Music Mania Disc Jockeys

Professional DJ Service and Photo Booth Experience

$1,695 starting price

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Connecticut and parts of NY

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Mark and Denise Pastor

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Owned and operated by Mark and Denise Pastor, Music Mania Disc Jockeys is a professional wedding DJ company based in Shelton, CT, for over twenty years. We provide services for all occasions! Create the perfect atmosphere for your wedding reception with a customized playlist that reflects your tastes and keeps the dance floor packed. Ceremony Music: Provide seamless transitions and beautiful music for your ceremony, including prelude, processional, recessional, and any special moments. Emcee Services: Keep the flow of your wedding smooth and engaging with professional MC services, including announcements, introductions, and coordinating with other vendors. Customized Playlist: Work with you to create a personalized playlist tailored to your preferences and the atmosphere you want to create. Lighting and Effects: Enhance the ambiance of your venue with professional lighting and special effects to complement your wedding theme. Photo booths: Our state-of-the-art photo booths offer a seamless and user-friendly experience. They are equipped with high-quality cameras and printing technology to ensure that each photo is crisp, clear, and ready to be cherished. The booths are also equipped with various props and customizable backgrounds to enhance the creativity and personalization of your photos. Audio Guest Book: Capture your guests' heartfelt messages and cherished memories with our unique audio guest book service. We provide a modern twist to the traditional guest book, allowing you to preserve special moments in a more personal and immersive way. What You'll Love About Music Mania Disc Jockeys Couples found them to be communicative, professional, and energetic. They also appreciated their attention to detail, diverse music selection, and seamless event schedule coordination. Check out the review section for more information.

Native American-owned and Woman-owned Business

+29 years in business

Speaks English

2 team members

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5-hour Wedding Reception

$1,695 starting price

5-hour Wedding Reception

$1,695 starting price

5 hours

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Mark and Denise Pastor

Owner

We have been working together as a DJ team since 1995 and were married in 1998. As a husband and wife team we take great pride in being able to coordinate and execute the many important details of your special day.

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Mark and Denise from Music Mania Disc Jockeys receive glowing reviews for their exceptional service and energy at weddings. They are praised for their professionalism, communication throughout the planning process, and ability to keep the dance floor full all night. Guests appreciate their attention to detail, diverse music selection, and the seamless coordination of the event schedule. The duo's inclusive and friendly approach, online planning tool, and affordable package offerings further contribute to making weddings memorable and enjoyable experiences.

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Julie C

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10/07/2024

Mark and Denise are ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!!!! If you want your wedding day to run perfectly from the beginning to the end do yourself a favor and hire MMDJ!!! They were so helpful throughout the whole process, very quick responses, helpful tips, and they know there stuff when it comes to picking the perfect song for all occasions throughout the night. If you want to party Mark and Denise will get your crowd going!! We danced the night away with the most perfect mix of songs to get everyone dancing. Thank you Mark and Denise for making our wedding PERFECT!!!! 1000 out of 10 recommend!!!!

Kelly K

12/27/2023

Mark and Denise from MMDJ were a notch above the rest. We had interviewed several area vendors (as everyone should) but what made them stand out was their interest in what "we" wanted our night to look like and how they could make it most memorable. They have played at numerous venues around the state (multiple times) which takes the worrisome out of any setup or administrative issues that may unexpectedly add to our plate the days leading up to the wedding or actual day of. Mark's energy throughout the entire event was consistent and did not overshadow the night. (You definitely don't want an obnoxious DJ or a lump on a log). He knew "when" and "how" to get the crowd engaged and on the dance floor. This was important as we had an older crowd (40's and above) attending our wedding. Keeping this in mind, Denise played the right type of music as she read the room and knew what would attract people to the dance floor - which always seemed to be crowded. She also made sure that our wedding event schedule stayed on track and not felt rushed. Denise and Mark definitely make a good team. Many of our guests made it a point after the wedding to inform us how the DJ's (Denise and Mark) added to our special evening. They were both a pleasure to work with leading up to (and during) the event; their website was easy to navigate; and they were willing to make any needed adjustments or special requests. They come highly recommended! LGBTQ+ friendly as well.

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Theresa C

12/05/2023

Music Mania Disc Jockeys are the most professional DJ and Photo Booth professional bar none! From the first email, Denise maintained regular contact with us throughout the planning process. She helped us design our Photo Booth background as well. We made our ceremony playlists, as well as reception playlists, and Mark and Denise played everything!!! Mark is a class act entertainer! He was on the dance floor dancing with us and our guests!!! I can’t thank mark and Denise for making our event so memorable!

Sarah B

12/04/2023

"Where did you find this guy!?" This is the quote I heard more than once at my wedding, and after. My guests LOVED Mark's energy! I interviewed Mark and Denise early on in my wedding planning process, and knew from the beginning that I wanted them as my DJs. I loved them so much, I checked their availability before committing to a venue and date. They were an absolute pleasure to work with. Denise is communicative, organized, and professional. They have an online tool for planning that was easy to use. I filled out information like must-play songs, ceremony music, entrance music, cake cutting song, first dance, parent dances, etc. Everything I requested was played at my wedding! Denise and Mark did a great job picking music to appeal to all my guests - aged 80s down to teens. Denise noticed my love of Disney music, and they started dinner with Be Our Guest (not even my idea!). Mark and Denise also provided up-lighting as part of my package, and I used their photo booth - Be The Star Photo Booth - as well. The package they put together was extremely affordable for the quality and value received. They were an absolute pleasure to work with leading up to my wedding, and on my wedding day. Already talking about planning an anniversary party so I can hire them again! ;)

Kelly N

10/05/2023

Oh my goodness - if you are looking for the best dance party & best energy you have come to the right DJ! My one hope for our dance floor is that we would have people out on the floor and not only did we have our entire guest list on the dance floor all night but from the very first song! Mark and Denise were so wonderful to work with and made our day so special. Thank you again!

Lan L

9/24/2023

Music Mania DJ was absolutely phenomenal to work with! Mark and Denise are an incredible team and really know how to start and keep a party going. To say they only DJ’ed our wedding is an understatement - Mark’s energy is contagious and Denise’s attention to detail helped facilitate our entire day from the ceremony to a table dash to the cake cutting. Everyone raved about the music selection and the dance floor was full all night. They were professional, accommodating, and we are so happy with their DJ and light services on our wedding day!

Tina K

6/04/2023

Mark and Denise are incredible to work with! After our wedding, everyone talked about two things, and our DJ was one of them. Mark is great and hyping up the crowd. They were with us through the later planning stages and were available for questions and Zoom calls as the day got closer. A few people who attended our wedding asked for their information, and I'd recommend them to anyone who'd listen! 🤣 Thanks Mark and Denise!

Jennifer C

5/18/2023

They were great! We had some last minute changes due to a family illness, and they didn’t just roll with it- they stepped up and helped make it all work smoothly! We had a blast and enjoyed every minute of the reception!

Matthew C

12/16/2022

Mark and Denise are absolutely the best at what they do. They kept the party going all night. Mark was keeping everyone moving and groovin. During set up before the ceremony Mark and Denise went above and beyond and helped the table and chair people arrange everything as they were so well versed with the venue. This made extra room for the dance area and a direct line to the sweetheart table. They absolutely rocked it. You can see the pour their heart and soul into their work.

Sara R

12/15/2022

Music mania disc jockeys were amazing and I would definitely recommend. Mark and Denise made our whole wedding experience as easy as it could be, they set up phone calls whenever requested to confirm and go over things and we’re very response via email as well. The website they have set up where you can pick special songs you would like to hear and even a link for your guest to pick which songs they’d like to hear. The day of they showed up on time, set up, and needed no micromanaging they performed there services at 120% and beyond. They were fantastic. On top of it mark is a great lively mc, he has a great Mc voice and knows how to get the crowd going. I would more than recommend them, they made our wedding perfect.

Kathy T

7/12/2022

Mark and Denise were so great. They DJ’d our wedding a few weeks ago and really created such a party atmosphere. We talked to a bunch of DJ vendors - but after meeting with Mark and Denise with such an easy conversation, we knew we wanted them. Great duo. Both of them really listened to what we wanted for our day and sooo delivered. You know it’s a great party when guests are still dating “the music was great, we danced all night”. Thanks for making our day fantastic.

Brian R

5/31/2022

Mark and Denise were terrific! They were very accommodating and professional. Everyone loved Mark's energy, he definitely kept the crowd excited and entertained. We had a very long list of guest requests that they fulfilled completely. The booking process was a breeze. We couldn't have been more pleased with our choice to book them.

Vickie C

5/18/2022

Mark and Denise are an AWESOME pair and really brought it when it came to our wedding! When my husband and I met them for the first time, we knew immediately we had to have them at our wedding. Our main goal was for our guests to have fun, dance the night away, and be laughing the whole time! The crowd LOVED Mark’s energy and after the wedding we received so many messages about how much fun everyone had!! The lighting they brought also changed the whole room atmosphere and brought everything together! Plus the photo booth was a hit too! Thank you for making our day SO special Mark & Denise!

Lisa M

10/21/2021

The BEST time ever! WE had Mark and Denise for my son's wedding and it was hands down, the most fun party! Our guests kept complimenting the music and many talked about the endless energy that Mark has to keep the crowd dancing! These folks are the real deal and great pros!

Tricia B

10/21/2021

They were great! very patient and excellent communication. We had to reschedule our event multiple times due to the pandemic. Denis and Mark were super easy to work with. They played requests the best they could trying to please everyone. I would hire them again!

Ann B

10/21/2021

Extremely professional. They were in constant communication with us. Their set up is amazing. They were friendly and totally engaged the guests. I highly recommend them Best DJs ever. Plus photo booth and up lighting were fantastic.

ERIN K

10/03/2021

They exceeded our expectations...were really easy to contact and communicate with. The photo booth addition was fun.

Jillian A

11/17/2020

Our wedding had a guitarist but we still wanted the traditional DJ music for dancing. When I found our photobooth I couldn’t have been more excited to find out they are a husband and wife team that were willing to come together. Mark helped Denise but once the dancing started he really got the party started! He played all the songs we requested and more. Due to covid not that many people danced but Marks energy was up the entire night. Such a fabulous night! We would definitely hire Mark and Denise again loved them!

Mark P

10/30/2020

The BEST DJs but so much more! Mark and Denise not only played the best music to get all of our guests on the dance floor but they were very entertaining! They seem to work so well together and it shows by how smooth the night went. Not just Djs, they are terrific wedding planners and they made sure everything during the evening went just right! We're telling all our friends who are getting married, look no further than Music Mania DJs.

Mary U

10/29/2020

Music Mania Disc Jockeys are the tops in their business. They are complete professionals. We have used them twice now and have been extremely happy both times. They played all the bride and groom's requests and guests' favorites. Everyone had a great time. The uplighting they used was a great addition to the festivities also. The whole event was awesome thanks to Mark and Denise.

Gina B

9/30/2020

The absolute BEST DJ ever! They created moments we didn't even think of and made our day beyond expectations! Hiring anyone else would be a shame! Mark and Denise are the most amazing people ever!

Brian C

9/26/2020

Mark and Denise are hands down the best in the business! At no time did my wife and I as well as our guests, take a break! We essentially ordered everything from the light package to the photo booth and we have zero regrets! They tweaked the lights to fit our theme perfectly and the photo booth was definitely a crowd favorite. To this day our friends still talk about how much fun our wedding was and a huge part of that is because of Mark and Denise. Cheers!

Christina D

4/03/2020

We got so so so many compliments on our DJ after the wedding. The guests loved the energy, laughter, and the fact that the music was not obnoxiously loud. One guest even mentioned that Mark could pass as a Michael Scott impersonator (the nice Michael Scott). Mike and Denise are a power team. Truly rooting for the day to go as well as possible. They accommodated all our requests and even met with us to go over some of our concerns about unruly family members potentially going for the mic. Could not be any happier with their service. A true pleasure.

Sebastian P

10/31/2019

The most important day in a person’s life is when they vow to spend their earthly eternity with the one they love. We are glad that we chose Music Mania Disc Jockeys to score the opening scene of our movie, entitled “Forever”. The selection of music coupled with Denise and Mark’s energy on and off the dance floor kept our guest entertained throughout the evening. Thank you for helping to make this a memorable occasion.

Jeff S

10/29/2019

Not just another DJ but a serious entertainment team. Mark and Denise were sensational and were a highlight of our wedding! Not only do they keep the crowd moving but their professionalism and class during the entire wedding was noticed by all. Guests came up to us after the reception to tell us that they really made the party! We are so happy we made the decision to have Music Mania Disc Jockeys at our wedding. They really are a total entertainment experience!

Susan F

10/14/2019

Mark and Denise from Music Mania are the best. This is the second time we used them for a sweet 16 party and they did not disappoint. We would highly recommend them for your next function.

Calli L

9/26/2019

We loved these guys! So fun and accommodating and so easy to work with! We will refer them to everyone we can! Thank you so much for making our wedding day so fantastic!

Geoffrey T

9/14/2019

Mark and Denise were so terrific to work with for our wedding! We met once before hand and they were very warm and accommodating. Our wedding was very DIY which meant we perhaps had more instructions than typically for DJs but they were so professional the whole time. Most importantly, the dance floor was poppin’ They read the crowd so well and our guests danced all night long! As soon as I stepped off the dance floor for a moment, they picked a song so great I had to run right back. I’m so glad we chose to work with them!

Mary R

5/30/2019

Music Mania Disc Jockeys were the djs we used at our wedding this May! They were more than wonderful during the planning process, each step was made easy for us! They promised to get the crowd going and they delivered! It was a beautiful day, but the majority of our guests remained indoors on the dance floor! My husband and I was pleasantly surprised by a few things too. They played "Be our Guest" from Disney's Beauty and the beast, something we hadn't thought to add to the playlist and it was just perfect. We highly recommend Mark and Denise!!

Jodi M

4/17/2019

Music Mania made my sons wedding so memorable. Mark & Denise were so wonderful to wok with and are very professional and so much fun. They think of every detail and listen to your needs & wants. They are very accommodating for requests and played music that every age enjoyed. Mark had everyone on the dance floor having a great time! My son & I had a special mother son dance planned (to everyone’s surprise) and Mark & Denise helped us pull it off...couldn’t have done it without them! If you want everyone to have a great time, dance & talk about how fun your wedding was, Music Mania is the DJ for you!!!!

Alisha H

3/04/2019

Music Mania Disc Jockeys got the crowd going at my daughters wedding and kept them going all night. Nothing but great things to say about them.

Katy S

2/16/2019

Music Mania Disc Jockeys are great to work with. They are super professional and everyone had a great time dancing the night away. I would definitely recommend them for any occasion.

Cassie K

11/03/2018

Great music selection and easy to plan the wedding. Their website allows you to choose the songs you want and don't want. They worked with us to setup the ceremony music and then once the reception started, had people of all generations on the dance floor. They provide a high energy and fun atmosphere. We have received many compliments from our guests.

Kayla H

10/29/2018

Whenever our wedding is talked about one of the first things the guests say are, "Your DJ was incredible!" Mark and Denise are an amazing team and will make any events come to life. Everyone was dancing all night, including Mark, who kept the party going. He and Denise played a variety of music that everyone of all ages loved and could dance to. We also had their photo booth business Be the Star at our wedding as well which was a huge hit!

Cathy M

9/28/2018

How do you make sure the older crowd in a 50th Anniversary Party enjoys the event when you want to be sure the young crowd enjoys the dancing and music? Easy. You hire Mark and Denise. They were amazing. A perfect mix of songs ensuring all 150+ guests were up on their feet, dancing, singing and engaging in whatever Mark was leading. Music was soft enough during dinner so friends could talk but pumped up enough for the last 2 hours so everyone could participate. Mark and Denise were so receptive to every request we made and spent a great deal of time before the event to make sure they understood exactly what we wanted. And they nailed it!! So many of our guests commented on just how amazing our DJs were. It was a wonderful event and I thank Mark and Denise for their professional attitude and genuine desire to ensure a memorable event for all.

Donnalee O

11/02/2017

Absolutely amazing!!!! Everyone at our wedding raved about how awesome Mark and Denise were. Mark was hilarious and Denis was awesome with the music and a pleasure to speak with. Not enough damn words to describe how incredible they were. Thank you Mark and Denise for making our wedding amazing.

Eileen R

10/31/2017

Mark and Denise were so easy to work with! They offered a great mix of songs and took requests! There prices were fair and affordable. Great DJs! I would recommend them to anyone!

Sarah P

10/30/2017

Married October 28th and want to say Mark and Denise were great to work with! They had great energy and really knew how to get people on the dance floor. They were always willing to go that extra mile to make things special. I highly recommend them.

Jonathan L

10/27/2017

Just the best. Even my other DJ friends who were in attendance said they have never seen anything like this before. Absolutely amazing. Mark kept the party going all freaking night. It never stopped. He was interactive with the crowd, played a SOLID mix of music, took requests, just can’t say enough. And the photo booth was amazing as well. Deniese does such a great job facilitating, love the keepsake strips!!! HIGHLY RECCOMEND!!!!!

Laura T

10/24/2017

Mark and Denise I can not thank you enough for an amazing night!! The music was perfect you knew exactly what our guests needed to get on the dance floor and you made it happen!! Everyone at the wedding said how awesome the music was and the energy in the room was amazing!!! I HIGHLY recommend using Mark and Denise for a DJ. Thank you again for making our night so special!!

Kevin D

10/14/2017

Awesome Djs! So easy to work with. They were super accommodating with our wedding, including helping us change details with the introductions at the last minute. They played great music. They had perfect energy, and read the room perfectly. I would highly recommend Music Mania for your wedding. From the very initial phone conversation, to the app used to select music, to email communications, and finally during the wedding everything was very easy and we felt very confident in Denise and Mark. We were very lucky Music Mania was available for our wedding.

Jessica B

9/13/2017

THESE TWO ARE AMAZING!! We got more compliments about the DJ than anything at our wedding. They stayed in touch throughout, prices were totally reasonable, and Mark was SO entertaining and fun!! Thank you both for helping my big day become a breeze with the your end! Highly recommend!!! In fact, I believe like 5 people took their cards home for future events!

Stephen M

8/25/2017

I could not be happier with the work they did for my wedding. They had every song we asked for and they put on a hell of a show. Without them our wedding would not have gone smoother. They came in and took over helped plan out the timings for everythign not only including their musics but our ceremony, food, and dessert servings. Mark was so much fun everyone loved dancing and singing with him He plays all the music people want and gets them into it! When my brinde and I walked in later in the evening after a few pictures outside he had everyone up and dancing when i thought I'd be happy is even 1/4th of the people would dance. It was amazing and they helped make it a night we truly will never forget, Thank you Mark and Denise.

Yvonne A

8/03/2017

Denise and Mark have done multiple functions for us and each has been out standing. The last party was my daughters graduation and we had the photo booth, which was an awesome addition that everyone loved. They work great together, the music is exactly what we asked for and they keep everyone entertained. Thank you guys!!!

Kelly M

1/04/2017

Denise and Mark are an absolute joy to work with! This was the second time we booked them to entertain our guests. On Dec. 30th we hosted a belated wedding reception for our son and daughter in law who are in the military. With short notice to plan, Denise and Mark didn't "skip a beat". We so look forward to booking them at our future parties! The bride, groom, and guests had an incredible time! It may have been a small party , but we danced BIG because of the vibe they brought to their party!! Thanks Denise and Mark!!

Karen S

11/03/2016

From the very first meeting with Denise and Marc I knew I would hire them for our wedding. They we attentive from the first email to the last "that's all folks". The website was so easy to use. I picked songs I wanted and didn't want. One specification for me was not too loud and he wasn't. It was perfect. I loved them and recommend them very highly. True professionals. I think a true review comes from my guests as well. I heard much positive feedback. "Wow, great music, so friendly, fun, great couple, love your DJ. I loved hearing these comments. We both loved the spectacular job Marc and Denise did for our beach wedding. I recommend this duo highly!!!! Thank you Marc and Denise. PS- we used their Photobooth as well!!!!! Thank you Music Mania!!!! 5 thumbs up!!!

Tamra F

10/30/2016

We have used Mark and Denise for several events and will keep using them. They were a hit at our wedding and Mark was a great MC at two different fundraisers for us. They know what music gets people dancing and they keep the dance floor full. Mark is a true performer and does not disappoint. He is also a professional. If you want To have all the right songs played at the right moments then avoid using a family member or friend who just happens to have a sound system and hire the pros at Music Mania.

David B

10/30/2016

Mark and Denise are the dynamic duo of DJ's. they recently DJ'd our wedding and they played everything we wanted them to play along with songs they knew would get people dancing. Their equipment is top of the line and even bring lighting to the event. Their photo booth had was full the entire night and we loved the album they provided us with at the end of the night. We have used them for several other events as well and will always use them.

Stephanie R

10/29/2016

Music Mania DJs made our wedding day (4/9/16) an amazing night we will never forget! We initially first met Mark and Denise at my Mom's 60th Birthday Bash! Mark's contagious energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to get the crowd up and dancing is the best! My cousin Brian was also familiar with Mark and Denise from an event he previously attended. My fiance and I knew exactly who we wanted to celebrate our special day with. We were in contact throughout the entire planning process. We also booked our photo booth with Mark and Denise (Be The Star). During the planning process, Denise made our photo booth extra special and ordered matching nautical props. A must for the night was a compilation of different entrance songs for our bridal party - Mark and Denise executed it flawlessly!! My husband and I laughed so hard as our bridal party had a blast and danced to their own creative entrance song!! Another important aspect to our evening was prayer before dinner. Mark kindly stepped in and read a beautiful meal blessing. Mark and Denise continued the evening with a fantastic mix of 70s classic rock, 90s pop, and other fun selections our guests enjoyed. From our initial meeting, we had full trust they understood exactly what we wanted for music from start to finish of our reception. The online system was easy to use. My only recommendation is to clarify with Mark and Denise what songs you want played (bride and groom) versus guests recommendations due to the terminology used in the online program. They were professional, funny, and I highly recommend them for a wedding!!

Ashley H

10/28/2016

Our guests absolutely loved Mark and Denise! They were really easy to work with and made our reception stress-free. They played music that suited all ages and even did some extra things that we requested without hesitation. My husband and I would definitely use them again!

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