About this vendor
Operating out of South Lake Tahoe, CA, Lake Tahoe DJ is a duo of enthusiastic and professional DJs with a passion for a good time. Enthusiasm and experience are two essential characteristics that describe the musical pair. With a wide variety of music on offer, your big day will have the right beat to fit the occasion.
With a background in radio broadcasting, owner Ryan Palmer, a self-proclaimed perfectionist of his trade, aims to deliver a professional service to couples. With polished microphone and public speaking competencies, Ryan assures couples they are getting the best MC in the proverbial house. Partner Dylan Thomas, a familiar face around Lake Tahoe since 1982, prides himself on using the industry's most current and up-to-date equipment available. With over ten years’ experience in wedding events, the DJ-duo is well equipped to make your special event the party it deserves to be.
With a near-endless archive of great music available, Lake Tahoe DJ can cater to all your music needs. From the newest pop songs available to those old dusty classics that awaken the bright-eyed nostalgic feeling, they have a song to fit every occasion. The team offers face-to-face meetings with couples, so that a tailored musical experience can be achieved to reflect them and their love.
Lake Tahoe DJ offers an unparalleled array of services from MC services to sound equipment. They can be acquired for events such as rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies and receptions, as well as the after party. The team understands that timelines need to be followed and are willing to assist in coordinating your event , helping everything flow naturally and to schedule. Setup and takedown services are also offered so that the focus is solely on enjoying your big celebration.
Details
Equipment
- Sound Equipment
Music Genres
- Bluegrass
- Classical
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
- EDM
Music Services
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
4-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.2023.
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We had a great experience with Ryan. He was responsive from the very first email and stayed on top of every detail leading up to the day, which took a lot off our plates. He’s an e...
xcellent MC — he kept the night moving, made the announcements feel natural, and read the room well. His equipment was high quality and the sound was flawless from the ceremony through the last song, with no hiccups at all. We’d recommend him to anyone.
DJ RYAN PALMER!!! He is our guy. We could not have asked for a better DJ for our wedding. The dance floor was absolutely popping for 2 hours straight and he understood our vibe and...
the songs we wanted to play. I had people come up to me on the dance floor and be like what in the world he’s better than shows I’ve paid to see…
Use Ryan I promise he will blow you out of the water!
I hired Ryan to be my DJ for my wedding in Tahoe and he was amazing! Everything went great and was able to play all my requested songs and personal playlist. Great at communicating...
and staying on time with the event. Towards the end of the night, everyone had a great time dancing and having fun!
Ryan was an excellent DJ for our wedding! He was great to work with and made the entire process from start to finish so easy. Everything went exactly as we had planned. Ryan was a ...
great MC throughout the night. During the dancing, we asked to play songs that would keep people on the dance floor and he absolutely nailed it! We highly recommend!
Ryan was such a great addition to our wedding at Desolation Hotel, Hope valley. He was so great at checking in with me the night of the wedding to make sure the flow was going okay...
, asking if I had any special requests in addition to what we had already chosen. I had specific songs chosen for special times in the evening and he assured that they played. We were so pleased.
Ryan was so easy to work with! Our day flowed so smoothly with Ryan's help. We got so many compliments on the music throughout the night and we have our DJ, Ryan, to thank for tha...
t! I can't recommend Lake Tahoe DJ enough!
We couldn’t be happier with Ryan! From the very beginning, his communication was excellent—he made sure to understand our music preferences, honored our “must play” list, and respe...
cted our “do not play” requests. On the wedding day, he absolutely delivered. The music was incredible, the transitions were seamless, and he kept the dance floor full all night long. Our guests had the best time, and we owe so much of that energy to him. If you’re looking for a DJ who is professional, attentive, and truly knows how to keep the party going, we can’t recommend him enough!
Huge thanks to Ryan! He was amazing at our wedding! From start to finish, he kept the dance floor alive and the vibe exactly what we wanted. He was super smooth with all the transi...
tions between events, and everything went down without a hitch. We were so impressed with how he got the crowd going and made the whole night flow perfectly. If you want a DJ who knows how to keep people on their feet and make everything run effortlessly, Ryan’s your guy. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Do you want your guests raving about how fun the dance floor was???? Hire Ryan from Lake Tahoe DJ! He did an OUTSTANDING job! Our guests never left the dance floor and he continued...
to read the room and play the right songs! He was kind, respectful, and easy to work with. He is the BEST!
Ryan from Lake Tahoe DJ was absolutely phenomenal! His song choices were great and kept all our guests of every age on the dance floor all night! If you want to make sure you and y...
our guests are kept up and dancing, Ryan is the perfect choice! The music for our cocktail and dinner hour was perfect and created a great atmosphere. He always answered any questions quickly and was so easy to work with. I didn't have to think about the music at all or feel the need to request or change anything because he did such an amazing job. I can't recommend Ryan enough!
Ryan was very kind and did a great job leading our guests. And keeping us on track.
Ryan was amazing!! My husband is a music guy so he created playlists to give to Ryan so Ryan could have an idea of our style. And wow, did Ryan impress us! He played every single s...
ong on our playlist and added in extra songs that fit exactly in with our style. He is very professional and kept things moving along with the timeline. He communicated clearly with us leading up to the wedding and during the wedding. All of our friends mentioned how great he did! We would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a fun DJ!
Ryan Palmer was amazing! It was so important to us to keep the energy high and the dance floor full—and he absolutely delivered. From the first song to the last, we danced the nigh...
t away and had the best time. Ryan read the crowd perfectly and kept the party going. Highly recommend him if you want an unforgettable night!
Dylan from Lake Tahoe DJ was recommended by a family friend for our wedding, and we truly could not have made a better choice. From the very beginning, the Lake Tahoe DJ team was a...
pleasure to work with. Ryan handled the initial scheduling and pricing with clarity and professionalism, and remained responsive and helpful throughout the process.
When it came time to plan the music and event logistics, Dylan was incredibly attentive and collaborative. He took the time to understand our vision, offered thoughtful suggestions, and shared his expertise to help guide our decisions. On the big day, Dylan delivered flawlessly. The music during our cocktail hour, ceremony, , and reception was perfect. Dylan hit every mark.
When it was time to dance, Dylan exceeded all expectations and helped create unforgettable celebration. He seamlessly blended our “must-play” songs into his own setlist and had everyone dancing, singing, and laughing. An unforgettable night.
In short, Lake Tahoe DJ delivered top-tier service and an amazing experience. Their contribution was instrumental in creating a magical wedding day we will always remember. Highly recommend!
Ryan was amazing! Professional, flexible, organized, quick to respond to calls and emails, so easy to work with... His planning documents really helped us get our wedding day sched...
ule organized in addition to planning the music. As a DJ he was great, but as an emcee/show runner, he really shined! He was able to keep things on time, read the room, make adjustments when needed, etc. You can't go wrong if you hire Ryan for your wedding or other event needing a DJ. Thanks Ryan!
Ryan was great. Reliable, punctual, friendly, helpful, fun, and was a great DJ. Would definitely recommend.
Ryan was so easy and awesome to work with! He knew exactly the vibe we were looking for and took any requests we made during the wedding! Would definitely recommend him for your ev...
ent or wedding!
Ryan was so easy to work with and accommodated everything we asked for & some! He truly rocked the night away and knew exactly how to cater to our guests. We had so many people com...
e up to us and say how great the music was. Not a single moment were people sitting. Truly a magical night & he excelled and exceeded our expectations!!!!!
Thank you so so much to
Ryan is extremely professional and AMAZING at what he does. He provided great, timely communication throughout our planning process. He was a true stand out of our wedding - our gu...
ests are still talking about his unreal services and playlist. If you want your guests dancing, he's your guy.
From my first meeting with Ryan, he was organized, professional, and efficient. He captured our day through his provided ceremony and reception planner which was perfect - he truly didn't miss a beat. He executed the ceremony perfectly and then killed it on the dance floor - we never had a lull. We were all dancing so much we thought the floor was going to cave in! If you want a wedding to remember, work with Ryan!!
Great DJ! Very easy to work with, played songs suited to our music tastes, we got so many complements!
Absolutely Phenomenal DJ Experience.
Our wedding wouldn't have been the same without Lake Tahoe DJ! From start to finish, he exceeded every expectation we had for our special day...
. Here's why he deserves every star:
1. Professionalism: Lake Tahoe DJ was incredibly professional throughout the entire process. From the initial consultation to the day of the wedding, he is prompt, organized, and attentive to our needs.
2. Communication: Communication was seamless with Lake Tahoe DJ. He was always available to answer any questions we had and was proactive in reaching out to finalize details as the big day approached.
3. Musical Talent: Lake Tahoe DJ has an incredible talent for reading the crowd and keeping the dance floor alive! He played a perfect mix of songs that catered to all ages and musical tastes, ensuring that everyone had a fantastic time.
4. Flexibility: Our wedding had some unique requests and last-minute changes, but Lake Tahoe DJ handled everything flawlessly. His adaptability and willingness to accommodate our requests made the entire experience stress-free.
5. Atmosphere: Lake Tahoe DJ truly set the perfect atmosphere for our wedding reception. The sound quality was top-notch, creating an unforgettable ambiance that enhanced the overall experience for us and our guests.
Overall, hiring Lake Tahoe DJ was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. His professionalism, communication, musical talent, flexibility, and ability to create an amazing atmosphere truly made our day magical. We can't thank him enough and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an exceptional DJ for their special event!
-James & Mikayla 2024
I found Ryan through the preferred vendor list from my venue and I couldn't be any happier! Ryan was so professional from the moment we met, and leading up to and day of. Over all ...
great vibe for your wedding! He was prompt with questions that I had, and the even the day of the wedding being flexible with a slight change of plans. And if you're worried about the music selcetion - don't be - Ryan will have you covered from start to finish!
Thank you, Ryan!!
Dylan was awesome to work with and definitely brought the party! As a wedding planner, it’s so important to have great vendors and Lake Tahoe DJ is definitely one of the best. Dyla...
n works directly with the couple to plan all the music selections, but also coordinates with the planner to create a seamless timeline. Even though we had a rainy day, Dylan still showed up with a positive attitude and made sure the day was fun and perfect for the couple and the guests. I love working with Lake Tahoe DJ and will absolutely recommend them to all my future clients.
Ryan has such a cool vibe and really brought us the energy we were looking for on our wedding day. Super professional and nailed every part of our music and audio from ceremony to ...
reception. Highly recommend
Ryan is a class act at what he does. You can truly tell he cares about not only the amazing quality of his work, but also making each couple’s day special and unique. He went above...
and beyond for us on our wedding day. From coordinating with our live musician, assisting family members feel comfortable with their microphones for the ceremony and speeches, adjusting to last minute changes to assuring the day flowed smoothly. Our family and friends couldn’t stop talking about their wonderful interactions with Ryan. He was truly part of our day. I would highly recommend his services to anyone. His character, commitment and professionalism speak for itself in his work.
Ryan was the best DJ and MC! He worked with us with our specific music/song choices and even worked with our officiant to make sure the mic was working before the ceremony. Very pr...
ofessional! We even had a couple of friends that did not leave the dance floor the whole night because he played all the great music!
Ryan was an AWESOME D.J. He was very attentive to all our song requests and the timings of specific songs for our special dances. He kept the energy level high all night long and t...
he dance floor was packed with everyone having a great time. Ryan contributed so much to the best night of our lives. Thank you so much for everything!!
Ryan was perfect. He was extremely professional and helped keep the momentum going the entire night! Our wedding party had so much fun. Literally, every one of our guests got on th...
e dance floor at least once. Even the older crowd who don't normally dance let loose. It was such a magical evening and Ryan played the mix perfectly. He was very attentive leading up to the wedding and was always available.
From my husband: Ryan absolutely killed our wedding. Being the MC, he had a big influence on the wedding and with his experience, he gave us a ton of confidence in his abilities a...
nd did a fantastic job. We gave him some songs that we liked and Ryan was able to read the dance floor and keep it full and fun. He was VERY accommodating as well. I surprised my wife with a story before the reception that included a song and he kept it a secret and executed it perfectly. We had a schedule of events (like a Greek wedding dance and Anniversary song) throughout the night and we had to change the plan on the fly multiple times and I was able to walk right up to him and explain and he just took it in stride. Weddings are obviously stressful, and it was awesome being able to trust Ryan and know he’s executing perfectly.
Ryan is awesome! I had very specific music and he accommodated every request I had. Such a cool guy and I was so happy he was a part of our special day!
Ryan was just fantastic! We had to alter the timeline several times day of due to weather and he rolled with it and was completely professional through it all. His song choices kep...
t the night flowing and his MC skills were phenomenal.
Ryan made our special day SO FUN! EDM music is hugely important to my husband and I, and an integral part to our relationship. So, we had pretty particular and very non-traditional...
music requests for our ceremony and reception. Ryan played all of our must songs and did such a great job filling in the rest to match our vibe. He was fun and energetic on the mic and was really just such a joy! Oh also - we had to do some last minute shuffling around because of a random gust of rain right before the ceremony (In June! 🤯) and Ryan was flexible and able to make the needed changes easy peasy.
Ryan did an amazing job at our wedding! We hired him as a recommendation of our event planner. I had selected all of my vendors myself prior to that so I was a little hesitant hiri...
ng someone I didn't do the research on - boy, am I so glad she recommended him!!! He did phenomenal at all of the announcements, played a ridiculously long list of my song requests, and kept the dance floor poppin! Thank you so much Ryan!
We hired Dylan for our wedding, and he is truly awesome to work with. He is professional, accommodating, very, VERY good at what he does, and just generally a great addition to any...
wedding. Cannot recommend hiring him (for any and all events) enough!
Ryan DJ’d our wedding in September 2022 and he was so attentive to our needs asked all the right questions, kept in touch with us throughout the night to make sure our needs were m...
et. His ability to read the room and keep the party moving/flowing was un matched. We highly recommend Ryan.
We hired Ryan to DJ/MC our August 2022 wedding and he did an amazing job! We had originally planned for July 2020, and through two COVID postponements, he was accommodating, easy t...
o work with and understanding. We were lucky to have a wedding that was relaxed and super fun – and Ryan played a huge role in making that happen. In addition to being pro about keeping the night on schedule with easygoing and zero cheesy wedding DJ vibes, Ryan really knows how to play to a crowd and kept the dance floor popping all night long. We also had some very particular music requests and he was awesome about incorporating those throughout our reception. After our wedding, several friends told us it was the most fun wedding they'd ever been to – and we know that Ryan was a big reason why. We would highly recommend Ryan at Lake Tahoe DJ to anyone looking to throw an incredible wedding or event. We're so happy that he was part of our wedding team, and we know the night wouldn't have been the unforgettable night it was without him!
Ryan DJ'd our May 2022 wedding and he was awesome. He did a great job with everything and was so easy and fun to work with. The sound set up was perfect, he MC'd the whole event an...
d kept us on schedule, and he DJ'd a fun dance party! Our friends and family loved him too!
We had the pleasure of having Dylan DJ our wedding in early May 2022. We had a very small wedding and wanted our guest to be able to request songs on the spot - Dylan was so accomm...
odating! Our dinner was on the 2nd floor and he worked with us so that we could have music at dinner and then at the reception downstairs. He was very go with the flow and put up with my crazy family and friends! Created a great atmosphere for a fun wedding!
Our coordinator recommended Lake Tahoe DJ to us and they made everything so easy. Dylan ended up being our DJ so all we had to do was fill out the reception and ceremony music list...
s and we were set. I also had been compiling a Spotify playlist of songs our guests requested in their RSVPs as well as songs my hubby and I wanted played so I shared that with him and he used that at the beginning of our ceremony which was nice. He took requests from our guests and played the right songs for the right crowds throughout the night as the younger people stayed out and the older relatives headed home. Dylan was super nice and did a great job setting the mood for our special day.
I am so happy we chose Ryan as the DJ for our wedding celebration. He played great music. Ryan was easy to work with, very professional, incredibly organized, very responsive to ...
my emails, and had great attention to detail. We would highly recommend him!!
Ryan was our DJ for our beautiful Lake Tahoe wedding. He did an amazing job from the timeline, requests, and playlist. He kept the party going and all of our guests loved him! So...
happy he got to be a part of our special day!
After quite a bit of research into various DJs in the Lake Tahoe area, we were thrilled to book Ryan for our wedding in July. My husband and I have a very broad taste in music, and...
that is what Ryan is known for--and rightly so. He clearly understood the vibe we were looking for, and played a mix of various decades, genres, and artists. We had a smaller wedding (less than 50 people) and at every moment throughout the wedding, there were people on the dance floor. Multiple people throughout the wedding commented on the great music. When we had no idea what to do for the closing song, Ryan came up with the best recommendation, which got everyone back on the dance floor singing and dancing--a fantastic finale and way to close out the evening. Beyond the music, he was also very responsive leading up to the wedding and flexible when we had to reschedule due to COVID. Highly recommend!
Ryan was absolutely great! He DJ'd our dinner and reception for our wedding at The West Shore Cafe. He gave such a great vibe during dinner, and even with everything going on I rem...
ember turning to him and saying "great song!" The dance party was such a blast too! Jams that got everyone on the dance floor. He was great a announcing the different events of the evening and being an MC. Definitely a great choice and so easy to work with.
Ryan was amazing! From the very beginning he was helpful and responsive... and patient when I had questions. Our guest were dancing all night, and at one point everyone in the room...
was singing Backstreet Boys at the top of their lungs. In addition to creating a killer playlist, he was also instrumental in helping to ensure that we stuck to our timeline.
We hired Ryan to DJ our wedding reception and were very happy that we did. We had something of an unusual combination of themes, with retro video games and prohibition-era cocktail...
s, and Ryan nailed it. We'd picked out a few songs we knew we wanted played from those themes, and Ryan ran with those and wove in other songs through the night that worked great. Beyond that, the sound quality and lighting were perfect, and Ryan did a great job with the flow of the evening.
Dylan was our DJ and he was amazing! He did a wonderful job with the ceremony/dinner and kept the whole party dancing the night away!!!
Dylan is amazing! We had an eclectic song request list, and a large age range in our guests. Dylan seamlessly transitioned back and forth between Top 40, AC/DC, Catherine Russell...
, and the Harlem Shake keeping everyone dancing the entire night. It was so fun seeing our parents and aunts and uncles dancing alongside our cousins and friends, this was 100% attributed to Dylan’s awesome DJ skills. Two weeks later we are still talking about how impressed we were with the music that night.
On top of this, Dylan was professional and extremely easy to work with. We would recommend Lake Tahoe DJ to anyone looking for a DJ for their event.
Dylan and Ryan were awesome to work with. They were efficient and professional and helped create the perfect atmosphere for our ceremony and reception. They know what they're doing...
...let them do their thing and you won't regret it!
Dylan Thomas was the DJ for our wedding and we couldn't have been more satisfied with his work and professionalism. It was extremely hard for my husband and I to chose a DJ for our...
big day since we are both in the music industry and both dj ourselves, but not only did Dylan cater exactly to our very eclectic music needs but he was so kind to make a million last minute changes the week leading up to our wedding, and even changes and additions 5 minutes before our reception. He handled everything so well even under so much pressure. Dylan is great at his craft and his flexibility was much appreciated. He made our big day very special!! I would highly recommend him!!!
Dylan was the DJ for my wedding at Gatekeepers Museum in Tahoe City, CA. In a nutshell, he was FABULOUS! Our ceremony and reception were outdoors so we were a little nervous about ...
sound quality, but Dylan made sure everything was perfect. He was easy to work with right from the start. He provided us a list of suggested songs and a ceremony and reception planner. He was very organized and kept us on track the entire night. We provided a list of songs to Dylan that we definitely wanted played and he filled in the rest. The number 1 compliment I get from my guests about the wedding was how great the DJ was. It was the BEST day and BEST dance party ever. I HIGHLY recommend choosing Dylan for your event!
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