Shawn Gillie Entertainment

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Albany, Lake George Region, Saratoga

Travel area: Within 300 miles See details

5.0

Praised by couples for:

Unique party atmosphere

DJ quality

Music selection

Shawn did an impeccable job at my wedding! He was able to take the playlist that my husband and I created and incorporate it in a way that suited the various events within our wedding. My husband and I created a rather large list of songs that he was able to transform into a cohesive playlist. He played what we wanted, but also knew how to keep the dance floor alive with some additional songs of his choosing. He gave us a lot of control over what was played, but also melded our ideas into an agenda that made sense. He was even able to take songs from Youtube and incorporate them into the set. He is kind, accommodating, and punctual. He responds quickly and follows up with you as needed. I highly recommend him!

Eliza C.

5.0

Shawn was AMAZING!!!! We got so many compliments on how fun our wedding was and it would not have been possible without Shawn. The lighting, photobooth, and video guest book were such great add ons. We highly recommend Shawn for any of your DJ needs!

Davina G.

5.0

Shawn Gillie

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Shawn Gillie Entertainment is a wedding DJ service based in Troy, NY. Since 1999, this team has been bringing entertainment to romantic wedding receptions and is dedicated to keeping guests on the dance floor all night. No matter your event size or favorite music genre, they will go above and beyond to give you and your loved ones a fun-filled evening. Owner Shawn is passionate about entertaining large crowds, splitting his time between his DJ services and stand-up comedy routines. He uses high-quality speakers, microphones, and lighting, and consistently updates his equipment to ensure the highest quality of sound and lighting. With Shawn Gillie Entertainment, you will have an array of genres to choose from for your big day, including country, EDM, Bollywood, and Top 40 hits. He happily serves in various areas throughout New York, including upstate, Hudson Valley, and the central area. Shawn Gillie Entertainment will customize their services to best suit your specific needs and wants. Throughout your big day, Shawn and his team will work with your photographer, coordinator, and other vendors to make sure everything goes according to plan. In addition to his high-quality music, he offers MC services and will handle all your announcements and introductions. He can also provide his comedy services for your rehearsal dinner, reception, or pre-wedding events, to help you laugh away any nuptial jitters. Now offering Photobooth, Audio Guestbook, Uplighting, Monogram as well as Custom and Glow Packages.

LGBTQ+-owned Business

22+ years in business

Small team (2-10 members)

Details

Equipment

Audio/Visual Equipment

Sound Equipment

Music Genres

African

Arabic

Bluegrass

Bollywood

Caribbean

Celtic

Classical

Country

Dance

Disco

EDM

Flamenco

Folk

Hip-Hop

Indian

Jazz

Klezmer

Latin

Mariachi

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

5-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2026.2025.2024.+2 more.

Hall of Fame

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

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Meet the team

Shawn Gillie

Owner

I've been doing weddings since 1999! I'm a DJ, Stand-Up Comedian and a Travel Agent. All three combined created Shawn Gillie Entertainment. When I'm the DJ for an event I realize the music is the real star! I don't do a lot of unnecessary talking over the music. I make sure your wedding is about you and your needs! I'll work very close with you to make sure you get exactly what you're looking for. You can find out more about me by visiting my website www.shawngillie.com I'm also here to help you plan the perfect Honeymoon if you need some help! Add Gillie's Getaways on Facebook

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Shawn was praised as professional, responsive, and accommodating, delivering flawless ceremony and reception music. He kept the dance floor packed, read the crowd well, and offered popular add-ons like photo booths, uplighting, and glow packages. Couples valued his organization, communication, flexibility, and fair pricing.

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Patrick K

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5/04/2026

5 stars isn’t enough! We loved working with Shawn! Everything was flawless. From the start he was professional and so very accommodating to our nonstop questions and changes. I app...

reciated being able to add notes and make changes to his online form whenever we wanted. It made life so much easier. Our dance floor was full from the end of dinner until the very last song. Our guests absolutely loved the photo booth and had a blast. They had many props! Shawn did exactly what we had talked about and had hoped for on our wedding day. It was perfect.

Eliza C

9/11/2026

Shawn did an impeccable job at my wedding! He was able to take the playlist that my husband and I created and incorporate it in a way that suited the various events within our wedd...

ing. My husband and I created a rather large list of songs that he was able to transform into a cohesive playlist. He played what we wanted, but also knew how to keep the dance floor alive with some additional songs of his choosing. He gave us a lot of control over what was played, but also melded our ideas into an agenda that made sense. He was even able to take songs from Youtube and incorporate them into the set. He is kind, accommodating, and punctual. He responds quickly and follows up with you as needed. I highly recommend him!

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Davina G

6/09/2026

Shawn was AMAZING!!!! We got so many compliments on how fun our wedding was and it would not have been possible without Shawn. The lighting, photobooth, and video guest book were s...

uch great add ons. We highly recommend Shawn for any of your DJ needs!

Rebecca B

6/03/2026

Fantastic to work with, highly responsive, not over bearing with questions and executed perfectly what we were looking for! People were on the dance floor all night

Darcy and Michael L

4/30/2026

If you need a DJ, look no further than Shawn! We are so happy with him from the start to the end. He made it so easy this entire process and calmed our nerves when we were overwh...

elmed. He played everything we asked which was a big deal for us. We had several songs that had hidden meanings. Our dance floor was packed all night and our guests are still talking about what an amazing time they had a month later. Two of our friends are getting married and I'm pretty sure Shawn will be their DJ. My grandfather even danced and I don't think he has done that since our wedding. Everything was just perfect. I wish I could give him more than 5 stars.

Danielle C

11/18/2025

Shawn was an absolute pleasure to work with on our wedding day and throughout the planning process. He was so communicative, even letting us know when he would be away and might no...

t respond right away. During what can feel like a very stressful process, Shawn had a part in making things easy. We gave Shawn some songs that were important to us for him to play but we really let him feel out the crowd and play what he thought would be hits and he delivered. Our dance floor was literally packed all night long. Even his dinner playlist had our guests up and dancing. Shawn’s prices are also extremely reasonable for the great service he provides. I would recommend Shawn Gillie Entertainment over and over again!

Genevieve K

11/10/2025

Shawn was a tremendous professional from start to finish. He made sure to get to know us, and understand what we wanted our wedding to be. He was remarkably patient, and willing to...

work with us as we changed our minds a few times on what we were looking to do. He made sure that our event was one to remember, and everyone who attended would go on to commend the music, its sound quality, and overall vibe that Shawn was able to ensure was from the first song he played through the final one. He made sure to check in with us to know precisely what we needed, and was never intrusive with his timing or inquiries. His thoughtful inquiry led to an immediately full dance floor and our guests talking about it for weeks to come! I cannot imagine how he could have created a better environment or more fun experience. He comes with our most emphatic recommendations!

Katie S

10/27/2025

Shawn was absolutely fantastic! When I had questions, he was right there with the answers, and his questionnaire helped me feel incredibly prepared for the big day. From our ceremo...

ny music to our reception, he nailed every moment and helped create memories that I will genuinely treasure forever. He executed everything we were looking for so wonderfully, and even with a crowd that wasn't big on dancing, I spent the night boogying with my husband and our closest friends, and everything was perfect.

Shannan A

10/22/2025

Genuinely don’t know where to start. We wanted a pretty non-stop party and Shawn delivered, if you’re questioning the photo booth DO IT. Our guests had so much fun using it & we lo...

ved looking through the pictures after. Huge thank you to Shawn and his assistant for making the party fun and keeping the photo booth going.

Valerie B

10/21/2025

Shawn did an absolutely amazing job. Me and my wife had a perfect wedding. He was organized, prompt, and his questionnaire that he had us fill out was incredibly detailed and tho...

rough. We would absolutely recommend Shawn to anyone!

Megan W

10/08/2025

Shawn did an amazing job at our wedding! His communication was amazing and answered any questions we had before hand almost immediately! The day of he did a great job at having thi...

ngs go smoothly and we had such a great time all thanks to him!

Chris V

10/07/2025

Shawn was an absolutely amazing DJ for our wedding! From start to finish, he was incredibly easy to work with—professional, responsive, and genuinely committed to making our day pe...

rfect. On the night of the wedding, his performance was everything my wife and I hoped for. The music, the energy, the flow—it was all spot on. Our guests had a blast, and the dance floor stayed packed all night. We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ. Highly recommend Shawn to anyone looking to make their event unforgettable!

Miranda P

8/09/2025

We had Shawn DJ at our wedding and he did amazing! So easy to work with. We used his mic for our ceremony and booked the essentials package which was great for our wedding! He play...

ed the songs we requested while using his music knowledge to work in songs that helped keep the energy going which was much appreciated. Thanks again, Shawn!

Daniella S

7/14/2025

Shawn was amazing ! He was so patient with us and we had such a great time !

Melissa B

5/31/2025

Shawn was amazing! His ability to keep the dance floor going was impeccable, and he made sure every single person had a great time the entire night. The photo booth was amazing, o...

ur guests can't stop talking about how much they loved it. Shawn's announcements were spectacular, and exactly how we imagined it. He was incredibly easy to work with, even when we changed our first dance choreography the day before the wedding. 10/10 would recommend Shawn for every couple!

Marcia F

12/17/2024

Shawn was AWESOME! He kept the dance floor full all night!! He was very detailed in asking us what we wanted/envisioned and made it all happen- we even had a special Christmas ch...

aracter appearance at our reception and Shawn found the perfect festive music to accompany him! His lighting was fantastic and fun- we HIGHLY recommend him!! You will NOT be disappointed!!

Jen C

10/24/2024

Shawn ticks every box I could’ve ever asked for not only as a DJ, but also as a person. He is kind, has a great sense of humor and he genuinely cares, not only about your experienc...

e with him, but you as a whole. His prices are more than fair as well as he offers a number of packages and add ons to choose from whether that be a glow package, different lighting, an audio book and a Photo Booth to name a few. Shawn also has hosted the shoe game and has a fun centerpiece giveaway game you may want to talk to him about. He truly wishes that you have the time of your life and wants to know exactly how to make it happen for you. The way he is also able to read the crowd and give the people what they want without anything being said to or asked of him is amazing. I would hire Shawn again in a heartbeat for any big event I were to have!

Dylan E

10/04/2024

Shawn was perfect for our wedding! He matched our energy and understood the vibes we wanted to give throughout the wedding. He was very thorough with the questionnaire that he ha...

s his clients fill out to make sure he understands everything. He also is great at communicating and gets back to you in a timely manner. He truly is a great find for a DJ, and I can definitely say everything will go smoothly if you choose him as a vendor for your wedding!

Ambyr L

9/25/2024

He was very understanding when it came to songs I wanted. Works quite well with payment plans and affordability! He did everything I’ve asked of him & was a wonderful DJ! Music sou...

nded great!

Helen C

9/23/2024

Shawn did an incredible job as the DJ at a wedding here at Brookledge! He kept the energy up, the dance floor full, and created a great atmosphere for the entire evening. His music...

selection perfectly matched for what the couple wanted, and everyone had a blast. We highly recommend Shawn for any wedding!

Chad J

9/20/2024

We couldn’t be more thrilled with Shawn as our wedding DJ! From the moment he arrived promptly at the venue, ready to set up in two different locations, we knew we were in good han...

ds. He not only played our favorite songs but also seamlessly mixed in some of his own selections that perfectly matched the vibe of our celebration. What truly set Shawn apart was his willingness to work with us to include some less conventional events, like a live performance and an air guitar contest. These unique touches brought so much fun and energy to the evening! Even when our timeline was delayed due to a venue issue, Shawn graciously stayed an extra half hour to ensure our party continued without a hitch. We also purchased the LED light dance party package, and it did not disappoint! Our guests are still raving about it, claiming it was the best dancing they’ve ever experienced at a wedding. If you’re looking for a DJ who is professional, adaptable, and knows how to create an unforgettable experience, look no further than Shawn. Thank you for making our wedding day so special!

Alyssa M

9/03/2024

Shawn was AMAZING!!! He did a fantastic job keeping the party going, and was able to play awesome music that tied in all guests- younger and older!!! This made everyone feel welcom...

e on the dance floor, which was our main priority. Overall, I cannot recommend Shawn enough. Extremely fair pricing for what he is offering, you can’t find anything better!!

Deborah G

8/09/2024

He made the day perfect. He did a wonderful job of playing the songs we requested and making sure the vibe was right. He helped keep the events on schedule and was just over all wo...

nderful

Cassidy D

7/20/2024

Shawn was AMAZING!!!! We booked him for our wedding two weeks ago and are so happy that we did. He kept the party going and our guests were dancing all night long. We also used his...

photo booth services and audio guest book. 10/10 would recommend!!!

Talia B

7/18/2024

Shawn did an excellent job DJing our wedding. Shawn was extremely responsive In our wedding planning process, speaking to us regularly for planning and doing a zoom session. When i...

t came to the wedding day, Shawn knew our schedule and did an excellent job keeping things on track. Shawn also played great music, and everyone was dancing all night long. I highly recommend Shawn to anyone who wants to keep people on the dance floor. Thanks Shawn!!

Kayla F

7/18/2024

Shawn is THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!! Not only was he the best DJ & had our guests on the dance floor all night he also is the most personable & funniest human I know! We connected from ou...

r first initial call & I knew we had to hire him for our special day! He made our day so fun and was there via text or call whenever I needed him during the planning process. He even has lots of extra services like audio guestboooks photo booths & more .. I wouldn’t think twice about hiring him 😃 oh and his pricing is super fair compared to other DJs out there!

Ashley R

6/30/2024

Highly recommend! Shawn was so professional, responsive, patient and most all supportive. First time bride here and no idea what I was doing. He also saved the day our Photo Booth...

guy backed out at the last minute I was panicked didn’t know what to do. Thankfully Shawn was able to provide his photo booth and someone to work it at the last second! Looking for the perfect DJ for your wedding he’s your guy!

Nicole A

5/26/2024

We just got married yesterday! Shawn was super helpful and communicated very well throughout our wedding planning. He was very open to suggestions, music was perfect for all ages a...

nd everyone loved the variety as well as all the suggested songs we gave him. 10/10 reliable and very reasonably priced!! Thanks Shawn for a fun filled night!!!

Hannah C

10/11/2023

Shawn provided the entertainment for our October 7 wedding and we could not be happier that we hired him! Hiring a DJ can be tricky because it's one vendor you really can't "tria...

l" before your big day. Shawn took away a lot of that stress with a comprehensive questionnaire he had us fill out ahead of the wedding. We also sent him a list of do not play songs and vibe suggestions, but trusted him to read the room to keep the dance floor packed all night. We also really appreciated that Shawn was there to curate an enjoyable vibe -- not to hear himself talk on the microphone all night. He played a great mix of music that was suitable for guests of all ages and backgrounds, yet still felt cohesive when played one after the next. A true professional! Our guests had a blast dancing the night away, and many of them told us how much they loved Shawn's DJing in the days following the wedding!

anonymous u

10/09/2023

My now husband and I are SO happy with Shawn and his wonderful team! He was so nice and fun and played amazing songs that had us all on the dance floor all night. We also rented a ...

photo booth from him which was a HUGE hit, everyone talked about how great it was and people were using it all night. I would highly recommend hiring Shawn for your wedding or any event!

Christina H

10/08/2023

Shawn did an awesome job! He did the music for our wedding ceremony, the music for the reception, provided uplighting, and the photobooth. My now husband and I enjoyed working with...

Shawn. He is funny, easy going, and patient. His questionnaire is very detailed and is very helpful for pulling the music together for the day. He also was very focused on making sure my now husband and I heard what we wanted to hear for the music. During the ceremony, Shawn timed the music perfectly. We saw later watching videos that he even cut the microphone out for my brother, the officiant of the wedding, when my brother almost started talking over parents walking down the aisle. Thanks for that, Shawn! Later in the night, we had other challenges with our timeline due to longer than expected speeches, too many tables to say hi to, and my own indecisiveness. Shawn handled all these obstacles very smoothly, kept an eye on the crowd and helped us stay in tune with when we needed to get the dance floor going. He played the songs we requested and helped us out with choosing songs for younger people. Since the wedding went by so quickly, I think the thing I am most grateful for is all the photos and videos he took of the night. The day was a bit of a blur and Shawn let us relive the night by sending us tons of photos and videos of everyone dancing. Thank you for that, Shawn!

Jianna B

9/25/2023

Shawn was amazing from start to finish… he was so attentive, organized, and seriously the best DJ. He kept our wedding on the dance floor the whole night and the glow package was s...

uch a hit. Don’t forget to add his other services!!! Friends and family we’re obsessed with the audio guest book and Photo Booth. I can not thank Shawn enough for such an amazing time.

Brian B

9/15/2023

Shawn was great! Very communicative and easy going. Kept asking if there were any special songs we wanted during the ceremony. Book him!

Athena D

9/14/2023

Shawn was great to work with! The pre-wedding questionnaire was very detailed and hit every aspect of the wedding you could think of! He red the crowd and played perfect music to k...

eep the dance floor full throughout the night! I was very impressed with his song choices and was very happy I chose him to DJ our wedding! He also sent us pictures and videos he took throughout the night which were awesome! I highly recommend using Shawn as your DJ!

Ashley G

9/08/2023

Shawn was great! Super easy to communicate with and was one of the first vendors we booked. He knew exactly what to play to keep our dance floor full until the very last song of th...

e night.

Cassie D

8/22/2023

Shawn knows how to keep the party going! We’ve been told by guests that our wedding was the best one they’ve ever gone to and have to thank Shawn for keeping the dance floor alive ...

all night and playing all the biggest hits!

Meghan C

8/01/2023

Shawn was an amazing DJ for our wedding! We appreciated his questionnaire as it gave us an opportunity to list out all the things we wanted without it being confusing. He kept the ...

energy high throughout the night and the dance floor was lit the whole time.

Rachel B

6/27/2023

Shawn was incredible from the moment we hired him and throughout our entire wedding. He is so professional and extremely nice. We are so happy that we had Shawn at our wedding. We...

could not have asked for a better DJ. His questionnaire that he provided us with prior to the wedding was so helpful. He played amazing songs throughout the entire night. Highly recommend that you hire Shawn for your wedding or any party that you need a DJ!

Selena G

5/26/2023

Our wedding was an unforgettable night and we owe it all to our incredible DJ. Shawn was amazing! he so quick and responsive when booking. My husband and myself had a destination ...

wedding and to be honest we were a little nervous when booking vendors we really didn’t know. Shawn was the best decision we made. From the ceremony to cocktail hour to our reception Shawn nailed it. He made our crowd wild and kept the party going! Our wedding was so good it ended at 9:30 and no one wanted to leave the dance floor! Our venue had to kick us out haha. Shawn thank you for everything and for honoring every song request. You were incredible!

Karin M

12/29/2022

Shawn was great! He was response to our inquiries and requests. We had an odd set up and he was flexible and had not issues going with the flow as our wedding didn't follow a norma...

l schedule. I would highly recommend Shawn for any of your DJing needs!

Kelly M

11/09/2022

We hired Shawn for our ceremony and reception and he did a great job communicating with our venders the day of to make sure our wedding ran smoothly. Our ceremony, dinner, and danc...

ing were all held in different spaces of our venue and Shawn efficiently shepherded our guests from one area to the next while also keeping engaged. The survey he sent us before the wedding covered all the bases and even gave us ideas for things to do during our wedding we hadn’t thought of, like playing the shoe game. We decided to skip and tweak a few wedding traditions that he smoothly incorporated into our wedding timeline. And most importantly, the dance floor was packed the entire night and Shawn was able to read the room play genres that got the crowd the most engaged. He even took photos and videos of everyone on the dance floor which was much appreciated since we didn’t have a videographer for our reception.

Julie K

11/07/2022

Shawn provided services for my wedding for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception! He was professional and detailed really wanting to be sure we had everything we wanted. He wa...

s funny and had us all laughing and having fun. The selection of music he played was absolutely perfect. Couldn’t recommend enough!

ChrisDe P

10/17/2022

Shawn was a pleasure to work with and kept the party going all night!!

Tessa K

10/17/2022

Shawn was absolutely amazing for our wedding! He was so communicative, professional and had such great energy!! Shawn got people dancing and the read the crowd really well! He show...

ed up on time, impeccably dressed, and had a game plan with the venue before arriving! You really have nothing to worry about if Shawn is your DJ for your big day he’s the absolute best!!

David M

7/11/2022

Let's just start off with the fact that we ran out of dance floor! By the end of the night our sweet heart table was against the wall. Our wedding was a multicultural Puerto Rica-S...

outh Indian fusion for the record books. There wasn't a request from our guests had that went unfulfilled, from obscure Bollywood to traditional salsa and everything in between. At one point, Shawn was kind enough to find us among our mingling and make sure there wasn't anything we specifically wanted that was missed, but we were just happy as clams at how happy all our guests were, and total credit goes to Shawn for that!

Cierra L

5/30/2022

Shawn played exactly what kept the guests on the dance floor for our wedding yesterday! I got so many compliments on picking the right choice! He was so quick to respond and commun...

icative. He did everything we asked and his experience showed! He’s a great choice to pick as your DJ!

Stephanie P

5/23/2022

Shawn was so easy to work with. He answered all of my questions in a timely manner. If I wasn’t sure about something, he offered ideas on how to do it. Our guests raved about how m...

uch fun they had. Shawn kept the music going all night and the dance floor was always packed!! We highly recommend him!!!

Christina G

5/17/2022

Shawn was the best DJ to have at our wedding. He was there early with plenty of time to get set up without bothering guests. The music was a perfect mix of older and new songs and ...

everyone loved to dance to them! If you want a DJ who is on top of everything AND gets the party going. Just chose SHAWN :)

Michael C

4/30/2022

Pure Happiness! You were always there to answer a question for us when needed. You were a life saver when we had to make last minute changes. You helped our wedding come alive with...

your DJ Talent. Best part you captured a video of us dancing that nobody got. Thank You so much.

Lauren B

4/25/2022

If you are looking for a DJ I HIGHLY recommend Shawn. We hired him for our wedding at The Century House and he was the best! He kept the guests out on that floor all night long!! H...

e’s extremely friendly and easy going, he always responded quickly.. so fun to work with. All around great guy! My wedding was a dream come true and Shawn played a huge part in that! Couldn’t have asked for a better DJ.

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