 Floor Projection (Static Gobog with or without color gel)
Confetti Cannon
CO2 Cannon
Dj Booth Furniture
Lighting Programming to any lighting enhancement
What are you waiting for? Book Modern Era Weddings, and we will make your wedding EPIC!
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Arabic
Bluegrass
Bollywood
Caribbean
Classical
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Dance
Disco
EDM
Flamenco
Folk
Hip-Hop
Indian
Jazz
Klezmer
Latin
Mariachi
Persian
Polka
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
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Meet the team
Michael Willis
Owner
Michael Willis, AKA DJ MadMike, is a professional party rocker from Washington DC. Mike has worked solely as a DJ for the last 10 years in various capacities, held multiple residencies, and worked as the entertainment director at multiple nightlife establishments in the Mid-Atlantic region. On the private event front Mike is an established wedding DJ with Modern Era Weddings who has amassed over 100 five-star reviews in the 7 years he has been working in the private event sector. Guaranteed to make your party or event a conversation piece for you and your friends for years to come!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0288 reviews
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Modern Era Weddings received glowing reviews from multiple happy couples praising DJs like Chris, Mike, and Sam for their exceptional skills, professionalism, attentiveness, and ability to keep the dance floor energized all night long with a great mix of music. They were commended for understanding each couple's vibe, seamlessly incorporating requests, and keeping the party enjoyable for all guests. Couples appreciated the DJs' emceeing, flexibility, customization, and ability to create a fun and memorable wedding experience, earning high recommendations.Review photos
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Steve P
5.0
1/25/2025
DJ Chris was fantastic for our wedding in fall 2024. He was great to work with while planning, making sure he understood every detail of what we wanted for our ceremony and reception, and he executed everything to a T. Our dance floor had energy all night and we got lots of compliments overall on our music. He was a great emcee as well. Would definitely recommend working with him and Modern Events for your event!
Marissa S
5.0
12/11/2024
Couldn’t have imagined our day without Mike and modern era weddings! They brought all the fun and were extremely professional. They knew the vibe we wanted and were able to create a dance floor that had both Hispanics and Americans on the dance floor the whole night!! Mike was amazing to work with. He knew exactly how to throw a party, he was a perfect MC, and he had a setup that made our night FUN. Everyone still tells us how much fun they had at our wedding and that’s all because of Mike and modern era weddings. THANK YOU!!!
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Megan J
5.0
12/07/2024
Mike is an amazing DJ and MC! He seamlessly and efficiently provides a great flow for the wedding evening with incorporating speeches, dances, and wedding formalities, and an awesome party to follow! He keeps the dance floor full. Would highly recommend
Maggie M
5.0
10/23/2024
DJ Chris was SO awesome at our reception! He understood exactly the vibe we were looking for for both our cocktail hour and reception. We had a mix of old school hits, pop favorites, and "club jams" that he perfectly weaved in throughout the night. Our group had some interesting family traditions that Chris was able to seamlessly intertwine into the evening. We had the BEST weekend with Modern Era Weddings and could not recommend Chris enough!
Kristen C
5.0
10/21/2024
Sam was amazing!!! Our friends and family were out on the dance floor the entire night. We got nothing but complements on the music. He was so easy to work with and so accommodating throughout the whole day. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a dj they are amazing. Thank you so much again for everything!
Cara S
5.0
10/17/2024
Modern Eras is great! Mike was very communicative throughout the entire process. Sam, though, was AWESOME! He was super fun and got everyone on the dance floor. He kept me updated the entire night. I had a list of must plays (which was a lot, sorry Sam! lol!) and Sam made sure that most if not all were played! My friends and I are huge alt rock fans (FOB, PATD, Paramore) and once one song played and we all rocked out, he kept that vibe going!! We loved it! Everyone at our wedding said how epic he was and my maid of honor even said she will probably book him for her wedding next year! Price point was exactly what we were looking for and honestly, for the fun we had it's a steal. Thank you guys so much for an amazing night and thank you Sam for being fantastic! If we were to get married again, we'd book y'all in a heartbeat!!
Megan A
5.0
9/20/2024
An overdue review, but we loved working with DJ Dan Fletcher (@funk.masta.fletch). Choosing a DJ can be hard because you have to put a lot of trust in them since it’s harder to look at a portfolio of work per se as compared to other wedding vendors. Lucky for us Dan came through big time. Communication was easy and efficient, and the planning software was a breeze. We gave him our vision for the reception and he executed it perfectly. There wasn’t a time in the evening that the music lulled or people left the dance floor which is exactly what we wanted. He incorporated all of our various and random requests (including copious amounts of Taylor Swift) seamlessly and made the night so memorable. It was also fun to have our slower, more atypical requests during the cocktail hour and dinner - such a fun way to incorporate meaningful songs to us that otherwise would have been skipped over in the dancing part of the night. He also helped arrange someone who created a custom version of our first dance song which was such a fun touch. We couldn’t recommend Dan enough - we guarantee he will accommodate everything and set the scene for a full night of dancing.
Mary L
5.0
8/21/2024
We hired DJ Thomas for our wedding and he was really wonderful. Very easy to work with and professional. Our guests commented about how great of a job he did. Would 100% recommend.
Veronica M
5.0
8/13/2024
The most amazing DJ I have ever listened to. DJ Mike knows how to throw a party. He kept our crowd excited and engaged. He played all of our favorite songs with flawless transitions. He not only was an amazing DJ but he also helped the venue set things up, helped with technology, and even got us food because my husband and I were so caught up with other things. He was thoughtful and an amazing person to work with. This is 1000% the DJ you want for your reception!
Vendor response 08/15/2024
Thank you so much Veronica for the incredible review! We’re thrilled to hear that DJ Mike ...
made your event truly memorable. His ability to keep the crowd excited, engage guests, and seamlessly transition between your favorite songs is exactly what we aim for!! We’re so glad you enjoyed his music and service and your recommendation means a lot to us! We’re delighted that you had such a positive experience and honored to be a part of your next celebration!
🫶Mike & The Modern Era Fam
Sam R
5.0
7/28/2024
Thank you Modern Era Weddings for making our wedding day everything we wanted it to be and more!
We were fortunate enough to have Mike (DJ MadMike) DJ our wedding. After following his social media for a year leading up to our wedding, Mike was able to set our expectations of what to expect from him sky high. Not only did he end up meeting all of our expectations, he greatly exceeded every single one of them. We can confidently say that Mike is the best wedding DJ we have ever experienced, and our guests would attest to that as well. Throughout the night, we received comment after comment about how great the DJ was, and we continue to receive rave reviews on the DJ more than a month removed from our wedding. Mike did an amazing job of mixing in all of our must plays; but he also has the innate ability to read the crowd, play the right song at the right time, and keep the dance floor jam packed all night long.
We had a blast dancing the night away at our wedding, and we can't thank Mike and Modern Era Weddings enough for making sure that was the case!
Vendor response 08/15/2024
Wow, Sam thank you for this absolutely epic review! We're beyond thrilled that your weddin...
g day was everything you dreamed of and more! Hearing that your dance floor was packed all night and that guests are still raving about the DJ is the ultimate compliment. Mike’s ability to read the crowd and keep the energy sky-high is what we’re all about, so glad it made your night unforgettable! Thank you for trusting Modern Era Weddings and DJ MadMike to bring the heat on your big day. We loved being part of your celebration, and we’re sending you all the good vibes for your future together!
💗 Mike & The Modern Era Fam
Brandon S
5.0
7/27/2024
Sam absolutely killed our wedding! Non stop perfect mashups and transitions! Couldn’t have done any better! I’ve also heard him DJ my friends weddings and he was perfect then as well. Couldn’t have done any better!
Kelley H
5.0
7/14/2024
My husband and I cannot say enough amazing things about Modern Era. From start to finish it was a great experience. DJ MadMike is exceptional and very professional. Our guests were also so impressed by him. It was a true party for everyone.
Gianna R
5.0
7/14/2024
We had DJ Sam for our wedding and could not have picked anymore better! Sam did a great job as emcee and DJ and knew how to read a room perfectly! If you’re getting married in the Pittsburgh area, Modern Era and DJ Sam have our recommendation!
Maegan B
5.0
7/04/2024
We definitely recommend Modern Era! First, the booking experience with seamless and easy! We were able to pay through the app and make our customizations easily on their portal. Secondly, and most importantly, Sam was AWESOME! He got the party going and kept everyone on the dance floor with his creativity and song choices. We got so many compliments, from every generation! Everyone had an awesome time, huge thank you to Sam and Modern Era!
Nathan L
5.0
6/20/2024
DJ Sam was perfect for our wedding and exceeded expectations! I will be recommending him to all of our friends getting married.
Leah W
5.0
6/12/2024
There was a bit of a winding road that led us to DJ Dan for our wedding but we are grateful that it did:) DJ Dan is personable, kind, and an incredible DJ. We had some wild song requests for him for our wedding and he completely rolled with it and found creative ways to incorporate everything we wanted into the dance sets and other aspects of our wedding reception. The dance floor was wild and many, many of our guests said that DJ Dan was the best they'd ever heard––a legendary transition between Chop Suey! and All Star will never be forgotten. We're so, so grateful that he was able to take our wedding on and would definitely recommend him! Thank you, DJ Dan, for leading us through our wedding so gracefully and for bringing all the funk, fun, and creative musical decisions to the dance floor!
Jake M
5.0
6/10/2024
We used DJ Dan Fletcher for our cocktail hour, reception, and had him do a Down To Funk set at our afterparty. He was fabulous, our guests loved him and he was very communicative and high energy. He followed our do not play list and complimented our song requests so well.
We loved having him as our DJ!
Paige J
5.0
5/28/2024
We will be recommending Modern Era Weddings to all of our friends and family! The communication and professionalism was outstanding. They really knew how to keep the party going and the guests at our wedding had such a blast! We’ve gotten so many compliments about the music and how great of a job our DJ did. Thank you Modern Era for the awesome time and such a memorable experience!
Vendor response 05/28/2024
Thank you so much for the incredible review Paige!! Sam had the best time celebrating with...
you and keeping the party going! Thank you for sharing your day and allowing us the opportunity to exceed your expectations 💖
With Love- Sam & the Modern Era Team
Kevin T
5.0
3/31/2024
We hired Sam Mathey for our wedding and he was INCREDIBLE. He was incredibly easy to work with and was so accommodating to all of our requests. He coordinated our ceremony and cocktail hour so well and once the music started no one left the dance floor. We highly recommend hiring Sam if you’re looking to have a fantastic dance party!
Debbie F
5.0
3/25/2024
WOW where do I begin?! DJ Mike is hands down the BEST DJ EVER!!! AND he’s the kindest person!!! I’ve never been much of a dancer at weddings, but he DJed my friend’s wedding back in September and we were all blown away with how magical he made the dance floor—he always seemed to know when to transition to the next song and had a creative way to mix songs into each other, plus he was so good at reading the crowd and playing song after song that we all loved, it was incredible!!! We knew we had to find a way to book him for our wedding in California for January!! We were so grateful he was willing to travel and so easy going about the logistics/traveling across the country, he’s clearly passionate about helping people create an amazing experience through his music. DJ Mike made our wedding night so memorable and we’re still getting compliments/comments about how awesome and fun the dance floor was! He also blew us away with the most epic last song—he recorded part of our vows and played them over one of my favorite songs!! It was unreal, Mike is truly the best and I can’t recommend him enough!! He’s not only the most incredible DJ but such a kind, awesome human <3
Alexis K
5.0
12/31/2023
DJ Mike is the absolute best. We were looking for a DJ who understood our vision for our wedding reception - a blend of big band, old school, and modern music. We felt completely in sync with Mike after one phone call. He was ALWAYS available to touch base to review the music and flow we had in mind for the reception. He was even able to incorporate our special music requests. Mike also emcee'd our reception and kept everything on schedule - and was completely professional throughout it all. He was an expert at reading the crowd and keeping the party going while mixing in all of our song requests. He checked in with us throughout the night and ensured that the entire reception flowed without any issues. We cannot recommend DJ Mike enough!!!
Elle N
5.0
12/16/2023
DJ Sam is the best! He was incredibly easy to work with, responsive when we had questions and even went as far as to work with the bride privately to coordinate a surprise for the groom during the ceremony.
When it was time for the reception he made sure speeches and dances went smoothly before keeping the energy high and the dance floor for the remainder of the night. We truly had a great experience, Sam made an already great day that extra bit better.
Aside from Sam, modern era weddings made the process easy as well. Their online tools allowed us to map out the day easily and make our preferred play (and more importantly do not play) lists for each time of the wedding. Thank you to everyone involved!
Vendor response 12/19/2023
Thank you so much for the incredible 5 ⭐️review Elle! Your wedding was perfect and we are ...
so happy to have been a part of it! Thank you for trusting us and DJ Sam to knock it out the park 💖✨ Wishing you a lifetime of Love & Happiness!!
-DJ Sam & the Modern Era Team
Sean M
5.0
12/06/2023
We contacted Modern Era Wedding for a DJ for our reception at the Historic Summit Inn. They wasted no time connecting us with DJ Tyler. He absolutely killed it from the first phone meeting to the final song of the night. Extremely professional and receptive to our requests. If you’re looking for a true DJ that gives you the club party mix vibe and keeps the party going, he’s the one! I’d recommend him to anyone. He’s found his calling and he’s killing it!🙌
Vendor response 12/19/2023
Thank you for the amazing 5 ⭐️ review Sean!! It was a pleasure planning your wedding and T...
yler had an absolute blast partying with you guys! Thank you for choosing and trusting us to kill it🔥
Wishing you a lifetime of Love & Happiness!!
-DJ Tyler & the Modern Era Team
Stephanie M
5.0
11/30/2023
Highly Recommend! DJ Dan made our day exactly what we wanted it to be! Despite fighting the rain for our outdoor ceremony, he stuck with us through it and kept our dance floor packed the entire evening! We didn’t want to leave and ended up staying longer! If you want a great time and great company, hire DJ Dan! Thank you again so much!
Vendor response 12/01/2023
Thank you for sharing your day with us Stephanie!! Rain or shine we came to celebrate with...
you! Wishing you a lifetime of Love and Happiness ❤️
-DJ Dan and the Modern Era Team
Allison W
5.0
10/30/2023
I cannot recommend Modern Era enough!! DJ Mike was amazing at our event at Bella Sera last week. He was so helpful throughout the process of planning our reception and the music/vibe we wanted. Also the photo booth was awesome. Monica was so great. So many people came up to us after saying how amazing the music was and how much fun they had. If you are looking for a DJ in the Pittsburgh area you cannot go wrong with Modern Era. We would for sure hire them again in a heartbeat.
Vendor response 12/01/2023
Thank you so much Allison! We are grateful to share from the planning stages to the big da...
y and celebrate with you. Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness ❤️
-Mike & the Modern Era Team
Maura D
5.0
10/25/2023
Sam was the best DJ we could have asked for. He was so easy to work with and made sure we were all on the same page throughout the planning process. He made sure our dance floor was never empty & did an amazing job reading the crowd and feeding off their energy. I couldn’t recommend Sam enough - definitely book him!
Vendor response 12/01/2023
Thank you so much Maura! Your enthusiasm and your guests' energy were simply amazing! Than...
k you for trusting us to share your amazing day. We wish you a lifetime filled with Love & Happiness💖
-DJ Sam and the Modern Era Team
Catherine H
5.0
10/25/2023
DJ MIKE AND GREG! The ultimate dynamic duo! Once we saw DJ Mike do his thing to create an epic dance party at our friend's wedding, we knew we had to hire him (and you should too!)
They went above and beyond what we asked for to deliver an epic wedding weekend. From providing custom lighting recommendations, spending hours setting up and breaking down, DJing not only the reception but the after party til the wee hours of the sunrise, this dream team really brought the weekend to life. Multiple of our guests told us it was the greatest dance party they've seen -- and two of them have now hired DJ Mike for their own parties. Whether getting married in Pennsylvania or somewhere else, you can't go wrong hiring Modern Era and the team.
Vendor response 12/01/2023
Thank you so much Catherine!! Mike and Greg had the absolute best time celebrating all we...
ekend with you guys and grateful to now be a part of the family. From planning to executing it was the perfect weekend and we cant wait till the next wedding with your friends! Wishing you a lifetime of Love & Happiness
❤️ Mike, Greg, & the Modern Era Team
Elizabeth B
5.0
10/09/2023
We hired DJ Sam Mathey for our wedding and he was BEYOND our expectations! Not only did he keep the dance floor dancing all night long, but he mixed in SO many good songs, plus all of the ones I had requested previously. He really "felt" what the crowd wanted and went with it. So many of our guests said he was the "best DJ they have ever heard" and I agree! I felt like I was in a nightclub at my own wedding, which is exactly what I wanted. It was PERFECT! He also introduced our bridal party perfectly, didn't mess up any names, flawless is the perfect word to describe Sam. <3
Vendor response 10/09/2023
Thank you for trusting us to entertain you! We are absolutely thrilled you had the perfect...
night and happy to have been a part of it!
Much love💖✨
DJ Sam & the Modern Era Fam
Melanie H
5.0
7/18/2023
We booked DJ Sam Mathey for our wedding and he was fantastic, easy to work with and kept the flow of the night running smoothly! Great affordable priced packages and easy online planning tools. He played all of our requested songs and mixed in some others that fit perfectly. Exactly what I was looking for, he had us dancing all night long!! Highly recommend!
Derek K
5.0
6/20/2023
DJ Mad Mike is the best wedding DJ I could have asked for. He is the definition of a Master of Ceremonies, and he went above and beyond to help us plan our perfect day. He was always available to answer our questions and make sure that everything was going according to plan.
On the day of our wedding, DJ Mad Mike kept the party going all night long. He had a great sense of what our guests wanted to hear, and he kept the dance floor packed from start to finish. Even our guests who aren't usually dancers were getting down!
DJ Mad Mike is a true professional, and he is incredibly talented. He is a master of his craft, and he knows how to create a party atmosphere that everyone will enjoy. I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a wedding DJ.
Lauren C
5.0
4/25/2023
Bride's POV: Mike absolutely crushed it! We raged for 3 hours and I never left the dance floor once. Guests kept coming up to us raving about our DJ and how this was possibly the best wedding they ever went to. The music selections were on point and his transitions were sick. Dance floor was full all night. Highly recommend him especially if the music/DJ/dancing is a priority on your list. Best decision we made.
Thanks Mike!
Aki N
5.0
12/27/2022
We had DJ John Stephansky for our wedding in August 2022 in Pittsburgh - he was incredible. Prior to the wedding itself we were able to meet twice to go through our preferences and to go through his process. The wedding was an absolute blast, and it is due in no small part to John. I would recommend him to anyone.
Bridget B
5.0
11/29/2022
We used DJ Thomas for our November 2022 wedding and I don't think there's enough things we can say about him. We were connected to Thomas through Modern Era Weddings and we are so thankful to have had him in our wedding day. From our very first meeting with DJ Thomas, it was clear that he was here for US. He was very willing to learn about us, learn about our musical tastes, learn about what we want and what we like at a wedding. What do we like at a wedding? We wanted a DJ that could mix songs and keep the party flowing and going. And we didn't want a corny DJ--no weird announcements, no over-the-top presentations, no coming out from behind the booth to teach us how to Wobble. And Thomas delivered on all of our hopes and then some. Every guest we've talked to keeps telling us how they've never seen a dance floor so active and packed all night. We like to think we have fun friends and family, but even the most fun group of people needs the right DJ to keep them having fun. Thomas was that right DJ! His attention to detail was spectacular as well. We had a large party with a collection of complicated names all over the cultural map. He took great effort to make sure he got each person's role and title correct AND ensure he was getting the pronunciation exactly correct. His willingness to go the extra mile can't be overstated. He worked to include a song from the groom's dad's band. A good DJ would have downloaded the MP4 file then just worked it in at some point in the night. A GREAT DJ (like DJ Thomas) downloads the file, then finds you during the reception to check if now is a good time to play it, then hypes up the song to the crowd with some band facts he gathered because he managed to find the band's (slightly aging) website. It's those little efforts by DJ Thomas that made him one of our favorite vendors for our wedding. He threw an absolute party for us, kept things moving all night long, and from the first day to the last song, felt like an advocate entirely for us and making sure we had the night of our lives. If it's a DJ you need, look no further than DJ Thomas Walter!
Tanner F
5.0
11/06/2022
We highly recommend DJ Dan Fletcher. He was professional, easy to communicate with, and helped make our reception an absolute blast. He made sure to play all of our requested songs, steered clear of our “do not play” list, mixed in additional music that fit the vibe perfectly, and seamlessly managed the flow of events throughout the reception. He even helped us make a last minute adjustment to our reception space to maximize the dance floor area. We received many compliments from our guests about how great Dan was. I don’t think we could have picked a better DJ. Thanks Dan!
Natalie M
5.0
11/03/2022
Working with Modern Era was a great experience! Our DJ was DJ Dan, and he did an incredible job of understanding the type of vibe we wanted for our wedding, and trying to understand the crowd. He was incredibly helpful in suggesting things that would make the event run more smoothly, and was able to change a few things the day off on the fly for us. He ran the event perfectly, and everyone complimented our choice of DJ!
U L
5.0
10/16/2022
DJ Tom Walter was amazing! He went above and beyond leading up to the wedding with my special requests and suggestions. We had a multi cultural wedding and he did a great blend of both with the music to incorporate both. Would absolutely recommend him and modern era to anyone that needs a DJ!
Ray B
5.0
9/18/2022
Mike Willis (aka DJ Mad Mike) was by far the best wedding DJ I ever encountered. We hired him for our wedding last fall after a bunch of Covid delays, and he stayed in touch and worked with us the whole way.
His timing was impeccable which helped everything run smoothly. Most importantly, we still have people complimenting us on our wedding music almost a year later. From the first song, Mike made sure everyone was having a blast dancing... And it didn't stop until the lights came on!
If you want a high-energy, perfect dance party with your choice of music, don't hesitate to hore Mike right away!
Erin D
5.0
9/06/2022
DJ Dan Fletcher was top-notch. I have been flooded with texts/calls from everyone at our wedding saying how great our DJ was. It was without a doubt the highlight of our night. He knows how to get the crowd moving, and make your day so much easier. Dan was extremely professional and really pays attention to all the details.
I would HIGHLY recommend you use him for your next wedding. Best decision we made! Thanks again Dan!
Mary V
5.0
7/28/2022
DJ Chris was absolutely AMAZING! From start to finish! Very organized and kept the crowd going all night! I highly recommend!!!!!!
Helen K
5.0
7/07/2022
Fantastic DJ - hired Mike for my daughters wedding - he brought the party! Our guest were on the dance floor all night - even the staff at the Omni William Penn commented on what a wonderful DJ he was - HIRE HIM YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!’
Leah K
5.0
6/15/2022
We hired DJ Mike Willis for our wedding this past weekend and we could not speak more highly of our experience with him. Our guests had so much fun and everyone agreed that they had never been to a wedding where so many people were up and dancing all night long. DJ Mike kept the schedule of the night going and kept our bridal party organized. He was extremely professional and FUN. The way he kept songs flowing kept people on the dance floor and everyone had a ball. We owe it all to him for making our reception so fun.
Emily M
5.0
5/31/2022
We booked Dan for our wedding DJ and he was amazing!!! He was so much fun to work with from the very start and absolutely killed it at the wedding. He listened to our requests and far exceeded expectations. So many people have commented on how much fun they had, the dance floor was full all night. At least one person has already reached out to book him to DJ their wedding.
We also got the photo booth which was a huge hit. I love how they provided an album and we were able to take home an awesome memory book of the photo booth top moments. We had a lot of laughs going through the album.
Overall, Modern Era Weddings was perfect and made our wedding so special. I am so glad that we worked with them. The only thing I wish I would have done differently is order more party lights for the dance floor.
Mathew J
5.0
3/28/2022
DJ Chris was outstanding! I would be excited to hire him again! He kept the music flowing from start to finish with such great smooth transitions. Also, played all requests that was provided to him. I can’t say enough out how outstanding and his professional he is! Thank you!
Megan K
5.0
3/04/2022
We worked with DJ Dan for our wedding and he was amazing to work with from the start! He helped us with planning and giving us timeline suggestions to help our reception move smoothly! The music was great and our guests (and ourselves!) had an amazing time. We also worked with him to add amber colored up-lighting to our venue to tie in our candlelight theme--it looked beautiful! Would definitely recommend Modern Era and DJ Dan!
Samantha B
5.0
1/31/2022
We worked with Mike from Modern Era for our wedding! We had a great experience- Mike is amazing at what he does! Leading up to the wedding, Mike was super responsive and helped us with our reception timeline. We also loved the Modern Era user portal as a way to communicate our preferences ahead of time. At the actual wedding, Mike kept us on schedule with dances and speeches, and then kept the party going into the night! We loved his music and so did our guests! We had so much fun and would absolutely recommend Mike!
Caleb O
5.0
1/22/2022
DJ J.Ski was top notch - had the dance floor rocking all night & was an absolute pleasure to deal. He made himself accessible for all of our questions and special requests throughout the entire process and the reception was smooth and organized because of his diligence. Thank you for everything- you made our special day unforgettable!
Sierra G
5.0
1/02/2022
DJ Dan was the emcee and DJ for our November wedding. During the planning process, he was responsive to our inquiries and made sure he had all the details he needed going into our big day. Dan kept our wedding reception on schedule and did a fantastic job of selecting music that kept our guests on the dance floor! Many of our guests mentioned that it’d been so long since they’d been to a wedding with so many folks dancing- that’s such a credit to the talents of DJ Dan! We can’t more highly recommend DJ Dan as a wedding DJ!
Shawn K
5.0
12/22/2021
Mike from Modern Era weddings was fantastic! His communication is very professional, he is flexible, accommodating and ensures a very quality product is delivered. We requested his setup to be outside and it was perfect!
We have been to a total of 9 weddings this year, with a lot of the same guests that were at ours and we are not exaggerating when we tell you that MIke was the best DJ out of all of them. There was not a single dance floor at another wedding that was as consistently full as ours. Several months later people will still tell us that our wedding and specifically our DJ were the best they have seen. His selection of music, with our guidance, was on point, but the ability to mix songs to ensure there wasn't a lull or a drop off was top notch. We loved Mike, he will definitely get people on the dance floor! We would recommend Modern Era for anything due to the exceptional experience we had with Mike.
Alex K
5.0
12/17/2021
Mike was amazing, we cancelled and rescheduled our weddings so many times I lost count. He was with us every step of the way. Mike was thorough and detailed oriented, and helped us create a beautiful wedding day - not to mention an awesome reception party. He had people on the dance floor the entire time. Could not recommend him enough!
Jessica M
5.0
11/11/2021
We absolutely loved having Modern Era DJ our wedding! During the planning process we worked with Mike but due to a COVID related timing issue switched to Chris Stankay. He understood our (slightly jumbled) vision for music and had some great recommendations. Without exaggeration, every single song he played was perfect. He read the room well the entire night and even had our friends rushing back from the bathroom or bar to dance to a song. The dance floor was full the entire night with guests of all ages and he kept the energy high, which is exactly what we asked for. Chris honestly made the reception what it was and we couldn’t have been any happier with his work. Thank you so much Chris, Mike, and Modern Era!
Mallory S
5.0
11/09/2021
Hire Mike Willis, period. I will say it again, HIRE DJ MIKE. His Instagram page speaks for itself.
Mike was our DJ this past weekend and EASILY made our wedding. Our guests have not stopped talking about the dance floor and how great the music was. Music was very important to my husband and I and we let Mike know that from the start. Mike was super organized, provided online software to add selections to your wedding playlist and/or add music to a do not play list. Mike walked us through the day of timeline several times and kept us on a pretty tight schedule at the reception, which we appreciated so much! My favorite part of his DJ-ing was the transitions between songs. There was never a silent moment, as every single song effortlessly transitioned into the next and kept guests on their toes! He even managed to sneak some Paul Simon in between Eminem and Earth, Wind & Fire. Our guests had so much fun this weekend and we owe a lot of it to Mike.
Madisen B
5.0
10/26/2021
We had DJ Mike Willis and he was amazing to work with! Reliable and easy to work with. We cared a lot about the music we played during dinner and the reception, and he gave us an easy to use form to fill out for the Must Play and Do Not Play playlists. He listened to all of our music needs and was open to even playing obscure songs not provided on his playlist. We, as well as all of our guests, had an AMAZING time dancing. They all mentioned how they never saw so many people dancing ALL night at a wedding so you know it is a good time if we can't get off the dance floor!! We had live musicians during the ceremony but we needed additional equipment (microphones & speakers) for the Officiant and Readers and Mike assisted with that and everything went so smoothly! We also used his photobooth which was so fun and they even provided an album of all the photobooth pictures. We loved looking through it! Modern Era (especially DJ Mike Willis) will not disappoint!!
Amanda B
5.0
9/27/2021
We can’t say enough just how AMAZING John was! On top of the awesome music choices and being able to keep our guests dancing, he was professional. John helped everything run so smoothly. He coordinated with us and the other vendors to keep things all aligned. You don’t realize how important all that is until the day of and thanks doesn’t cover just how thankful we are for his assistance. 10/10 would recommend to anyone!! He was a huge part in making our day perfect!
Kevin M
5.0
9/20/2021
We were very pleased with DJ John (J.Ski). He was a perfect balance of talent and professionalism. The music selections matched our tastes and kept our guests dancing the whole night away. On top of that he was an excellent coordinator and kept the evening running smoothly. He went above and beyond and was an absolute pleasure to work with! Would highly recommend!! A+
Wesley C
5.0
9/13/2021
John aka DJ John aka DJ J-Ski was unbelievably good. During the wedding planning, one thing my fiancée & I wanted to get right was the DJ. From our early Zoom calls, we could tell John was going to be the right choice. He is a very positive, very reassuring DJ who was super helpful during this whole process. When it came time for the reception, John absolutely crushed it. He was very flexible with our last minute requests and maintained schedule from start to finish. His music choices and transitions were top notch and really kept the dance floor full. I can not recommend John enough, if you are having any doubts about DJs please please please just book John you will not regret it.
Jaclyn M
5.0
9/05/2021
John was AWESOME! We got so many compliments on our dj & the dance floor was packed the entire night. He’s such a nice guy and ours so much time and effort into ensuring your special day is perfect.
Amanda K
5.0
8/23/2021
Working with Modern Era Weddings and DJ Dan Fletcher couldn't have been easier, or more comforting. From the beginning, we felt completely confident that we had a responsible company and DJ handling our wedding. Communication was timely, and Mike did a fantastic job understanding our musical interests and vision for our day then connecting us with the most perfect DJ for our day - Dan. Dan's relaxed and organized communication style, and his expectations of what he needed from us, were clear from our first conversation and appreciated. We had complete peace of mind that Dan would have our celebration (ceremony and reception) locked down.
And he showed up to impress!!
From his flexibility to support some of our live musicians then seamlessly move into his own playlist, to having the awareness and care to troubleshoot throughout the day (Dan seamlessly managed our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception - all in different locations at the same venue!), to pulling and mixing the most appropriate tracks of music from our favorite artists (and favorite songs we forgot to add to our playlist, but somehow Dan seemed to know they were favorites!), and generally having a feel for the crowd all night, we could not have asked for a better DJ. We wanted a party to celebrate our marriage, with guests dancing on the floor all night, and Dan made that happen with professionalism and fun! Thank you, Dan, for being a part of our perfect day!
Vendor response 08/24/2021
Thank you so much for the kind words Mandy! You and Brian were so easy to work with and I ...
was happy to accommodate everything you needed. Everything was beautiful and it was my pleasure to be a part of your day. Congratulations again to both of you. You two are awesome.
Kara B
5.0
7/07/2021
I am late to writing this review, but DJ John Stepansky was the absolute best!! My husband and I had a very small wedding due to covid and almost did not have a DJ, but I am so glad that we did! John was extremely kind and helpful throughout the process and he was one of my favorite vendors that I booked. He even DJed my ceremony portion with last minute notice. I could not recommend John highly enough!
Mike F
5.0
6/20/2021
DJ John was excellent and exactly what we were looking for in a DJ. He’s super easy to work with and kept the dance floor going all night. From the cocktail hour/dinner music to the slow songs, the whole playlist was on point. He was more professional than any DJ I have ever seen at a wedding.
Alex T
5.0
6/06/2021
Look no further! DJ John is the absolute best out there. Had to move our wedding due to COVID and he worked with us to make sure we found a new date that worked for all of us. We met twice in person to go over the contract and then to go over details and final music choices. We talked about our style and he absolutely crushed it. He kept the party going all night and did a fabulous job with the ceremony and cocktail hour music as well! He’s also very kind and personable, the best!!
Katie Y
5.0
4/27/2021
We hired DJ Mike Willis as our wedding reception DJ and the dancefloor was always crowded! The tools used to provide our music selection made everything easy and Mike did a great job being the master of ceremonies throughout the evening. We are so happy that we hired Modern Era to provide DJ services for our celebration!
Jackie L
5.0
11/23/2020
John aka DJ. Ski was the BEST wedding DJ. He really pays attention and knows his audience. He would easily change up the music depending on who was dancing and what was keeping people on the dance floor. He also had a great voice for introductions and getting the crowd excited. Highly recommended 🎉🎊
Monica T
5.0
10/23/2020
Kevin was an amazing dj and great choice for our wedding. He came on time and prepared and stayed later than expected. He knew exactly what he was doing and knew every song that everyone requested throughout the night. He made our day so much easier by taking initiative to announce every step of the night. Kevin and modern era did a fantastic job and I would 100% hire them again
Lora B
5.0
10/23/2020
Modern era weddings is the best! They know how to throw a party. If you want a DJ that is up to date with the hits but also knows the classics, look no further. We were so impressed with Dj Kevin's mix. He had us all on the dancefloor all night long! Even my grandma. If I ever need a DJ again, I'm going with Modern Era!
Jessica S
5.0
10/23/2020
Dj Kevin was the perfect choice for us! My husband and I had a blast. He had all the music we wanted, knew how to mix and was a great MC. The online planning tool was easy to use and helped us out a ton! The package was a good price and I loved that they were unlimited hours so we could go a little later.
Brenna M
5.0
10/23/2020
John S. was the DJ you want for your wedding! We met with him twice before the wedding in person and had a few phone conversations to make sure we were all on the same page for how we wanted the night to flow. He totally to charge keeping things on pace and helped us out immensely with the ceremony! Per our request, we gave him a playlist of music we like and wanted to hear but totally gave him the freedom and confidence to read the crowd and go in another direction if needed. Considering Covid, we had to postpone our big day and chose a new date based on John’s schedule only. All of our other vendors had to be replaced. We don’t regret that at all! We were married almost 3 months ago and I still have friends and family complementing him! Our friends laughed at their feet and legs being sore for 2 days after from all the dancing we did. This was a same-sex wedding by the way, and Johns openness and kindness towards us, being non-traditional, did not go unnoticed. I would recommend him 100 times over!
Jaime M
5.0
9/27/2020
We hired DJ Chris Stankay and he was absolutely what we were hoping for! He kept everyone on the dance floor (even an aunt that was so adamant about social distancing!). He was very responsive leading up to the day and making sure he knew exactly what versions of songs we wanted. He kept the timeline in order and was just so kind. Mike (the owner) was who I set up everything with and he was super helpful and very considerate when we cancelled our videographer service. I would also say their services are very reasonably priced. Definitely worth checking out!
Brian H
5.0
3/02/2020
Other than marrying my best friend, the best decision I made on the wedding day was booking Mike Willis from Modern Era. He crushed it. Our entire wedding complained of sore feet and no voices the following morning from the amount of fun that we had on our wedding day. Mike had everyone up and everyone in tune.
There isn't a question that Mike's ability to transition from one great song to the next is unmatched.
From planning - to partying - he far surpassed what we expected.
A few of my friends are engaged and if they don't book Mike I jokingly said I will not come to their reception because he puts on such a fun night.
Caitlin I
5.0
8/17/2019
We wanted someone who was experienced with weddings and could do all of the introductions, first dance, etc., well, but also could create a young, party-like atmosphere after the formalities were completed. The company uses a great online planning tool where you can pick all of the songs you want for specific events during your wedding and add songs to must play or do not play lists. It was great to be able to do that over time and make sure everything was just right for our big day. At our wedding, Kevin did a great job of keeping people on the dance floor without any gimmicky line dance songs, and he made sure my husband and I had a great time. We already had friends who attended book him for their own wedding!
Jess U
5.0
8/16/2019
We hired DJ John Stepansky from Modern Era Weddings. John was absolutely amazing!!! We could not have asked for a better DJ. John was so in tune with what we were looking for on our big day (6/29/19). He even set up a meeting the week of our wedding to go over the details and meet each other since we had booked him over the phone. He played all of the songs we had on our must play list and then filled in the rest of the party with perfect choices! I didn't want to leave the dance floor all night! We got SO many compliments from our guests on our DJ. My maid of honor even commented that John looked like he was having as much fun as we were while DJ'ing! We would 100% recommend that engaged couples trust DJ John with their wedding music needs!
Kevin C
5.0
8/14/2019
Going with Mike and Modern Era was the best decision we made. We had so much fun at our wedding and that was directly tied to the professionalism, attitude, and skills of our DJ. Working with Mike was such an easy process. He was always available and easy to contact through text or email. He uses a straightforward portal tool to get all of the details and song choices for the big day. He has a great taste in music and a true sense of what it takes to put on a great party. He also did a great job MCing the event and kept us on task and on schedule. Finally, he was gracious enough to cut our first dance song to make it flow and sound like nothing had been cut at all. I got so many compliments on the DJ and his song selection. The dance floor was popping from start to finish and there wasn’t one single moment where I didn’t like a song that was playing. Working with Mike and Modern Era made our wedding perfect!
Alex T
5.0
7/26/2019
DJ Chris did a great job for our wedding. Very professional, and awesome to work with.
Caitlin C
5.0
6/14/2019
DJ Chris made our wedding day go flawlessly! From the very first time we talked he was extremely professional and was quick to answer any questions we had. His website made it very easy to customize a “request list” and plan our wedding songs from out of state. Our dance floor was packed all night, and our guests really enjoyed themselves! I highly recommend DJ Chris if you are in need of a DJ for your next event!