Premium Soundz DJ - DJ Stephanie Crooks

DJ Stephanie Crooks - Wedding DJ Specialist!

Pittsburgh, PA

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5.0

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Stephanie was a pleasure to work with! She was very responsive to our questions and handled all of the audio for our wedding day including music, speeches, announcements. She provided a list of popular songs and asked for special songs for particular moments (song for reception walk-in, mother-son dance, etc.). We curated music playlists for the pre-ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception and sent it to Stephanie. Outside of the playlists, we had certain songs we wanted played during special moments of the night. Stephanie queued them up flawlessly. We also had a wide variety of song types, such as Latin and Cambodian songs, and followed all of our play requests! Not only is Stephanie a great DJ, but she's also a great emcee who'll make fantastic announcements and keep the energy high. 10/10 would recommend!

Sean L.

5.0

Stephanie was great! She worked with our music tastes and the playlist that we created, while also reading the vibes of the room to bring people of all ages onto the dance floor. She also helped certain special moments happen seamlessly. Our guests loved the party!

Alex D.

5.0

DJ Stephanie Crooks

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AWARD WINNER (8X)

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Packed dance floors. Zero awkward moments. Weddings people actually remember. Anyone can press play. A great DJ reads the room, keeps energy high, and makes guests feel comfortable all night. My focus is flow, timing, and creating a wedding that feels like you — not a cheesy playlist. I’ve been a professional wedding DJ in the Pittsburgh area since 2003 and DJ approximately 50 weddings per year. With over 700 weddings of experience, couples trust me to keep their reception organized, fun, and stress-free. I work one-on-one with my clients to plan the music, timeline, and overall feel of the night. On your wedding day, I handle the details — coordinating vendors, making announcements, and keeping everything on track — so you can actually enjoy your reception. Packages & Pricing • 5-Hour Wedding DJ Package – $1,600 • DJ + Photo Booth Package – $2,300 • DJ + Photo Booth + Uplighting – $2,600 I am fully insured and use contracts for all events. A $500 deposit secures your date, with the balance due the day of the wedding. You’re not just hiring someone to play music — you’re hiring a host who knows how to run a reception smoothly, read the crowd, and keep the night moving effortlessly. 👉 Visit www.PremiumSoundzDJ.com to see photos, setup examples, and read 5-star reviews. Upgrade your experience with a Photo Booth and uplighting.

Woman-owned Business

23+ years in business

Just me

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Equipment

Sound Equipment

Music Genres

African

Arabic

Bollywood

Caribbean

Classical

Country

Dance

Disco

Folk

Hip-Hop

Indian

Jazz

Klezmer

Latin

Persian

Polka

Pop

R&B

Rock

World Music

Music Services

MC Services

Recorded Music

Sound Equipment

Wedding Activities

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Wedding

After Party

Ceremony

Reception

Awards and Affiliations

8-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2026.2025.2024.+5 more.

Hall of Fame

Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.

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Meet the team

DJ Stephanie Crooks

Owner

Im the owner of Premium Soundz DJ service & Pittsburgh Prestige Photo Booth I have been DJing the Pittsburgh Area since 2003 and have done over 500 weddings as of 2021. Together with my experienced team of photobooth employees, we offer the most reliable, professional, complete wedding photo entertainment package for your big day. With me as your DJ & MC, expect professional, classy, fun entertainment for your big day!

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The DJ was professional, communicative, and flexible, handling music, announcements, and timing flawlessly. They read the crowd well, kept the dance floor packed, and accommodated diverse song requests and last‑minute changes. The photo booth was a hit and guests praised the energy and smooth flow of the evening.

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Sean L

Stephanie was a pleasure to work with! She was very responsive to our questions and handled all of the audio for our wedding day including music, speeches, announcements. She provi...

ded a list of popular songs and asked for special songs for particular moments (song for reception walk-in, mother-son dance, etc.). We curated music playlists for the pre-ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception and sent it to Stephanie. Outside of the playlists, we had certain songs we wanted played during special moments of the night. Stephanie queued them up flawlessly. We also had a wide variety of song types, such as Latin and Cambodian songs, and followed all of our play requests! Not only is Stephanie a great DJ, but she's also a great emcee who'll make fantastic announcements and keep the energy high. 10/10 would recommend!

Alex D

Stephanie was great! She worked with our music tastes and the playlist that we created, while also reading the vibes of the room to bring people of all ages onto the dance floor. S...

he also helped certain special moments happen seamlessly. Our guests loved the party!

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McKenna T

Stephanie was a perfect fit for our wedding! We knew we wanted a different vibe than the typical wedding. She nailed it with all the indie rock we wanted. We gave her a huge playl...

ist of our favorite songs and she picked the best ones to keep our dance floor packed all night! Great communication and easy to work with. Highly recommend 🥂

Nicole T

Stephanie was absolutely amazing! We had last minute changes that she accommodated past our deadline! I highly recommend her services! Not only was the music great but the Photo Bo...

oth was a huge hit! Thank you so much, Stephanie and Mallory!

Jackson M

Professional, kind, easy to work with, easy to communicate with. She really made a difference before, during, and after the wedding day. We had some somewhat unconventional music c...

onstraints, and she handled everything professionally and smoothly. We had no issues whatsoever, and I do not believe that would have been the case if she had not been in charge. She did a wonderful job, and we are so grateful to have found her for the big day. 10/10 Recommend.

Samantha W

Stephanie was amazing for our wedding reception!!! I would highly recommend her!!

Lizzy K

Stephanie DJed our wedding at Pinehall at Eisler Farms in Butler, PA and she was amazing to work with through the whole process. The timing and flow of the whole evening was perfec...

t. Stephanie is professional, friendly, attentive to detail, and kept our dance floor going all night! We loved working with Stephanie.

Dana N

We were a laid-back couple that wanted the energy focused more on our friends and family rather than focusing on us. Stephanie took the lead and helped us plan out the perfect sche...

dule for the evening! The music was perfect and exactly what we had asked for. The booking process and setup went smoothly! Steph was very responsive and made us feel comfortable. Highly recommended!

Derek T

Stephanie was amazing! Price was great for DJ/photobooth. The transitions between songs made for perfect flow for the dancers. Stephanie took all the guess work out of our big day ...

by being prepared and on schedule. She let the guests know about the schedule, photobooth, favors, and get hyped for us as a couple, but otherwise let the music play. She was always and easily available for questions and requests (even day of wedding). Wish I could give more than 5 stars. Hire her...you will not be disappointed.

Kelly G

We hired DJ Steph for our wedding, and it was hands-down one of the best decisions we made for the entire day. From the moment the ceremony started until the very last song of the ...

night, everything was absolutely perfect. Not only was the music spot-on, but the energy, professionalism, and attention to detail were incredible. She read the crowd flawlessly and kept the dance floor packed all night. Our guests are still talking about how fun the reception was and how seamless every moment felt. Steph handled all the announcements, transitions, and special moments with ease, nothing felt rushed, nothing felt awkward, and everything flowed naturally. It truly felt like they went above and beyond to make sure our night was unforgettable. If you want a DJ who is organized, talented, and genuinely cares about making your wedding amazing, this is your person. We couldn’t be happier and we’d recommend them to anyone getting married!

Amy S

Steph was fantastic to work with! We had a very unique taste in music and she was able to turn it into a playlist that kept our guests on the dance floor all night! She was recom...

mended to us from friends who also used her for their wedding several years ago. We will continue to recommend her! Professional and easy booking process!

Jesseylynn S

Stephanie was a fantastic DJ for our wedding, and we couldn't have been happier with our choice! We knew that none of our friends or family were probably going to dance much, so we...

focused more on playing music that we actually liked and she had no problem accommodating exactly what we wanted for every aspect of our day. Additionally, I have a medical condition that causes me a lot of pain and dizziness if I do too much and due to that we unfortunately had to give up our first dance, and Stephanie had no problem in the moment adjusting to my needs. She is so sweet and a joy to work with, really. I can't suggest her enough.

Jennifer C

DJ Steph was fantastic! She helped us plan out the schedule for the evening and helped coordinate with the other vendors. She was responsive and on top of things from the very beg...

inning! Easy booking and great communication

Cassandra J

DJ Stephanie was wonderful. Very helpful throughout the process, and was very understanding and easy to work with when we had to switch our venue at the last minute. She played the...

songs we requested and took requests throughout the night and most importantly she kept the party going! We are very happy with our choice to hire DJ Stephanie!

Emily S

We booked Premium Soundz with Stephanie as our DJ for our July wedding, and we couldn’t have been happier! Her experience was clear from the start. She set up quickly, knew exactly...

what to do, and kept everything running smoothly. She was laid-back yet super helpful, making the whole process stress-free. I’ve heard horror stories about DJs messing up entrances or special songs, but with Stephanie, we never had to worry. She worked with us ahead of time to make sure everything went just the way we wanted. We also booked her photo booth, which was a huge hit with our guests! It added so much fun to the reception and helped create even more lasting memories. Stephanie made everything so easy, and we’re so grateful for her role in our day!

Mary L

Stephanie did a phenomenal job DJing my wedding at the aviary. She was professional, kind, approachable, and she made my vision for the music come to life. She played everything I ...

requested and it was a wonderful time. Highly recommend!!!

Hannah S

Thank you so much to Premium Soundz DJ Stephanie Crooks for making our special day unforgettable. The dance floor was always full and our guests are still telling us how much fun t...

hey had at our wedding. The photo booth was a huge hit and came with someone to facilitate the props and picture-taking process. Stephanie’s prices are very reasonable, and she was very easy to work with. She is truly an expert, and I would hire her again in a heartbeat! Thank you so much, Stephanie!

Rachel S

Stephanie was so great! We loved that she provided a questionnaire to help make sure the music being played was exactly what we wanted. Everyone on the dance floor in the evening h...

ad such a great time!

Shannon F

So glad that we hired Stephanie for our reception! She made everything easy. We asked for lofi hip-hop for our cocktail hour and she delivered. We asked that the formalities be kep...

t short and she kept us on schedule. Some of the songs we wanted for the formalities were just YouTube links, but that was just fine with her! When she says she’ll play anything, she means it! She was professional, considerate, and friendly. A++ would work with again!!

Laura R

Do not hesitate for a single moment to hire Stephanie for your wedding! From the very beginning, Stephanie was nothing but kind, professional, communicative, and on top of every de...

tail. We were especially grateful for her skillset in keeping the day running smoothly, including all event announcements, music cues, etc. We did not hire a wedding planner or day-of coordinator, so we were especially nervous about the day running smoothly, but Stephanie made it perfect. Also, she played great music, the lighting was on point, and she kept everyone dancing until the end. We could NOT have pulled off the day without her. Thanks, Stephanie!

Chelsea H

Without a doubt the best DJ ever. Her ability to read a crowd is truly uncanny. I first met Stephanie as the DJ for a friends wedding I was in and I thought she was amazing and I h...

ad so much fun at that wedding, mostly due to the great music! So, I already knew she was going to be great when I booked her for my wedding but she really blew me away. I am typically not ever on a dance floor at weddings or any event but I literally NEVER left the dance floor all night long for my wedding, and neither did the groom whom also never dances. I had quite a few shy, non dancers at my wedding and at various points all of those individuals were on the dance floor. She really made it impossible not to have fun! Stephanie also did the music for our ceremony as well; I had multiple different songs picked out for various members of the bridal party to walk down the aisle to and Stephanie also made that whole process so seamless. The songs were all very different so I was worried the transitions would be very harsh but she made sure they weren’t - everything flowed so beautifully. She is very professional and so kind; she interacted so well with all of my guests and she truly was a pleasure to work with. Next time I need a DJ for any event, there is no doubt in my mind on who I would hire.

Briana H

Stephanie Crooks provided exceptional DJ services for our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with our choice! From the moment we first connected with her, Stephanie was profession...

al, friendly, and incredibly attentive to our needs and preferences. She took the time to understand our musical tastes and crafted a playlist that perfectly captured the mood we wanted for each part of our celebration. Her seamless transitions and impeccable timing kept the dance floor packed all night long. Our guests had an absolute blast and kept telling us how fantastic the music was. Stephanie also did an amazing job with the announcements, ensuring the evening flowed smoothly and everyone knew what was happening. Her energy and enthusiasm were contagious, making the night even more special. We're so grateful for Stephanie's outstanding service. She played a huge part in making our wedding day unforgettable. If you're looking for a talented and reliable DJ, we highly recommend Stephanie Crooks!

Jordyn R

Hire Stephanie for your wedding!! From the first time we talked to Stephanie on the phone we knew she was going to be a perfect fit for what we were looking for in a DJ. We had a...

pretty specific idea of what music we were looking for and it couldn't have gone any better. Stephanie’s skills kept the day moving smoothly... speeches, intros, dances all went exactly how we envisioned, which given the controlled chaos of a wedding day was extremely helpful for us! But to the most important thing, the MUSIC! She had the dance floor full the entire night with a perfect mix of all the music we were looking for, from a few classics, to pop punk, house music and everything in between. People are still talking about how good the music was at our wedding and we couldn't agree more. If you hire Stephanie just know you are in for an awesome party, can't recommend her enough!

Kiersten M

Stephanie is a MUST HIRE for your wedding or event!!! For days after the wedding everyone was talking about how much energy she brought to the reception, and based on how full our ...

dance floor was all night, it's safe to say we all loved the music! Stephanie was so fun to plan with and made us really feel like everything was organized and under control. She kept the evening going at a nice pace where we had enough time for each event to not feel rushed but also didn't drag anything out! Stephanie worked with me to get a few playlists organized with some songs I knew in advance I wanted for father/daughter dance, dinner, etc. and then she went with the vibe and played her own picks for some songs, all of which were perfect!! I cannot recommend more!!!

Brittany B

We booked Stephanie for our wedding and she did not disappoint. From the moment we communicated with her about the wedding till the very end she was very friendly and professional....

The entire wedding she coordinated with the other vendors and everything went as planned! She played every song we had picked out and made sure the dance floor was constantly full! Stephanie truly made our wedding day our dream come true!

Miranda B

Stephanie was incredible!! As a bride who had to plan her Pennsylvania wedding from Colorado, it was reassuring to have Stephanie as my DJ. She was very organized, professional, a...

nd helpful. She kept the dance floor full all night!

Jenn L

Several of our friends had used Stephanie for their past wedding, so we knew we were going to get something. Amazing! Super easy to work with, and was very accommodating to our las...

t-minute changes. We highly recommend!

Courtney S

Stephanie was amazing and was so easy to work with. She made her all of our song request played and gave us great suggestions. We highly recommend her!

Carey T

Stephanie was amazing to work with! We had a very strict list of songs we wanted to have played, and she made it happen. She helped us plan out the schedule of events for the even...

ing and kept us on track throughout the night. We had a blast and she was one of the easiest vendors to work with throughout the entire process. Highly recommend!

Heather S

Stephanie kept us on track all night and kept the dance floor going until the last dance! Easy to work with. Easy booking process. Reliable and so glad we chose her!

Allison G

Stephanie was the easiest vendor to work with! She did the ceremony and reception. We had a unique play list and she kept the crowd dancing all night!

Aidan D

Absolutely fantastic! We had a rather unconventional music taste, and Stephanie absolutely killed it! 100% perfect. Thank you!

Kaysie L

Stephanie was amazing to work with and really set up the perfect music selection based on our taste. Our guests spoke highly of the music that was played and we all wished it didn’...

t have to end and we could have kept dancing. Even a hotel guest not associated with our wedding told the front test that the music was amazing 😂 Stephanie truly made our day special.

Jessica M

Stephanie was great! Very professional and kept a good energy for the reception dancing. Would highly recommend!

Nick G

Can't say enough good things about Stephanie! A real professional, she was awesome to work with. She knew what questions to ask us to perfectly get our vibe right. She did a great ...

job with announcements and running the flow of the event without making it about herself.

Josef K

Stephanie was the perfect wedding DJ - 10/10 would recommend! She played all of the music we wanted (and ONLY the music we wanted) from a custom Spotify playlist we put together. S...

he was also super professional and easy to work with throughout the process. All it took was one phone call to go over the details before the wedding, and she showed up and did everything we needed her to do, accommodating all of our special requests. We could tell that she had done this many times before, as everything ran so smoothly. All of our guests had a ton of fun dancing and we got so many compliments on the reception afterward. Thanks so much for making it a fun night!

Angela R

Everyone knows that a good DJ can make or break any wedding and let me tell you - Premium Soundz DJ Service absolutely made it! Steph was professional, friendly, and detailed. From...

the pre-ceremony music to the final dance, she made the soundtrack for the day magical. Even when the schedule had some last-minute switch ups, she didn’t miss a beat and kept the party going! I would highly recommend her for your wedding or any event in need of a DJ!

Eve B

Very professional..always returned my texts/ calls in a short manner of time. Wouldn't recommend anyone else to host your wedding.

Derek D

As a wedding photographer, I have worked with Stephanie multiple times. She is always professional, courteous, and so talented at what she does. My wife and I actually booked her t...

o dj our own wedding because I knew what a fantastic job she would do! She was extremely responsive when we had a question or needed help with our timeline. This was very reassuring and we never doubted her one bit through the process. Our wedding turned out absolutely perfect and Stephanie definitely played a huge role in that. I would recommend her to anyone!

Christa P

DJ was great and very patient with us lol. highly recommend her, as she makes your night come to life.

Jamie F

I wouldn't have chosen anyone else for my wedding, let alone any event. Steph is super organized and has everything down to a science. From the minute her music starts, she keeps t...

he night flowing seamlessly. I'm forever grateful for her. Also, don't forget to add on the photobooth! You won;t regret it.

Karis B

Stephanie was great! Polite, professional, and the process of choosing our music with her was easy and streamlined. She was very open and receptive to any changes we needed to make...

, & was able to deliver on a special request I had asked for.

Leah C

She did an amazing, fun, professional job!. The lighting was awesome! and everyone stayed out on the dance floor all night! She was so on top of communication the whole time. We lo...

ved having Stephanie as our DJ and have already recommended her to our friends! We are so glad we hired her because she made our reception come together!

Erin H

Stephanie was incredible for our wedding day. She called the week of to check in and sort everything out and day of she was perfect! She kept everything organized and moving. She a...

lso played the BEST music that kept everyone on the dance floor. I highly recommend her!!

Joe L

I highly recommend Stephanie for your wedding. She was professional and supportive during our pandemic rescheduling and helpful and knowledgeable when planning the music and event...

. My wife and I wanted to select all the songs we played and during the process asked ourselves “why don’t we just play a Spotify playlist?” Stephanie is the reason why not! Music was transitioned and synched beautifully and kept the momentum of the dance floor going for almost 3 hours of dancing. We have her probably 4 hours of songs to use and so she was able to feel what people responded to in the moment. We’ve had multiple people tell us after how wonderful the music was and Stephanie is truly the one to thank for it. Sound system and lights were all excellent quality.

Cristina C

We loved working with Stephanie for our November 2021 wedding! She made our planning process very easy and straightforward, and during our event kept us on track and made sure our ...

night went smoothly. Everyone had a great time. As an added note, we originally contracted for November 2020 and had to postpone due to the pandemic, and we very much appreciated Stephanie’s flexibility in getting us rescheduled! I can’t recommend her enough!!

Taylor C

I would give DJ Stephanie Crooks 100 stars if I could, she was absolutely phenomenal. She really knocked it out of the park, played all of the songs we requested and more that wer...

e perfectly tailored to our music tastes. She kept the dance floor packed all night long, and she continued to check in on my husband and I throughout the night to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. There was not a single song played that I wasn’t belting out at the top of my lungs and dancing to with all of our friends and family. On top of her being an absolutely amazing DJ, she also didn’t even hesitate to give us a great deal on uplighting when I informed her that my husband had epilepsy and couldn’t be around traditional DJ lighting. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better DJ, and I would definitely recommend her to any future brides!

Sarah S

The blue camper photo booth was a big hit at our wedding!!

Jenna F

Stephanie was AMAZING! She kept everything in line with our timeline & order of events .. she played exactly what we requested and made the whole night SO fun! I would absolutely r...

ecommend her !! Book her , you won’t regret it !

Jody J

We had an amazing experience with DJ Stephanie!!! She was professional and extremely communicative throughout the entire process. From the time we booked, to the day of our wedding...

, DJ Stephanie was one vender we didn’t worry about because she had everything covered. She double checked name pronunciations and was a fantastic emcee during our reception dinner. And our dance was sooooooo fun!!! She played the songs on our playlist and kept the party so much fun!!!! 10/10 would book with DJ Stephanie again.

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132 Poplar Ridge Dr, Pittsburgh, PA

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