5 out of 5 stars and 70 reviews
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(70)Maryville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and surrounding areas
About this vendor
Sword Sounds is a premier wedding DJ company based out of Maryville, TN. Originally founded in Tampa Bay in 1989, this company has over three decades of experience bringing the highest-quality entertainment to weddings throughout Florida and Tennessee. The team knows that choosing a DJ is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make when planning your celebration. They go above and beyond to create spectacular nights of music and dancing that guests will remember for years to come.
Sword Sounds was founded on the principles of honesty, integrity, and customer service. The team responds to all booking inquiries within hours in order to deliver a prompt and professional service. These DJs will ensure that on your momentous occasion, no detail is overlooked. By leading with compassion and respect, they guarantee a seamless and stress-free experience.
Wedding packages at Sword Sounds come with a state-of-the-art sound system, lighting options, and a large selection of songs. Whether you’re looking for Top 40 favorites or 1940s classics, these entertainers have you covered. They provide consultations to get to know your tastes and preferences for both DJing and MCing your night.
Details
Business Attributes
- Asian-owned Business
- Black-owned Business
- Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
- LGBTQ+-owned Business
- Native American-owned Business
- Pacific Islander-owned Business
Equipment
- Sound Equipment
Music Genres
- African
- Bluegrass
- Caribbean
- Celtic
- Classical
- Country
Music Services
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2022.2012.
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We had an amazing experience with Sword Sounds as our wedding DJ. He was incredibly professional and organized throughout the entire process, and went well beyond what we expected ...
from our DJ on the wedding day. He worked closely with our venue, day-of coordinator, and photographer to help keep everything running smoothly.
And the dance floor was ELECTRIC. He did an awesome job reading the crowd, keeping the energy high, and keeping everyone engaged all night. He really knew how to keep the party going.
We would highly recommend Sword Sounds. He was an incredible value and played a huge part in making our wedding night so much fun!
I cannot express how much stress was relieved when Sword Sounds and his crew showed up and took on more than just the DJ booth. He helped my groom fix his boutonniere and coordinat...
ed us smoothly throughout the reception. He even was ready for some impromptu song requests. Truly a special day thanks to Robert ❤️
Rob did an awesome job answering all our questions and being available leading up to the wedding day! He was punctual and catered to our music tastes. He did a great job as MC and ...
kept us on our timetable for the night! He did a fantastic job! We highly recommend!
Sword Sounds was amazing at our wedding. They were very professional and played the playlist we requested. Great, upbeat music and fantastic emcee skills as well. We couldn’t have ...
asked for better.
Rob did my son's wedding and he was awesome. He was reasonably priced and everyone commented about how good the music was. He had the entire place dancing on the dance floor and ev...
eryone had a great time. We will use him again when our other kids get married. Thank you Rob!
Robert was so great at planning and helping our day go smoothly. We would 100% recommend him to another friend or family member getting married.
My wife and I hired Robert from Sword Sounds for our Wedding at Harper’s Vineyard in Townsend, TN and would absolutely do it again.
He did a great job coordinating different p...
arts of the evening, having contingency plans for rain, setting the mood the during the whole event, and was extremely helpful during the planning phase. Not only was he good at keeping the vibes going with the music and lights, but he made sure everyone at the party had a good time.
Robert and his son were wonderful to work with at our wedding! Music is really important to my husband and he was extremely pleased with all that Robert did to help us make our day...
so special. He helped us so much with understanding our timeline and ensuring that every song that we chose was included and exactly what we wanted and did not stray away from our requests, and he even reminded me to make sure I sat down and ate my dinner! We could not have asked for a better DJ for our special day and I would 100% recommend hiring him for any event but especially your wedding day!
Robert was was such an awesome DJ and made our reception fun for everyone! He listened to our music requests and tailored them to what our crowd needed! People were on the dance fl...
oor all night and we got so many compliments on how fun the music and dancing were! He truly has a talent for reading the room and going above and beyond for the bride and groom.
Words cannot describe how amazing Robert was to work with! He was extremely communicative about everything along the way, and helped to make our wedding day absolutely perfect.
Sword sounds was so easy and helpful to work with, guiding us on the best playlist but still working with what we wanted to hear! We got so many compliments on our DJ/music from fa...
mily & friends. They even took photos/videos of everything on our wedding day!
Robert and his son were beyond amazing for our wedding day! He called prior to the day and went over more details than any other vendor we used. Day of he handled every detail and ...
took care of us from being overwhelmed during dinner by guests. I cannot write enough good things about him and his ease of song planning used. You would be crazy to not scoop him up for your wedding/event!
Absolutely recommend. Rob made me feel calm and confident. I had no worries. His team was wonderful. I was blown away. There were no hiccups. He gave me guidance when I didn’t know...
what to do as I did not have a wedding planner. On time, prepared, made me feel comfortable before the wedding and during. I couldn’t have asked for more. I even had guests sing his praise. Thank you once again for making my special day everything I could’ve wanted or dreamed of.
My husband and I hired Robert and we were so grateful we had him and his assistant for our wedding day! Robert was very professional and knowledgeable about any and all types of mu...
sic. We spoke to Robert shortly before the wedding to go over our schedule and any important songs like our first dance, etc. I gave Robert a pretty lengthy list of songs and he went exactly off that list. One great thing we noticed about Robert was how he knew how to read a room, and played music based on the vibe at the time. We loved this! He made booking and entrusting someone with our music choices a breeze. We couldn't recommend Robert enough!!
Wow! Just wow! Robert and Justin with Sword Sounds were amazing! Robert was everywhere and anywhere we needed him. He stepped in and helped wherever was needed. They went above and...
beyond in all aspects! The music and lighting were perfect. They were extremely professional, flexible, and punctual. Robert helped our wedding day run smoothly.
Robert was an exceptional DJ. He knows how to read the crowd and has an extensive song catalog. I loved that he took song requests from our guests because it engaged the crowd all ...
night long. I didn't want our reception to end! Robert and Sword Sounds is the best and very reasonably priced. Definitely recommend!
AWESOME DJ! He was recommended by my wedding planner and I am so glad! He read the room so well. I had always wanted to fun, upbeat wedding where everyone danced and he got the who...
le crowd going! We had a blast. He also walked around introducing himself and taking song requests and was a big part of making sure our reception ran smoothly. Highly recommend.
Robert was so great! He listened to us with our music selections but did a great job playing music that everyone enjoyed. We couldn’t have asked for anything different, and as plus...
he took so many great pictures! We also hired him for our photobooth which everyone loved.
Amazing!! The phone call before the wedding to set up the timeline took SO much stress off of me and got me more excited for the BIG day!! During the wedding, he was awesome with m...
aking sure me and my husband were good and everything was GREAT!
Rob is the best there is! He made sure everyone was having a good time and kept everything running smoothly. His high level of experience and personability makes him the hands down...
best choice for any event! He even got my grandma out on the dance floor!
Working with Rob for our wedding reception this past July was a pleasure - he's very professional and thorough. I was impressed with his commitment to making the day go perfectly. ...
Before and during the wedding, he was very attentive to the details and proactive about keeping the event on track. I didn't have to worry about a thing once I briefed Rob on how the night should go. Package pricing is very fair for a great quality DJ service - we have all been to weddings where the dance floor is a total flop, but Rob did an excellent job with music, lighting, and emceeing. It was all professional grade and we had a great party. He has a really easy to use online song request system and he will definitely make sure you get to hear the songs you want to hear. Deciding to book Sword Sounds for your DJ services can give you confidence and peace of mind that your wedding will go smoothly. I would definitely recommend!
Swords sounds is amazing! From the start of planning to the last minute of our wedding reception, Robert went above and beyond! He made planning so easy and stress free! He made su...
re we had drinks, stayed on schedule, and kept everyone on the dance floor!
Robert you are a blessing and so amazing! Thank you so much for how much you cared for us and our wedding guests! Everything went so smoothly and I appreciate you checking in and e...
ven bringing my husband and I a beverage while we took photos to make sure we were hydrated and satisfied! The patience you showed with the children at the wedding was a blessing and we couldn't have asked for a better DJ :)
Robert made the process easy with phone calls and an online platform for music requests prior to the wedding and he was like having a friend around on our wedding day - great servi...
ce!
Robert was there early to help set up , played great music and got all of our requests in, was very professional and got everyone out on the dance floor. He had everyone dancing in...
cluding those grandparents who we thought we would never get on the dance floor, and fun was had by all! He is more than your average DJ. He was by my side all night asking me if I needed water , helped with my wedding dress bustle, and let us know when and how things would be happening! Could not recommend another DJ for your wedding or big event ! BOOK HIM NOW !
Really nice guy and super easy to work with. Made the day easy and his digital photo booth was a HUGE hit.
Rob was so great on our special day! He took time to make sure we were doing okay, if we needed any adjustments to the day, etc! 10/10 recommend!
Rob was awesome and went above and beyond for us. Between making sure we always had drinks in our hands, to playing some awesome music to keep guests up on the dance floor. I'd rec...
ommend him to anyone!
Rob with Sword Sounds is the perfect and best DJ for your wedding. He knew and did exactly what was needed to make our daughter and new son in laws wedding perfect. Thanks again Ro...
b for everything! Grace L.
Rob with Sword Sounds was a perfect picture of everything a DJ service ought to be and then some.
From the pricing to the last second changes to the day-of, he went well out of hi...
s way to ensure things went the way we wanted for our wedding. Rob was beyond just accommodating, and he communicated perfectly (not too little, not too much) the whole time we worked with him.
We also rented, as an extra service, his "Insta Booth," which was a fantastic service that we didn't even realize we or our guests needed. The ability for them to text their own pictures to themselves with a custom frame was awesome, and it gave everybody something to share about their trip to celebrate with us right away. It was a hit, and it basically provided all our guests souvenir photos to remember the night. As a bonus, it serves as an extra "guest book" where we get to see all the photos of our families and friends enjoying themselves.
DJ Sword got everybody dancing, listened to our requests perfectly, did what was asked, avoided what was asked to be avoided, and played host as well. Given the quotes we received from others for a similar service, I am positive we could have found no greater value.
We cannot recommend Sword Sounds strongly enough. Fantastic DJ, photo booth was awesome and so fun, and everything was a fantastic value.
Our wedding was small but he was really good at reading the crowd. He listened to everything we said we wanted, and you could tell he knew what he was doing.
Rob was a pleasure to work with! He graciously worked with our very particular music tastes and stuck to our schedule. He was well organized and very communicative leading up to th...
e wedding day. We appreciated all he did to make our day run smoothly.
Rob was awesome! From the first conversation to the day of we couldn’t have asked for a better DJ. He was so incredibly detailed oriented from the start and was such a help the day...
of. We struggled deciding if we wanted to use a DJ but when we spoke to Rob we knew it was a perfect fit! Thanks again for making our day so memorable and keeping the party going.
Robert was extremely helpful and responsive from the very first inquiry. Through the planning process, he was very thorough and gave great suggestions and tips. The day of the wedd...
ing, Robert was so nice and friendly. We really enjoyed that he took the time to speak with us and our guests and get to know everyone. We got so many compliments on the playlist thanks to Robert, as well as a lot of compliments on Robert himself. Our guests loved him! When requests were made, they were played almost immediately and every 'must-have' that my husband and I requested during our planning process was played. We honestly could not be happier with Robert and his services!!!
Sword Sounds did an amazing job of helping organize the timeline leading up to our event as well as keeping things going throughout the night!
I highly recommend their services i...
f you are putting an event together!
Check out the photos they took on Facebook #PatricklyPerfect
Our wedding was very unique and had quite a few interesting ideas that may not be found among the normal wedding fare. Sword Sounds went out of their way to ensure they had equipme...
nt for both ceremony site and reception site. They were fantastic hosts for all our announcements and several guest games. They never got any names wrong and stepped in with whatever I needed.
Y’all - You need to hire Rob. I know very little about weddings and when tasked with planning my own, I cannot tell you just how HELPFUL he was every step along the way. He answere...
d everything quickly, made sure we got to eat on the big day, played all of our song requests, and he’s a joy to be around. 10/10 recommend!
Robert was great!
He was quick with communication and provided helpful tools for planning our timeline.
He is also great at managing the the course of event and did very well rea...
ding the crowd. Super helpful so that we did not have to worry at all during the reception.
I can not thank Swords Sounds enough, Robert Sword went above and beyond for our vow renewal ceremony. He was attentive to our every need or request, knowledgeable with each && eve...
rything, he always kept us in the loop with what was happening and what was coming next and even in a pinch with time, made sure that we never had to stress about a single thing. He blew our expectations out of the water and I will always be thankful for his services. He made our day one that we will never forget. I will recommend him to everyone I know and will definitely use him again for any future DJ needs. Thank you again Robert ♥️
I truly can not say enough about Robert Sword and Sword Sounds. They went above and beyond to make sure our day was nothing but perfect. I can not thank them enough for everything ...
they done to make this day successful. I highly recommend their service to anyone looking for a DJ or photo booth. When I booked with them they started their photo booth business and it was a total hit. Thank you again Robert for everything you done to help make this day nothing but perfect.
Robert was amazing from the first email and phone call! He was attentive and helpful went above and beyond for our wedding. He talked to guests asked them for requests and also ask...
ing if they were enjoying their time. He was prompt and hit every detail we gave to himself Roberts suggestions and professionalism really shined!
Robert was awesome! He was patient and generous when we had to reschedule our wedding due to COVID and was exactly what we needed at our rescheduled wedding. He was very helpful th...
roughout the entire process from beginning to end. He was even patient as we were overzealous in putting too many things into our do not play list. Rob was did a great job in keeping the music attuned to the atmosphere at the reception.
TL:DR - Rob is an excellent choice for your event. He was extremely helpful, a great DJ, and a pleasure to work with!
Robert was extremely easy to work with, prompt in his responses, and very professional. He helped provide the structure that our event so desperately needed, and for a very fair pr...
ice. I would recommend this company to any friend or family member in search of a DJ.
I was so glad we hired Robert for our DJ services. Everyone at the wedding had a blast and was dancing all night. He let me know what needed to be done throughout the night and wou...
ld let me give him a nod when I was ready to do things such as the toast. Robert even took the time to call me a week or two before the event and spent almost 30 mins going over every detail from the wedding, what he needed from us, and what he would take care of. He even helped me do a fun gag event during the removal of my brides garter where he brought a black chair up that was specially designed to hide a bag of toys and gimmicks to throw out as if they were all under the brides dress. When I threw out the rubber chicken the crowd lost it. It was such a good time. I would highly recommend Sword Sounds for any event. They were a pleasure to have at the wedding.
Rob stepped in and saved the day for our wedding! He jumped in to replace our other DJ within DAYS of our wedding. He was so kind and a really fun and great DJ. Everyone loved the ...
music and the flow was perfect. Thanks Rob!!
We literally got married yesterday (5/8/2021) and I couldn’t wait to write this review. We hired Sword Sounds last fall for our wedding and the owner, Robert and his business partn...
er, Dan, were so easy to work with from the get-go. They were responsive, accommodating and just easy to work with. The month prior to the wedding, I was in touch regularly with Dan, who made sure he had every song we wanted for the ceremony and reception downloaded ahead of time just in case the WiFi wasn’t strong enough. Fast forward to yesterday and Dan was just AWESOME! We had a relatively small wedding (56 guests total came) and not too many dancers, but he made it all work seamlessly. It really was the most perfect day. We ABSOLUTELY recommend Sword Sounds for your wedding or event!!
Robert and Justin played a HUGE part in making our wedding day perfect! If you hire them you are getting a bundled deal. Not only did they provide music and create a fun environmen...
t, they made sure to check on us constantly to ensure we didn’t need anything. During cocktail hour Robert brought the groom and I a small plate of food to snack on and ensured us and the bridal party had drinks as well. I did not know it at the time but Robert was taking photos for us the entire day as well and posted them to his facebook page the next day! Although we hired a photographer, we will not get those photos back until they are done being edited which could take months. It was so nice to be able to relive parts of the day and night thanks to the photos Robert took. During the planning process I was the most unsure and indecisive bride ever. Robert helped me figure out how we wanted the day to go and helped organize the scattered ideas I had for our big day. He had a way of being able to remind us to stay on schedule without making us feel rushed or stressed. I can confidently say that our day went as smoothly as it did thanks to Robert and his son, Justin!
Best DJ service ever!! He made our wedding really fun and was very professional. He was a huge help with the day of coordination and was a huge help considering we were trying to d...
o everything on our own. He stepped in and assisted us with everything to make.sure everything went exactly how it should. We cannot thank him enough for every5. If we could give 10 stars we would. Thank you so much!!
Rob Sword is so great! He is incredibly personable and will take the time to meet with you several times leading up to your wedding. He is well-versed in music and has an impress...
ive selection of songs. He showed up early, mingled with our guests to learn what songs they wanted to hear played, engaged our reception crowd any time the party needed a boost, and stayed in constant communication with us the entire evening (making sure we knew what was coming up and when). DJ's can make or break a wedding reception and Rob nailed it when it came to our ceremony music as well as keeping our reception flowing/alive. I would recommend Rob to anyone and everyone!
Thank you Rob for taking such good care of us on our big day! You were amazing and the evening went without a hiccup!
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Maryville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and surrounding areas
Sword Sounds