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Professional DJ & emcee service
Prime Time Event Group is a wedding DJ company operating out of Stuarts Draft, VA. This team of experienced DJs knows how to get your party hopping and create a night that you and your guests will never forget.
Prime Time Event Group is run by owner Frank Smith, who first began DJing over 10 years ago. His first foray into the craft was when a friend asked him to DJ his wedding, and was followed by more opportunities from friends and family. This has since grown into a thriving business. Frank enjoys working with clients to ensure that they will cherish the memories of their big day for years to come.
Prime Time Event Group provides fully customized playlists for your wedding. During an initial consultation, Frank will get to know your tastes and which songs are special to you and your partner. He will then create a performance that will have your loved ones up and dancing late into the night. Along with music, this DJ also supplies lighting and state-of-the-art sound systems.
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- Bluegrass
- Classical
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
- EDM
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- MC Services
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- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
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Frank was great, did an awesome job with the music, MCing the night, and his photo booth was incredible! Would highly recommend
Frank did a fantastic job! We described our wedding vision and he made it a reality. Professionalism and energy on dance floor is unmatched!
Frank and his team were perfect for our wedding. They did a great job with the music selection and had the dance floor energized all night long! Frank was communicative and helpful leading up to the big day, and was very flexible when we wanted to get creative with some of the logistics of our ceremony/reception. Highly recommend Prime Time Event Group for your wedding DJ!
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Frank and Prime Time Event Group are absolutely incredible and really made our wedding day special. In the as lead up to our wedding, Frank was great about making sure we had everything we wanted and gave us a full picture of what to expect. He even mixed 2 songs for our first dance since we really wanted both. We had a few curveballs to deal with as it not only poured rain on our outdoor wedding, but we also had 3 different locations we needed music. On top of that, we had a last minute change with live performances. To say he took it all in stride would be the understatement of the century. Frank was joyful, communicative, and kind about every single aspect leading up to and during the chaos that can be expected during a rainy wedding. He also really nailed the music and made sure we had exactly what we hoped for, and we had an incredible time dancing with our guests. We cannot recommend Frank and Prime Time Event group enough for your wedding or event.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND booking! Our dance floor was PACKED the entire evening, and we received multiple praises from wedding guests about how much fun they had on the dance floor. Frank was so easy to work with. We were able to provide a list of songs we wanted to hear, but Frank also added others to make this one of the most high energy dance floors we've been to.
Frank and his team were incredible! Frank met with us one on one a few months prior to our wedding, and we highly recommend following his timeline of meetings as he knows best for when to meet. It kept us sane relying on his expansive knowledge and experience. It is challenging for me, the bride, to trust others as I am very type A, but Frank knew exactly what to do and ask to prep for the wedding.
Frank was very flexible in accommodating our vision and his company is one of the best out there in the Charlottesville area where you truly get a great value for what you pay for. We bought The Bash package with the photobooth add on. It was well worth it, but we also liked that there were cheaper options as we were on a budget. Because of the package we got, Prime Time Event Group took care of the sound for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. They coordinated seamlessly with our wedding planner and rarely needed our input the day of. They took care of the mics for the officiant and groom, clean-up of the ceremony site, and moving to cocktail hour/reception.
They also played music from tons of eras and genres as we had folks in their 90s to folks in their 20s attending and we wanted to cater to all. Frank was also a great MC. Professional but funny and made sure to work with our planner to keep the night moving.
There is some pre-work for couples to do in the online system that Prime Time uses. Prime Time will NOT know what you want if you do not fill this out, so definitely work with Prime Time and Frank to get this done if you want a seamless wedding. It's an easy system and asks things you may not have thought about it. You can also link a Spotify playlist or share it directly to Frank which was very helpful as we started making a play list a year before the wedding.
The photobooth had a person attendant at all times which helped A LOT for our guests. Although the photobooth did not provide physical prints, we had a great turn out and no prints were left lying around at the end of the night.
Up-lights were included in our package, and even though we did not pick the package for them, they did add a great touch to the decor. You can pick literally any color.
When we first met with Frank we vibed immediately and are so grateful to him and his team for helping make our wedding perfect. We got great feedback from guests on the music choices and Frank's humor and MCing skills. Thank you Prime Time for being a part of our special day!
If you're considering Prime Time Event Group for your wedding, book them. Frank (the owner) is extremely easy to talk to, very detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator. All the staff present on the day of were so kind and fun to have around, and our guests had a great time!! They really truly made my husband and I feel so special. We also booked their photo booth, and that was such a fun addition to our reception. Any questions we had about lighting were answered, and pictures were even provided so we could see what we were deciding on would look like, which was a HUGE help. I'd recommend Prime Time to anyone and everyone, we truly couldn't have been happier with our decision.
BOOK FRANK NOW!! Frank completely blew us away with his professionalism and experience. Frank's music was part of our special day for the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and after-party. We also added his photobooth and glow sticks for the evening.
We met with him several times before the big day so he could get the vibe of what we wanted throughout the evening and it was so fun chatting with him, like we were old friends. We were able to specifically pick songs for certain moments and Frank made suggestions that we knew we could trust. He uses a portal that makes it easy for your 'must play' and 'do not play' songs. My husband and I had a lot of 'must play' songs (some were a little strange) and Frank effortlessly curated a playlist for us that made sure the dance floor was full all night. Frank also accommodated us when we asked him the day before for some special requests and he, without hesitation, said it all could be done.
We had attendees from ages 8 to 80 and they are all still talking about how great our DJ/dance floor was and how easy the photobooth was to use. My Aunt and Uncle both told me they were planning to leave early after dinner but they ended up staying the entire night because of Frank's playlist and entertainment.
Last minute, we added the glow sticks, trust me on this, you will not regret it. The glow sticks were a huge hit! They elevated the dance floor and surprised everyone.
Frank made sure that this was the best night of our lives and it truly was. We cannot thank him and his team enough and we are so grateful that he was a part of our special day!
I cannot say enough positive things about Frank and Prime Time Event Group! He knocked it out of the park. We asked for an elegant ceremony/cocktail hour/dinner that turned into a rager for the reception and he delivered! He kept people dancing ALL night and was able to match the guests' energy perfectly. We requested unique music that you don't hear at every wedding and he was able to achieve that while still keeping the guests really happy. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ. You can trust Frank completely with you wedding. Not only did he do an amazing job, but it seemed like he was having fun too! He is so professional and a genuinely nice guy. HIRE HIM! You will not regret it!
DJ Frank did an incredible job at our wedding, from the ceremony to the last dance. He was extremely flexible when the ceremony site was changed at the last minute due to weather. Frank spent the time to learn who we are as a couple and tailored our reception to fit our style and our unique requests. Dancing and having fun was the most important thing to us at our wedding and he nailed it. I highly recommend him.
Prime Time did an amazing job providing DJ and sound services for our wedding. Frank, our DJ, was personable and super organized throughout the entire process. We would recommend him to anyone!
Oh my gosh- I can’t say enough good things about Frank and Prime Time!! Before our wedding, he went above and beyond on details and making sure he understood the vibe we wanted at our wedding. Even with anticipating the music, he blew us away- the whole wedding was dancing until the last song!! I (the bride) found myself trying to leave the dance floor but couldn’t since the music was so good and everyone was having such a blast. Our wedding would not have been the same without them, and I will forever recommend them to DJ any event!! Thank you so much for being a huge part in the best night of our lives 😊
Frank was awesome! We gave Frank some rough guidelines of what we wanted and he ran with it! He played all the hits and kept the dance floor full the entire time. It was AMAZING. The Photo Booth was also such a hit.
Frank was very organized, responsive, and thorough throughout the planning process. We were very particular about our music and Frank was very accommodating to our requests. He made great song decisions during the reception that made for an incredible night. I highly recommend working with him and PT Event Group!
DJ FRANK IN THE HOUSE!! We loved having DJ Frank as a part of our wedding day! As a fellow wedding industry professional planning her own wedding, having a DJ that was on top of it was KEY and DJ Frank did not disappoint! From the booking process all the way to our first dance, Frank's communication was spectacular, and he was so accommodating of all our special song requests!! Highly recommend hiring DJ Frank for your wedding or event!
From the beginning to the end, Frank was amazing to work with! We had one tricky request with timing of ceremony entrance song and he did a great job! We added on the photo booth which was a huge hit at our wedding, highly recommend!
Frank Smith and the Prime Time Event Group were incredible. Leading up to the event the planning platform used was very easy to interface with and Frank was very flexible with adjustments to our contract and meeting with us. The day of went perfectly without a single issue. The ceremony audio and mics that were provided worked great, the reception music was perfect and we experienced no issues at all. We are glad we went with Frank Smith and would absolutely recommend him!
5's across the board! I am so glad we booked Prime Time Event Group. We met with Frank a few times prior to the wedding, and he took care of everything. My husband and I were so relieved because we didn't have to worry about a thing, from ceremony music and mics, to keeping the party going during the reception. If we could go back and do it again, we would definitely book Prime Time!
Frank and team were highly professional, responsive, and also very fun to work with! They were flexible with all of our requests and even worked directly with some of our friends who were performing live music to make sure the ceremony went smoothly. I loved working with them and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a DJ in the VA area.
Frank was so easy and kind to work with, and he was great at helping our guests get into the spirit of celebration! He was flexible the day of when we had minor changes, but was very detail oriented prior to the wedding, which allowed us to ensure that everything ran smoothly the day of. We had a Jewish wedding, and it was really important to us that we had someone who could help run those parts of the ceremony and the reception smoothly. Frank was super receptive to this and everyone had a great time! I would highly recommend his services :)
Frank provided excellent pre-wedding planning assistance through meetings and the use of a comprehensive planning website. We met with Frank twice virtually before our wedding as we were planning our wedding from out of state and made us feel assured that everything would run smoothly on the big day. We were able to add which songs we wanted played during the ceremony/cocktail hour/reception as well as specific events i.e. First Dance on a fillable form and had the option to browse commonly chosen songs for these events.
On the day of the wedding, Frank provided pre-ceremony music and assured the officiant and groom had understated lapel mics so that all guests were able to hear the full ceremony and vows even during a windy outdoor ceremony. Reception music matched the energy throughout the night and kept guests on the dance floor until the end of the night. Frank did a great job MC'ing the night and ensuring songs were played at the appropriate times and announcing the different events during the night.
Frank and team were great! He was so easy and helpful to work with, listened to everything we said we wanted, had such a fun photo booth, and keep the dance floor packed all night! Highly recommend.
I can't even begin to express just how amazing Frank and his team are. He was always super quick to respond to any questions I had and the most friendly, down to earth guy. I made a request for certain songs cut to play at specific lyrics and he absolutely crushed it. When I left the instrumentals up to him because my brain was on overload, he did not disappoint. I needed the DJ at 3 different locations throughout my wedding (ceremony, cocktail hour, & reception) and the transition from one place to the next was absolutely seamless with no lag in music at all; this man definitely knows what he's doing! When it came to the dance floor, you couldn't get my guests off it if you wanted to. Bottom line, if you don't hire Frank and his team for your event, you got the wrong DJ!
Frank met with us early to make sure we knew all the features he offered. That long lead time was essential as we gradually built our wedding playlist and added on some lighting features as the wedding approached. On the wedding day, he knew just the right distribution of songs from our playlist to maintain the mood--mostly danceable tunes with an occasional slow song to break up the flow.
Frank and the rest of his staff were incredibly helpful in the months leading up to our wedding. He was constantly available when it came to answering questions. Also, Prime Time's website's "plan your event" function made everything extremely easy. During our wedding, Frank knocked it out of the park with reception intros, dinner speeches, and end of the night songs. I would recommend PT Event Group wholeheartedly.
Frank and his team did an outstanding job for our wedding on 5/21/22. From the initial conversation with him up until the very last day, they have been so great to work with even with my last minute questions and unexpected changes 2 days before the wedding. We got married at Scottland Farms which does not have any Wi-Fi or cell service and I was a little worried about that but they were able to calm my fears and showed us how to make our playlist and plan out everything for the ceremony and the reception. Everything went smoothly and we all had a great time dancing the night away at our reception. The one of the many highlights of the night was the photo booth. We never expected to have so many people enjoy it as much as they did. There were over 300 pictures that we received of everyone using the props and just having a great time. The photo booth is a must for any event. I definitely give Prime Time Event Group a 10/10 and will recommend them to everyone for their special event. I could not thank Frank and his team enough for helping make our day memorable and so much fun!!
Frank and the Prime Time Event Group did an amazing job keeping the dance floor full all night! Frank was helpful from the start understanding our vision for the night then making sure it all happened smoothly. They also helped by providing microphones and sound system for the ceremony. We couldn't be happier having them apart of our wedding day!
Frank Smith from Prime Time Event Group DJ'd our multicultural wedding at Keswick Vineyards and was an absolute pleasure to work with! Frank came highly recommended by our day-of-coordinator and we couldn't have been happier with the experience of working with him. He was always responsive, professional, punctual, and knew how to read the crowd very well. Thanks to Frank, there was lots of dancing and a fun-filled atmosphere at our wedding. Overall, we highly recommend Frank!
We reached out to Prime Time because of their fun and energetic website. From the pictures and videos on their socials you can tell that people really enjoy having them at their events.
Frank took the time to hop on a call with my fiance and I and was very accommodating of our schedule (we currently live in a different time zone). He was super friendly, and we could tell that he really wanted to learn more about us to ensure that we would be a good fit and that they had the services we were looking for. All of his information was super helpful, and while we did not ultimately select them for our wedding, we wanted to ensure that others knew about their A+ customer service and their positive attitude.
Thank you DJ Frank!
Frank and team did a fabulous job at our wedding. Leading to the wedding, Frank was very responsive and answered our questions faster than anticipated which is always appreciated. The portal for music and planning was also super helpful. At the wedding, Frank and team played our music in such a great order while also inputting other music that fit our vibe and guests. It was such a fun time, and I keep hearing from our guests how great the DJs were. Fantastic time. Highly recommend, you won’t regret it!!!
Frank and his team were awesome from Day 1! We had a one hour phone consultation before booking and he answered all my novice questions about reception details. I didn’t realize how much a DJ does … not only dancing, but ceremony and cocktail hour music, bridal party announcements at reception, cake cutting, coordinating with the venue team, etc.!! He is experienced, flexible, and can tailor music to whatever you imagine. Frank helped our wedding day run seamlessly. He is a prompt communicator via phone and email. Also, his online platform for music selection was super helpful. We definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding DJ!
DJ Frank and his team were amazing!! Our wedding reception could not have been any better! We have received so many compliments about DJ Frank and his team. They kept the partying going all night. Everyone had a blast! They also did a great job with helping us plan our music for the ceremony and reception. Frank stayed in close contact with us and was always available if we had any questions. His website is super easy to use and very helpful when it comes to choosing music. DJ Frank and his team are very friendly and easy to work with! We would recommend him to anyone! Thanks again for helping make our special day so great!!!
Frank,
I wanted to take a moment to recognize and thank you for your outstanding performance throughout our wedding on Sunday night; and even your actions leading up to the event. Mary and I both found your coordination calls extremely helpful; as we talked through the event with you, it put us at ease to know we were all on the same page.
The night of the wedding, you arrived and immediately began to get squared away and coordinate with other vendors on scene, which really stood out in my mind as someone who knows what needs to happen, and begins working towards that end. Throughout the night you did an outstanding job in keeping things on track and directing the evening from one phase to another. Mary and I very much appreciated that. We were also quite impressed with your ability to adapt on the fly and play songs that "fit". Knowing that you could operate on your own and keep things rolling allowed us to enjoy the night that much more.
I know that a thank you email like this is not necessarily required, but when I experience someone who exhibits great professionalism and interpersonal skills while on the job, I think its valuable let you know how much we appreciated your work. If I hear of anyone in need of a DJ in the area I will certainly point them in your direction.
Very Respectfully,
Mark and Mary
Frank rocked our wedding!! He had the dance floor packed the entire night and gave us the wedding experience we envisioned. Frank was great to work with during the planning process and made us feel confident going into the wedding that it would be awesome! 100% recommend DJ Frank!
Frank is a very friendly guy that was very flexible and open to all of our ideas, even with a less-than-normal schedule and wedding event. Would definitely recommend!
Frank was amazing! I already have been telling my friends too use him! He helped us through the whole process! The music was perfect! He made sure people were having a great time and that they were on their feet all night! The photo booth was a must! Everyone loved it! If I had to do it again I would pick Frank every time! I cannot thank him enough.
I was really nervous about our DJ selection because I have seen at friends' weddings what a difference a good/not so good DJ experience can make, and Frank exceeded all our expectations and made my worries disappear! He was so helpful throughout the process, and his online portal made planning the evening and selecting songs super simple. He even edited the father-daughter dance song when we asked the day before the wedding! We were beyond thrilled with Prime Time Event Group and DJ Frank!
We loved working with Prime Time Group from the very beginning. DJ Frank was Amazing!! He was very organized and professional during our phone calls leading up to our wedding and made sure to hear us and deliver on what we wanted for our day! The online portal he uses was great and allowed us to make our own wedding playlist which we loved. We would highly recommend using Prime Time Event Group (especially DJ Frank!)
Frank was hired the moment I hung up the phone during our initial conversation.
The online portal to request songs was easy to use and if I was not able to find a specific song, I was able to send in a Spotify Playlist. With my busy schedule, it was amazing getting reminders when playlists were due, especially creeping towards the final due date. He was extremely flexible when we couldn't nail down a few songs and let us take our time.
My wedding day was a blur, but the ceremony went off without a hitch and the cocktail hour and dinner music was perfect to set the mood. As a COVID measure, he added a QR code for guests to scan to request their favorite songs and it was perfect. I had guests dancing all night with smiles on their faces. We have gotten many compliments from our guests because of Frank and I can't recommend him and his team enough.
I am so thankful he was available for our new date when we had to postpone our wedding a week prior, I do not think I would have been happier with any other DJ.
Frank f*&$%ing crushed it for our wedding. In the midst of a pandemic and having almost 100 people unable to attend, we were so worried that it wouldn't be the really fun wedding that we wanted and cared about so much for our guests and everyone kept saying what a wild and fun night it was. Frank kept the energy up, moved things right along when they needed to be and was super accommodating and flexible with us throughout the whole process. I can't say enough great things and am so so so happy we hired him as our DJ!
Let me preface this review by stating that I run a wedding venue in Virginia and have seen a lot of DJs over the years. When it came time to plan my own wedding, it was a no-brainer who I was going to work with.
Not only is Frank with Prime Time Event Group a great person to work beside and get to know, he is a fantastic DJ. Working with him through the planning process was a breeze and my fiance and I had a great time putting together playlists and music ideas. As the year of planning progressed and we thought of songs we wanted to play at the reception we would just add them to his website.
From the music that we picked out, Frank designed a playlist that completely matched our style. The dance floor was packed ALL NIGHT and I myself was on the dance floor for hours. Not to mention he stepped in last minute on two major details:
1) We decided right at the beginning of the ceremony that we wanted microphones for the officiant, which we had not planned on and without hesitation Frank was there and ready to deliver.
2) When we did our special dances for the evening, I threw Frank a curve ball after dancing with my mother, I took my step-mother's hand and pulled her onto the dance floor for a special dance as well. Frank did not miss a beat and went right along with everything - as though he and I had some secret plan to do this all along (we didn't).
A good emcee, a fun guy to work with, and a great DJ. My wedding would not have been the same without him!
I can’t say enough good things about Frank and his team at Prime Time Event. He is an awesome DJ. The dance floor was packed the entire night and my friends are still talking about how much they enjoyed the music. On top of that, Frank is just a really great vendor to work with—very friendly and attentive to your requests for the day. My friends also liked using the new contactless music request option Frank provides. Would definitely recommend to anyone having a wedding in the area!
Frank was awesome to work with! He was so friendly from the start! He made the process of getting everything set up so easy.
Frank and his team were so fun and easy to work with! They kept our guests on the dance floor all night and everyone loved the photo booth!
We had Frank from Prime Time on our wedding day at Keswick Vineyards and he really came through for us. We had to reschedule from April to September for the pandemic and he was with us every step of the way. He was immediately available and flexible to try to work with us on our new date. We are also VERY into music, and had some singular/hard to find choices and he really came through for us. His suggestions were all fantastic and his professionalism was exactly what we needed. Also, he has a text option for requests that our guests just loved. We would highly recommend prime time and frank for any couple who wants to hire a DJ that will care just as much about making their day amazing as the couple.
Prime Time Event Group did an awesome job lamay our wedding and truly made all the difference. We didn’t have a ton of people stay but I think that was just due to the weather being chilly and COVID. We had a lot of grandparents and 3 pregnant couples. Our first DJ cancelled on us 2 1/2 months prior to our wedding and Prime Time Event Group truly saves the day! I thought everything was perfect and we are so thankful for them stepping in on such short notice and working with us. I can’t say enough good things about these guys! Professional, respectful, caring, and they know how to get the party started! Thank you so much!!!
Frank Smith was extremely easy to work with leading up to the wedding. He’s really organized and helpful throughout the planning process. He has an online planning forum that helps you pick out the songs you want on your playlist. You can choose must plays, maybes and don’t plays. It’s also laid out well to choose the songs for each of the ceremony and reception moments. We also did the photobooth through them and had no complaints there! Fun props and great print outs! They don’t skimp out on the number of copies for the prints either. Definitely recommend Frank Smith with Prime Time Sound & DJ Services.
Frank and Jon did a wonderful job DJing out wedding. They were so professional and helped make the day stress free. We had wedding guests and even other wedding vendors tell us how great they were. Everyone loved the music selection. We also had the photobooth. I was a big hit with all the guests. Primetime provided tons of props and let us customize the photostrips. We love looking at them and seeing how much fun our guests had.
Frank Smith and his staff were great for our wedding! He was responsive during the planning process and even had a website to request love it/like it/hate it songs for the wedding. He was also very professional the day of our wedding and kept the music going for our guests. Definitely recommend!
We used Frank and his team for DJ services and a photobooth for our wedding in Orange, VA. Frank is thoughtful, responsive, and invested. In the planning process, Frank spent the time necessary to hear from us what we were looking for in our wedding music. We put a few song suggestions on his online portal (very easy to use by the way!), but Frank took those small suggestions and played the exact music we were looking for at the wedding. The dance floor was never empty! I also think that Frank is extremely reasonably priced, wonderful value for the great service and results you'll get.
We'd highly recommend using Frank and his team.
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More than 10 years ago, I had a friend who came to me and said, “Frank, you have a lot of music, a nice sound system and are not scared to speak in front of people. How about you DJ my wedding?” That pattern continued over the next 5-6 years, with more people asking me to DJ. Then my friend Derek Floyd asked me if I was willing to DJ a wedding here and there. That was the beginning of Prime Time Event Group. I love knowing that we make sure our clients’ wedding or event is not just a great memory, but an amazing experience that they will cherish forever.
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