TLDR: The best party is hosted by Partytime.
When we met with Dan, he was very personable and got to know us before selling himself. We had remembered him from another friends wedding and so we gave him a call. At the meeting, I remember him telling us, "Tell us the energy you're looking for and we will handle the rest." And boy did he NAIL it.
From start to finish, he was by far the best vendor we hired for our wedding. He tailors each party to the couple's specific wants, while also knowing exactly what they need for a successful celebration. Partytime can read the room and instinctively know how to get the crowd going and keep energy high. From the ice breakers, to the jokes, to the special sentimental moments in between, I am glad the best wedding I have ever attended was my own.
His pricing is already cheaper compared to the market and he is very First Responder friendly. He has a wide array of options and add-ons to customize your experience. I've lost count of how many compliments we got on their behalf after the fact saying that they were the best DJ's and MC they have ever seen at a wedding. Highly, highly recommend them for any other couple.
Daniella M.
5.0
These guys were literally the best! Dan Lilley was our MC. He had everyone up on the dance floor all night. We even crowd surfed and were carried on chairs on the dance floor. Everyone is still talking about how good the music was. They also did a first responder discount for us.
Gabrielle N.
5.0
About this vendor
Jim Lilley
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AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Partytime Entertainment is a unique wedding entertainment business in Bellport, NY. Specializing in personalized DJ and MC services, this one-of-a-kind establishment will help you achieve the wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception of your wildest dreams. Embrace the high standards of this exceptional business as you host a party that will leave a lasting impression.
Services Offered
Partytime Entertainment provides high-energy, interactive entertainment that will leave everyone talking. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, this team of talented DJs and MCs has won countless awards and won the hearts of the public. They aim to bring the club to you while maintaining a sense of class and elegance. Their passion for entertaining is palpable and will spread to all attending as they will thoroughly enjoy the event.
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Meet the team
Jim Lilley
Owner
Jim Lilley, local wedding entertainment professional in the industry for 40+ years he has seen the industry go through so many changes. Him and Cathy, his wife of 31 years, have not only kept the business going strong after all this time but has seen it grow into something they could never imagine possible. He knows it's no secret that thinking ahead keeps the team fresh and the brand young! Keeping ahead with music choices, technology and finding the most efficient ways of planning with couples will continue to be they key to Jim's success that he is handing off to both his sons.
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Partytime Entertainment delivered high-energy, customized DJ/MC services that kept the dance floor packed and the celebration flowing all night. The team was responsive, organized, and handled ceremony timing, lighting, and extras (saxophonist, on-site zap photos) smoothly. Couples praised their value, flexibility, and crowd-reading, and highly recommend them.
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Daniella M
5.0
4/24/2026
TLDR: The best party is hosted by Partytime.
When we met with Dan, he was very personable and got to know us before selling himself. We had remembered him from another friends wed...
ding and so we gave him a call. At the meeting, I remember him telling us, "Tell us the energy you're looking for and we will handle the rest." And boy did he NAIL it.
From start to finish, he was by far the best vendor we hired for our wedding. He tailors each party to the couple's specific wants, while also knowing exactly what they need for a successful celebration. Partytime can read the room and instinctively know how to get the crowd going and keep energy high. From the ice breakers, to the jokes, to the special sentimental moments in between, I am glad the best wedding I have ever attended was my own.
His pricing is already cheaper compared to the market and he is very First Responder friendly. He has a wide array of options and add-ons to customize your experience. I've lost count of how many compliments we got on their behalf after the fact saying that they were the best DJ's and MC they have ever seen at a wedding. Highly, highly recommend them for any other couple.
Gabrielle N
5.0
10/04/2025
These guys were literally the best! Dan Lilley was our MC. He had everyone up on the dance floor all night. We even crowd surfed and were carried on chairs on the dance floor. Ever...
yone is still talking about how good the music was. They also did a first responder discount for us.
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Novella D
5.0
1/10/2025
These guys are AMAZING! Our DJ was Dan, and our MC was Steve. They had everyone on the dance floor the entire night! One of our groomsmen almost missed dinner because he was dancin...
g so hard. They also had a zap photographer. We got those photos 2 days after the wedding and they came out great!
Pam S
5.0
12/28/2024
These guys kept the party GOING! We told them we wanted dancing and they ensured there would be dancing at every point in time! They really kept the energy going and had a really g...
ood grasp on our tastes in music!
Michael B
5.0
9/16/2024
A huge thank you to Partytime Entertainment. Everyone who attended continues to talk about how great you guys were. You were really fantastic. Just 110%. Thank you so much for maki...
ng our day spectacular!
Kelli S
5.0
5/13/2024
We are so happy Dan and his team were there with us on our wedding night. The dance floor was packed all night and the vibes were flowing! DJ impact played every song we requested ...
and then some more we forgot we loved!! They helped us all through the planning process and were there for our last minute changes and questions. Dan made every meeting one we looked forward to- and he was always responsive to my texts! We hired the saxophonist Marino through them and it was a HUGE hit! Can’t thank party time entertainment enough!!
Kristen C
5.0
11/16/2023
I cannot say enough good things about Dan and the Partytime crew! They made our day unforgettable and took all the stress off of us. Dan made the whole ceremony and reception run s...
o smoothly, the setup was gorgeous with the DJ booth and lights, and let me tell you…. It was the best party I’ve ever been to! My husband’s family is Turkish and they played Turkish music and we did the halay, it was such a great time! The music selection was left up to them and they did amazing. I mean I really cannot say enough about them!
Kelli S
5.0
10/06/2023
PartyTimeEntertainment served the whole package! Communication was amazing and Dan was always willing to answer all my questions. The day of they went above and beyond! They kept e...
veryone on the dance floor. Amazing team! We also had a saxophonist, which was a total hit all night! They also have zap photography, and the pictures were amazing!! We had the best night of our lives!
Christina G
5.0
10/14/2022
I am blown away! Dan and his dad Jim are just good people with good intentions to keep everyone happy and on the dance floor! They traveled far for us and NAILED it with the energy...
and song requests we gave them! We were both so in the moment but the moments hit differently when the songs we wanted were playing (for entrance, post ceremony, our song and cake cutting)
Our MC, Jim, was good about making announcements and keeping people entertained. They added things in there we didn't see at other weddings (my husband and I crowd surfed! And they did an anniversary slow dance game with all the couples that was just beautiful and got even the older couples up and dancing). We got to see our reception with out anyone in it (which I recommend every couple do...) and they had our song playing as we looked around the room and I nearly started balling haha. Very nice move ;)
Dan and Jim also made sure we stayed on schedule (when our maitre D would go missing, they were there to make sure a drink was in our hands or keep us up to date on timing) I can't tell you how well they read the room and how packed our dance floor was. They MADE this wedding! Everyone knows food and music are the top two things at a wedding and we would hire them over and over again. They even went alittle longer for us, as our reception time started late. They are a class act all the way and you should hire them immediately! Thanks for everything guys!
Katie G
5.0
4/25/2022
We hired Dan and his amazing crew at Partytime Entertainment for our Fire Department Annual Installation Dinner, and they all were amazing!
The dance floor was packed all night a...
nd everyone had a blast. We will definitely be using them again. They do not disappoint!
Thank you Dan, and everyone at Partytime Entertainment :))
John A
5.0
1/23/2022
My wife and I really enjoyed working with Dan and Jim at Party Time and cannot recommend them enough. Dan replied to my initial inquiry email late at night right away and stayed co...
nnected with us all the way through to the wedding day. Both gentlemen are very welcoming and professional, and personable, sharing family stories and experiences as entertainers. We gave Dan a variety of genres that we like, must play songs, and songs/genres to avoid, and for both the cocktail hour and reception he put togethers great playlists for the night. Dan was our DJ and Jim was the MC for our big night, and they honestly brought the party and everyone out on the dance floor. All our guests commented on how they hadn’t been to a wedding before as fun as ours and that is a true testament to Party Time’s expertise and guidance on the dance floor.
Dan and Jim went above and beyond wedding DJ expectations, making us feel like family.
Madeline M
5.0
1/15/2022
Dan and Jim did a fantastic job. They helped with the music for ceremony and cocktail hour. Once the reception started the night truly began! Jim was our MC and he kept the party...
going. Dan was out INCREDIBLE dj. We could not have chosen a better service. Their set up is also worth a shout out. The lights and dj table were beautiful and really added to the event. Thank you Dan and Jim! You really took our wedding to the next level.
Lauren B
5.0
1/01/2022
From the first time I chatted with PartyTime Entertainment, I knew immediately they weren’t only fun but professional. The process of booking and all the meetings before the weddin...
g were seamless. Jimmy and Brian were such a big part of our day and they made it special. They were great at orchestrating without being overpowering what we should be doing. They integrated seamlessly into the day. Everyone loved the music and people did not want to leave the dance floor. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a DJ and MC to make your wedding day perfect!
Veronica F
5.0
12/22/2021
It's been over a week since my wedding and I've waited this long to write my review because Dan and his crew left me absolutely speechless. They absolutely KILLED it. I told Dan on...
our first meeting I wanted a party the entire time for my reception, that I wanted to dance so hard that I died on that dance floor. And they did NOT disappoint! My husband had to keep pulling me off the dance floor because I kept dancing to hit after hit. The entire planning experience with Dan was pleasurable. He was so flexible and accommodating considering the pandemic and our life situation at the time. It felt like Dan was a friend who truly wanted us to have the wedding of our dreams and he completely made that happen for us. Dan and crew, thank you so much for making the best night of my life happen!
