NYC Wedding DJs who are Different
$2,650 starting price
Ben Boylan
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (7X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
DJs for weddings in NYC and Brooklyn
All announcements made in a natural voice
We only play songs you like - no wedding songs
No time limit or overtime charges - party all night
Low priced photo booth
Transparent pricing: get wedding DJ cost on our website
Non-traditional music and alternative wedding DJs - we work closely with you to curate your ideal playlist.
Happy to be NYC wedding DJs - we're not DJs who do "clubs, corporate events and weddings..." We specialize in weddings and LOVE it.
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+9 years in business
Speaks English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, Portuguese, Italian
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Ben Boylan
Owner
Hi, I'm Ben Boylan and this is my bio! What is there to say? Well, a lot, but I'll try to keep it short...
I am really passionate about DJing weddings. I started out as a club DJ in NYC and organically transitioned into weddings. There's nothing I love more than playing a song that makes a crowd of 100 people go "OHHHHHH!!" It's awesome.
My minimal style of putting music first is how I differentiate myself. Instead of focusing on theatrical displays, light shows and over the top announcements, I just do my job: play amazing music at weddings and make people dance!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0167 reviews
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Non-Traditional Wedding DJs, particularly DJs Ben, Nico, Matthew, Rafe, Flavya, Thando, and Xenia, received exceptional praise for their performances at various wedding venues like the Loading Dock, Greenpoint Loft, Shell's Loft, and Strong Rope Brewing. Reviewers highlighted the DJs' ability to customize playlists, read the room for seamless transitions, incorporate unique music preferences, and keep guests dancing all night. The communication, professionalism, and attention to detail provided by the DJs, including Ben's musical expertise and Ben's team turning visions into reality, received high praise, making them a top choice for couples seeking a personalized and unforgettable music experience on their special day.Review photos
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Tori K
5.0
1/10/2025
Ben did a great job DJ'ing our wedding at the Loading Dock. Always professional, he navigated the planning process extremely well and we loved his work during the party. He did a great job incorporating our music taste into the mix, and our friends and family praised the music a ton. Working with Ben was fantastic as he also connected us with a keyboardist for the ceremony as well as a saxophone player to play alongside the DJ at the reception. He made the entire experience easy.
Sarah S
5.0
12/09/2024
We worked with Nico for our amazing Greenpoint Loft wedding. He was very accommodating, helped whenever we needed song selections or advice on songs for processional/recessional, and also did all the tech set up for our event. Additionally, no song request was too strange - including Defying Gravity, which truly brought down the house. My guests were coming up to me saying that they really enjoyed the music and felt it created the perfect winter mood, especially during dinner! All in all, I'd 100% recommend Nico + Non-Traditional Wedding DJs!
response 01/03/2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Nico created the...
perfect winter mood for your Greenpoint Loft wedding and brought your unique song requests to life. It’s wonderful to know your guests enjoyed the music and that Nico’s support made everything seamless. We appreciate your kind words and recommendation!
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Kevin S
5.0
11/23/2024
We worked with Matthew to DJ our wedding of 130 people at Shell's Loft in Brooklyn. He did an amazing job working with us to play the music we wanted throughout the cocktail hour, ceremony, and dance floor. He made all of our guest feel comfortable on the dance floor and helped us have the party we wanted. We also used them for the hosted photo booth which was a guest favorite and made for great pictures of the night
response 01/03/2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that Matthew helped create ...
the perfect atmosphere for your wedding at Shell's Loft and kept your guests dancing all night. It’s great to know the hosted photo booth was such a hit and added to the fun. We’re so happy to have been part of your special day!
Yoni S
5.0
11/11/2024
We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ for our wedding! Our wedding was at Shells Loft in Fort Greene. From the start, Ben really listened to our music preferences and took our playlists to heart. He made every part of the planning process easy and straightforward, and always had good advice and input when needed. Not only did Ben seamlessly integrate our favorite songs, but also added his own amazing selections that matched the vibe perfectly. Every transition felt effortless, and Ben somehow knew exactly what would keep the dance floor full. Our guests raved about the music all night! If you’re looking for a DJ who’s kind, intuitive, talented, and genuinely dedicated to making your event unforgettable, we highly recommend Ben and his team. It is very clear how much they care about what they do! Thank you for making our wedding so memorable!
response 01/03/2025
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear that Ben brought your mu...
sic vision to life and kept the dance floor full all night. It’s wonderful to know the planning process was smooth and that the music made your wedding unforgettable. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation!
Ashlyn N
5.0
11/03/2024
Highly recommend using Non Traditional Wedding DJs!! Our DJ Rafe was amazing and had our guests on the dance floor the entire night. The whole process was very easy from beginning to end. Rafe really took the time to get to know our music taste and what our expectations for the night were, and he delivered. If you want your guests talking all night about how great the music is, definitely consider Rafe with Non-traditional Wedding DJs!
response 01/03/2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that Rafe delivered an unforge...
ttable night and kept your guests dancing the entire time. It’s great to know the planning process was smooth and that the music exceeded your expectations. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Grace W
5.0
10/28/2024
We couldn’t be happier with our experience with this DJ team! Working with Ben for scheduling and bookings was an absolute breeze—he made the whole process so easy and stress-free. Our DJ, Thando, truly set the vibe for our wedding day, effortlessly reading the room and keeping the energy high all night. He nailed every genre we wanted, transitioning seamlessly through each one, and came fully prepared with a polished setup for each part of the day. Thando DJ'ed the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception to perfection. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable, talented, and vibe-savvy DJ team!
response 10/30/2024
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that working with Ben ...
was easy and stress-free and that Thando did an amazing job setting the perfect vibe for your wedding day. It’s wonderful to know that he kept the energy high and seamlessly transitioned through the genres you wanted. We appreciate your kind words and recommendation!
Vincent B
5.0
10/25/2024
We had such an amazing experience with Non-Traditional Wedding DJs for our wedding at Aurora in Brooklyn. Throughout the planning process, Ben and our DJ, Rafe Terrizzi, were so helpful and easy to work with. On the day of, Rafe did such an amazing job with the music, from cocktail hour all the way through to dancing, the music was exactly what we had been looking for and more. We had so many guests comment on how great the DJ was and how they never wanted to leave dance floor. Would highly recommend Rafe and Non-Traditional Wedding DJs
response 10/30/2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Rafe made your we...
dding at Aurora in Brooklyn so memorable and kept everyone on the dance floor all night. It’s great to know that the planning process was smooth and that the music exceeded your expectations. We appreciate your recommendation!
Dylan H
5.0
10/23/2024
Our experience with Non-Traditional Wedding DJs was absolutely stellar. From beginning to end, Ben was a joy to work with and made the planning process easy, taking any and all stress off our plates. As for our actual DJ, Rafe Terrizzi, we can't say enough glowing remarks about him! He was kind, knowledgable, and super friendly while creating our music timeline for our wedding day. Once the day came, he did an incredible job of keeping our guests engaged and having fun all the way from the ceremony to the end of the reception. We loved his announcing style and his music taste so much!! Truly, we couldn’t have asked for a better DJ.
response 10/23/2024
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear that Ben made the planni...
ng process stress-free and that Rafe did an incredible job keeping your guests engaged and having fun throughout the entire day. It’s wonderful to know that you loved his announcing style and music choices. We appreciate your kind words and are so glad we could be part of your special celebration!
Eric B
5.0
10/23/2024
Ben and Flavya were amazing to work with for our wedding at Strong Rope Brewing in Red Hook. From the planning process through the final announcements they listened to our every need and made sure both the ceremony and reception had fantastic music.
We cannot recommend non-traditional wedding DJs enough and especially Flavya who helped mix a special first dance song for us and planned out our playlists beautifully throughout the night. We received so much feedback about how awesome our reception was and how the music created a celebratory atmosphere all night.
We also rented lights from Ben. This was a huge addition to creating the party atmosphere and highly recommend for adding ambiance a reception.
response 10/23/2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Ben and Flavya he...
lped make your wedding at Strong Rope Brewing so memorable and that the music created the perfect celebratory atmosphere. It’s great to know that the special first dance mix and lighting added to the night’s magic. We appreciate your recommendation and are so glad we could be part of your special day!
Marisa P
5.0
10/08/2024
We were so excited to find a DJ that was not the typical crazy one like every wedding has. We wanted a DJ that listened to our style of music, and was able to put it into reality for the best night of our life - that’s when we found non traditional DJs and Ben! He suggested Thando to DJ our wedding, and he was fantastic. We decided to not have an MC, because we didn’t need the extra hype/someone screaming into a mic all night. We really wanted the music to guide the night. And that is exactly what Thando did for us! The calls and paperwork @ntweddingdjs puts together before the big day makes it super easy to pinpoint the flow of the day and what we like. They even have Spotify playlists you can choose from which is super cool. The ceremony into the reception was exactly what we wanted. Overall we are very happy we made it either decided to book with @ntweddings and would recommend to anyone that wants the music to dictate the flow of the night.
response 10/23/2024
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Thando was able ...
to bring your vision to life and let the music guide the night just as you wanted. It’s great to know that our planning process made everything easy and that the music created the perfect flow for your day. We appreciate your recommendation and are so glad to have been part of your celebration!
Jordan O
5.0
10/07/2024
We highly recommend Non-Traditional Wedding DJs! Flavya was our DJ and she did the most amazing job. She met with us prior to the wedding to learn exactly what we wanted from a DJ, from volume and type of music to what announcements she could make throughout the event. On the wedding day, everything went so smoothly and she played such amazing music! The dance floor was packed all night. The main comment we have gotten from friends and family after the wedding is how good the music was. Notably, Flavya can accommodate a wide range of genres, as we started the night with 70s and 80s dance music and ended with rap. She can truly accommodate any taste and play what YOU want to hear.
response 10/23/2024
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that Flavya made your ...
wedding so memorable and kept the dance floor packed all night. It’s wonderful to know that she could accommodate a wide range of genres and perfectly capture the vibe you wanted. We appreciate your recommendation and are so glad to have been part of your special day!
Kou C
5.0
10/04/2024
We had an absolutely marvelous experience with DJ Ben for our wedding at MyMoon Restaurant & Bar! Ben brought together all of our loves, including nostalgic anime songs, K-pop hits, contemporary queer anthems, and classic disco beats for a night that felt so personal and uniquely us! His sets brought our friends and our parents together on the dance floor, and our guests keep telling us that they could have danced all night long and that it was banger after banger.
We even had a non-traditional ceremony with choreographed musical cues, and Ben brought our dreams to reality.
From the jump, Ben was super easy to work with: a kind and clear communicator who let us do as much or as little work as we wanted to. Not only that, he was really flexible on the actual wedding day, when adjustments were made during rehearsal.
If you're a nerd who loves anime and want to have a weeb wedding or just something slightly off the beaten path, DJ Ben is a must on your team!
response 10/23/2024
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that our Ben created s...
uch a personal and memorable experience for your wedding at MyMoon. It’s wonderful that he could seamlessly blend all your favorite music styles and make the night special for you and your guests. We appreciate your kind words and are so glad we could help bring your vision to life! Dream couple!
Sydney D
5.0
10/02/2024
We are so lucky to have booked Ben as the DJ for our wedding last month at The Sanctuary on Roosevelt Island. He was one of our favorite vendors to work with! He was so personable, easy to chat with, and my husband and I had the best time geeking out over music with him. He was always super quick to respond when we had a question. And most importantly- the dance floor was packed all night long! Guests of all ages loved his music picks, and many of our guests said he was the best wedding DJ they’d ever experienced. I think so many people are used to cheesy, schmaltzy DJs who don’t really tune into the crowd- Ben is the opposite. He knows how to catch the vibe and keep the party moving and grooving all night long. If you’re looking for a DJ with no ego, who is a kind human and a joy to work with, who will keep people dancing all night long- look no further than Ben. He is your guy.
response 10/04/2024
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that Ben was one of your...
favorite vendors and helped make your wedding at The Sanctuary on Roosevelt Island so special. It’s wonderful that everyone loved the music and that Ben kept the dance floor packed all night. We appreciate your kind words about his approach, and we’re so glad we could help make your day unforgettable!
Joe A
5.0
10/02/2024
Ben Boylan is some sort of musical savant anthropologist! We talked to him and he seemed like just a regular fellow. OK where's the zany personality? The jewelry and tattoos? The "hype"?
Nope. All he knows is the encyclopedia of music and the science of how it moves every specific group of people party on the dancefloor. What a great time.
response 10/04/2024
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that Ben’s deep knowledg...
e of music and ability to read the crowd made your wedding a great time. It’s wonderful to know that he helped keep the dance floor moving all night, and we’re glad his unique approach resonated with you. We appreciate your kind words!
Kelsey L
5.0
9/30/2024
Thando DJed our wedding this past weekend and it's impossible to stop saying amazing things about him!! He used our sample playlists as perfect jumping off points to keep the vibes exactly what we wanted all night, from the ceremony to the last song on the dance floor. The dance floor was completely packed all night, and so many of our guests told us it was the best DJ they had ever heard at a wedding. Highly, highly recommend!
response 10/04/2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Thando nailed the...
vibe for your entire wedding and kept the dance floor packed all night. It’s amazing to know that your guests had such a great time and enjoyed the music. We appreciate your high recommendation!
Julia A
5.0
9/18/2024
DJ Rafe Terrizzi came highly recommended from a friend-of-a-friend, and we were SO glad we went with him for our wedding at Kanopi (Opus Westchester)! The owner Ben Boylan was very organized in sending us a detailed worksheet to fill out and reminder emails. We actually spent several months filling out the worksheet and curating an inspiration playlist, which Rafe/Ben definitely appreciated (and plan to feature!), to ensure we got the vibe just right. Rafe is super kind and professional – he was on-point with the music–cocktail (R&B), dinner (millennial pop), dance (2000/10s college party) and got our crowd DANCING ALL NIGHT!! He also emceed our speeches and did such a nice job of gently getting attention without feeling like an announcer.
response 09/19/2024
Thank you for your wonderful review, Julia! We’re thrilled to hear that Rafe made your wed...
ding at Kanopi such a memorable experience and kept everyone dancing all night. It’s great to know that the planning process went smoothly and that the music hit all the right vibes throughout the day. We appreciate your kind words and are so glad we could be a part of your special celebration!
Mary M
5.0
9/08/2024
I couldn't have imagined a better DJ to have played at our wedding. From the start Ben took great consideration in the type of music and the vibe we wanted. We incorporated live music (horns, bongos) into the music for the night and the collaboration worked seamlessly! His worksheet and the spotify playlists he has available are very helpful in communicating your preferences. If you ask anyone who was at our wedding the music is always what they bring up, our guests had a blast. Thank you Ben for making our day absolutely incredible!
response 09/09/2024
Thank you so much for your amazing review, Mary! We’re thrilled to hear that Ben was able ...
to bring your musical vision to life and that the collaboration with live instruments worked seamlessly. It’s wonderful to know that your guests had such a great time and that the music made such an impact. We’re so glad we could help make your day incredible!
Abby H
5.0
8/31/2024
Ben was excellent! We had a preliminary meeting with him before booking and then one 30 days out. He was attentive, listened to what we wanted, and offered suggestions for how to break down when songs were played. It was so magical to hear our favorite songs throughout cocktail hour, first dances, and of course when everyone hit the dance floor. He had everyone dancing the whole time, even when broken glass causes the temporary move of the dance floor. LGBTQ+ inclusive - and we really mean that. All language was exactly what our preference was and artists and songs reflected our values. Would recommend again and again!
response 09/09/2024
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad to hear that Ben helped make your day ...
magical and kept everyone dancing, even with a few surprises. It’s great to know that the music reflected your values and that our inclusivity meant so much to you. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Lydia M
5.0
8/29/2024
Ben was the best DJ! He listened really well to what we were looking for and kept people dancing all night. We had so many friends tell us it was the best wedding music they had heard.
response 09/09/2024
Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Ben kept the dance floor going ...
and that your friends enjoyed the music so much. It was a pleasure to help make your wedding day special!
Vella V
5.0
8/29/2024
We went with Non-Traditional Wedding DJs because my husband and I wanted to blend multiple genres (90s pop, indie, pop punk, rock, country, oldies), video game themes, and cultures (Eastern European pop and traditional folk, American everything else). We made a list of our favorites and must-haves and also drew from the Non-Traditional Wedding DJs Spotify playlists. Ben and our DJ, DJ Xenia, were super helpful with the prep work and answering our questions before the big night. DJ Xenia exceeded our expectations. Besides being very professional, she seamlessly transitioned between genres and threw in some of her own on-theme selections to mix it up. The music led to wonderful moments on the dance floor and our guests complimented the music during the night and afterwards. The best part was hearing friends say, "The music is SO YOU." Go with Non-Traditional Wedding DJs, you won't have to stress about a major component of your wedding and everyone will have an amazing time!
response 08/29/2024
Thank you for your wonderful review, Vella! We’re so glad to hear that DJ Xenia exceeded y...
our expectations and perfectly blended all the genres and cultures you wanted. It’s great to know the music made the night so personal and memorable for you and your guests. We’re thrilled to have been a part of your special day, and we appreciate your recommendation!
May P
5.0
8/05/2024
Ben was truly great to work with. He curated a perfect selection of music and listened to all of our requests. He was also so friendly and brought the perfect energy to our event. I would recommend him to anyone looking for someone who will be excited about their music, but will be a bit more subtle with announcements throughout the event. Ben was perfect.
response 08/07/2024
Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that our DJ, Ben curated the perfect...
music selection and brought the right energy to your event. It was a pleasure working with you, and we appreciate your recommendation!
Maren H
5.0
7/19/2024
We immediately knew that we did not want an entertainer (MC) for our wedding and finding Ben was a perfect match. He focuses on the music, sets the right vibe and makes everyone move and have a great time. He was very responsive and organized throughout the entire process - you know that you have a professional with you the way he listens to your vision and requests. He even communicated with family members to incorporate an auditive surprise and played our own recording for the first dance. When we wanted to turn up the volume he gladly did! Highly recommend!
response 07/31/2024
Thank you for your wonderful review, Maren! Working with you and Sam was a pleasure.
Best...
wishes - Ben
Julia J
5.0
7/16/2024
Ben DJ'd our wedding and was incredible!! Multiple people told us afterwards specifically how good the music was. He was great to work with throughout the whole process and took so much care to understand what we wanted and provide suggestions and advice. We had some must-plays, don't plays, and general vibe suggestions and he absolutely nailed it.
response 07/31/2024
Thank you for your kind words, Julia! It was a pleasure working with you to create the per...
fect playlist for your special day.
Steven S
5.0
7/13/2024
We hired Non-Traditional Wedding DJs for our wedding in June 2024 and could not have been happier with our decision.
We worked directly with Ben, who was a pleasure to work with. Our biggest takeaway leading up to our event was he clearly cared about making our day special. He was very responsive leading up to the event answering any questions and addressing any concerns we had leading up to the day.
Ben was organized and great at taking any directions we gave him. He utilized songs from the playlists we provided, respected our do not play playlist, and our instructions to not take request from guests.
The song selections and transitions were good throughout the night. During the event and the following day, we received several complements from our guests on the music and vibe he helped cultivate.
We would recommend Non-Traditional Wedding DJs to anyone looking for a DJ for their wedding.
response 07/31/2024
It was a pleasure working with you and incorporating your unique track selections througho...
ut the day. Really appreciate your recommendation! Thanks for the wonderful review, Steven!
Rachel A
5.0
7/07/2024
Ben was professional throughout and interested in making a custom experience for us. He was an excellent dj and kept everyone dancing!
response 07/31/2024
Thank you for your detailed and kind review! We’re delighted to hear that our DJ, Ben was ...
able to create the perfect vibe for your wedding and keep everyone entertained and dancing all night. It was a pleasure working with you to ensure every detail was just right. We appreciate your recommendation and are thrilled that your guests had such a fantastic time!
David L
5.0
6/23/2024
Ben is a joy to work with! He is very kind, caring and approachable. A truly talented DJ/MC that can make unobtrusive, smooth announcements, and bring people out to the wedding dance floor.
Thanks Ben for helping make our wedding a wonderful experience!
response 07/31/2024
Thank you for your wonderful review, Sydney! Working with you and Dianna was a pleasure.
...
Best wishes - Ben
Ryc O
5.0
6/19/2024
Working with Non-Traditional Wedding DJs was excellent and Ben was the ideal DJ for our wedding. We and our community of guests alike are all deeply passionate about music and Ben took that to heart from the very beginning.
We shared our vision for the musical vibe & arch of our wedding day and Ben really delivered. Through a couple well-timed prep conversations, a thoughtful pre-wedding form, and some Spotify playlists we shared back & forth, he seamlessly incorporated our ideas and track selections (even the deeper cuts) throughout the day – from arrival, to the ceremony, to cocktail hour, to reception dinner & dancing. Dance floor was buzzing until the very last song. We and our guests absolutely loved it. Highly recommend. Thanks Ben!
response 07/31/2024
It was a pleasure working with you and incorporating your unique track selections througho...
ut the day. Really appreciate your recommendation! Thanks for the wonderful review, Ryc!
Christie D
5.0
6/07/2024
From our first meeting with Ben to the wedding day itself, we couldn't have asked for more. As music lovers with a keen interest in setting the right vibe, we found Ben to be the perfect fit for our wedding.
In our initial meeting, Ben asked, "Do you want a talkative DJ/MC?" Before we could answer, he assured us, "I am not that guy," which was exactly what we wanted to hear. His approach to letting the music create the mood was ideal for us.
When it came to planning the music, Ben was very collaborative. He provided a music worksheet and took the time to understand the type of ambiance we wanted for each part of the event—cocktail hour, dinner, and the dance party. His dedication to getting every detail right was impressive.
On the day of our wedding, Ben's expertise was evident. He delivered a fantastic music selection that kept our guests entertained and dancing all night. Many of our guests commented on how much fun they had and even said it was one of the best weddings they had ever attended.
Ben's professionalism and genuine personality made the whole experience even better. We are incredibly happy with how everything turned out and highly recommend Ben to anyone looking for a DJ who can make their event special.
response 07/31/2024
Thank you for your detailed and kind review! We’re delighted to hear that our DJ, Ben was ...
able to create the perfect vibe for your wedding and keep everyone entertained and dancing all night. It was a pleasure working with you to ensure every detail was just right. We appreciate your recommendation and are thrilled that your guests had such a fantastic time!
Julia A
5.0
6/06/2024
Ben was a fantastic DJ for our wedding and extremely easy to work with. He was organized and responsive to questions ahead of the wedding. He arranged a playlist of perfect dance sets, and we got great reviews from our guests at the end of the night. People spent the whole night dancing, and his presentation was exactly what we wanted.
response 07/31/2024
Thank you for your kind review, Julia! We’re thrilled to hear that DJ Ben’s playlist kept ...
everyone dancing all night and that his presentation was exactly what you wanted. It was a pleasure working with you to make your wedding day special!
Sarah R
5.0
6/05/2024
Ben was the perfect DJ for our wedding--he made a great dance party happen that felt so personal. From managing logistics to ensuring all our favorites played and building atmosphere perfectly--you couldn't ask for a better DJ to work with.
Daniel L
5.0
5/31/2024
We are so happy that DJ Flavya DJed our wedding. The pre-wedding process was very easy and helped us communicate what we wanted with Flavya. We only had four specific songs requested (one for immediate post-ceremony, our first dance, and our final two songs). Flavya curated the rest of the music that perfectly fit the vibe we wanted for each portion of the celebration. She also coordinated the sound for the ceremony and toasts perfectly. There were a few times when we had to request some quick adjustments (lighting, moving the toast set up, etc.) and Flavya handled those perfectly. The process for working with Non-Traditional DJs is easy enough and very clear. They have a wealth of Spotify playlists that helped refine our thinking/requests before our final pre-wedding conversation.
response 07/31/2024
We’re so glad to hear that Ben created a personal and fun dance party for your wedding. It...
was a pleasure to manage the logistics and ensure all your favorite songs were played to build the perfect atmosphere. Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Daniel!
Kyle S
5.0
5/28/2024
I was so happy and pleased with the experience my partner and I had working with Ben and Joe from Non-Traditional Wedding DJs. Joe was able to take our EDM centered playlist and make it shine with great transitions and finding songs we loved. Our venue was the Prospect Park Boathouse and it was helpful that Joe was already familiar with the space. Non-Traditional Wedding DJs was very proactive in communications by sending out reminder emails and sharing a Google Doc with all aspects of our wedding that would be connected to the DJ (like music before ceremony, how many reception speeches, etc.). This form raised questions my partner and I didn't originally think of, and was nice to have it centrally accessible to all parties for reviews and edits. As a queer couple, my partner and I also found them open-minded for all the non-traditional ways we wanted to celebrate ourselves and make the ceremony a safe space. Joe is also a very sweet individual and I was happy to be able to work with him. I'd recommend Non-Traditional Wedding DJs to anyone, and especially Joe if you love a good EDM playlist!
response 07/31/2024
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We’re delighted to hear that ou...
r DJ, Joe could make your EDM-centered playlist shine and that our proactive communication helped with planning. It’s wonderful to know that you felt supported and safe in celebrating your unique vision for the ceremony. We appreciate your recommendation and are thrilled that you had such a positive experience with us!
Anna K
5.0
5/16/2024
Ben and his team were a pleasure to work with! We got complements on the music from attendees across all age groups. He made planning the music so seamless, catering it to our tastes and preferences while feeding off the vibe of the dance floor. The Photo Booth and lights were additional touches that everyone loved! Could not recommend Ben and his team more!
response 07/31/2024
Thank you for your kind words, Anna! We’re so happy to hear that everyone enjoyed the musi...
c and that the planning process was seamless. It’s great to know that the Photo Booth and lights were a hit as well. We appreciate your recommendation and loved being a part of your special day!
Matthew H
5.0
5/14/2024
They nailed our vibe and were helpful, professional and friendly throughout the whole process. Would definitely recommend!
response 07/31/2024
We’re thrilled to hear that we nailed the vibe and made the process enjoyable for you. We ...
appreciate your recommendation! Thank you for your kind words, Matthew!
Michelle M
5.0
5/14/2024
Working with Ben and Rafe was one of the easiest parts of our wedding planning process! They were so detail-oriented, flexible, and most importantly, professional. We love, love music and you can totally tell NT DJs knows their stuff!
On the day of our wedding, we wanted to include really specific things, such as looping a favorite song as the wedding party entered until the "beat dropped" for our entrance to cultural elements. I'm not sure many DJs can pull off a seamless transition from Filipino Line Dancing (i.e., while working with a separate line dance instructor vendor) to the Polka, but DJ Rafe did!
On top of all this, DJ Rafe was super chill and fun! After our wedding, MANY guests came up to us and let us know that the DJ crushed it; they also could tell that the music was super aligned with our (& our friends) tastes, while also honoring the requests of our families.
Finally, a moment that stood out to me was when DJ Rafe checked in after I knocked over an entire floral arrangement at our sweetheart table! His reaction was perfect - funny, but caring - and I totally appreciated that he took a second to make sure we were all good/reassured us. Thank you SO, SO much!!! We wish we could have you DJ our lives!
response 07/31/2024
Thank you for your incredible review, Michelle! We’re thrilled to hear that DJ Rafe could ...
seamlessly incorporate all your unique elements and keep the party going. It’s wonderful to know that the music resonated with both you and your guests. We appreciate your kind words and are so happy to have been part of your special day!
Jennifer G
5.0
4/30/2024
We had a fantastic experience working with Ben Boylan and our DJ Ray Long! They were both endlessly professional, patient, and friendly in their communications. And Ray provided wonderful sound for our ceremony and reception; several guests specifically complimented the music! Many thanks; A+ would recommend. :)
Emily K
5.0
4/17/2024
Our DJ Ben was AMAZING! He totally understood the vibe we were going for and he kept the dance floor packed the entire night. Everyone was complimenting our DJ throughout the night & said it was one of the best DJs they'd ever seen at a wedding. He was super chill to work with, easy to communicate with & gave us the wedding disco dance party of our dreams!!! Recommend 10/10!!
Maura F
5.0
3/09/2024
We had the pleasure of working with Ben at Battello in Jersey City. He kept the energy level high and gave us a seamless night from the ceremony, to the reception, to our after party. Our guests loved Ben's selection and he catered to all audiences. Ben, thank you for making our day extra special!
Michelle S
5.0
1/22/2024
Ben is literally THE BEST! He DJ-ed our wedding at The Box House Hotel this past December and it was such an incredible experience <3 If you're looking for a DJ who really knows and loved music - Ben is your guy. Ben took so much time to really understand our music tastes as couple, reviewed many spotify playlists we sent him, gave suggestions, and crafted an amazing musical experience for us and our guests. Ben is also kind, present, and attentive. We received SO MANY compliments during the wedding and after the wedding on the music! People literally thought he was playing remixes when Ben was just live mixing. INCREDIBLE! He's a vibe-smith! Can't recommend Ben and Non-Traditional wedding DJs enough.
Emily D
5.0
1/15/2024
NT Wedding DJs truly exceeded all expectations, both in the lead-up to our wedding and on the big day itself. Ray, our DJ, went above and beyond. Ben, the owner, helped with scheduling and consistent communication.
In the pre-wedding phase, we had in several calls where we discussed our music preferences, tastes, and logistical details. Our wedding music questionnaire allowed us to provide specific information like our first dance selections, essential tracks, and a list of songs we preferred to avoid. The flexibility in completing the worksheet allowed us to share as much or as little detail as we wished. Subsequently, we had another call to further refine the music list, ensuring that every nuance was accounted for.
Ray had great timing with all our key moment songs, played all of our must-play tracks, and curated a great playlist. The songs he selected paired so well with the songs we suggested and completely matched ours and our guests energy.
Austin H
5.0
1/03/2024
DJ Ben is the best! We first discovered Ben at a friend's wedding a few years ago and loved his non-traditional style and his ability to weave together a perfect playlist. When we got engaged ourselves we knew we had to book Ben for our wedding. He was the first vendor we booked!
We gave Ben way too many songs, a list of must-plays, and a few last minute changes and nothing fazed him. He managed to turn our messy Spotify playlists into an awesome 3-hour dance party. He also accommodated our request for a traditional money dance, which everyone loved. We especially appreciated how communicative and attentive to detail he was during the event, checking in with us to make sure everything was on-track. We received so many compliments about the music during and after the wedding.
In addition, Non-Traditional Wedding DJs also provided a photobooth that was a huge hit with our guests. Not only was it a fun activity, it gave us dozens of photos for our guestbook that we will treasure forever.
Ben made our wedding a truly special night and I couldn’t imagine a better DJ for any wedding. Ben and team are highly recommended!!
- Austin & Naomi
Marc Z
5.0
12/21/2023
My wife and I have very different music tastes and where we overlap is hardly traditional, but when I mentioned to Ben that we wanted a Taylor Swift-90’s-Jon Williams-Legend of Zelda-Punk/Alternative dance party he not only took it on as a challenge with excitement, he delivered a perfect evening of expertly curated music to celebrate the best night of our lives. He even left a small “easter egg” for me at the end of evening with a couple of pop punk and heavy metal classics when I lamented that “my music taste does not lend itself to dancing.” Boy did he prove me wrong. Basically, if you’re looking for an incredible evening of music, whether you’re a top 40s person or have listened to gregorian chants exclusively for the past 20 years, I’m pretty sure Ben will find a way to get your grumpy uncle dancing out of their chairs and deliver an incredible evening. Ben was also extremely open to collaborating with our live musician as well, creating a unique musical experience that only those who were at our wedding got to experience, truly making the night one of a kid and unforgettable. Ben was also a very measured MC, delivering announcements with clarity and excitement while giving respect to the evening and effort we put into the wedding, making coordination of events seamless. We are so incredibly thankful for him and would recommend him with absolutely no hesitation. We love you Ben!
Meg H
5.0
12/13/2023
We can't thank Ben enough for making our wedding so fun! Our guests are all still saying that he's the best DJ they've ever experienced at a wedding and we agree! Ben was wonderful to work with - super helpful with music choices. The Spotify playlists were great to get a feel for what we wanted. We also got the photo booth and that was a huge hit! Can't recommend working with Ben enough!
Kerry K
5.0
11/23/2023
Non-traditional wedding DJs were perfect for my wedding. First of all their price point is fair and competitive in the wedding DJ space. Owner Ben was extremely helpful in figuring out the kind of music my partner and I like and our DJ Thando executed it perfectly. I had a couple of pretty specific requests but also wanted Thando to include crowd-pleasers during the reception; he wove all of this together seamlessly. I spent so much time dancing that I didn’t even talk to some of our guests (oops) and that is a testament to the ambiance that the music created. I highly recommend Non-traditional Wedding DJs: 10/10, 5 stars, chef’s kiss!
Alyssa S
5.0
11/03/2023
Ben was the DJ for our wedding at Audrey's Farmhouse. From the very beginning of the planning process he was incredibly easy and fun to work with.
With the help of his extensive music knowledge, Ben collaborated with us to craft the perfect playlist for our wedding. During planning, he provided his own Spotify playlists based on genre for guidance, as well as a music planning worksheet with suggestions. During the wedding, we got countless compliments from guests of all ages regarding our music choices and Ben's overall chill demeanor. We made an angsty 2000s afterparty playlist with him and even employees at the venue were dancing along.
Ben is not your typical DJ, and I mean this in the best way possible. He never questioned our non-traditional choices and made it very clear that he was there to make our day whatever we wanted it to be. I’m not exaggerating when I say that weeks after our wedding, we are still getting compliments and notes about how much fun our wedding was, how awesome the music was, and how authentic the whole thing felt. This authenticity could not have been achieved without Ben - he truly went above and beyond our expectations and as a couple who barely likes to dance, we found ourselves on the dance floor much more than we ever anticipated, all thanks to Ben.
Gabrielle S
5.0
10/22/2023
We could not recommend Non-Traditional Wedding DJs, and particularly Joe Schimicci, enough. Joe took the time to get to know us and perfectly curated the soundtrack to our wedding so that it felt like us...so much so that we had guests asking if we provided the playlist! Joe made sure we felt taken care of and that our guests had fun. 10/10...would choose NT DJs and Joe again in a heartbeat! Can't recommend highly enough.
Bin Y
5.0
10/17/2023
Ben is incredible - extremely responsive and gave us the night of our lives. All our attendees had a blast on the dance floor.
Ashley C
5.0
10/17/2023
DJ Ben did a FANTASTIC job for my wedding this year. My husband and I have very different music tastes - I'm a soul/70s/r&b/hip hop type of gal, while my husband is more of a rock/emo/punk type of guy. Ben not only fit all of those genres of music in, but he also figured out a way to blend it all together to keep the party going all night long! Our guests didn't want to leave at the end of the night. Thanks so much Ben!!
Yuan Z
5.0
10/06/2023
We hired Ben as our wedding DJ and booked their photo booth for the night, and we cannot we happier how it turned out!
At Non-Traditional Wedding DJs, couple things stand out to me:
1) Ben is very easy to work with and pays attention to all the details! We had a couple calls before the wedding, and Ben is great at figuring out what we likes, the style we are looking for, and our ideal night. We didn't have a planner, so this thoughtful approach definitely make the planning much easier!
2) Ben is very knowledgeable about weddings, venue, etc. Definitely recommend to check out his website and TikTok, he is great at mixing different styles of songs and make sure the playlist is just what we wanted. Ben is also familiar with a lot of venues and set up, which makes the set up much easier!
3) The photo booth is a MUST! All the guests loved the photo booth and it was a great addition to our wedding! We love the lighting, speed, and flexibility of the photo booth and definitely recommend as an add-on!
4) Scheduling, payment, and set up are smooth! This goes with the first point, Ben is very thoughtful and make the whole process very smooth, from the first interaction to the day of.
I would highly recommend Ben and the team to other couples!
Casey B
5.0
9/26/2023
Joe Schimicci was absolutely awesome at our Brooklyn wedding! He provided the music for an incredible dance party (exactly what we wanted) and perfectly understood what our guests were looking for throughout the evening! His ability to lean into the tastes of our guests truly made our wedding so special. We got so many compliments from everyone.
We can't thank him enough, and would highly recommend him!!
Mauricio G
5.0
9/25/2023
Love and highly recommend Non-traditonal DJs. Ben and Rafe were professional and caring from beginning to end. Rafe is highly knowledgeable and brought my idea of the perfect wedding day to life. As a major music fan, I wanted a partner that could create a vibe based on my personal preferences while still caring for other wedding guests; I'm happy to say that Rafe delivered on both. 10/10 would recommend.
Claudia C
5.0
9/13/2023
We were lucky enough to book Ben for our wedding, and from day one, we knew we had to work with him. He has years of experience working the NYC wedding scene, and it shows through his depth of knowledge on venues, music catalogues, and how to get a crowd moving!
My husband is an avid, and particular, music enthusiast, and so our music preferences started with highly prescriptive songs and playlists and ended with providing Ben with genres and styles we’d like to play for each part of the wedding. Ben made it clear that whatever our choices ended up being, he was confident in being able to execute our musical vibes, and he provided helpful and welcome guidance when we needed help.
Weddings are such a funny business because you, as the couple, will likely only meet your vendors in person on the day of. Trust me when I say you’ll feel like you’re old friends with Ben when you meet him on your special day, and book him!
Susie P
5.0
8/27/2023
DJ Ben was amazing! For being a self proclaimed music-snob, music was one of the most important elements for our wedding - and Ben did an absolutely phenomenal job in nailing our vision across many genres. He kept the energy of the day high across cocktail hour to the ceremony to the dance floor. He was also so easy to work with, very communicative in the months and weeks leading up to our day. I would highly recommend DJ Ben!
Paige D
5.0
8/23/2023
We hired NTDJs for our wedding and Joe S was our DJ. He and Ben were very communicative, professional and easy to work with. We had a very specific vibe and music preferences that were not standard "wedding music" (basically your millennials dream of indie 2000/2010s, disco, goth/new wave, alternative rock, etc). Joe NAILED IT. He exceeded our expectations and we had many guests ask us about the music and request the setlist. Joe created a magical dance party and we had the best time!
You will love working with Ben and his team! And thank you again, Joe!!
Ariana B
5.0
8/09/2023
Ben at NT DJs was amazing!!! He was very easy to communicate with throughout the whole process and gave a ton of helpful recommendations. His music worksheet really helps outline what you want for the day. Thank you, Ben for making our wedding an epic dance party!!!
Carly G
5.0
7/31/2023
DJ Joe was the best! He was so kind and lovely to work with us, completely understood us from the beginning, and kept everyone on the dance floor all night!!! Thanks to Joe and Ben for such a memorable, easy experience!
Carly R
5.0
7/11/2023
Joe was wonderful. Every song he played was perfect, and he’s just a super fun guy to have at your wedding. We’re so lucky that he was part of our special day, and I cannot express enough what a fantastic job he did. If we got married again, I’d hire him a second time.
Graciela R
5.0
6/23/2023
We hired Ray for our wedding and he kept the party going all night long! The music was incredibly important to my husband and I, and we felt 100% trust in Ray to incorporate our playlist (pop, hip hop and soul) and put his own spin on it. He did a great job and had every single guest up out of their seats. Beyond that, Ben, who I worked with on logistics, was SO professional and communicative. I felt very listened to and taken care of throughout the entire process of working with both of them, and would 100% recommend them.
Anthony S
5.0
6/07/2023
Non-Traditional Wedding DJs are an excellent company. They paired us with a wonderful DJ (Flavya) who studied our requests and the details of our ceremony closely. We met twice in the lead-up to the wedding and they responded to all our questions and e-mails quickly. We had to pack all of our dancing into about a 90 minute period because of local noise ordinances, but the dance floor was full for the entire time! Flavya did an exceptional job of reading the crowd and mixed the songs amazingly! Highly recommended!
Ashley D
5.0
5/31/2023
We can't thank Ben enough for providing the most amazing soundtrack and dance tunes for our wedding! I've gotten so many compliments for DAYS about how great he was and how much people loved the music. He truly helped to make it a day to remember, and brought all of our dreams to life. Thank you so much!!!!!!!
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